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Tokyo Swindlers

I'm not a regular viewer of Japanese films and series. However, I ended up watching the first episode, because I couldn’t grasp what Tokyo Swindlers was about based on the name and the summary. After that, I could not stop watching. I honestly don’t understand why the ratings are this low, because, as someone said, the series “kept the viewers hooked from start to finish”.

The plot itself was engaging and fairly easy to follow, but I turned on the subtitles in my mother tongue instead of English because of some technical terminology. There were both big and small surprises which were paced so that I was never bored. I have to admit that I did not expect to see a sex scene between Tsujimoto Takumi and Kawai Natsumi nor Kaede to die so violently. Other aspects of the storyline were perhaps more expected, such as Takeshita’s life going downhill and Reiko becoming ”property owner” instead of Taniguchi Yoshie. They already looked like twins! If the message of the series was to spread awareness of the destruction and hurt that real estate scammers cause with their actions, I feel like it could have been delivered better if the whole crew had been caught by the police in the end. That was what I was expecting, at least, but I am not complaining about the actual ending.

All actors were great in their roles, but Ayano Go played a large part in why I enjoyed Tokyo Swindlers as much as I did. I was reminded of his character in Yakuza and the Family (2021). Both characters rarely expressed their emotions very visibly, but you could still read them in their eyes. The pain and the betrayal was evident on Takumi’s face when he heard that Harrison was basically the reason why he lost everything important to him. I just wanted to hold that poor baby and never let go.

The strongest aspects of the series were definitely the story and the casting. Because of them, I could have watched way more than seven episodes. I would have liked to see the crew spend more time together, Kuramochi and Tatsu’s relationship develop and perhaps even see flashbacks of the early days of Takumi and Harrison. Now, I feel like a lot of the characters were fantastic on their own thanks to the talented actors who played them, but the series lacked proper interactions between the characters. Nevertheless, Tokyo Swinders was worth watching and deserves four out of five stars from me.

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Definitely stole my heart

Satoh Takeru is my favorite actor, so my expectations for Glass Hearts were high, and this film absolutely delivered. From the very first scene, I was captivated. The rain, the music, the subtle yet powerful expressions, it immediately set the tone and I knew I was in for something unforgettable.

The story is beautifully crafted, with moments that touched my heart and even brought me to tears. What stood out most was how deeply the cast embodied their roles, you don’t just watch their emotions, you feel them. Every performance felt raw and genuine, pulling me further into the world of the film.

And the music, wow!. It wasn’t just a soundtrack, it was an experience. Each note seemed to echo the emotions of the characters, making the story resonate even more. I’ve already fallen in love with it and it’s going straight to my playlist.

Glass Hearts is more than just a movie, it’s an experience I know I’ll return to. It definitely deserves a re-watch and has already secured a spot among my all-time favorites.

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Best cdrama till now

I am writing this review in 2025 after watching so many c drama, and I surely give the title of bestest chinese drama I have seen till now. I have already re-watch it many times. The story build up, the back story, the plot and the thriller this drama brought is so good. FL is soo strong, rather depends on other she took stand for herself is the best to watch. ML is so handsome, he looks so good in every role like in long ballad with curly hair and in amidst of snow with his normal hair. His acting skills is also soo good. But I am big fan of Fl if she is playing the main lead, I definitely watch it. She is such a fine actress in such a young age. Love like the galaxy is the drama who deserve 10/10.

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A trust shouldn't be hidden for too long, it will create misunderstanding.

It's the bestest chinese drama I have seen so far. Tremendous job for choosing such an amazing actor. FL is soo good at her job, every drama she chooses become hit. I am a great fan of you and eagerly waiting for your new drama to release. The ongoing controversy with your agency is really inhuman and unacceptable. I hope you found the peace you are looking for and leave those people in the past. I have watched this when it release and still remember all the plot because I have already re-watch it many times. This drama deserve 10/10 for the plot. A must watch for all genre lover.

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Surprisingly Solid.

An episodic court procedure K-Drama. Not exactly something that jumps out at you to drop everything you’re doing to watch it. However, I’m glad I gave it a chance. What’s here is some clean, smart, and well-paced writing. Each episode centers around a case, which I found both interesting and relevant to current times. The cases never feel dragged out as they are resolved within a single episode.

Since this is primarily a courtroom drama, don’t expect a full-blown romance between the male lead (ML) and female lead (FL); it’s only subtly hinted at. However, I really appreciate when a show addresses the issue of their age gap that makes sense to their characters.

The only negative thing I can think of regarding the show is FL’s ex-boyfriend. He is a lawyer working at a competing top law firm and consistently appears as the opposing lawyer in each case. I wish his character was smarter. He’s kinda dumb, to the point where you wonder, “How did this guy get hired at the most prestigious law firm in Korea?” I wish he didn’t resort to petty and underhanded tactics to try to win; he just gets steamrolled by ML and FL every time.

Other than that, fantastic stuff. The ML and FL family dramas are also woven quite well into the ongoing story despite the short 12-episode count. Why are the good shows so short!? I can’t even knock the nonexistent ending. I just need a second season ASAP.

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