Takayoshi Tanasawa
Director
Why I Dress Up for Love (2021)
Season 1
A busy publicist learns to open her mind and heart when she moves into a luxury apartment with a friend and her three free-spirited roommates.
Released April 20, 2021
Episode 48 min
None+
Keywords: mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.japanese-drama, imdb.japanese-dorama, imdb.love, tmdb.love-triangle, tmdb.romance + 9 more, tmdb.slice-of-life, tmdb.unrequited-love, tmdb.food, tmdb.opposites-attract, tmdb.cohabitation, tmdb.roommates-to-lovers, tmdb.male-chases-female-first, tmdb.employee-boss-relationship, tmdb.roommates-relationship
Watch Providers: Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: TBS, TBS Sparkle
Network: TBS
S1E1 - Episode 1
Influencer and home decor publicist Kurumi Mashiba struggles with work-life balance. A missed contract deadline leads to a new life in a shared house.
April 20, 2021, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
Kurumi is overwhelmed by the shock and PR headache caused by Hayama’s resignation. Wanting to help, Shun and Haruto offer ways to lift her spirits.
April 27, 2021, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
Kurumi takes a few days off after a slip-up at work. Later, Haruto suggests a camping trip near an art museum that is exhibiting Ayaka’s work.
May 4, 2021, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
As Kurumi starts on a new collection, a coworker asks to let her assist. When Ayaka falls ill, Kurumi and Shun end up alone on a trip to get medicine.
May 11, 2021, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
Kurumi asks Shun on a date, but he suggests walking Koko's dog, leaving her unsure of his feelings. Haruto begins to worry about one of his clients.
May 18, 2021, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
Despite a shaky start, Shun warms up to Hayama. But his willingness to accept Hayama begins to make Kurumi even more confused about his feelings.
May 25, 2021, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
Kurumi takes a trip back to her hometown, but things get complicated when Hayama comes to visit and Shun realizes he can't stand being away from her.
June 1, 2021, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
Shun visits his old job and hears from his ex that they are looking for a new chef. A work trip sees Kurumi and Hayama spend the day together.
June 8, 2021, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
Kurumi is caught in a plagiarism scandal that threatens her job. Meanwhile, Shun is approached about opening a restaurant halfway across the country.
June 15, 2021, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
Shun and Hayama have a much-needed man-to-man talk. Later, Shun helps out at a food festival as the shared house residents mull over their futures.
June 22, 2021, midnight
TBS
48 min/ep
481 min
April 20, 2021
June 22, 2021, midnight
Ended
PG
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