I really did like Kimi Ni Todoke (2023). It was a super cute interpretation of the original manga. However, its short runtime left a lot to be desired. It's an earnest attempt at adapting 120 chapters into 12 episodes but, well, obvious that's not really possible without sacrifices. So I would say this version works alongside the manga. As in, you can read the manga right after watching this to get more satisfaction or if you already read the manga this version will be a nice little recap. The actors did a good job and honestly I'm here to defend Ouji because everyone hated him being chosen as Kazehaya but he truly did portray the second half Kazehaya so well. One casting I truly didn't like was Inukai as Toru. He just isn't they type of Toru ikemen. Or at all. Sorry.