Netflix Announces Romantics Anonymous Series

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Koni | Thu, 14.08.2025 Thu, 14.08.2025 — 10:00 WIB

Romantics Anonymous is a Netflix original Japanese–Korean series adapted from the 2010 French film Les Émotifs Anonymes. The story follows two socially anxious individuals who find solace and connection through their love of chocolate. Starring Shun Oguri as Sosuke, a man unable to endure physical contact, and Han Hyo-joo as Hana, a woman who fears eye contact, the series blends tender romance with emotional depth.

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Official Announcement

Netflix has confirmed that Romantics Anonymous will launch globally on October 16, 2025. Adapted from the French-Belgian film Les Émotifs Anonymes (2010), the series tells a tender story of two socially anxious people who discover love through their shared passion for chocolate.

Festival Premiere & Release Date

The first two episodes will be screened in the On Screen section at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in September 2025.
The series will then be released worldwide on Netflix starting October 16, 2025.

Cast & Characters

Shun Oguri as Sosuke, a man unable to bear physical contact.
Han Hyo-joo as Hana, a woman who avoids eye contact out of fear.
Jin Akanishi as Hiro, a bar owner admired by Hana.
Yuri Nakamura as Irene, a therapist who helps Sosuke and Hana confront their anxieties.

Creative Team & Production

Director: Sho Tsukikawa (Yu Yu Hakusho).
Screenplay: Kim Ji-hyun, with collaboration from Yoshikazu Okada.
Cinematography: Kosuke Yamada.
Production Design: Lee Ha-jun (Parasite).
Editor: Yang Jin-mo (Parasite).
Music: Dalpalan.
Executive Producer: Lim Seung-young.
Developed by: Park So-yeon.
Producers: Kim Yong-eun, Choi Gi-young, Kim Keum-sil, Takuro Nagai, Mao Osaki.
Production Companies: YONG FILM (Korea) in collaboration with RIKI PROJECT (Japan).

Cross-Cultural Approach

With its Japanese–Korean collaboration, Romantics Anonymous broadens the charm of the original film. The series preserves the awkward yet heartwarming romantic tone while adding fresh layers through the fusion of languages, cultures, and storytelling traditions from both countries.

Adaptation & Licensing

The series is based on Les Émotifs Anonymes (2010), directed by Jean-Pierre Améris and co-written with Philippe Blasband, from an original idea by Améris. Official adaptation rights are licensed by STUDIOCANAL.

Production Notes

Romantics Anonymous marks the first Japanese series developed and produced by YONG FILM, the acclaimed South Korean studio behind Believer 2, The Call, 20th Century Girl, and My Name is Loh Kiwan.

Synopsis Romantics Anonymous

Sosuke (Shun Oguri), the perfectionist owner of a small chocolate factory, struggles with crippling anxiety that makes human interaction difficult. Hana (Han Hyo-joo), a gifted chocolatier hiding her lack of confidence, shares the same passion for chocolate. Their unexpected bond slowly grows, though not without challenges. Alongside them are Hiro (Jin Akanishi), a charismatic bar owner admired by Hana, and Irene (Yuri Nakamura), a therapist who guides them through their emotional hurdles.

Conclusion

With a star-studded Japanese–Korean cast, creative direction from some of Asia’s finest filmmakers, and the official adaptation rights to an award-winning French film, Romantics Anonymous is set to be a heartfelt romantic drama with global appeal. The series will premiere at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in September 2025, before its worldwide release on Netflix on October 16, 2025.

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Some information in this article is based on references from Netflix and Wikipedia – Romantics Anonymous (TV series) .