TimiZero

Usually i would rate this kind of drama an 8 (my rating on MDL quite high generally)...but because of the hype and the nomination i become more critical when watching it...haha. But it's still entertaining nonetheless!

It gets better after ep5 TBH....it's still a good drama, just that not the best of 2018

Strangely, I never liked him before I watched Gonzo. I saw him in Ace wo Nerae, but always feel uncomfortable with his presence on screen....haha maybe something to do with his hairstyle...
Anyway all the best for your exam!

Didn't realized this has been subbed, so just watched it few weeks ago. If you follow other TBS produced Ikeido series, this one has less over-the-top-acting. But somehow, that made it less intriguing IMO. Still many life and business lessons that can be learned from the drama though, and probably could give inspiration to some viewer too.

Just watched Todome the other day, and all i can say it's just a standard jdrama. Still watchable, but personally i think it's still lacking in many aspects (which i won't explain here). To be fair Dele was much better in terms of dark-theme plus action-wise, and Confidence Man was much better for plot-wise and pace-wise.

For Unnatural, I'm currently at episode 2 so still can't say anything, but it looks like a standard episodic, investigation jdrama to me. My expectation, this is going to be at the same par with Dele at most, but with a much lighter theme.

I'm gonna pass Chugakusei, but don't mind if it wins anymore since it has many viewers who love it.

haha...but for most yonekura's drama, the portrayal always the same. Feel like they're trying to push some sort of "branding" for her; Older but attractive, sexy but you can't see anything, has noble motives behind her wild/sadistic behaviour., don't care for men but all men will fall hard for her (despite there were other hot+younger females in the drama)...oh just remember one more --> onsen scene is a must

To be fair, i could imagine the first 2 might be good, but just wonder if they're good enough for the best drama. I think i might as well watch these when i'm running out of drama. But, i always skeptical with drama that come with certain favorite actor, unless it has really out of the world plot or it's a comedy.

About chugakusei nikki, that's exactly why i said controversy got people interested in it. It's like the "gain loss theory", when people see it as not as controversial as it was rumored or there are something else in it. Then word of mouth bring more people in. Many business module using this technique these recent years especially with the help of social media. I have to admit that it's even made me consider to watch it (but not sure when), despite love theme is not my favorite....haha.

Yeah i'm one of the frustrated fans...haha. I realized i only watched 18 dramas this year, and just managed to catch up with few from Fall Season because i wait for sub to finish. But the most frustrating part is, i couldn't vote because out of 18 dramas only few are on the poll list.

I see many dramas that were not compelling (to me) got through to the final listing. This is truly heartbreaking... I didn't watch Unnatural because of the cliche theme, but i believe it wouldn't be that great as compared to Anone as you said. I watched Anone so i know.

Same with Todome. The plot sounds damn cliche but since i didn't watch it i can't say any more. But knowing jdrama, this type of theme usually has potential to give you WTF kind of ending. Am i wrong?

I haven't decide whether to watch Chuugakusei, but i guess this is the drama most people watched in 2018 (because of the controversy) therefore not surprise if it wins every single thing.

I agree with you about the alternate poll. If someone ever created it, i would love to vote!

Ahhh...thanks. It must be the tracking thing. I will use other browser if i ever want to vote.

Haha...I always wait until sub has finished before watching anything.

Thanks for the reply, but still no effect. It's shown on my other browser though.

Seems like the poll does not appear on my firefox.

I think the jdrama poll itself is irrelevant (regardless of the year) because we couldn't watch many drama due to lack of subs unlike the K.

The last episode was really good! Overall I was expecting more from this drama, but it still not bad. And Toda's acting was also superb in this.

Just another Yonekura drama. She always want to look pretty even just woke up from bed her face was already thicked with makeup....LOL. But considering not many jdramas have been subbed, this is definitely watchable!

Watch it if you like psychological thriller!

The kind of "for festival" movie. Might not be for everyone especially if you're still young. But after you reached certain age, you will find this is easier to relate to the reality of life.

Came here after the movie, because this has more chapters covered from manga and therefore will explain what happened after the event in movie.

First 3 episodes were really tough to get through. It felt like they have missed-cast the MC, with some expressions to imitate manga were done very poorly. At some point, I could even see his acting got influenced by Mineta from the movie...(especially the way he run)...During these 3 episode, Maruyama seemed like he was trying so hard to look ugly IMO....lol

Ep4 onwards, strangely everything turns out better. I'm not sure if I already got used to "Maruyama's trying hard" expression, or his acting got better.. but it's much more watchable than the earlier episodes...

In the end, i think this a good watch and more gender friendly as compared to the movie. The ending was good too!

I forgot to mention, the synopsis above is for the manga, and did not accurately describe the movie. The event in this movie happened before MC starts to think of boxing seriously, which is based on few early chapters of the manga.

Only watched this movie just recently. Without having read the manga first, I personally kind of like it. Though the ending would make you depressed...haha. That means the directing and acting was really good.
However, I don't think this is for everyone and may not suitable for female audience.