By the time I write this review, this show is absolutely the best japanese drama I've watched. The story, the writing, the production value, the overall message of the story all fit perfectly toghether to create a wonderful, intense and engaging experience. It took me just one episode to get hooked by the unfloding story of Minase and Hirukawa, and I enjoeyed every second of it.

The story, while probably not that uncommon, manages to portrait perfectly the story of the protagonists, two troubled boys finding unexpected comfort in each other, while also always remaining grounded and realistic. Both Minase and Hirukawa are extremely reletable and genuine characters, and you just can't avoid getting fond of them. Their relationship is very intense, sometimes herotic yet very delicate, and the actors did a splendid job in portraying their relationship. Without any major spoilers, the finale in the eleventh episodes offers a beautiful, well thought, bittersweet yet hopeful commentary on the desire of getting married without being able to, which I personally very much appreciated.

Production wise, the show is phenomenal, with attention to deatils, every camera angle clearly studied and with a soundtrack that nicely gets along with the overall mood of the story, without ever being distracting or off setting: honestly, even though everyone is free to like or dislike the show and its story, it just need to be admitted that is beautiful to watch anyway.

In short, I personally believe Miseinen raised the standards for japanese dramas, with a simple yet impactful story that really touches your soul.