“That gap is unfair~!” Once a week, Mori Meiko begins working as an instructor at an announcing school. She manages to get through the unfamiliar classes thanks to her earnest student “Yukari-kun,” whose real name is Hayama Yukari. Yukari-kun is soothing! A heart’s oasis, an adorable student! But outside of school, Yukari-kun has an unexpected side…?! Cute yet mature, Yukari-kun’s overwhelming gap makes it impossible to look away! What will become of this slightly nerve-wracking romance between a younger instructor and an older student?! (Source: Japanese = FOD || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the manga series "Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui" (ゆかりくんはギャップがずるい) by Ando Mami (あんどうまみ). Edit Translation
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- Native Title: ゆかりくんはギャップがずるい
- Also Known As: Yukari-kun wa Gyappu ga Zurui
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
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Cast & Credits
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![Takao Hayato in Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui Japanese Drama(2026)]( "Takao Hayato in Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui Japanese Drama(2026)")
Takao HayatoHayama YukariMain Role -
![Watanabe Miho in Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui Japanese Drama(2026)]( "Watanabe Miho in Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui Japanese Drama(2026)")
Watanabe MihoMori MeikoMain Role -
![Hamagishi Hiyori in Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui Japanese Drama(2026)]( "Hamagishi Hiyori in Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui Japanese Drama(2026)")
Hamagishi HiyoriMaki SumireSupport Role -
![Yonekura Reia in Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui Japanese Drama(2026)]( "Yonekura Reia in Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui Japanese Drama(2026)")
Yonekura ReiaShiba KurumiSupport Role -
![Hayase Ai in Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui Japanese Drama(2026)]( "Hayase Ai in Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui Japanese Drama(2026)")
Hayase AiTsuwabuki KarinSupport Role -
![Beppu Yurai in Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui Japanese Drama(2026)]( "Beppu Yurai in Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui Japanese Drama(2026)")
Beppu YuraiShiba SoichiroSupport Role
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Reviews
Unexpectedly good but missing the extra sauce to be REALLY good
I was going into this drama with really low expectations, thinking it would just another all-fluff-no-substance romance, but I was pleasantly surprised! While it does have some of the typical cliche plot points, I found the way they were handled pretty refreshing, and there was a fun energy to it that kept it from feeling stale.I particularly really like the character of Meiko, which was surprising because I'm very picky about this kind of plucky, go-getter female lead. Usually, they tend towards being too clumsy and airheaded for my taste, but Meiko actually acted like an adult and thought through her problems herself instead of relying on the ML for everything. The way she navigated her relationships with her friend and students outside the ML also gave her some unexpected depth, and I like that her background and skills as a former aspiring announcer had a purpose in the story instead of just being set dressing.
However, I think because the characterization of Meiko was so strong, Yukari seemed glaringly bland in comparison. We don't really get to understand who he is as a person or see him work through his own struggles, so it makes the romance feel uneven and half-baked because it feels like Meiko is falling in love with a hot piece of cardboard lol. Maybe the producers got distracted with how attractive Takao Hayato is (and don't get me wrong, he is EXTREMELY handsome here) that they forgot to do anything with his character.
The acting was quite good and the two leads had cute chemistry, so I overall enjoyed myself, but because they showed me a glimmer of competent writing in addition to the strong visuals, I can't help but mourn the potential this drama had.
