Why it may be worth watching
- First Love combines Drama storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Hikari Mitsushima, Takeru Satoh, Rikako Yagi.
- Viewers currently rate it 8.1/10 from 147 votes.
TV series
First Love
Young, free and madly in love. As teenagers, the world was their oyster—but, as adults, their lives seem dimmer, like a very important piece is missing.
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Cast
Hikari MitsushimaYae Noguchi
Takeru SatohHarumichi Namiki
Rikako YagiYoung Yae Noguchi
Taisei KidoYoung Harumichi Namiki
KahoTsunemi Arikawa
MinamiYū Namiki
Akiyoshi NakaoBonji Kawano
Towa ArakiTsuzuru Kosaka
Aoi YamadaUta Komori
Gaku HamadaŌtaro Urabe
Osamu MukaiYukihito Kosaka
Kyoko KoizumiKihako Noguchi
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama. The available catalogue spans 1 season.
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Themes and topics
lovereunionromanceminiseriesfirst lovelost love1990s2000s
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Reviews
AlunauwieExternal review ·
First Love, inspired by Utada Hikaru’s iconic songs First Love and Hatsukoi, is a tender and beautifully woven story about love that endures through time, loss, and destiny. The series captures romance with sincerity and emotional depth, highlighted by unforgettable moments — like Harumichi’s heartfelt confession to Yae beneath falling snow, accompanied by perfectly timed music that heightens every emotion. The cast delivers natural and convincing performances, portraying both youth and adulthood with harmony. Despite a few unnecessary mature scenes, Fi…
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First Love, inspired by Utada Hikaru’s iconic songs First Love and Hatsukoi, is a tender and beautifully woven story about love that endures through time, loss, and destiny. The series captures romance with sincerity and emotional depth, highlighted by unforgettable moments — like Harumichi’s heartfelt confession to Yae beneath falling snow, accompanied by perfectly timed music that heightens every emotion. The cast delivers natural and convincing performances, portraying both youth and adulthood with harmony. Despite a few unnecessary mature scenes, First Love remains a poignant reminder that some bonds are timeless — and if love is meant to be, fate will always find its way back.
Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
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