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7.2 1h 49m

Waiting For Spring

Mitsuki is shy and rather isolated at school. Towa is on the basketball team and Mitsuki's class-mate. Due to circumstances, Mitsuki soon begins to socialize with four jocks of the basketball team, which affects her self-esteem, her social status, her loneliness and her life. She finds a new lease in her school life.

Top Cast

  • Tao Tsuchiya

    Tao Tsuchiya

    Mitsuki Haruno

  • Takumi Kitamura

    Takumi Kitamura

    Towa Asakura

  • Yuta Koseki

    Yuta Koseki

    Aya Kamiyama

  • Hayato Isomura

    Hayato Isomura

    Kyosuke Wakamiya

  • Yosuke Sugino

    Yosuke Sugino

    Ryuji Tada

  • Yu Inaba

    Yu Inaba

    Rui Miyamoto

  • Rika Izumi

    Rika Izumi

    Nanase Kashiwagi

  • Yuki Saso

    Yuki Saso

    Reina Yamada

  • Tamaki Ogawa

    Tamaki Ogawa

    Yūko Kamiyama

Overview

Mitsuki is shy and rather isolated at school. Towa is on the basketball team and Mitsuki's class-mate. Due to circumstances, Mitsuki soon begins to socialize with four jocks of the basketball team, which affects her self-esteem, her social status, her loneliness and her life. She finds a new lease in her school life.

Rating

7.2 / 10
12 Reviews
1 Popular

1 Reviews

  • Alunauwie
    Alunauwie
    10 Sep 18, 2025

    Waiting for Spring explores Mitsuki’s emotional journey of healing and self-growth after past trauma, sparked by unexpected friendships with her school’s basketball stars. With meaningful dialogues, impactful character development, and strong life lessons, the film delivers an inspiring message about courage, honesty, and the power of connection. It’s a feel-good, rewatchable drama that resonates deeply with themes of friendship and inner strength. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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