2023
star 8.3
layers 1 Seasons

A small-town doctor gets sucked into the ruthless world of show business when he crosses paths with a popular teen idol who holds a secret.

Episodes

Mother and Children
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S1 E1

Mother and Children

Stories are lies meant to entertain, and idols lie to fans eager to believe. This is Ai's story. It is a lie, but it is also true.

Third Option
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S1 E2

Third Option

Ruby wants to be an idol for herself and for the little girl who died from cancer. The real world, however, doesn't care about big dreams: something Aqua knows all too well.

Manga-Based TV Drama
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S1 E3

Manga-Based TV Drama

Aqua agrees to Kana's request, but not for the reason she wants. There's a connection between Masaya Kaburagi and Ai, which leads Aqua to the set of a TV drama for answers.

Actors
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S1 E4

Actors

Kana's resolve remains strong despite her washed up reputation. Aqua sets the stage for her with a bold move that flips the script, which leads to opportunities for them both.

Reality Dating Show
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S1 E5

Reality Dating Show

Despite different motivations, Aqua, Ruby and Kana’s key to success in the entertainment industry is the same; to achieve their goals, they need to play the game.

Egosurfing
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S1 E6

Egosurfing

Remember what you said in righteous outrage online? There were consequences. You never saw them, but that didn't make them any less real, nor hold you any less accountable.

Buzz
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S1 E7

Buzz

Left reeling in the immediate aftermath, Akane's costars unite in friendship and purpose: they will clear their friend's name. They owe her nothing less.

First Time
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S1 E8

First Time

Focused on revenge, Aqua underestimated Akane and gave the talented actress a way to win his heart. If love is a game, Akane is playing for keeps and Kana is falling behind.

B Komachi
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S1 E9

B Komachi

MEM-cho won't let her second chance go to waste and uses her influence to help grow B Komachi's brand. Meanwhile, Aqua's investigation into Ai's past bears fruit.

Pressure
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S1 E10

Pressure

B Komachi's first performance approaches, but the group still needs practice while Kana refuses to be the center. Perhaps a certain expert choreographer could help them shine?

Idol
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S1 E11

Idol

MEM-cho has fans. Ruby has looks. But Kana has...? She’ll need to find the answer before she can be anyone's star. Later, a fresh opportunity sets Aqua on a new path to revenge.

Tokyo Blade
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S1 E12

Tokyo Blade

The stage is set. The actors are ready. And the curtain rises on the play, Tokyo Blade. However, there is another story aside from the play: that of the actors themselves.

Game of Telephone
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S1 E13

Game of Telephone

The creator of Tokyo Blade isn’t happy with the unfaithful adaptation of her manga and demands a revision of the entire script. However, only twenty days remain until opening.

Rewriting
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S1 E14

Rewriting

Time is dwindling, and a question looms: a faithful Tokyo Blade adaptation or one tailored for theater? Amidst the tension, only one person can convince Abiko to compromise.

Emotional Acting
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S1 E15

Emotional Acting

Abiko and GOA collaborate on a new script and now the pressure is on the actors to bring the script to life. However, Aqua soon faces an unexpected challenge during rehearsal.

The Curtain Rises
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S1 E16

The Curtain Rises

Aqua confides in Akane, revealing his true motives. She vows to remain by his side, but this deepening bond causes Akane’s rivalry with Kana to intensify.

Growth
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S1 E17

Growth

Melt regrets his poor acting in Sweet Today and vows to improve in Tokyo Blade. However, how can a subpar actor stand out among exceptional ones?

Sun
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S1 E18

Sun

Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.

Trigger
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S1 E19

Trigger

Their pasts shaped their acting. Kana wanted to shine as an actress, but she compromised to be useful. Meanwhile, Aqua’s childhood trauma led to a unique acting method.

Dream
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S1 E20

Dream

The actors shone brilliantly, and the curtain fell on a successful play, setting the stage for the next performance as Aqua and Taiki press the director for answers.

Liberation
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S1 E21

Liberation

Taiki discovers a surprising connection, but reveals something Aqua wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Ruby hopes one person in particular notices B Komachi's growing fame.

Freedom
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S1 E22

Freedom

Aqua doesn't have to live for revenge and can finally look towards a brighter future. But what does this mean for the relationships he's cultivated in pursuit of a killer?

Reunion
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S1 E23

Reunion

The past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.

Wish
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S1 E24

Wish

A gruesome discovery finally gives Aqua the closure he needs to begin a new chapter in his life. But as he steps into a brighter tomorrow, Ruby’s descent into darkness begins.

Down Bad
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S1 E25

Down Bad

Six months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.

Calculating
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S1 E26

Calculating

Ruby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!

Correctness
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S1 E27

Correctness

Things go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?

Blind
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S1 E28

Blind

Aqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.

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S1 E29

Episode 29

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S1 E30

Episode 30

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S1 E31

Episode 31

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S1 E32

Episode 32

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S1 E33

Episode 33

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S1 E34

Episode 34

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S1 E35

Episode 35

Top Cast

Takeo Otsuka

Takeo Otsuka

Aqua (voice)

Yurie Igoma

Yurie Igoma

Ruby (voice)

Megumi Han

Megumi Han

Kana Arima (voice)

Rumi Okubo

Rumi Okubo

Memcho (voice)

Manaka Iwami

Manaka Iwami

Akane Kurokawa (voice)

Kent Ito

Kent Ito

Goro (voice)

Yumi Uchiyama

Yumi Uchiyama

Child Aqua (voice)

apartment Production Companies

Doga Kobo Doga Kobo
KADOKAWA KADOKAWA
Shueisha Shueisha
CyberAgent CyberAgent

public Production Countries

Japan