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? A Love That Defied Death – Haunting, Beautiful, and Unforgettable
Eternal Yesterday (Eien no Kino) is one of those dramas that only Japan could come up with—where else would you get a love story involving a literal living corpse? And yet, despite the strange and surreal premise, it works so beautifully. It’s poetic, heart-wrenching, and unforgettable.
From the very beginning, it’s clear this is a story about love at first sight—on both sides. The connection between Koichi and Mitsuru (Micchan) is instant and intense, and the drama does a beautiful job exploring the depth of their bond, even when death gets in the way.
I absolutely loved Koichi. He was so protective of Mitsuru from the start—whether it was standing up to bullies in the classroom or always walking on the traffic side of the road to shield him. Ironically, that very habit led to the truck accident that took his life. Speaking of the truck—honestly, the driver should have been fined or jailed. He was clearly speeding and caused Koichi’s death. But even after being hit, Koichi got up and his first thought was still Micchan. That says everything about the kind of person he is—selfless and full of love. Even in their final moments together, he was still thinking about Micchan’s future, saying he couldn’t leave his “corpse” behind because it wouldn’t look good for Micchan. It broke me. He was always putting Micchan first.
And then there was that final scene. The crying, the love-making, the constant exchange of “I love you”s—God, it was so emotional. Koichi knew he was disappearing soon, and his tears showed just how much he didn’t want to leave. Meanwhile, Micchan tried so hard to comfort him, saying things like “You are the one I love the most,” “I will never forget you,” and “You’ll always be my number one until I die.” Those words hit so hard. It was painful to watch two people love each other so deeply and still have to say goodbye.
Overall, Eternal Yesterday is an incredible series—unusual, emotional, and deeply moving. The plot and chemistry are everything. My only wish is that Japan would invest a bit more in the production quality of their BL dramas. Compared to Korean or Thai BL, the visuals and cinematography here felt a little lacking—but the story and the emotional depth absolutely make up for it.
If you’re looking for a BL that’s raw, touching, and unique, this one is a must-watch.
From the very beginning, it’s clear this is a story about love at first sight—on both sides. The connection between Koichi and Mitsuru (Micchan) is instant and intense, and the drama does a beautiful job exploring the depth of their bond, even when death gets in the way.
I absolutely loved Koichi. He was so protective of Mitsuru from the start—whether it was standing up to bullies in the classroom or always walking on the traffic side of the road to shield him. Ironically, that very habit led to the truck accident that took his life. Speaking of the truck—honestly, the driver should have been fined or jailed. He was clearly speeding and caused Koichi’s death. But even after being hit, Koichi got up and his first thought was still Micchan. That says everything about the kind of person he is—selfless and full of love. Even in their final moments together, he was still thinking about Micchan’s future, saying he couldn’t leave his “corpse” behind because it wouldn’t look good for Micchan. It broke me. He was always putting Micchan first.
And then there was that final scene. The crying, the love-making, the constant exchange of “I love you”s—God, it was so emotional. Koichi knew he was disappearing soon, and his tears showed just how much he didn’t want to leave. Meanwhile, Micchan tried so hard to comfort him, saying things like “You are the one I love the most,” “I will never forget you,” and “You’ll always be my number one until I die.” Those words hit so hard. It was painful to watch two people love each other so deeply and still have to say goodbye.
Overall, Eternal Yesterday is an incredible series—unusual, emotional, and deeply moving. The plot and chemistry are everything. My only wish is that Japan would invest a bit more in the production quality of their BL dramas. Compared to Korean or Thai BL, the visuals and cinematography here felt a little lacking—but the story and the emotional depth absolutely make up for it.
If you’re looking for a BL that’s raw, touching, and unique, this one is a must-watch.
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