Popular Office Romance Drama '10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40' Gets a Movie Adaptation!

Following the massive success of the drama series starring Shunsuke Kazama and Kohei Shoji, which captivated audiences with its office romance between an age-gap boss and subordinate, it has been officially announced that '10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40' is being made into a film. Scheduled for release on January 22, 2027, fans have flooded social media with joy and celebratory messages at the prospect of seeing Suzume and Keiji on the big screen once again.

The series has maintained a devoted following even after its broadcast ended. Upon hearing the news of the movie adaptation, fans shared a wave of enthusiastic comments, such as 'I am already looking forward to seeing Suzume and Keiji again!', 'It's too wonderful to be able to see it on the silver screen!', and 'Following the drama, I have a feeling the heart-throbbing moments won't stop in the theater!' The announcement also coincided with a fan appreciation event, making the celebration even more special for supporters.

Shunsuke Kazama commented, 'A story that received so much love is now becoming a movie,' while Kohei Shoji stated, 'We will continue to depict the daily lives of Suzume and Keiji just as before,' showing the strong enthusiasm of the cast. With the release set for January 2027, fans will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on future updates and the unveiling of new visuals.

The context

'10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40' is a Japanese Boys' Love (BL) office romance drama that gained significant attention for its portrayal of a romance between male colleagues with an age gap. In Japan, the BL genre has seen a massive surge in mainstream popularity, with many manga adaptations successfully crossing over into live-action television dramas and films, drawing passionate fandoms both domestically and internationally.

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