Series synopsis
My Beautiful Man, also known as 美しい彼 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on MBS on November 18, 2021. It ended on February 28, 2023. It stars Riku Hagiwara, Yusei Yagi, Akira Takano and Yuto Tsubone.
A shy and insecure high school student harbors a growing crush on his classmate, the coolest and most beautiful boy in school.
Premise
A shy and insecure high school student harbors a growing crush on his classmate, the coolest and most beautiful boy in school.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Riku Hagiwara as Kazunari Hira
- Yusei Yagi as Sou Kiyoi
- Akira Takano as Kazuki Koyama
- Yuto Tsubone as Shirota
- Kento Sakurai as Miki
- Momoka as Momo
- Shuri Nakamura as Kurata
- Aya Marsh as Shima
Supporting cast
- Soko Wada as Hiromi Noguchi
- Nimura Sawa as Anna
- Motoki Ochiai as Katsumi Shitara
- Wataru Kuriyama as Yohei Koyama
- Kenshin Endo as Sawazaki
Guest cast
- Akari Takaishi as Kanna
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 18, 2021 | December 23, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 4 | February 8, 2023 | March 1, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A shy student with a stutter finds his world transformed when he meets the magnetic Kiyoi. |
November 18, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Summer brings a spark as Taira and Kiyoi share a fleeting, dreamlike moment alone together. |
November 25, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As school ends and fame divides them, Taira clings to one final memory of his beloved “King.” |
December 2, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Now living together, Hirano’s devotion borders on obsession as Kiyoi wrestles with his pride. |
February 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Kiyoi recalls their first bond, while Hirano secretly spies—his love blurring trust and longing. |
February 15, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Hirano enters a photo contest to honor Kiyoi, but envy and self-doubt test his quiet devotion. |
February 22, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 18, 2021 |
| Last aired | February 28, 2023 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |