DAKAICHI -I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year-

Saijou Takato has spent five years at the top of his field as the 'Most Huggable No. 1,' proud, controlled, and rarely rattled. That order is upset when junior actor Junta Azumaya, a fresh-faced newcomer, takes the spotlight and refuses to back down. Azumaya's cheerful persistence and open admiration chip away at Takato's guarded exterior, and when Azumaya finds Takato drunk and vulnerable he uses what he knows to bargain for closeness. The series follows their tense, often flirtatious interactions and a string of other charged encounters among actors, mixing awkward comedy, emotional strain, and erotic situations without revealing any major plot twists or final outcomes.

Released in 2018, the anime adapts the manga by Hashigo Sakurabi, with Yoshimi Narita credited among the creators. The show features voice work by Hiroki Takahashi as Takato Saijo, Yuki Ono as Junta Azumaya, Wataru Hatano, Takuya Sato, and Yuma Uchida in key roles.

Audience ratings tend to land on the positive side, the series showing a viewer average of 7.419/10 from 37 votes. It pairs romantic comedy beats with dramatic tension and explicit scenes, and it often highlights themes of fame, rivalry, obsession, and consent within professional relationships. Some viewers enjoy the chemistry and the mix of humor and seriousness, while others find the erotic elements and power dynamics provocative or divisive.

Within Boys' Love fandoms, DAKAICHI made a noticeable mark as a frequently discussed title, inspiring fanart, fanfiction, and online debate about how BL handles celebrity romance and consent. It became a go-to example for viewers interested in more adult-oriented BL anime, sparking conversations that reached beyond specialty communities and helping cement the original manga's popularity among anime audiences.