The interesting fact is that despite the apparent pacing issue, the screenwriter still managed to make all the seven main characters likeable. Imagine if it's produced into a short miniseries with decent production budget.
This feels like Kounodori with a different setting and lead with much more profound personal emotional baggage. So far pretty decent, I like the portrayal and chemistry between the two main cast.
I'm okay with the ending. Nothing spectacular but they don't blow it up either, which is good since most thriller JDramas and JMovies like this often come up with overly-dramatized or pacifist ending. The decision to not to disclose the identity of 100k Yen Shachou on screen is also spot on because even in RL some parts of a problem would always be unresolved.
Judging from the trailer, it seems that Fujigaya is going to be completely outclassed by Nao in terms of acting.…
And he is. The biggest issue is that he can't act with his eyes to save his life. In this particular aspect, his acting here reminds me alot of YamaP's (the infamous dead fish eyes), perhaps they have the same acting mentor? The scene where Sakurako encounters him in his workshop (Episode 1) could've been much better if he can emote the way it should be.
Story-wise, it seems to be a promising start, although it could be a little better if they 'show and not tell' in a few more scenes. And it's in 30-minute format so the likelihood of the story getting stalled is smaller.
Yup but it's usually incredably rare. Usually the awardees are those in the best newcomers (since they often play in both indie and mainstream movies). Other awards such as Yokohama Movie Awards do that more often across the board.
She is crazy underrated and I hope Jdrama and Jmovie gods will notice her talent in near future. Versatile, technically-gifted, Waseda graduate, super cute, and has directed a movie that competed in Busan Film Festival. What's not to like?
Judging from the trailer, it seems that Fujigaya is going to be completely outclassed by Nao in terms of acting. I've never been convinced by his performance so far. They should've cast a more competent actor instead.
She deserves more shows or movies where she's the main lead. It's kinda sad cos she's got so much more potential…
On the other hand she's completely dominating that niche role, no other young actresses with similar physical feature have come close right now. She will definitely become an excellent character actress in the future.
I think she is like a big discovery this year (2019), she is solid in acting and exciting to watch. She's been…
I concur. Especially in Zettai Seigi, she pulls such a technically-demanding and psychologically very complex role at ease. Seems she has a knack in portraying characters with mental disorders, aside that her character in Dakara Watashi wo Oshimashita is also has one (most likely anxiety disorder). She is a rather underappreciated genius.
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edit: oh nope he is still the hero lol
Story-wise, it seems to be a promising start, although it could be a little better if they 'show and not tell' in a few more scenes. And it's in 30-minute format so the likelihood of the story getting stalled is smaller.