StellaJean: "Watch, Read, Create" Entertainment Platform Announces TOP5 Short Drama Viewership Ranking Immediately After Launch
BookLive, a TOPPAN Holdings group company, has launched "StellaJean," Japan's first new entertainment platform integrating video content, novels, and scenarios. It has announced the TOP5 short drama viewership ranking within five days of its service launch, aiming to capture demand before Golden Week and create new感動 (deep emotion/inspiration) and value with diverse creators through the power of storytelling.
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TOPPAN Holdings Inc. group company, BookLive Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Tadashi Awano), has announced the TOP5 short drama viewership ranking based on viewership numbers from works distributed within five days of service launch, on "StellaJean," Japan's first new entertainment platform that allows users to enjoy video works, novels, and scenarios in one place.
"StellaJean" is Japan's first new platform launched with the aim of creating new感動 and value with creators worldwide through the power of storytelling. It focuses on experiences of "watching," "reading," and "creating." As part of the "watching" category, short dramas offer video content that can be enjoyed in a few minutes per episode, including original works and those produced and distributed in collaboration with various partners.
Ahead of Golden Week, we introduce a ranking of short dramas that have attracted many viewers as works that can be enjoyed during spare moments such as travel time or breaks.
■ Viewership Ranking TOP 5 (within 5 days of launch)
*Presented with comments from the StellaJean team.
・1st Place: "I Fell for My Mother's Lover's Wife"
A work with an impressive bold structure that begins with a kiss scene between Yuki Sakurai (Gekidan EXILE) and the heroine, Nao Furuhata (former SKE48). It delicately portrays the complexities of human weakness and deceit, and is a must-watch for its nuanced depiction of emotional struggles.
・2nd Place: "The Campus's Ultimate Underdog is a Perfect Prodigy Scion"
The highlight of this work is undoubtedly the "unrivaled scenes" where the protagonist, with overwhelming abilities, crushes rivals mercilessly. From test battles to sports competitions, the protagonist's display of intellectual and physical prowess is sure to relieve everyday stress.
・3rd Place: "Flirting Marriage: How to Find Your Ideal Man"
A comedy that portrays modern love and human relationships at a lighthearted pace, making it an enjoyable watch for a change of pace during Golden Week. The witty banter between lead actors Nanae Moriya and Mimiko Nishino, as well as the unique personalities of the marriage-hunting men, are highlights to watch out for.
・4th Place: "Villainess Cinderella"
A work that leverages the popular "villainess" motif while crafting a modern story. It offers thrilling suspense and a refreshing conclusion. All episodes are available for free until May 8 (Friday) to commemorate the launch, so please take this opportunity to watch it.
・5th Place: "Spreading Flames"
A social suspense drama that depicts the light and shadow of modern society, where anyone can be a sender, at a breathtaking pace. A momentary viral spread can shatter daily life and be etched as an indelible "digital tattoo." This work sharply cuts into the darkness of modern society, leaving viewers with a chilling "what if it were me" feeling and a sense of "terror that is not someone else's problem."
■ Launch Commemorative Campaign on X (formerly Twitter)
・Campaign Name: "StellaJean" Launch Commemorative! Follow & Repost to Win "Eraberu Pay" Present Campaign
・How to Participate: Follow the official account (@stellajeanjp) and repost the target campaign post to complete entry.
・Prize: "Eraberu Pay" will be awarded to 73抽選 winners.
・Campaign Period: Until May 21, 2026 (Thursday)
Through this campaign, we will provide more people with the opportunity to experience StellaJean's works and world view.
StellaJean will continue to deliver diverse storytelling experiences through the production and distribution of original dramas.
【About "StellaJean"】
StellaJean is Japan's first new platform launched on April 22, 2026, aiming to "convey the感動 of stories through video, novels, and scenarios." Through the power of storytelling, it creates new感動 and value with creators worldwide.
It distributes various genres of video works, primarily short dramas and short films, and also has functions for posting and reading novels and scenarios.
As a place where anyone, professional or amateur, can freely express themselves and encounter many sparkling emotions, it aims to create a boundless world of stories and globally disseminate the感動 woven by each individual's imagination.
Brand Message:
"Just a Story
- A Thousand and One Seconds of Sparkling Emotions."
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"StellaJean" is Japan's first new platform launched with the aim of creating new感動 and value with creators worldwide through the power of storytelling. It focuses on experiences of "watching," "reading," and "creating." As part of the "watching" category, short dramas offer video content that can be enjoyed in a few minutes per episode, including original works and those produced and distributed in collaboration with various partners.
Ahead of Golden Week, we introduce a ranking of short dramas that have attracted many viewers as works that can be enjoyed during spare moments such as travel time or breaks.
■ Viewership Ranking TOP 5 (within 5 days of launch)
*Presented with comments from the StellaJean team.
・1st Place: "I Fell for My Mother's Lover's Wife"
A work with an impressive bold structure that begins with a kiss scene between Yuki Sakurai (Gekidan EXILE) and the heroine, Nao Furuhata (former SKE48). It delicately portrays the complexities of human weakness and deceit, and is a must-watch for its nuanced depiction of emotional struggles.
・2nd Place: "The Campus's Ultimate Underdog is a Perfect Prodigy Scion"
The highlight of this work is undoubtedly the "unrivaled scenes" where the protagonist, with overwhelming abilities, crushes rivals mercilessly. From test battles to sports competitions, the protagonist's display of intellectual and physical prowess is sure to relieve everyday stress.
・3rd Place: "Flirting Marriage: How to Find Your Ideal Man"
A comedy that portrays modern love and human relationships at a lighthearted pace, making it an enjoyable watch for a change of pace during Golden Week. The witty banter between lead actors Nanae Moriya and Mimiko Nishino, as well as the unique personalities of the marriage-hunting men, are highlights to watch out for.
・4th Place: "Villainess Cinderella"
A work that leverages the popular "villainess" motif while crafting a modern story. It offers thrilling suspense and a refreshing conclusion. All episodes are available for free until May 8 (Friday) to commemorate the launch, so please take this opportunity to watch it.
・5th Place: "Spreading Flames"
A social suspense drama that depicts the light and shadow of modern society, where anyone can be a sender, at a breathtaking pace. A momentary viral spread can shatter daily life and be etched as an indelible "digital tattoo." This work sharply cuts into the darkness of modern society, leaving viewers with a chilling "what if it were me" feeling and a sense of "terror that is not someone else's problem."
■ Launch Commemorative Campaign on X (formerly Twitter)
・Campaign Name: "StellaJean" Launch Commemorative! Follow & Repost to Win "Eraberu Pay" Present Campaign
・How to Participate: Follow the official account (@stellajeanjp) and repost the target campaign post to complete entry.
・Prize: "Eraberu Pay" will be awarded to 73抽選 winners.
・Campaign Period: Until May 21, 2026 (Thursday)
Through this campaign, we will provide more people with the opportunity to experience StellaJean's works and world view.
StellaJean will continue to deliver diverse storytelling experiences through the production and distribution of original dramas.
【About "StellaJean"】
StellaJean is Japan's first new platform launched on April 22, 2026, aiming to "convey the感動 of stories through video, novels, and scenarios." Through the power of storytelling, it creates new感動 and value with creators worldwide.
It distributes various genres of video works, primarily short dramas and short films, and also has functions for posting and reading novels and scenarios.
As a place where anyone, professional or amateur, can freely express themselves and encounter many sparkling emotions, it aims to create a boundless world of stories and globally disseminate the感動 woven by each individual's imagination.
Brand Message:
"Just a Story
- A Thousand and One Seconds of Sparkling Emotions."
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Keywords: