Mischievous Kiss The Movie: The Proposal

While I'm still not the biggest fan of this movie, at least it was better than the second.

I found myself connecting to Kotoko a bit more here, probably because there were more dramatic scenes. I also loved her kind-of friendship with Matsumoto in this one. That being said, I came for her romance with the handsome Irie--and in this movie, I felt nothing for them. Sure, I felt happy by the end of the movie, but I didn't feel the same level of elation as I did when I finished the drama.

[Quick spoilers]
The wedding scene was incredibly disappointing as well. It was one of my favorite parts in the drama, but it was just so quickly run through here. There wasn't any dreaminess or whimsy in it. Irie's "Talk" with Kinnosuke also left me feeling bothered and disappointed.
[End spoilers]

Anyway, if you're a huge fan of the drama and/or the anime, you might find yourself let down by the movie remakes. Maybe give it a shot if you're in a really good, lovesick mood.

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Mischievous Kiss The Movie: The Proposal – Final Chapter

🔹 Would I rewatch it? No, although I enjoyed the ending.

✨ Do final chapters always hit differently, or is it just me feeling that way?

📕 Overview 🎬
🔹 Movie, romantic comedy–drama
🔹 Part 3 in the “Mischievous Kiss” trilogy, adapted from the classic Itazura na Kiss manga
🔹 Kanta Sato as Naoki Irie: the stoic genius you can’t help but cheer for
🔹 Reina Asaki as Kotoko Aihara: bubbly, persistent, and full of heart
🔹 The story begins when Naoki agrees to an arranged marriage to support his family, leaving Kotoko feeling both hopeful and heartbroken
🔹 Great if you love shojo romances and just want a sweet ending

🌸 How It Felt Watching 💙
🔹 It felt like reconnecting with an old friend. Comforting yet a bit chaotic.
🔹 Some scenes filled me with joy, like the proposal and wedding, while others had me rolling my eyes at the rushed drama.
🔹 The themes of love, growth, and perseverance stood out.

✨ Cast & Acting
🔹 Kanta Sato as Naoki: his small, magnetic expressions spoke volumes every time.
🔹 Reina Asaki as Kotoko: earnest and sweet, though her devotion sometimes felt too one-sided.
🔹 The side characters brought some needed laughs in the lighter parts.

🎞️ Production Style
🔹 The settings and styling were clean and bright. Pleasant and cozy without being flashy.
🔹 Costumes (like Kotoko’s cute college outfits) added personality without going overboard.

☕ Tea Notes
🔹 What worked: The ending was super satisfying. Watching Kotoko and Naoki finally connect was really rewarding. Their chemistry and the emotional moments hit home.
🔹 What didn’t: The pacing was uneven. For example, the proposal felt emotionally flat because the build-up was rushed.
🔹 Would I rewatch? No.

☕ SpillTheDramaTea’s Rating: 8/10

✏️ As SpillTheDramaTea, I’m happy with the outcome but wish for a little more depth. It leaves me satisfied yet still wanting.

✨ If you’ve been keeping up with Kotoko and Naoki’s story, that last “I do” really hits differently, right? Did you feel that too?

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