Season 1

01 Mother and Children Episode 112th April 2023 Stories are lies meant to entertain, and idols lie to fans eager to believe. This is Ai's story. It is a lie, but it is also true. 02 Third Option Episode 219th April 2023 Ruby wants to be an idol for herself and for the little girl who died from cancer. The real world, however, doesn't care about big dreams: something Aqua knows all too well. 03 Manga-Based TV Drama Episode 326th April 2023 Aqua agrees to Kana's request, but not for the reason she wants. There's a connection between Masaya Kaburagi and Ai, which leads Aqua to the set of a TV drama for answers. 04 Actors Episode 43rd May 2023 Kana's resolve remains strong despite her washed up reputation. Aqua sets the stage for her with a bold move that flips the script, which leads to opportunities for them both. 05 Reality Dating Show Episode 510th May 2023 Despite different motivations, Aqua, Ruby and Kana’s key to success in the entertainment industry is the same; to achieve their goals, they need to play the game. 06 Egosurfing Episode 617th May 2023 Remember what you said in righteous outrage online? There were consequences. You never saw them, but that didn't make them any less real, nor hold you any less accountable. 07 Buzz Episode 724th May 2023 Left reeling in the immediate aftermath, Akane's costars unite in friendship and purpose: they will clear their friend's name. They owe her nothing less. 08 First Time Episode 87th June 2023 Focused on revenge, Aqua underestimated Akane and gave the talented actress a way to win his heart. If love is a game, Akane is playing for keeps and Kana is falling behind. 09 B Komachi Episode 914th June 2023 MEM-cho won't let her second chance go to waste and uses her influence to help grow B Komachi's brand. Meanwhile, Aqua's investigation into Ai's past bears fruit. 10 Pressure Episode 1021st June 2023 B Komachi's first performance approaches, but the group still needs practice while Kana refuses to be the center. Perhaps a certain expert choreographer could help them shine? 11 Idol Episode 1128th June 2023 MEM-cho has fans. Ruby has looks. But Kana has...? She’ll need to find the answer before she can be anyone's star. Later, a fresh opportunity sets Aqua on a new path to revenge. 12 Tokyo Blade Episode 123rd July 2024 The stage is set. The actors are ready. And the curtain rises on the play, Tokyo Blade. However, there is another story aside from the play: that of the actors themselves. 13 Game of Telephone Episode 1310th July 2024 The creator of Tokyo Blade isn’t happy with the unfaithful adaptation of her manga and demands a revision of the entire script. However, only twenty days remain until opening. 14 Rewriting Episode 1417th July 2024 Time is dwindling, and a question looms: a faithful Tokyo Blade adaptation or one tailored for theater? Amidst the tension, only one person can convince Abiko to compromise. 15 Emotional Acting Episode 1524th July 2024 Abiko and GOA collaborate on a new script and now the pressure is on the actors to bring the script to life. However, Aqua soon faces an unexpected challenge during rehearsal. 16 The Curtain Rises Episode 1631st July 2024 Aqua confides in Akane, revealing his true motives. She vows to remain by his side, but this deepening bond causes Akane’s rivalry with Kana to intensify. 17 Growth Episode 177th August 2024 Melt regrets his poor acting in Sweet Today and vows to improve in Tokyo Blade. However, how can a subpar actor stand out among exceptional ones? 18 Sun Episode 1814th August 2024 Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes. 19 Trigger Episode 1921st August 2024 Their pasts shaped their acting. Kana wanted to shine as an actress, but she compromised to be useful. Meanwhile, Aqua’s childhood trauma led to a unique acting method. 20 Dream Episode 2028th August 2024 The actors shone brilliantly, and the curtain fell on a successful play, setting the stage for the next performance as Aqua and Taiki press the director for answers. 21 Liberation Episode 2111th September 2024 Taiki discovers a surprising connection, but reveals something Aqua wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Ruby hopes one person in particular notices B Komachi's growing fame. 22 Freedom Episode 2218th September 2024 Aqua doesn't have to live for revenge and can finally look towards a brighter future. But what does this mean for the relationships he's cultivated in pursuit of a killer? 23 Reunion Episode 2325th September 2024 The past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died. 24 Wish Episode 246th October 2024 A gruesome discovery finally gives Aqua the closure he needs to begin a new chapter in his life. But as he steps into a brighter tomorrow, Ruby’s descent into darkness begins. 25 Down Bad Episode 2514th January 2026 Six months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed. 26 Calculating Episode 2621st January 2026 Ruby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep! 27 Correctness Episode 2728th January 2026 Things go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this? 28 Blind Episode 284th February 2026 Aqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle. 29 Casting Episode 2911th February 2026 Kana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting. 30 Idols and Relationships Episode 3018th February 2026 Kana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions. 31 Breakdown Episode 3125th February 2026 Kana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large. 32 Plan Episode 324th March 2026 Aqua has to face the aftermath of his decision to reveal Ai's secret. 33 Greed and Passion Episode 3311th March 2026 As the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show. 34 Private Audition Episode 3418th March 2026 How will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end? 35 The Beginning Episode 3525th March 2026 Aqua has a very surprising encounter, and Ruby is close to succumbing under all the pressure.