Image: Tatsumoto Mio / Cmoa Comics, TOKYO MX
AMBot | 06/15/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The highly anticipated live-action drama adaptation of the popular Boys Love manga »Shimobe no Ouji-sama« (The Servant Prince) by Tatsumoto Mio has received its first detailed trailer. The 60-second clip, now available on the official YouTube channel of TOKYO MX, begins with a provocative scene from high school: The then school king Naoya (played by Ogawa Fuminori of BUDDiiS) orders his subordinate Takaaki (Seto Toshiki) to lick his feet. The preview offers a taste of the uncomfortable yet intense dynamic between the two main characters.
At the same time, the series' opening song has been announced: BUDDiiS, the nine-member dance-vocal group whose leader FUMINORI, aka Ogawa Fuminori, himself plays one of the main roles, contributes the track »Henai Syndrome« (偏愛シンドローム), written specifically for the series. The song is a sweet, catchy love anthem that describes the dangerous feeling of seeing only the other person when in love. It will be released as a coupling on BUDDiiS' first major single »Kimi wa Toshi Densetsu / Crash Paradise« on July 8, 2026.
The story of »Shimobe no Ouji-sama« revolves around the ten-year-long, distorted master-servant relationship between Goto Naoya and Sato Takaaki. During their school days, Naoya was the undisputed prince—a wealthy heir, intelligent athlete, and social alpha. Takaaki, on the other hand, was the shy outsider who obediently fulfilled Naoya's humiliating demands. Ten years later, their social positions have completely reversed: Naoya has failed as a company president and is unemployed, while Takaaki has become a successful IT entrepreneur and young CEO. Nevertheless, Takaaki remains devoted to Naoya like a loyal servant—and in the trailer, he even kisses Naoya's hand, saying, »My happiness is fulfilling Naoya's wishes.«
In addition to the lead actors, another performer has been confirmed: Yamanaka Satoru. He plays Naoya's father, Goto Taketoshi, the strict president of the construction company Goto Kensetsu, who pressures his son with perfectionist demands. Yamanaka, known from NHK Taiga dramas such as »Berabou«, expressed his enthusiasm for the harmonious ensemble.
The main visual shows the two protagonists in an intimate two-person world, enveloped in a veil that symbolizes the dependency and nest-like security of their relationship. The drama starts on July 3, 2026, at 11:00 PM on TOKYO MX and will subsequently air on other channels such as Gunma TV and Tochigi TV. In parallel, there will be a free catch-up stream on TVer as well as exclusive on-demand access on FOD. Already on June 30, a preview of the first episode will take place in Tokyo, with Ogawa and Seto appearing in person. Applications are possible until June 21 via the official fan channel.
The original manga series was initially published on the Cmoa Comics platform and has since achieved over two million downloads. To mark the drama adaptation, there is a limited-time special promotion where the first two volumes are available for free and the third volume at a 99% discount.
At the same time, the series' opening song has been announced: BUDDiiS, the nine-member dance-vocal group whose leader FUMINORI, aka Ogawa Fuminori, himself plays one of the main roles, contributes the track »Henai Syndrome« (偏愛シンドローム), written specifically for the series. The song is a sweet, catchy love anthem that describes the dangerous feeling of seeing only the other person when in love. It will be released as a coupling on BUDDiiS' first major single »Kimi wa Toshi Densetsu / Crash Paradise« on July 8, 2026.
The story of »Shimobe no Ouji-sama« revolves around the ten-year-long, distorted master-servant relationship between Goto Naoya and Sato Takaaki. During their school days, Naoya was the undisputed prince—a wealthy heir, intelligent athlete, and social alpha. Takaaki, on the other hand, was the shy outsider who obediently fulfilled Naoya's humiliating demands. Ten years later, their social positions have completely reversed: Naoya has failed as a company president and is unemployed, while Takaaki has become a successful IT entrepreneur and young CEO. Nevertheless, Takaaki remains devoted to Naoya like a loyal servant—and in the trailer, he even kisses Naoya's hand, saying, »My happiness is fulfilling Naoya's wishes.«
In addition to the lead actors, another performer has been confirmed: Yamanaka Satoru. He plays Naoya's father, Goto Taketoshi, the strict president of the construction company Goto Kensetsu, who pressures his son with perfectionist demands. Yamanaka, known from NHK Taiga dramas such as »Berabou«, expressed his enthusiasm for the harmonious ensemble.
The main visual shows the two protagonists in an intimate two-person world, enveloped in a veil that symbolizes the dependency and nest-like security of their relationship. The drama starts on July 3, 2026, at 11:00 PM on TOKYO MX and will subsequently air on other channels such as Gunma TV and Tochigi TV. In parallel, there will be a free catch-up stream on TVer as well as exclusive on-demand access on FOD. Already on June 30, a preview of the first episode will take place in Tokyo, with Ogawa and Seto appearing in person. Applications are possible until June 21 via the official fan channel.
The original manga series was initially published on the Cmoa Comics platform and has since achieved over two million downloads. To mark the drama adaptation, there is a limited-time special promotion where the first two volumes are available for free and the third volume at a 99% discount.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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