Series synopsis
Badly in Love, also known as ラヴ上等 is a Japanese reality television series that premiered on Netflix on December 9, 2025. It was created by MEGUMI. It stars MEGUMI, AK-69 and Nagano.
In Japan's first dating show for rebellious yankiis, 11 singles butt heads, forge bonds and live together for 14 days as they go all out to find the one.
Premise
In Japan's first dating show for rebellious yankiis, 11 singles butt heads, forge bonds and live together for 14 days as they go all out to find the one.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | December 9, 2025 | December 23, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Former delinquents with turbulent pasts gather at a school, full of confidence and bravado. As their 14-day communal life begins, the men quickly clash in intense confrontations, determined not to be underestimated—while romance also starts to unfold at a surprising speed. |
December 9, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Tensions rise between Yanbo and Milk following a sauna incident, while the men face off in one-on-one fights with dates on the line. Meanwhile, the women head to a Kabukicho host club under the guise of a “field trip,” only for unexpected drama to unfold. |
December 9, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 An unprecedented incident leads to a sudden farewell, leaving Tekarin devastated. As the heavy atmosphere lingers, a transfer student joins the group. Meanwhile, signs of romance begin to emerge for Tsu-chan, who had remained on the sidelines until now. |
December 9, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 9, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 23, 2025 |
| Status | continue |