ABEMA's new original romance reality show 'Love Hospital' launched on April 2, 2026. The show features 10 celebrities from various fields, including former politician Shinji Ishimaru and actor Hideo Ishiguro, navigating romance during a 3-day, 2-night cohabitation after having been too engrossed in work.
ABEMA, the new television for the future, broadcast the first episode of its new original romance reality show "Love Hospital" (6 episodes total) on "ABEMA SPECIAL Channel" starting from 10 PM on Thursday, April 2, 2026. This show features adults who have forgotten about serious romance due to being too engrossed in their work, confronting their true feelings.
"Love Hospital" is a romance reality show where adults who have lost touch with love due to their careers engage in a 3-day, 2-night cohabitation to face their romantic feelings. Ten men and women, active in various forefront fields such as politics, economy, and culture, gather to unfold a love documentary of awkward adults.
The participants include 5 male members: Shinji Ishimaru (43), a former politician; Hideo Ishiguro (37), an actor who appeared in hit dramas like "Gokusen" and "Hanzawa Naoki"; Ryusei Kuwata (40), a businessman and general director of "Reiwa no Tora"; Yuto Koizumi (30), a former J-League player and cooking researcher; and Masakatsu Shizukuishi (32), a freelance announcer. The 5 female members include Asa Kamiya (25), a current Tokyo University graduate student, Miss Todai 2020, and Miss Campus 2021 Grand Prix winner; Izumi Senma (33), a Nishitokyo City Council member and former elementary school teacher; Erina Hirakawa (33), a company employee and talent, currently a single mother; Natsuko Tatsumi (38), a former top gravure idol; and Haruka Ikeda (30), an entrepreneur and former car mechanic. The studio observers are Allen-sama, Hiroyuki, Yoko Maki, and Tina Tamashiro.
Episode 1 Announcement Video: https://x.com/i/web/status/2039285537270579201
"Gokusen" actor Hideo Ishiguro and an adorable female entrepreneur rapidly grow closer! The studio was highly excited by a "nose kiss" mission.
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FAQ
When did the first episode of the romance reality series "Love Hospital" air on ABEMA, and on which specific channel and time was it broadcast?
The series premiered on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 10 PM local time on the ABEMA SPECIAL Channel, and the season consists of six episodes in total.
Which actor known for starring in the hit drama "Gokusen" appears on "Love Hospital," and what is his age and another notable series he has acted in?
Actor Hideo Ishiguro, who is 37 years old, participates in the show and is also recognized for his role in the popular drama "Hanzawa Naoki."
Who are the five female participants on "Love Hospital," especially highlighting the entrepreneur’s name, age, and previous profession before starting her business?
The women are Asa Kamiya (25, Tokyo University graduate student), Izumi Senma (33, Nishitokyo City Council member), Erina Hirakawa (33, single‑mother talent), Natsuko Tatsumi (38, former top gravure idol), and Haruka Ikeda (30, entrepreneur who previously worked as a car mechanic).
What is the structure and duration of the cohabitation experience that participants undergo in "Love Hospital," and why are the adults selected for the program?
Participants live together for a three‑day, two‑night cohabitation period, designed to help ten adults who have lost touch with serious romance because their demanding careers have kept them overly engrossed in work.
Which studio observers are listed for "Love Hospital," and what specific "nose kiss" mission in episode 1 caused excitement among them?
The observers are Allen‑sama, Hiroyuki, Yoko Maki, and Tina Tamashiro, and they were particularly thrilled by a scripted "nose kiss" mission that featured Hideo Ishiguro and female entrepreneur Haruka Ikeda rapidly growing closer.