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Netflix Renews ‘The Boyfriend’ Japanese Gay Dating Show For Season 2

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Netflix renews its hit Japanese gay dating show 'The Boyfriend' for a sizzling second season, riding the wave of Japan's growing LGBTQ+ acceptance.
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  • Viewership for Season 1 exceeded expectations, cementing 'The Boyfriend' as Netflix's most-watched LGBTQ+ reality series in Japan to date.
  • The renewal signals Netflix's commitment to amplifying diverse voices and underrepresented stories, as same-sex marriage legislation gains momentum in the socially conservative nation.
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