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I Can't Reach You

Original title: Kimi ni wa todokanai
  • TV Mini Series
  • 2023
  • 20m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
1.4K
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I Can't Reach You (2023)
Teen RomanceDramaRomance

Childhood best friends, Yamato and Kakeru, are vastly different, yet are two halves of a whole. Despite always being by the other's side, complicated feelings prevent them from being togethe... Read allChildhood best friends, Yamato and Kakeru, are vastly different, yet are two halves of a whole. Despite always being by the other's side, complicated feelings prevent them from being together in the way they truly want to be.Childhood best friends, Yamato and Kakeru, are vastly different, yet are two halves of a whole. Despite always being by the other's side, complicated feelings prevent them from being together in the way they truly want to be.

  • Creator
    • Mika
  • Stars
    • Kentaro Maeda
    • Haru Kashiwagi
    • Reo Matsumoto
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    1.4K
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    • Creator
      • Mika
    • Stars
      • Kentaro Maeda
      • Haru Kashiwagi
      • Reo Matsumoto
    • 9User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kentaro Maeda
    • Yamato Ohara
    • 2023
    Haru Kashiwagi
    • Kakeru Ashiya
    • 2023
    Reo Matsumoto
    • Yui Hosaka
    • 2023
    Ayaka Konno
    • Mikoto Ohara
    • 2023
    Taketo Tanaka
    • Kosuke Fujino
    • 2023
    Takumi Momose
    • Soichiro Amamiya
    • 2023
    Toshiyuki Itakura
    • Murasen
    • 2023
    Tomo Nakai
    • Akane Toyama
    • 2023
    Minato Shougaki
    • Young Kakeru Ashiya
    • 2023
    Miyu Kaneko
    • Ai Morisawa
    • 2023
    Kira Miura
    • Young Yamato Ohara
    • 2023
    • Creator
      • Mika
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    10malaysiajanganjudgmental

    A Masterpiece - 10/10

    I cannot express enough how much I Cannot Reach You has impacted me. I've watched this Japanese drama series probably 50 times, and it never fails to amaze me.

    1. The Characters - Both Kentaro and Haru delivered outstanding performances. Their chemistry is palpable, and every emotion felt genuine. The supporting characters, like HOsaka, were equally magnificent, adding layers to the story and enriching the overall experience.

    2. The Storyline - The storyline is incredibly focused and clear, leaving no room for boredom. Every single scene is precious, meaningful, and essential to the progression of the plot. It grips you from start to finish, ensuring you're always hooked.

    3. The Script - What I love most is how the script challenges societal norms, particularly the idea that a man must only fall in love with a woman. This series takes a refreshing approach to love and relationships, offering a more nuanced and open-minded perspective that is rarely seen in mainstream media.

    4. The Direction - Credit must be given to the entire team behind this drama, especially the direction. Kentaro's portrayal of Yamato is nothing short of superb. He brings to life every ounce of pain and vulnerability his character experiences. The way Yamato falls in love earlier but with even greater intensity than Kenkaro makes for a beautiful, deeply emotional storyline.

    Overall, I Cannot Reach You is a true masterpiece. It's a drama that challenges norms, delivers brilliant performances, and tells an unforgettable story. I give it a perfect 10/10!
    10JonathanJ-34

    The best so far

    This Series top of all i watched bl so far no one can beat this..I already watch thai korean and even chinese bl series and this is my first time to watch japanese and i really love it esp. The actors Haru and Kentaro did a really good job still hoping for Season 2 Or other series that contain haru and kentaro i really love seeing them together in one series..I'm already addicted in their chemistry as couple. I Even follow both of them in their social media accounts because i really love seeing every time i open may social media. I also downloaded tons of their pictures on my phone and Computer.
    10danielsantiagobarrerolopezcom

    One of the best queer representation nowadays.

    This series is simply a work of art, I am very happy that productions like this are created, in a world where Queer relationships are always portrayed from negativity and tragedy, Having this series is simply an honor and I want to believe that it is a mirror of the new queer reality. From the bottom of my heart thank you, all the people involved in this series deserve a lot, my dream is someday maybe be a part of a production like this, thank you for let me see my dream come true.

    I forget to say it but I thanks also for showing that the love has not to be hipersexualized, best wishes for all.
    8cahidi

    Classic Japanese High School Love Story (BL Version)

    This is a classic Japanese High School Romance drama. It uses all of the tools you can find in every manga about High School stories. From sending a love letter to your crush at the school, going on a study tour with your classmates then getting under the same blanket with your crush, going to a temple to get a love charm for your crush, to gifting sweets as a way to confess to your crush. You can find them all in this series. The story was unexpectedly sweet and likable, just like the main characters. It was well acted and the plot was delivered beautifully. There wasn't any unnecessary long scenes, so you won't have to worry about getting bored watching it.
    7JJ-Chi

    Japanese version of "Heart Stopper"

    I found this short series on Netflix by accident and really enjoyed it. I didn't know what to expect and didn't know it was LGBTQ genre - kinda reminded me of "Heart Stopper" ...but set in Japan. I give this show a solid 7 (a "10" rating is only for something exceptional & special). This is not a "must-see masterpiece," but was actually VERY ENJOYABLE.

    The show offers an interesting glimpse into Japanese society: eg. How girls "confess" their love for boys and how some things (high school courtship) differ from the West. It's something different from the usual Hollywood offering that makes me dislike certain kids these days. ;-)

    Story told well, no boring slow drawn-out moments The acting was not great (perhaps a bit cheezy at times ...they're kids) ...but overall believable and decent. Production is good with some beautiful Japanese scenery. The series goes by quickly (watched the whole thing in one evening) since each episode is only 20 minutes.

    The title, "I Cannot Reach You" didn't really make sense to me ...but maybe this is something that was "lost in transation." Note: unlike most shows, the series is NOT dubbed into English ...so at times, you need to be quick on the subtitles; I had to rewind several times to catch the dialogue.

    Overall ...I thought it was really cute and even a bit touching.

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      "Kimi ni wa Todokanai" takes over TBS' Tuesdays 25:00 time slot previously occupied by "Saitama no Host" and followed by "Renai no Susume" on November 21, 2023.

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      • September 27, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site [Japanese]
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Kimi niwa dodokanai
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