Wait really? The theme song from the 1991 or 2020 version? I didn't even notice!!
yeah it was a nice touch for the dorama lovers, that song's really iconic, I'm sure most native Japanese would recognize it right away. it's like they were trying to show that Asahi was watching some classic romance dramas, she's really is a romantic at heart <3 And thanks for the rec, the 2020 version has been on my radar for a while, I just haven't got the motivation to start watching it haha xD
Wait really? The theme song from the 1991 or 2020 version? I didn't even notice!!
I haven't watched the 2020 one yet so idk its theme song but I'm pretty sure it's the theme song from the 1991 version. In Colorful Love Ep5, it was played in the romance drama that Asahi and Kira watched (and eventually played in their fountain scene later lol)
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Thanks for the info.
As for the "Ma", when the title of the drama "さまよう刃" shows up in every episode, the 2nd character "ま" (Ma) is not actually ま but the mirrored version of it (they flipped it horizontally). My Japanese is not good enough so I'm not sure what exactly "ま" stands for in this case and why they particularly chose "ま" and not any of the others. But as I understand it's like a way to foreshadow how messed up everything is going to be in the end. It's just a simple tiny detail but I find it very smart and interesting.
Chiba Yudai didn't have any chemistry with Shiraishi Mai but somehow he still managed to have pretty intense chemistry with Narita Ryo and other actors. Chiba Yudai, if you're reading this (which i know he won't) don't worry, it's a compliment.
I just finished the last episode (for some reasons the channel in my country postponed the drama for a week). Personally, I don't hate the ending, I know some people will do though, since it's quite an anger inducing ending (but then again, it has always been anger inducing from the start so I wouldn't expect anything less). The drama as a whole got me expecting for a different ending but at the same time I just knew that there's no way it would happen. It might not be a satisfying ending to some but I think it's a good one, it left many questions about the law system and the society which I believe is the main purpose of the author when he wrote this story.
A round of applause for the drama itself and the theme song (I got tears in my eyes while watching the ending credit in the last episode)
Also, the poster here doesn't show it but when the drama showed its title "Samayou Yaiba", the character "ma" is always mirrored, in every episode. Anyone who knows hiragana will understand what I'm trying to say here. I kept wondering why they did that, but now that I've watched the last episode I guess it's like a symbolism to how fucked up the law can be, I should've known, I should've seen it coming lol
Episode 4: i can't believe i actually try to sympathize with that bastard Kaiji for a brief moment, seeing how he gave the poor little lonely boy some money and how he couldn't hold the chopsticks properly i was like "oh? so he does have a sweet side? maybe he's the way he is because of the lack of his parents' care and love, maybe we can see some character development soon?"
but nope. they gave us this tiny bit of expectation and hope, just to punch us in the face again. the moment he straight up beat the heck out of his "girlfriend" (and for what? lemme guess, because she reminded him of his spiteful mother?) it shocked tf outta me. by now i shouldn't be surprised that much, i know, but somehow it still managed to surprise me. I'm sure he has a dark past and a terrible childhood but fuck it, there's no way you can change the way he is now or justify what he had done just because he's a minor. A hopeless human being, that's what he is.
That is what i've come to conclusion after Ep 4. And i'm sorry if i sound too aggressive, i can't help it, that's what this drama does, it makes people furious and frustrated, as it should.
randomly caught this movie on my cable tv, only learned that it has 2 whole seasons of prequel drama 30 minutes into the movie lol so i'm just saying this for the movie only: the plot was really messy and all over the place, the ending felt forced and unbelievable. the cast did great though, the only thing i enjoyed was their acting, it's hard to go wrong with such strong cast you know. i also got to see a bunch of scenes in the ending credits which i believe was a recap of the drama (?), seemed like a much more exciting watch than the movie though.
come back here again after episode 3, hoping someone will pick this drama up and let the world know about this gem. please. it's too excellent for everyone to be this quiet about it.
it's a simple, none-toxic, cute and sweet romance drama. a quick watch not to be taken too seriously. a good choice to refresh and lighten up your mind after a stressful day.
And thanks for the rec, the 2020 version has been on my radar for a while, I just haven't got the motivation to start watching it haha xD
As for the "Ma", when the title of the drama "さまよう刃" shows up in every episode, the 2nd character "ま" (Ma) is not actually ま but the mirrored version of it (they flipped it horizontally). My Japanese is not good enough so I'm not sure what exactly "ま" stands for in this case and why they particularly chose "ま" and not any of the others. But as I understand it's like a way to foreshadow how messed up everything is going to be in the end. It's just a simple tiny detail but I find it very smart and interesting.
A round of applause for the drama itself and the theme song (I got tears in my eyes while watching the ending credit in the last episode)
Also, the poster here doesn't show it but when the drama showed its title "Samayou Yaiba", the character "ma" is always mirrored, in every episode. Anyone who knows hiragana will understand what I'm trying to say here. I kept wondering why they did that, but now that I've watched the last episode I guess it's like a symbolism to how fucked up the law can be, I should've known, I should've seen it coming lol
but nope. they gave us this tiny bit of expectation and hope, just to punch us in the face again. the moment he straight up beat the heck out of his "girlfriend" (and for what? lemme guess, because she reminded him of his spiteful mother?) it shocked tf outta me. by now i shouldn't be surprised that much, i know, but somehow it still managed to surprise me. I'm sure he has a dark past and a terrible childhood but fuck it, there's no way you can change the way he is now or justify what he had done just because he's a minor. A hopeless human being, that's what he is.
That is what i've come to conclusion after Ep 4. And i'm sorry if i sound too aggressive, i can't help it, that's what this drama does, it makes people furious and frustrated, as it should.
9.5/10
i really love this song <3