Love Is Blind: Japan

Love Is Blind: Japan
GenreReality
Created byChris Coelen
Presented by
  • Takashi Fujii
  • Yuka Itaya
Country of originJapan
Original languageJapanese
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes11
Production
Running time47–71 minutes
Production companyTV Man Union
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseFebruary 8 (2022-02-08) –
February 22, 2022 (2022-02-22)
Related
Love Is Blind

Love is Blind: Japan is a Japanese reality television series based on the American show by the same name hosted by Takashi Fujii and Yuka Itaya which premiered on Netflix on February 8, 2022, as a three-week event. Although a second season was greenlit on March 24, 2022,[1] it was later revealed on October 13, 2022, that it had been canceled.[2]

Season summary

Couples Married Still together Relationship notes
Motomi and Ryotaro Yes Yes Motomi and Ryotaro got married and had a son in April 2023.[3]
Midori and Wataru Yes Yes Midori and Wataru got married and had a daughter in January 2023.[3]
Ayano and Shuntaro No No They did not get married because Shuntaro said no at the altar due to communication issues between the couple.[4]
Kaoru and Misaki No No They split up because Kaoru felt that Misaki was not interested in getting to know her.[4]
Nana and Yudai No No They split up once Nana learned that Yudai has not been "completely truthful" to her about many of his personal stances.[4]
Minami and Mori No No They split up after a series of "tearful arguments and hours-long discussions".[4]
Nanako and Odacchi No No They split early on in the show after Nanako complained that Odacchi was "more focused on his work" than their relationship.[4]
Priyanka and Mizuki No No They split up shortly after the post-pod honeymoons due to Mizuki having lied about owning the company he worked at, despite only being an employee there.[4]

Participants

Name Age Occupation Relationship status
Ryotaro 32 Hairstylist Married
Motomi 27 Advertising Salesperson
Wataru 38 Executive Married
Midori 30 Business Planner
Ayano 30 Corporate Worker Split at the wedding
Shuntaro 56 Consultant
Kaoru 31 Singer-Songwriter Split before the wedding
Misaki 31 Baseball Coach
Nana 31 Online Marketer Split before the wedding
Yudai 23 Men's Hairstylist
Minami 26 Architect Split before the wedding
Mori 37 Cosmetic Dermatologist
Nanako 35 Ex-Ballet Instructor Split before the wedding
Odacchi 31 Comedian
Priyanka 27 Entrepreneur Split before the wedding
Mizuki 29 Restaurateur
Takumi 23 Ex-Maritime Self-Defense Force Officer Not engaged
Jinya 26 Hair and Makeup Stylist
Atsushi 42 Business Owner
Sho 28 Design Firm Owner
Ryoga 30 Real Estate Agent
Toshie 39 Aromatherapy Instructor
Eri 32 Fitness Trainer
Maki 34 Yoga Instructor

Episodes

Love Is Blind: Japan season 1 episodes
No.Title Original release date
Week 1
1"Falling in Love... Through a Wall"February 8, 2022 (2022-02-08)
2"Nice to Meet You, My Beloved"February 8, 2022 (2022-02-08)
3"Labyrinth of Love"February 8, 2022 (2022-02-08)
4"That's When You Moved My Heart"February 8, 2022 (2022-02-08)
5"Just the Two of Us"February 8, 2022 (2022-02-08)
Week 2
6"Endings and Beginnings"February 15, 2022 (2022-02-15)
7"The Cohabitation Test"February 15, 2022 (2022-02-15)
8"Once More on One Knee"February 15, 2022 (2022-02-15)
9"An Ill-Fitting Dress"February 15, 2022 (2022-02-15)
Week 3
10"Countdown to "I Do""February 22, 2022 (2022-02-22)
11"Decision Time"February 22, 2022 (2022-02-22)

See also

  • Sexy Beasts, a dating program on Netflix with a similar premise of disguising contestants' looks with prosthetics and make-up.
  • Married at First Sight, a dating program on Peacock where participants marry strangers for a period of eight to ten weeks before they must choose to divorce or stay married.
  • Perfect Match, a dating program where former dating reality television contestants pair up and compete in challenges as they aim to become the most compatible match.

References

  1. ↑ Walsh, Charlotte (March 24, 2022). "'Love Is Blind: Japan' Crosses the Reveal Bridge to Season 2". Netflix. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Netflixの恋愛リアリティーショー制作中止 「ラブ・イズ・ブラインド JAPAN」シーズン2" [Netflix cancels production of romance reality show "Love is Blind Japan" season 2]. シネマトゥデイ (in Japanese). October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Watch Love Is Blind: Japan If You Want More Wholesome Romances Like Brett and Tiffany's". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kaloi, Stephanie (15 March 2022). "Here's What The Stars Of Love Is Blind: Japan Are Up To Now". The List. Retrieved 23 August 2026.