BUDDiiS' Shiki Ogawa and Toshiki Seto Star in Shimobe no Ouji-sama Drama
The drama adapts a BL manga with a role-reversal premise that inverts the typical power dynamic, giving the formerly dominant character a fall and the subservient character success, while keeping the servant dynamic intact.
Reporting from 2 sources: Eiga Natalie, Comic Natalie.
The BL manga "Shimobe no Ouji-sama" by Tatsumoto Mio is being adapted into a live-action drama starring Shiki Ogawa (BUDDiiS) and Toshiki Seto in dual lead roles. The drama will premiere on TOKYO MX1 on July 3, 2026, airing every Friday from 23:00 to 23:30. The story follows Naoya Goto, a former school prince who loses everything after a business failure, and Takaaki Sato, the gloomy underclassman he once bossed around who later becomes a successful venture company president. Despite their reversed social positions, Takaaki continues to serve Naoya like a servant. Ogawa plays Naoya, marking his first lead role in a TV drama. Seto plays Takaaki, a character described as deeply obsessive and devoted. The script is by Hiroko Kanasugi, who wrote "Cosmetic Play Lover," and the directors are Takehiro Shindo and Daisuke Matsuo. The original manga is serialized on Cmoa Comics' Ficus label. A special site on Cmoa Comics and a drama official channel offering member-only content have launched.
Ogawa, known for his role in "Warui no wa Anata desu," takes on his first TV drama lead as Naoya Goto, the former prince who tries to push Takaaki away but cannot live without him. Seto, recognized for "Kamen Rider Ex-Aid" and "Kawareta Otoko," plays Takaaki Sato, who continues to devotedly serve Naoya even after their social positions reverse. The drama is directed by Takehiro Shindo, who previously worked on "I Ended Up in a Not-So-Friendly Group on a School Trip" and "Cosmetic Play Lover," and Daisuke Matsuo. Music is by Koji Endo. Production is handled by Video Planning, with production and copyright by TOKYO MX. The drama will also stream on TVer and FOD. Original author Tatsumoto drew a celebratory illustration showing Naoya in sweats and Takaaki in glasses and a suit, commenting that both look cool. Ogawa said the love between the two characters warmed his heart, while Seto noted that "position" is a key element in the work.
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