The official website and social channels for the upcoming live-action television adaptation of Mitsubachi Miyuki’s It’s Strictly Business (Eigyō Desu kara) boys-love manga have unveiled the official teaser visual, core cast members, production staff, and an official premiere date.
Cast and Premiere Schedule
The series stars Sōta Uemura in the role of Ren Ashihara alongside Rio Takahashi as Issei Kuji, bringing the romantic comedy dynamic from page to screen.
The adaptation is slated to premiere on November 5 across the BS Fuji broadcasting network, airing in the late-night slot at 24:30 JST. Directing duties are shared by Kozue Sasaki and Kana Urara, working from a screenplay penned by Uiko Miura.
From Page to Screen
Originally launched by Miyuki in Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume magazine in April 2021, the source material explores comedic misunderstandings and romance. North American publisher Yen Press handles the English release under the title It’s Strictly Business, having initially solicited the project under the working title I’m Just in a Faux BL.
College boy Kiyo (Ren) has one thing on his mind—girls, girls, girls! But after struggling for-EVER to get the ladies swooning over his every move, he figures he's gotta try a new trick. Enter his smolderingly sexy clubmate Issei…a stud muffin who'll act as the perfect foil for his Mr. Refreshing vibe. However, after being tragically friend-zoned by all the gals as their best gay buddy, he soon realizes he may be in over his head when it looks like Issei intends to turn faux into beau…
Yen Press
Miyuki is widely celebrated in the shojo and romance manga landscape, having also penned the massive hit Cheeky Brat (Namaiki Zakari.), as well as ongoing modern favorites such as Stray Cat & Wolf and Spring Storm and Monster, all of which have found prominent English localization homes.
