I decided to watch Minami-kun no Koibito on a whim, and while I'm glad I did, I can't help but feel a bit disappointed. It has its good points, definitely, such as the story and the charm, but things like the acting and the emotional connection were a bit bothersome.

Let's talk about the positives first. Of course, the story's perfect for anyone who's looking to watch something cute and light. Keep in mind that you should still expect a lot of major plot holes going into this one. It's probably best to go on with zero expectations about the fantasy aspect, as nothing is explained. That being said, this is still a breath of fresh air compared to the other typical J-drama we're used to.

Minami-kun no Koibito's really funny. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the jokes. Each character had his or her own sense of humor, and you'll find yourself loving all of them.

While I did like the characters, I wasn't very fond of the acting. See, since there's obvious CGI here (given the fact that the heroine's the size of one's hand), we know that the actors aren't physically together when they were shooting the scenes. The sad part is how apparent this is, since there seems to be zero chemistry between the main character and everyone else. Although it's obvious that Yamamoto Maika's gorgeous and fits the part physically, I found her acting to be quite lacking. The rest of the cast were just okay. In fact, in terms of acting, I'd give the biggest props to the children who played young Chiyomi and young Minami. They were the cutest!

Because of this, I couldn't really connect with the show until the last two episodes or so. Those are the only episodes I'd actually rewatch.

Overall, if you're okay with stories that don't have a lot of depth and are just looking for a cutesy romance with good humor, definitely still give this show a shot.