Kimi to Nara Koi wo Shite Mite mo (2023)

una storia d'amore così bella, fresca e pura. If it's with you è semplicemente perfetta

If it’s with you è come una dolce e fresca giornata, il vento che ti sfiora la pelle, il sole che splende in cielo, un sapore dolce che ti travolge, un sentimento di pace e felicità….una poesia.
Penso di aver cominciato il mio 2024 con una serie che rappresenta uno dei miei più grandi sogni, un amore adolescenziale fresco e puro. Sembra un sogno alquanto strano ma posso giurare che per una persona sfortunata quanto me è veramente un sogno. Sono circondata dalla sfortuna tanto che credo di esserlo io stessa in persona; il solo pensiero di poter avere qualcuno su cui contare e con cui posso essere felice mi avvolge di gelosia, di un sentimento difficile da spiegare ma allo stesso tempo fa così male al petto, un sentimento che ho iniziato ad odiare. Lo odio perché alla fine non sono io la fortunata e nella vita reale persone come Ryuji non esistono o capitano sempre agli altri.
Sarò sincera Ryuji mi ha stravolta, i miei poveri standard sono aumentati ancora di più.
La storia d’amore tra Ryuji e Amane è così carina e pura che mi uccide.
Amane è una persona solare che splende sempre, è triste pensare che questa sia una caratteristica che usa molto per non far vedere il suo lato triste e arreso a sé stesso.
Da questo punto di vista è molto simile a me, mi innamoro ma non ci provo proprio a dichiararmi perchè tanto so già come va a finire e che sicuro ci rimetterò piangendo, peccato che alla fine a causa di questa scelta e del mio poco coraggio piango lo stesso.
È triste pensare a come il cuore di Amane si sia polverizzato vedendo la sua crush ridere del suo coming out, è difficile farlo e sarebbe dovuto essere solo grato che Amane gli abbia confidato questa cosa.
Alla fine è vero che tendiamo ad evitare le cose che sappiamo ci faranno stare male, ma qualche volta forse è meglio provare, alla fine non si sa mai cosa può succedere. Il problema è che abbiamo così paura che ci sembra più facile buttarci da un ponte, dobbiamo trovare coraggio.
Per questo ho amato come, anche se ci è rimasto, Ryuji non ha riso di questa cosa e ha detto tante belle parole ad Amane, soprattutto quando gli ha detto che con lui può mostrare la sua parte triste, non deve sforzarsi. Penso sia una delle cose più belle che una persona ti possa mai dire, è come dire: “Vedo che stai male, non nasconderlo, condividi il tuo dolore con me o almeno sii sincero con me. Ti starò vicino quindi non preoccuparti. Alleggerisci il tuo cuore”.
Di sua parte Ryuji è veramente un gentiluomo. Ha un grande cuore ed è altruista, aiuta sempre gli altri quando sono in difficoltà e lo fa con piacere, non per ricevere qualcosa ma per pura gentilezza. È una persona così adorabile e carina, merita tanto.
Mi è dispiaciuto vedere come anche lui abbia sofferto così tanto per il padre e del fatto che si sentisse con un peso al cuore, una pressione eterna, come se il mondo lo giudicasse per il minimo.
Per questo è stato bello vedere come si sia sentito in pace con le parole che Amane ha rivolto al padre. È stata proprio bella quella scena, in tutto e per tutto, si vede che Amane ha una grande sensibilità e umanità, e questo comportamento ha riscaldato il cuore e l’anima di Ryuji.
Quindi entrambi sono stati fondamentali per l’altro, si sono dati la possibilità di sentirsi bene e di mettere in pace i loro cuori. Di scoprire la felicità.
Una delle cose che più ho amato in loro è la comunicazione, che si è vista in particolar modo quando Amane si è dichiarato. In quel momento Ryuji avrebbe pure potuto decidere di non dire nulla ed evitare un confronto, creando così una situazione pesante. Ma in realtà ha deciso di parlarne, sapeva che non riusciva a dare una risposta ma allo stesso tempo ha dato priorità a dire qualcosa, a non fare finta di nulla come uno scemo.
Alla fine è meglio dire “Sono un pò confuso, non so ancora darti una risposta ma aspettami un pò, io ci penso e poi ti dico”, che non dire nulla e lasciare un’aria triste e orrenda.
Si dovrebbe imparare da lui.
In generale, voglio essere sincera, If it’s with you è proprio una bella serie, emana un senso di calma e pace assurdo, è così bella che piango.
Le ost sono veramente belle, la cinematografia è semplicemente spettacolare, la trama è fatta così bene e i dialoghi altrettanto…è tutto così semplicemente perfetto.
Unica pecca è la sua minima durata ma da un lato penso sia pure giusta perchè forse è meglio così, se fosse durata di più significava complicare delle cose, invece così com’è è semplicemente perfetta.
Merita una visione ed è sicuramente uno dei migliori bl giapponesi che abbia mai visto.

