Series synopsis
10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40, also known as 40までにしたい10のこと is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on BS TV Tokyo on July 5, 2025. It ended on September 19, 2025. It was created by Mamita. It stars Shunsuke Kazama, Kohei Shoji, Yuki Hirako and Amon Hirai.
A 39-year-old man who is perpetually single makes a bucket list of things to do before he turns 40 — and finds love along the way.
Premise
A 39-year-old man who is perpetually single makes a bucket list of things to do before he turns 40 — and finds love along the way.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shunsuke Kazama as Suzume Tojo
- Kohei Shoji as Keishi Tanaka
- Yuki Hirako as Kuroki Keisuke
- Amon Hirai as Hayate Tanaka
- Riko Takayama as Akane Utagawa
- Watanabe Keisuke as Sho Yoshizawa
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | July 5, 2025 | September 19, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Boss and His Subordinate: A Sudden Office Romance Suzume’s secret Wishlist sparks an unexpected age-gap romance when his younger subordinate discovers it. |
July 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
You’ve Got Sauce Here: The Touch of His Fingertips A takoyaki errand turns intimate when Keiji follows Suzume home, leading to an unexpected night together. |
July 12, 2025 |
| 3 |
Sudden Rain, Wet Hair and Soft Lips A long-awaited date at Sea Paradise turns tender when rain interrupts, bringing Suzume and Keiji closer. |
July 19, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BS TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 5, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 19, 2025 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 00:12:00 |