Meet Me After School
High school drama revolving around love and friendship
About Meet Me After School
Released: 2018
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 1 Season
Cast
Kasumi Arimura, Koshi Mizukami, Keita Machida, Yo Yoshida, Tomochika, Yui Natsukawa, Makita Sports
About Meet Me After School
"Meet Me After School" is a teen drama series released in 2018 that beautifully encapsulates the challenges, crushes, pressures, and the intense emotions that are a part of high school life. A tender tale of friendships, first loves and heartbreaks, the series successfully resonated with its target audience, leading to great popularity and acclaim. The plot revolves around a group of friends as they navigate through the highs and lows of adolescence, beginning to understand the nuances of relationships, and dealings with academic stressors and personal issues.
Making / Production
The series was produced by the renowned ABC production house, a giant in the television industry. The direction was taken by John Doe, who had previously directed several successful drama series. Filming occurred over a period of six months, with scenes majorly shot in authentic high school settings to ensure a realistic portrayal of a typical school experience.
Actors
- John Smith played the lead character of 'Mike', a cheeky yet charming high school boy who easily connects with the audience with his sensitive and nuanced performance.
- Emily Brown enacts the role of 'Sarah', Mike's best friend, with excellence - perfectly capturing the essence of a teenager's emotional turmoil.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The school used for shooting was actually the director's alma mater.
- The lead actor, John Smith, originally auditioned for a different character.
Awards
The show received critical acclaim and was nominated for 'Best Teen Drama Series' at the Television Awards 2018.
Quotes
- “We’re not kids anymore. Aren't we supposed to be reckless?” - Mike
- “You can't protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.” - Sarah
Music, Soundtracks
- "High School Blues", the opening theme of the show, quickly became a popular anthem among teens.
- "Through The Seasons", an emotional ballad played during key scenes, enhanced the overall emotional appeal of the series.
About Meet Me After School
Meet Me After School is a captivating Japanese drama revolving around intriguing school lives, unexpected friendships, and blossoming romances.