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Okay, I understand that and I thank you for responding.

I do think their relationship was restrained but I figured it was because Karasuma couldn't let himself open up fully to someone whose ideology about their chosen career he didn't and couldn’t fully agree with.

Even with understanding Kujo, he doesn't totally agree with him especially when it comes to defending the yakuza. And the thing about situations like Kujos', is that it will probably keep going till it reaches a head which might be detrimental. And I don't think Karasuma is convinced that defending those criminals (Mibu included) is a "truly helpful thing he can do" and so he sticks with his own beliefs.
He does ask Kujo to stop several times but ultimately can’t let himself get sucked in further.

I think the drama tried to show the lengths people go, to live out their beliefs and some of the consequences (good or bad) that come with it. I think Kujo also respected him and reflected on some of his questions and words and probably tried to protect him there at the end from the consequences of Kujo's own beliefs.
Maybe if there is a season 2, we will see Kujo reshaping his ideals or following it till whatever end. Or maybe Karasuma reshaping his and opening up better to Kujo but with their current situation and beliefs, I thought their respect for and desire to protect each other was shown well enough.

Thanks again for sharing your perspective.

I really enjoyed this one. A story of sticking to your beliefs and all it entails, good or bad, for Kujo, Karasuma and Arashiyama. I have no complaint with the acting. My only gripe was with the pacing for the case for ep 6&7, it was a little off but everything else, I really enjoyed!
I hope they make a season 2.

I'm genuinely asking this but when you say the bromance fell flat, what do you mean? What sort of bromance did you expect in a story like this? And how was it not actualized?
I didn't even know there would be a bromance because the trailer on Netflix didn't show much but I thought the mutual respect between Kujo/Karasuma and Kujo/Mibu was done well. So now I'm wondering what it is that is missing when people say the 'bromance' fell flat. Please could you share your perspective?

You're right, thanks.
I was confused because this mdl page says two episodes with the dates for both and there is no other page for the series.
Plus I also hadn't read the link.

Very heartbreaking story.
Really a story of "good intentions" gone awry.
Well-acted and well told and it also explored something I don't think I've seen before.

Thanks to Irozukusubs for subbing this, I'm very grateful.

Hi.
Do you know if the series is going to start broadcasting next week? And is it with the same cast or just an offshoot of this story?

The acting in this series is just beautiful and Suda Masaki is absolutely something else.

Again with jdramas subverting my expectations and being the best thing, telling amazingly real and yet interestingly woven stories. I'm really glad I got to watch this drama.

But some Jdramas do that and so much more in 10 episodes (more or less) so I don't think its an episode number thing, maybe a writing thing, because I have thought that sometimes cdramas say nothing for episodes on end or use too many episodes to tell a story that should have been more compact.
I'm not trying to make it a country thing, just saying even a 4episode 'special' can be more impactful and tell a better story than a 40episode series.

Haven't started yet, waiting for the episodes to reach at least 10 but thank you for subbing this.
Also my first taiga!

Thanks and may God bless you.

A heartfelt YES! to that

I agree, that would actually be an interesting story and a unique spin.

They would have to talk about the logistics of moving the kid from home to home yet giving him a stable upbringing. Also what if ones' partner isn't comfortable with the dynamic, it'll be nice to see them begin to love the kid and what co-parenting would look like overall.
I'd watch that.

Thank you so so much for these. I'll be checking them out and I hope to find some gems.

I've just watched Hot Spot and I absolutely loved it and have my eye on Rebooting. so your list is in line with what I'm looking for.

And please, if you know any stories with a "good guy-bad guy" dynamic like an undercover agent working with some villain and finding common ground type story. Thanks.

Slice of life, found family and friendship are my favorite genres. But interesting stories like this movie or 'The family' (drama with Takuya) or 'The Lines that define me', are cool. I'm finding that Japan tell diverse stories in unique ways and I would love to discover as many as I can.
The only exception is romance, I don't really watch romances.
Thank you!

That's sad... a world without hope is absolutely sad. Poor Tsurumaru to feel like that but I also get it given his circumstance. It is a fitting theme for the movie because it does seem so sad and hopeless at the end there.

Thanks for your explanation.

I would love to check out more old movies if I can. Do you have any particular recommendations please?

Thanks for this link. I was able to watch this movie because of it. It was a new experience for me and one I unexpectedly enjoyed. I don't watch old stuff easily and have little to no idea where to even find them so this was helpful. Thank you.

I have one question though, please do you have any idea what that end with Tsurumaru means? They showed the picture and then him on a ledge, blind and alone and I can't help but think its an odd way to end things or is there something we're supposed to glean from the scene? Like he got justice or something??

That would be so nice, thanks and God bless you.

The poster for this show really doesn't prepare you for the funny, heatwarming, slice of life, 'sci-fi-ish' mashup that is this drama.
I had such laugh out loud moments that were truly unexpected..
I love the dialogue in this show and it is delivered in such an amazingly interesting way and the acting is beautiful all across the board. Kiyomi and her friends are the bestest and I love them, especially "Minappu".

Ep 8. was absolutely ridiculous, this crazy people had tearing up one minute then fully laughing the next. I was literally laughing while wiping tears of sadness, It was just ridiculous!

I'm really enamored with this show. This is the type of stuff that makes me love jdramas more and more each day.

Thanks for replying. I already know of drama-otaku but they haven't been open to accepting new people in a while now so I just wanted to know if you'd found another subber or something. I tried to join a subtitle discord server but I was told I didn't have enough social media activity. Finding and watching jdramas can sometimes be frustrating.
Thanks anyway.