Netflix’s Asian‑Drama catalogue keeps expanding. The streaming giant just announced its newest romantic‑comedy, Romantics Anonymous, set to launch exclusively on the platform this fall—premiering on October 16, 2025.
Series Overview
A cross‑border cast from Japan and Korea brings to life an off‑beat love story about two people whose anxieties would normally keep them apart:
- Sosuke Fujiwara (Shun Oguri) is a man who recoils from physical contact.
- Hana (Han Hyo‑joo) is a woman who can’t stand eye contact.
In a surprising twist, each seems immune to the other’s particular phobia, allowing an unexpected romance to blossom.
Creative Team
- Director: Sho Tsukikawa
- Source Material: Adapted from the French film Les Emotifs Anonymes (directed by Jean‑Pierre Améris; screenplay by Améris & Philippe Blasband)
- Production Design: Lee Ha‑jun (known for Parasite)
- Editor: Jin‑mo Yang (also Parasite)
- Director of Photography: Kosuke Yamada (Beyond Goodbye)
- Music Director: Dalpalan (South Korea)
- Developed by: Park So‑yeon
- Produced by: YONG FILM and YONGFILM JAPAN
Plot Synopsis
The first‑look teaser introduces Sosuke Fujiwara, the heir to a major confectionery empire, who suffers from germophobia and an aversion to touch. Across the screen is Hana, a talented chocolatier whose specialty desserts have made her shop a hit—yet she hides a crippling fear of eye contact. Hana works anonymously for the upscale chocolate boutique Le Sauveur.
When Sosuke assumes leadership of Le Sauveur, he initiates a series of changes and arranges a meeting with the equally anxious Hana. To both their astonishment, Hana can finally meet his gaze, and Sosuke no longer flinches at her touch. Their day‑to‑day interactions unfold as a gentle, slow‑burning romance, gradually drawing the two together in a sweet, heartfelt way.
Main Cast
| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shun Oguri | Sosuke Fujiwara | Heir to a confectionery dynasty, terrified of germs and physical contact. |
| Han Hyo‑joo | Hana | Gifted chocolatier plagued by an extreme fear of eye contact. |
| Jin Akanishi | Hiro | Sosuke’s best friend, owner of a jazz bar, secretly admired by Hana. |
| Yuri Nakamura | Irene | Long‑time friend of Sosuke and therapist who also counsels Hana. |
| Ryo Narita | Takashi Fujiwara | Sosuke’s supportive cousin at the company. |
| Ayumi Ito | Motomi Kawamura | Head chocolatier at Le Sauveur, pouring her heart into the shop. |
| Eiji Okuda | Kenji Kuroiwa | Owner of Le Sauveur, who understands Hana’s scopophobia and cares deeply for her. |
| Koichi Sato | Shuntaro Fujiwara | Sosuke’s father, chairman of Futago Confectionery. |
Romantics Anonymous promises a whimsical, character‑driven exploration of love that defies personal boundaries, set against a backdrop of delectable confections and cross‑cultural charm. Mark your calendars for October 16, 2025—the series will be streaming only on Netflix.
