Kono Hatsukoi wa Fiction desu (2021)

Other name: この初恋はフィクションです, Kono Hatsukoi wa Fikushondesu, This First Love Is Fiction

Description:

This compelling love story follows a vibrant group of second-year high school students whose lives are unexpectedly disrupted by an unseen presence. A new, mysterious transfer student is due to join their class, rumored to be incredibly handsome. However, his prolonged absence from the very first day leaves him an enigma, fostering a whirlwind of speculation and curiosity among the close-knit youth group. Without ever meeting him, the students find themselves increasingly swayed by the idealized image they've collectively built. This captivating narrative explores the potent blend of first love and imagination, delving into how an elusive, handsome figure, known only through whispers and anticipation, can profoundly impact their emotions and relationships. As the line between reality and the fiction they’ve created blurs, the story questions the nature of attraction and whether true feelings can emerge from an entirely imagined connection.

Producer: TBS

Director: Okamoto Shingo [岡本伸吾ご]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Romance; School; Youth