It started off really cheesy, but ended up being a decent, sweet love story. It was no masterpiece, but it wasn't bad at all. Give it a try if you're looking for a very simple romantic story without complex characters.
A very honest and frank opinion here, the budget of this drama looks awful compared to the korean version and…
J dramas have fantastic acting. Watch the regular dramas. I won't comment on the budget because it looks fine to me. That's actually how offices in Japan look.
I mean, I understand that men tend to be idolized for philandering while women are put down for their sexuality…
Of course, infidelity isn't cool at all. But it is very real & exists in every corner of the world unfortunately. What I liked about this show was that it didn't try to justify the infidelity, rather it just presented things for what it was.
I WASN'T EXPECTING KANAME JUN IN THIS SHOW! Happy to see him here. He's so so underrated :( Also I can't get Suzuki Ryohei's character from Renai Mangaka out of my head whenever I hear him speak HAHA. I'm just happy to see him in 2 back to back roles this year.
On to the episode, I liked it. This show's either going to be a hit or a miss. Let's see where it goes. I don't enjoy politics much in medical dramas, but I personally think it was well done in this, without being dramatic. I quite like that we got that out of the way or at least established all that opposition & conflict in the very first episode so we know what we're in for. I love most of the cast (that's a talented bunch) so that's definitely a selling point for me. I'm looking forward to see what this show brings to the table. Also I loved the ending OST!!
First of all, I’m so happy to see more people write articles on J dramas. They deserve so much more attention & love.
On to the article, it was written so beautifully & did a fantastic job at selling this drama. I could tell that this was written by two people who loved the drama.
Great great job! It brought such a huge smile on my face. I’m pretty sure everyone who reads this will walk away wanting to watch/re-watch this amazing drama :)
I'd like to recommend some dramas/movies that actually deal with some of these issues well -
- Kokoro no Kizu wo Iyasu to Iu Koto [mental health] - To Each His Own [depression] - Hokuto [abuse, & social work] - Iguana No Musume [beauty standards & parental neglect] - Bokura wa Kiseki de Dekite Iru [self-love] - Boku no Aruku Michi [autism] - MARS (Taiwanese) [mental disorders] - The Rose [loneliness & feeling stifled] - Closed Ward - Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite Iru [deafness]
Lol that's so lucky you could have see Suda or Nana walking by!!
Yeah IKRRRRRR For all you know, I might even have passed by them shooting because a lot of movies/shows shoot near my office & house whenever they do but I don't really care.
The fantasy element of Rika internalizing her mother's rejection & regarding herself as an iguana beautifully captured the way parental neglect & beauty standards work towards shaping self perception. When reinforced time & time again, they shake one's core, and self-esteem, becoming their reality.
The acting was so so earnest that I rooted for the characters all the way (esp the FL & her mother), the soundtrack was beautiful, and all in all, it was such a sincere & heartwarming drama. At points, I did think that some of the plot points did not have to be stretched out but having seen the whole drama, I can see how all the little details & incidents formed part of the FL's journey which ended in a satisfying conclusion.
This was a show ahead of its time, and I cannot recommend this enough for the way it tackled such strong themes in such a simple, effortless & believable way. This is a drama that every individual will relate to.
As always, trust Japan to deliver without beating around the bush. They always get straight to the point & I love that. The performances were natural & I love how the focus wasn’t so much on the FL’s looks (or lack of) but rather on the disappointment of where she is, in comparison to what she dreamed of & where the ML & her best friend are at. The ML was harsh without being overly loud, rude or personal minus the ending scene. The second leads also seem interesting. I really enjoyed the first episode (much more than any other versions) & I’m looking forward to the rest.
people who watch the 2 versions, is this version watchable?
Only 1 episode has aired so I don’t know how it will pan out in the later episodes but I personally liked this much better than the Korean & Chinese versions. Give it a try & decide for yourself :)
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Give it a try if you're looking for a very simple romantic story without complex characters.
I won't comment on the budget because it looks fine to me. That's actually how offices in Japan look.
Also I can't get Suzuki Ryohei's character from Renai Mangaka out of my head whenever I hear him speak HAHA. I'm just happy to see him in 2 back to back roles this year.
On to the episode, I liked it. This show's either going to be a hit or a miss. Let's see where it goes.
I don't enjoy politics much in medical dramas, but I personally think it was well done in this, without being dramatic. I quite like that we got that out of the way or at least established all that opposition & conflict in the very first episode so we know what we're in for. I love most of the cast (that's a talented bunch) so that's definitely a selling point for me. I'm looking forward to see what this show brings to the table.
Also I loved the ending OST!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJrmNZjDzCU
EDIT: Just found out he majored in the English language.
On to the article, it was written so beautifully & did a fantastic job at selling this drama. I could tell that this was written by two people who loved the drama.
Great great job! It brought such a huge smile on my face. I’m pretty sure everyone who reads this will walk away wanting to watch/re-watch this amazing drama :)
- Kokoro no Kizu wo Iyasu to Iu Koto [mental health]
- To Each His Own [depression]
- Hokuto [abuse, & social work]
- Iguana No Musume [beauty standards & parental neglect]
- Bokura wa Kiseki de Dekite Iru [self-love]
- Boku no Aruku Michi [autism]
- MARS (Taiwanese) [mental disorders]
- The Rose [loneliness & feeling stifled]
- Closed Ward
- Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite Iru [deafness]
Do reach out if you need more recommendations. Hope you enjoy these dramas!
For all you know, I might even have passed by them shooting because a lot of movies/shows shoot near my office & house whenever they do but I don't really care.
The fantasy element of Rika internalizing her mother's rejection & regarding herself as an iguana beautifully captured the way parental neglect & beauty standards work towards shaping self perception. When reinforced time & time again, they shake one's core, and self-esteem, becoming their reality.
The acting was so so earnest that I rooted for the characters all the way (esp the FL & her mother), the soundtrack was beautiful, and all in all, it was such a sincere & heartwarming drama. At points, I did think that some of the plot points did not have to be stretched out but having seen the whole drama, I can see how all the little details & incidents formed part of the FL's journey which ended in a satisfying conclusion.
This was a show ahead of its time, and I cannot recommend this enough for the way it tackled such strong themes in such a simple, effortless & believable way. This is a drama that every individual will relate to.