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Yes, it got four seasons but I don't think Love You As The World Ends utilized him that well.

Yakusho Koji is rightly the star of Rikuoh, but I don't think playing a supporting role in a production like that is anything small. This and Overprotective Kahoko coming in the same year showed his range as an actor.

No, you're right he hasn't starred in movies like that and I don't understand why. As I said before his contemporaries have done idol-ish dramas and ventured into serious films earlier than him. There are teen movies with a lot of hard hitting themes....Ehh, yes, nudity is not for teens but I don't think nudity = mature films/content. A lot of comedies and even teen romance films have nudity/language these days.

I understand for his movie choices but how could Rikuoh or Rakujitsu or be classified as idol dramas? And why would 10Dance not be an "idol" movie. All are "serious" works. I guess I'm not quite sold on the line that distinguishes the classification of works. But tbh, actors need both. Thinking about it, it seems that films are the route for serious actors.

I know who Otomo Keishi is I've watched his projects and Sato Takeru's, RK was his the beginning of his second inning so to say. The screenwriter, Yoshida Tomoko, is well known too.

I'm fine with Netflix or Amazon giving Jdoramas a good budget and getting global recognition but not if they have to change what makes them unique. Like A Dragon was a Japanese cast but one comment on MDL said it was via an American perspective (or something like that) and I understand what they're saying. Kdramas do that but the recently there was a discourse on twitter about Cdramas have a huge domestic market and they're not aiming to make dramas for the sole purpose of appealing to a global market.

I can't believe that Saitoh Takumi's character wasn't evil lol.

I genuinely don't understand why he hasn't gotten critical acclaim, his acting is really good. Even if this movie and the drama doesn't bring him critical acclaim, it will help for his journey.

"J-entertainment has fallen behind in comparison to their East Asian neighbors" Definitely I think that's the biggest obstacle for Japanese actors. Last Samurai Standing is on my list and Romantics Anonymous was okay.

I thought Theseus and Rikuoh brought him acclaim but I can't be certain. I don't think he's done unserious role I feel he's been carefully choosing them and attempting different things like the special where he had 3 personalities. What I don't understand is why he hasn't done more movies, a lot of his contemporaries do both. I think that would have helped as people say that serious actors do movies and it seems that's where acclaim comes more from (and it does seem a bit that way?).

Honestly, I'm not a fan of Netflix. From what I hear some kdrama fans say is that a lot of kdramas have lost what made them kdramas. I don't want Japanese dramas/movies to lose their feel.

As for the scandal was it ever proven?

Yes, but doesn't widespread recognition in your own country count too? I mean that's where it begins, no? because that's how you get more projects. And I don't recall whether it was CM or AiB that got Machida Keita a lot of international recognition.

He's a great actor and yeah I was surprised to learn he hasn't won awards?? Tbh I don't really care/believe for/in awards but he could win something for Then You Try. And yeah the fandom is huge (and they post a lot on SNS helping with exposure) but some of them can be too let's say passionate. He's done good projects before too so I wish attention was drawn to this page then but certain projects garner more attention e.g. Kahoko vs Rikuoh.

Well, international exposure is nice, but it's not everything (it's not like I don't want my favorites to be recognized). As an actor, I know he would like to do international projects and I hope this leads to them. But I don't really consider this his breakout role but I guess this could be seen as his international breakout role. And I can't undermine Then You Try Making It because it made people curious about him and now on twitter I see comparisons of both roles.

I wouldn't say this is his breakout role. His role in Overprotected Kahoko is very popular and I think he got a lot of praise for Ship of Theseus (but then he followed it up with that zombie drama....) And most recently, Then You Try Making It – his popularity (and acting creditability) definitely got a really big boost from that.

But yeah, he definitely deserves meaty roles.

I never understood why isn't more popular since he's done good and popular-ish roles.

I will miss this drama.

What she felt toward the SML wasn't love, just an infatuation/crush. When she found out his true intentions, that feeling obviously faded away.

As for her love for the ML, it was growing gradually. It just took her time to realize what love is and who she actually felt it for.

That's a great way of putting it. In that regard, the drama is very intense.

No. Only episode 11 is tomorrow. Episode 12 will air on next Monday, October 2nd.

I'm so happy for him - congratulations to the both of them!

I agree! Not many people are watching this drama, but those that are seem to be loving every aspect of it. And that says a lot.

That's what the schedule is so far.

Agree - this drama is a gem.

Episode 9 was a bit slower, but I enjoyed it just as much as the others. It was nice to see Taeyoung and Kwonsook growing as individuals and trying to overcome their personal hurdles.

Taeyoung constantly waking up the coach was definitely one of my favorite parts of the episode lol.

Every time a boxer steps closer or leans toward Kim Tae Young, I feel they are going to punch him lol.

Yes - and finally!