I just have to say, the student actor in episode 4 is REALLY bad... even after Miss Panda solves it, I thought it would be better... but he was still bad...
And am I the only one who's wondering how Miss Panda knows how to fight in the first place when Ren doesn't?? (I imagine maybe Naoki training her when she first came out)
I was reminded of Todome no Kiss as well, but this drama was so much more interesting, deep and complex. I almost dropped Todome but this drama kept me going right until the end.
As a whole, I will always love HYD and prefer it over the other versions. But what I really enjoyed from watching this version is how modern and fresh it felt, especially because all of the actors look the correct age and are new. It really felt like a love story between teens/young adults, as the original characters were written. It's not always a good thing because when I think of young love, because it's foolish, impulsive, naive, filled with misunderstandings to lack of communication- which was all of what MG 2018 was, but it felt more realistic in that sense than the other versions. There were still sweet moments, and getting to stare at Dylan Wang's gorgeous face for long periods of time was ++++++!!! I'm now a big fan of his.
This drama is super nostalgic. I'm reminded to 2005, taking Japanese class, rewatching episodes just to pick up on words and phrases. It was my favorite drama then, and it might still be now. I just rewatched it and it was more cringey than I remembered, but I just like that they balanced the drama and comedy and heartfelt moments in this drama. Domyouji is just pure comedy!!! ?
I love the cast. I can’t believe the range of characters Yamazaki Kento portrays- an autistic doctor, depressed & suicidal high schooler, historical warrior, money hungry playboy etc. This boy’s got talent!!! And I've always loved Ueno Juri. Fujiki Naohito was stellar. Awesome!
Dropped. The movie itself is fine, but the main female lead is just WAAAAAAAAY over the top. I know that's how the anime character was, but she comes off to me as overly bubbly, overly free spirited, and pushy.
So I kinda watched this backwards. I watched the anime special, then I watched this movie because I remembered Yamaken starred in this, then I watched the anime, then i came back to rewatch the movie. The anime definitely filled me in on some missing, some implied details. Besides that, this has to be the BEST anime adaptation out there! The cast, especially Yamaken, was just phenomenal. The script stayed as close to the original as possible when it made sense to do so. They cut out some things that I would've liked to be included (like more interactions between Naho and Kakeru), but it's just not possible in a 2 hour film. People think that this movie is slow, but I think every scene included was needed to lead up to the climax. It's not super cheesy, not over the top; overall it's a great slice of life movie!
Your points are valid, but they are addressed. She does say in the end that she didn't acknowledge his kindness, the little things that he did for her. And frankly, I think that's the point of this drama: to notice the things people do for us and not take them for granted, and to not make excuses and go for it before it's too late. life is full of regrets, and Ken was so full of regrets. I find that REALLY relatable, more relatable than other characters from other romance dramas.
I would wish that too. But unfortunately, I think they said it's the last installment of Code Blue.
He held a flower in his hand when he went to the wedding after party at the pub. They specifically zoomed in on that flower. I was totally waiting for Aizawa to give it to her.... Or at least flirt with her before the movie ended. I guess they will be friends forever. But that's sometimes how life goes.
Because she was greedy and the heart is a complicated place. Just because she loved her husband doesn't mean she…
Shin's dad wasn't the one who kicked him out. When they were kicked out, Shin's parents only became crown price and princess since the king (queen grandma's hubby) was still alive. There was a scene of him angrily yelling at Yul's mom and banishing them.
Plus, like the other commenter said, the affair happened before she married his brother. Yul said that his mother was ambitious, wanting the throne, and ended up using her dead husband as well as Yul himself to get it. She was ambitious and married the elder brother for the throne, but she never truly have up her feelings for his brother.
Anyone know where I could find the earlier episodes? Having trouble finding the episodes past 4...Subbed preferred…
If you look up Ryoosuke Yamada Fansub on tumblr, they have tons of episodes subbed. Best thing about it is, you don't have to join anything!!! I hate having to join LJ communities to access subbed content!
I said that actors were good but the characters and plot nah-ah. Honestly, I don't understand why he even…
I wanted this movie to have more substance. It was too bland for my liking. I think they're suppposed to be complex characters. I kinda got that from Nakajima Yuto, with his depression and brother passing and all. I didn't get that from Araki Yuko. And I agree with you, I don't think it's the fault of the cast. I think it was just bland and not very well written. Plus, she seemed super bossy... and inconsiderate. I'm kinda like her in many ways (bossy, independent), but when it comes to important life matters, how could she not tell a person that she supposedly cared for? I don't get it at all. Even when it comes to opening up to them about your past....
It was way too gory and graphic for me. I dropped it after the first assassination scene with Yamada. Although, I will say that I was quite impressed with his acting. I skipped forward to his scenes to see how he would pull off his character- and oh man, does that boy have some talent!!!! I'm looking forward to his future projects and will be following him from now on!
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Haha, I wholeheartedly agree with your comments. I watched these 2 dramas back to back too and had high expectations for both- Flowers for Algernon lived up to them!
I'm also a Yamapi "lurker" fan. I thought he did excellent in this drama, especially considering how his previous characters are kinda the same. I'm waiting for my next Yamapi drama (that will catch my eye again or seems interesting) :D
And am I the only one who's wondering how Miss Panda knows how to fight in the first place when Ren doesn't?? (I imagine maybe Naoki training her when she first came out)
Besides that, this has to be the BEST anime adaptation out there! The cast, especially Yamaken, was just phenomenal. The script stayed as close to the original as possible when it made sense to do so. They cut out some things that I would've liked to be included (like more interactions between Naho and Kakeru), but it's just not possible in a 2 hour film. People think that this movie is slow, but I think every scene included was needed to lead up to the climax.
It's not super cheesy, not over the top; overall it's a great slice of life movie!
life is full of regrets, and Ken was so full of regrets. I find that REALLY relatable, more relatable than other characters from other romance dramas.
I guess they will be friends forever. But that's sometimes how life goes.
Plus, like the other commenter said, the affair happened before she married his brother. Yul said that his mother was ambitious, wanting the throne, and ended up using her dead husband as well as Yul himself to get it. She was ambitious and married the elder brother for the throne, but she never truly have up her feelings for his brother.
Plus, she seemed super bossy... and inconsiderate. I'm kinda like her in many ways (bossy, independent), but when it comes to important life matters, how could she not tell a person that she supposedly cared for? I don't get it at all. Even when it comes to opening up to them about your past....
I'm also a Yamapi "lurker" fan. I thought he did excellent in this drama, especially considering how his previous characters are kinda the same. I'm waiting for my next Yamapi drama (that will catch my eye again or seems interesting) :D