Hatsukoi

A quiet, emotionally charged drama that explores love and regret through illness, with a gentle pace and heartfelt performances.

Created by

Go Inoue

Genres

Drama

Starring

Yoshino Kimura, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Munetaka Aoki

Overview

Midori is a married woman with a happy home life, a child, and a job as a speech therapist. One day, Midori is diagnosed with liver cancer and finds herself face to face with her first love; a man whose betrayal had left her deeply scarred. They are forced to put their past aside and work together to save her life.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Love, betrayal, grief, healing

Content

Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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