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First Love

Original title: First Love: Hatsukoi
  • TV Series
  • 2022
  • TV-MA
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
6.2K
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POPULARITY
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775
First Love (2022)
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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Coming-of-AgeDramaRomance

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.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.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.

  • Stars
    • Hikari Mitsushima
    • Rikako Yagi
    • Takeru Satoh
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    6.2K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,586
    775
    • Stars
      • Hikari Mitsushima
      • Rikako Yagi
      • Takeru Satoh
    • 58User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes9

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    Hikari Mitsushima
    Hikari Mitsushima
    • Yae Noguchi
    • 2022
    Rikako Yagi
    • Young Yae Noguchi
    • 2022
    Takeru Satoh
    Takeru Satoh
    • Harumichi Namiki
    • 2022
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    Ell
    • Young Yae Noguchi
    • 2022
    Arthur Keng
    Arthur Keng
    • Harumichi Namiki
    • 2022
    Stephanie Komure
    Stephanie Komure
    • Yae Noguchi
    • 2022
    Anthony Ma
    Anthony Ma
    • 2022
    Taisei Kido
    • Young Harumichi Namiki
    • 2022
    Kyôko Koizumi
    Kyôko Koizumi
    • Kihako Noguchi
    • 2022
    Caleb Yen
    Caleb Yen
    • Young Harumichi Namiki
    • 2022
    Amy Anderson
    Amy Anderson
    • 2022
    David Chen
    David Chen
    • 2022
    Kana Koinuma
    • 2022
    Kaho
    • Tsunemi Arikawa
    • 2022
    Osamu Mukai
    Osamu Mukai
    • Yukihito Kosaka
    • 2022
    Towa Araki
    • Tsuzuru Kosaka
    • 2022
    Griffin Puatu
    Griffin Puatu
    • 2022
    Andrew Lee
    Andrew Lee
    • 2022
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    10gpersdiecast

    the best Netflix Asian drama of the year

    I have to say this series is one of the best Netflix ever aired especially if you're into love and Asian drama. It's written beautifully and pictured in simplicity with artistically picture and warm tones. The series not that long but the story getting more interesting and interesting in every episode. Onion ninja almost got me in the 2 last episodes and I strongly suggest you to watch it! Though the series going back forth between timeline but it all beautifully connected. The background OST is also amazing. One of the best Asian hits in 2000's by Utada Hikaru. I really surprised that main character is French descendant. She is really pretty. You're always gonna be the one best J-Drama in my life ever!
    9dseemalhar

    Slow burn romantic & heartfelt

    Binge watched Japanese drama 'First Love'

    Inspired from songs by Hikaru Utada, It's a slow-burn romantic drama.

    Simple story presented in swoon-worthy, heartwarming, heart-touching way.

    Writer-director Yuri Kanchiku beautifully narrates the screenplay.

    Each episode is like a connecting pieces of puzzle, which makes it immersing, intriguing and interesting.

    Each small detail in storytelling is so important, Even small dialogues, activities and objects play important part.. Each action of a character is beautifully presented, why he/she took such decision, which gives depth to characters.

    Series has perfect casting, specially lead couple, their older and younger versions.

    Their acting is enthralling. Chemistry is top-notch.

    It not only narrate dynamics of a couple in different life stages but also relation of mother-daughter, friends, mother-son n siblings.

    Drama has beautiful OSTs, breathtaking visuals, specially in the last episode has Icelandic scenery.

    I find myself shedding tears in each episode. Truly heartfelt for me.
    10coconutomega

    A beautiful and emotional romance

    I loved it.

    It's a beautiful, heartbreaking, and an excellent series.

    I rarely give 10s on a first view, but I have to say that I absolutely loved this series.

    Everything is amazing - Story, Main Leads, Their Chemistry, Acting, Star Cast, Background Score, Music.

    I completed this series in 1 days and I am suffering from Post Drama Syndrome now. I can't get over it. Fabulous love story.

    It is so moving that I found myself shedding a couple of tears everytime it was on.

    If you're looking to see what true, real love and dedication/effort is, then this is the show for you. Will never forget.
    10Ro-atthemovies

    Perfection! An amazing first love!

    First Love is perfection! The storytelling is fantastic. This film is so much more than a story about a true love beginning in youth. This drama is one of a kind, using amazing storytelling, weaving a beautiful story by bringing us back to where it began and forward to where it is today with such ease and excellence. This series is the best I've watched all year, and I've watched a lot! Every main character is so well written and authentic. The story develops at such a pace that you develop a true affinity with the characters. Nominations and awards belong to the lead Actor and Actress, the Director, the Writer, Cinematographer, and everyone who worked on this film. We, as the viewers, are blessed by their achievement. Wish I could give it more stars than 10!! Perfection! An amazing first love!
    10Shaaranya

    Absolutely beautiful!

    First Love is a must watch for every romance enthusiastic. It had me smiling and tearing up every few minutes.

    I'm not sure if the show was inspired by Kimi no Na wa (Your Name) but it definitely feels like it at multiple points throughout the show. The story is very similar to Your Name and so is the background score. It was like i was watching a different version of the Anime movie.

    I found it a little confusing in the beginning, but later realised that the different timelines make the show much better. All you have to do is keep watching.

    The main story with Yae and Harumichi is beautiful and so are the side characters' storylines. Each character has its own importance in the show's different timelines.

    Everything blends together very well. None of the episodes felt like long drags like a lot of romantic shows do.

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      Throughout the series, the story of First Love parallels to many of Hikaru Utada's song lyrics and titles. "Distance" and "Letters" (both released around 2001) parallel with their lyrics and titles to when Yae gets into a car accident, losing her memories, and Yae and Harumichi end up separating. Harumichi attempts to give Yae letters, but her mom hides them from him, thus mirroring the two mentioned songs.

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    • Release date
      • November 24, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • First Love: Hatsukoi
    • Filming locations
      • Hokkaido, Japan
    • Production companies
      • C&I Entertainment
      • Netflix Studios
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    • Runtime
      • 50m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.20 : 1

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