chillingindoors

And just like majority of profile pics on MDL, this one doesn't do him justice at all.

OMG A NOJIMA SHINJI DRAMA.
Subbers, please. I really wanna watch this!

I think he does. Given that he dreamed of doing the same in the last few episodes.

I'll watch anything with a revenge plot.

HAHA I know right.
Sigh..

I hope that this will be subbed some day..

Other than the ones mentioned, I'd also recommend -

Zenkai Girl
Okaeri Mone
Rich Man Poor Woman
Remolove
Aishiteiru to Ittekure
Date
Densha Otoko
Neko
Promise Cinderella
Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoshi

You can start with these -
Long Vacation
Koi Desu: Yankee-kun to Hakujou Garu
Horimiya
Rich Man Poor Woman
Fight Song
Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoshi
Neechan no Koibito
Rich Man Poor Woman
Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite Iru
Zenkai Girl
Renai Mangaka
In This Corner of the World
Date

You can try these -
Long Vacation
Koi Desu: Yankee-kun to Hakujou Garu
Horimiya
Rich Man Poor Woman
Fight Song
Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoshi
Remolove
Neechan no Koibito
Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite Iru
Zenkai Girl
Renai Mangaka
In This Corner of the World
Date

This film represented what it must have felt like growing up in Tokyo in the 90s, where easy access to sex, coupled with the lack of money, loneliness and uncertainty made life harsh. Not to mention, the Japanese economy was booming and life was no longer as simple thanks to the internet and mobile phones. The VHS format brought me back to my older days, but the way it was filmed with those close-up shots and constant moving camera made me uncomfortable. Either the director was a pervert or he intended to film that way to make the viewer anxious and feel a part of the characters' world.
There was little plot or character development but it was all about the experience of teenage angst and growing up. I didn't particularly enjoy it though I don't think it's a bad movie. I guess if you relate to it, you might enjoy it much more.
This one's not for the conservative viewer even though there is no explicit nudity or sex scene.

P.S What were the parents of these teenagers doing?! Goes to show that irresponsible parenting exposes kids to an ugly, messed up world which might take them a lifetime to recover from.

That's a question all of us must have asked ourselves at some point regardless of the kind of family we were born into.
Yes, it is unfair, and heartbreaking. Nobody deserves to be born into a world like that.. and to think that Shuhei probably never got to know better because that's the kind of world he was exposed to since birth. Sigh..

All I'd say is count your blessings, and help others if you can, because everyone isn't as lucky.

I am surprised by the low ratings. A smartly written, gripping and unpredictable plot with 2 hot complex leads. This one had me hooked till the end. Way ahead of its time for 2003. What more do you need?
Highly recommended if you're looking for something thrilling.

New vocabulary I have acquired from this drama -
Disgusting = I love you
Creepy = you are cute

It was a fantastic movie :)

A sad coming-of-age story focusing on the journey of 3 friends from adolescence to adulthood, filled with deep bonding, love, yearning and heartbreak. The smooth direction, nuanced writing, and powerful performances of the leads made this a great watch.
Highly recommended for all.

P.S I don't think this is merely an LGBT+ story. It is much more than that.

I FREAKING LOVED THIS.

I can't remember the last time I loved a lead pair as much. A smart witty female lead, and an empathetic and flirty male lead; oh man, I didn't know how much I was craving for something like this. Their banter had the perfect balance of wit and flirtation which was so so fun to watch. They challenged each other all the time and were equals in every way despite being teacher / student. Only Japan could put a twist on something that appears creepy into something that was so heartwarming, deep and fun. It was all thanks to the writing which was always self-aware, and the leads who had natural, crackling chemistry. I can see myself rewatching this when I am bored.
Highly highly recommend this sensitive, refreshing and fun gem for all :)

And yes, you got to watch this to understand why so many people love it despite the forbidden romance. As they say, never judge a book by its cover.

Season 2 / special episode please.

Nehh I don't really read mangas. No worries, I am chill. I was just voicing my opinion.

The FL looks like Jenna Ortega
And her sharp tongue and wit reminds me of Wednesday.

P.S He is the kind of ML that Wednesday deserved. SERIOUSLY.

I don't even know what to say.. what was the boy's fault?! He was born to the wrong mother. She screwed and scarred the boy for life. Even if she dies, I wonder.. will he survive? His mum didn't just make him codependent, but she diminished every inch of his self worth. I doubt he'll ever be able to lead a healthy life and experience the little joys of life that every human deserves.

The one critique I have for this film is that Shuhei's thoughts and feelings were not given enough attention. I wanted to hear his voice so much more. That ending monologue was absolutely heartbreaking.