Drama Digest
“Seishun Cinderella” is a 2022 Japanese drama adapted from the Manga of the same name, written by Yuu Nozomu. The story revolves around Hagino Shion, a beauty consultant in her 30s. It is a Time Travel story where Hagino, after reminiscing about a particular incident in her life, suddenly finds herself at that moment. With all her skills enhanced now, she tries to change her past.
The Feel-Good Part
Being a Romance drama, it delivered a fluffy and cute romance story. It represents all teenage emotions that consist of first love, youth, and friendship. It seems like a fun and original story with important messages. It has an exciting twist in the middle, which was surprising, but necessary. It delivers an important message, which says that everything that happens in life has a hidden meaning that benefits your future in one way or the other. Things may not go according to us but in the end, it becomes useful. Our life revolves around our family, friends, and lover which determine the way it should go.
The Disappointing Factor
The twist in the middle of the show was disappointing for most people as it was unexpected. The ending of the show felt rushed and improper.
In-Depth Analysis
Hagino Shion had a specific incident during her teenage that changed her future to a significant extent. When she was 17 years old, she went to confess her first love. But the answer she received was too harsh on her. Her crush replied, “if you want to confess, at least do something about your appearance.” That changed her whole perspective, and 12 years later, she became a beauty consultant who is now a makeup expert and has an excellent style. She has never had a boyfriend to date but leads a happy and fulfilling life. One of her overly concerned friends set her up with a blind date. She can attract many guys, but she feels uncomfortable around them and smiles awkwardly. At the blind date party, she overhears a conversation where a man makes fun of a woman’s appearance. She couldn’t tolerate it and lost all control at that point and it triggered, and negative memory that she had from childhood. She comes across a picture of herself in her high school days, and it remains of the 12 years old trauma that she had in her heart. Full of emotions, she tears the picture and closes it away, but at that very moment, she enters into a blinding light and is not transported back to that period in high school. She is now reunited with her first love and has to face him. Although she was confused, she tried to compensate for everything that she had missed at that time. Now with her expert skills, she transforms herself with the power of makeup that she has cultivated over the years, and tried to approach her first love again.
Star Power
Kumada Rinka, who played Hagino Shion, was perfect for her character. Hasegawa Soma’s actor, Honda Koya, brought out all the emotions and mimics accurately. Mitsuki Akiyama’s character by Mizutani Kaho was an excellent choice. Besides, all the side characters, including Hagino’s parents, were exceptionally talented.
Overall Opinion
Overall, it is an excellent show to binge. You can watch it for romance as it has a cute teenage love story. It delivers some essential life lessons that are necessary for all human beings. The twist in the story is fantastic and will keep you entertained throughout. The show can be finished in one go as it is short and does not need much investment. If you enjoyed shows like “Blue birthday,” this is recommended.
