At first I was thinking this was going to be another typical tragic sad drama (although I didn't doubt in quality I didn't want to watch something seen too many times) so I wasn't so excited when I started it. But I found myself fall in love step by step in the way story was told, in the way how male lead narrated all his feelings, happenings, doubts, fears, happiness, sadness in every episode, that was the main reason I fell for this drama, that was what has won me and engraved in my soul. Yes it was so freaking hard and sad to watch it, at moments I felt my heart was ripped apart but somehow in the air there was always something hopeful and beautiful, it wasn't dark and depressed at all. I really LOVED the sceneries, Japan is certainly the country with most wonderful nature and hidden places to be seen, I loved the colours very much, so bright and light, the flowers, the beach, water, all the scenes they shared, cinematography was awesome indeed. The cast was very good and the acting so realistic and natural, Yamada was just brilliant, you could really feel his raw emotion emanating from the screen and I must say I loove how that man cries, he's doing it so good and so freaking believable. ;) Ayase was at her best, I'm not some vivid fan of hers but in this drama she shined and was wonderfully convincing and truly accomplished an honest portrayal of a person in her position. Their chemistry, relationship, so strong and powerful, going beyond everything, so many sweet moments, so much fun, enjoyment, tears, love, they broke my heart and then they mended it every time. Their relationship was so pure... just being together brings joy and happiness. This drama shows the development of the love between them. It shows how Saku, even from the beginning was drawn to her, where, somehow, without knowing it, goes to where she is, and for Aki, she knew that when she died, he was going to be by her side. Through powerful imagery like this, you grow to care for the characters. Music was very appealing, those melodies were just astonishing and filled with so much melancholy and longing, I found myself attached even more with the whole story and characters. All in all, I find this drama to be very originally told, it kept me interested to the very end, I loved the parallel in the present and past, I liked everything cause although a tragic one and dealt with cancer patient, this drama concentrates more on their love, friendship, many interesting happenings and somehow you don't feel all that sadness. It will bring you tears though cause you can't stay cold when you see devastated Yamada. What Sekachu shows us is the futility of eternity, the acceptance of lost, and the meaning of living. A full recommendation from me. I loved it. And I know you will.