Same-Sex Japanese Dating Show ‘The Boyfriend’ Renewed by Netflix

Story by Naman Ramachandran

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Netflix renews groundbreaking Japanese LGBTQ+ dating show 'The Boyfriend' for a second season, riding high on recent same-sex marriage ruling in Japan.

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The show's first season was a surprise hit, drawing strong viewership numbers both domestically and globally, cementing Netflix's commitment to LGBTQ+ representation.
The renewal comes just days after a landmark court ruling in Fukuoka, Japan that found the country's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, marking a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the nation.

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