Image: Kento Nakajima (left) and volume 1 cover of Manga S&X
Kento Nakajima to star in his second Netflix Original in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the manga s&x. Nakajima will play the lead role of Ichito Shimotori. Details are limited, but here’s everything we know about it s&x On Netflix.
s&x is an upcoming Japanese Netflix original series based on the manga of the same name by Kisei Tada. The story will be written by Ruriko Matsushima, Takumi Baba and Shogo Kusano, the latter of whom will also direct.
The series is being produced by Office Shiras with Markiko Sto and Daisuke Sairo.
what is the plot of s&x?
Netflix has provided a logline for the series:
“Ichito Shimotori is a sex therapist at the Shimotori Clinic, and every day, he sees patients confronting intimate issues that they can’t talk about with anyone else. Ignoring the ridicule and prejudice he receives for his chosen profession, he treats each patient with the utmost honesty and respect. But little do those around him know that he hides his own anxiety.”
Image: S&X – Kodansha
Who are the actors? s&x?
So far, the only confirmed cast member for s&x Kento Nakajima, who plays the lead role, is Ichito Shimotori. Actor best known for starring in television shows bad boy j, kazoku no uta, silver spoonAnd Netflix Original Film love like falling petals.
Nakajima shared his excitement about taking on the role of Shimotori with Netflix:
“The way Shimotori pays close attention to the finest details of his patients’ emotions and gently empathizes with them is similar to my own process of making music. I felt I was now ready for this challenge, which is why I accepted the role.”
Image: Kento Nakajima (left) and Love Like the Falling Petals (right) in The Silver Spoon
The manga’s author, Kisei Tada, also expressed his excitement at seeing his character brought to life by Kento Nakajima:
“When writing the manga, I focused on the themes that ‘you don’t have to deal with sexual concerns alone’ and ‘there are places you can ask for help.’ As a viewer, I am incredibly excited to see how Kento Nakajima will bring this complex character to life!
when is it s&x Released on Netflix?
In In a press release, Netflix confirmed s&x Will be available on streaming service in 2026, but no official release date has been provided yet.
Considering that the series has yet to be filmed, we can assume that it will be released in the third or fourth quarter of 2026.
What is the production status of s&x?
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Netflix has not explicitly stated that production is underway s&xBut if the plan is to release the series on the platform in 2026, we can guess that filming is underway now or will begin soon.
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