Nevertheless: The Shapes of Love

Synopsis

After a painful breakup, Miu vows to focus on art and avoid love — until an encounter with an aloof, charming artist stirs her deepest instincts.

First Air Date: 2024-12-09

Last Air Date: 2024-12-30

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Ryutaro Nakagawa, Jung Seo

Networks: Netflix, Drama & Movie Channel

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Top Cast

Ryusei Yokohama as Ren Kosaka
Sara Minami as Miu Hamasaki
Reo Sano as Ruki Ikushima
Natsuko as Manami Yoshino
Momoko Fukuchi as Hikari Shiina
Yui Narumi as Chiaki Imai
Shunya Asano as Osakabe
Aki Asakura as Saki Kawase
Jun Murakami as Zenichi Wagatsuma
Shinobu Nakayama as Usami

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: I Shouldn't Hold Out Hope, But Nevertheless (2024-12-09)

Despite closing herself off after a devastating breakup, Miu finds herself drawn to an enigmatic, troublemaking artist against her better judgment.
Ep. 2: I Know I'm Not Special, But Nevertheless (2024-12-09)

While graduate student Osakabe struggles with a sense of inadequacy and unrequited feelings for a classmate, Miu and Ren can't seem to resist each other.
Ep. 3: I Shouldn't Take a Step Forward, But Nevertheless (2024-12-09)

Having left art for a job in advertising, Saki wrestles with jealousy and her attraction to a friend. Miu falls ill, and Ren pays her a visit.
Ep. 4: I Want to Cherish You, But Nevertheless (2024-12-16)

Miu worries about her relationship with Ren, especially when his beautiful childhood friend appears. Hikari mulls over Osakabe's confession.
Ep. 5: I Want to Be by Your Side, But Nevertheless (2024-12-16)

Ruki realizes he wants to be by Miu's side. Together with Professor Usami and Chiaki, the group heads to the countryside for an art retreat.
Ep. 6: You're the Most Important Person in My Life, But Nevertheless (2024-12-23)

Chiaki grapples with not being Ren's most important person and asks him for one final indulgence. Ruki takes Miu out on a date. Will Miu's heart be moved?
Ep. 7: I Know I'm Empty, But Nevertheless (2024-12-23)

After a tragic incident, Ren retreats from everyone and falls into a dark place. Saki makes an important decision and Megu gets honest about her feelings.
Ep. 8: I Know Forever Doesn't Exist, But Nevertheless (2024-12-30)

With a newfound sense of inspiration, Miu immerses herself in her art piece. Ren reflects on how his first encounter with Miu changed everything for him.