first love: hatsukoi is a Japan drama released in 2022 rated 8.7/10 with 9 episodes. This romance series has been watched by 13,383 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  Japan |
| Genre | RomanceDramaMelodrama |
| Year | 2022 |
| Episodes | 9 |
| Duration | 00:55:00 |
| Rating | 8.7/10 |
| Main Cast | Mitsushima Hikari, Satoh Takeru |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
In the late 90s, Yae and Harumichi met and fell in love. After graduating from high school, Yae went off to college in Tokyo, while Harumichi joined the Self-Defense forces as an aviation student, and like that they separated. One day, Yae suffered a tragic accident, and 20 years passed without their lives intersecting again. Now, Yae works as a taxi driver and Harumichi has become an employee at a security company after serving in the Self-Defense forces, both in the same city. About 20 years after their unfulfilled first love, fate brings them together once again… (Source: Japanese = filmaga.filmarks.com || Translation = MyDramaList) ~~ Inspired by the songs "First Love" and "Hatsukoi" (初恋) by Utada Hikaru (宇多田ヒカル).
Critical Reception
first love: hatsukoi has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.7/10 based on 6,375 ratings. It is ranked #171 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of first love: hatsukoi?
first love: hatsukoi has a rating of 8.7/10 based on 6,375 ratings.
How many episodes does first love: hatsukoi have?
first love: hatsukoi has 9 episodes, each approximately 00:55:00 long.
What genre is first love: hatsukoi?
first love: hatsukoi is a Romance, Drama, Melodrama drama from Japan.
Who are the main actors in first love: hatsukoi?
The main cast of first love: hatsukoi includes Mitsushima Hikari, Satoh Takeru.
When was first love: hatsukoi released?
first love: hatsukoi was released in 2022 in Japan.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.