The Red Apple (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Series · ★ 5.3
Released in 2023, The Red Apple is a drama series.
What it’s about. The story happens in the near future of Japan, where sexual activity is forbidden by law. Inuda Hikaru is an honor student whose father is an executive at Setori (Sexual Misconduct Control Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare). Hikaru aspires to become like his father and finds sex unpleasant. Minase Yu is Hikaru's childhood friend who has a sharp tongue but excels in her grades. Yu is also a big fan of nationally known actress Uchu Misora, commonly known as Uchura. One day, Hikaru is invited by a classmate to a shady members-only club where he witnesses men and women engaging in illegal sexual acts. He is also surprised to see Uchura, who claims to be "pure" there with a man. Before he realised, Hikaru finds himself being caught in an "underworld organization" where sexual activity is performed.
Who’s in it. The Red Apple stars Rio Komiya as Inuta Hikaru, Asuka Kawazu as Minase Yu, Yume Shinjo as Utsumi Misora and Soko Wada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Red Apple has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Apple page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Apple tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Apple (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Apple change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Red Apple worth watching?
- The Red Apple holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Apple?
- The Red Apple stars Rio Komiya, Asuka Kawazu, Yume Shinjo, Soko Wada and Yuki Tayama.
- When was The Red Apple released?
- The Red Apple was released in 2023.