“First Love” Full Cast and Premiere Date Announcement

Netflix announced the full cast of nine for its new series ‘First Love’, directed and written by Yuri Kanchiku, starring Hikari Mitsushima and Takeru Satoh, and inspired by songs written and composed by J-Pop sensation Hikaru Utada. The series tells a spectacular love story that spans over more than 20 years.

The cast includes leading as well as up-and-coming talent from Japan, including Kaho, Minami, Akiyoshi Nakao, Araki Towa, Aoi Yamada, Osamu Mukai, Arata Iura and Kyoko Koizumi.

Netflix will also show Utada Hikaru’s Studio Live Performance “Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios” starting on June 9, ahead of the premiere of ‘First Love’ in November.

‘First Love’ will premiere globally on Netflix on November 24, 2022.