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this drama is just a gem!!
I started this kinda randomly because I saw Machida Keita in the cast and I found a gem!!
some of the reviews say that music is the true protagonist of the show, even overwhelming the plot at some point, but honestly as a music lover myself, I loved that so much focus was on the music. Honestly they did such a good job with the songs, the performances, the set-ups, it all felt kinda real and helped the immersion.
The band is AMAZING. it looks like they shouldn't work because they're the "i only play alone" type (save for Akane of course) but at the end of the series I love the bond they've crated among themselves.
And the visuals my GOD they all look so good and stylish every single scene, I wanted to cry with how beautiful everyone was (we won't talk about Akane's orange hair, that was a fever dream)
I thought my crush on Machida Keita couldn't get bigger but I was sO WRONG. Every scene in which he had a ponytail was a gift to humanity.
Satou Takeru played the role brilliantly. he really felt like a music genius all the time. And him always being in an overside winter coat, hoodie, or blanket and popping up from random spots on the floor was such a mood.
Kazushi my boy... the most stylish of them all. I wish he had more screen time!! He's such an interesting character, I am so weak for tsundere types, I can't believe he was a victim of the second male lead syndrome.
And Akane-chan!! She's such a pure and positive spirit, she brings so much joy and earnestness, you just can't help but root for her!!
Were there some overexagerated moments that felt a bit too cringe or stupid? yes, like lady manager locking Akane in a room and literally shipping her away because she was jealous. don't even let me start on the fact that Touya was stabbed and no one thought to call the police and find out who stabbed him and why?? and arrest him?? also, the dude was performing like his life depended on it on a hospital rooftop as if he didn't almost bleed to death the very same day,,,, man what about stiches??? ANYWAY, it's a drama so we'll forgive it
the only regret I have for this show is that I wished they expended on the characters more because they're so interesting and potentially and emotionally profound but why don't know much about them! we have lots of moments between Naoki and Akane but we barery know their backstory, let alone Kazushi's or Sho's.
Also, the ending: the last episode was epic with the concert and the duets with some familiar faces. I don't know why but it reminded me of the final section in the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" where there's the whole Live Aid Queen performance and afterwards it ends like that, in this case letting you wonder what will happen to Naoki and if Tenblank will ever return. It felt a bit rushed, as it they chose the easiest way out not to deal with it :/
This was so long and messy but in any case, this show is amazing PLEASE GIVE IT A GO!!
some of the reviews say that music is the true protagonist of the show, even overwhelming the plot at some point, but honestly as a music lover myself, I loved that so much focus was on the music. Honestly they did such a good job with the songs, the performances, the set-ups, it all felt kinda real and helped the immersion.
The band is AMAZING. it looks like they shouldn't work because they're the "i only play alone" type (save for Akane of course) but at the end of the series I love the bond they've crated among themselves.
And the visuals my GOD they all look so good and stylish every single scene, I wanted to cry with how beautiful everyone was (we won't talk about Akane's orange hair, that was a fever dream)
I thought my crush on Machida Keita couldn't get bigger but I was sO WRONG. Every scene in which he had a ponytail was a gift to humanity.
Satou Takeru played the role brilliantly. he really felt like a music genius all the time. And him always being in an overside winter coat, hoodie, or blanket and popping up from random spots on the floor was such a mood.
Kazushi my boy... the most stylish of them all. I wish he had more screen time!! He's such an interesting character, I am so weak for tsundere types, I can't believe he was a victim of the second male lead syndrome.
And Akane-chan!! She's such a pure and positive spirit, she brings so much joy and earnestness, you just can't help but root for her!!
Were there some overexagerated moments that felt a bit too cringe or stupid? yes, like lady manager locking Akane in a room and literally shipping her away because she was jealous. don't even let me start on the fact that Touya was stabbed and no one thought to call the police and find out who stabbed him and why?? and arrest him?? also, the dude was performing like his life depended on it on a hospital rooftop as if he didn't almost bleed to death the very same day,,,, man what about stiches??? ANYWAY, it's a drama so we'll forgive it
the only regret I have for this show is that I wished they expended on the characters more because they're so interesting and potentially and emotionally profound but why don't know much about them! we have lots of moments between Naoki and Akane but we barery know their backstory, let alone Kazushi's or Sho's.
Also, the ending: the last episode was epic with the concert and the duets with some familiar faces. I don't know why but it reminded me of the final section in the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" where there's the whole Live Aid Queen performance and afterwards it ends like that, in this case letting you wonder what will happen to Naoki and if Tenblank will ever return. It felt a bit rushed, as it they chose the easiest way out not to deal with it :/
This was so long and messy but in any case, this show is amazing PLEASE GIVE IT A GO!!
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