Switched

I'm not a teenager, and much like another reviewer here, it was suggested to me because I watched Erased on Netflix, and after watching that I felt like binging on some Japanese dramas.

That being said, this is something I'd make my daughters watch when they're teenagers, as the series aims to give the watchers a sense of empathy for both sides of the coin. You feel bad for the unpopular girl and understand her actions, but you also feel bad for the popular girl because the switch takes her away from her family and friends.

The popular girl does NOT become instantly shy in the unpopular girls body, the person who said that must not have paid much attention. She only becomes less outgoing because people will not pay attention to her and think she is weird, which is what the series does well at, creating a sense of empathy and understanding.

Yet another binge watching series!!! Amazing acting by Kaya Kiyohara !!! Must Watch!!!

I think like a few users here I was recommended switched because I was erased. I only really watched it because it only has 6 episodes and they are all under an hour however I was gripped by just the first episode and I got a lot more from this than just a way to pass the time!

It's a very important message that it doesn't matter what you look like on the outside, it's the inside that counts and although it's aimed at teens (I'm 27) I think it's an important message whatever stage of life you're in.

Fantastic acting, you really felt for the characters and cried and laughed with them. Kaga stole the show for me- he is an absolute sweetheart!

100% recommend this to anyone!

Kaga is my favorite character here, I fall for his smile and personality. And the fact that the actor got to play almost every lead characters here in the emotional significant part has let him show off his talent. But some scenes got me cringing too. Overall worth to watch. You are what you think. There's no point for wanting to be others and it's never too late for make a right decision to change your perspective of life.

I was hooked from the first episode. Good story line. The background music was weird and annoying at times as it did not suit the situation.