Unreal: Fujori Zakka Ten (2025)

“What is your wish?”

Yagio is the owner of Unreal, a not-so-ordinary antique shop. Every item in the shop possesses unique powers that can grant the deepest desires of those who buy them, but these items come with "precautions" that must be strictly followed, otherwise the consequences are dire. Meanwhile, Munechika is a high school student who works at a nearby café. He has a strong sense of responsibility and doesn't tolerate injustice, and he seems to have a mysterious connection to Yagio's past.

More than the people who come to the shop attracted by these supernatural objects, the most interesting part about the series for me is learning about the leads' pasts and the baggage they each carry. The plot and the dynamic between the two of them are the best part of the drama.

It's a short drama, perhaps too short for my taste, especially the final episodes. I think that, with all the cards already on the table, the story would have benefited from one or two more episodes. Don’t get me wrong, the story works, but a little more character background/development would have been appreciated. It has some twists that, while not spectacular, work well, and at the end of each episode, something happened that kept me wanting more.

The acting is a bit weak in parts; scenes that should’ve been very emotional left me a little cold, but is not the worst I’ve watched, and I like the characters enough to give it a pass. On the other hand, I would’ve preferred a different actor for Yagio’s younger self, cause putting a 38yo in a high-school uniform was really pushing my suspension of disbelief.

I was also a bit annoyed by some of the sound effects—nothing major, but it became distracting at times.

In short, it's a different and well-made drama that will surely appeal to those who enjoy the supernatural genre and dark, somewhat twisted plots. It has that touch of mystery and "horror" (but very little) that I love, and what I liked most is that at the heart of the story is the strong bond and destined relationship between the leads. Call it BL or bromance, but it really resonated with me. So, it's going on my list of dramas I'd recommend in a heartbeat.

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