Drama Digest
Adapted from the manga series, it is set in a high school. Kinoshita Mairu is unpopular who thinks she a Plain Jane. In order to transform herself, she takes the help of Kumadi Tenyu, a popular high school boy.
Does she find love and at the same time accept her true self is the story?
The Feel Good Part
The cinematography and the performances are wonderful. Kudos for the positive representation of a trans-gender.
The Disappointing Factor
Typical, coming of age teen drama (that might appeal to the target audience but not adults).
In Depth Analysis
The story is similar to the fairy tale, ugly duckling turned swan. Kinoshita Mairu is not popular in school and constantly bothered about her looks and appearance. She also is unlucky in love and is yet to find a boyfriend.
She decides to change herself and takes the help of the most popular boy in school Kumadi Tenyu.
The movie is about Mairu accepting herself and also finding her true love.
Star Power
The cast is an all-teen stars with Sakurai Hinako and Kamio Fuju playing the lead couple.
Overall Opinion
It is a teen drama and if you are up to a light hearted series, then watch.
