SNS Related Video Views Exceed 12 Million! 'Kota Okada, 35, Overwhelmed by Popularity.' Episodes 12-23 to Stream on 'TateDora' from April 27 (Mon) at 7 PM

DONUTS Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroshige Nishimura) has announced that episodes 12-23 of its original drama series 'Kota Okada, 35, Overwhelmed by Popularity.' (48 episodes planned), developed and operated via its vertical short-drama app 'TateDora,' will begin streaming today, April 27, 2026 (Monday), at 7:00 PM JST.

This work has become a hot topic, partly due to Kota Okada's 37,000-yen apartment in Minato Ward, Tokyo, and his YouTube channel 'Okada wo Oe!!' (https://www.youtube.com/@okadawooe_green) surpassing 860,000 subscribers. Starring the highly acclaimed comedian Kota Okada, this is a new sensation romance drama that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, where 'how much is real and how much is fiction?' becomes indistinguishable due to its collaboration with YouTube and the drama. The female cast members drawn to Okada include Kasumi Mori, Miku Ichinose (Nogizaka46), Maki Fukuda (3-ji no Heroine), Kei Fuki, and NICO (Heisei Flamingo), all playing 'themselves.' Additionally, Mari Hoshino appears as 'almost herself,' portraying 'Hoshoka Mami,' the 'older sister next door' whom everyone once dreamed of.

After the drama's distribution began on April 20 (Monday), 'TateDora' entered the top 10 in the App Store's Entertainment category for free apps. Notably, it secured the top spot as Japan's first short-drama app, reflecting the high level of attention and expectation for this work.

In episodes 1-11, Okada, delighted by a sudden surge in popularity ('moteki') after being consecutively approached by Kasumi Mori and Miku Ichinose (Nogizaka46), appeared alongside NICO (Heisei Flamingo), who showed her usual demeanor but secretly harbored feelings for him! Today, with the streaming of episodes 12-23, Maki Fukuda (3-ji no Heroine), Kei Fuki, and Mami Hoshoka (played by Mari Hoshino) also make their appearance, finally thrusting Okada into the biggest 'moteki' of his life! Be sure to watch it on 'TateDora.'

Official Website: https://tated.tv/okamote/

Highlights of Episodes

Here are the highlights of episodes 12-23. Kota Okada's 'moteki' accelerates! Just after enjoying a sweets-making date with Miku Ichinose, Maki Fukuda confesses her long-held feelings to him at a memorable location...? Furthermore, Hoshoka Mami, a figure he'd admired, suddenly visits his home!? In the tumultuous developments with Kei Fuki, Okada's heart is greatly shaken... Can Kota Okada maintain his sanity? Please watch the broadcast.

Synopsis

A dilapidated apartment in a prime location in Minato Ward, with a rent of 37,000 yen. As Kota Okada diligently filmed for his YouTube channel 'Okada wo Oe!!' as usual, he suddenly received a direct message. It was from Kasumi Mori, expressing her desire to collaborate on YouTube...

Starting from this, women, including Miku Ichinose of Nogizaka46, successively visit his apartment, initiating intense advances. The number of women? A surprising six.

Are they in love with 'Okada in the video' when the camera is rolling? Or are they attracted to 'the real Okada' seen the moment the camera stops?

The story progresses in conjunction with actual YouTube videos, gradually escalating into a fierce competition among the women. While confused, Okada tries to enjoy his 'moteki,' but the situation accelerates into an irreversible 'love.'

'Is this YouTube content, or a real confession?'

Viewers become witnesses to 'a love that's too good to be true' unfolding on their smartphone screens.

Who will be the fateful person Okada ultimately chooses?

Work Overview

◇ Title Kota Okada, 35, Overwhelmed by Popularity.

◇ Streaming Start Dates Episodes 1-11: April 20, 2026 (Mon) 7:00 PM Episodes 12-23: April 27, 2026 (Mon) 7:00 PM Episodes 24-37: May 4, 2026 (Mon, Holiday) 7:00 PM Episodes 38-48: May 11, 2026 (Mon) 7:00 PM *Streaming episode numbers are subject to change without notice.

◇ Cast [Starring] Kota Okada [Co-starring] Kasumi Mori, Miku Ichinose (Nogizaka46), Maki Fukuda (3-ji no Heroine), Kei Fuki, NICO (Heisei Flamingo) / Mari Hoshino

◇ Staff & Production Director/Screenwriter: Yosuke Masaike (Japan Academy Film Prize for Excellent Screenplay / Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association Award for Excellence) Assistant Director: Satoshi Suzuki (DONUTS Co., Ltd.) Producer: Kuninobu Igarashi (DONUTS Co., Ltd.) Assistant Producer: Han Cho (DONUTS Co., Ltd.) Production: DONUTS Co., Ltd.

◇ Official Website & SNS Accounts Official Website: https://tated.tv/okamote/