realdeal

I have no plan to watched this but the bgm got memed a lot that it always appear on my recommendation I thought the bgm is so good so might as well watch it. My only concern is it is too fast paced for me especially at earlier episodes. It maybe because they adapt the hanazawa naoki style which resulted to some characters not developed really well, it might work for hanazawa naoki but this is coming of age so a well developed character is really important. Two characters for example felt wasted as they appear to be the most realistic representation if your aim is relatabilty but they are not given enough time due the said pacing issues. Sadly I know the actress is very good and I'm sure she will nail it given the chance. There is also a character that is well written has the most depth but sadly the actress doesn't have enough range but still good casting for the screen presence alone. To be honest it is only fujii the most well rounded character at the end. The drama is still very uplifting though Abe Hiroshi's speech is what carried this show for me plus it is less formulaic and not that predictable.

8.5/10

This is very good human drama it explores the intricacies of relationship between coach and player. I've seen this told many times but this is well thought and what I saw doesn't seem artifical. Great performance from the cast even Kawaei Rina manage to pull her own weight. Get your tissue ready you may shed tears near the end.

9/10

Bob cut connoisseur/doxxing expert solving the case. lol

What song is playing at that kannonji scene?

First episode is capitalist gone wrong.

This is a really good closure to the entire series if there won't be another season. It tackled important points that was missing in the first 2 seasons.

I really like this one interesting dynamics between these 2 female leads, very complex characters played by really good actors that was still young at that time. It made me think what if this character by Kanno Miho was available today, I think Takahata Mitsuki would be good to play such roles. Also, That ending I didn't expect but I like it a very strong way to end the movie.

8.5/10

I like the latter half than first half especially when all these cases got tied together. Some random cases are also not useless as those had some of the most thoughtful writing, those running time forms totono as a character. The mystery at latter episodes are also much better, some of those tricks are fresh, I haven't seen those before. This drama is so popular and the story is nowhere finish so no doubt it will have a sequel, momentum is important tho it should be sooner than later.

9/10

" japan is still "old-fashioned" so to speak, and japanese media"

As a country yes but Jdramas got some of the most progressive writers out there especially NHK dramas. The way they do it also doesnt felt forced which I really appreciate. It will happen because it made sense which will make the characterization and in the end the drama better. This drama is based on a manga tho and most of them use it as a bait but who knows I haven't read it.

Finally it's finished atleast I enjoyed most of it plus it has random funny moments like that youtuber and the cult leader lol. The writer is the king of red herrings, mystery is like visual novel anime, I think it works better in anime or in games than live action because here you see real people. I just can't turn off my brain and accept it as realistic so I won't recommend if you are looking for realism, the human condition element in this drama is its weakness but entertainment aspect is very high given of course that you can ignore its flaws.

8/10

I think the most entertaining critically acclaimed goes to Parasite that one is easier to digest for mainstream people. Koreeda, Hamaguchi, Lee chang dong, Hong sang-soo just to name few examples are definitely not for everyone especially Hong sang-soo.

I wonder what is Hamaguchi's reaction upon witnessing that legendary moment. That might inspire him for his future films. lol

It dives into so many issues but didn't really give absolute solution instead it promotes critical thinking to its viewers which I think is very important. I find those episodes where they have characters with contrast issues just to explore the subject matter brilliant, well written and well directed it's also the reason why I wish it has more time for better characterization especially for the male lead, episode 5 for example is a masterpiece. A deeply profound drama like this will always stay relevant since our world is just a huge extension of this class especially with the advent of social media.

9/10

ahaha fascinating plot plus good set of actors who can act.

There's a reason why the title Yazuka and the family just think about that for a moment and you would understand this movie better. It's a fresh take compared to dozens of Yakuza films in the past, a bit fast paced but if you know a bit about yakuza, Japanese version of cancel culture or just aware of humanity's default tendency then you would understand each characters action even without the story going deep through it. Last 10 minutes is powerful, well directed, well acted, Fujii Michihito really excels in that.

9/10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyZDoDTB6cQ
millennium parade - FAMILIA

That restaurant scene in episode 1 when he bring the rookie is soooo clever that it almost made me teared up. This show is not just comedy. It consists of different skits some are really funny and some deeply moving so don't expect the pace and development similar to a normal drama. Having said that it didn't become disjointed in fact there is a theme they followed per episode. Writing is clever, witty and dialogue heavy that sometimes it felt you are watching an indie movie. Characters are just the best their chemistry is insane, Ito family are efforlessly funny. I was thinking of giving this a 9 but that ending is perfectly executed that the drama felt complete in the end.

9.5/10

Does anyone know if the manga available in english?

When you have doraemon and saitama as your savior and just hearing Shiraishi Sei scream Shimobee makes this worth your time, seriously tho just don't take it too seriously it's fun. It's the latest addition to the superhero random but fun nonesense from Japan, just think of detarame hero, Super Salaryman Mr. Saenai or that miss panda kickass inspired dorama.

Thank god there's second season lol

Finally a drama where Mori Nana can show her talent.

Reality of life tho this is less brutal compared to some brutally honest romantic movies. There maybe some who may get annoyed with the male lead but I can attest these type of guys exist lol hopeless romantics who won't move on that easy the fact that he's a writer also helps with that character, very realistic portrayal imo. Nao character also exists and friends statement to that kind of person is also spot on, I really like how these 2 characters are written. The ending is not confusing it's pretty much clear to me.

9/10

Jdramas the kings of creating absurb premise just to explore societal issues in society.