Hosted by Takashi Fujii and Yuka Itaya, Netflix’s “Love is Blind: Japan” is a reality series in which hopeful singles try to find a partner and fall in love unseen. It essentially sticks to the nearly flawless format of the original release, focusing on the real-world challenges any couple must overcome to have a healthy relationship, making it as universal as possible. So now that the first season of this captivating Japanese production has arrived (and received favorable reviews), let’s find out everything there is to know about a possible season 2, shall we?
Love is Blind: Season 2 release date in Japan
Season 1 of “Love is Blind: Japan” premiered on Netflix on February 8, 2022, just three days before the release of the second installment of the American series. We mention this latest release because this first season followed its launch pattern by airing its 11 episodes – lasting 46-70 minutes each – over three weeks. The first five episodes dropped together on the aforementioned date, while the next four aired on February 15. Episodes 10 and 11 thus wrapped up the love-filled extravaganza in one fell swoop on February 22, leaving us with big smiles on our faces.
Coming to season 2, although an official announcement has yet to be made, we believe that Netflix will likely renew the series in question. After all, not only does this entire franchise, including the Brazilian version, have a dedicated following, but it also has overall commercial success as well as opportunities for expansion. Therefore, in order not to lose any of these promising aspects, they might just be inclined to order another installment.
In other words, if all goes well, we can expect “Love is Blind: Japan” Season 2 to be released. somewhere in the first quarter of 2023. This estimate is a year away as the different and complex planning, casting, filming, and post-production processes must be carefully considered.
Love is Blind: Japan Season 2 Cast: Who can participate?
As mentioned above, “Love is Blind: Japan” is hosted by comedian, actor and singer Takashi Fujii, as well as actress and caster Yuka Itaya, which means that if they are regenerated, we will probably see them again. in Season 2. While the former’s credits include “Lost in Translation” (2003), “We Married as a Job” (2016 miniseries), and “Mio’s Cookbook” (2020), the latter is best known for “A Stranger of Mine” (2005), “The Outrage” (2010) and “Followers” (2020 TV series).
Also, even though the first episode of this Japanese dating show followed the stories of eight different couples (16 individuals), the truth is that we probably won’t see them again in the possible season 2 — it will follow a brand new group of simple. This means that no one from Ryotaro, Motomi, Wataru, Midori, Odacchi, Nanako, Yudai, Nana, Mori, Minami, Mizuki, Priya, Misaki, Kaoru, Shuntaro or Ayano will appear in the series as contestants even though most of them between them ended. until walking away single.
Love is Blind: Japan Season 2: What can it be about?
If renewed, “Love is Blind: Japan” Season 2 will follow the standard format and invite a group of marriage-ready singles to meet, mingle, date, and maybe even get engaged through a Wall. Participants will have ten days to get to know each other in these “pods” before making their final decision, after which the couples will be taken on a romantic vacation.
This is where they will first learn if their emotional connection can truly overcome physical attraction or not, just to continue this process by living together for about three or four more weeks. Only then will the couples who still managed to stay together walk down the aisle to answer if love is truly blind.
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