Series synopsis
The Boy Next World: My Destiny, also known as The Boy Next World ～並行世界の恋人～ is a Japanese drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Fuji TV on February 1, 2026. It ended on March 1, 2026. It stars Shoma Nagumo, Takuto Hamaya, Souta Uemura and Shugo Nakayama.
A college student’s ordinary life turns upside down when a mysterious senior claims they’re lovers from a parallel world.
Premise
A college student’s ordinary life turns upside down when a mysterious senior claims they’re lovers from a parallel world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shoma Nagumo as Sara Kogami
- Takuto Hamaya as Fu Yotsuba
- Souta Uemura as Jin Kano
- Shugo Nakayama as Taiga Iimura
- Yuka Tano as Yutori Yuzuki
- Chika Arakawa as Momota Naruka
- Shunsuke Karaki as Yuta Adachi
- Rei Fujizono as Karen Tsuruhisa
Supporting cast
- Hiroaki Iwanaga as Ryu Karahara
- Megumi Yokoyama as Rana Kogami
Guest cast
- Masato Kunigami as Muto Kaishin (Ep.06)
- Shun Nishime as Rakumoto Ai (Ep.06)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 14 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | March 8, 2026 | March 8, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 12 | February 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Special Episode 1 This is a story set in another parallel world. Since high school, Fu has secretly loved Sara but never found the courage to confess. When a rare opportunity arises, Fu joins a student council camp and finally crosses paths with Sara. Will this unspoken crush become the turning point that rewrites their fate? |
March 8, 2026 |
| 2 |
Special Episode 2 After Fu is accidentally injured, Sara carries him back to the cottage, bringing them closer than ever. At everyone’s request, Sara performs a heartfelt song just for Fu, and the air between them turns undeniably intimate. |
March 8, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After a day of disasters, Fu's life is upended when elite senior Sara appears to claim they are now lovers. |
February 1, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Parallel world Sara launches a bold, straight-on pursuit, declaring he will win over Yotsube of this world all over again! |
February 1, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Fu helps Sara search for a way home, but their constant closeness ignites campus rumors about their true bond. |
February 8, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 1, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 1, 2026 |
| Runtime | 26 minutes |
| Status | ended |