Series synopsis
That Genius is Attached to His Fake Girlfriend, also known as その天才様は偽装彼女に執着する is a Japanese comedy drama television series that premiered on CBC on April 24, 2026. It stars Konno Taiki, Kato Shiho, Kanon and Joe Hori.
On the verge of turning 30, Hoshino Rin, a “kind but unfortunate girl who takes care of others”, is at rock bottom, with neither a job nor a boyfriend.
Through her older brother’s introduction, she begins working as a housekeeper for Wakatsuki Iku, a genius programmer. However, the person she is assigned to is the very same “mysteriously insensitive man” who once ruined her marriage prospects. Although their relationship begins with the worst possible reunion, the housekeeping contract eventual ...
Premise
On the verge of turning 30, Hoshino Rin, a “kind but unfortunate girl who takes care of others”, is at rock bottom, with neither a job nor a boyfriend.
Through her older brother’s introduction, she begins working as a housekeeper for Wakatsuki Iku, a genius programmer. However, the person she is assigned to is the very same “mysteriously insensitive man” who once ruined her marriage prospects. Although their relationship begins with the worst possible reunion, the housekeeping contract eventually comes to include a “romantic partner contract” as well…
A doting love story filled with strong possessiveness, led by an awkward “genius,” begins!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Konno Taiki as Wakatsuki Iku
- Kato Shiho as Hoshino Rin
- Kanon as Saya
- Joe Hori as Hoshino Subaru
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 1 episode.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 1 | April 24, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 24, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 24, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 24, 2026 |
| Status | continue |