KuroSteve

Wait, what? Theres's a season 2? You mean, the story isn't told at the end of this season, there's no solution? Ok, then I'm out. Why do they have to adopt all that's wrong with American shows and release season after season, the story probably getting worse and worse? If the story cannot be told within one season then the show isn't for me. Sorry. It started so well...

Sorry, not my cup of tea. Don't fall for it, it's not that deep as it pretends to be.

Ha! Ep. 2: Kaji Meiko appears! It's great to see that Lady Snowblood is still in good shape!

It is actually 10 episodes (as on Netflix). Ep. 9 and 10 were broadcast on TBS one after the other on Dec 12th to keep the schedule since a few weeks ago one episode had to be canceled and could not be broadcast as planned because of General Elections in Japan on Oct 31st.

I think this is the result of centuries of Kabuki and Noh theatre. Japanese actors simply can't help it. ;-)

After just one episode, I have no idea where this will lead to, but I'm hooked from the start. The story is exciting (Kyoto! Museums! The fine arts! And strange people all around!), the actors are convincing, and camera and music are exceptionally good for a Japanese TV series. I'm curious to see how that develops ...

Perhaps this is the chance to finally update Takahata Mitsuki's profile picture. My last attempt was rejected. ;-)

Wow! A movie only the Japanese can make. It's like "Humbert and Dolores in the Realm of the Senses", directed by Ozu Yasujirō.

I am definitely too old for this. And I'm not sad about it.

I just watched ep. 1 and enjoyed it very much. I want to continue with this series because I like this kind of quiet and slow-paced slice-of-life drama a lot. And you are right, Atsushi: This may not be for everyone, but that's okay. "De gustibus non est disputandum" as they say. ;-)

Now I‘m deaf.

Can't wait to watch this! I'm a big fan of Kamishiraishi Mone. She's lovely! ♥

Okay. Thanks a lot. Then I know what I have to do. ;-) Especially since Hirose Alice plays also in the first season. ♥

Is it necessary to have watched season 1 before watching season 2?

The English subtitles that are available for season 3 are a good reason to step up my efforts in learning Japanese...

It's a movie, I think.

Which is essentially every Japanese drama.

Hilarious! Haven't had so much fun with a movie in a long time!

Sounds profound.

The cinematography and imagery are pretty impressive. This is quite unique to a high school drama and unlike anything I've seen before (okay, that's not a lot). I just finished ep. 03 and I'm quite fond of it.