My Cold Co-worker Obsessively Loves Me Manga Gets Live-Action Series: Release Date July 8
The popular office romance and secret love themed manga My Cold Co-worker Obsessively Loves Me (originally titled Dry na Dōki no Dekiai Kuse) is coming to screens with a live-action series adaptation. The series will start airing on BS TV Tokyo on July 8, starring former Takarazuka Revue actress Yui Karen and Kamen Rider Gotchard star Fujibayashi Tetsuya.
The manga is an office romantic comedy written and illustrated by Aoi Peki. The story follows Midori Miyajima, a cold and distant co-worker, who actually harbors a secret obsessive love for his colleague Ayame Hanazawa. Yui Karen brings Ayame to life, while Fujibayashi Tetsuya takes on the role of Miyajima. The duo will appear as double leads in the series.
The adaptation announcement has caused a big stir in Japan. Yui Karen had a successful career at the Takarazuka Revue until 2024, after which she transitioned to acting. Fujibayashi Tetsuya is known for his lead performance in the 2023 series Kamen Rider Gotchard. The pairing of these two talented individuals has piqued interest, especially among Japanese drama viewers.
The office romance genre has been garnering great interest in both manga and drama worlds in recent years. My Cold Co-worker Obsessively Loves Me catching this trend and having a loyal fan base increase the adaptation's chances of success. Although the director has not been announced yet, it is worth noting that BS TV Tokyo is known for its quality drama productions in the past.
If you are looking for a cold but heartfelt love story and sweet tension set in an office environment, this series is for you. The production, which will air new episodes weekly starting July 8, will likely also be available on international platforms soon. For manga fans, this adaptation means the story takes on a new dimension. We hope it exceeds expectations!
