Series synopsis
Life in Smokey Blue, also known as スモークブルーの雨のち晴れ is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on YTV on April 7, 2026. It ended on June 9, 2026. It stars Kouhei Takeda, Kento Shibuya, Takeshi Masu and Mayumi Asaka.
Struggling salesman Sakutaro reunites with his sharp-tongued former rival Kuji, reigniting a buried one-night spark from eight years ago.
Premise
Struggling salesman Sakutaro reunites with his sharp-tongued former rival Kuji, reigniting a buried one-night spark from eight years ago.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kouhei Takeda as Sakutaro Azuma
- Kento Shibuya as Shizuka Kuji
- Takeshi Masu as Kuji Yoshiharu
- Mayumi Asaka as Azuma Yoshimi
- Ryuto Yamamoto as Morimoto Tamaki
- Mayu Sakuma as Morimoto Fumiko
- Kotaro Tanaka as Kuji Minoru
- Haruna Iikubo as Kuji Hazuki
Supporting cast
- Kazuma Sano as Tajimi Yasuyuki
- Shun Aoi as Takeichi Maten
- YOUNG DAIS as Nukida Shinichiro
- Asuka Kurosawa as Hara Chika
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 7, 2026 | June 9, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Reunion Unemployed Sakutaro is saved from a hotel scam by Kuji, his rival and ex-lover, in their first reunion in eight years. |
April 7, 2026 |
| 2 |
Recollection Working as a translator, Sakutaro uncovers the touching, hidden memories shared between Kuji and his late father. |
April 14, 2026 |
| 3 |
Beginning Tamaki’s surprise visit and initial distrust of Kuji melt away as he begins to share Sakutaro’s deeper story. |
April 21, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 7, 2026 |
| Last aired | June 9, 2026 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |