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The new season of the romance reality show “Love Catcher Japan,” in which the true nature of human beings is revealed through the ultimate choice between “true love” and “money,” “Love Catcher Japan 2,” will air on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 9 p

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The true nature of humanity is revealed in the ultimate choice between “true love” and “money.” The new season of “Love Catcher Japan,” a romance reality show, “Love Catcher Japan 2,” will air on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 9:00 PM. ​
ABEMA Press release: August 28, 2025 The romance reality show “Love Catcher Japan,” where human nature is revealed through the ultimate choice between “true love” and “money,” will air its new season, “Love Catcher Japan 2,” on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Yamamoto Maika and Toua have been appointed as new studio MCs! Yamamoto’s first time as a real-life MC on a love show, she blushes at the love lives of the other participants, saying, “I wanted to have an experience like this…”
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ABEMA, the new television of the future, will broadcast “Love Catcher Japan 2,” a new series of the ABEMA original romance reality show “Love Catcher Japan,” starting at 9:00 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Maika Yamamoto and Toa have also been announced as the new studio MCs for the show. The “Love Catcher Japan” series is a Japanese remake of “Love Catcher,” originally produced and broadcast by Mnet, a music channel under the umbrella of CJ ENM, a major Korean
entertainment company and global IP powerhouse. It is produced in collaboration with ABEMA, the network behind numerous romance reality shows such as the “Love Power Kingdom: Love Power Election” series and Yoshimoto Kogyo, the creator of a variety of hit content. Season 1 of “Love Catcher Japan,” which aired in December 2023, drew much attention with its unpredictable psychological battles. We are now pleased to announce Season 2, “Love Catcher Japan 2.” In this program, 10 men and women seeking either “true love” or “money” live together. Each participant chooses in advance what they want: “love” or “money.” Living together while hiding their chosen “identities,” they explore each other’s true desires through romantic feelings and bargaining. In “Love Catcher Japan 2,” the battle for a prize of 10 million yen, far exceeding that of the previous season, becomes even more intense. Who will ultimately win the love or the money? This is a romance reality show where human nature is revealed through the romance and conflicts.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/1833/64643-1833-669988f7a028507ec21df98c949d9e45-3119×1039.jpg The program’s MCs, who watch the participating members in the studio, include Shintaro Moriyama and Lily of Mitarashizu, who served as MCs from the previous season, and new members Maika Yamamoto and Toa this season. Yamamoto, who is MCing a romance reality show for the first time, commented, “I hadn’t really watched much romance reality before, so I was watching it with a fresh feeling, but I was like, ‘It’s so messy,’ and ‘There are people like this, it’s interesting.'” Furthermore, when it was pointed out that she blushed while watching the romances, she blushed and said, “I wanted to experience something like that,” with a shy laugh. When asked about her impression of the show, Yamamoto said, “It was a love reality show, but it was full of deception.” She added, “You could see people’s true identities, there were frustrating relationships between men and women, and there were clashes between the participants, so there were many scenes that were heartbreaking for the viewer.” Meanwhile, Toua described it as “a love reality show, but it was full of distrust for people.” “I was confident in my ability to see through people, but this time I couldn’t figure out who any of them were (laughs). It felt like even I, the viewer, was being deceived,” she said, describing how she was at the mercy of the participants’ skillful tactics. Also, when Moriyama, Lily, and Kimura, who watched the previous season, were asked about their impressions of this season, Moriyama answered in one word: “The level has improved.” Kimura followed with “the sense of speed,” and Lily commented, “There weren’t this many moves,” expressing surprise at how quickly the story unfolded, far exceeding the previous season. Kimura also commented, “Each person knows how to fight, so some are using tactics that have never been seen before. It’s a love reality show, but it’s also a ‘fishing show.'” “I think even those who enjoyed Season 1 will enjoy it even more,” he said, expressing confidence in the show’s evolution. *The full comments from the five cast members are posted at the bottom of the release.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/1833/64643-1833-0b6e0d5e58bbda4a3d5b49899d79c57f-3119×1041.jpg In this program, the end of the first episode saw a shocking turn of events that completely defied viewers’ expectations! Yamamoto recalled the unexpected turn of events, saying, “I was totally turned upside down (laughs),” while Moriyama pointed to the back of his chair and said, “Maika, your head is right here,” and “You looked up to the sky,” sparking reactions of surprise and empathy throughout the studio. Please join the five MCs in guessing whether the participants chose “love” or “money,” and be sure to enjoy the show until the very end. In addition, starting at noon on Tuesday, September 2nd, two weeks before the premiere, we will be streaming a pre-show called “Love Reality!? Love and Doubt Swirl in Love Catcher Japan 2” to further enhance your enjoyment of “Love Catcher Japan 2.” Be sure to watch it along with the main program. <Full comment> –Maika Yamamoto, this is your first time as a studio MC on a romance reality show. What did you think of the show? Yamamoto: I hadn’t really watched any “reality love” shows before, so I watched it with a fresh feeling, and I was like, “It’s so messy,” and “There are people like this, it’s interesting.” In the studio, I felt like the MCs had become much closer all at once. It was so easy to talk to them, and I was able to watch without any awkward tension. Moriyama: Maybe