I"s (2018)

Nostalgic Feelings.. I F*cking Love it!

Very captivating Japanese drama that skillfully delves into the inner world of young adults. It effortlessly portrays the multifaceted nature of their personalities, capturing the moments of youthful folly, cringeworthy situations, and the occasional cowardice we can all relate to. As a viewer in my late twenties, it struck a chord, evoking a sense of nostalgia for my own college days. The show's ability to authentically depict the rollercoaster of emotions and experiences during this transformative phase of life is commendable. Its genuine portrayal of characters and relatable storytelling make it a heartfelt and compelling watch. Whether you're reminiscing about your own past or gaining insight into the struggles and growth of young adults, A roller-coaster journey worth embarking on.

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just give this a skip if you want an enjoyable romance drama

Pros:
- high production quality; seriously, this is some of the best cinematography and video quality I've seen in a jdrama. the budget must have been really high
- *extremely* attractive cast; every single actor and actress are absolutely beautiful. special shoutout to whoever played Morisaki and the king Teratani.
- story that you cannot stop watching, bc you need to know what happens next
- really good OST
Cons:
- the worst, most slow and frustrating romance in television history. so many needless misunderstandings, angst and fakeouts, it made me scream in anger.
- the most annoying main characters in drama history. the ml is a spineless, inconsiderate coward who can't even speak to girls but somehow still manages to treat them like garbage. the fl is a passive character who never fights for what she wants and does her best to misunderstand ml or give mixed signals and then get angry at him.
- this drama must be written and produced entirely by men because the amount of male gaze and fanservice is off the charts - I've never seen this much in a jdrama before and I don't want to. the characters are in school or college and they're played by really young actresses; the sheer amount that their bodies are sexualized and fetishized for the pleasure of the audience made even me, a man, feel uncomfortable.
- this ml is straight up garbage but even he doesn't deserve the fl. you can see that in the absolute dumpster fire of a finale. this man literally fought a psycho with a knife and ended up in a coma.... and she didn't even bother showing up to the hospital... and never once said thank you or I love you...
- so much unnecessary angst.
- literally every other love interest would have been better for the ML rather than the FL

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