Badly in Love, Netflix’s latest unscripted series, is not your typical slow-burn dating reality show. On the contrary, it promises the kind of raw honesty you rarely see on screen. Intrigued? Keep scrolling to know more about Badly in Love, including its complete episode release schedule.
Set in the secluded Badly in Love Academy, the dating reality show sees 11 former yankii (a Japanese term for delinquent youngsters) seek love under one roof. These once-feared rebels must face their turbulent pasts, navigate budding crushes and undertake the unfamiliar task of being vulnerable and expressing their feelings.
Produced by actor MEGUMI, the show is a dating experiment that embraces the beauty of unfiltered personalities. Beneath the tough swagger of these contestants lie stories of heartbreak, resilience and the longing to be understood.
Can people who grew up fighting for survival finally fight for love instead?
Complete release schedule of Netflix’s Japanese dating reality series Badly in Love
New episodes of the dating reality show drop every Tuesday until the finale airs on 23 December. Here is its complete episode release schedule:
Episode 1-4: 9 December 2025 (Out now)
Episode 5-7: 16 December 2025
Episode 8-10: 23 December 2025
Who are the emcees of the Japanese dating show on Netflix?
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The three emcees who bring their unique perspectives to the show include:
MEGUMI, an actor known for her interest in raw emotional storytelling.
AK-69, a rapper whose intense and straightforward attitude resonates with the show’s themes
Nagano, a comedian who jokes that he’s “bad at dating shows”.
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Who are the contestants participating in the reality series?
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Here are the 11 contestants of Badly in Love:
Oto-san, aka Otoha: A 22-year-old student and hostess, who loves to flaunt her full-torso tattoos.
Baby, aka Yuria: A 25-year-old painter/performer who grew up in poverty and foster care. She is trained in karate.
Tekarin, aka Hikaru: A 21-year-old bar staff and underground fighter, who was expelled after fighting back against a senior student. She loves kids.
Kiichan, aka Kirei: A 23-year-old model and makeup instructor, who flaunts gal-style fashion and is also a former fighter who carries a wooden sword.
Amo, aka AMO: A 27-year-old show dancer, who vows to “win them all.”
Tsu-chan, aka Shunya Tsukahara: A 30-year-old hostess and club owner, former biker-gang leader who claims, “looks are everything,” and hates tomatoes.
Milk, aka Takumi Sato: A 22-year-old construction worker and former Kawasaki gang boss who becomes “hopelessly devoted” once in love.
Tackle, aka Sho Tsuda: A 24-year-old bonsai artist with a bulky physique.
Nisei, aka Nisei Sakurai: A 27-year-old bar owner, who is a former street fighter turned boxer.
Yanboh, aka Isamu Nishizawa: A 30-year-old rapper and ex-yakuza member who does not like to mince words.
Ten-ten, aka Tensei Nanahoshi: A charismatic 25-year-old club host.
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Is there a trailer for Badly in Love?
Yes, watch the trailer for Badly in Love below:
(Hero and Feature Image credits: Netflix Japan)
Note : The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.