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I’ll admit, I decided to watch this movie because of Aloha Takamatsu, whom I’ve admired ever since Tokyo in April Is... and because he brings my favorite character from Love Is Better the Second Time Around to life. Even though I recognized a few other Japanese actors from shows I’d seen before, I went into this movie with zero expectations and I honestly just loved it. The time flew by while I was watching.
It’s such a sweet love story with a dash of drama, comedy, and action. Underneath all of that, it hides a surprisingly complex and deep moral reflection, which is something you often find in Japanese stories. Japanese romance stories usually don’t rely on grand, sweeping gestures, but that doesn’t make them any less intense or believable. It’s the little things like conversations packed with meaning, and a shy or totally unexpected 好きです (suki desu - I like you) that make the characters’ feelings feel so real and convincing.
Because of that, the slow-burn romance between Madoka and Mitsuru made their story feel so much more natural and engaging. I really liked the chemistry between Aloha and Jyutaro, and I would definitely love to see them work together again.
I love that Madoka and Takaaki are mature enough to own up to their mistakes and take responsibility for their actions. The whole cast delivered fantastic, natural, and convincing performances, and the fight scenes were super well-choreographed, too.
My favorite character? Itsuki.
It’s definitely worth a watch!
It’s such a sweet love story with a dash of drama, comedy, and action. Underneath all of that, it hides a surprisingly complex and deep moral reflection, which is something you often find in Japanese stories. Japanese romance stories usually don’t rely on grand, sweeping gestures, but that doesn’t make them any less intense or believable. It’s the little things like conversations packed with meaning, and a shy or totally unexpected 好きです (suki desu - I like you) that make the characters’ feelings feel so real and convincing.
Because of that, the slow-burn romance between Madoka and Mitsuru made their story feel so much more natural and engaging. I really liked the chemistry between Aloha and Jyutaro, and I would definitely love to see them work together again.
I love that Madoka and Takaaki are mature enough to own up to their mistakes and take responsibility for their actions. The whole cast delivered fantastic, natural, and convincing performances, and the fight scenes were super well-choreographed, too.
My favorite character? Itsuki.
It’s definitely worth a watch!
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