Chotto Matou yo, Harutora-kun: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Iki Kishida is a high school senior who struggles to connect with others, choosing to hide his true expressions behind a mask. Enter Harutora Kurobe, a straightforward and fiercely devoted freshman who sees right through the barriers. Despite being complete opposites, their paths cross, sparking an unlikely bond filled with the warmth, awkwardness, and heart-aching tenderness unique to adolescence. As they navigate the bittersweet waters of first love, they must confront their own vulnerabilities in a deeply moving journey of youth and self-growth.

Series details

• Title: Chotto Matou yo, Harutora-kun
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Japanese
• Genres: Romance
• Premiere date: 2026-08-13
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: MBS
• Network country: Japan
• Typical episode runtime: 30 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 93060
• TVDB ID: 480129

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-08-13; final listed air date 2026-10-09.

Source and licence

Adapted from Chotto Matou yo, Harutora-kun on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.