

From Me to You feels like a bland rehashing of Kimi ni Todoke, and fans are better off rewatching the original. Ultimately, this obsession with accuracy is to the show's detriment. Some shots are direct copies of frames from the anime, which translates awkwardly to live action. The same can be said of the series' direction, which clearly prioritizes accuracy over innovation. The characters could have been slightly tweaked to elevate and capitalize on the new format, but are instead relegated to boring facsimiles. Unfortunately, while that's impressive from an accuracy standpoint, it also dulls any distinction the live-action might have earned for itself. Speaking of, the cast bears a striking visual resemblance to their counterparts from the anime.

In doing so, dialogue often comes across as monotonous and unrealistic - despite a cast of talented young actors who are clearly capable of giving compelling performances when the script allows them breathing room.

The performances tend to feel stiff and unbelievable, possibly because the show writers attempted to keep characterizations as close to the anime versions as possible. It's a good watch, certainly cute and fun enough to not feel like a waste of time for casual fans, but it doesn't capture the essence of the original. Kobo eBook (September 5th, 2016): $6.The common consensus among anime fans is that live-action adaptations are disappointing, as they consistently fail to live up to the charm of the anime.Winner of the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for the shojo category, Kimi ni Todoke also placed fifth in the first-ever Manga Taisho. Though Kimi ni Todoke is only her second series following many one-shot stories, it has already racked up accolades from various 'Best Manga of the Year' lists.

Kobo eBook (September 10th, 2012): $6.99 Karuho Shiina was born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan.Comics & Graphic Novels / Manga / School Life.With striking similarities to a haunting movie characterjet-black hair, sinister smile and. Comics & Graphic Novels / Manga / Media Tie-In Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroinefor a horror movie.Comics & Graphic Novels / Manga / Romance.In Japan, an animated TV series debuted in October 2009, and a live-action film was released in 2010. Winner of the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for the shojo category, Kimi ni Todoke also placed fifth in the first-ever Manga Taisho (Cartoon Grand Prize) contest in 2008. Though Kimi ni Todoke is only her second series following many one-shot stories, it has already racked up accolades from various “Best Manga of the Year” lists. Karuho Shiina was born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan. This is book number 26 in the Kimi ni Todoke: From Me To You series.
