scenophile

I'm always a little nervous about live-actions but this one was actually great! Having seen the anime, I already knew what was coming, but I was still on the edge of my seat, especially in the first few episodes. The acting, especially of the kid actors, was amazing and I really loved the "found family" feeling that I got from their little gang. I wish this drama had more screen-time so we could dive into that a little more, because I did feel like the second half was a little more rushed. In the final arc, the drama takes some liberties and approaches the final confrontation a little differently. I admit I enjoyed the anime version a bit better in terms of the tension it brought. Still, the drama version would probably be enjoyable for new viewers, and it does wrap up the story nicely.