A clumsy romantic, an aloof teacher and a troubled teen cross paths, forming an unlikely household in this offbeat comedy about love and belonging.
Chosen Home (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 7.5
Air date: 2025-10-12
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Genichi Hatano is a 50-year-old gay man searching for companionship. One day, he meets a girl who possesses a large amount of money.
Episode 2 (Episode 2) 6.0
Air date: 2025-10-19
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Hatano is taken aback by Hotaru's unconventional offer of a life-changing amount of money in exchange for him serving as her parent.
Episode 3 (Episode 3) 7.0
Air date: 2025-10-26
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Having signed Hotaru's parent-child contract, Hatano begins his unconventional new family life. Hotaru's deadbeat dad makes an unexpected appearance.
Episode 4 (Episode 4) 7.0
Air date: 2025-11-02
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Genichi grows depressed after Saku ignores his confession of love. Later, Jin kidnaps Hotaru, hoping to lay claim to the 30 million yen.
Episode 5 (Episode 5) 7.0
Air date: 2025-11-09
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: As Saku moves into the apartment, his ex, Yoshida, appears unexpectedly. Meanwhile, the truth about Tomoe's embezzlement comes to light.
Episode 6 (Episode 6) 7.0
Air date: 2025-11-16
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Genichi decides that he wants to apologize to the person he once hurt, sparking jealousy in Saku. Later, Hotaru reunites with her mother.
Episode 7 (Episode 7) 8.0
Air date: 2025-11-23
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Genichi’s mother comes to Tokyo and is thrilled to learn of his plans with Saku. Later, she goes to a manga artist’s book signing event with Hotaru.
Episode 8 (Episode 8) 8.0
Air date: 2025-11-30
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: During a trial cohabitation, Saku notices one of Genichi's habits. Later, Officer Matsu comes to put an end to Saku and Genichi living with Hotaru.
Episode 9 (Episode 9) 8.0
Air date: 2025-12-07
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Someone runs off with the 30 million yen. Later, Genichi and Saku continue their search for an ideal place to live their life together.
Episode 10 (Episode 10) 7.0
Air date: 2025-12-14
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Genichi and Saku support Hotaru's dream of becoming a guitar maker. Later, they make a bold move with their marriage registration form in hand.
