U-NEXT has announced the start of exclusive streaming for the film “Yamaguchi-kun Is Not Bad.” The film was released in theaters in June 2026, and details have been announced regarding its streaming date and pricing following attention for lead actor Kyohei Takahashi (高橋恭平)’s contrasting performance and the film’s romantic storyline.
U-NEXT, operated by USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, announced that it began exclusive streaming of the film “Yamaguchi-kun Is Not Bad” at 00:00 on 5 October 2026. The film is being offered exclusively through the service.
The coming-of-age romance is based on a hugely popular comic by Saiki Yu (斉木優), which has sold more than 2.4 million copies cumulatively. It was released in theaters on 5 June 2026, drawing approximately 65,000 admissions over its first 3 days and generating approximately ¥90 million in box-office revenue, a strong performance among new releases.
Highlights of the film include the “unfairly compelling contrast” in the character Yamaguchi Asuka, played by lead actor Kyohei Takahashi (高橋恭平), as well as the performances of the cast, including Hikaru Takahashi (高橋ひかる), who plays Satsuki (皐). The film also features the bonds among the classmates and the development of a love triangle.
The streaming information includes a rental price of ¥399 and a purchase price of ¥2,700, including tax, along with the streaming start date. U-NEXT also currently offers the original comic.