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Years later, Nao has become a psychological counselor. He unknowingly treats and falls in love with Kasumi's older sister, Tomoko , eventually becoming engaged to her.
as Tomoko Ezawa: Kasumi’s older sister, whose internal resentment drives much of the conflict. Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
Before she became a living legend in Japan, Aya Ueto was the "National Little Sister." In First Love (2002), Ueto broke typecasting. She wasn't just cute; she was painfully melancholic. Her crying scenes are legendary in J-drama history—not the pretty, single-tear cry, but the ugly, red-nosed, can’t-breathe cry. It is this vulnerability that sold the "first love" feeling to millions.
as Nao Todo: Kasumi’s former teacher and Tomoko's fiancé.
The series features a powerhouse cast typical of the golden era of J-dramas:
This 12-episode drama isn't a bright, youthful romance. Instead, it’s a somber, atmospheric story about longing, missed connections, and emotional trauma. It follows 19-year-old Yukari (Misaki Ito), who works at a video rental store while caring for her mentally unstable, abusive mother. Her life changes when she meets Takashi (Kenji Mizuhashi), a college student whose own family is falling apart. Their relationship is less “first love” fireworks and more a desperate attempt to find warmth in a cold world.
While the 2022 series is famously inspired by Utada Hikaru’s hits "First Love" and "Hatsukoi," the 2002 drama features its own memorable theme song: . The melancholic and sweeping nature of the music perfectly complements the show’s focus on the bittersweet, often painful nature of "first loves" that refuse to stay in the past. 2002 vs. 2022: Knowing the Difference
One of the key reasons "First Love" has endured for so long is its exploration of universal themes that transcend cultural boundaries. The drama tackles issues such as:
Years later, Nao has become a psychological counselor. He unknowingly treats and falls in love with Kasumi's older sister, Tomoko , eventually becoming engaged to her.
as Tomoko Ezawa: Kasumi’s older sister, whose internal resentment drives much of the conflict. Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
Before she became a living legend in Japan, Aya Ueto was the "National Little Sister." In First Love (2002), Ueto broke typecasting. She wasn't just cute; she was painfully melancholic. Her crying scenes are legendary in J-drama history—not the pretty, single-tear cry, but the ugly, red-nosed, can’t-breathe cry. It is this vulnerability that sold the "first love" feeling to millions.
as Nao Todo: Kasumi’s former teacher and Tomoko's fiancé.
The series features a powerhouse cast typical of the golden era of J-dramas:
This 12-episode drama isn't a bright, youthful romance. Instead, it’s a somber, atmospheric story about longing, missed connections, and emotional trauma. It follows 19-year-old Yukari (Misaki Ito), who works at a video rental store while caring for her mentally unstable, abusive mother. Her life changes when she meets Takashi (Kenji Mizuhashi), a college student whose own family is falling apart. Their relationship is less “first love” fireworks and more a desperate attempt to find warmth in a cold world.
While the 2022 series is famously inspired by Utada Hikaru’s hits "First Love" and "Hatsukoi," the 2002 drama features its own memorable theme song: . The melancholic and sweeping nature of the music perfectly complements the show’s focus on the bittersweet, often painful nature of "first loves" that refuse to stay in the past. 2002 vs. 2022: Knowing the Difference
One of the key reasons "First Love" has endured for so long is its exploration of universal themes that transcend cultural boundaries. The drama tackles issues such as: