Ayana Taniguchi, who is popular for her role in “Love Catcher 2,” stars in the drama “Open Marriage” (16 episodes) now available on the vertical short drama app “POPCORN.”

Starring Ayana Taniguchi, who is currently making waves in “Love Catcher 2”! “Open Marriage” (16 episodes) now available on the vertical short drama app “POPCORN”
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Gokko Club Press release: October 25, 2025 To Members of the Press Ayana Taniguchi, who is currently the talk of the town for her role in “Love Catcher 2,” stars in this film! “Open Marriage” (16 episodes) now available on the vertical short drama app “POPCORN” A betrayed wife revenge drama based on the controversial theme of “open marriage.” Starring Daichi Saeki, Ami Miyazaki, Nana Owada, and others
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Starring: Ayana Taniguchi “Open Marriage” Starting Saturday, October 25th, GOKKO Co., Ltd. (Gokko Club) will begin streaming its latest vertical short drama, “Open Marriage” (starring Ayana Taniguchi), on the app “POPCORN.” “Open Marriage” is a vertical short drama that uncovers the love and hate between four people: Shota, a teacher who uses his “open marriage” as an excuse to justify his affair; his pregnant wife Hikari; high school student Riho; and his colleague Rena. Starring Ayana Taniguchi and Daichi Saeki, the story follows a couple in their 10th year of marriage who make the forbidden proposal of “open marriage.” Notable cast members such as Miyazaki Amisa and Owada Nana deliver intense emotional performances, delivering a rich experience across all 16 episodes in portrait mode on your smartphone. – Title: “Open Marriage” – Distribution: Vertical short drama app “POPCORN” – Number of episodes: 16 in total (each episode is expected to be 1-3 minutes long) – Format: Vertical short drama / Romance x Suspense x Revenge – Distribution start date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 ・Copyright notation: (C) GOKKO Watch “Open
Marriage” ​ ◼︎What is an Open Marriage? This term refers to an “open relationship” in which both spouses acknowledge each other’s romantic relationships with others. While there’s talk of ideals and sincerity, sometimes blurring the boundaries can lead to a breakdown. This film, “Open Marriage,” depicts the moment when that “ideal love” turns into “an excuse for hell.” ◼︎Work introduction When his wife Hikari tells him she’s pregnant, her husband Shota offers the convenient excuse of an “open marriage.” At school, Shota takes off his engagement ring and has a secret rendezvous with a female student, Riho. Furthermore, his colleague, Rena, is watching the couple. A discarded lunch box, the smell of perfume, and an exposure on the school intercom — when his “control in the name of love” crumbles, his wife chooses revenge. A short, vertical drama experience that will raise your heart rate in just one smartphone’s distance, with all-round action. ◼︎Highlights 1. Vertical direction visualizes “verbal violence” Presences, smells, and read messages outside the frame—taking advantage of the characteristics of vertical short dramas, the narrow field of view is transformed into a “suffocating” feeling. Everyday props like forks, tomatoes, and mold remover spray are transformed into symbols. 2.
#SchoolBroadcastHell–PublicExecutions in the Age of Social Media Evidence of an affair (photos, audio, and discarded lunchboxes) is spread on the “official school account.” This realistic portrayal of the “spreading,” “flaming,” and “exposure” that occurs in the social media world presents a structure in which the viewer is both a bystander and an accomplice. 3. Control Hidden in the Sweet Words of “Open Marriage” The film portrays the perpetrator who seizes control of the relationship using pleasant-sounding words like “healthy” and “fair.” The rapid contextual shifts unique to short, vertical dramas amplify the psychological reversals. ■Cast
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90916/69/90916-69-3e83aff77af0aaaecf02ad620400a105-1080×1920.jpg From “Open Marriage” starring Ayana Taniguchi – (C)GOKKO Ayana Taniguchi–Hikari Saeki Representative works: “I Got in a Bad Group on a School Trip,” “Love Catcher Japan 2,” “The President and the Liar Cinderella,” and others

https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90916/69/90916-69-630fb629e56f68d00c856c2ce6922f83-1080×1920.jpg From “Open Marriage” by Daichi Saeki – (C)GOKKO Daichi Saeki–as Shota Saeki Representative works: “No Side Game,” “Rokufudou Yotsuiro Biyori,” “My Bride,” and others

https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90916/69/90916-69-88cae70e4330eaa4019c4b459c0bf88f-1080×1920.jpg From “Open Marriage” by Ami Miyazaki – (C)GOKKO Ami Miyazaki — as Riho Hashimoto Notable works: “Batarou Sentai Don Brothers” and more
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90916/69/90916-69-7947ed1ce290a05ab54f79739d6a2f25-1080×1920.jpg From “Open Marriage” by Nana Owada – (C)GOKKO Nanna Owada–Rena Fujisawa Notable works: “Sailor Zombie,” “Himitsu no Ai-chan,” “Promised Time,” and others ◼︎Staff Director/Screenplay: Junpei Hirota (“Senke,” “Flesh and Blood Love,” “Mantasarezu, Tomerarezu,” “Seisai no Scenario,” etc.) ・Production: STUDIO GOKKO ・Production: GOKKO ・Copyright: (C)GOKKO ■ Vertical short drama app POPCORN
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90916/69/90916-69-3688bf27762a537413b1ba0b1f177a5e-516×516.png “POPCORN” vertical short drama app Fill your “spacious moments” with “emotions.” “POPCORN” is a vertical short drama app. Based on the concept of “Fill your spare moments with emotion,” this platform offers “rich entertainment” from up-and-coming creators who are the driving force behind the next generation. Each episode is about one and a half to three minutes long, with the first few episodes available for free, followed by paid episodes. Making full use of GOKKO’s unique know-how, which has garnered positive reactions from all generations, the app offers works that allow creators’
individuality to shine through across genres, including romance, immorality, youth, and comedy. Download the app here
https://popcorn-drama.go.link?adj_t=1sfy5zhz ・Specifications: iOS version, Android version ・Price: Free download *In-app purchases available ・Planned operating environment: iOS 17 or later Android12 or later Download the app and watch ​ ■What is GOKKO Co., Ltd.?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90916/69/90916-69-427a85f3b1df60091f2fb247d928c997-2000×2320.png Now and forever. Unstoppable growth and global ambition. GOKKO Inc. is a creative company that brings together the next generation of entertainment leaders. Gokko Club, a group of creators who continues to create short, vertical dramas with the theme of “the small loves we often forget in our daily lives,” was formed in May 2021 by six people. In 2022, they established GOKKO Co., Ltd., establishing a world-class production system where one team handles everything from planning and scriptwriting to filming, editing, posting, and marketing. To date, they have produced and posted over 4,000 works. With a cumulative total of over 10 billion views and over 5.6 million social media followers*, they continue to have one of the largest reach in Japan in the short drama genre. *Includes joint accounts ■Company profile Location: Tokyo Representative: Co-representative Representative Director Satoshi Tanaka, Representative Director Satoshi Tada ♧ Corporate site: https://gokkoclub.jp/ ♧ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gokko5club/ ♧ Instagram:
https://instagram.com/gokko5club/ ♧ YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@gokko5club/ ♧ X：https://x.com/gokko5club/ ♧ Recruitment site: https://gokkoclub.jp/recruit/ ♧ Vertical short drama app “POPCORN”: https://popcorn-drama.go.link?adj_t=1sfy5zhz For more information about this release
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