Sachi Narashima’s ‘Cosmetic Playlover’ Boys-Love Manga Gets Live-Action TV Series on August 5
The wait is over! The live-action adaptation of Sachi Narashima’s addictive manga, Cosmetic Playlover, is finally here! Get ready to indulge in a sizzling tale of romance, cosmetics, and drama as it premieres on Fuji TV on August 5th at 2:55 a.m. JST.
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Meet the dashing leads, Sou Okuno as Natsume Mamiya and Yūdai Toyoda as Touma Sahashi, who will bring this fiery story to life!
Taking the reins is the talented director, Takehiro Shindo, while Hiroko Kanasugi pens the script and Kōji Endō composes the captivating music.

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Animate International has licensed the manga, which is also available digitally through Manga Planet’s futekiya platform, under the BL category. Check out the synopsis:
Beauty consultant Natsume Mamiya is forced to work with his junior, Touma Sahashi, and things get even more complicated when Touma discovers Natsume’s secret and uses it to his advantage!
Narashima launched the manga in 2017, and it has since won numerous awards, including the BL category of NTT Solmare’s Digital Comic Award in 2021. With its sizzling premise and alluring characters, Cosmetic Playlover is sure to capture your attention!
Sources: Cosmetic Playlover live-action series’ website and X/Twitter account, Comic Natalie