Hidamari ga Kikoeru (2024)

A Nothing Burger of a Show

I watched “Silhouette of Your Voice,” the movie adaptation of the same manga, a day before the first episode of this series aired. I found the movie a bit boring as the plot felt like a whole lot of nothing, but I chalked this up to the limitations of its runtime and that a series fleshing out the plot would greatly improve on an honestly interesting story. I don’t want to say I was sorely mistaken as I think the potential is still there, but this series definitely failed to do much else with the plot compared to the film.

There’s really no excuse for this series to be as long as it is with so little going on. After watching all 12 episodes, I can’t even really tell you anything new I learned about the characters that I didn’t already know after the first two. These characters feel extremely two-dimensional which is disappointing as they have so much potential. All I know about Kouhei is he can’t hear and he feels sad because he’s different. All I know about Taichi is he loves to eat and… well, that’s about it.

Even though Taichi serves as the main character of this series, I cannot, for the life of me, understand why (outside of the idea that he is the stand-in for the hearing able-bodied audience.) He’s extremely boring as a character and the choices he makes and the actions he takes make little sense to me. Maybe it’s his actor’s fault, but Taichi always just has this completely expressionless, borderline bored look on his face whenever anything is happening. The entire series I could not tell if he was developing feelings for Kouhei because, every time Taichi looks at him, he looks bored out of his mind! It’s really a shame because I found Kouhei’s actor pretty decent especially when it comes to emotional scenes.

Even worse, all of the side characters felt pointless to the story, doing the exact opposite of progressing the plot. The only side character of any actual significance is Maya, whose purpose I didn’t really understand. She kind of just seemed like Stock Female Character In BL That Drives A Wedge Between The Two Leads And Gets Audiences Angry #372827. I think most people agree her backstory added nothing to the plot (if there even is one at this point.)

Also, I am totally fine with a lack of physical affection in romance dramas if there is enough drama and plot to make up for it. For example, there wasn’t even a kiss in “Cherry Magic” but there was enough of an interesting plot and intriguing drama that most audiences don’t care. In “I Hear The Sunspot,” I feel like they had an even bigger chance than “Cherry Magic” to have a really interesting and compelling plot to make up for the lack of a *proper* kiss and yet they completely fumbled the ball. Somehow this is a romance drama that failed at both romance and drama.

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Whispers of the Heart: A Journey of Unspoken Love

It began with the aroma of a meal, one finding satisfaction in eating, the other in watching. Their bond, a delicate thread of fate, grew stronger as they carefully explored their own and each other’s hearts. Even as one’s hearing faded, the other remained a constant source of light.

Taichi, usually so carefree, diligently took notes for Kohei, capturing essential knowledge.

Kohei, mindful of Taichi’s comfort, quietly restrained his passion.

We, silent witnesses to their love, are deeply moved by their journey and await Taichi’s awakening.

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¿Por qué todos los BLs japoneses hay problemas de comunicación entre los protagonistas?

¿Por qué todos los BLs japoneses hay problemas de comunicación entre los protagonistas? ¿Es el main point de la serie? Toda la historia que se precie tiene que tener un point donde los protagonistas tienen sus momentos, donde parece que todo va a acabar mal y entonces para no hacerse daño deciden separarse. ¿Por qué los japoneses deciden que sea siempre la falta de comunicación? Es algo que me fascina , la mayoría de los BLs japoneses que he visto pasa eso tío, estoy al moño y más en esta serie que parecía que Taichi iba directo diciendo las cosas. Los primeros seis capítulos son maravillosos y serían un 10 pero siento que la segunda mitad hace todo que la serie vaya a peor. Desde la introducción de una tercera persona, que no para de tocar las narices porque separa a los protagonistas y se las da de sabionda que me ha hecho odiarla en todas sus apariciones, a meter un nuevo trabajo a Taichi, que si bien le hace replantarse las cosas, guay. Me parece que el reducido tiempo (menos de 6 capitulos de menos de 30 min) , no consiguen establecer una buena base para la trama y asi que tenga sentido. No me he enterado bien que hace la empresa y que intenta cambiar Taichi de los valores de la empresa. No entiendo porque Taichi no le cuenta donde trabaja a Kouhei, es algo que no comprendo. La confesión sinceramente me ha dejado fría, han habido mejores momentos (en mi mente se confesaron cuando estaban de viaje con los amigos y estaban ellos dos solos de noche viendo las estrellas).
Me parece que hace un trabajo mágnifico en la actuación Nakazawa Motoki. No te conocía cariño pero me parece que has sabido lleva muy bien tu personaje.
No considero que en si sea un BL porque el único momento que podría considerarse BL me ponen un ángulo de cámara que no me deja ver el beso :(

