Felt down after watching it. not because it was bad. but because it ended lol. Will miss this series. I have to…
For me, I got into Naniwa after watching the drama Ore No Sukatto, Doko Itta! Micchi and Kento are super cute in that one. I would recommend it—very funny.
Felt down after watching it. not because it was bad. but because it ended lol. Will miss this series. I have to…
Bando was a big revelation for me. I was like "huh, where has this good looking guy who can act been all this time?" Turns out I already watched him in 12 Suicidal Teens but he looks so different without crazy blonde hair lol.
I started Muchuu for Ryuche (I was already a Naniwa fan XD) and Ayumu and now I have a whole bunch of stuff added to my "plan to watch" for the rest of the cast. I watched Rekishi and Furifura last week for Riko, and plan on watching Life soon for Raiku.
Felt down after watching it. not because it was bad. but because it ended lol. Will miss this series. I have to…
Same! I think one of the things I'm going to miss the most is the cast—all of them have such bright futures ahead but it's rare we get series like this where they get to shine on their own without veteran actors to back them up... also they're such a cute cast together and it's not gonna be the same without the daily posts on the official SNS to look forward to
What a gem! The finale was perfect. The back and forth between the two storylines (rather than the split in the middle) gave the scenes a chance to playfully bounce off each other—especially as one happens over a few hours, while the other was occuring over multiple days (and intersecting at one point with a previous beat; the timeline for this show is crazy to think about sometimes). I especially like that they extended the themes of Run, Yamada into the ending they crafted for Nikaido.
Definitely a series I think I'll be coming back too again and again. In fact, I'm already missing their world just typing this up so... think I'm gonna do a rewatch lol~
To the end, I still liked this drama. Yes, there is a twist that shifts the mood of things—but I had watched the director's other work from 2020 (Araburu Kisetsu no Otomedomo yo), which explored similar dark themes regarding sexuality and relationships from a woman's perspective, so rather than being caught off guard it was more like returning to a familiar place.
Might do a full review later on if I can gather my thoughts.
Ah... I don't want it to end next week. The press releases were right in that the world feels like a fantasy world that you want to escape to—one where time stands still & the atmosphere is warm; it's like staring at a vivid photograph—and I don't want to leave just yet.
They've done so well in adapting the stories and creating ones that feel right in line with the whimsy of the original. The touches to unite Hayashi and Nikaido's stories feel organic.
So much more to say... I can't wait for the finale.
Subs for this are available on d-addicts courtesy of Matchitza. This one was up my alley since I like watching people solve escape rooms.
The element of the two groups not being able to communicate adds some friction between the characters and serves as a nice setup for a lesson. If you like puzzles, learning some sign language or simply interested in seeing deaf characters on screen (IMO, though I'm not hard of hearing myself, I think the story avoids making them feel tokenistic) then it's a fun way to spend an hour.
I really liked the vibe of the first episode—Devil Wears Prada meets usual Japanese workplace drama—but I was waiting for the one thing to really get me excited for what's to come... and then BAM! Right at the end, you get such a fun twist. Ok, I'm on board. Let the ride begin!
If this is the kind of quality they can manage with what's basically a pitch reel, I hope investors start pouring in so they can keep it up for a full season. Very interested to see where this one goes.
It's not heavy on plot or stakes—but still, it was a nice drama to jump into for 20 minutes just to be wrapped up in warm and fluffy emotions. Seeing Haru grow and Ao open up made the journey till the end worth it.
Well said... I was bawling my eyes out every single episode as well... just couldn't control the emotions... 7.9…
It was my first time watching Nao in a drama, and boy did she steal the show a couple of times. Her Miyuki was vulnerable but never pitiable. She paired her tears with a smile and it resonated strength. Her moment at the Christmas party will remain one of my favourites the whole show.
