A fateful romance between a lonely yakuza seeking a way out of the shadows and a warm, pure-hearted preschool teacher. When Ryuji accidentally abducts the wrong man, he expects chaos-not Makoto, a gentle soul who recognizes him as a long-lost protector from his childhood. Despite starting with the worst encounter imaginable, their shared past reignites a profound bond. Even as danger closes in and Ryuji tries to push him away, Makoto refuses to let him suffer in solitude again. A touching, destined love story where captivity turns into salvation.

My Captor Was My Beloved (2026)

September 12, 2026 1 season

Drama

A fateful romance between a lonely yakuza seeking a way out of the shadows and a warm, pure-hearted preschool teacher.

When Ryuji accidentally abducts the wrong man, he expects chaos-not Makoto, a gentle soul who recognizes him as a long-lost protector from his childhood. Despite starting with the worst encounter imaginable, their shared past reignites a profound bond. Even as danger closes in and Ryuji tries to push him away, Makoto refuses to let him suffer in solitude again. A touching, destined love story where captivity turns into salvation.

Cast

Shunsuke Ikezoe Ryuji Aota Eisuke Takamatsu Mikio Urano Ryosuke Matsuzawa Makoto Sakashita