Series

First Love

8.120221 Season9 Episodes

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.

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Episodes

Miniseries9 episodes

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1. When the Lilacs Bloom
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.
2
2. Your Voice
50m
A teenage Yae shyly plans a date with Harumichi. In the present, she receives a sweet gift from a special someone.
3
3. Napolitan
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.
4
4. Space Oddity
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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5. Talk in Sign Language
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.
6
6. The Sixth Sense
50m
A young mom in her lavish home, Yae seems to be living the ideal life. At Northern Lights Building, a barely recovered Harumichi shows up for work.
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7. The Order of Dreams
52m
Distracted, Yae misses an exit on the highway and her drunk passenger gets upset. A few years back, Harumichi prepares for his mission to Iraq.
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8. The Proust Effect on a Certain Afternoon
1h 5m
Back in rural Hokkaido, the two young lovebirds make a promise to each other on a snowy hilltop. In the present, Tsunemi tries on a wedding dress.
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9. Hatsukoi
1h 4m
Early in the morning, a teenage Yae heads to Kitami in order to take a mock exam. In the present, she fondly looks back at old memories.

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Cast

Hikari Mitsushima
Yae Noguchi
Takeru Satoh
Harumichi Namiki
Rikako Yagi
Young Yae Noguchi
Taisei Kido
Young Harumichi Namiki
Kaho
Tsunemi Arikawa
Minami
Yū Namiki
Akiyoshi Nakao
Bonji Kawano
Towa Araki
Tsuzuru Kosaka
Aoi Yamada
Uta Komori
Gaku Hamada
Ōtaro Urabe
Osamu Mukai
Yukihito Kosaka
Kyoko Koizumi
Kihako Noguchi

Reviews

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Alunauwie
Nov 11, 2025
9
First Love, inspired by Utada Hikaru’s iconic songs First Love and Hatsukoi, is a tender and beautifully woven story about love that endures through time, loss, and destiny. The series captures romance with sincerity and emotional depth, highlighted by unforgettable moments — like Harumichi’s heartfelt confession to Yae beneath falling snow, accompanied by perfectly timed music that heightens every emotion. The cast delivers natural and convincing performances, portraying both youth and adulthood with harmony. Despite a few unnecessary mature scenes, First Love remains a poignant reminder that some bonds are timeless — and if love is meant to be, fate will always find its way back. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)Read more
First Love, inspired by Utada Hikaru’s iconic songs First Love and Hatsukoi, is a tender and beautifully woven story about love that endures through time, loss, and destiny. The series captures romance with sincerity and emotional depth, highlighted by unforgettable moments — like Harumichi’s heartfelt confession to Yae beneath falling snow, accompanied by perfectly timed music that heightens every emotion. The cast delivers natural and convincing performances, portraying both youth and adulthood with harmony. Despite a few unnecessary mature scenes, First Love remains a poignant reminder that some bonds are timeless — and if love is meant to be, fate will always find its way back. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)