Synopsis
Therapy Game is a 2025 Japanese Boys' Love romance drama based on the popular manga by Meguru Hinohara. The story follows Minato, a gay man who wakes up in a hotel room with Shizuma, a seemingly straight-laced veterinary student, after a night of drinking [citation:1].
When Shizuma wakes up with no memory of what happened and acts coldly toward him, a hurt and offended Minato declares that he will make Shizuma fall in love with him. He makes a bet with the bar staff to seduce Shizuma and then dump him as revenge for the humiliation [citation:1].
However, as Minato executes his plan, he finds himself unexpectedly developing genuine feelings for Shizuma. What begins as a revenge plot turns into a complicated emotional entanglement, exploring themes of love, vulnerability, and the blurred lines between manipulation and authentic connection [citation:1].
Main Characters
Character Details
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Minato | A gay man who feels humiliated when Shizuma doesn't remember their night together. He starts a revenge plot to make Shizuma fall in love with him, but ends up developing genuine feelings [citation:1]. |
| Shizuma | A veterinary student who appears straight-laced and proper. He wakes up with no memory of his night with Minato and initially acts coldly, but finds himself drawn to Minato despite his reservations [citation:1]. |
Broadcast Information
| Platform | Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Nippon TV (NTV) | Broadcast (Japan) | Primary Network |
| International Streaming | Streaming (International) | To be announced |
Series Highlights
- Based on popular BL manga by Meguru Hinohara [citation:1]
- Complex emotional storyline with revenge plot turning to real feelings [citation:1]
- Well-developed character dynamics and growth
- Japanese BL drama with high production quality
- Perfect for fans of "Cherry Magic" and "My Beautiful Man" [citation:1]
About Therapy Game Japanese BL Drama
Therapy Game (Japanese title: セラピーゲーム) is a 2025 Japanese Boys' Love drama series based on the popular manga of the same name by Meguru Hinohara. The drama is scheduled to premiere in October 2025 on Nippon TV (NTV) [citation:1].
The series is an adaptation of a well-known BL manga that began as a spin-off from Hinohara's previous work "Secret XXX" and features secondary characters from that story as the main protagonists [citation:1]. The manga is highly regarded in the BL community for its emotional depth and character development.
The live-action adaptation brings this popular story to life, exploring the complicated relationship between Minato and Shizuma as they navigate feelings of attraction, revenge, and ultimately, genuine emotional connection.