Huh?! We must be watching a different drama because there is no overacting here at all. Also, please stop generalizing…
I can agree to disagree with you on the acting.
Re: the generalisation - How many J dramas have you seen to make those generalisations? It's not a fair one at all. Most J dramas aren't even the same, they literally make the most range of dramas with different characterisations (as opposed to other East Asian counterparts). You're probably watching the wrong dramas that are based of animes which require anime-like acting rather than most of the mainstream dramas that have some of the most real acting.
Why bother watching if you got so much problem with the acting or with J dramas in general? No one's forcing you to watch.
I just started watching this, and it is so so good. The FL is such a fighter & all the characters got so much spunk, I love it. Team Issei all the way! To anyone considering whether to watch or not - Just go for it. Don't judge by the synopsis.
I understand where you’re coming from, but overall I liked it a lot. I think they focus more on emotion here…
I'm one of the few who didn't dislike any of the characters, but what frustrated me was that all the way till the end, we didn't truly have access to their thoughts, we didn't see them actually reflect & grow. You know the basic plot of a story has to have a conflict, a resolution etc & this didn't really have that which made me feel like I wasted my time watching this. Even slice of life shows that don't have much of a plot show you a certain character graph/growth. This lacked a plot & lacked characterisation. Probably one of the most disappointing dramas I have seen even though it's not the worst drama.
I understand where you’re coming from, but overall I liked it a lot. I think they focus more on emotion here…
I wouldn't compare it to Love Phantom. Totally different storylines/characters. I only speak for myself and personally I didn't enjoy it. When I mean that the drama lacked substance, I meant that it didn't convey the psychology of the characters well at all. I would have liked the drama to explore their emotions better. Almost all the characters were undeveloped & I don't think the show made me connect with them at all.
J dramas are known for being heartwarming LOL. You need to watch more J dramas.
I'm one of the few who didn't find the second half that melodramatic though there were moments of melodrama. The others aren't as melodramatic, give them a try.
RE: The first sentence - that is not true at all. In fact, majority of the J dramas do not have manga-ish acting…
Mature & healthy romances, that too together, are a rarity in dramaland. But these are some J dramas I can think of in this category- Neko Colourful Love Takane No Hana Neechan No Koibito Koi Wa Deep Ni Kikazaru Koi Unmei ni, Nita Koi Horimiya Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite Iru Perfect World In This Corner of the World Kamisama Mou Sukoshi Dake Love Kome No Okite
J dramas are known for being heartwarming LOL. You need to watch more J dramas.
I LOVE SEKAI ICHI MUZKASHI KOI!!! So so hilarious & underrated! His secretary is so awesome. Just keep watching, you'll laugh a lot. It wasn't a perfect drama, but it was a true rom com all the way.
I'm looking forward to Hometown & Hellbound too! Will check out the others as well, thank you once again.
I love dramas/movies set in a dystopian society. That reminds me, have you seen Never Let Me Go? There is a Hollywood movie on it as well, but the Japanese drama is even better.
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Re: the generalisation - How many J dramas have you seen to make those generalisations? It's not a fair one at all. Most J dramas aren't even the same, they literally make the most range of dramas with different characterisations (as opposed to other East Asian counterparts). You're probably watching the wrong dramas that are based of animes which require anime-like acting rather than most of the mainstream dramas that have some of the most real acting.
Why bother watching if you got so much problem with the acting or with J dramas in general? No one's forcing you to watch.
Also, please stop generalizing all J dramas.
To anyone considering whether to watch or not - Just go for it. Don't judge by the synopsis.
Neko
Colourful Love
Takane No Hana
Neechan No Koibito
Koi Wa Deep Ni
Kikazaru Koi
Unmei ni, Nita Koi
Horimiya
Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite Iru
Perfect World
In This Corner of the World
Kamisama Mou Sukoshi Dake
Love Kome No Okite
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I love dramas/movies set in a dystopian society. That reminds me, have you seen Never Let Me Go? There is a Hollywood movie on it as well, but the Japanese drama is even better.
Comedy
Kekkon Dekinai Otoko
Satsui no Michinori
My Boss My Hero
1 Gospel Pound
Mr Nietzsche in the Convenience Store
Kyou Kara Ore Wa
Romcoms / Romance
Promise Cinderella
Sekai Ichi Muzukashii Koi
Kikazaru Koi
Remolove
Date
Zenkai Girl
Love Lasts Forever
Aishiteiru to Ittekure
Neko
Horimiya
Action-
Lupin No Musume
Ouroboros
Alice In Borderland
Tokyo DOGS