My Brother Loves Me Too Much (2017)

My Brother Loves Me Too Much is a glossy, high-energy Japanese rom-com that leans into its soapy premise with a straight face and a surprisingly tender heart, turning what could be mere shock value into a story about longing, boundaries, and the messy confusion of first love. Tao Tsuchiya anchors the film with bright vulnerability, making Setoka’s unlucky-in-love streak feel funny and relatable rather than pathetic, while the romantic tension hums with the kind of heightened, manga-like intensity that keeps scenes popping. The vibe is breezy and dramatic in equal measure—cute one moment, swoony the next—built around chemistry, quick turns, and the guilty pleasure of watching emotions boil over in beautiful slow motion. It won’t be for everyone, especially if the central relationship setup makes you uneasy, but if you can roll with its heightened melodrama, it’s an addictive, crowd-pleasing ride with a sincere pulse underneath the sparkle.

My Brother Loves Me Too Much is trying to be a frothy, high-energy teen rom-com built around taboo-ish tension, love-triangle chaos, and a heroine who can’t catch a break in romance. The problem is the central “not-blood-related” twist still plays like a soap-opera shortcut, and the story leans hard on exaggerated reactions and possessive behavior that can feel more uncomfortable than cute if you’re not already on board with this kind of fantasy. A lot of the comedy comes from heightened melodrama rather than sharp writing, so if you want grounded romance or emotionally mature characters, you’ll likely find it more tiring than charming. That said, the cast is charismatic and the movie moves quickly, so if you like glossy, over-the-top shoujo-style romance where realism isn’t the point, it may hit the right guilty-pleasure note.