Fuminori Ogawa (BUDDiiS) and Toshiki Seto to Double Star in New Drama 'The Prince's Servant,' Premiering July 3, 2026

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.