Zulu-Niner

Even if it counts as glorified commercials, this one is definitely a very good one (both in categories of commercial and series). Unlike other shows of its kind i.e. Kodoku no Gurume franchise, it contains real plot that revolves around its characters.

The opening is super dope and sets the right mood so well. The theme song, the sequence, and of course Marika and her cheeks :))))

Ep.7 is surely up there as one of the funniest J-drama episodes in recent years. Marikka and Nakajima Ayumu pair exceptionally well in comedy.

Her cheeks are cute.

Hahaha that's so true. What a legend.

Episode 1-2 is available in Youtube (unsubbed though)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXt1Cv3lbEs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV1ElTI2FxE

I thought it would be normal universe slice-of-life, but boy I was wrong. It's still kind of a very light-hearted (and dreamy) slice of life, but in an imaginary universe full of randomness. The randomness reminds me of Jikou Keisatsu's world in school setting but without crime and very different tone and sense of humor. Pleasantly surprised WOWOW pulls such unique and pretty experimental project like this.

One thing that is so apparent is that it's basically an open letter towards a number of problems in Japan's creative industry, namely lack of ambition and creativity as well as elitism, executed in an innovative and super engaging way. It mixes a lot of genre, namely time travel, comedy, sci-fi, and of course youth. I know this isn't the first work that combines much of the said genres, for example Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo franchise has been doing it since the 80s, but "Summer Film" presents a different and fresh perspective. The narrative is enhanced by performances of the actors, particularly the energetic and expressive (and cute-cheeked lol) Ito Marika. Heck yeah I'm now her fan thanks to this movie and 'Omimi ni Aimashita' (coincidentally with similar director to that of 'Summer Film').

A strong contender for movie of the year, which warrants a solid 9/10.

Nah, don't bother with the movie. It's a step down from the series. Moreover, the kids were already way too old to play middle schooler at the time of the filming, and it's quite apparent in the movie itself.

Seems only the first episode is released legally in Youtube.

Kaneko Daichi a.k.a Eternal Highschool Student lol

the Chihayafuyu franchise, Lady Maiko, Hitsuji to Hagane no Mori (the one with her along side her lil sister Moka), and of course Kaidan Botan Doro 2019.

HERE COMES THE HERO

The Korean girl turns out to be a flight attendant of another airlines right?

Agreed, she's so adorable, graceful, and likable. Such a well-designed and -acted character actually.

Music score only 7.0? Seriously? The OST is FANTASTIC, especially the "Departure" theme. It really captures the grandiose and tone of the show IMO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBo8CAhbFVs

I'm curious about the family trope, how did they come together in the first place? Their backgrounds might be also quite interesting.

Her cheeks are cute.

It's of the same title as the show's.

https://music.apple.com/jp/album/%E6%81%AF%E3%82%92%E3%81%B2%E3%81%9D%E3%82%81%E3%81%A6-original-soundtrack/1574501358?ign-itscg=50400&ign-itsct=sharing_ig

This guy, in acting terms, will be remembered forever from his insane performance in The Quiz Show. He is literally the show itself.

Nice pilot episode. Ito Marika is so damn infectiously cute and energetic (and most importantly, expressive), and I like her voice too. I see why they chose her to be the lead here.