Koifure: Situationship Is Just Right (2025)

Interesting premise but Predictable: Good-looking leads + good chemistry

Subjective Gut Rating: 7.75

“Koifure: Situationship Is Just Right” is the perfect title, because everything in this drama is just right…as in average. The premise is interesting though - two individuals who want to enjoy everything positive about dating without falling in love and no physical intimacy.

“Koifure” is a very predictable and light watch. Because the drama is only 7 short episodes (20-25 minutes each), it was unable to really spend a lot of time within each stage of the relationship. They meet quickly, develop feelings quickly, fall in love quickly, and become a couple quickly. If the drama is longer, it can spend more time on the getting-to-know each other stage, a little more push-and-pull and even some angst once koifure has ended, before eventually getting together. The ‘traumatic experience’ didn’t really seem traumatic enough to cause both leads to be scared of falling in love, especially for FL.

Having said all that, I have a pretty good time watching this, as I treat this as a comfort watch and not looking for something extraordinary. Hiaguchi Kouhei and Kawazu Asuka make a beautiful couple and their chemistry is good. Higuchi Kouhei is just as handsome as ever. I actually like him here as a handsome nice guy, more than the manga-like cold, toxic male lead in “My Personal Weatherman”. He has big expressive eyes, especially when looking lovingly at FL. There are some emotional scenes that he did very well. Kawazu Asuka’s character is the typical manga shojo female lead. She’s kind, friendly and cute. But luckily, she can still express her feelings and communicate honestly. I was worried she’s another naive pushover.

The supporting cast is small but very likable and good-looking. The acting is not overly dramatic or cringey. Suitors of the leads are nice and not annoyingly clingy or frustrating. The bartender and his specialty cocktails are hilarious.

I would recommend “Koifure” if you are looking for something predictable and easy to watch with an adorable couple. However, if you want to be surprised, this drama is not going to satisfy you. I am rounding this up to an 8.0 because of the handsome Higuchi Kouhei and his smize 🙂


Completed: 2/28/2026 Review #671

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