Fuminori Ogawa (BUDDiiS) and Toshiki Seto to Double Star in New Drama 'The Prince's Servant,' Premiering July 3, 2026
TOKYO MX announced the live-action adaptation of the popular BL manga 'The Prince's Servant,' starring Fuminori Ogawa and Toshiki Seto. The series, depicting a 10-year reverse master-servant dynamic, will air every Friday at 11:00 PM starting July 3.
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TOKYO MX (Tokyo Metropolitan Television Broadcasting Corp.) has announced that the new Friday drama series 'The Prince's Servant,' starring Fuminori Ogawa (BUDDiiS) and Toshiki Seto, will begin broadcasting on July 3, 2026, at 11:00 PM every Friday.
The series is a live-action adaptation of Mio Tatsumoto's popular BL comic, which has surpassed 2 million downloads. It is a love story exploring the 10-year relationship between a man who once ruled his school like a 'prince' and his former 'servant,' whose social positions have now completely reversed.
## Synopsis
Naoya (Fuminori Ogawa) was once at the top of the school hierarchy, while Takaaki (Toshiki Seto) was treated as his gofer. Ten years later, Naoya's business has failed, leaving him jobless and destitute. In contrast, Takaaki has found great success as a young IT entrepreneur. Despite their swapped social standings, Takaaki continues to serve Naoya like a devoted servant, hiding deep-seated obsession and affection.
## Cast & Staff
- **Naoya Goto: Fuminori Ogawa (BUDDiiS)**
In his first leading role in a serial drama, Ogawa takes on the challenging role of a fallen 'prince.'
- **Takaaki Sato: Toshiki Seto**
Seto, known for his work in 'Kamen Rider Ex-Aid' and other BL dramas, portrays the mysterious and successful Takaaki.
- **Director: Takehiro Shindo**
- **Scriptwriter: Hiroko Kanasugi**
## Multi-platform Expansion
An official drama channel is scheduled to launch in mid-June on a platform operated by the KADOKAWA Group, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes content. This production is the first installment in TOKYO MX's new strategic initiative to continuously produce dramas based on popular BL titles.
The series is a live-action adaptation of Mio Tatsumoto's popular BL comic, which has surpassed 2 million downloads. It is a love story exploring the 10-year relationship between a man who once ruled his school like a 'prince' and his former 'servant,' whose social positions have now completely reversed.
## Synopsis
Naoya (Fuminori Ogawa) was once at the top of the school hierarchy, while Takaaki (Toshiki Seto) was treated as his gofer. Ten years later, Naoya's business has failed, leaving him jobless and destitute. In contrast, Takaaki has found great success as a young IT entrepreneur. Despite their swapped social standings, Takaaki continues to serve Naoya like a devoted servant, hiding deep-seated obsession and affection.
## Cast & Staff
- **Naoya Goto: Fuminori Ogawa (BUDDiiS)**
In his first leading role in a serial drama, Ogawa takes on the challenging role of a fallen 'prince.'
- **Takaaki Sato: Toshiki Seto**
Seto, known for his work in 'Kamen Rider Ex-Aid' and other BL dramas, portrays the mysterious and successful Takaaki.
- **Director: Takehiro Shindo**
- **Scriptwriter: Hiroko Kanasugi**
## Multi-platform Expansion
An official drama channel is scheduled to launch in mid-June on a platform operated by the KADOKAWA Group, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes content. This production is the first installment in TOKYO MX's new strategic initiative to continuously produce dramas based on popular BL titles.
FAQ
ドラマ『しもべの王子様』の放送スケジュールを教えてください。
2026年7月3日（金）より、毎週金曜よる11時からTOKYO MXにて放送されます。
主演キャストとそれぞれの役どころは？
小川史記（BUDDiiS）が没落した「元・王子様」の五藤直也役を、瀬戸利樹が成功したIT社長「元・しもべ」の佐藤高明役を演じます。
原作について詳しく知りたいです。
たつもとみおによるシーモアコミックスの人気BLコミックが原作で、累計2,000,000ダウンロードを記録しています。
ドラマの制作スタッフは誰ですか？
メイン監督に進藤丈広氏（『コスメティック・プレイラバー』等）、脚本に金杉弘子氏を迎え、実力派スタッフが集結しています。
限定コンテンツなどはありますか？
KADOKAWAグループのプラットフォーム内にドラマ公式チャンネルが6月中旬に開設予定で、メイキング映像等の会員限定コンテンツが配信されます。