Series synopsis
Otomen, also known as オトメン is a Japanese comedy television series that premiered on Fuji TV on August 1, 2009. It ended on November 3, 2009. It stars Masaki Okada, Kaho, Ryo Kimura and Koji Seto.
Otomen is a Japanese romantic comedy manga by manga artist Aya Kanno, which began in Bessatsu Hana to Yume in late 2006 and concluded on November 26, 2012. The series has been adapted into a live action TV drama. The series has been one of the best-selling shōjo properties in America, since being licensed by Viz Media. The series is also licensed in France by Delcourt and in Spain by Planeta DeAgostini.
Premise
Otomen is a Japanese romantic comedy manga by manga artist Aya Kanno, which began in Bessatsu Hana to Yume in late 2006 and concluded on November 26, 2012. The series has been adapted into a live action TV drama. The series has been one of the best-selling shōjo properties in America, since being licensed by Viz Media. The series is also licensed in France by Delcourt and in Spain by Planeta DeAgostini.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Masaki Okada as Masamune Asuka
- Kaho as Miyakozuka Ryo
- Ryo Kimura as Tonomine Hajime
- Koji Seto as Ariake Yamato
- Nobuhiko Takada as Ryo's father
- Kanako Yanagihara as Hanazawa Yumeko
- Shingo Tsurumi as Asuka's father
- Kazuma Sano as Tachibana Juta
Supporting cast
- Emi Takei as Tachibana Kuriko
- Tomohiro Ichikawa as Kurokawa Kitora
- Mirei Kiritani as Oharida Miyabi
- Mirai Yamamoto as Asuka's mother
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | August 1, 2009 | October 17, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 4 | October 13, 2009 | November 3, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Let's Love Otomen | August 1, 2009 |
| 2 | My Sassy Mother & Son | August 8, 2009 |
| 3 | Targeted Otomen! | August 15, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otomen ♂ Paradise | October 13, 2009 |
| 2 | Flowers Over Otomen | October 20, 2009 |
| 3 | Words that I wanted to tell you most Part 1 | October 27, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 1, 2009 |
| Last aired | November 3, 2009 |
| Runtime | 36 minutes |
| Status | Ended |