Series synopsis
Nevertheless: The Shapes of Love, also known as わかっていても the shapes of love is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on Netflix on December 9, 2024. It ended on December 30, 2024. It was created by Ryutaro Nakagawa, Jung Seo. It stars Ryusei Yokohama, Sara Minami, Reo Sano and Natsuko.
After a painful breakup, Miu vows to focus on art and avoid love — until an encounter with an aloof, charming artist stirs her deepest instincts.
Premise
After a painful breakup, Miu vows to focus on art and avoid love — until an encounter with an aloof, charming artist stirs her deepest instincts.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryusei Yokohama as Ren Kosaka
- Sara Minami as Miu Hamasaki
- Reo Sano as Ruki Ikushima
- Natsuko as Manami Yoshino
- Momoko Fukuchi as Hikari Shiina
- Yui Narumi as Chiaki Imai
- Shunya Asano as Osakabe
- Aki Asakura as Saki Kawase
Supporting cast
- Jun Murakami as Zenichi Wagatsuma
- Shinobu Nakayama as Usami
Guest cast
- Reika Kirishima as Mizuki Kosaka
- Shogo Hama as Naoya Mutou
- Rin Fukumatsu as Tetsuo
- Riko Seto as Mizuho Hasegawa
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 9, 2024 | December 30, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Shouldn't Hold Out Hope, But Nevertheless Despite closing herself off after a devastating breakup, Miu finds herself drawn to an enigmatic, troublemaking artist against her better judgment. |
December 9, 2024 |
| 2 |
I Know I'm Not Special, But Nevertheless While graduate student Osakabe struggles with a sense of inadequacy and unrequited feelings for a classmate, Miu and Ren can't seem to resist each other. |
December 9, 2024 |
| 3 |
I Shouldn't Take a Step Forward, But Nevertheless Having left art for a job in advertising, Saki wrestles with jealousy and her attraction to a friend. Miu falls ill, and Ren pays her a visit. |
December 9, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 9, 2024 |
| Last aired | December 30, 2024 |
| Runtime | 35 minutes |
| Status | ended |