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Erin

Charleston

Erin

Charleston
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2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
Aug 18, 2018
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
I watched this show on a whim and was extremely surprised! The cast was new to me, besides 3 or 4 people and the rest was a delightful surprise; after some research, I found actors that I really love were guests in this drama and I found some new actors to follow, as well! The story build up was a little slow, but it all flowed together pretty well; the usual cases of a police officer meshed together with the high climax episodes to fill in a wonderful script. This show had me glued to my laptop for an entire day! Each character played out well and every episode fit the completed story well. I didn't expect to like the drama as much as I did, to be honest, the summary sort of lacked a bit of draw in for me so I ended up watching this on a whim because I recognized one actor... But I am so glad I did!

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Scrap Teacher
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
May 20, 2016
9 of 9 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
I started to watch the first episode of this drama months ago, but for some reason I suddenly stopped... and I don't know why because this show is fantastic! Each episode works really well to tell the story and fill in the pieces, without going against the plot line to ruin the ending or let you guess what could happen next. The climax up until the ending was awesome! I never guessed what was going to happen and it was pretty nice to see Mukai Osamu in such a different role than I have before (granted i'm only going off two different shows).

The script was written very, very well! I liked the comedic tie-ins with sarcasm and wit, along with the heart wrenching moments of support, anger, happiness, heart break, worry, and success. The parts played by Chinen Yuri, Yamada Ryosuke, Arioka Daiki, Nakajima Yuto, and Kamiji Yusuke were possibly my favorite just because of their (personal) character, talent and skill, characteristics, personalities, and unique qualities! I did like the ending, but I also wish the ending could have been different. I don't know why, I just think it lacked a tiny little "something". Also, back to the characters, but... I liked Norito Yashima's characters in this order: Kenji Endo from the "Hero" series, Takasu Hisakimi from "Scrap Teacher", and Dracula from "Kaibutsu-kun". Granted, this is only based off three different series that I've seen him act in, but it's my opinion that his best acting is when he can be hilariously sarcastic and funny; he seemed to have a lot of good lines throughout this script!

This show is hilarious, sweet, stupidly funny, smart, and absolutely worth watching every minute!

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Hidarime Tantei EYE
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
May 18, 2016
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
This drama was absolutely amazing! The story had twists and turns and I never once could have predicted the outcome! Well... a tiny voice in the back of my head says: "yes, yes i could have"; so I can't say what I just said is ALL true....

Anyways... Yamada Ryosuke and Yokoyama Yu once again have blown me away with their talent, skill, personalities, and (personal) charachters. The show itself moves at a pretty medium-normal pace, but as Tanaka Ainosuke (Yamada Ryosuke) begins to figure out the power in his left eye and the meaning behind the cases, the drama does start to pick up the pace! I have to admit, at first I watched the special and this drama just because I'm on a detective-crime-mystery genre kick right now, but this show definitely blew past my expectations. The ending is not something I expected, but I felt myself feeling relieved at how it happened. I definitely suggest this series, but don't forget to watch the special before!!

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Watashi no Kirai na Tantei
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
May 17, 2016
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
This drama is a very ridiculous, lighthearted, suspenseful, energetic comedy detective show with a wonderful cast and really interesting stories for each episode.

Not one episode played out how I would expect it to, there were so many twists and turns that I couldn't even begin to pinpoint the true criminal in a couple of the episodes. A very underrated drama that is good for anyone to watch; especially if you're someone who is just beginning in the J-Drama universe. I think 10 episodes would have been better, though, because at the end of episode 8 it felt a little half-ended, almost as if there was more to come.

If you're looking for a good story that has some comedy and is still a strong detective/crime drama then this is absolutely the perfect show for you to watch!

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Shibatora
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
May 10, 2016
11 of 11 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Definitely did not see the ending coming!! The cast was wonderful; filled with familiar and new faces. I've only seen Koike Teppei in the movie "Kids", so this genre and type of story was a complete turn around but I immediately fell in love with the story, the cast, and the script. I watched all 11 episodes in one day; from about 1:30pm until 2:30am! If you're looking for a drama to break a slump or if you're just getting in to Japanese dramas, this one could be right for you! It fills the slice-of-life, comedy, detective, mystery genres very well; there is romance and some parts are a bit cheesy, but nothing too horrible. This drama was amazing, I was completely captured from the first episode!

The actors/actresses in this show could also lead the viewers to other shoes like "Kamen Rider","Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri", "the Quiz Show 2", "Kaito Yamaneko"... just to name a few!!

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Unubore Deka
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
May 3, 2016
11 of 11 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
In all honesty, I only watched this drama for the cast! Nagase Tomoya, Ikuta Toma, Kaname Jun, Arakawa Yoshiyoshi, Nakashima Mika, Muro Tsuyoshi; the guest actors/actresses for each episode was just a surprise bonus! The story itself was nothing like I've ever watched before, although it did get a bit predictable in some ways, it still maintained the story line of a detective drama. The ending was not at all like I would have guessed! I definitely recommend this show for people who are new to Japanese/foreign dramas; the witty humor and unique personalities of each of the cast members is magnificent! A definite must watch if you like to laugh, too!

