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My Beautiful Man Season 2

My Beautiful Man Season 2  ·  2023, Japan
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● Completed 🕑 2023

Having overcome the obstacles that stood between them in high school, Kazunari Hira and Sou Kiyoi are now dating and even living together. Hira is now in his fourth and final year in college while Kiyoi continues to…

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Picking up where Season 1 left off, *My Beautiful Man Season 2* finds Kazunari Hira and Sou Kiyoi in a quiet, domestic rhythm—living together, sharing meals, and navigating the awkward but tender early stages of an established relationship. Hira is now a senior in college, still utterly devoted to Kiyoi, whom he continues to regard as a transcendent, untouchable king. Kiyoi, meanwhile, is steadily climbing the ladder of his acting career, gaining confidence and recognition. But underneath their seemingly peaceful cohabitation, the same cracks that defined their high school romance begin to widen. Hira’s crippling lack of self-worth prevents him from seeing himself as Kiyoi’s equal, and he clings to a self-imposed role of worshipper and servant. Kiyoi, frustrated and increasingly desperate, wants nothing more than to be loved as an ordinary boyfriend—not a god on a pedestal. When career pressures and the harsh realities of adulthood close in, their miscommunications and unspoken fears come to a head. Hira’s obsession and Kiyoi’s prickly defensiveness collide in a raw, emotionally charged confrontation that forces both to reexamine what they truly want from each other. With stunning cinematography, a haunting soundtrack, and powerful performances from Hagiwara Riku and Yagi Yusei, this four-episode sequel deepens the psychological complexity of a love story that refuses to be simple. It’s a poignant, sometimes uncomfortable exploration of how two people can adore each other yet still struggle to see themselves as worthy of that love—and whether growth is possible when old patterns feel so safe. The season builds to a cathartic, achingly beautiful moment that leaves viewers both satisfied and desperate for more, setting the stage for the upcoming film *Eternal*.

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My Beautiful Man Season 2 Episode 1
Season 1 · Feb 08, 2023
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My Beautiful Man Season 2 Episode 2
Season 1 · Feb 15, 2023
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E03
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My Beautiful Man Season 2 Episode 3
Season 1 · Feb 22, 2023
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My Beautiful Man Season 2 Episode 4
Season 1 · Mar 01, 2023
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kiyoi_queen
April 12, 2023
10/10
I am completely obsessed. This season deepened everything I loved about Season 1—the tension, the longing, the way Kiyoi's 'gross' becomes a secret love language. Yagi Yusei's performance in episode 3 broke me. He's so desperate for Hira to just see him as a person, not a king. And that final kiss? Perfect. I want to live inside this drama forever.
LC
logic_check_bl
March 28, 2023
6/10
I appreciate the ambition, but I can't ignore how little has changed. Hira still acts like a starstruck fan, not a boyfriend. Kiyoi still communicates through insults. The pacing is glacial for four episodes—we spend most of the time in Hira's head, and it gets repetitive. The climax is strong, but I wanted more progression earlier. It's a decent sequel, but I expected more growth from a couple living together for years.
FB
frame_by_frame
April 5, 2023
9/10
Visually, this is a masterpiece. The color grading shifts from warm domestic golds to cold blues as the emotional distance grows. The framing of Hira always looking up at Kiyoi—literally from lower angles—is such a smart directorial choice. And that shot of the moon in episode 4? Cinema. Every frame could be a photograph. The opening credits are also a work of art. I watch them every time.
CM
consent_matters
April 2, 2023
5/10
I'll be the dissenting voice. This romance is built on a foundation of verbal abuse and physical intimidation. Kiyoi kicks him, shoves him, calls him disgusting—and we're supposed to read that as love? It's not 'tsundere', it's toxic. Hira's lack of self-worth is deeply concerning, and the show romanticizes his servitude. Yes, there's a beautiful confession scene, but I can't celebrate a relationship where one partner has to beg not to be put on a pedestal. Beautifully acted, but the dynamic is unhealthy.
MO
melody_of_love
April 8, 2023
8/10
The soundtrack is the unsung hero of this season. That piano motif that swells during every emotional breakthrough… I get chills. The opening song 'Follow' fits perfectly with Hira's perspective—obsessive, yearning, beautiful. And the careful use of silence in the argument scenes makes the music hit even harder. I bought the OST immediately. Music lovers, this one is for you.
NP
novel_purist_JP
May 1, 2023
7/10
As someone who has read the original novels, I'm glad the adaptation fleshed out Kiyoi's inner world more—the book is almost entirely from Hira's POV. However, I missed some of the novel's subtler details about Hira's photography passion. The drama condenses his growth too much. Still, the casting is perfect, and the core emotional beats land. If you're a book fan, watch it for the performances, but don't expect a 1:1 adaptation.