Mixed feeling about this one. I'm sure WOWOW will nail it HARD (most likely even more than the 2011 version) and super thrilled to see Moka leading this kind of show. She pulled such intense role so well in Kyojo 2 and I expect she will deliver this time around too. In a perfect world, it's also a chance for less-exposed 2000-liners to prove themselves in front of wider audiences. However, it's yet another remake of a material that has been recycled many times. Seems WOWOW is really going into remake spree recently. It's also announced that the setting will be changed to present time, with loads of social media effects taking place around the events in the show. I see this might be toned-down and much more level-headed version of 3A.
Bittersweet episode 3, can't wait to see episode focusing on Rihoko's background and past. I can relate why she became so depressed after going through such betrayal and grinding office politics. Props to Kasumin for pulling the long take scene of the confession, that transition of expression from normal to breakdown is quite on point. And Haruto's backstory too (the one with his older brother), brilliant storytelling and a proper ending for his bro by connecting it with Macbeth's comedy skit.
A bit of trivia, fictional beer brand shown all the time in the show is Green Garden Pop. Wonder if the screenwriter is a fan of YUI or just simply tries to relate the narratives with the YUI's album, or both.
She's a rare gem!!! She deserves a main lead role because her acting skills in chuugakusei nikki and zettai seigi…
Agreed, she's a breath of fresh air in typecast-crazed J-acting industry. I like her mentality (in acting sense) too, she is surely good-looking but has guts (and acting IQ) to pull roles that aren't meant to showcase one's physical beauty, the most notably in POP.
Yeah it would be second pairing between him and Kasumi after Fortuna's Eye, and Suda and Kasumi after Love Like…
You should watch it! It's typical Kudo Kankuro's insanity lol. Is it only me who don't see them fit together as real couples? Don't get me wrong, they are competent and accomplished actors who can complement each other's acting, but even on screen they'd look better together as siblings. Their facial similarities also don't help.
Yeah good luck for the director lol. Wakana and Yoshikawa Ai are manageable though, but the other one....
Yeah I've been seeing a lot of good news about her performance in this show. I guess WOWOW does pull a wonder here. Seems there's nothing they can't do when they're going all in. Perhaps they could do the same thing with Karei Naru Ichizoku 2021 too (which has one actor with terrible track record in form of Fujigaya).
Superb Ep.1! Great use and balance of comedic (especially the Melon Soda joke) and melancholic scenes. Taiga truly shines in the episode, damn this guy is so good.
Agreed, but IMO they should change it into a 5-6 episode drama with 45 minute format. Some episode is silly, like…
Not really, I'm okay with the format as is. Ditto with both episode you mentioned, ep.2 is low-key but a nice change of pace from the high-tension pilot episode. Not only relevancy of the topic it brings (loving but 'absent' parent), it's also intelligently written. While ep.4 is indeed disturbing, it does have a decent narrative and storytelling too.
Watched it in MOOSIC LAB Competition 2021 edition last night after tons of failed attempts to see it (awful timing, tickets unexpectedly sold out in no time etc.). It explores rare niche among the youth theme itself, namely post-teen existential crisis.
It's kinda an unique and rather absurd (in good way) movie, reminds me of Miki Satoshi's works a lot (i.e. Jikou Keisatsu, Instant Numa, Atami no Sousakan to name a few). The influence is quite clear, especially the atmosphere, sense of humor, style of direction, random events happening throughout, and slow tempo. One might argue it lacks something to move the plot forward and even at times blur reality and fantasy, but I think it's done in purpose to create the unique atmosphere throughout the show. You've been warned, this one isn't for everyone despite the theme. And oh, the ending is worth a note too (won't spoil it right now, you'd better see it by yourselves, if it's available some time later). Ono Rina once again shows that she's THE most underrated (and arguably underused) youngster in the industry, it's not only her sheer versatility (I've been talking about this a lot) but also her emotion control too, which she uses herein to great effect.
Pretty decent and well-executed little, if not a bit too short, tanpatsu. Usually I don't watch LGBT+ themed shows (don't get me wrong, it's just not my cup of tea) and don't think this one would win major accolades, but it piques my interest anyhow. I think the best quality of this show lies on Hotta Mayu's acting, it's quite on point here. Quite classy and excellent in showing vulnerable emotions. She proves that she can very well carry a show.
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A bit of trivia, fictional beer brand shown all the time in the show is Green Garden Pop. Wonder if the screenwriter is a fan of YUI or just simply tries to relate the narratives with the YUI's album, or both.
Is it only me who don't see them fit together as real couples? Don't get me wrong, they are competent and accomplished actors who can complement each other's acting, but even on screen they'd look better together as siblings. Their facial similarities also don't help.
It's kinda an unique and rather absurd (in good way) movie, reminds me of Miki Satoshi's works a lot (i.e. Jikou Keisatsu, Instant Numa, Atami no Sousakan to name a few). The influence is quite clear, especially the atmosphere, sense of humor, style of direction, random events happening throughout, and slow tempo. One might argue it lacks something to move the plot forward and even at times blur reality and fantasy, but I think it's done in purpose to create the unique atmosphere throughout the show. You've been warned, this one isn't for everyone despite the theme. And oh, the ending is worth a note too (won't spoil it right now, you'd better see it by yourselves, if it's available some time later). Ono Rina once again shows that she's THE most underrated (and arguably underused) youngster in the industry, it's not only her sheer versatility (I've been talking about this a lot) but also her emotion control too, which she uses herein to great effect.
8.0/10