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The Reason Why He Fell in Love with Me

2020 – 2021Show2 seasons14 episodes

ComedyDrama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A deeply romantic, slow-burning drama series about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

Shows with

Story

New math teacher Hikawa charms everyone, including Akagi, his assistant. But a stolen kiss and a student witness complicate their growing tension.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Romance
  • Workplace Drama
  • Slow Burn Love Story
  • Contemporary Japanese
  • Emotional Depth
  • Character-Driven
  • Relationship Challenges
  • Social Pressures
  • Engaging Dialogue
  • Forbidden Love

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Facts

August 9, 2020 · June 11, 2021 · Ended

First aired
August 9, 2020
Last aired
June 11, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Reason Why He Fell in Love with Me?"

Questions about The Reason Why He Fell in Love with Me

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Reason Why He Fell in Love with Me?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Reason Why He Fell in Love with Me worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85.

How long does it take to watch The Reason Why He Fell in Love with Me?

7 h

About 7 hours: 14 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2021.

Will The Reason Why He Fell in Love with Me make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The Reason Why He Fell in Love with Me good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Reason Why He Fell in Love with Me in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.