Extra is in retailer for followers of Japan’s hit homosexual courting present The Boyfriend. On Monday morning in Tokyo, Netflix revealed that it has ordered a second season of the title, which is famously Japan’s very first same-sex actuality present.
The primary season, which premiered on July 9, gained over viewers each globally and at residence in Japan, touchdown on Netflix’s weekly top-ten checklist of most-watched sequence for six consecutive weeks. The Boyfriend was additionally a favourite amongst worldwide critics because of its refreshingly naturalistic, non-exploitative method to the courting present style.
The Boyfriend‘s format encompasses a solid of 9 Japanese and East Asian males who determine as homosexual or bisexual dwelling collectively for a month in a luxurious home generally known as the “Inexperienced Room.” In contrast to most courting reveals, there are not any eliminations, alliances or machinations. The Boyfriend‘s overtly healthful ambition is just to assist the fellows discover friendship — and possibly love in the event that they’re fortunate. The present has one central conceit: In every episode, a solid member is chosen by the present’s unseen producers to run the Inexperienced Room’s beachside espresso truck — and that solid member picks one other participant to work alongside him for the day. The espresso truck provides the individuals a little bit alone time to deepen their relationship — or to simply spend a laid-back day hanging out collectively. Periodically, the cameras lower to a panel of commentators — chaired by widespread Japanese actress Megumi — who talk about the solid’s actions and share views on which pairs would possibly make promising {couples}. Now and again, the solid are given the chance to ask each other on extra formal dates.
“Being the primary same-sex romance actuality present in Japan, we paid cautious consideration to make sure that the story is an genuine portrayal of those relationships,” mentioned Dai Ota, a producer at Netflix in Japan. “In season one we confirmed not simply romance, however their friendship and significant connections with each other, which I consider touched the hearts of followers around the globe. Due to the love from our viewers, it’s thrilling to return for a brand new season.”
Ota added, “In season two, we’ll proceed to showcase their compassion and tales of progress, with extra distinctive views and backstories. Please stay up for a brand new season with new individuals, a brand new Inexperienced Room, and new storytelling.”
Season 2 of The Boyfriend is anticipated to launch on Netflix in early 2025.