A Buzzworthy Cross-Media Project! Short Drama 'Survive! ~I'd rather start a business than die~' Starts Streaming Sequentially on 7 Platforms including 'Renta!' and 'smash.'
Flagship Orchestra Inc. announced that the vertical short drama 'Survive! ~I'd rather start a business than die~', released simultaneously with its original novel, will sequentially begin streaming across six platforms, including 'Renta!' and 'smash.', starting in April 2026.
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Flagship Orchestra Inc. (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hodaka Osawa; hereinafter referred to as 'Flagship Orchestra') is pleased to announce that the short drama 'Survive! ~I'd rather start a business than die~', which garnered significant attention for its simultaneous release alongside the original novel by Naoki Prize-nominated author Keiya Iwai, will sequentially begin streaming across a total of six platforms including 'Renta!', 'smash.', and 'Million' starting in April 2026.
Related Release: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000039336.html
## Work Overview: 'Survive! ~I'd rather start a business than die~'
This title is Japan's first 'novel & micro-transaction short drama' simultaneous release project, based on the novel 'Survive!' (published by Shodensha) written specifically for the short drama by Naoki Prize-nominated author Keiya Iwai.
A star-studded cast has been assembled, led by Toshiki Seto and Satoru Soma, and featuring Midori Nagatsuki, Ryosuke Yamamoto, and Keisuke Koide. This shocking survival story, inspired by true events, about a young man who overcomes terminal cancer and 'starts a business in order to live', resonated deeply with many viewers immediately after its initial release.
Following its exclusive streaming on the BUMP app, we are vastly expanding the viewing environments—partnering with manga platforms and video streaming services—to deliver this work to an even wider audience.
## Streaming Platforms and Schedule
Streaming is starting sequentially on each platform from the following dates:
Streaming Platform / Release Date
- Renta! : From April 2, 2026
https://renta.papy.co.jp/?r_ctgry=short
- Tatedora : From April 6, 2026
https://tated.tv/
- smash.
Related Release: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000039336.html
## Work Overview: 'Survive! ~I'd rather start a business than die~'
This title is Japan's first 'novel & micro-transaction short drama' simultaneous release project, based on the novel 'Survive!' (published by Shodensha) written specifically for the short drama by Naoki Prize-nominated author Keiya Iwai.
A star-studded cast has been assembled, led by Toshiki Seto and Satoru Soma, and featuring Midori Nagatsuki, Ryosuke Yamamoto, and Keisuke Koide. This shocking survival story, inspired by true events, about a young man who overcomes terminal cancer and 'starts a business in order to live', resonated deeply with many viewers immediately after its initial release.
Following its exclusive streaming on the BUMP app, we are vastly expanding the viewing environments—partnering with manga platforms and video streaming services—to deliver this work to an even wider audience.
## Streaming Platforms and Schedule
Streaming is starting sequentially on each platform from the following dates:
Streaming Platform / Release Date
- Renta! : From April 2, 2026
https://renta.papy.co.jp/?r_ctgry=short
- Tatedora : From April 6, 2026
https://tated.tv/
- smash.