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Kieta Hatsukoi japanese drama review
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Kieta Hatsukoi
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by emberzmars
Oct 1, 2024
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
This review may contain spoilers

Funny & warm coming of age BL drama

I don't watch BL series but was drawn to this Japanese drama because of Ren Meguro and this drama would be leaving Netflix on 14 October. This series is light-hearted and fun!

What I liked:
1) Story - It's a simple, cute story about a boy having a crush on his classmate. It started off as a honest mistake but soon he developed feelings for the classmate, who happens to be a boy. It's great to see how 2 characters deal with their feelings for one another - one character more expressive and self-aware while the other one restrained.
2) Acting - Shunsuke Michieda was delightful to watch. He looked like a young Lee Min Ho during Boys over Flowers era but softer. Ren Meguro complements Shunsuke - his character was more intense and Ren was great at expressing longing & stolen glances.
3) Supporting characters - Ms Hashimoto & Aida-san added a lot of depth to the story. Fascinating to watch Aoki-Hashimoto dynamics and Aoki-Aida dynamics because of the difference. I love that Hashimoto has a lot of sass especially around Aida.
4) Ending - was very sweet as it plays homage to the mistake that took place in episode 1.

What I disliked:
1) Hard to find anything that I disliked but there was a scene which Aoki experienced prejudice. Though it was great to see challenges facecd by LGBTQ+ character, I think it was resolved too quickly.
2) I would also like to know reactions from both mothers of Aoki & Ida. They were cameos from them so why not reaction about son's relationship.

Favourite scene:
When Hashimoto became feisty around Aida. So funny!
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