P.D: tenía ganas de ver este BL casi desde cuando salió, me esperé porque sabía que una vez que empezase me iba a enganchar y como he dicho los 6 primeros capítulos son buenos pero luego se echa a perder y eso me ha dado pena. Si hubiera visto la serie durante la emisión probablemente la hubiese dejado porque me hubiera tocado sobreranamente las narices.
Esperaba mas de estos gays :(

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Could be better but still is a masterpiece

There's no denying that Japan knows how to create a simple series, but so full of emotions and beauty that it's impossible not to fall in love. And here it's no different.

The series does have its problems, and the lack of romantic development, the camera trick to hide the kiss and the lack of scenes of them as lovers is something that really disappoints.

However, none of this takes away from the merits of this series. The script is full of nuances, it has a slow development, but it allows the characters to develop naturally. And what characters! Kohei and Taichi are so real, so passionate, so fun, so interesting and brilliantly played.

The acting here is the strong point. Both actors (as well as the rest of the cast) deliver a visual performance and the chemistry between them, the looks, the gestures, everything is impeccable.

The direction and cinematography also deserve to be highlighted. The series is beautiful and the scenes are very well composed.

I understand those who say that the series dragged on and created too many problems until they got together, and I agree with that. But at no point did the series leave me bored or frustrated.

Taichi teaching Kohei how to say his name in sign language, Kohei telling the teacher's jokes so that Taichi wouldn't be left out, Taichi saying he loves Kohei in sign language, this series has such beautiful and silent scenes, but they carry so much weight and devotion that it's impossible not to fall in love with them.

It has its problems, but it's still a masterpiece and a series that shows people with disabilities in a respectful way, in a light and stylish plot and with exemplary performances.

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Beautiful story

I watched the movie a year or so ago and wished it had gone a little bit further. I felt it stopped right in the middle of a perfectly good story. I was so excited to find out they were making it into a drama and adding more story to it.

I personally love this story because it hit really close to home. I am friends with multiple deaf/hard of hearing people and have seen them experience similar issues. I thoroughly enjoy seeing Taichi stand up for Kohei the way he does. The character development is really strong and frankly realistic. The show does a really good job at progressing the story without making unrealistic character changes (ex. randomly changing their values to change the plot).

The acting through the entire show was wonderful. The story itself was beautiful. I am definitely gonna rewatch this with one of my HoH friends. <3

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A Finely Tuned, Wonderfully Acted Drama

I rarely cry during dramas but this one brought me to tears a few times. It is not traumatic rather it treated its characters sympathetically and humanely without flinching from the difficulties they were experiencing. Full disclosure, I'd read the manga and was amazed by how closely this drama aligned to both the scenes in the manga and the characterizations. I loved that about it. Both lead actors were so authentic that I never doubted their intentions or jumped out of my suspension of disbelief. The side characters were overall positive and sympathetic and the filming was quite lovely especially the summer days on the roof when Kohei feeds Taichi.

I've seen a few reviews on here that were unhappy with the lack of romantic development but, as with the drama, I found Taichi's acceptance of his own feelings and of Kohei to be slow and sweet and realistic. I highly recommend this drama.

