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Between Love and Friendship

20221 seasonTV SeriesDrama

With youth, beauty, and wealth, Aizawa Rina is living a life that everyone envies. Rina should be living happily, but somewhere deep in her heart, she always remembers her former classmate, Ichijo Ren.

DirectorYusuke Ishii
WriterErika Toyama

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Mar 21, 2022
E2
Episode 2
Mar 28, 2022
E3
Episode 3
Apr 4, 2022
E4
Episode 4
Apr 11, 2022
E5
Episode 5
Apr 18, 2022
E6
Episode 6
Apr 25, 2022
E7
Episode 7
May 2, 2022
E8
Episode 8
May 9, 2022
E9
Episode 9
May 16, 2022
E10
Episode 10
May 23, 2022

Cast · Directed by Yusuke Ishii

AHAkane Hotta
Akane Hotta
Aizawa Rina
YIYuki Izumisawa
Yuki Izumisawa
Ichijo Ren
KTKouhei Takeda
Kouhei Takeda
Nikaido Naoya
KMKaren Miyama
Karen Miyama
Asai Mizuki

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Between Love and Friendship — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Between Love and Friendship?

Between Love and Friendship is streaming on Rakuten Viki in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Between Love and Friendship on Netflix?

No, Between Love and Friendship is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Rakuten Viki.

Is Between Love and Friendship on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Between Love and Friendship isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Rakuten Viki instead.

Where can I watch Between Love and Friendship for free?

Between Love and Friendship is available on Rakuten Viki in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Between Love and Friendship?

Between Love and Friendship has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of Between Love and Friendship out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of Between Love and Friendship are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Between Love and Friendship?

No — Between Love and Friendship ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Between Love and Friendship based on a book?

Yes — Between Love and Friendship is based on a book or novel.