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First Love

2022 Ended

8.1/10 147 votes

Drama

Young, free and madly in love. As teenagers, the world was their oyster—but, as adults, their lives seem dimmer, like a very important piece is missing.

Cast:: Hikari Mitsushima, Takeru Satoh, Rikako Yagi, Taisei Kido
Language:: Japanese
Country:: Japan
Network:: Netflix

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E01

Episode 1

★ 8.6

When the Lilacs Bloom

2022-11-24 · 53m

Yae drives through the streets of Sapporo as a taxi driver. Back in her rural hometown, her younger self dreams of becoming a flight attendant.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 8.0

Your Voice

2022-11-24 · 50m

A teenage Yae shyly plans a date with Harumichi. In the present, she receives a sweet gift from a special someone.

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E03

Episode 3

Napolitan

2022-11-24 · 51m

Back in 2001, Yae moves to a tiny apartment in Tokyo, while Harumichi trains with the Air Defense Force. Tsuzuru can’t seem to take his mind off Uta.

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E04

Episode 4

Space Oddity

2022-11-24 · 57m

Back in her snowy hometown as a young girl, Yae excitedly opens a package from overseas. In the present, she texts Harumichi during her lunch break.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 1.0

Talk in Sign Language

2022-11-24 · 53m

A teenage Harumichi invites Yae over to his house, where she meets his bubbly family. In the present, Harumichi attempts to explain himself to Tsunemi.

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