Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami Live-Action Adaptation: Cast, Release Details, and What Fans Should Expect
The BL romantic comedy Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami (やたらやらしい深見くん), created by Ayaka Matsumoto, is making the jump from manga and anime to live-action. Tokyo MX and streaming service DMM TV confirmed a live-action television adaptation that will premiere in April — bringing Kaji and Fukami's awkward, combustible chemistry to life. Below we break down the announcement, cast and crew, release details, and what the adaptation could mean for fans of the series and BL drama in general.
Official Announcement and Premiere Date
Producers announced that Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami will debut on Tokyo MX on April 6, with the broadcast scheduled for 25:20 (which is effectively April 7 at 1:20 a.m. JST). The series will also be available to stream on DMM TV and TVer, making it accessible to viewers who prefer on-demand platforms. For the announcement directly from the production side, see the DMM TV post. DMM TV's X/Twitter account.
Cast and Creative Team
The live-action series casts Atsuki Kashio in the role of Kaji and Yū Miyazaki as Fukami — two actors tasked with capturing the push-and-pull that drives the manga's romantic tension. Behind the camera, director Emiko Shirai leads the project while Nao Shioji is responsible for the screenplay. Their combined vision will be central to translating the manga’s comedic beats and the quieter, intimate moments between the leads from page (and prior anime) into live-action pacing and performances.
Why the casting matters
Kaji and Fukami are written as opposites on the surface: Kaji’s outwardly “perfect” persona versus Fukami’s reserved, disheveled IT-worker appearance. Casting actors who can sell both the comedic timing and the underlying vulnerability of these characters is crucial — the adaptation’s success will depend on believable chemistry and nuanced portrayals rather than exaggerated tropes alone.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
As noted, Tokyo MX will carry the broadcast starting April 6 (25:20 / April 7 at 1:20 a.m.). DMM TV will stream the series concurrently, with episodes also appearing on TVer. This multi-platform release strategy is common for late-night drama slots in Japan, helping reach both broadcast viewers and streaming audiences who prefer to watch on-demand.
Manga Origins, Licensing, and Availability
Ayaka Matsumoto launched Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami on WWWave Corporation’s ComicFesta website in 2022. Suiseisha has published compiled volumes of the series, with the fourth volume released on January 16 (as reported in source announcements). The series has gained an international footprint through distribution on platforms such as Coolmic, and digital services like Renta! also publish the manga in English-language markets.
Seven Seas Entertainment picked up a license under its BL imprint and announced a planned release of the first English volume in September. That licensing move helped raise the series’ profile outside Japan and paved the way for increased international interest in both the anime and live-action versions.
Previous Anime Adaptation and Related Media
Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami already received an AnimeFesta-produced anime adaptation, which premiered on Japanese television in April 2025. The OceanVeil streaming service began carrying the anime in March 2025, including an English dub produced by Ascendent Animation. That prior anime provided a blueprint for tone and character interpretation that the live-action team may draw from while also carving its own path in terms of visual style and performance.
What Fans Can Expect from a Live-Action BL Adaptation
Live-action BL adaptations face a balancing act: remaining faithful to character-driven romance while adjusting story beats for a different medium. Fans should look for:
- Focus on chemistry — the emotional core of Fukami and Kaji’s relationship must be believable and layered.
- Pacing adjustments — the series will likely compress or expand scenes to fit episodic structures and keep momentum for broadcast audiences.
- Visual translation — subtle cues from the manga such as facial expressions, body language, and costume choices will be important to preserve character identity.
- Tone management — retaining the original’s rom-com humor while giving weight to the quieter, romantic scenes will determine audience reception.
Possible challenges
Translating internal monologue or comedic exaggeration from manga panels to live-action can be difficult without feeling forced. The creative team’s choices around direction, editing, and performance will be decisive. Additionally, the late-night broadcast slot suggests a format tuned for mature viewers, which may influence content and presentation.
Where to Follow Updates
For the official premiere details and promotional material, the production’s announcements on DMM TV’s social channels are the most direct source. Industry coverage and interviews will likely follow as the April release approaches — one early report of the adaptation appeared on Comic Natalie. Comic Natalie report.
Final thoughts
Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami’s move to live-action is an exciting next step for a title that has steadily expanded from web manga to print, anime, and now television drama. If the adaptation captures the subtle emotional beats along with the comedic spark between Kaji and Fukami, it could become a standout BL drama for both domestic and international audiences. With a clear release date, a committed cast, and experienced creative staff, this series is one to watch when it premieres on April 6 (aired April 7 at 1:20 a.m. JST on Tokyo MX) — especially for fans who enjoyed the manga and the earlier anime adaptation.
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