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Watching Tokyo Love Story for the First Time – Here’s What I Felt
I finally caught up with Tokyo Love Story and I have A LOT of feelings about it.
First of all, watching this drama from a modern perspective really makes you notice how complex and real the characters are. Nagao feels like that one person who’s caught between two worlds, he’s from a small town (Ehime), suddenly thrown into big city life in Tokyo, trying to figure out love, relationships, and who he really is. And honestly, it was kind of frustrating watching his indecisiveness throughout the show. He just couldn’t seem to be clear about what or who he really wanted.
But then there’s Rika. Rika is warm, full of love, and emotionally open. She's the kind of character who gives her all, even when she knows she might get hurt. Watching her journey was both painful and inspiring. I really admired how she handled things toward the end. She grew, she learned, and she faced things in a mature way that kind of reflects how we have to deal with life as adults, especially in a fast-paced, emotionally messy world like Tokyo.
What I loved most is how the drama doesn't try to force a fairytale ending. It gives us something more real... about learning, letting go, and growing up. It’s actually quite refreshing and powerful in its simplicity.
Also, major shoutout to the production team. The fashion, the Tokyo city vibes in the early '90s, the whole aesthetic, IT'S SO GOOD. I honestly loved every scene. And THE SOUNDTRACK? ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. It still hits in 2025. Like, I can't believe this came out over 30 years ago and still feels so emotionally relevant.
First of all, watching this drama from a modern perspective really makes you notice how complex and real the characters are. Nagao feels like that one person who’s caught between two worlds, he’s from a small town (Ehime), suddenly thrown into big city life in Tokyo, trying to figure out love, relationships, and who he really is. And honestly, it was kind of frustrating watching his indecisiveness throughout the show. He just couldn’t seem to be clear about what or who he really wanted.
But then there’s Rika. Rika is warm, full of love, and emotionally open. She's the kind of character who gives her all, even when she knows she might get hurt. Watching her journey was both painful and inspiring. I really admired how she handled things toward the end. She grew, she learned, and she faced things in a mature way that kind of reflects how we have to deal with life as adults, especially in a fast-paced, emotionally messy world like Tokyo.
What I loved most is how the drama doesn't try to force a fairytale ending. It gives us something more real... about learning, letting go, and growing up. It’s actually quite refreshing and powerful in its simplicity.
Also, major shoutout to the production team. The fashion, the Tokyo city vibes in the early '90s, the whole aesthetic, IT'S SO GOOD. I honestly loved every scene. And THE SOUNDTRACK? ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. It still hits in 2025. Like, I can't believe this came out over 30 years ago and still feels so emotionally relevant.
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