One Year to Live, Buy a Man 2026

Overview

One Year to Live, Buy a Man is a 2026 Japanese feature film directed by Hiroki Kazama. The drama and romance movie, which is also categorized under comedy, was released on November 5, 2026, and distributed by Netflix. The story follows Yui Katakura, a cautious and frugal 40-year-old woman who receives a cancer diagnosis and is told she has one year to live. This life-altering news prompts Yui to change her perspective and finally spend her money. She encounters Sena, a broke nightclub host with pink hair, and pays 720,000 yen for his company. What begins as a formal contract between the two characters takes an unexpected turn. The film is based on a novel by Toriko Yoshikawa, with a screenplay by Yoshikazu Okada. The cast includes Kô Shibasaki, Eiji Akaso, Michitaka Tsutsui, and Naomi Nishida. The production is recognized for themes involving an age gap, an ill female lead, and a bucket list. The film is also known by its Japanese title, Yomei Ichinen, Otoko wo Kau.