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I Cannot Reach You

2023·Series·20 min·8.6(37)

No matter how much time we spend together, I'll never become special to you.

Longtime friends and total opposites, Yamato and Kakeru always stick together. When the reserved Yamato admits his feelings, can everything change?

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Where to watch I Cannot Reach You in United States

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United StatesNetflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads
IndiaNetflix
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
CanadaNetflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads
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About I Cannot Reach You

I Cannot Reach You is a 2023 Japanese-language drama series created by Mika. The cast is led by Kentaro Maeda, Haru Kashiwagi, Taketo Tanaka. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads.

I Cannot Reach You was produced by TBS and made in Japan. It was first aired on September 27, 2023.

Director
Masahide Izumi, Takayoshi Tanasawa
Created by
Mika
First aired
September 27, 2023
Last aired
November 7, 2023
Original language
Japanese
Status
Ended
Seasons
1 (8 episodes)
Network
TBS
Country
Japan
Production
TBS
#high school#unrequited love#based on manga#childhood friends#gay romance#gay theme#wistful#secret crush#boys' love (bl)#best friends#inner monologue#romantic#adoring#comforting

I Cannot Reach You cast & crew

I Cannot Reach You was created by Mika.

The cast features Kentaro Maeda as Ohara Yamato, Haru Kashiwagi as Ashiya Kakeru, Taketo Tanaka as Fujino Kosuke, Leo Matsumoto as Hosaka Yui, Takumi Momose as Amamiya Soichiro, and Toshiyuki Itakura as Murasen.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Natsuki Imai and Kaori Sugiyama.

Is I Cannot Reach You worth watching?

With 1 season and 8 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy drama, I Cannot Reach You is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch I Cannot Reach You

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Cast of I Cannot Reach You

Kentaro Maeda

Kentaro Maeda

Ohara Yamato

Haru Kashiwagi

Haru Kashiwagi

Ashiya Kakeru

Taketo Tanaka

Taketo Tanaka

Fujino Kosuke

Leo Matsumoto

Leo Matsumoto

Hosaka Yui

Takumi Momose

Takumi Momose

Amamiya Soichiro

Toshiyuki Itakura

Toshiyuki Itakura

Murasen

Ayaka Konno

Ayaka Konno

Ohara Mikoto

Tomo Nakai

Tomo Nakai

Toyama Akane

Shuto

Shuto

Yokouchi Yuzuru

I Cannot Reach You — FAQs

Where can I watch I Cannot Reach You in United States?

I Cannot Reach You is streaming on Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is I Cannot Reach You on Netflix?

Yes — I Cannot Reach You is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is I Cannot Reach You in?

I Cannot Reach You is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of I Cannot Reach You are there?

I Cannot Reach You has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

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