Yes, he’s emotionally stunted. But in Season 2, his cruelty crosses a line at times—especially when he coldly tells Kotoko to leave after she sacrifices everything for him. The writers lean so hard into “tsundere” that he becomes unsympathetic for long stretches. You’ll want to shake him.
The middle episodes (hospital internship, Chris’s cohabitation) drag. The final resolution feels slightly rushed, with Kotoko’s career and Naoki’s feelings both tied up quickly. itazura na kiss love in tokyo season 2
The leads remain the heart of the show. Miki’s Kotoko is less shrill and more mature here, while Furukawa’s Naoki shows rare, tiny cracks of vulnerability—jealousy, fear of losing her, even clumsy affection. Their silent moments (e.g., the hospital scene, the final bridge hug) carry more weight than any kiss. Yes, he’s emotionally stunted
The Irie family (especially the warm, scheming mother Machiko) continues to steal scenes. New characters like the mature, handsome doctor Kinnosuke (Nakamura Tomoya) add genuine romantic tension—for the first time, Kotoko has a viable, emotionally available alternative to Naoki. You’ll want to shake him
Here’s a solid, balanced review of Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo Season 2 (2014), the sequel to the popular live-action J-drama adaptation of Kaoru Tada’s manga Itazura na Kiss . Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)