Japanese-Korean Drama Romantics Anonymous To Premiere On October 16
Netflix is set to release a new drama series titled Romantics Anonymous. The show brings together an impressive cast from Japan and Korea that tells the unusual love story of two people dealing with unique anxieties. It highlights how their relationship slowly grows despite their fears.
The series is directed by Sho Tsukikawa and is based on the 2010 French film Les Emotifs Anonymes, directed by Jean-Pierre Améris and co-written by Améris and Philippe Blasband.
A Story Of Love With A Twist
At the center of the story is Sosuke Fujiwara, played by Shun Oguri. Sosuke is the heir to a big confectionery company, but suffers from a fear of germs, so he can't bear touching anyone. Opposite him is Hana, portrayed by Han Hyo-joo, a talented chocolatier who hides behind her creations because of her deep fear of eye contact.
The two meet at Le Sauveur, a popular chocolate shop where Hana works anonymously. When Sosuke takes charge of the company, he wants to bring changes and meets Hana. To their surprise, something unusual happens: Hana can look into Sosuke's eyes, and Sosuke does not hesitate to touch her. This twist becomes the starting point of their sweet and delicate journey together.
'How can a love story blossom between a man afraid of physical contact and a woman who's terrified of eye contact?" read the synopsis of the series.
'Romantics Anonymous will witness the blossoming relationship between these two individuals, alongside a unique twist in their respective conditions: they seem immune to each other," it added.
First Look Teaser
The teaser trailer introduces Sosuke and Hana and gives viewers the first glimpse of their unusual connection. Sosuke is shown as a man trapped by his anxiety, yet responsible for carrying forward a family legacy. Hana, on the other hand, is revealed as the creative mind behind the shop's bestselling chocolates but is unable to face customers because of her fears.
The trailer hints at the slow-burning romance between the two that shows how small everyday interactions turn into meaningful steps toward closeness.
Apart from Shun Oguri and Han Hyo-joo in lead roles, the series features a big ensemble cast that includes Yuri Nakamura, Ryo Narita, Ayumi Ito, Shima Ise, Keiichiro Azuma, Koya Fukuda, Shiori Akita, Ikuho Akiya, Takato Yonemoto, Sayaka Yamaguchi, Mieko Harada, Meiko Kaji, and Eiji Okuda, Jin Akanishi and Koichi Sato.
Creative Team Behind The Series
Apart from Sho Tsukikawa as director, the project has also brought together leading creative names from Asia. Production design is led by Lee Ha-jun, who earlier worked on Parasite. Editing is handled by Jin-mo Yang also associated with Parasite. Kosuke Yamada, known for Beyond Goodbye, has taken charge of cinematography. The music is composed by Dalpalan, a well-known South Korean music director who has won awards for his work.
Release Date
Before its global release, the series will also be showcased on an international stage. The first two episodes of Romantics Anonymous will be screened at the 30th Busan International Film Festival. The festival, scheduled from September 17 to 26, will present the series under the 'On Screen" category
Romantics Anonymous will premiere on Netflix on October 16.
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