If there's one word I would use to describe this drama, it's warm. I shed tears practically every episode because it was just overflowing with emotions. Every episode felt like stepping into the biggest hug and not letting go until the credits rolled. That's not to say that it was all smiles—these characters have gone through a lot—but it wasn't interested in dwelling on their sadness. Instead, it was about opening them up to happiness. Accepting their past, anticipating their future, but most importantly, enjoying their present. There was no drama more perfect for ringing out the holiday season.
My biggest surprise of the winter season! I don't mind escaping into fantasy, but watching something that tackled our current situation with the pandemic while remaining optimistic about life really had a great effect on me. Like what Dr. Tomochika said in the finale: "struggling to live shows that you are human." Finding the will to carry on, finding new ways to love—the series gave me just that little bit of hope I needed to make it to the finish line this year, and look forward to the next.
It has an interesting premise, but in the end, I don't think it did anything outstanding with it. Feels aimed at the market for Sentai shows—low budget production, low stakes narrative, has a certain charm. I do think the mystery gives you a reason to keep watching.
Good start, dull middle, good end. Not bad but not substantial either. A tighter, more streamlined film version would have serviced the translation from book to screen a lot better.
A satisfying finale. I'm glad they didn't dwell on the thing from last week for too long...
Overall, it was a cute winter drama. If the aim was to warm people's hearts, then I would say it succeeded by delivering some wonderful moments. Definitely got me in the mood for Christmas (which was welcome given the whirlwind of a year).
Such a great drama. Personally, for me, I had no interest in seeing an "affair" drama, but I decided to give it a shot since I saw there was little to no promotion for the partners during early press. It gave me the idea there was something more here.
In the end, I was right. Though the "affairs" do drive the events of the narrative, it was much more about watching three women navigate society as the multitudes they're pressured to be: good wives to their husbands, good mothers to their children, good daughters to their in-laws, good employees to their companies, so on, so forth.
They're not perfect, but the drama never expects them to be—instead, it approaches them as human beings with their own thoughts and feelings, desires and disagreements, morals and contradictions. Even better, it wants them to win. (And they do! I don't think that's a spoiler... much, but basically if you want to see an end with the 3 leads happy then I don't think it disappoints.)
I started Muchuu for Ryuche (I was already a Naniwa fan XD) and Ayumu and now I have a whole bunch of stuff added to my "plan to watch" for the rest of the cast. I watched Rekishi and Furifura last week for Riko, and plan on watching Life soon for Raiku.
Definitely a series I think I'll be coming back too again and again. In fact, I'm already missing their world just typing this up so... think I'm gonna do a rewatch lol~
Might do a full review later on if I can gather my thoughts.
They've done so well in adapting the stories and creating ones that feel right in line with the whimsy of the original. The touches to unite Hayashi and Nikaido's stories feel organic.
So much more to say... I can't wait for the finale.
The element of the two groups not being able to communicate adds some friction between the characters and serves as a nice setup for a lesson. If you like puzzles, learning some sign language or simply interested in seeing deaf characters on screen (IMO, though I'm not hard of hearing myself, I think the story avoids making them feel tokenistic) then it's a fun way to spend an hour.
Good start, dull middle, good end. Not bad but not substantial either. A tighter, more streamlined film version would have serviced the translation from book to screen a lot better.
Overall, it was a cute winter drama. If the aim was to warm people's hearts, then I would say it succeeded by delivering some wonderful moments. Definitely got me in the mood for Christmas (which was welcome given the whirlwind of a year).
In the end, I was right. Though the "affairs" do drive the events of the narrative, it was much more about watching three women navigate society as the multitudes they're pressured to be: good wives to their husbands, good mothers to their children, good daughters to their in-laws, good employees to their companies, so on, so forth.
They're not perfect, but the drama never expects them to be—instead, it approaches them as human beings with their own thoughts and feelings, desires and disagreements, morals and contradictions. Even better, it wants them to win. (And they do! I don't think that's a spoiler... much, but basically if you want to see an end with the 3 leads happy then I don't think it disappoints.)