10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Season 1

Season 1

With 3 months till 40, a lonely office worker makes a bucket list—only to find unexpected joy and love with the junior helping him check it off.

Air date: 2025-07-05

Episodes: 12

Suzume’s secret Wishlist sparks an unexpected age-gap romance when his younger subordinate discovers it.

Air date: 2025-07-05 • ★ 10

A takoyaki errand turns intimate when Keiji follows Suzume home, leading to an unexpected night together.

Air date: 2025-07-12 • ★ 10

A long-awaited date at Sea Paradise turns tender when rain interrupts, bringing Suzume and Keiji closer.

Air date: 2025-07-19 • ★ 10

Meeting Keiji’s old senior shakes Suzume’s confidence, pushing him to confront doubt with small brave changes.

Air date: 2025-07-26 • ★ 10

A visit to Keiji’s sisters’ shop updates Suzume’s style and reveals the moment Keiji first began liking him.

Air date: 2025-08-02 • ★ 10

A friendly squash match turns charged when Keiji pulls Suzume close, blurring lines between play and desire.

Air date: 2025-08-09 • ★ 10

Shopping for pillows feels like moving in, leaving Suzume unsure until a team party changes everything today.

Air date: 2025-08-15 • ★ 10

As Suzume guides a crisis from Osaka, Keiji sees his quiet strength and starts realizing his feelings.

Air date: 2025-08-22 • ★ 10

Keiji tends to sick Suzume, and after he recovers, their outing ends with an unexpected encounter today too.

Air date: 2025-08-29 • ★ 10

At a home barbecue, Suzume fields tough questions on family, pushing him to rethink what future he wants.

Air date: 2025-09-05 • ★ 10

Distanced by Suzume, Keiji recalls old regrets and races back to him, determined not to run from love again.

Air date: 2025-09-12 • ★ 10

On the eve of his birthday, Suzume deletes his wishlist, but memories with Keiji push him toward love again.

Air date: 2025-09-19 • ★ 10