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totally worth watching

I Hear The Sunspot 2024 was an amazing drama. I really enjoyed watching it. The feelings were so genuine; I could truly feel them. It made me wonder how life can possibly be from someone else’s perspective. I love that it showed us that people don’t want to be treated differently or pitied but instead want to be counted as normal members of society.

The drama didn’t only carry beautiful messages and make us concerned; it also helped us understand what love truly is. I could feel the love. I wish everyone finds someone they want to change this world to a better place for. I hope someone comes into everyone’s life who can show them the way they want to take steps, grow, and glow.

Talented cast, beautiful story. All I can say is that I adored it.

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AAAAHAAHAHHHHHHH

i have the paperback manga and it's my favorite manga i have ever read, its so extremely good, well written, beautiful artstyle and amazing characters, when i heard there was gonna be a series i was over the moon, they did an extremely good job with the cast and script, so many little details that were in the mamga being transfered into real life and its beautiful, the story and message behind it is just as beautiful as everything else about it

i 100% a reccomend the manga and series for anyone, it's an almost bittersweet story with a good ending and a lot of emotions

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"Unspoken Bonds: Hidamari ga Kikoeru and the Quiet Power of Love"

I don’t usually write reviews, but I felt like I needed to make an exception for Hidamari ga Kikoeru—because this series moved me in ways I never expected. It’s rare to come across a story that resonates so deeply, and yet, this one did.
The way this series captures emotions is remarkable. It’s not showy or melodramatic; instead, it’s thoughtful, genuine, and smart. Everything about it feels natural, almost effortless, yet so real that you can’t help but get pulled in. The love that grows between Kohei and Taichi is understated, quiet, and tacit—but it’s there, and it’s powerful. You can feel it in their every interaction, their shared silences, and the smallest of gestures.

What stands out most is the struggle they both face—not just with the challenges that life throws their way, but with their own vulnerabilities. Kohei’s hearing loss isolates him in ways that are heartbreaking, and yet, Taichi’s warmth and acceptance bring a light into his life. The way the series handles Kohei’s struggles and his gradual opening up to Taichi feels honest and sensitive. Every obstacle, every moment of pain and uncertainty, every resolution—these are all woven together in such a way that you feel as if you’re living this journey with them.

As their bond grows, so does their understanding of one another’s feelings. It’s stunning to watch these two characters connect so deeply, to see their unspoken love grow into something unmistakably real. For me, this series is something truly special, an experience of living love and friendship on a level that goes beyond words.

In the end, I was left in tears, feeling an intense sense of fulfillment. Hidamari ga Kikoeru isn’t just a love story—it’s a story of acceptance, understanding, and the quiet power of human connection. This series will stay with me, a reminder that sometimes, the deepest bonds are the ones that don’t need to be spoken.

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One of the better BL shows but there’s room for improvement

The show started out strong as I love the chemistry between Kohei and Taichi. The plot development was great too considering how their first kiss at the staircase was early in the drama. But it kind of goes downhill from there especially with the appearance of Maya. The story also gets unnecessarily draggy. Some episodes felt like it gives nothing to the story development. I kind of understand the struggles that Maya felt but because the episode was short, it just portrays only her bitchiness, which naturally, lends to more people hating on her.

Acting wise, the one who portray Kohei was stronger in my opinion. The actor who did Taichi did well in the beginning but he kinda falters because his expression felt one-dimension when he tries to do the reflective expressions. And I was also kind of annoyed with his passiveness in acknowledge his feelings, like it takes too long in my opinion.

Music was really good. Love the ending song. Overall, enjoyable watch but also agonizing too.

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JUST LIKE READING THE MANGA

No words to explain how much I loved watching this. It's just like reading the manga. I'm so so so glad they decided to make this live action. I've always known about Kohei and Taichi, but really got to know them thanks to this one. I also started reading the manga and it amazed me how similar they're. Thanks thanks thanks. This is so worth it. I wish we could keep seeing more, a second season would be amazing if they keep doing it like this one. Little changes from the manga but still the same. I loved it with my whole heart and fell instantly in love with each character. Would love to see more of Yasu, Yoko, Maya, Chiba and Sai.

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