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 second season as same-sex marriage legalization moves forward in Japan.

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The show's impressive domestic and international performance led to the renewal, capitalizing on growing LGBTQ+ representation in Asian media.
Coinciding with the renewal, a high court in Fukuoka, Japan ruled the country's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, signaling potential nationwide legalization.

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Netflix, The Boyfriend