I had great hopes as it has Kou Shibasaki but I can't fathom why they just let her boss them around and spoonfeed them. I thought they would be stricter with her but they just let her go in and out of the safehouse, have access to devices and get visitors daily...she's supposed to be a high profile criminal. They say they don't trust her but they give her so much freedom--with her reputation, aren't they scared she could commit crimes remotely. And Shimura..he's better off as a private investigator, should've been fired from long ago. A demotion feels like a light punishment. Part of the reason why their operations fail because he goes off by himself, no communication, teamwork etc. He also doesn't hesitate to beat people based on suspicions/instincts alone. I know that's part of his personality but its just so hard to watch .
Sure things get resolved somehow but they could've been a step ahead from the criminals had they cooperated with each other. I'm also pissed at his other superior, the one that constantly monitors him. He's too fixated on him--this guy has a lot of free time. Just no. I can't help but compare this to MIU404. That show set my standards on crime/police drama.
haven't watched season 1 but I really enjoyed this! my only issue is when Hanasaki delivers her iconic lines and her speeches are quite long and sound very preachy. I'm like, girl you could've driven the point more if you just said less. I know her character is the earnest type and witty one liners are so not her, but I also tend to space out and skip whenever she reprimands the bad guys. It just takes so long . other than that, it's so satisfying whenever we see karma working as it should.
not even Ishihara can save this show. the script is just terrible. I won't argue on it being realistic because I've met people who are like the main cast. Dropped after 1 ep. I just can't stand seeing FL holding on to this guy and you know that they'll probably end up together because come on, the show is called destiny. And the only other male lead is one of their friends (who's unlikely to be with FL) I really hate Kame's character. There's nothing likeable about him. I probably just hate lazy, aimless guys getting with smart, beautiful, and hardworking girls.
Believe me when I say this is one of the best dramas I've watched. A tie with Unnatural. or maybe I'm a fan of scriptwriter? The tandem is the highlight but then the whole MIU teamwork is so perfect(their IT guy is also a part of their team) that you just can't help but root for them. Has anyone noticed the contrast between the 2 buddies? we've got an uptight, young, refined and handsome Kokonoe partnered with a much older, brash, experiencsd and funny-looking Jinba (this is not a dig on beauty, it was mentioned several times and sometimes by his own family); short, serious, logical Shima partnered with tall, careless, instinct driven Ibuki. I don't mind even if it takes years for a sequel, I just can't get enough of them!
Initially thought I was going to hate Kahoko but turns out I hated her family more! the dad is such a doormat (he complains about his parents and sister when in fact he's exactly like his dad--too passive). Of course the mom gets my top hate award. always cutting people off when they speak. And what is up with being suddenly meek when she goes beyond the parameter of their house?? and calling out other helicopter parents when she herself is the president of the overprotecting parents club? Hajime and Grandma are the only ones worth watching aside from Kahoko. He has his own issues for sure, but I like how he handled things and helped Kahoko be more independent. Kahoko isn't as dumb and helpless as I thought she was. She has a positive attitude even through hard times and believes in the good in other people who are mean to her. Even when she declared independence, she did not complain when she has to do things on her own.
The ending I didn't expect but also a welcome surprise. That romance totally came from out of nowhere. In the end Hachisuka actually has a cause he cares for and his immediate response when he found out he's likely infected was commendable. He's a refreshing "villain" even though he did some questionable things like manipulating people.
I almost didn't recognize Matsuoka Mayu here. It's a very lighthearted drama, with pretty visuals--especially the food, good lord it was a mistake watching this during mealtimes--the food looks so good! Their friendship is just so touching. You'd think Ryoko would be the gloomiest character here, but no, Momoko beat her to it. I just couldn't be convinced that she's the "star" maiko. Maybe I'm not the audience for this kind ogf portrayal?
Eveyrthing's so warm but at the back of my mind I keep thinking a maiko's lifestyle is to entertain and most of their clients are men. And they start young, too. Like a hostess but with artistic and musical abilities. idk. I mean that phographer guy gave me the creeps. I totally understand where Sumire's dad's is overly concerned.
I was not prepared to cry when I saw this. I was expecting the usual Galileo atmosphere--fun and light. This is darker and heartbreaking. I sympathized with his friend more--taking the fall out of love
I used to think Utsumi got way too much help from Yukawa and thus making her seem incompetent. But thanks to this movie, she really proved she's got it
I miss Kou but this is still enjoyable to watch! It's fun to see the lead dealing with her as she has a somewhat crass personality. I think being away from Kou would make him appreciate her more
I'm on a food themed drama roll these days. This is interesting to watch and the food seems easy to make (and really delicious by the look of it!). I feel sorry for him that he has no one to share the food with. in ep 1, I got pissed off that the drummer girl is forcing him to level up his appeal like isn't she on the same boat?? he's clearly better looking than the other members even with the geeky styling. And what is up with the colleagues/clients that rush him with work and being inconsiderate? He's off the clock!
I feel bad for saying this but I looked forward to the older sister's mean acts which turned out to help others instead. However I feel bad for the younger sister and their dad 😅 Shida Mirai is so expressive here and I wished her character was able to reunite with Riku in some sort of epilogue.
You have no idea how bad I want to eat Chou farci when I watched this. Chie is a ball of sunshine in contrast to Eisuke's mean and rude personality. I wished they ended up together because his gf is so shallow and never supported his decision to manage his mom's restaurant. Chie's honest reactions with his cooking are just so cute like how can he not like her?
Sure things get resolved somehow but they could've been a step ahead from the criminals had they cooperated with each other. I'm also pissed at his other superior, the one that constantly monitors him. He's too fixated on him--this guy has a lot of free time. Just no. I can't help but compare this to MIU404. That show set my standards on crime/police drama.
Eveyrthing's so warm but at the back of my mind I keep thinking a maiko's lifestyle is to entertain and most of their clients are men. And they start young, too. Like a hostess but with artistic and musical abilities. idk. I mean that phographer guy gave me the creeps. I totally understand where Sumire's dad's is overly concerned.