BrightestStar

All the emotions he expresses only through his eyes!!

I hope it gets subbed soon enough!

Watched 4 episodes at one go and now I wish I waited until it finishes airing.

Story wise, it's kinda similar to typical kdramas, but the direction and point of view are very different, making it very refreshing.

I never got into the hype of Yoo Seung Ho. I mean I've seen him before (just 2 movies), he didn't blow me away, nor disappoint me. Now he's a young man and, in this drama I can really appreciate his talent. He feels very genuine, when dealing with his annoying boss, when dealing with his frustration, and ESPECIALLY when dealing with the cat. I LOVE their "conversation" specially when each end up going opposite direction :P And that cat sure has the attitude! I love it! Of course if she was a woman she might've been annoying, but as a cat she's lovely.

His character though, has an unhealthy attachment to the cat. I say this because animals have different life spans than humans, so it's really worrisome how he'd deal with it.

Now I hope they give Jong Hyun a break and not stress him all the time. I really just want to see more of him and Buk Gil enjoying their time together ;)

Makoto is so perfect! My favourite is Momoe and Arthur's story.

And I can't help it I have this bias for Yamapi that I can be very forgiving, and appreciate any little effort he does. All drama long he was pretty robotic, I wasn't too sure if it'll work with the character, but it turned out pretty funny. In the last episode he actually showed emotions! My impression of Ishihara Satomi hasn't changed, she's as likeable as ever, though her character here is pretty similar to RMPW.

Last episode was annoying. Overall drama was cute. It could've been better, it could've been worst, but it certainly surpassed the manga in creating actually likeable characters (I dropped the manga early on but it was baaad)

As for grandma, I know they wouldn't satisfy me when it comes to her, since the only satisfying ending for her is seeing her begging in the streets :P

The fiance didn't leave any room for empathy, so I wish to have seen a worst ending for her.

I know, I know I'm evil HAHAHA

What is it with Japanese dramas that, as light-hearted, childish or preachy as it appears, it always makes me think deeply about various things.

This drama made me realize how much our world changed in a mere century (or less), more than it had ever changed before. We still live in a violent world, and add to that the double standard and the hypocrisy, but it still made progression in a good way. The idea that we shouldn't take people's lives in our own hand, and a value of life itself. Yes today, we living comfortable lives (in peaceful countries) always taking everything for granted may be missing something, we feel aimless, but that is on us to change it and take control of our destiny. The fact we have such a choice demonstrate how different our world is.

Another thing that came to mind is how easily our ideas can be radicalized when we become desperate, or when things don't seem to make sense anymore. If someone act on their radical views, then all it matters is the result. However many radical views start out with good intentions. That is why we need to always be open to criticism and self reflection.

The ending of the drama could've gone for something great and intense, but in the end stayed true to its style

Personally I enjoy her work environment and her colleagues' stories as well as Ishihara Satomi, but yea everything else is average or less :P

First time noble idiocy has the potential of doing good to the other person, but Takane's way is all wrong and counter productive. He just told her she's unlovable, and that no matter how hard she tries, she will still be incapable! Way to destroy a person's confidence in the worst way ever!

I couldn't stand the manga but the drama is actually better. I still find takane's character's behaviour stalkerish rather than romanctic, and I rather she ends up with Kiyomiya instead. That being said, there is some merit to the relationship, with him listening to her and reflecting on his actions (or both reflecting on their actions). Basically once past the first 2 episode that give a bad impression of Takane and a weak impression of Junko, it gets better, their characters become easier to connect to, + I really like the focus on Junko's coworkers and their characters getting fleshed out. It's not an outstanding drama, but it's good enough and entertaining.

Yay that makes me happy!! I hope subs for the last couple of episodes hurry up already!

BTW have you heard he'll appear in an American movie called Silence
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silence_(2016_film)
I watched an interview with the director, and he kept saying how Kubozuka is amazing XD I seriously cannot wait for this movie to come out ;)

Glad I could be of help ;)

Yay glad to know my review is useful for something ;)

Now that I have finally read it, you NAILED IT Anna! Seriously! I also first watched him in Ikebukuro and I was like "who is this crazy oddball?" and that oddball and that character is memorable for me to this day!
In Lipstic, his role might've been supportive, but that kind of fearless, dangerous yet free spirited teenager, I loved what they did with his character from the beginning to the end.
Long Love Letter isn't his most complicated role compared to others, but I loved him there and as you said the drama itself is fantastic.

Go was one of my first Japanese movies, and what a ride it was. It was also reflective, and had much to say about society, through the craziness of youth of different nationalities.

Monster Club was a gift: Kubozuka Yosuke + Eita on screen together? YES PLEASE! The movie was weird but original, and really rested on talent such as these. And their chemistry was spot on from the first moment!

I loved him in Sanbun no Ichi, he stole the show for me too! I mean it really didn't matter who was the lead I was only watching him.

Again such a great stalker guide Anna! I already added a couple of his movies in me PTW while I was reading XD

When I saw his face I'm like "Oh Yes! YES! Finally someone did a stalker guide for this guy, and I had a feeling it would be you, so I wasn't surprised. I'll read it a bit later when I can give it 100% attention just wanted to express how happy I am to see this :D

I'm only at episode 5 and can't bring myself to watch more cuz I find them both disappointing. Sorry but Yuki is a big idiot, and she certainly doesn't deserve to be promoted to the to first division! And Satomi might be good and connecting the dots, but he sure is incapable of handling the situation on his own.

Thanks as always for the encouragement and input :D I think I really exaggerated the length this time, but couldn't help up. I actually had to hold myself from writing even more. Honestly each and every character in the drama deserves a whole essay, from the simplistic Fei Liu to the compliated emperor! I'm still in a trance living in this drama XD

I think the sneaker part is left "open ended" as in we know who killed them but they need proof. As for the old guy, I didn't get WHY they did it, but apparently they faked his death with the help of Seo Chang Gwon :S

I didn't realize it either until I found the official MVs on youtube (and shared them here). It adds so many layers to the lyrics when we're seeing them actually singing it ;)

http://www.dramacool.com/otona-joshi-episode-1.html

Among other websites

I realized as well not many people know of it, and honestly unless you watch you wouldn't know what you're missing out. Well that's what I'm here for ;)