BrightestStar

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.

Recently Netflix added a number of really good Japanese drama, some dated others not so much, so the gems are given opportunities to be exposed

It's people (usually kdrama watchers) watching fluffy romcoms starred by new comers and idols. They just have to delve a bit deeper to see the gems.

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 :(

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

The painting has the grandmother with both her real and fake granddaughter. By drawing 2 of the girls, she's confessing Hye Ji is someone else.

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.

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

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.

What I liked:
-Mamiya Shotaro
-Reference to Dragonquest/Yuusha Yoshihiko
-Professionalism for the most part with realistic mistakes
-The renovation cases

What I didn't like:
-Forced out of nowhere love... triangles? competition?
-Caricature antagonist whose ending made no sense to me.
-So many critical cultural issues that were glossed over.

But generally, it was fun all the way through

Because it’s all about reputations. The people from that region don’t want to be generalized because they have already suffered from stereotypes for decades.

Those types of people are shown much worse off in Middle Eastern tv.

A bigger chance I mean those that have the money to travel and stay in different countries for a long period of time, those that have the money to spend.