Title: The Journey to Killing You (Anata wo Korosu Tabi) – Episode 1 (2025) | English Subtitlesbr br Native Title: あなたを殺す旅 br Also Known As: Anata wo Korosu Tabi, A Journey to Kill You br br Country: Japan | Language: Japanese (English Subtitles) br Genres: Drama, Romance, BL, Crime Yakuza br br Episode 1 Synopsis & Hooks: br Kataoka Kinji, a loyal young under-boss (wakagashira) in a Yakuza clan, has made a serious misstep that forces the leadership to send him into hiding. To protect him (and as an act of control), the boss’s son, Kiriei, assigns Ren Odajima — once personal aide to the clan head — to watch over Kataoka. Odajima acts as driver, assistant, caretaker, even fulfilling intimate needs, but he carries a secret under his calm exterior: Kiriei has ordered him to kill Kataoka once the journey is complete. br br As the pair begin their journey together, soft moments creep in: shared meals, conversations in transit, vulnerability. Odajima’s inner conflict becomes visible: care vs obedience, growing feelings vs duty. By the end of this first episode, the seeds of tension and romance are planted — both men must decide how much they can trust and how far they are willing to go.br br Why Episode 1 is Unmissable: br - Introduces high-stakes secret mission within Yakuza power dynamics.br - Sets up strong character contrast: emotionally reserved Odajima vs earnest, much-loved Kataoka.br - Romance potential amid danger and betrayal — creates hook for viewers who love tension. br - Rich setting: yakuza lore, loyalty, betrayal, and the moral cost of following orders.br br Other Details: br - Episodes: ~8 planned in Season 1.br - Runtime approx: 25-30 minutes each. br - Original network: Fuji TV FOD in Japan. br - Adapted from the manga *Anata wo Korosu Tabi* by Sai Asai.