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A New Short Drama Series on FANY:D

This May, a new short drama titled 'In Love with Your Body' will grace the digital screens via the video streaming service FANY:D. Produced by Sion, a leading production company based in Tokyo, the series begins streaming on May 1, 2026.

Plot Overview

The narrative poses the intriguing question: Can love be built through weight training? The storyline unfolds with a floundering salaryman, Jun Saotome, whose life revolves around his sole passion—working out. Embodying the belief that muscles never betray, he finds his routine disrupted when the gym owner Kiko Ichimonji approaches him with an unexpected proclamation: “I can’t help but notice your muscles!” Thus begins a love story wrapped in the world of boys' love, alongside the enigmatic bartender Crystal Noda, who brings his own mysterious charm to the plot.

Key Details of the Series

• - Title: FANY:D 'In Love with Your Body'
• - Cast:

- Risen Shishido as Jun Saotome
- Hiroto Sakuraba as Kiko Ichimonji
- Crystal Noda as the bartender
- Ryan Oishi
- Ryotaro Matsushita
- Yutaro
- Ikeshita Daikatsu
- The cast also features various talents from Yoshimoto Kogyo.

• - Production Team:

- Director: Tetsuya Yoshinaka (Sion)
- Assistant Director: An Kato (Sion)
- Executive Producer: Kazutaka Shimura (FANY Studio)
- Producers: Kenta Hamanaka (Yoshimoto Kogyo), Megumi Sugawara (Sion), Daisuke Tomita (Sion)
- Screenwriter: Hyogō Yuutaku
- Planner: Yasuha Yamada
- Production Company: Sion

• - Streaming Platform: FANY:D Link to FANY:D

- Availability: The first few episodes will be available for free, with subsequent episodes requiring payment.
- App Download: Download the FANY:D app

Cast Insights

The cast members shared their excitement in various interviews.

Risen Shishido, who takes on the protagonist role of Jun Saotome, mentioned: “I was nervous as this is my first lead and first boys' love story. Reading the script made me wonder if I could handle it, but with everyone’s support, I found my way through. My personal favorite muscle is the chest and I believe the muscles are the highlight of this story.”

Hiroto Sakuraba, portraying Kiko Ichimonji, stated: “I worked hard to convey the charisma of my character. I recommend paying attention to the emotional struggles depicted in the storyline—there’s a significant connection between the characters' muscles and their emotional development.”

Crystal Noda, who plays the bartender, humorously remarked: “I had the role of a bartender, and I cleverly managed to keep the script hidden beneath the bar counter, which allowed me to perform without memorizing lines. The performance quality from everyone is astounding, and the muscle display is indeed a noteworthy point!”

What is FANY:D?

FANY:D is an innovative short drama application that features episodes ranging from 1 to 3 minutes long, aiming to bring quick entertainment to users. The early episodes are free, but later episodes will be available for a pay-per-view format. Visit FANY:D official site

About Sion

Founded over 30 years ago, Sion specializes in creating captivating television programming. With a strong reputation for producing popular shows and winning prestigious awards, the company has recently expanded into digital content, providing services such as video consulting and talent casting among others. Their ability to fuse entertainment with innovation stands out in the industry today.

Contact Information

• - Headquarters: 2-10-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 10th Floor Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan
• - President: Shinichi Ito
• - Services Provided: TV show and corporate video production, video consulting, talent casting, and more.

Visit Sion's website for more information

Check out the exciting launch of 'In Love with Your Body' and dive into a world where love and muscles intertwine!