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8 episodes

Soul Mate - Limited Series

First aired May 14, 2026Season 1

After a tragedy, Ryu flees Japan and is saved by Korean boxer Johan in a foreign land. As their wounded souls draw closer, their fates cruelly intertwine.

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Community reviews for Soul Mate, shown here with its season details.

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kinrich30

7.0

This is one that gave me mixed feelings. I won't give spoilers, but I will say that this is not a gay story. I've read some reviews, and some people are projecting what they want it to be, but it's not what I thought it was going to be. Basically, when one guy saves the other's life from a burning building they become friends. Over time they become best friends and decide to become roommates. One of them is gay and probably does have feelings for the other. The roommate's orientation is never revealed. They also have a third roommate as well. This story jumps around through time and many story elements are never resolved, they just time-jumped ahead. While the one main character was gay, it was not really important to the story and it wasn't a 'gay' story, it just happened to have a gay guy in it. It was also not a love story, nor a happy story. It was a sad, depressing story of tragedy and struggle that was unrelenting. Some characters don't survive to the end, and for those that do they are subjected to mental anguish over what they had to endure. If you are looking for a sad, depressing bromance, this is for you. If you are looking for a gay story, romance or happy story - this is not any of those.

Episodes

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Episode 1

The Gravity of Fate

8.5
May 14, 202639 min2 votes

Thousands of miles away in Berlin, Ryu can't forget the moment everything changed. Later, he makes a tearful confession in a church as someone listens.

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Episode 2

Can We Save Our Souls?

7.0
May 14, 202634 min1 votes

Promoter Shim's threats haunt Johan in the ring. Later, Sua introduces him to her new friends Sumiko — and Ryu, who he spends two unforgettable days with.

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Episode 3

Deep in the Heart's Mirror

7.0
May 14, 202639 min1 votes

Back in Tokyo and Seoul, Ryu and Johan stay in touch, keeping each other updated on their lives and future plans. Johan springs a surprise visit.

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Episode 4

Our Sandcastle

7.0
May 14, 202634 min1 votes

After a peaceful time in Nasu, Johan heads back to Korea for military service. Arata finally wakes up. Ryu introduces Sumiko to Seiichi, who falls hard.

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Episode 5

Rebirth of a Soul

7.0
May 14, 202633 min1 votes

Mr. Shim's retaliation sends Johan into hiding. Unable to reach him, Ryu travels to Seoul and tries to track him down with Sua's help.

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Episode 6

The Galactic Railroad

8.0
May 14, 202635 min1 votes

Tragedy befalls the tight-knit group at their happiest moment. When Sumiko falls apart, Ryu and Johan whisk her away to Nasu. They make a bold suggestion.

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Episode 7

Because of Love

7.0
May 14, 202647 min1 votes

The three friends settle into their new life together, but everyone struggles to balance family and work. Johan gets his numbness checked out.

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Episode 8

Soul Mate

9.0
May 14, 202644 min2 votes

Years later, Ryu unearths a sketchbook left behind in his uncle's studio. Meanwhile, Johan reflects on his tough life and how Ryu changed everything.