
In fact, I like the love she has for him. Kotoko makes you keep your attention on her and not her husband's behaviour. I still think he should have been more considerate of Kotoko early in their marriage, but I forgive him. It explains so much about the average Japanese and helped me understand Irie's character better. What helped me understand Irie's character better was this video entitled "Why we Japanese can seem robotic" by a Japanese guy whose married to a foreigner in Japan. But actually, Irie-kun always is aware of Kotoko and her wants and needs. I always think Kotoko deserves a better man, one who treats her better and adores her. I admit, I didn't like his character, but I didn't mind because I never like any Irie-kun characters. Irie-kun was cold, but you could still see his love for his wife. Some people may not like her outrageous and overboard expressions, but I loved her 100%. Honoka Miki's expressions and loudness is also very close to the manga. Irie-kun is not sweet and loving like They Kiss Again, and the story is very true to the original story. This IMO, is a true dramatization of Itazura na Kiss the manga. I also love Honoka Miki since Love in Tokyo days, as well as Furukawa Yuki (and the entire cast really) so they can't do any wrong with me. Rewatch Value 10 Before I begin, I would like to warn that this review is biased because I enjoyed the story, the entertainment value, the antics, the acting, and I read things into the characters' faces and actions to give more analysis to the story and plot. Is this show re-watchable? As a certified Itazura Na Kiss stan that's watched almost four of the five show adaptions completely, I'd say yeah. INK’s music has always enhanced the characters' actions and the overall moods. You can tell care went into the soundtrack unlike some dramas that just throw any instrumental mess into the background and recycle the main themes every ten minutes. As of now, I still prefer season one's ost but maybe that's because it already makes me a little nostalgic. I’d watch scenes and it’d feel like I was watching an actual anime because she gives so much life to Kotoko that it’s unreal. Yuki flawlessly transitions between attitudes of indifference, annoyance, and warmth like no other actor I’ve watched and I couldn’t get over how amazing Honoka played Kotoko in this season. Who could imagine the practically permanent “stone face” Irie Naoki laughing? You’d have to see it to believe it.įurukawa Yuki and Miki Honoka play their roles as if they were made for them. And our Irie shows emotions never seen before. Our Kotoko becomes a (semi-)capable nurse when just a couple years ago she was in the lowest grade class. We see how much better these two are when they have each other. It's interesting enough that it's not boring, but it's light enough that you don't get too stressed. If you're looking for realistic but quickly solved troubles this is it.

There are plenty of insecurities and doubts that sprout up between our leads, but it's not as dramatic as other dramas. However, being married to the love your life doesn’t mean the rest of your life is magically uncomplicated. Now newly wedded, our favorite couple try their best to finish internships and become legitimate medical professionals. From Kotoko’s iconic yells and zone out moments to Irie watching over Kotoko fondly as if she’s the sun itself, what could anyone possible dislike about this show? It’s a pleasant mixture of comedy and fluff. I actually think I might’ve liked season two of Mischievous Kiss more than season one. (Sometimes it just takes an earthquake, meteorite, or fire to get fate going.)

Never give up on your dreams, whether it be what you want to do, who you want to do it with, or who you want to be.

Theirs is a relationship of encouragement. Every flaw Kotoko has is a strength Irie has and every flaw Irie has is a strength Kotoko has, but they graciously accept it and consider each other the half they need to be complete. Maybe because they truly are the perfect couple. It always seems to come by surprise and leaves one overwhelmed with emotions.įor those who’ve said goodbye to Kotoko and Irie several times, we know it doesn’t get easy. Rewatch Value 10 When you’re an Itazura Na Kiss fan, no matter how many adaptions of INK you’ve watched or how many times you’ve watched them, you’re still never ready for the end.
