We are Worse at Love Than Pandas: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The series follows Shibata Ichiha, an editor for a publishing company who is struggling in her work and love life. She begins ghostwriting a love advice column for a former model, which leads her to seek advice from Shido Tsukasa, an eccentric associate professor who studies animal courtship behavior. Through the lens of how animals find mates, the characters navigate their own complex relationships, offering insights into human happiness.

Series details

• Title: We are Worse at Love Than Pandas
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Japanese
• Genres: Comedy, Romance
• Premiere date: 2026-01-10
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-03-14
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: NTV
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Hulu Japan
• Network country: Japan
• TVMaze ID: 92687
• IMDb ID: tt39345745
• TVDB ID: 470621

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-01-10; final listed air date 2026-03-14; episode order: 10.

Source and licence

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