As of today, December 30, 2024, the 11th episode is ranked #7 on TVer here in Japan. Quite high. Unfortunately for me, though, this Romantic Comedy has turned into a Toxic Tragedy.
Fantastic writing, strong acting, thought provoking thematically and one of the most symbolically rich Japanese…
Glad you enjoyed this drama. It's really one-of-a-kind. Although there were only 11 episodes, it took half a year to film! And if you know anything about Japan, they filmed all over the place! From north to south. And even in-between. Not many dramas can say that. If you have time, you can check out my series synopsis which I wrote WAY, WAY back in 1998-1999. Have a good day! https://www.backerstreet.com/japan/aoitori/aoitorij.htm
Can you spoil the ending for me? Did the mothers confess to each other? Did they end up together, or did the kids?
Six years later the kids get married. At the wedding Sakura meets Mone. She says “Suki. Zutto.” In English “I’ve loved you all this time.”Mone says “I know.” No hug. No kiss. No getting together or anything. The end. After twenty some-odd years Sakura finally could say that word.
The beginning of the drama, as is many the case, was very good IMHO. But I think the story started slowly silding downhill after the two ML's relationship was established. I loved the music and overall cuteness of this show the most. Worth two watches for me!
Same here. After Takamine and Yuki had their night of bliss, things went downhill. I thought that Shitara and…
And you're right about Rio going on and on. It bored me. I wish Hayashi Meari the best in her future roles, though. And yes, we most times can't expect more from a new version of an original work. I think the same thing goes for music, too.
the ending was worthy, although I was disappointed with how several things were portrayed in this version. I missed…
Same here. After Takamine and Yuki had their night of bliss, things went downhill. I thought that Shitara and Kurose were up to no good, and then suddenly they're good guys at the end. Oh well. This drama had its cute moments, which led to it being at the top of my list for Top Heart-Pounding J-Drama of Fall 2024.
Can u pls tell me what happened? And why did they divorce?
Typical J-drama divorce paper trope. It's like the famous saying goes "It ain't over till the fat lady sings." Divorce papers in dramas have different stages. Stage 1: Presentation of unfilled paper to spouse Stage 2: Presentation of paper filled out by one spouse Stage 3: Presentation of papers fully signed by both spouses Stage 4: Presentation of papers fully signed and stamped by both parties Stage 5: Presentation of papers to local authorities At any stage, divorce papers may be torn, lost, secretly hidden, have mistakes, or any other number of problems. In this drama, I think the two reached stage 2. You really wanna know what happened at the end?
What in the world was that bed scene? Like I get it Rio would be nervous as this was probably her first time,…
I’m not a manga reader, nor much of a book reader for that matter. But it seems like so many the case where the on screen version just can’t live up to its original written work.
By the way I thought “Oh well so much for the relationship between K and A,” and then look who gets UMAREKAWARU’d (sorry look up the def if you don’t know) at the end. Up to her old Jedi mind tricks I guess.
Too rushed were the last two episodes. It feels as if they skimped lot of details because they just had to get to The Big Fight. Most interesting part of the last episode is that GACKT shows up in the ending credits. Maybe he was a guest voice of one of the baddies.
They’re rerunning this on TVer right now here in Japan. Mystery and crime shows are usually not my cup of tea, but if it’s short and sweet (30 minute episodes) and it’s got Kuriyama Chiaki I’m in. She delivers with her multitude of disguises and personalities, her fighting and action antics, and of course her stunning beauty.
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Stage 1: Presentation of unfilled paper to spouse
Stage 2: Presentation of paper filled out by one spouse
Stage 3: Presentation of papers fully signed by both spouses
Stage 4: Presentation of papers fully signed and stamped by both parties
Stage 5: Presentation of papers to local authorities
At any stage, divorce papers may be torn, lost, secretly hidden, have mistakes, or any other number of problems.
In this drama, I think the two reached stage 2.
You really wanna know what happened at the end?
If you love someone, set them free.
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