Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl(2026)

A Popular male celebrity... is actually a girl?!

Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl follows Kyohei, whose only claim to fame is being cousin to Japan's hottest male celebrity, Ren Arisugawa. After years of no contact, Ren unexpectedly arrives at Kyohei's shabby apartment. When Kyohei stumbles upon Ren's closely guarded secret—that the seemingly cool, confident heartthrob is actually female—their relationship takes an unexpected turn. Off-camera, Ren reveals a surprisingly adorable side that contrasts sharply with her polished public persona. This romantic comedy explores identity, celebrity culture, and the gap between image and reality as the two cousins navigate newfound closeness and the complications that come with Ren's double life.