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Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
Apr 2, 2016
11 of 11 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
I'm glad I watched this drama for a second time! Aiba Masaki and Okura Tadayoshi have a fantastic rapport that make the show! Their personalities, lines, characteristics, and talents mesh and clash in an amazing way! I liked Fujiki Naohito and Oomasa Aya as well; I won't say they were a "perfect" match for Aiba Masaki's siblings, but they interacted superbly; they seemed to act and play, fight and make up, tease and support each other like a real family would. The story was easy to follow, although at some points in the technical police terms I got lost. Also, make sure you have tissues prepared. Matsuko Deluxe was absolutely hilarious, and the cat (himself/herself) was absolutely wonderful as well! I definitely suggest people watch this drama! And maybe the funds for a calico kitty... but that's just my personal opinion! Hahaha!! ^__^/)

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Shinigami-kun
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
Mar 31, 2016
9 of 9 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
This show is just as great as the first time I watched it, maybe a few years ago, but I still laughed and cried with every story! Ohno Satoshi is a wonderful actor, in every series/movie I've seen him in its like he completely BECOMES that character and I forget that he is the leader of Arashi! Also, because of this series, I followed after Suda Masaki who is also a wonderful actor! This series has a lot of great guests for each episode, the child actor's I've seen are very talented! The script is really well written; there is a lot of humor, but that doesn't get in the way of the seriousness of the story line. Also, there is a bit of romance, but not too much to make this story fall in to the romance genre. The ending really showed the true Ohno Satoshi! Definitely recommend this series!

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Pika**nchi Life Is Hard Therefore Happy
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
Mar 22, 2016
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Seriously, this was a great sequel/ending for the first movie. It wrapped things up, but not so much that it would definitely seem that it's the end. The cast was really well done, but I still focused mainly on the Arashi members. They each played such different characters than I'm used to seeing them as, which is fantastic to see because they're all such amazing actors in their own rights. I have to say, I like watching them "branch out" like this, so to say. This is a really good movie; still pretty funny, with more seriousness peppered in, as well as still light on romance and definitely focusing more on a "slice of life" style. I really hope this doesn't give away too much, but convinces others to watch the first movie and this sequel! It's seriously really, really good!

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Pika*nchi Life Is Hard However Happy
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
Mar 22, 2016
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
One of the funniest Arashi movies I have ever seen. It was absolutely priceless and precious and seemed completely perfect for the five members personality; it seemed like each character was made just for that personality, specifically for that member. I hope that isn't giving away too much and I really, really hope more people watch this!
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Kaibutsu kun
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
Mar 16, 2016
9 of 9 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Two things at the start:

1.) I laughed like hell and repeated the beginning of episode 2 (on dramanice.to) it was absolutely hilarious!

2.) I'm not afraid to say I cried a few times during this series!


To me, this seems like a completely different Ohno Satoshi. The story was like a children's book played out, but made for "older kids"... if that makes sense. The cast was fantastic, Hamada Tatsuomi was really wonderful; I liked him on the VS Arashi episode, too! This is a cute, funny, heartwarming show that just so happens to star an Arashi member; instead of an Arashi member making it famous, it's like they both balanced each other out. I seriously recommend watching this show!

Now on to the specials and movie! I can't wait!

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Saigo no Yakusoku
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
Mar 13, 2016
1 of 1 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
For a special, this drama really had me intrigued from the beginning; I loved each and every "set up" and the members of Arashi were wonderful actors in their own rights! I would definitely like to see them doing something like this again!
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Taishi Kakka no Ryourinin
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
Mar 13, 2016
1 of 1 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
This is a good drama if you like Sakurai Sho, considering he is part of the main cast and is the main character he is on camera a lot; but it dosen't specifically focus on ONLY him. I like Ayame Gouriki too, but in this movie, her character seemed to have a flip side to her. The drama in itself is a wonderful story! I just wish it was a little bit longer!
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My Girl
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
Mar 8, 2016
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
The more I watched this drama, then more scared I became for Koharu and Masamune; his mom seemed like she would never understand, I thought Koharu's nursery school sensei was a bit of a bully, Masamune's boss was a jerk and his cousin was a flake. But, the more I watched this series, the more I also realized how much I enjoyed watching everyone grow along together. I wont say I was "curious" to know more about one person or why something happened or even a specific reason, but it was like watching puzzle pieces fit together to bring back Masamune and Koharu's smiles. Plus, Aiba Masaki-kun's and Ishii Momoka's smiles are absolutely adorable!

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Alibi Kuzushi Uketamawarimasu
2 people found this review helpful
by Erin
Jun 16, 2020
7 of 7 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
This is a very charming show! If you're looking for a dark, thrilling show then this may not be the show for you; however, it isn't cutesy or too cheesy either. Granted, though, there are a few moments that seem a bit ridiculous, yet fit perfectly within the Japanese style of detective shows. Each episode is filled with suspenseful moments that seem to take your breath away and moments that seem to balance out and make this show the wonderfully inventive and genuine show that it is.

I have to say that I have written this in a lot of detective show reviews, yet once again: I could not figure out who the suspect was before the end of the episode. This show did confuse me sometimes, however, if you watch carefully you will pick up on each and every detail; though that isn't to say that the motives and suspects are easy to figure out, or that the stories themselves are simple! The entire show itself is very new to me; each plot for each episode is something the writers and actors painstakingly brought to life, their hard work definitely shows!

The acting in this show was superb! Sometimes in shows with a synopsis like this it can become a little cheesy or even a little easy, yet throughout this show it seemed to become tougher and tougher to figure out who did what to who and why! The female actors in this show did not seem like the "please rescue me, prince" type, and the male actors were definitely not "overprotective muscle heads" either. Each person portrayed their character as if it was the most natural thing in the world; as if they were one in the same with their characters. In fact, everyone's acting in this show is so solid and (almost) perfect that it is one of the reasons why I enjoyed the show so much!

There are a few points that seem slightly ridiculous or redundant that make this show a little cheesy, but each episode seems to "fly past" so quickly that you don't really notice them for too long, if at all! I can honestly say that this show could have lasted for much longer than 7 episodes, and there were times where the show itself felt a little rushed or jam-packed; however I also like where it ended.

If you're looking for a challenge, something a little happy yet filled with mystery and thrills, then this is definitely the show for you!

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