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The beginning is really slow but once it picked up it will hook your from there to the end. Akiko Ohku did it again she's really good with complex but relatable female characters . . . characters that are voiced so well and it's loud with the help of her trademark monologue stage play styled scenes. Non was really good here a bit of a revelation actually almost all scenes she's there and she never disappear. Just like Tremble All You Want the direction here is really stylish it's always good to see whenever she has total command of her work. I especially love that plane scene and how she did that ending it's not just powerful but creative.

9/10 Splash!!!

For those who like romance this version maybe for you. I would be interested if they make it more dark zero comedy ala byakuyako I wonder how would that turnout.

The writing reminds me of byakuyako at times well obviously same screenwriter and Kawahara is awesome what a character.

This drama knows the how to do cliffhangers and that song is really good which you would appreciate as the story gets more clear. I really love that twist I didn't see that coming I thought this would be your typical romance mystery genre and I'm glad it's not. The mystery is good enough, the writing is great, it has emotional moments and a bit of comic relief which is typical for a Jdrama.

8.5/10

Reading the plot yeah nothing special but seeing the writer's name ah yes he can do some magic here. I'm excited to see the other casts hopefully someone like ishibashi, kotone, nao or maybe mayu matsuoka.

I actually like this a bit more than the main drama. lol

waku waku

This is potential gem and also the first time I've seen jdrama with this format. I actually like it 15 minutes 4 episodes per week. I wonder how that affects its ratings.

I think with the right role and good script she will shine. Neko is an example she got acting chops. She has natural chemistry with whoever her partner and that thing is quite rare.

Nothing can beat over the top yankee Jdramas if you are in for pure entertainment.

I already had an idea where all of this is going but the reveal made it an emotional journey for me. First half is really slow but the latter half is non stop catharsis that I couldn't take my eyes off screen. Just like any Nakagawa Ryutaro films cinematography and music is its strongest points, dragged shots without much dialogue may bother some but to me those are the ones that made it an immersive watch. The use of animation to show what words can't tell is a stroke of genius and the quality is top tier as well. After the so many live actions, shoujo, cheesy roles Hamabe have for her career she will add this character on her resume, let's see what doors will open after this. She did very good job here but it is Kishii Yukino the standout for me, she's the soul of this film. The one in the poster is a well crafted shot and she nailed it able to give what the scene requires. Nakagawa Ryutaro did it again, he's really good using what he has, his canvass but great in capturing natural sounds as well. I'm starting to think he's the male Naomi Kawase well not really the same but there's a similarity.

9/10

Perfect pacing with very good acting but it is the writing the standout for me. It is good to hear the writer won an award, she indeed achieved something remarkable here the dialogue in ep 4 and 8 is a masterpiece, love that ending it is so satisfying some movies achieved that with a wedding scene here they found their safe haven. Let's hope this drama will end up in a bigger platform gem asia, viki or maybe netflix could pick this up.

9/10

So far haven't seen brilliance yet. Will it end up good or just remain as great concept....let's see.

She's really good actress another underrated one....hope she will shine.

It is the first time I've seen cult members portrayed this way, this film just humanize them, most of the time it's either they are blatant evil or just serves as comic relief, I think even in documentaries I haven't seen they were given this perspective. I also like how this film portray those people around her, there is sincerity and realism on how they approach her. I know Ashida Mana has great dramatic acting chops but to me this film highlights her versatility even more.

8.5/10

Dialogue heavy but the pacing flows naturally thanks to naturalistic acting approach from the actors. It has some funny moments but it got really serious at the end. The subject it tackled is indeed heavy don't think of it as an easy watch so yeah that's your trigger warning.

9/10

Seino Nana will shine here.

Even up to the very last episode the drama manage to give you a message "a small act of kindness gets rewarded".

8.5/10

Episode 3 is a masterpiece of storytelling..the writing, themes, execution, everything is perfect. This is what separates great Jdramas to others sadly other episodes are not as good but still a very good slice of life Jdrama overall.

I watched the trailer didn't expect the road trip element felt the pace would be something similar to I wish.

They are hinting there would be romance I wouldn't mind tho I like the chemistry between Kimutaku and Hikari here and Uchida Yuki is dangerously hot in this drama. The story is cliche but the good type of cliche we love about classic jdramas, the execution is good so far. Watching this made me want a lost judgement drama, producers realize the potential of that right?? there are rumors before still hope that will happen tho.

Sometimes she looks like the female version of Kamiki Ryunosuke.