Chosen Home (TV series)
| Chosen Home | |
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Promotional poster | |
| ぼくたちん家 | |
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| Written by | Yuki Matsumoto |
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| Theme music composer | Hiroto Kōmoto |
| Ending theme | Baumkuchen by Mitsuhiro Oikawa, Yuya Tegoshi, and Tamaki Shiratori[1] |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Original language | Japanese |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Kyoko Matsumoto |
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| Running time | 60 minutes |
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| Release | October 12 – December 14, 2025 |
Chosen Home (Japanese: ぼくたちん家, transl. Bokutachinchi) is a 2025 Japanese television drama series starring Mitsuhiro Oikawa, Yuya Tegoshi, and Tamaki Shiratori. An episode was released every Sunday from October 12 to December 14, 2025, globally in Netflix, and aired in Japan on Nippon TV and in various OTT platforms such as Hulu and TVer.[2][3]
Synopsis
Genichi Hatano (Mitsuhiro Oikawa), a lonely 50-year-old gay animal keeper, longs for companionship, while Saku Sakuta (Yuya Tegoshi), a disillusioned 38-year-old teacher, has given up on love after a breakup. When they meet by chance, Genichi suggests creating their own meaning for love by buying a house together as a symbol of commitment. Their unconventional plan takes a surprising turn when Saku's student, Hotaru Kusonoki (Tamaki Shiratori), offers to buy them a house using her hidden fortune.
Cast
Main
- Mitsuhiro Oikawa as Genichi Hatano[4]
- Yuya Tegoshi as Saku Sakuta[4]
- Tamaki Shiratori as Hotaru Kusunoki[4]
Supporting
- Naoki Tanaka as Seiji Okabe[5]
- Nagisa Shibuya as Madoka Momose[6]
- Maki Sakai as Kyoko Inokashira[7]
- Kai Inowaki as Ryota Yoshida
- Ken Mitsuishi as Jin Ichigaya[4]
- Kumiko Aso as Tomoe Kusunoki[4]
- Shiori Doi as Umeko Matsu[8]
- Maki Kubota as Mio Kurita
- Rio Kawaguchi as Tatsuya Fujisawa
- Ryohei Otani as Yutaro Koito[9]
- Miyu Oshima as Nacchi
- Anna Hoshino as Bayashiko
- Sinnosuke Nishiura as Myoga
Others
- Durian Lollobrigida as Koito's friend[10]
- Usak as Koito's friend
- Kemio as Koito's partner[11]
- Saori Yuki as Chiyoko Hatano[12]
- Haruka Imou as BL manga artist
- Hinata Hiiragi as Kazuki Kishibe[13]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Humans are born for love and revolution" | Hironori Kujiraoka | October 12, 2025 | |
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Genichi Hatano is a 50-year-old gay man searching for companionship. One day, he meets a girl who possesses a large amount of money. | ||||
| 2 | "I don't need love or anything. Just pretend to be my parent." | Hironori Kujiraoka | October 19, 2025 | |
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Genichi is taken aback by Hotaru's unconventional offer of a life-changing amount of money in exchange for him serving as her parent. | ||||
| 3 | "Gay dad. That's so cool." | Hironori Kujiraoka | October 26, 2025 | |
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Having signed Hotaru's parent-child contract, Genichi begins his unconventional new family life. Hotaru's deadbeat dad makes an unexpected appearance. | ||||
| 4 | "If it's gone, it was there." | Hironori Kujiraoka | November 2, 2025 | |
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Genichi grows depressed after Saku ignores his confession of love. Later, Jin kidnaps Hotaru, hoping to lay claim to the 30 million yen. | ||||
| 5 | "The money I didn't get: 32,261,570 yen" | Hitomi Kitagawa | November 9, 2025 | |
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As Saku moves into the apartment, his ex, Yoshida, appears unexpectedly. Meanwhile, the truth about Tomoe's embezzlement come to light. | ||||
| 6 | "Is it okay if we have mutual feelings?" | Hitomi Kitagawa | November 16, 2025 | |
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Genichi decides that he wants to apologize to the person he once hurt, sparking jealousy in Saku. Later, Hotaru reunites with her mother. | ||||
| 7 | "Three steps to a happy ending" | Hironori Kujiraoka | November 23, 2025 | |
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Genichi's mother comes to Tokyo and is thrilled to learn of his plans with Saku. Later, she goes to a manga artist's book signing event with Hotaru. | ||||
| 8 | "Give me wings" | Hitomi Kitagawa | November 30, 2025 | |
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During a trial cohabitation, Saku notices one of Genichi's habits. Later, Officer Matsu comes to put an end to Saku and Genichi living with Hotaru. | ||||
