In 25 Ji Akasaka De, when Shirasaki, an underdog stage actor, gets cast in a gay drama series, he is surprised and nervous. He is even more shocked to learn that he will be working with Hayama, his charming and popular clubmate from university, who is now a well-known actor. Shirasaki feels the pressure of performing alongside someone he once knew in a completely new and challenging role.
During production, Shirasaki realizes that he needs some inspiration to portray his character authentically. He decides to explore the local gay scene to understand the emotions and experiences of his role better. To his surprise, he runs into Hayama at one of these places. This unexpected encounter leads to a kiss, leaving Shirasaki confused and conflicted about his feelings. The lines between his character and his real emotions begin to blur.
As the series progresses, Shirasaki struggles to keep his emotions in check both on and off-screen. He finds it increasingly difficult to separate his character’s feelings from his own. The tension between him and Hayama grows, complicating their professional relationship and personal lives. Shirasaki must face his evolving feelings while trying to deliver a compelling performance, all while figuring out what this means for his relationship with Hayama.
25 Ji Akasaka De Episode 8 Release Date & Time
Episode 8 of 25 Ji Akasaka De will premiere on June 7th, 2024, at 12:30 AM in Japan, available on TV Tokyo. Release times for other countries will be provided below.
- USA (EST): June 6th, 2024 at 11:30 AM
- Canada (EST): June 6th, 2024 at 11:30 AM
- UK (GMT): June 6th, 2024 at 4:30 PM
- Germany (CET): June 6th, 2024 at 5:30 PM
- Australia (AEST): June 7th, 2024 at 1:30 AM
25 Ji Akasaka De Episode 8 Spoilers
In Episode 8 of 25 Ji Akasaka De, Shirasaki’s emotions reach a boiling point as he struggles with his feelings for Hayama. During a particularly intense scene on set, Shirasaki’s genuine emotions bleed through, leading to an unscripted moment that leaves both actors and the crew stunned.
Off-camera, Hayama confronts Shirasaki about their unexpected kiss, forcing Shirasaki to confront his own confusion and fears. Meanwhile, the production faces a crisis, pushing Shirasaki and Hayama to work closely together to save the show, leading to an unexpected revelation about Hayama’s own feelings.