However, as the film progresses, we see more layers of the girls’ characters unravel. On the outside, Hana and Alice look like two ordinary high school girls who like ballet. This coming of age film is about inseparable friends Hana and Alice. Shunji Iwai, director of the hit film Love Letter, impresses viewers with a plot that turns the central theme of romance into a beautiful storytelling tool. But is that enough to keep the steadfast love of Mayu away from the dying Takuma? Heartbreak, betrayal, pure selfless love – I Give My First Love To You is a must-watch for days you want to cry your heart out.Ĭheck out the DVD with English subtitles here on Amazon: I Give My First Love To You (2009) Wonderful Japanese Romance (Eng Subs) DVD He is tired of hurting her and seeing her cry. Knowing that his days are limited, Takuma tries to thwart Mayu’s feelings.
From then onwards, the two’s friendship grew and turned to romance. Mayu first met Takuma when they were kids at the hospital when her father was treating him. It shows the journey and hardships Mayu and Takuma faced when they met at eight years old until they reached their early twenties. What I loved about the film was its build-up. I Give My First Love To You may sound like your average “protagonist has a few years left to live” type of movie, but it goes beyond that. All characters are unique in some way or another it's only these general personality traits that they share with each other.For childhood friends Mayu Taneda and Takuma Kakinouchi, their love story doesn’t revolve around joyous memories but rather on the grim reality of Takuma’s failing heart that won’t live past 20 years. If I think of any more, I'll make sure to add onto this post! Of course, these types are only huge generalizations. Their cheeks will turn red in the process, because "how does one compliment a girl like her naturally?!" However, once in a relationship, they will treat you with respect and love, but also throw in some little teases now and then~!Īs of right now, these are the ones that came off the top of my head. After countless times of being rude to her, pushing her away, and basically denying any feelings they have for her, they will finally lessen up on the insults and give small little compliments. As characters, they go through some good 'ol character development as they grow to accept their feelings for the MC more and more. They never compliment the MC, rather insulting and teasing her over little things and acting like they don't care for her at all (which of course, they do). These types act pretty much the same way once in a relationship, so prepare yourself for a barrage of laughs early in the morning, and surprise cuddles throughout the day~!ĪKA the tsundere, these types tend to give off a rude and condescending aura when first encountered. They look out for the well-being of everyone, and usually don't like to be mean on purpose. The guys, too, usually fall for the MC quite quickly too, as they find her unique and charming. When they meet the MC for the first time, their introductions are usually long, loud, and filled with jokes, and this could cause the MC to fall for them quite easily. Since they have a tendency to make people around them smile and laugh, they are the jokesters of the group as well as the one that talks the most when the MC is around. They are the type to be open to so many things and want to actually do those things. 'Handful' in the sense that they are always joking around, always talking, and always coming up with new ideas for the group to do. In a romantic relationship, you'll have to deal with the fact that he thinks he's more beautiful than anyone else, but he'll put you first in everything you do.Īlright, now THESE guys can be a handful. After some character development and plot progression, the MC genuinely says that they're good-looking, and with that, they find that they actually love her. When the MC doesn't agree with these guys' narcissistic tendencies, that's when they become curious and determined. The levels of their narcissism differ between characters, but they all love to look at themselves, whether in a mirror or a photograph. Because of this, they tend to be major flirts who love to sweet talk girls I mean, if you believe that you're the most good-looking man on Earth, you want to show it to everyone, right? The MC is no different, as these types will flaunt their beauty in front of her as well. In fact, they flaunt their beauty for the world to see, and act like they are God's greatest creations. These guys are handsome, and they damn well know it. (Ha, you probably thought it was going to be Zen, huh? >:) )