The Boyfriend is a popular Japanese reality dating show on Netflix, which has received a special response as Japan’s first same-sex dating reality series. Its unique concept, emotional story, and real-life content have garnered widespread love among viewers worldwide since its release in 2024. As a result, Netflix quickly announced Season 2 of the series.
Below are the full updates on Season 2, starting with the release date, cast, budget, and more.
‘The Boyfriend’ Season 2 Overview
| Movie name | The Boyfriend’ Season 2 |
| Released Date | 13 January 2026 ( Expected) |
| Casting | Dai Nakai, Yuuki Luna, Ell, Seth Fuentes, Megumi, Dylan J. Locke, Topher Ngo, Bobby Foley, Brandon English, Chiaki Horan, Yoshimi Tokui, Thelma Aoyama, June Yoon. |
| Producers | Keisuke Hishida, Taiki, Dai Ota |
| Genre | Reality Romance |
| Director | Keisuke Hishida |
| Language | Japanese |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Runtime | 43 to 50 minutes Per episode |
Netflix’s popular Japanese reality dating show The Boyfriend is returning for a new season with more stories, new faces, and more real emotions. Season 2 will feature all-new contestants, who will share a journey of friendship, love, and personal feelings as they live together in the new Green Room by the ocean.
‘The Boyfriend’ Season 2 Release date
Netflix officially announced on December 15, 2024, that Season 2 of The Boyfriend will be produced. However, no official release date has been announced yet. According to some analysts and news sources, the new season could likely be released in the beginning of 2026 and possible release date January 13, 2026, considering the filming and release cycle of the first season.
‘The Boyfriend’ Season 2 Cast and Crew
The Boyfriend is about to begin a new season, and it features the return of old familiar faces: Megumi, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, Durian Lollobrigida, and Yoshimi Tokui who will be the commentators and hosts, just like in the first season, analyzing the emotions, relationships, and journeys of the showboys with the audience.
From a viewing perspective, Season 2 will feature a completely new group of male contestants meaning not the old cast.
As for the production team, Dai Ota is the producer, and the series is being produced by a production team that promises to present the show with an emphasis on “real emotions, relationships, and friendship.”
‘The Boyfriend’ Season 2 Storyline
The Boyfriend Season 2 will begin with a new group of gay and bisexual men living together in the new Green Room by the ocean and sharing their real-life feelings, friendships, and relationship journeys while driving a coffee truck all day. This season will also feature authentic relationship stories without any competition or elimination—where the contestants will share their identities, emotions, misunderstandings, and moments of creating new connections with the audience. Season 2 promises a more mature, emotional, and truly relationship-based reality experience that will be deeper and more engaging for a global audience.
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‘The Boyfriend’ Season 2 Budget
Although the official production budget for The Boyfriend Season 2 has never been revealed, there have been some references to a “low budget” feel in any criticism or review of the series. The first season’s set-up (Green Room, coffee truck, 1 month of shared housing) and less flashy production visuals suggest that production costs were not overstated.
Despite these economic constraints, the show has managed to maintain its core appeal: a simple but powerful presentation of authentic relationships, real feelings, and communication. As a result, The Boyfriend created a different and true reality experience not the locations, VFX, or glamour that high-budget shows have, but rather the “real feelings” and “human connections” that come with it.
Final word
The Boyfriend Season 2 is undoubtedly one of Netflix’s most anticipated reality series, where new contestants, new environments, and real emotional stories will once again touch the hearts of viewers. Although the official release date for Season 2 has not yet been announced, the show’s popularity and positive response worldwide have made this season even more talked about.
The series is set to win the hearts of viewers once again by showcasing true stories of relationships, self-discovery, friendship, and the LGBTQ+ community. The show will return to the streaming world to fulfill the expectations of fans as soon as the new update is available.
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FAQ
1. When will ‘The Boyfriend’ Season 2 be Released?
Answer: no official release date has been announced yet. According to some analysts and news sources, the new season could likely be released in the beginning of 2026 and possible release date January 13, 2026.
2. Who are the main actors in The Boyfriend’ Season 2 ?
Answer: The main actors of The Boyfriend Season 2 include returning commentators Megumi, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, Durian Lollobrigida, and Yoshimi Tokui, while the identities of the new participants have not yet been officially revealed.
3. What is the ‘The Boyfriend’ Season 2 Budget?
Answer: The official production budget for The Boyfriend Season 2 has never been revealed, there have been some references to a “low budget” feel in any criticism or review of the series.
4. Who is the Director of ‘The Boyfriend’ Season 2?
Answer: The director of The Boyfriend (including Season 2) is Keisuke Hishida; he serves as the chief director (and principal producer) of the show.
