New Short Drama Series Lineup Released in April 2026: From Host Comeback Battles to Undercover Romance Shows, Revenge, and Turnaround Dramas – A Total of 12 Works Intertwining Love, Hate, and Heart-Pounding Moments!
emole Inc. has started distributing 12 new short drama series in April 2026 on its short drama app "BUMP". The lineup features diverse genres such as human dramas about a host's comeback, romance reality shows, and revenge stories.
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emole Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Naomichi Sawamura; hereinafter "emole"), which develops and provides the short drama app "BUMP", began distributing 12 new short drama series on "BUMP" in April 2026.
This month's lineup includes a variety of short dramas across genres such as romance, revenge, suspense, and coming-of-age stories. Examples include the human drama "Earn 30 Million!" depicting the comeback of a man who once disappeared from the forefront of Kabukicho, "I Hate You ~A Vortex of Women's Desires and Jealousy~" starring an actress popular from a romance reality show, "Tyrant Cooks in Maid Uniform? The Husband's Fate After Banishing His Former Lady," the first international co-production short drama by TV Tokyo, and "My 'Oshi' Was Watching Me," which portrays a precarious distance with a favorite idol. We invite you to enjoy these many stories where excitement and empathy intertwine.
■ New Works Introduction
"Earn 30 Million!"
Hikoboshi Tonya, a legendary No. 1 host who once made a name for himself in Kabukicho. Seven years ago, the man who disappeared from the night world after losing his wife returns to the host world to save his daughter, whose life is in danger. The money needed to save his daughter is 30 million yen. The deadline is one month. The father's final battle begins.
[Cast] Keisuke Koide, Masaki Nakao, Dai Goto, Itsuki Otaka
[Screenplay] Nanase Shinno / Reiko Araki
[Director] Daiki Nakayama
[Production Company] Ashitahe Inc.
"Welcome to the Single House Escape"
A nurse pursuing the truth behind her father's death infiltrates a popular romance reality show. While faking love for her mission, she uncovers the darkness and lies of the medical industry behind the sweet romance. On the final night, she transforms the romance show into a live broadcast trial, exposing the hidden truth to the world.
[Cast] Mina Watanabe, Shota Kimura, Louis Kurihara, Reimi Kamiki, Natsuki, Toshiya Fujii
[Director/Screenplay] Aishi Aoi
"Tyrant Cooks in Maid Uniform? The Husband's Fate After Banishing His Former Lady"
The first international co-production short drama by TV Tokyo. A wife driven to despair by her husband's misunderstanding and obsession fueled by jealousy. Five years later, their "love-hate" and "redemption love" are rekindled as they reunite in a crisis involving their son! A love-hate drama between a cold-hearted chaebol husband and his wife, who betrayed by him, bravely survives!
[Cast] Ryuga Akabane, Rika Shirase
[Original Story] "Jiao Qi Gui Lai Di Er Ji"
[Production Company] TV Tokyo Koga
"Tyranno"
The setting is 202X, in the giant entertainment district of Kamata. Rookie police officer Nonogami gets caught up in a ridiculous death game orchestrated by the upper class. The giant female police officer "Tyranno" saves him from the predicament! A super exhilarating and absurd police violence story begins, crushing great evils with overwhelming force!
[Cast] Junya Enoki, Ami 201, Motoya Izumi, Moemi Katayama, Yuya Uchida
[Director] Dai Shirakawa
[Original Story] "Tyranno" / Hifumi Shobo Co., Ltd.
"Phoenix ~Challenge of the Vanished Geniuses~"
Itsuki Yakumo, a genius engineer who lost his father due to the conspiracy of Oba HD, the industry's largest company, and had his talent sealed away. He was living as a cleaner, but... "Take it off! I'll hold you." His beloved one was humiliated by Oba HD, and he decides on revenge after 10 years. He rises up for his father's regret, his beloved one, and his comrades.
[Cast] Yuya Uno, Yuzuha Saeki, Takuya Wakabayashi, Rentaro Ueyama, Mao Takano, Kenji Ohara, Seiki Natsuki
"The Lady's Counterattack Burns in the Starry Sky"
An entrapped lady is banished to a desolate campsite but transforms into a queen with her wisdom, wildness, and beauty. She seizes control of nature and people's hearts, reclaiming her honor, wealth, and love!
[Cast] Mito Hamashima, Ryota Ide, Mizuki Ogawa, Daishi Kondo
[Director] Aishi Aoi
"I Hate You ~A Vortex of Women's Desires and Jealousy~"
Roppongi, the city of night — Tsubaki, a No.1 hostess who doesn't know true love. Sumire, the No.2 hostess, quietly reaches out to Toshi, her childhood friend and ex-boyfriend, who is the only one she can show her true self to. "I want it. I want what belongs to others." —A woman who doesn't know love and a woman hungry for love. A story of women swirling with desires and jealousy.