| 9 | "I will give up positively" | Hironori Kujiraoka | December 7, 2025 | |
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Someone runs off with the 30 million yen. Later, Genichi and Saku continue their search for an ideal place to live their life together. | ||||
| 10 | "There is nothing in this world that doesn't concern me" | Hironori Kujiraoka | December 14, 2025 | |
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Genichi and Saku support Hotaru's dream of becoming a guitar maker. Later, they make a bold move with their marriage registration form in hand. | ||||
References
- ^ "2025秋ドラマで"バツグンの主題歌"はこれだ！ 及川光博と手越祐也がゲイを演じる『ぼくたちん家』が信頼できる理由――てれびのスキマ「テレビ健康診断」" [This is the "excellent theme song" for the fall 2025 drama! Why you can trust "Bokutachi-n-ie," in which Mitsuhiro Oikawa and Yuya Tegoshi play gay characters -- TV no Sukima "TV Health Check"]. Bunshun Online (in Japanese). November 8, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ Takashi, Kimura (November 9, 2025). "『ぼくたちん家』ついにLGBTのラブストーリーがプライム帯に進出 BLとの違いは？ なぜ他の恋愛ドラマより量産される？" ["Bokutachi-n-Ichi": An LGBT Love Story Finally Hits Prime Time. How Does It Differ from BL? Why Is It More Produced Than Other Romance Dramas?]. NEWSポストセブン (in Japanese). Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ^ ""Chosen Home" to stream globally on Netflix". NIPPON TV. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "「ぼくたちん家」初恋を語る"玄一"及川光博のせりふに反響 「前を向けるいい言葉」「玄一さん、すごい。名言だ」 | Daily News" ["Bokutachi-n-Ichi" - Genichi's Mitsuhiro Oikawa's lines about first love spark positive reactions: "Great words to move forward" and "Genichi-san, that's amazing. That's a great quote"]. Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). November 3, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ "渋谷凪咲、『ぼくたちん家』出演決定 ココリコ 田中直樹が及川光博の親友役に" [Nagisa Shibuya to appear in "Bokutachi-n-Ichi" Cocorico's Naoki Tanaka to play Mitsuhiro Oikawa's best friend]. Real Sound｜リアルサウンド 映画部 (in Japanese). September 12, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ "渋谷凪咲が"ジャンボパフェ"からひょっこり登場 「最強美女」「めちゃくちゃすごいパフェ」の声＜ぼくたちん家＞" [Shibuya Nagisa pops out of the "Jumbo Parfait" and people say she's "the ultimate beauty" and "an amazing parfait" ＜Bokutachi-n-Ichi＞]. WEBザテレビジョン (in Japanese). Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ "坂井真紀＆土居志央梨、すてきな衣装に身を包んだオフショットが「2人ともかわいい」と反響＜ぼくたちん家＞" [Sakai Maki & Doi Shiori, off-shot photos dressed in lovely costumes, receive a lot of attention with comments like "They're both so cute" <Bokutachi-n-ya>]. WEBザテレビジョン (in Japanese). Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ "土居志央梨「ぼくたちん家」オフショット「抱き合っちゃって可愛い」「幸せそうな土居さんだ」 - 芸能 : 日刊スポーツ" [Doi Shiori's "Bokutachi-n-Ichi" off-shot: "They hug each other so cute" "Doi looks so happy"]. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ "大谷亮平"鯉登"「好きだった…死ぬほど」、及川光博"玄一"への思いに胸締め付けられる「涙出た」とトレンド入り＜ぼくたちん家＞" [Ryohei Otani's "Koto" "I loved him...to the point of death" and Mitsuhiro Oikawa's heart-wrenching feelings for Genichi "brought me to tears" trending.]. WEBザテレビジョン (in Japanese). Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ "『ぼくたちん家』にドリアン・ロロブリジーダが出演。「八方不美人」は耳で聴く滋養強壮？昭和世代女性を虜にする理由＜エスムラルダ×ドリアン・ロロブリジーダ×ちあきホイみ＞ 及川眠子プロデュース「八方不美人」最新アルバムは、ヘビとカエルとナメクジでさんすくみ！？｜芸能｜婦人公論.jp" [Dorian Lollobrigida appears on "Bokutachi-n-ya." Is "Yappofubijin" a tonic that you listen to? The reason it captivates women of the Showa generation <Esmeralda x Dorian Lollobrigida x Chiaki Hoimi> The latest album by "Yappofubijin," produced by Oikawa Nemiko, features a three-way battle between snakes, frogs, and slugs!]. 婦人公論.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ "「ぼくたちん家」kemioが第7話SPゲストに！鯉登(大谷亮平)の恋人役 日本テレビ系ドラマには初登場【コメントあり】" [Kemio will be the special guest on episode 7 of "Bokutachi-n-Ie"! He will play Koito (Otani Ryohei)'s lover. This will be his first appearance in a NTV drama.]. 日本テレビ (in Japanese). November 16, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ "『ぼくたちん家』第7話、"玄一"及川光博×"索"手越祐也が恋人に それぞれの想いが交差" [In the 7th episode of "Bokutachi-n-Ichi," Mitsuhiro Oikawa as "Genichi" and Yuya Tegoshi as "Saku" become lovers, and their feelings intersect.]. Real Sound｜リアルサウンド 映画部 (in Japanese). November 23, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ "「ぼくたちん家」最終話は「涙がぽろぽろ流れる最高傑作」 「ぼくたちはみんな『あたり』の人生」「区役所の人も誠実で泣けた」". NEWSjp (in Japanese). December 15, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
External links
- Official website of the TV drama (in Japanese)
- Chosen Home at IMDb