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Cute and enjoyable

Ryuji carried this series from average to very good for me. Don’t get me wrong I did like Amane and I found his tendency to mask vulnerability over being gay with humour very realistic for a young kid who’s been hurt by someone he trusts, but I just couldn’t quite love his personality fully. I think at times he was a bit too over the top with the energy and it’s more of a personal preference than an actual criticism of him as a character.

I did really love their relationship though and Ryuji is joining my list of BL Green Flags, he was so honest about his feelings and he was an ambassador for healthy communication which made for a refreshing divergence from the usual BL misunderstanding plot lines.

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An innocently soft and fluffy story from start to finish.

"How nice it is to fall in love with you."

I appreciated how healthy this was. I wouldn't expect high schoolers to have distinguished words to describe feelings and the clunky authentic way these two did it felt very fitting for the setting the show put together. They communicated so well that there was no space for embarrassment and it's just a wholesome time watching two people fall in love by the sea.

I also really liked how chill Ryuuji was in contrast to Amane. I think the actor did a really good job of portraying the laid back nature of his character which fit very well with his profile.

No unnecessary drama or third act conflict that makes me wanna roll my eyes. It has the vibe of snuggling into a soft blanket with a warm drink.

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Fluff with no end in sight.

I can agree to all the positive reviews and don't want to write the same things like others did, so I keep it short. I absolutely adore both of them. Amane is such a lovely character. u.u

Their communication is great. No miscommunication, no drama, nothing annoying in this show. There's a scene in the last episode where Amane asks for consens and OH BOY I love it!!! It's a topic that gets so little attention in BL and when he asked my heart just melted, because I love love love it. It's an important topic for me so I was even happier to see it here.

Even though the show is short, I don't feel like something was missing. Of course I would love to see even more! Because they are adorable af! But the show of it's own is also great.

Ryujis acting could have been a liiiittle bit better. It's not bad at all! But his looks are sometimes a bit off.

Overall a big recommendation if you like fluffy shows without unnecessary drama. Both of them are fluff overload. Like I said, it just melts my heart.

This show is definitely comfy, cozy, cute and just so so so sweet. I enjoyed every second. It's just so much fun to watch them being together and it's so authentic and realistic, how they handled the topics "being gay" and their feelings for each other.

Oh, and: the soundtrack is absolutely great!

Go watch it! Now!!!

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Perfect little gem of 2023

Perfect from start to finish.
A very sweet story, which despite its short duration, only five episodes, evolves perfectly.
In this drama you can breathe summer, the sea, a beautiful sense of freedom.
Seeing Amane and Ryuji fall in love was precious and the music that accompanied every moment will stay in my head for a long time.
It's a precious little gem, which has quietly earned a place of honor among my favorite dramas not only of the year but of all time.
It has only one flaw: being short. I wish I could immerse myself in the comforting warmth of these characters and their story for much longer.

