Well, the synopsis was unremarkable, but since it's led by Tsumabuki Satoshi, I just had to check it out to see if it had anything special. Well, except for its star-studded guests, the drama, story, and performance had nothing much to it. It was generic to a T. Still a good place to be if you need anything to turn your mind off and relax :)
i loved this drama, it was great for turning my brain off and letting off steam, and while i didnt exactly find…
Same here I watched this drama while on vacation which was perfect for turning my mind off to it. And I also enjoyed the 2nd couple much more and I guess pat of my criticism is how much they cut their screen time after the high school phase only to focus on a pretty boring couple. I would've loved to see their "5th wheel" too as he grows. His scenes with his grandma felt homey and sweet (though at times to sweet but I was fine with it). They didn't even bother at all with his character in the last 3rd of the drama.
Breezy short youthful drama with a number of issues. I think of it as a politically correct version of Itazura na Kiss. However now I realize how the ridiculousness of the latter is what makes it addicting and memorable.
The main problem for me with this drama is its lack of identity. It aims for a school life story but follows the heroes to adulthood. It tries to be all about youth and friendship only to be uneven in their screen time with the characters. It wants to be all about the romance but the main couple are too perfect to be interesting. The romance here lacked tension.
As far as story telling though, devices are used to move the story forward with organically flowing. The events weren’t logical. Important subjects like emotional abuse and neglect are first addressed only to be glossed over.
The cast were likeable and cute and it was overall an enjoyable watch despite the drama’s flaw
Thought-provoking, and also makes you think of what can be done to make our society better and fairer. There is no excuse for the antagonist's crimes (as should by the scenes of his victim's pain), but the situation that pushed him to it is dire and in need of addressing.
The relationship between parent and child is the most complicated one as time goes by.
The theme of map-making has always amazed me, so I enjoyed how the subject was tackled in this movie and the overall execution. I wouldn't say I liked the ending though because I could think of at least half a dozen ways they could've done the drama while also giving the writer the freedom to make the story he wants. I love the cast they all were pleasant to follow through in both eras.
4 episodes in and... I find if they had given the main character magical healing abilities it would have made more sense and wouldn't have derailed the story much. But it's Tsumabuki Satoshi so I just have to watch. He's just so uninteresting here :(
Also, about Shizuka's agoraphobic, emm.... so it's left as it is?
The story is about Sensei and his getting passed his weakness. Her moving forward is a whole other story (though worth exploring). But she did get farther when she went to see him at his new place so that's something that she's probably working on
A very heartfelt story about moving forward. The characters are engaging. Despite the story being centred around one main character, we get to see different sides of the supporting characters, mainly the 3 women in his life, and understand them better. Oh and I love those housewives taking the lesson with him haha
I do wonder though how long that course is lol felt like it went on forever.
I did have any issue with the movie though. The story does go back and forth in time, but it was difficult at times to understand if this is now current or from before. That affected my enjoyment as I was trying to figure out the setting.
I'm not sure how to feel about this movie. I love the cast and its performance but I didn't get the concept (pun intended). I love Hasegawa Hiroki but his character was the most puzzling and his priorities messed up lol
Just watched this movie and... pretty predictable story, an excellent cast and acting, beautiful in its natural setting, yet I regret watching it. It was just too depressing for me.
Loved it, love the era, its portrayal of it, its portrayal of the struggles of the generations then, and its message. The male characters were great at showing different sides to the same issue. The acting of the 2 main leads was as expected.
The main subject of what it takes for a country to prepare for such a worldwide event is relevant even today. We only see the glamour of it, not the sweat, tears and blood that is the true cost of it. It's not specific to one country (though some countries get criticized more than others) all are guilty. It makes me wonder how much worth it is it to prepare for such and event?
There wasn't much to the female characters. I can't believe Amami Yuki took on such a mini role. I suspect a lot of her scenes were cut out for times otherwise the scenes she appears in don't make much sense.
