Series synopsis
Love Is for the Dogs, also known as 初恋DOGs is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on TBS on July 1, 2025. It ended on September 2, 2025. It stars Kaya Kiyohara, Ryo Narita, Na In-woo and Riku Hagiwara.
A divorce lawyer Aiko and vet Kai bond over their dogs, while Korean conglomerate heir Seo-ha approaches Kai on a mission. Their paths collide in a love story about connection and growth sparked by their pets.
Premise
A divorce lawyer Aiko and vet Kai bond over their dogs, while Korean conglomerate heir Seo-ha approaches Kai on a mission. Their paths collide in a love story about connection and growth sparked by their pets.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kaya Kiyohara as Aiko Hanamura
- Ryo Narita as Kai Shirosaki
- Na In-woo as Wu Seo-ha
- Riku Hagiwara as Kosuke Watanabe
- Emma Miyazawa as Rumiko Yuge
- Kyoko Fukada as Yuuka Miyase
- Goro Kishitani as Keita Motosawa
- Takeshi Nadagi as Takashi Oshiro
Supporting cast
- Kayo Noro as Michiru Sugimoto
- Riko Nagase as Kana Misugi
- Wan Marui as Riyo Ogasawara
- Maki Sakai as Chikako Hanamura
- NOA as Yutaro Natsuki
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 1, 2025 | September 2, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Fated Encounter A lawyer, Aiko, and a veterinarian, Kai, meet while walking their dogs, which are instantly drawn to each other. Meanwhile, a Korean chaebol heir, Seo-ha, arrives in Japan with a purpose. |
July 1, 2025 |
| 2 |
A Strategic Date Seo-ha claims Kai's dog is his, and Aiko, as a lawyer, tries to find a legal way for Kai to keep the dog. To gain her trust, Seo-ha takes Aiko on a date in Yokohama. |
July 8, 2025 |
| 3 |
Love or Friendship? Kai's dog is suddenly kidnapped. He suspects Seo-ha, who denies any involvement. Aiko reveals to Kai that they share a past connection involving a stray dog from their childhood. |
July 15, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 1, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 2, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |