Two Awkward Souls, One Unlikely Connection: ‘Romantics Anonymous’ Trailer and Key Art Hint at a Tangled Love Square

How can a love story blossom between a man afraid of physical contact and a woman who's terrified of eye contact? Streaming on October 16, Romantics Anonymous follows Sosuke (Shun Oguri) and Hana (Han Hyo-joo), two adults who have long stumbled through life avoiding romance - until a fateful encounter over chocolate changes everything. In a twist, these two seem immune to each other's anxieties, setting the stage for a perfectly imperfect love story brought to life by a star-studded cast and creators from Japan and Korea.

Romantics Anonymous is a heartwarming romantic comedy series about finding connection later in life. The main trailer shows Sosuke, the newly appointed president of chocolaterie Le Sauveur, meeting Hana, the shop's secret, anonymous chocolatier, for the first time. Sosuke, unable to touch others, and Hana, who avoids eye contact, clash at every turn. Yet when they're together, they find themselves able to overcome their respective fears. As colleagues and "romance-practice partners," they gradually form a special connection and take brave steps they often find themselves unready for.

The newly released key art hints at more than just a simple romance, however: a "love square" emerges as Hana's secret feelings for Hiro (Jin Akanishi), a jazz bar owner and Sosuke's friend, and the presence of therapist Irene (Yuri Nakamura) complicate the story. Each of these clumsy adults, despite spending their lives hiding secrets and keeping others at arm's length, finds a reason to change themselves for someone else. The resulting romantic chemistry and emotional growth promise a series that viewers won't want to miss.

Romantics Anonymous was invited to the 30th Busan International Film Festival's On Screen Section, where the first two episodes premiere tonight. Get ready for life's sweetest romance when it streams globally on October 16, only on Netflix.

About Romantics Anonymous Logline: A man who cannot be touched by people and a woman who cannot look people in the eye encounter by chance, sparked by their mutual love for chocolate. This is a romantic comedy featuring a global ensemble cast and some of the finest creative talent from across Asia and the world. Cast: Shun Oguri, Han Hyo-joo, Yuri Nakamura Ryo Narita, Ayumi Ito, Shima Ise, Keiichiro Azuma, Koya Fukuda, Shiori Akita, Ikuho Akiya Takato Yonemoto, Sayaka Yamaguchi, Mieko Harada, Meiko Kaji, Eiji Okuda With Jin Akanishi and Koichi Sato Based on the film "Les Emotifs Anonymes" directed by Jean-Pierre Améris and co-written by Jean-Pierre Améris and Philippe Blasband, based on Améris's original idea. Courtesy of STUDIOCANAL. Main Theme Song: KIM CHAEWON of LE SSERAFIM "Confession" [Japanese Version]" Director: Sho Tsukikawa Writer: Kim Ji-hyun Screenplay cooperation: Yoshikazu Okada Director of Photography: Kosuke Yamada Production Designer: Lee Ha-jun Gaffer: Yoshimi Watabe Sound Recordist: Fumihiko Yanagiya Set Decorator: Daijiro Koyama Editor: Jin-mo Yang Music by: Dalpalan Executive Producer: Syd Lim Developed by: Park So-yeon Producers: Kim Yong-eun, Choi Gi-young, Kim Keum-sil, Takuro Nagai, Mao Osaki Line Producer: Toru Mori Production Companies: YONG FILM, YONGFILM JAPAN Production Cooperation: RIKI PROJECT Produced by: Netflix

Release: October 16, 2025, only on Netflix TItle Page: www.netflix.com/romanticsanonymous Hashtag: #RomanticsAnonymous