To Me, the One Who Loved You (2022)

A Story of Love, Fate, and Infinite Possibilities

To Me, the One Who Loved You (Kimi wo Aishita Hitori no Boku e) is the companion film to To Every You I’ve Loved Before, both released in 2022. Adapted from Yomoji Otono’s interconnected novels, the movie tells a mirrored story — exploring how one boy’s choices across parallel worlds lead to love, heartbreak, and the question: Can love truly transcend realities?

Movie Overview

Title: To Me, the One Who Loved You
Japanese Title: 君を愛したひとりの僕へ (Kimi wo Aishita Hitori no Boku e)
Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes
Release Date: October 7, 2022
Studio: TMS Entertainment
Based On: Novel by Yomoji Otono
Genre: Romance, Sci-Fi, Parallel Worlds
Streaming Platforms: Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime

Story Summary

In a world where people can travel between parallel universes, Koyomi Hidaka meets Shiori Satou at his father’s research institute. The two fall deeply in love — but their bond is tested when Shiori’s parents’ divorce forces her to move to another universe.

Determined not to lose her, Koyomi attempts to cross worlds, unraveling the fragile fabric of fate and reality. The story unfolds as a bittersweet chronicle of love — one that endures even as timelines diverge.

While it stands alone, the film’s emotional depth is magnified when viewed together with To Every You I’ve Loved Before (2022) — its parallel counterpart that depicts a different version of the same soul in another reality.

Main Characters

• Koyomi Hidaka: A gentle, intelligent boy who learns the cost of crossing worlds for love.

• Shiori Satou: A kind and bright girl whose existence is fragmented across universes.

• Koyomi’s Father: A scientist whose research enables travel between parallel worlds.

Themes and Style

• Parallel Worlds: A meditation on destiny and the paths love can take across infinite realities.

• First Love and Separation: The pain of parting and the hope of reunion in another life.

• Existential Romance: What if every “you” we love exists in a different world?

Animation & Visuals

Animated by TMS Entertainment, the film showcases rich colors and soft lighting to emphasize emotional nuance. While To Every You I’ve Loved Before used a more subdued tone, this film features warmer hues, symbolizing longing and connection.

Connection to the Companion Film

To Me, the One Who Loved You is directly connected to To Every You I’ve Loved Before (2022).
Each film presents alternate outcomes for the same characters, offering two perspectives on the same fated bond.

🌀 Suggested Watch Orders:
1️⃣ To Me, the One Who Loved You → To Every You I’ve Loved Before (tragic-first route)
2️⃣ To Every You I’ve Loved Before → To Me, the One Who Loved You (hopeful-first route)

Together, they tell a complete emotional story — two souls linked by infinite timelines.

Where to Watch

You can stream To Me, the One Who Loved You on:

• Crunchyroll

• Amazon Prime

Popularity and Reception

Released alongside its twin film, this movie captivated fans with its intricate emotional storytelling and thought-provoking narrative structure. Critics praised its mature take on romance and parallel universes, often calling it a perfect companion to To Every You I’ve Loved Before.

Similar Movie Recommendations

If you enjoyed To Me, the One Who Loved You, you may also like:

• To Every You I’ve Loved Before (2022) – The companion film set in a parallel world.

• Your Name (2016) – A timeless love story across time and distance.

• A Silent Voice (2016) – Redemption and emotional connection through growth.

• The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) – Time, regret, and the heart’s second chances.

Final Thoughts

To Me, the One Who Loved You stands as a beautifully melancholic reflection on love, fate, and infinite possibility. Whether watched before or after To Every You I’ve Loved Before, it completes an emotional circle that reminds us — even across worlds, love never truly fades.