I really loved this series. It has a very engaging storytelling that makes you eager to keep watching. I really liked the narrative switch in the last few episodes when we got to follow the story from a different character's point of view.

There is a big cast of characters and what I appreciated the most is that they are really three-dimentional and shown in all of their imperfections, but we also see how they can better themselves and right their wrongs. I especially liked the character development Tol went through, what growth from his inital snobbish and rude self.
Also shout out to Jinta, a top-tier celestial being turned matchmaker!

Just a warning, beware the medical content if it is something that you might struggle with, like me. The first few episode were a bit confronting, but then I got used to it and it also became less prominent. Still, there is a scene in episode 10 with a very graphic and bloody medical procedure, so take care of yourself and skip ahead if necessary.

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A sweet story that will warm your heart

"Restart After Come Back Home" sits at the very top of my rewatch list, it is a gentle and comforting story that I never get tired of revisiting from time to time.

I have to admit I am a bit biased towards a countryside setting, it feels quite nostalgic and I always appreciate the beautiful scenery.

I am not by any means a cinephile and I am not familiar with the technical vocabulary. However, as a layperson, I can say that I really liked the photography and its colouring. I also found the pared back filming tecnique really lovely and suited to the tone of the story.
The score is very nice and fitting, I especially liked what I think is the main theme with its "flute-like" melody.

I am a sucker for a good grumpy/sunshine pairing and I think they handled the relationship development quite well. We get to know the sunshine character's backstory and see what lies under his always-happy façade. Conversely, we see the grumpy character slowly showing his sweet side and his fierce loyalty.
We even got a couple of pecks, which is always a pleasant surprise in a Japanese BL.

I really liked Furukawa Yuki and Ryusei Ryo's acting, they were especially good at conveying subtle emotions with their eyes and expressions. I have to say that the scene at the Tokyo playground always gets me teary-eyed.

I highly recommend this little gem of a movie!

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