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The Best Episodes of First Love Season 1

Every episode of First Love Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of First Love Season 1!

The Best Episodes of First Love Season 1

Young, free and madly in love. As teenagers, the world was their oyster—but, as adults, their lives seem dimmer, like a very important piece is...

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  1. 9.2/10(197 votes)

    #1 - The Proust Effect on a Certain Afternoon

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    S1:E8

    Back in rural Hokkaido, the two young lovebirds make a promise to each other on a snowy hilltop. In the present, Tsunemi tries on a wedding dress.

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    Director:Yuri Kanchiku
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.9/10(204 votes)

    #2 - Hatsukoi

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    S1:E9

    Early in the morning, a teenage Yae heads to Kitami in order to take a mock exam. In the present, she fondly looks back at old memories.

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    Director:Yuri Kanchiku
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.6/10(117 votes)

    #3 - The Sixth Sense

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    S1:E6

    A young mom in her lavish home, Yae seems to be living the ideal life. At Northern Lights Building, a barely recovered Harumichi shows up for work.

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    Director:Yuri Kanchiku
    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.4/10(129 votes)

    #4 - Space Oddity

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    S1:E4

    Back in her snowy hometown as a young girl, Yae excitedly opens a package from overseas. In the present, she texts Harumichi during her lunch break.

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    Director:Yuri Kanchiku
    Writer:N/A
  5. 8.4/10(136 votes)

    #5 - Talk in Sign Language

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    S1:E5

    A teenage Harumichi invites Yae over to his house, where she meets his bubbly family. In the present, Harumichi attempts to explain himself to Tsunemi.

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    Director:Yuri Kanchiku
    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.3/10(117 votes)

    #6 - The Order of Dreams

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    S1:E7

    Distracted, Yae misses an exit on the highway and her drunk passenger gets upset. A few years back, Harumichi prepares for his mission to Iraq.

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    Director:Yuri Kanchiku
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 8.2/10(185 votes)

    #7 - When the Lilacs Bloom

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    S1:E1

    Yae drives through the streets of Sapporo as a taxi driver. Back in her rural hometown, her younger self dreams of becoming a flight attendant.

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    Director:Yuri Kanchiku
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.2/10(136 votes)

    #8 - Your Voice

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    S1:E2

    A teenage Yae shyly plans a date with Harumichi. In the present, she receives a sweet gift from a special someone.

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    Director:Yuri Kanchiku
    Writer:N/A
  10. 8.2/10(131 votes)

    #9 - Napolitan

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    S1:E3

    Back in 2001, Yae moves to a tiny apartment in Tokyo, while Harumichi trains with the Air Defense Force. Tsuzuru can’t seem to take his mind off Uta.

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    Director:Yuri Kanchiku
    Writer:N/A

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Proust Effect on a Certain Afternoon" is the best rated episode of "First Love" season 1. It scored 9.2/10 based on 197 votes. Directed by Yuri Kanchiku and written by N/A, it aired on 11/24/2022. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Hatsukoi".