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If, you want a really amazing drama to watch then this is something you MUST see.
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This drama undoubtedly boasts stellar cast. Kimura Takuya and Ayase Haruka need no introduction. Kagawa Teruyuki and Mizushima Hiro play support roles while Koyuki, Gackt, Kamenashi Kazuya, and Nakama Yukie are among the guest stars. It's like they gathered together all of the actors who had played main roles in the dramas hugely popular at the time. They even casted Sato Takeru who could not act to save his life then but who is getting the best actor nominations at the academy awards now.
Thus, this drama was destined to become popular. The detective drama of the same magnitude in 2020 would cast Sato Takeru as the detective, Arimura Kasumi as his plucky side-kick, and Aragaki Yui, Suda Masaki, Yamazaki Kento, Toda Erica etc. as guest stars. Of course people would tune in. To this day, those who love classic J-dramas remember Mr. Brain fondly.
However, all of the other qualities of this drama are suspect. The setting is not just over-the-top, it's downright bizarre. J-dramas often employ exaggerated emotional reactions as comic relief that gently gives way to a touching profound message underneath. Here, though, the hyperbole goes too far turning the story into a literal fairy-tale. And fairy-tale that throws around real scientific facts is very bizarre thing indeed.
All of the characters are two-dimensional and only great charisma of their actors saves some of them. Kimutaku and Ayase Haruka played many iconic roles but their characters here never quite manage to become those sympathetic leads the viewer roots for. Whether it's due to Ayase Haruka's character being too dumb (I feel really bad writing this) or to Kimutaku's character being too arrogant is hard to say.
The cases are done in the style of classic British detective where incongruous puzzle is more important than realism (think Agatha Christie or Detective Conan). To the dramas' credit, the cases are coherent and fast-paced if over-the-top to the n-th degree.
What really drives me nuts, personally, is the way the story uses real scientific facts. For example, it's true that some types of brain trauma can cause the person to acquire a super-human ability. But it doesn't mean that this person will be exactly the same as before only with additional ability. I wouldn't call treatment of various psychological conditions in this drama offensive but it does make one want to roll their eyes a lot.
How much weird silliness can you tolerate for the sake of your favourite actors playing not that interesting characters? That's a question to ask yourself if you are wondering whether to watch this drama.
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Addicting!
While writing this review, I am rewatching Mr. Brain for the 5th time. I watch it every year. That's how much I enjoy it.Even though I've already seen it lots of times I still get the same excitement watching it. I still find Tsukumo's smirk and quirkiness attractive. I still love the banter between the two detectives. Every time I watch it I feel like I will see something new that I may have missed the last few time I've seen it? Lol.
The guest stars were superb too! Gact, Kamenashi, Takeru Satoh and Yukie Nakama among others.
You will not regret watching this. The theme song Jump was super catchy, it'll stick with you!
If there's something this drama has, it would be sequels@ or movies or SPs.
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MOST FAV DETECTIVE J-DRAMA
First of all, I want a second season of this. I don't know why they had not made any sequel after so many years though it is a highly rated drama and has full potential to attract the audience for its second season.If I have to tell about the story, I should say in every episode, they brought a new story and solved the case within the same episode, so it is perfect for binge-watching. Every story has its own dark side and good side. The story not only told us about murders but also taught us a lesson. Every episode, i.e., every case, will make you spellbound. It has everything. Thriller, suspense, comedy are all within it. But somehow, I am quite disappointed with how they pack up the show. It seems incomplete to me. They can make it much better to give us a never forgetting ending. That's why I can't give it a 10 star.
Now if I have to tell you about the acting. Kimura Takuya gave his best. The star actors who played the role of perpetrator made it their best. But sometimes, the acting seems to be a little overboard.
Now comes production and visual effect. I know it was made in 2009, and watching it after 12 years, I should not have high expects though I am not disappointed. The story and the actors made my day.
Last, I want to say give it a go and trust me, k-drama lovers, you won't be disappointed.
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Его помощница Аясе Харука здесь очень милая и непосредственная, но по-умному
Есть еще два детектива - молодой и восторженный принимающий все слова и действия Кимуры и в возрасте, неверящий ни во что, кроме себя. Мицушима Хиро в роли молодого детектива как щеночек
Но дополнительную прелесть придает сериалу второстепенные герои и злодей на серию. Должно быть режиссер сериала суперизвестная личность, потому что заманить на 20-40 минут Гакта, Каме, Хидео, Aibu Saki и Накама Юки - это надо постараться. Юки вообще отдельная песня, ее героиня - массовая убийца, которую жалеешь - исполнена так, что аж мурашки по телу.
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