"Very complex character that I imagine most young actress would fail to portray."
I'd disagree. While Elaiza has proven herself as competent actress (well she deserves major breakthrough even IMO), many of her contemporaries at roughly similar age group (1995-1998-liners) are no less skilled and would do well in such character.
Japanese created the best Horror movies, like always!!
Not really. Since 2005 they've forgotten how to make good horrors and yet to rediscover it. Of course there are decent horrors made after that period appeared here and there but almost all of them are low-key.
On serious note, I like the vibe, team spirit, and chemistry between most of the 8 main casts (well it's 7 since Nozomi's character tend to be filler almost of the time). The writing is so-so though and there are some plot holes and lapses, but it is tolerable for seishun manga adaptation from a long-running comic like this. Acting wise, Yuri Tsuneru and Mayu Hotta steal the scene (despite the latter has relatively few screen time among the main characters).
haha there are some rather great young actresses around - hopefully I'll manage to include some of those that…
Most people in MDL might only know the likes of Suzu and Hana Sugisaki in the age group (I think it should be extended to 1997-2001/2002 liners), but there are much,much more to discover. The 1997-2000 liners are particularly VERY diverse, even compared to the previous generations (such as 1993-1996, which was also full of potential actresses back then).. This also include some unique and definitely non-generic talents who have distinct acting style/vibes. Of course there are also bad apples in the bunch (sometimes even gori-oshi-ed and taking more attentions more than the talented ones) but overall this generation is quite exciting and full of surprises.
And about the above list, where is Hiroya Shimizu? He even isn't mentioned in the shortlist
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I'd disagree. While Elaiza has proven herself as competent actress (well she deserves major breakthrough even IMO), many of her contemporaries at roughly similar age group (1995-1998-liners) are no less skilled and would do well in such character.
On serious note, I like the vibe, team spirit, and chemistry between most of the 8 main casts (well it's 7 since Nozomi's character tend to be filler almost of the time). The writing is so-so though and there are some plot holes and lapses, but it is tolerable for seishun manga adaptation from a long-running comic like this. Acting wise, Yuri Tsuneru and Mayu Hotta steal the scene (despite the latter has relatively few screen time among the main characters).
And about the above list, where is Hiroya Shimizu? He even isn't mentioned in the shortlist