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# Netflix confirms second season of Japanese gay dating show 'The Boyfriend'
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/netflix-confirms-second-season-of-japanese-gay-dating-show-the-boyfriend/
- Published: 2025-12-08T10:43:26.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-08T10:43:26.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Culture

**Netflix** has officially announced that *The Boyfriend*, Japan’s groundbreaking same-sex reality dating series, will return for a second season in the new year. The highly anticipated follow-up premieres globally on **13 January 2026**, with episodes released in weekly batches over four weeks.

The new season relocates the show’s iconic “Green Room” from a summery seaside setting to the snowy landscapes of **Hokkaido**, promising a fresh backdrop for romance and self-discovery. Ten new men from diverse backgrounds will share a home for roughly two months, navigating the complexities of love and friendship while running a peppermint-themed coffee truck.

Season two will comprise **15 episodes**, released as follows:

- **13 January**: Episodes 1–6
- **20 January**: Episodes 7–9
- **27 January**: Episodes 10–12
- **3 February**: Episodes 13–15

Returning to provide commentary are fan favourites **Megumi, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, Durian Lollobrigida, and Yoshimi Tokui**, who will guide viewers through the emotional highs and lows of the series.

Since its debut in 2024, *The Boyfriend* has been praised for its tender portrayal of queer relationships and authentic storytelling. Executive producer **Dai Ota** promises that season two will continue to explore themes of compassion, growth, and connection, offering “more unique perspectives and backstories” against a serene winter backdrop.

*The Boyfriend* Season 2 streams exclusively on Netflix from **13 January**.