Starring Karen Otomo x Co-starring Ryoga Funatsu (Bullet Train) x Reika Sakurai: Thursday Drama 'Azatokawaii Watashi ga Yusho' Episode 5 Scene Photos, Synopsis & PR Video Released!! Broadcast on Thursday, April 23, 21:25-21:54

Tokyo Metropolitan Television Broadcasting Corporation (TOKYO MX) will broadcast episode 5 of the Thursday drama 'Azatokawaii Watashi ga Yusho' (I Win by Being Calculatingly Cute), starring Karen Otomo, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 21:25 to 21:54.

'Azatokawaii Watashi ga Yusho' © Suzu Amido/DPN Books © TOKYO MX

This work is a live-action drama adaptation of a popular web comic that has surpassed 11 million total downloads. It is a new sensation romantic comedy where the protagonist, Kotone Matsushima (Karen Otomo), who has won both love and life using her 'azatokawaii' (calculatingly cute) charm as a weapon, meets the strongest rival ever, leading to a clash of pride between 'azatokawaii' vs. 'azatokawaii'.

We have now released the scene photos, synopsis, and PR video for episode 5 of the drama!

Kotone feels overwhelmed by the calculating appeal of the new employee, Saaya. Meanwhile, is there a hint of a new romance around Nazuna...? Due to Saaya's tearful plea, Kotone finds herself in an unexpected predicament—!?

Please look forward to the intriguing episode 5!

'Azatokawaii Watashi ga Yusho' © Suzu Amido/DPN Books © TOKYO MX

■ Episode 5 Scene Photos, Synopsis & PR Video

'Azatokawaii Watashi ga Yusho' © Suzu Amido/DPN Books © TOKYO MX

[Episode 5 Synopsis]

'Azatokawaii' is not something that determines someone's superiority or inferiority.

Kotone Matsushima (Karen Otomo) is overwhelmed by the 'calculating' attitude of the new employee, Saaya Kinomoto (Hina Aoi). Kotone's pace is disturbed by Saaya's momentum as she continues to appeal boldly even in front of Masataka Shimizu (Ryoga Funatsu).

On the other hand, her colleague Rihito Tanaka (Keijiro Yagami) suddenly gets close to Nazuna Sahara (Reika Sakurai). Kotone feels uncomfortable with Tanaka's behavior as he talks intimately with Nazuna. Nazuna herself is secretly feeling a lonely sense of impatience as she receives a series of happy reports from her classmates.

Chief Shimizu and Kotone are in a seemingly good mood, but they are interrupted just one step away from making any progress. Amidst this, Saaya seriously confesses something to Chief Shimizu. Due to her tearful appeal, Kotone is placed in an unexpected predicament—!?

[Episode 5 PR Video]

https://youtu.be/Ybe2Lehcglw

◆ Program Overview

* The broadcast dates, times, and contents below are subject to change due to scheduling. Please understand in advance.

[Title] Azatokawaii Watashi ga Yusho
[Broadcast Date & Time] TOKYO MX Every Thursday 21:25-21:54 (TOKYO MX1)
Gunma TV Every Thursday 23:00-23:30
Fukuoka Broadcasting Every Saturday 25:00-25:30
TV Iwate Every Sunday 25:25-25:55
Shizuoka Broadcasting Every Monday 25:35-26:05
Tochigi TV Every Tuesday 23:30-24:00
[Cast] Karen Otomo, Ryoga Funatsu (Bullet Train), Reika Sakurai
[Opening Theme Song] AislE 'EYES ON ME' (asistobe/B ZONE)
[Ending Theme Song] yosugala 'Bani Vanilla' (TOY’S FACTORY)
[Original Work] Suzu Amido 'Azatokawaii Watashi ga Yusho' (DPN Books)
[Scriptwriter] Kokeshi Murata
[Directors] Hajime Senoo, Yui Matsuzaki, Tomoya Oguro, Raimu Sobue
[Production Company] Total Media Communication
[Production & Copyright] TOKYO MX
[Streaming] Free catch-up streaming on TVer, unlimited streaming on FOD
[Official HP] https://s.mxtv.jp/drama/azakawa-yusho/
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[Official Hashtag] #azakawayusho