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Love for Beginners
2012·2h 1m·★ 7.1
Japanese original
Hibino Tsubaki is a young teenage girl with a talent for styling other people's hair. Yet, Tsubaki suffers from low self-esteem and isn't very comfortable styling her own hair. She also has a tendency to dress old-fashioned. She's teased at high school because of this. One day, popular male student Tsubaki Kyota targets Tsubaki for teasing. Tsubaki Kyota holds sway over the entire classroom and is quite a playboy. Inexplicably they fall in love. Meanwhile, Tsubaki Kyota has commitment issues...
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A lighter choice that leans on character chemistry, humor, and an easier emotional rhythm.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something accessible, warm, or easy to settle into.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 2h 1m
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Who's in it
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