Popular Manga 'That Genius Obsesses Over His Fake Girlfriend' to Get Live-Action Drama Adaptation Starring B&ZAI's Konno Daiki and Hinatazaka46's Kato Shiho

The popular manga 'That Genius Obsesses Over His Fake Girlfriend' is officially getting a live-action drama adaptation, set to air in CBC TV's Drama Trip slot. The series will premiere on April 23rd (Thursday) at 0:58 AM.

This drama is a doting love story that begins with a 'contractual relationship' between a solitary genius programmer and a caring, yet unfortunate, young woman. Konno Daiki of B&ZAI will play Wakatsuki Iku, one of the protagonists—a handsome genius programmer who recently returned from overseas, known for his rude remarks and misanthropic demeanor that keeps others at bay. This marks Konno's first lead role and his first regular drama appearance, delighting fans who are celebrating this 'goal achieved'.

For the other lead role, Hoshino Rin, the caring but unfortunate woman, Kato Shiho of Hinatazaka46 has been cast. Kato will also be a co-lead in the series. Perhaps to match the character's setting in the drama, Kato's distinctive 'blunt bangs' have become a talking point among fans, with comments like 'foreshadowing paid off' and 'following the original manga'. Fans are eagerly anticipating her performance, expressing sentiments like 'I'm worried if my heart can handle this moe-kyun drama, but I'm so excited', 'she's too cute', and 'I've found a reason to live'.

The script is penned by Shimo Ayumi, who is also generating excitement herself with teasers like 'What kind of fake girlfriend is doted on by a genius system engineer!?', drawing attention to her storytelling prowess. The original manga has sold over 900,000 copies, and the drama adaptation announcement was accompanied by a new illustration from the original author, further heightening expectations for the series.

A program page has already been set up on TVer, and many fans have added it to their 'favorites', eagerly awaiting the broadcast. There's no doubt that this possessive love story centered around a genius will brighten up the late-night hours this spring.

The context

CBC TV is a regional television station based in Nagoya, Japan, known for its local programming and drama slots. The 'Drama Trip' slot is a specific time frame, often late-night, dedicated to new drama series. The trend of adapting popular manga into live-action dramas is very common in Japan. B&ZAI is a fictional or lesser-known idol group, and Konno Daiki is an idol making his acting debut in a lead role. Hinatazaka46 is a prominent Japanese idol group, and Kato Shiho is a well-known member. TVer is a popular Japanese streaming service where viewers can watch TV programs on demand, often used for catch-up viewing. A 'moe-kyun drama' refers to a genre of drama designed to evoke strong affectionate feelings ('moe') and heart-fluttering moments ('kyun') from viewers, often featuring cute or endearing characters and romantic plots. 'Blunt bangs' (ぱっつん前髪 - pattsun maegami) is a specific hairstyle where the bangs are cut straight across the forehead; fans noting this detail suggests it aligns with the character's appearance in the original manga, indicating faithful adaptation.

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