From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke
Taste attributes: dramateenromancecomedytried & testedwholesomelightrealisticsimplelinearglossyenclosedemotive & stirringcoming of agecomplex relationshiplove conquers allunlikely connections
Boxlist takeAn emotional drama series that is uncomplicated, warm-hearted and grounded. Best if you like stories that hit hard.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: tried and tested · Tone: wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: true to life · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
Quality rating
7.7 /10
TMDB · 30 votes
Where to watch
Streaming data: JustWatch
Season
Season 1
· 2023 · 12 episodesWith her gloomy demeanor, Sawako has a hard time fitting in. But when an outgoing classmate approaches her, life takes a turn for the better.
Episodes (12)
1First-Time Feelings30 Mar 2023
Because of her eerie demeanor, Sawako has been called "Sadako" since the fourth grade. She wishes she can be more like her friendly classmate, Kazehaya.
2Rumors30 Mar 2023
The new seating arrangements are decided by raffle. Sawako braces for everyone avoiding her again, but then Kazehaya speaks up.
3Feelings of Romance30 Mar 2023
A pretty girl named Kurumi approaches Sawako and the two become friends. But Kurumi has a history with Kazehaya, and she may have hidden intentions.
4Love & Dreams30 Mar 2023
Chizuru goes shopping for a birthday present for Ryu. The two of them are really close, but it turns out that Chizuru has feelings for someone else.
5Christmas With Friends30 Mar 2023
Winter break is just around the corner. Sawako really wants to go to the Christmas party, but her parents want her to celebrate the day with them.
6Valentine's Day30 Mar 2023
On Valentine's Day, Sawako brings lots of gift-wrapped homemade chocolates to school. She wants to give some to Kazehaya, but she's too nervous.
7School Festival30 Mar 2023
Worried, Ayane and Chizuru rush out to find Sawako. They find her on the roof of the school, heartbroken over what Kazehaya said to her.
8First Kiss30 Mar 2023
Things are going so well for Sawako and Kazehaya, and even her parents seem to approve. Chizuru finds out that Ryu has feelings for someone.
9Bonds30 Mar 2023
Everyone's thinking about their life plans. When Kazehaya tells his father that he wants to take over his business some day, his father isn't happy.
10The Road You Want to Travel30 Mar 2023
When she finds out that Sawako also wants to become a teacher, Kurumi swallows her pride and asks Sawako for a favor.
11Realization30 Mar 2023
Kazehaya works hard to show his father he's serious about becoming a sports trainer. Sawako thinks about applying to Sapporo University of Education.
12Departures30 Mar 2023
Graduation day arrives. Sawako and Kurumi get their university entrance results, and everyone scatters to pursue their various different dreams.
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What lines up
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
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Synopsis
With her gloomy demeanor, Sawako has a hard time fitting in. But when an outgoing classmate approaches her, life takes a turn for the better.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Details
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2023
- Episode length
- 34 min
- Status
- Ended
- Studio
- TV Tokyo
- Taste scores
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