Top billed cast

1. 

   Tomohisa Yamashita

   Haruka Sakurai

2. 

   Nana Komatsu

   Yuni Kururugi

3. 

   Asami Mizukawa

   Mirei Takizawa

4. 

   Nozomu Kotaki

   Ryu Matoba

5. 

   Mizuki Yamamoto

   Kikuko Nanami

6. 

   Hirofumi Arai

   Kazuma Akechi

7. 

   Kazuma Sano

   Saki Sato

8. 

   Seika Furuhata

   Mei Yoshida

9. 

   Kotone Shiina

   Student

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Reviews

A review by Alunauwie

Written by Alunauwie on 2026-07-17

Close Range Love is a gentle Japanese romance that explores emotional growth through the story of a brilliant but emotionally reserved student who gradually learns to understand and express her feelings. While its teacher–student romance may be controversial and some character motivations feel underdeveloped, the film stands out for Nana Komatsu's subtle performance and its heartfelt portrayal of friendship and self-discovery. It is an enjoyable watch for viewers who appreciate slow-paced romance with emotional character development.

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Status
Released

Original Language
Japanese

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• based on manga
• older man younger woman relationship
• teacher student relationship