This isn't much of a review. I love this series. I've watched it three times with year or two gaps. I'm gay. The first time I got called a gay slur was in second grade at eight years old. I didn't fall in love until I was 30. To see a young person who knows what he feels and is free to be in love... If only the world I grew up in was like that. I root for Ren to get through to Haru and cheer when he does. Obviously, I'm predjudiced. I'm so glad Japanese culture is capable of recognising the truthof this story. It's a truth too many would like to deny. And keeping it secret has been harmful to so many millions... yes, millions... of people. This story gives me hope there'll be a better future.