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59% Critic Match
Love on Trial
“In the world of idols, love is a crime.”
5.9 / 10• 2026• 2h 4m•NR• Japanese
DramaMusicRomance
Storyline
Mai, a rising J-Pop idol, is finally about to have her big break when she unexpectedly falls in love. But in a treacherous industry where young singers must maintain an image of flawless purity, love is forbidden. When her relationship is exposed, Mai's agency takes drastic action, dragging the couple to court over the "no love" clause in her contract, throwing her life into chaos.
Cast & Crew
Kyoko Saito
Mai Yamaoka
Lead
Yuki Kura
Kei Mayama
Yuna Nakamura
Nanaka Shimizu
Miyu Ogawa
Risa Otani
Mitsuki Imamura
Minami Miura
Hinano Sakura
Himena Tsujimoto
Erika Karata
Saya Yabuki
Kenjiro Tsuda
Koichi Yoshida
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Koji Fukada's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Love on Trial is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
