Series synopsis
Learning to Love, also known as 愛の、がっこう。 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on Fuji TV on July 10, 2025. It ended on September 18, 2025. It was created by Yumiko Inoue. It stars Fumino Kimura, Raul, Minami Tanaka and Ayumu Nakajima.
This romance follows two unlikely souls bridging vast differences through secret lessons. A strict high school teacher, raised in a rigid household, begins tutoring a kind-hearted but illiterate nightclub host. As their bond deepens, societal judgment, jealousy, and prejudice threaten their forbidden connection.
Premise
This romance follows two unlikely souls bridging vast differences through secret lessons. A strict high school teacher, raised in a rigid household, begins tutoring a kind-hearted but illiterate nightclub host. As their bond deepens, societal judgment, jealousy, and prejudice threaten their forbidden connection.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Fumino Kimura as Manami Ogawa
- Raul as Kaworu / Taiga Takamori
- Minami Tanaka as Momoko Machida
- Ayumu Nakajima as Yoji Kawahara
- Ryo as Nao Kosaka
- Mariko Tsutsui as Sanae Ogawa
- Yoshi Sakō as Seiji Ogawa
- Ikki Sawamura as Kojiro Matsuura
Supporting cast
- Ryotaro Sakaguchi as Takecho
- Ryosuke Mikata as Eita Sakura
- Maho Nonami as Yukino Tadokoro
- Miu Hayasaka as Natsuki Sawaguchi
- Keishi Arai as Tsubasa
- Yuuki Beppu as Hiroto
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | July 10, 2025 | September 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
After School When high school teacher Ogawa learns a student has been visiting a host club, she goes to retrieve the girl and finds her with a charismatic host. |
July 10, 2025 |
| 2 |
Private Lessons Natsuki disappears after learning about Kaoru's promise. Ogawa calls Kaoru to ask if he's seen her, which he denies - but he soon calls back. |
July 17, 2025 |
| 3 |
Homework Ogawa finally feels the joy of teaching as she helps Kaoru learn how to read and write. Later, Momoko tells her that she plans to interview Kaoru. |
July 24, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 10, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 18, 2025 |
| Status | ended |