Series synopsis
Cosmetic Playlover, also known as コスメティック・プレイラバー is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on Fuji TV on August 6, 2024. It ended on March 20, 2026. It was created by Narashima Sachi. It stars So Okuno, Yudai Toyoda and Kaito Hori.
A hardworking beauty advisor is blackmailed by his cocky junior colleague, but their rivalry soon turns into a top-selling romantic partnership.
Premise
A hardworking beauty advisor is blackmailed by his cocky junior colleague, but their rivalry soon turns into a top-selling romantic partnership.
Premise: Is it all right if I get serious?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- So Okuno as Mamiya Natsume
- Yudai Toyoda as Sahashi Toma
- Kaito Hori as Kakizaki Keigo
Guest cast
- Shunta Sono as Nanjo Atsushi
- Yuichi Nakamura as Mr. Tanouchi
- Ayano Kudo as Aizawa
- Tomoki Yonemura as Harukawa Taichi
- Gaku Oshida as Sahashi Tenma
- Fuka Sugiura as Yumihara Risa
- Seina Nozomi as Chief Harada
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | August 6, 2024 | August 27, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 10 | December 26, 2025 | March 20, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Is It Okay If I Fall for You? Paired at work, Natsume clashes with cocky junior Toma until a secret and rumors pull them closer. |
August 6, 2024 |
| 2 |
Let Me Rewrite the Meaning of That Piercing Media fame grows as Toma changes, but Natsume is shaken by memories and a complaint naming him. |
August 6, 2024 |
| 3 |
You’re Pretty Sneaky, Aren’t You Jealousy rises as Toma grows close to a muse, leaving Natsume unsure where their bond stands |
August 13, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Do Your Best, Natsume—Love You Living happily with Toma, Natsume questions his future after meeting a new BA, as Toma’s sudden training tests their bond. |
December 26, 2025 |
| 2 |
This Time, It’s My Turn to Support You Touma faces a career-defining offer from Emma, forcing him and Natsume to choose between professional growth and love. |
January 23, 2026 |
| 3 |
A New Men’s BA While Toma supports Natsume’s career dreams, a demoralized rookie BA joins their store, testing their mentorship. |
January 30, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 6, 2024 |
| Last aired | March 20, 2026 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 02:55:00 |