10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 - 40 Made ni Shitai 10 no Koto Episode 1

Title: 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 (2025) — Episode 1 (English Subtitles)
Original Name: 40までにしたい10のこと
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese (with English subtitles)
Network: TV Tokyo (2025 release)
Season: 1
Total Episodes: 12
Episode: 1 — First Episode (aired 5 July 2025)
Main Cast:
Suzume Tojo (salaryman, approaching 40)

Keishi Tanaka (his junior at work, 10 years younger)

Synopsis (Series Summary):
Suzume Tojo, a 39‑year‑old office worker, has lived a dull routine of commuting between home and work and has been single for over a decade. On the eve of his 39th birthday, he realizes with growing urgency that turning 40 could change everything — and there are many simple things he has never done. He creates a private “10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40” list: small goals like hosting a takoyaki party, trying café parfaits, exploring new styles, and finding a lover.

When his junior colleague Keishi Tanaka accidentally discovers the list, he offers to help Tojo fulfill every item — starting with “find a lover.” Over the course of checking off each task, their lives shift from monotonous routine to shared experiences, slowly bringing them closer, breaking age and office‑hierarchy boundaries, and opening the possibility of romance.

Episode 1 (this upload):
In the first episode, Tojo finishes his 39th birthday quietly with store‑bought cake alone — a symbol of his lonely, by‑the‑book life. Watching a TV show on bucket lists ignites a spark: he drafts his “10 things before 40” list, secretly longing for changes and new experiences. Soon after, Keishi discovers the list — the start of a significant turn in Tojo’s life. What begins as a self‑help list turns into an unexpected possibility of connection and romance.

Why Watch / Upload Worthiness:

First episode introduces major setup: a relatable mid‑life turning point, a compelling “bucket‑list” premise, and the beginning of office‑romance dynamics.

Romantic tension between an older salaryman and his younger junior offers a mature, slow‑burn BL storyline — attractive to both BL‑fans and romantic‑drama viewers.

Short runtime (≈ 30 minutes) makes it accessible and easy for binge or casual viewers.

As the first episode — great entry point for new viewers and helps build interest for full‑series engagement.
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