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Same-Sex Japanese Dating Reality Show ‘The Boyfriend’ Renewed by Netflix as Court Rules Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
Netflix has greenlit a second season of its groundbreaking Japanese same-sex dating reality series 'The Boyfriend.'
The decision, which found that the ban violates citizens’ constitutional right to pursue happiness, adds pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s minority government to act on marriage equality. The show’s success translated into significant career momentum for its nine participants, whose social media followings have experienced a remarkable surge, expanding by an average of 120 times since the series premiered. Season 2 will introduce viewers to a fresh ensemble of participants, with returning hosts Magumi, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, drag queen Durian Lollobrigida, and Yoshimi Tokui reprising their roles as guides through the contestants’ journeys.
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