The live-action series of Yamayade's Can You Kiss Me First? is set to premiere on Fuji TV on October 19 and stream on Fuji TV On Demand. A teaser released on October 7 previews the theme song "Shiranai" by Urashimasakatasen.
The manga Can You Kiss Me First?, by Yamayade, is being adapted as a live-action series for Fuji TV. The adaptation was announced on August 5. It stars Jin Suzuki as Ueno and Gaku Oshida as Kanda, with Meigetsu Takahashi directing and Emi Amamoto writing the scripts.
On August 14, the production revealed a new visual and eight additional cast members, completing the supporting ensemble. A separate teaser trailer posted on September 17 set the premiere date at October 19 and named the supporting cast, which includes Yoshiki Kanemaru, Tsubasa Kizu, and Riko Kawase. The September 17 report also named the composers Nobuhiro Tateno and Ami Yamashita.
The most recent story, from October 7, released a new teaser that previews the theme song "Shiranai" by Urashimasakatasen and confirms the October 19 Fuji TV premiere and streaming on Fuji TV On Demand. The theme song is new information not previously reported. The cast and staff remain consistent across the stories.
Meanwhile, Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga for English release in September. The live-action series and the English edition arrive in the same window, with the broadcast date four days after the Seven Seas release. The series is marketed as complete enough for a theme song and date announcement, not still in assembly.
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Oct 7
The live-action series of Yamayade's Can You Kiss Me First? released a new teaser on Wednesday that announces and previews its theme song, "Shiranai," by Urashimasakatasen. Jin Suzuki and Gaku Oshida star as Ueno and Kanda. Meigetsu Takahashi directs, Emi Amamoto writes the scripts, and Nobuhiro Tateno and Ami Yamashita compose. The series premieres on Fuji TV on October 19 and streams on Fuji TV On Demand.
Sep 17
The official website for the live-action series of Yamayade's Can You Kiss Me First? manga posted a teaser trailer on Thursday, revealing an October 19 television debut on Fuji TV and streaming on Fuji TV On Demand. Jin Suzuki plays Ueno and Gaku Oshida plays Kanda, with Yoshiki Kanemaru, Tsubasa Kizu, Riko Kawase and others in supporting roles. Meigetsu Takahashi directs, Emi Amamoto writes the scripts, and Nobuhiro Tateno and Ami Yamashita compose the music.
Aug 14
The live-action series adaptation of Yamayade's boys' love manga Can You Kiss Me First? has revealed a new visual and eight additional cast members. The series stars Jin Suzuki as Ueno and Gaku Oshida as Kanda, and will debut on Fuji TV this fall. Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga for release in September.
Aug 5
Fuji TV announced a live-action series adaptation of Yamayade's boys' love manga Can You Kiss Me First? The show will air on Fuji TV this fall and stream on Fuji TV On Demand. Jin Suzuki stars as Ueno and Gaku Oshida as Kanda. Meigetsu Takahashi directs, with scripts by Emi Amamoto.