Love on Trial(2026)
恋愛裁判
In the world of idols, love is a crime.
Love on Trial Synopsis
Mai, a rising J-Pop idol, is finally about to have her big break when she unexpectedly falls in love. But in a treacherous industry where young singers must maintain an image of flawless purity, love is forbidden. When her relationship is exposed, Mai's agency takes drastic action, dragging the couple to court over the "no love" clause in her contract, throwing her life into chaos.
Love on Trial (2026) is a drama, music and romance film directed by Koji Fukada, released on January 23, 2026 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Kyoko Saito, Yuki Kura, Yuna Nakamura and Miyu Ogawa. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Koji Fukada
- Writers:
- Shintaro Mitani, Koji Fukada, Koji Fukada
- Producers:
- Akira Yamano, Yoko Abe
- Cinematographer:
- Hidetoshi Shinomiya
- Production:
- TOHO, Survivance, TOHO Studios, knockonwood, agehasprings, Lawson, Hubert Bals Fund
- Status:
- Released
Love on Trial (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Love on Trial before you stream it.
Love on Trial Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kyoko Saito
as Mai Yamaoka
Yuki Kura
as Kei Mayama
Yuna Nakamura
as Nanaka Shimizu
Miyu Ogawa
as Risa Otani
Mitsuki Imamura
as Minami Miura
Hinano Sakura
as Himena Tsujimoto
Erika Karata
as Saya Yabuki
Kenjiro Tsuda
as Koichi Yoshida
Naoki Inukai
as Yuya Arai
Masatoshi Kihara
as Yama-san
Issei Mori
as Moriyama
Oolongta Yoshida
as Sasahara
Key crew
Directed by Koji Fukada, written by Shintaro Mitani, Koji Fukada and Koji Fukada, produced by Akira Yamano and Yoko Abe.
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Love on Trial Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 12 ratings.
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Love on Trial – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Love on Trial online?
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Love on Trial (2026) is currently available to rent or buy from Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Love on Trial?
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The main cast of Love on Trial (2026) includes Kyoko Saito, Yuki Kura, Yuna Nakamura, Miyu Ogawa and Mitsuki Imamura. The film was directed by Koji Fukada. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Love on Trial released?
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Love on Trial was released on January 23, 2026 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Love on Trial worth watching?
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Love on Trial (2026) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Love on Trial?
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Yes. The official Love on Trial trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.