Third Option

1Mother and Children

82 minApr 12, 2023★ 9.1

Stories are lies meant to entertain, and idols lie to fans eager to believe. This is Ai's story. It is a lie, but it is also true.

2Third Option

25 minApr 19, 2023★ 7.6Now viewing

Ruby wants to be an idol for herself and for the little girl who died from cancer. The real world, however, doesn't care about big dreams: something Aqua knows all too well.

3Manga-Based TV Drama

25 minApr 26, 2023★ 7.5

Aqua agrees to Kana's request, but not for the reason she wants. There's a connection between Masaya Kaburagi and Ai, which leads Aqua to the set of a TV drama for answers.

4Actors

24 minMay 3, 2023★ 7.7

Kana's resolve remains strong despite her washed up reputation. Aqua sets the stage for her with a bold move that flips the script, which leads to opportunities for them both.

5Reality Dating Show

24 minMay 10, 2023★ 7.8

Despite different motivations, Aqua, Ruby and Kana’s key to success in the entertainment industry is the same; to achieve their goals, they need to play the game.

6Egosurfing

25 minMay 17, 2023★ 8.2

Remember what you said in righteous outrage online? There were consequences. You never saw them, but that didn't make them any less real, nor hold you any less accountable.

7Buzz

25 minMay 24, 2023★ 8.3

Left reeling in the immediate aftermath, Akane's costars unite in friendship and purpose: they will clear their friend's name. They owe her nothing less.

8First Time

24 minJun 7, 2023★ 8.1

Focused on revenge, Aqua underestimated Akane and gave the talented actress a way to win his heart. If love is a game, Akane is playing for keeps and Kana is falling behind.

9B Komachi

24 minJun 14, 2023★ 7.4

MEM-cho won't let her second chance go to waste and uses her influence to help grow B Komachi's brand. Meanwhile, Aqua's investigation into Ai's past bears fruit.

10Pressure

24 minJun 21, 2023★ 7.1

B Komachi's first performance approaches, but the group still needs practice while Kana refuses to be the center. Perhaps a certain expert choreographer could help them shine?

11Idol

24 minJun 28, 2023★ 7.4

MEM-cho has fans. Ruby has looks. But Kana has...? She’ll need to find the answer before she can be anyone's star. Later, a fresh opportunity sets Aqua on a new path to revenge.

12Tokyo Blade

25 minJul 3, 2024★ 8.1

The stage is set. The actors are ready. And the curtain rises on the play, Tokyo Blade. However, there is another story aside from the play: that of the actors themselves.

13Game of Telephone

24 minJul 10, 2024★ 7.5

The creator of Tokyo Blade isn’t happy with the unfaithful adaptation of her manga and demands a revision of the entire script. However, only twenty days remain until opening.

14Rewriting

27 minJul 17, 2024★ 7.8

Time is dwindling, and a question looms: a faithful Tokyo Blade adaptation or one tailored for theater? Amidst the tension, only one person can convince Abiko to compromise.

15Emotional Acting

24 minJul 24, 2024★ 8.8

Abiko and GOA collaborate on a new script and now the pressure is on the actors to bring the script to life. However, Aqua soon faces an unexpected challenge during rehearsal.

16The Curtain Rises

26 minJul 31, 2024★ 8.3

Aqua confides in Akane, revealing his true motives. She vows to remain by his side, but this deepening bond causes Akane’s rivalry with Kana to intensify.

17Growth

26 minAug 7, 2024★ 7.9

Melt regrets his poor acting in Sweet Today and vows to improve in Tokyo Blade. However, how can a subpar actor stand out among exceptional ones?

18Sun

24 minAug 14, 2024★ 7.2

Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.

19Trigger

24 minAug 21, 2024★ 8.0

Their pasts shaped their acting. Kana wanted to shine as an actress, but she compromised to be useful. Meanwhile, Aqua’s childhood trauma led to a unique acting method.

20Dream

25 minAug 28, 2024★ 8.0

The actors shone brilliantly, and the curtain fell on a successful play, setting the stage for the next performance as Aqua and Taiki press the director for answers.

21Liberation

24 minSep 11, 2024★ 7.5

Taiki discovers a surprising connection, but reveals something Aqua wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Ruby hopes one person in particular notices B Komachi's growing fame.

22Freedom

24 minSep 18, 2024★ 7.4

Aqua doesn't have to live for revenge and can finally look towards a brighter future. But what does this mean for the relationships he's cultivated in pursuit of a killer?

23Reunion

26 minSep 25, 2024★ 7.7

The past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.

24Wish

24 minOct 6, 2024★ 8.1

A gruesome discovery finally gives Aqua the closure he needs to begin a new chapter in his life. But as he steps into a brighter tomorrow, Ruby’s descent into darkness begins.

25Down Bad

24 minJan 14, 2026

Six months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.

26Calculating

24 minJan 21, 2026

Ruby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!

27Correctness

26 minJan 28, 2026

Things go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?

28Blind

26 minFeb 4, 2026

Aqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.

29Casting

24 minFeb 11, 2026

Kana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting.

30Idols and Relationships

24 minFeb 18, 2026

Kana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions.

31Breakdown

24 minFeb 25, 2026

Kana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large.

32Plan

24 minMar 4, 2026

Aqua has to face the aftermath of his decision to reveal Ai's secret.

33Greed and Passion

26 minMar 11, 2026

As the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show.

34Private Audition

24 minMar 18, 2026

How will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end?

35The Beginning

54 minMar 25, 2026

Aqua has a very surprising encounter, and Ruby is close to succumbing under all the pressure.