weepinleaf

I was a huge fan of the manga but this show is basically just roughly following the plot of it. This isn't inherently bad, as I GREATLY enjoyed the show, but the characters are entirely different. Isumi-kun in the manga was very tsundere and brash, whereas live-action Isumi-kun is, though rough and boyish, very babygirl (and it gives me life). I was incredibly impressed with some of the acting, particularly for Isumi-kun (Koki) but also his friends and the junior from his club. It's an incredibly soothing show to watch, imo, but I also knew what would happen for the most part. I do, however, have my gripes.

I don't know why, but I don't like Amasawa-san. His character in the manga is also a bit bland (the story mostly being about Isumi and his feelings) but I think adapting that to live-action is rough without making them annoying. Amasawa is annoying in this. I think I just don't like his face for some reason. I don't know why. I normally base my feelings about someone's appearances more on their personality, but I think the fact that Amasawa-san is stupidly oblivious and doesn't have much of a chance to endear himself as a human being, I think he just looks really stupid to me. Police uniforms also, unfortunately, give me the ick. I'm sorry Tawada Hideya, I'm sure you're wonderful.

Overall, I still love this show, largely due to Tanaka Koki's performance as Isumi-kun. I can't believe he was also in One Room Angel playing a very different character. The show is very funny and sweet and cute. Also, Isumi's clothes are to die for. I will be watching again once it's had time to rest in my brain <3