Futari Monologue (2017) – Japanese GL Drama Full Review & Summary

Some girls confess with a kiss. Others? They overthink every “hello” into a Shakespearean tragedy. Futari Monologue is that kind of drama—equal parts heart, chaos, and internal screaming. This short-format 2017 Japanese GL series turns every tiny classroom moment into a hilarious emotional rollercoaster, where two girls navigate misunderstandings, gay panic, and the quiet longing to be seen… all while barely saying a word aloud. It’s awkward, endearing, and painfully real.

Futari Monologue (2017) – Japanese GL Drama Full Review & Summary

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Futari Monologue Summary

Title: Futari Monologue
Series Info: Japan (2017)
Length: 20 minutes
Total Episodes: 6 episodes
Genre: Romance, Girl's love

Plot

Azumi and Mizuki were childhood best friends, but they drifted apart after Mizuki moved away. Years later, fate brings them together again—this time as high school classmates sitting right next to each other. However, things aren’t as simple as they once were: Mizuki is now a cool, high-energy “gyaru,” while Azumi has grown into a quiet, reserved type.

Futari Monologue (2017) – Japanese GL Drama Full Review & Summary

Despite wanting to reconnect, both girls are caught in a constant storm of internal monologues, overthinking every interaction. Every attempt to bridge the gap leads to misunderstandings, comic timing fails, and wildly different interpretations of the same event. But beneath the awkward missteps lies a heartwarming tale of unspoken affection, deep admiration, and a desire to be seen.

Futari Monologue Cast

Charactor

Azumi
Fukuhara Haruka
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Fukuhara Haruka

Azumi is the timid, daydream-prone classmate who slowly realizes her growing affection for her old friend.

Fukuhara Haruka

Fukuhara Haruka gained widespread recognition for her lead role in Cooking Papa and Cinderella is Online. She is known for her sweet and expressive acting, which shines in this role as a painfully relatable anxious teen navigating queer feelings.

Mizuki
Yanagi Miki
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Yanagi Miki

Mizuki is the seemingly aloof and confident “gyaru” who still cherishes Azumi deeply, even though she doesn’t know how to express it.

Yanagi Miki

Yanagi Miki is best known for her role in Zyuohger, and brings a perfect mix of comic flair and sincere vulnerability to Mizuki’s character.

Supporting Cast

Kuribayashi Aino

Hasumodai Akira

Kuribayashi Aino

Endo Fumihito

Morishita

Endo Fumihito

Futari Monologue Review

Review

👍 Drama Review Score:4.0/5
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Futari Monologue is a short-format drama bursting with charm, comedy, and awkward sincerity. It’s built almost entirely around internal dialogues, making the show a delightful rollercoaster of misunderstandings and overreactions that many viewers—especially women—can relate to.

Its strength lies in its emotional relatability: the fear of being misunderstood, the longing to rekindle a lost friendship, and the chaos of unspoken queer yearning. Despite its humorous tone, the show captures the micro-emotions of teenage girls with startling accuracy.

Fans of soft GL, comedic overthinking, and chaotic sapphic tension will love this quirky series. With only six episodes, it’s a perfect binge for a cozy night in.

Best Scenes of Futari Monologue

  • The head-patting moment that sends both girls into internal overdrive

  • Mizuki’s dramatic imaginary monologue comparing love to conquering a kingdom

  • Their near-confession beach scene, interrupted by… squid

  • The simultaneous meltdown over nicknames and uniforms

  • Any scene where either of them says “good morning” or “goodbye” and turns it into a 12-act tragedy in their minds

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