BrightestStar

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 ;)

She's really cute here! We don't see her much in the first episode but don't worry, she will have more than her fair share afterwards ;)

Glad you liked it :D It's the type of drama where you'll find its worth only by giving it a try. Its main attraction is its talented cast & you're right Eguchi-san IS adorable

Glad I was useful on that regards ;)

What I missed the moment you posted your review? I got too preoccupied but now so glad I had the chance to read it! :D Great review as always, making us go through the same feeling you went through watching AND reminding me of all I felt when I was watching.

One other thing, the way you describe the characters is spot on! I only got a couple of episodes left to watch. On one hand can't wait to see what happens! On the other, I don't want to leave this world!

You expressed it better than me. That is exactly how I feel about the characters and WHY they appeal to me.