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Drama · Romance · 2h 15m · 2026
You, Like a Star
Kai Aono is a high school student. He transfers to a scenic island in the Seto Inland Sea from Kyoto. There, he meets high school student Akimi Inoue, who was born on the island and lives with her mother. They fall in love with each other, but they are forced to make a choice due to their own fates.
Directed by Michihito Fujii
Starring Ryusei Yokohama, Suzu Hirose, Hokuto Matsumura, Anne Nakamura, Gaku Hamada
DramaRomance
First releaseOct 9, 2026
Score8.0 / 10
Length2h 15m
LanguageJA
Release rollout
You, Like a Star opened first in Japan on October 9, 2026. The rollout continues across 6 countries, finishing in Thailand on December 3, 2026.
Release dates by country
JapanOct 9, 2026
TaiwanOct 16, 2026
South KoreaOct 28, 2026
Hong KongOct 29, 2026
IndonesiaNov 27, 2026
ThailandDec 3, 2026
Release date history
Nov 5, 2026Thailand release announced for Dec 3, 2026
Oct 21, 2026Hong Kong release moved from Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026
Oct 13, 2026Indonesia release announced for Nov 27, 2026
Oct 13, 2026Hong Kong release moved from Oct 29, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026
Oct 2, 2026Taiwan release announced for Oct 16, 2026
Oct 1, 2026South Korea release announced for Oct 28, 2026
Sep 12, 2026South Korea release moved from Oct 9, 2026 to Oct 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
When does You, Like a Star come out?
You, Like a Star was released on October 9, 2026.
Who directed You, Like a Star?
You, Like a Star was directed by Michihito Fujii.
How long is You, Like a Star?
You, Like a Star has a runtime of 2h 15m.