[Cast] Mariya Nagao, Kanami Takasaki, Amon Hirai
[Original Story] "I Hate You ~A Vortex of Women's Desires and Jealousy~" / Zenon Comics / Coamix
[Screenplay] Noriko Kozuru
[Director] Yuki Komori
[Production Company] Paloma Promotion
"My Husband's Affair Partner Was My Ex-Girlfriend"
Shami Nakama learns that her husband Kaito's affair partner is Reika, her ex-girlfriend from high school. Reika harbors resentment from Shami's past betrayal and seeks revenge on Shami. However, Shami is actually the secret child of a major corporate chairman and had no choice but to betray Reika in the past to protect her. Since the betrayal was a fact, Shami accepts the revenge as atonement. Gradually, during the revenge, their love rekindles, and Shami kisses Reika! As hatred wavers, their feelings resurface—
[Cast] Yuri Kasama, Mai Haruna, Shota Hada, Fumi Hayasaka
[Director] Hanawa (Zhang Fan)
[Screenplay] Shinya Hokimoto
[Production Company] Nishiki
This month's lineup includes a variety of short dramas across genres such as romance, revenge, suspense, and coming-of-age stories. Examples include the human drama "Earn 30 Million!" depicting the comeback of a man who once disappeared from the forefront of Kabukicho, "I Hate You ~A Vortex of Women's Desires and Jealousy~" starring an actress popular from a romance reality show, "Tyrant Cooks in Maid Uniform? The Husband's Fate After Banishing His Former Lady," the first international co-production short drama by TV Tokyo, and "My 'Oshi' Was Watching Me," which portrays a precarious distance with a favorite idol. We invite you to enjoy these many stories where excitement and empathy intertwine.
■ New Works Introduction
"Earn 30 Million!"
Hikoboshi Tonya, a legendary No. 1 host who once made a name for himself in Kabukicho. Seven years ago, the man who disappeared from the night world after losing his wife returns to the host world to save his daughter, whose life is in danger. The money needed to save his daughter is 30 million yen. The deadline is one month. The father's final battle begins.
[Cast] Keisuke Koide, Masaki Nakao, Dai Goto, Itsuki Otaka
[Screenplay] Nanase Shinno / Reiko Araki
[Director] Daiki Nakayama
[Production Company] Ashitahe Inc.
"Welcome to the Single House Escape"
A nurse pursuing the truth behind her father's death infiltrates a popular romance reality show. While faking love for her mission, she uncovers the darkness and lies of the medical industry behind the sweet romance. On the final night, she transforms the romance show into a live broadcast trial, exposing the hidden truth to the world.
[Cast] Mina Watanabe, Shota Kimura, Louis Kurihara, Reimi Kamiki, Natsuki, Toshiya Fujii
[Director/Screenplay] Aishi Aoi
"Tyrant Cooks in Maid Uniform? The Husband's Fate After Banishing His Former Lady"
The first international co-production short drama by TV Tokyo. A wife driven to despair by her husband's misunderstanding and obsession fueled by jealousy. Five years later, their "love-hate" and "redemption love" are rekindled as they reunite in a crisis involving their son! A love-hate drama between a cold-hearted chaebol husband and his wife, who betrayed by him, bravely survives!
[Cast] Ryuga Akabane, Rika Shirase
[Original Story] "Jiao Qi Gui Lai Di Er Ji"
[Production Company] TV Tokyo Koga
"Tyranno"
The setting is 202X, in the giant entertainment district of Kamata. Rookie police officer Nonogami gets caught up in a ridiculous death game orchestrated by the upper class. The giant female police officer "Tyranno" saves him from the predicament! A super exhilarating and absurd police violence story begins, crushing great evils with overwhelming force!
[Cast] Junya Enoki, Ami 201, Motoya Izumi, Moemi Katayama, Yuya Uchida
[Director] Dai Shirakawa
[Original Story] "Tyranno" / Hifumi Shobo Co., Ltd.
"Phoenix ~Challenge of the Vanished Geniuses~"
Itsuki Yakumo, a genius engineer who lost his father due to the conspiracy of Oba HD, the industry's largest company, and had his talent sealed away. He was living as a cleaner, but... "Take it off! I'll hold you." His beloved one was humiliated by Oba HD, and he decides on revenge after 10 years. He rises up for his father's regret, his beloved one, and his comrades.
[Cast] Yuya Uno, Yuzuha Saeki, Takuya Wakabayashi, Rentaro Ueyama, Mao Takano, Kenji Ohara, Seiki Natsuki
"The Lady's Counterattack Burns in the Starry Sky"
An entrapped lady is banished to a desolate campsite but transforms into a queen with her wisdom, wildness, and beauty. She seizes control of nature and people's hearts, reclaiming her honor, wealth, and love!
[Cast] Mito Hamashima, Ryota Ide, Mizuki Ogawa, Daishi Kondo
[Director] Aishi Aoi
"I Hate You ~A Vortex of Women's Desires and Jealousy~"
Roppongi, the city of night — Tsubaki, a No.1 hostess who doesn't know true love. Sumire, the No.2 hostess, quietly reaches out to Toshi, her childhood friend and ex-boyfriend, who is the only one she can show her true self to. "I want it. I want what belongs to others." —A woman who doesn't know love and a woman hungry for love. A story of women swirling with desires and jealousy.
[Cast] Mariya Nagao, Kanami Takasaki, Amon Hirai
[Original Story] "I Hate You ~A Vortex of Women's Desires and Jealousy~" / Zenon Comics / Coamix
[Screenplay] Noriko Kozuru
[Director] Yuki Komori
[Production Company] Paloma Promotion
"My Husband's Affair Partner Was My Ex-Girlfriend"
Shami Nakama learns that her husband Kaito's affair partner is Reika, her ex-girlfriend from high school. Reika harbors resentment from Shami's past betrayal and seeks revenge on Shami. However, Shami is actually the secret child of a major corporate chairman and had no choice but to betray Reika in the past to protect her. Since the betrayal was a fact, Shami accepts the revenge as atonement. Gradually, during the revenge, their love rekindles, and Shami kisses Reika! As hatred wavers, their feelings resurface—
[Cast] Yuri Kasama, Mai Haruna, Shota Hada, Fumi Hayasaka
[Director] Hanawa (Zhang Fan)
[Screenplay] Shinya Hokimoto
[Production Company] Nishiki