Aloha Takamatsu is a Japanese dancer and actor. He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, on October 26, 2000, and made his debut in the entertainment industry in 2018, as a member and leader of the J-pop group, DAN⇄JYO. He made his debut as an actor in 2020, taking his first role in a television drama. In 2022, he debuted as a member of the J-pop group, Bullet Train. Since his debut as an actor, he has appeared in a handful of television dramas, including “Tokyo in April is…” (2023).

Aloha Takamatsu

Journalist Akihiro Miyata (Makoto Hasegawa) seeks out top university professor Takashi Iwanaga (Robin Furuya) to write a column for his magazine, only to discover that the professor is his former boyfriend and high school classmate. Back in their high school days, Akihiro and Takashi dreamed of running away together. But Akihiro has since moved on to find a girlfriend and a demanding career. While Takashi wants to rekindle their former friendship, Akihiro wants to keep things professional between them. However, old emotions begin to bubble to the surface. Will they get a second chance at love? Or is it time to say goodbye to the past – once and for all? This 2024 Japanese BL drama series was based on a manga by Keiko Kinoshita and was directed by Yasukawa Yuka.

Love Is Better the Second Time Around

Love me tender, love me twice

Shiraishi Yuto

Childhood best friends Kazuma Takizawa (Yuki Sakurai) and Ren Ishihara (Aloha Takamatsu) were inseparable until Kazuma’s family moved to the US. A decade later, they reunite as adults when they unexpectedly find themselves working at the same company. However, the once warm and friendly Ren now seems distant and aloof, leaving Kazuma unsure how to reconnect. As they navigate their professional and personal lives, old emotions resurface, forcing them to confront their past. Will they rekindle their childhood bond, and could their friendship evolve into something deeper? This 2023 Japanese drama series was based on a manga series by Haru and was directed by Yuho Ishibashi.

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