love reality shows are a good way to get to know people. Kimura: Yamamoto-san, when he gets excited, he grabs me by the arm (laughs). Everyone: Bursts into laughter –Toa-san, what do you think of this in-studio MC? Toa: I’ve hosted various romance reality shows before, but I’ve rarely been in a studio where I could say whatever I wanted (laughs). I’m also the type of person who tends to say whatever comes to mind, so it was a lot of fun. Kimura: He said, “I can’t do it, I hate it.” (laughs) Moriyama: He started to dislike people halfway through Everyone: Bursts into laughter Toa: It’s so much fun Yamamoto: It really feels like watching it at home -Yamamoto-san was blushing with excitement Yamamoto: I’ve always wanted to have an experience like this. Everyone: Bursts into laughter –If you were to describe this show as “a love reality show with ○○ in it,” how would you describe it? Yamamoto: “Even though it’s a love reality show, they’re deceiving each other.” Winning prize money isn’t a bad thing, but sometimes people’s bad sides come out, and there are frustrations between men and women, and conflicts between participants, so it was painful to watch. Toa: “Even though it’s a love reality show, I’m ‘distrustful of people.'” I was confident in my ability to see through people, but I can’t figure them all out (laughs). At first, I thought, “Maybe it’s love!” But now some people think, “It’s money,” and I feel like I’m being fooled too. Kimura: All of your predictions in the last Love Catcher were correct, right? Toa: That’s right! It’s different when you come to the studio (laughs) Kimura: The difficulty level might be higher in Season 2! Moriyama: The participants have done quite a bit of preparation. The level has gone up! –What are the unique features of this season compared to Season 1? Moriyama: Raising the bar Everyone: Bursts into laughter Kimura: A sense of speed Lily: It wasn’t that much work. Kimura: Days 1 and 2 were spent enjoying the resort. That’s what we’re doing this time, starting from Day 1! Lily: It’s a duel. Kimura: By the seventh day, everyone’s completely worn out (laughs). Everyone: Bursts into laughter. Moriyama: It’s worth considering, but it’s so complicated that I don’t think it’s worth considering at all. Also, even though it’s a love reality show, there’s a love scene (lol) Everyone: Bursts into laughter Kimura: That’s a bit misleading (lol) Moriyama: If you round it up, there’s a love scene Kimura:
Moriyama-san’s “raising the bar” is absolutely true. Each contestant knows how to compete, so some are using tactics never before seen. Even though it’s a love reality show, it’s like a fishing show! Everyone: Ah, that’s true. Kimura: It’s like baiting the line and catching a fish. Even those who enjoyed Season 1 will enjoy it even more! –Which scene in Episode 1 would you like us to pay attention to? Moriyama: I guess it’s the sense of speed. They’re starting to do things like “Episode 6”; things are developing quickly! Yamamoto: I can’t take my eyes off it from episode one. Lily: And the prize money is 10 million yen, too. -One of the features of this season is that some future events are previewed. Moriyama: Ah, that was super exciting! (laughs) Yamamoto: I think that’s what gets the viewers excited! I wonder how it’s going to work here. Lily: It’s good to have that. Moriyama: Because you can see a little ahead, you can see the process of how to get there in a different way. Yamamoto: This is like how a drama or a movie is made. Moriyama: Ah, I see. Kimura: You can check the translation of the tears later. Toa: I like how the plot twists are all tied up. Yamamoto: It flipped over (laughs) Moriyama: (pointing to the back of the chair) Maika, your head is right here. Everyone: Bursts into laughter. Moriyama: I looked up at the sky! Yamamoto: Lily was flipped over (laughs) Lily: It was so exciting! ■What is “Love Catcher Japan”? Are you looking for “love” or “money”? A forbidden love reality show that uncovers the true feelings of others Ten men and women choose what they desire—”love” or “money”—and live together while hiding their chosen “identities.” Who will ultimately win love—or money? This romantic reality show pits the courage of belief against skepticism, revealing human nature. Participants choose in advance whether they want to be a “Love Catcher” (a game where they seek true love) or a “Money Catcher” (a game where they aim for a large cash prize). The key to winning the “Love Catcher” role is to avoid being deceived by the “Money Catcher” and find true love. To win the prize, the “Money Catcher” must identify the “Love Catcher” and create a fake couple. Starting this season, a new rule will be added to the “Money Catcher” prize: the 10 million yen prize will be split equally. On the final night, the contestants express their feelings at a ceremony. If both are “Love Catchers,” a true love couple is born. However, if a “Love Catcher” and a “Money Catcher” are united, the latter will receive the prize money. If two “Money Catchers” are united, the journey ends without love or the prize money. Through couple missions and clues in the “secret room,” couples will uncover each other’s true feelings, and a psychological battle of love and suspicion will begin. ■ “Love Catcher Japan 2” pre-show “Is It a Real Love Story?!” “Love Catcher Japan 2: A Swirling World of Love and Doubt” Program Overview Broadcast Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025, noon Broadcast URL:
https://abema.tv/video/episode/90-1904_s2_p5000 *The URL will be released at noon on Tuesday, September 2nd. ■ABEMA Original Romance Reality Show “Love Catcher Japan 2” Program Overview Broadcast Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 9:00 PM Broadcast Channel: ABEMA SPECIAL Channel Episode 1 URL:
https://abema.tv/channels/abema-special/slots/94naeDiBzWvnqM Program top page: https://abema.tv/video/title/90-1904 “Love Catcher Japan 2” Trailer URL: https://youtu.be/AJQ9lGzKdHQ Production: Yoshimoto Kogyo Production cooperation: CJ ENM Produced by: ABEMA *Broadcast dates, times, and channels may change without notice. Thank you for your understanding. *When using images, please credit [(C) CJ ENM CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved] [(C) AbemaTV, Inc.]. automatically, so please do not reply.

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