ever_green

It’s a light, slightly silly drama built around boys picking fights and trying to outdo each other. The twist is that the main character is, frankly, a bit of an idiot — he has zero sense of his own limits or other people’s strengths. He just barrels ahead, fuelled by sheer stubbornness, overexcitement, and an almost comical obsession with being the best.

Normally, that kind of character would get on my nerves. I’m not a fan of overly loud, overzealous personalities — male or female. But oddly enough, here it works. He didn’t irritate me at all, which was a pleasant surprise.

The tone is easy-going and playful, especially compared to darker, more brutal series in the same vein. This one doesn’t take itself too seriously — it’s more about energy, rivalry, and a bunch of good-looking guys throwing themselves into fights for the sake of pride.

And yes, I have to mention Machida Keita — he’s quickly become one of my favourite Japanese actors, and he’s great here as well.

All in all, it’s a simple, light-hearted watch. Not groundbreaking, not particularly deep — but genuinely enjoyable. I didn’t expect much, but in the end, I liked it and would actually recommend it.