S to X (Japanese Drama)

S to X (Japanese: SとX, Romaji: S to X) is a Japanese dramatic television series distributed via Netflix. Directed by Shogo Kusano, the production is scheduled for release on August 20, 2026. The series is an adaptation of the webcomic titled S to X: Shimotori Ichito Therapist no Kokuhaku by Kisei Tada, which was serialized on the Comic Days platform between August 10, 2021, and July 12, 2022.

Production and Background

The series is based on the webcomic S to X: Shimotori Ichito Therapist no Kokuhaku by author Kisei Tada. Screenwriting duties for the drama involve multiple contributors, including Tomoko Yoshida, Shogo Kusano, Ruriko Matsushima, and Takumi Baba, alongside director Shogo Kusano.

Cast and Characters

• Kento Nakajima as Ichito Shimotori: A dedicated sex therapist operating the Shimotori Clinic who addresses complex interpersonal and clinical issues among his patients while managing personal struggles.

Plot Overview

The story follows Ichito Shimotori, a sex therapist working at the Shimotori Clinic. In his professional practice, he treats patients dealing with conditions and challenges such as sexless relationships, erectile dysfunction, adultery, sexual trauma, and menopausal disorders. Despite facing societal prejudice and ridicule, he maintains a dedicated approach to his patients while secretly harboring personal difficulties of his own.