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Season 1 – Soul Mate

Play trailer Poster for Season 1 – Soul Mate May 2026 Romance LGBTQ+ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Haunted by guilt and doubt, Ryu flees Japan for Berlin and is saved by Korean boxer Johan; their chance encounter binds their destiny for years to come.
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Soul Mate — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Mike Fu Japan Times 5d
Love can take many forms, sometimes evading definition entirely. Yet the ambiguous relationship between Ryu and Johan feels less like a nuanced depiction of an unspoken bond and more so the result of a script that wants to play it both ways. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com May 20
3/5
Soul Mate delivers a slow-burning and emotionally intimate story led by powerful performances from Ok Taecyeon and Hayato Isomura. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider May 18
Soul Mate is an affecting look at the emotional journey of two people who find each other and form an ironclad bond. Go to Full Review Sarah Musnicky But Why Tho? May 14
7/10
Where Soul Mate ultimately thrives is when the storyline isn't trying hard. It soars in the unspoken truths, the little ordinary moments that might pass us by if we aren't paying attention. Go to Full Review Alex Valencia Q+ Magazine May 13
It’s tender, melancholic, occasionally frustrating in its restraint, deeply compassionate toward its characters, and far more interested in emotional permanence than romantic spectacle. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Adolfo S. @RT01237567 3d Loved it! Deeply emotional, defying our mindset about love, friendship and companionship See more Adrie V. @solikethatscool 6d sobbing screaming crying in love See more Kalissa H. @kali_416 May 18 It was highly entertaining and heartbreaking. See more Read all reviews
Soul Mate — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Hayato Isomura

Ryu

Ok Taec-yeon

Jo Han

Ai Hashimoto

Sumiko

Koshi Mizukami

Arata

Yûtarô Furutachi

Actor

Ken Yasuda

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 14, 2026 The Gravity of Fate Thousands of miles away in Berlin, Ryu can't forget the moment everything changed; he makes a tearful confession in a church as someone listens. Details Episode 2 Aired May 14, 2026 Can We Save Our Souls? Promoter Shim's threats haunt Johan in the ring; Sua introduces him to her new friends Sumiko and Ryu, who he spends two unforgettable days with. Details Episode 3 Aired May 14, 2026 Deep in the Heart's Mirror Back in Tokyo and Seoul, Ryu and Johan stay in touch, keeping each other updated on their lives and future plans; Johan springs a surprise visit. Details Episode 4 Aired May 14, 2026 Our Sandcastle After a peaceful time in Nasu, Johan heads back to Korea for military service; Arata finally wakes up; Ryu introduces Sumiko to Seiichi, who falls hard. Details Episode 5 Aired May 14, 2026 Rebirth of a Soul Mr. Shim's retaliation sends Johan into hiding; unable to reach him, Ryu travels to Seoul and tries to track him down with Sua's help. Details Episode 6 Aired May 14, 2026 The Galactic Railroad Tragedy befalls the tight-knit group at their happiest moment; when Sumiko falls apart, Ryu and Johan whisk her away to Nasu; they make a bold suggestion. Details Episode 7 Aired May 14, 2026 Because of Love The three friends settle into their new life together, but everyone struggles to balance family and work; Johan gets his numbness checked out. Details Episode 8 Aired May 14, 2026 Soul Mate Years later, Ryu unearths a sketchbook left behind in his uncle's studio; Johan reflects on his tough life and how Ryu changed everything. Details

Season Info

Director
Shunki Hashizume
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Romance, LGBTQ+, Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
May 14, 2026