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THIS IS PERFECTION

Started perfectly and ended perfectly. I really really love this series,which makes me sad that it has only 5 episodes. I want more more and more. The story is so simple yet so impactful. The plot is what almost every boy who is closeted faces. We hide ourselves behind our smiles and quirkiness. And all we want is someone we can hold. And this gave us that delusion. Ryuji is literally what every girl and boy wants. He is literally perfection. He is the greenest flags that have ever lived. This man literally has no flaws. He is an angel who is sent from heaven to help and be there for Amane. Amane who is broken and always hides behind his smile got to be his true self around Ryuji and Ryuji was always there for him. Never ran away,never made an excuse,listened to him and took him seriously. This is what you call a healing series. It literally heals your body soul and mind. But at the same time it makes you feel lonely cause you don't have your own Ryuji🤧🤧 The actors did an amazing job. As expected of Japan. Known for their quality bls and good actors. The ost was so good too. I never skipped the opening song and the ending. This was really a magnificent series. I loved everything about it. Japan Keep It Up and pls keep serving us masterpieces.

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Venturing into Love with You

The live-action series ‘If It’s with You’ (君となら恋をしてみても) opens with the allure of Enoshima—a meeting place for local hearts and global souls, now the setting of a high school duo’s fated encounter.

Enoshima isn’t just scenery; it’s where cultures blend and youthful hearts collide. As tides whisper, Enoshima cradles the budding emotions of our young heroes in its gentle embrace.

A whimsical cat plays cupid, weaving fate with a light paw, although the live-action dances a slightly different tune than the manga.

Japan’s age of consent casts Amane in a mature light, a fresh breeze in the usual high school BL narrative, hinting at unchartered waters ahead.

‘If It’s with You’ (君となら恋をしてみても) is more than a narrative; it’s a poetic journey. With Enoshima as its silent muse, the tender yet earnest unfolding of affection between Amane and Ryuji paints a heart-tugging tale right from episode one.

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RYUJI IS THE GREENEST NEONEST FLAG BOY YOU EVER SEEN IN BL SERIES!!!

look here, i actually put off this series because the episode 1 when he's already in bed with older man. like i thought everyone said this gonna be fluffy and soft drama (later on i kinda sad for kaido, and HATING FOR THAT BOY WHO LAUGHED AT HIS COMING OUT, like there's no joke aroung here you mf-) anw throu the episode im complainting that someday this ryuji boy gonna hurt my baby, which turns out as the headline. like bae, can you spill the thrick to get someone like ryuji? i kinda lonely. and this is so cute, their communication is top tier than any bl couple out there, the cinematic is also oldishh which i love and compliment the trope of city boy x village boy(?) somehow. and yeah i want for the season 2 already, for how much i want to kbow how they manage their relationship...

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Short, Light, and Sweet

Subjective Gut Rating: 8.25
*don't think there are major spoilers, but just in case*

What a sweet and somewhat innocent teen drama! Why somewhat, because the first scenes showed us a different side of Amane that you don’t see for the rest of the drama. “Kimi to Nara Koi wo Shite Mito mo” aka “If It’s With You” tells the story of Amane’s growing affection for his classmate, Ryuji, after moving to Enoshima. Amane was careful in protecting his heart because of a traumatic event when he told someone of his feelings. But he can’t help but fall in love with the caring and kind Ryuji.

The seaside setting brings a different charm to this short drama, which is shorter than a movie, at about 1.5 hours long. I’m glad to see it speaks to the challenges of a teenager in coming out of the closet to his friends, and how making a joke about it has become his default defense mechanism.

On another note, this drama also reminded me a little of the popular “Kieta Hatsukoi”. We also have another lead who is unsure of his feelings after being confessed to, and needed time to process before responding. We often don't see this side of a love confession and it’s lovely to see male leads from both dramas really take the confession seriously, and give a lot of careful consideration. On the flip side, is it also selfish of Ryuji to want to keep this an one-sided love until he figures things out? How long does Amane need to wait?

Both male leads are lovely characters and that makes this drama very easy to watch. I can relate to bubbly Amane in the way he handles his feelings and the hesitation he has. He almost always wants to pull back, so he doesn’t hear the possible rejection.

If you are looking for something short, light and sweet, this is a good watch. Not a lot happens, so it could be a positive or a negative thing, depending on what you are looking for.


Completed: 11/5/2023 - Review #374

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