Sempura: Best Friends, Sometimes Lovers
Series Overview
Yutaro and Takei form the comedy duo Senpura. For the past year, Takei has refused to speak to Yutaro about anything other than work. In order to confirm their bond as a comedy pair, Yutaro decides to stage a fake breakup prank. When Takei suddenly bursts into tears, Yutaro presses him for an explanation, only to hear Takei confess, "I like you." In order to keep the duo together, and also to respond, even a little, to Takei's feelings, Yutaro makes a proposal. Only in this room will the two of them be lovers. Once they step outside, they are just friends and comedy partners. And until Takei's feelings cool down, Yutaro will go along with it.
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1 Season • 30 Episodes
2026 – 2026
Premiered: Tue, Jan 6, 2026
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 30: “Episode 30”
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What is Sempura: Best Friends, Sometimes Lovers about?
Yutaro and Takei form the comedy duo Senpura. For the past year, Takei has refused to speak to Yutaro about anything other than work. In order to confirm their bond as a comedy pair, Yutaro decides to stage a fake breakup prank. When Takei suddenly bursts into tears, Yutaro presses him for an explanation, only to hear Takei confess, "I like you." In order to keep the duo together, and also to respond, even a little, to Takei's feelings, Yutaro makes a proposal. Only in this room will the two of them be lovers. Once they step outside, they are just friends and comedy partners. And until Takei's feelings cool down, Yutaro will go along with it.
How many seasons does Sempura: Best Friends, Sometimes Lovers have?
Sempura: Best Friends, Sometimes Lovers comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Sempura: Best Friends, Sometimes Lovers?
Key cast members in Sempura: Best Friends, Sometimes Lovers include Gennosuke, Ishikawa Haruhito, Kotaro Matsubara.
Who created or directed Sempura: Best Friends, Sometimes Lovers?
Sempura: Best Friends, Sometimes Lovers was developed and directed by 片岡けんた.