The Journey to Killing You

The Journey to Killing You

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SYNOPSIS

The Journey to Killing You (Japanese: あなたを殺す旅, Hepburn: Anata wo Korosu Tabi) is a 2025 Japanese boys' love (BL) crime-romance television series adapted from the manga of the same name by Asai Sai (浅井西). Directed by Daisuke Kamijo and produced by anrico and Culture Entertainment for Fuji Television, the six-episode yakuza drama aired on Fuji TV (and FOD) from September 26 to October 24, 2025, with episodes running roughly 26-28 minutes.

The series stars Masanari Wada as Kataoka Kinji, a charismatic and compassionate young yakuza boss beloved by his men, and Hiroto Takahashi as Odajima Ren, the stoic subordinate assigned to attend to him. The cast also includes Shintaro Yuya as Keito Kirii, Kaito Hori as Kaiho Asahi, Keisuke Teranaka as Genichiro Kumakura, and Toi Nakabayashi as Eiji Ichinose.

After a violent incident, Kataoka is ordered into hiding by the family head's son, Kirii, and Odajima is assigned as his driver and handler. Unknown to Kataoka, Odajima carries a secret order to kill him, and has nursed a seven-year grudge against him. Forced into constant proximity, the two men's tense, transactional arrangement slowly gives way to genuine feeling, in a dark, emotionally charged story of loyalty, betrayal, trauma and forbidden love within the criminal underworld.

CONTENT DETAILS

Native Title
あなたを殺す旅
Original Title
The Journey to Killing You
Also Known As
あなたを殺す旅, Anata wo Korosu Tabi, A Journey to Kill You
Adaptation
Adapted from the Japanese BL manga "Anata wo Korosu Tabi" (あなたを殺す旅) by Asai Sai (浅井西).
Genres
ActionCrimeDramaHate-To-LoveMatureRomanceThrillerTragedyYakuza
Themes
BL
Key Themes
Forbidden LoveLoyaltyBetrayalRevengeTraumaPTSDCrimeRedemptionHate-to-LoveFound Family
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Networks
FODFuji TV
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Duration
26–28 min
Aired Start
Aired End
Release Year
2025
Content Rating
TV-MA
Production Co
AnricoCulture EntertainmentFuji Television Network

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The Journey to Killing You (あなたを殺す旅 / Anata wo Korosu Tabi) is a 2025 Japanese yakuza BL drama, 6 episodes that aired on Fuji TV / FOD from September 26 to October 24, 2025.
  • Based on a manga: adapted from the BL manga “Anata wo Korosu Tabi” (あなたを殺す旅) by Asai Sai (浅井西).
  • The premise: compassionate young boss Kataoka Kinji (Masanari Wada) is sent into hiding with handler Odajima Ren (Hiroto Takahashi) – who has been secretly ordered to kill him and harbours a seven-year grudge.
  • Dark and mature: a gritty crime romance with yakuza intrigue, PTSD, sexual content and a slow shift from hatred to love.
  • Director: Daisuke Kamijo, with production by anrico, Culture Entertainment and Fuji Television Network.
  • Reception: one of the most-praised Japanese yakuza BLs of 2025, holding a strong MyDramaList user score (8.0+ at publication).

EDITOR’S VERDICT

8/10

The Journey to Killing You is one of 2025's standout Japanese BLs precisely because it refuses to be soft. Adapted from Asai Sai's manga, it drops its romance into a yakuza succession war where the man assigned to protect the young boss has secretly been ordered to kill him.

The Leads

Masanari Wada's Kataoka is the rare yakuza boss written as genuinely tender — he even calls his handler his "wife" — while Hiroto Takahashi plays Odajima as a cold, trauma-scarred man whose seven-year grudge slowly cracks under forced intimacy. The push-pull between duty, revenge and feeling is the show's engine.

What to Expect

  • Dark and gritty: crime, betrayal and PTSD over fluff; this leans mature, with sexual content.
  • Compact: six episodes of roughly 26–28 minutes make for a tight, bingeable run.
  • Manga-faithful: fans of Asai Sai's original will recognise the brooding tone.

The Verdict

If you want a yakuza BL with real stakes and a hate-to-love arc that earns its ending, The Journey to Killing You is among the best Japanese entries of the year.

Editorial draft score: 8.0/10

EPISODE SCHEDULE

6 / 6 episodes aired · Completed
EP 1
26 Sep 2025
Aired
EP 2
01 Oct 2025
Aired
EP 3
07 Oct 2025
Aired
EP 4
12 Oct 2025
Aired
EP 5
18 Oct 2025
Aired
EP 6
24 Oct 2025
Aired

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Journey to Killing You (2025) about?

The Journey to Killing You (あなたを殺す旅) is a 2025 Japanese boys' love crime-romance series set in a yakuza world, built around forbidden love, revenge, trauma, and redemption. It is adapted from the manga of the same name by Asai Sai (浅井西).

How many episodes does The Journey to Killing You have?

The series has 6 episodes, each running about 26 to 28 minutes.

When did The Journey to Killing You air?

It aired on Fuji TV and FOD from September 26 to October 24, 2025.

Is The Journey to Killing You based on a manga?

Yes. It is adapted from the Japanese BL manga Anata wo Korosu Tabi (あなたを殺す旅) by Asai Sai (浅井西).

Who directed The Journey to Killing You?

It was directed by Daisuke Kamijo.

Where can I watch The Journey to Killing You?

It is available on FOD (Fuji TV On Demand) in Japan.

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