Boys Be...

"Boys Be..." follows three high school guys navigating the complexities of romance, offering a male perspective on their year-long journey of love and misadventures.

CHARACTERS

Kyoichi Kanzaki

Kyoichi Kanzaki struggles to express his love for Chiharu, facing relationship turmoil and complicated connections with other girls.

Portrayed by Suzumura Kenichi

Makoto Kurumizawa

A shy, tech-savvy girl-obsessed boy, Makoto uses databases and simulators to pursue romance, often with hilarious failures.

Portrayed by Ishida Akira

Chiharu Nitta

Athletic childhood friend of Kyoichi, secretly harboring feelings, a summer misunderstanding creates a rift between them.

Portrayed by Murai Kazusa

Yoshihiko Kenjo

A sports prodigy with initial apathy towards sports and girls, Yoshihiko's life changes after meeting Aya and later, Natsue.

Portrayed by Ishikawa Hideo

Aki Mizutani

Aki Mizutani maintains a long-distance relationship with her photographer boyfriend in Hokkaido.

Portrayed by Shiratori Yuri

Yumi Kazama

Eccentric, spectacle-wearing Yumi, initially Makoto's Erika simulator, falls for him after Rika's rejection.

Portrayed by Nagasawa Miki

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DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

HAL Film Maker

Season

Spring 2000

Start Date

2000-04-09

End Date

2000-07-02

Episodes

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