Love on Trial

Plot

Mai, a rising J-Pop idol, is finally about to have her big break when she unexpectedly falls in love. But in a treacherous industry where young singers must maintain an image of flawless purity, love is forbidden. When her relationship is exposed, Mai's agency takes drastic action, dragging the couple to court over the "no love" clause in her contract, throwing her life into chaos.

About Love on Trial

Love on Trial (Japanese: 恋愛裁判, Hepburn: Ren'ai Saiban) is a 2025 romance drama film written and directed by Koji Fukada. Starring Kyōko Saitō, Erika Karata, and Kenjiro Tsuda, it follows a J-pop idol who finds herself sued by her agency for breaking the "no-relationship" clause in her contract. The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Premiere section of the 78th Cannes Film Festival on 22 May 2025. It was theatrically released in Japan on 26 January 2026 by Toho.

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