The one downside to this mini-drama for me was I was too preoccupied with being frustrated with Yumi's character and the other characters' non-reaction to her action to fully enjoy the story. As opposed to the main antagonist who was trying to put himself in the shoes of the one that sacrificed so much for him, she just takes everyone for granted to follow her crush wherever he goes. I found her character totally off-putting.
tbh the cast haven't aged themselves even though it's been 13 years lol
That is true but that's because they went from mid-20s to late 30s so with the right self care it's totally possible. I look better now than I did 15 years ago :P or so I've been told haha
it’s more being disillusioned by the concept of love in general. it has nothing to do with the show just comparing their point of you with that of the vampire
They demonstrated that the Arab prince had an affection for Yona. However, unbeknownst to them, Arab men generally…
Just 3 weeks ago I went to a half-Japanese half-Arab wedding. Taste vary and all depends on exposition. With kpop and kdrama popularity in the past decade it can influence change in taste.
I expected to like it but as much as I did. The overall story was gripping but I also enjoyed how each episode was concise within its theme. Lots of interesting characters that can have a story of their own. the antagonist though... the type you love to hate. I hate those types of people with a passion.
The ending wasn't to my liking but it's hard to give a satisfying ending to such a big subject like the effects of media and social media on our society. It's far from being figured out.
I was gonna give it a lower rating but I actually liked the ending. All the characters here had some dozens shades of crazy but somehow managed to be likeable. Except for Sakorado. Also am I the only one seeing Kyoji as a walking red flag? I enjoyed the lawyers’ characters here. Soda Go was a perfect foil to Shoji Taishi’s cozy world. The drama Yui played the first half of the drama sounded more like a porn lol
The story shouldn’t be taken seriously at all, but has a good commentary about politics, what they sell to media and popularity through social media.
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The main problem for me with this drama is its lack of identity. It aims for a school life story but follows the heroes to adulthood. It tries to be all about youth and friendship only to be uneven in their screen time with the characters. It wants to be all about the romance but the main couple are too perfect to be interesting. The romance here lacked tension.
As far as story telling though, devices are used to move the story forward with organically flowing. The events weren’t logical. Important subjects like emotional abuse and neglect are first addressed only to be glossed over.
The cast were likeable and cute and it was overall an enjoyable watch despite the drama’s flaw
The relationship between parent and child is the most complicated one as time goes by.
I do wonder though how long that course is lol felt like it went on forever.
I did have any issue with the movie though. The story does go back and forth in time, but it was difficult at times to understand if this is now current or from before. That affected my enjoyment as I was trying to figure out the setting.
The main subject of what it takes for a country to prepare for such a worldwide event is relevant even today. We only see the glamour of it, not the sweat, tears and blood that is the true cost of it. It's not specific to one country (though some countries get criticized more than others) all are guilty. It makes me wonder how much worth it is it to prepare for such and event?
There wasn't much to the female characters. I can't believe Amami Yuki took on such a mini role. I suspect a lot of her scenes were cut out for times otherwise the scenes she appears in don't make much sense.
The one downside to this mini-drama for me was I was too preoccupied with being frustrated with Yumi's character and the other characters' non-reaction to her action to fully enjoy the story. As opposed to the main antagonist who was trying to put himself in the shoes of the one that sacrificed so much for him, she just takes everyone for granted to follow her crush wherever he goes. I found her character totally off-putting.
The ending wasn't to my liking but it's hard to give a satisfying ending to such a big subject like the effects of media and social media on our society. It's far from being figured out.
Also am I the only one seeing Kyoji as a walking red flag?
I enjoyed the lawyers’ characters here. Soda Go was a perfect foil to Shoji Taishi’s cozy world.
The drama Yui played the first half of the drama sounded more like a porn lol
The story shouldn’t be taken seriously at all, but has a good commentary about politics, what they sell to media and popularity through social media.