Erin
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The story of this show is quite unique! I've seen the "family member/lover/best friend/co-worker" murdered storyline a lot, but this show seems to give more importance to the specialty skills of the DCU and Japanese Coast Guard and police more than the story itself.The techniques, technology, skill, talent, and respect each actor/actress has for each other as their characters and as their own person really seems to be a true, strong bond; which is important and common for jobs within the police and military. Watching them work together as a team in the Japanese coast guard, as DCU, and as friends/co-workers/family was like watching a live police/military documentary or television show. All actors and actresses seemed to perform their roles as their characters and as police/military members perfectly, with respect and admiration for their jobs and the military/police and themselves. It makes me wonder what training they all went through for this role. The women within this story are some of the strongest people I have seen in any show, Japanese or otherwise.
If you are looking for an interesting, slightly predictable, mystifying, thrilling, funny, heartwarming yet bittersweet, epic action filled show then this is definitely a story for you! There's intrigue and heartbreak, lots of information within the backstory and as the investigations go on. It is a little fast-paced, kind of like you're jumping feet first (diving pun - get it? lol) in to the middle of the story, but it isn't too confusing that you could/would get lost!
Absolutely a wonderful show!
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I really wish there was more of this show, it was really cute! Though I can see where a couple of people in the first few comments may be right, there is a little bit of a BL undertone towards the end of this story, however, it doesn't really overtake so much as match the meeting of new friends while trying to get over prejudices within the community. That being said, this show is one of the most heartwarming and silly shows I've seen in a while!Even though this show is only 5 episodes, and I do believe the manga is still continuing, it was really wonderful to watch each character grow as a person from beginning to end; which is why I suppose I would like to see more episodes of this show! The acting for each person was really genuine and very spot on to each personality. I feel like the actors and actresses really did their best to respectfully and honestly bring each persona from the manga to life!
The story line itself was kind of easy to see, however, it did seem rushed in a couple of episodes and slow in a couple of others; but that feeling didn't really drag on, and although it stayed within the manga storyline throughout the show, I feel that this series definitely has a very strong life of its own!
A cute and charming show to watch if you're just getting into Japanese television, it has something for everyone! With such an outstanding cast, it also is a great doorway to enjoying other shows!
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There is a little bit of awkwardness as the story continues, however, it is the awkwardness that comes with growing as a person after big decisions, once in a lifetime challenges, regrets or happiness, arguments or resolutions; etc...
This story is a fantastic continuation of how life continues no matter what choices or regrets or moments we as people make in our timelines. I cannot imagine a better continuation of a series, let alone the telling of multiple and/or separate life stories than this series!
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The cast was spectacular! It's always nice to see Sato Jiro in any role, but he was hilarious! It was also very interesting to see Sometani Shota as Buddha; he was really fun to watch throughout the show with his different "emotions" and I'm very interested in seeing how he will reprise the role in the movie and the upcoming special. This is, however, my first time seeing Matsuyama Kenichi in anything but it will not be my last, he makes a very convincing and adorably hilarious Jesus!
The show itself is 10 separate shorts instead of full-length episodes and I believe that that is why the show is such a laugh riot and is so charming to viewers. However, I think it would have done just as well as a special or movie; each short blended into the next so well, as if it were already a movie or you were reading from the manga. Which makes me wonder how true the live-action version(s) are to the manga?
This is a good show to watch if you're a fan of the series or if you're just starting to watch Japanese dramas. It isn't too religious but it does have some "teachings" within each episode, but it doesn't really get preachy or even too comical when it comes to discussing or mentioning or even describing certain people, places, aspects, or reasonings within any one religion. It's more so a teaching guide that is very honest and "real" with how Buddha and Jesus lived and are as people(s).
This show is hilarious and very sweet; definitely a good one for rewatching or if you're just starting out with foreign/Japanese dramas and/or shows!
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The amount of work that must have gone into this film, research, practice, and genuine talent for the culture, history, and creation of each artifact of the "true antique" must have been ridiculously intense. Watching Sasaki Kuranosuke make the bowl was one of my favorite parts in the entire film! The amount of devotion and immense strength and respect he put into creating such a fabulous bowl shows very well it's almost tangible. It makes the viewer(s) wonder how long he knew how or how long he was taught about the creative process. It was also interesting to watch Nakai Kiichi work with his customer(s); his buying and selling process of each item was very thorough and well instrumented with just the right amount of detail for each historical piece.
I think I would have liked to have seen a little more of the characters' relationships; not long backstories, per se, but something along those lines. This film gave a very witty, comical, honest look into the creation of the genuine artifact and its copy. Almost teaching the viewer(s) something about history, culture, and antiques while doing so; and maybe a little more historical/cultural information would have been nice, too, but I did like Tsukaji Muga as the historical/museum official and what information he gave was very telling to the story and creation of the antique in question.
This film feels like such an underrated gem to me, and because of the cast and it's unique story that made me laugh and cringe and worry and proud all at once, I really believe that more people should see this movie! And it's sequel!
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Has anyone noticed how fast Kagawa Teruyuki can speak?! In my review for season one of this series I said that I wanted to watch this story because of Hidetoshi Nishijima, however, the more I continued to watch this series the more I seemed to fall in love with Kagawa Teruyuki, Maki Yoko, Kohinata Fumiyo, Hasegawa Hiroki, Aoi Yu, Ikematsu Sosuke, Ito Atsushi, and Hirayama Yusuke!The cast of this series was so perfectly brought together that the story seemed so insanely real and tangibly scary! I'm glad I have some new (and old) actors and actresses to follow, though it will be hard to follow this amazing story.
To be honest, and I think I've said this in my review of this series' first season, the genre type of this show isn't really something I normally watch; since I'm a huge chicken! Although, this story isn't as scary as it appears... At first, that is. This entire series is full of spooky and creepy feelings, not to mention the most mysteries and suspenseful twists and turns I have ever seen or read.
The story itself is very unique, something that is genuinely real and honest, and shows every bit of deep hidden darkness within humanity and everyone (no matter their lifestyle or career or 'status') within reality alike.
I won't say this is a hidden gem because I believe a lot of people love this series, as well as the special and movie, but I will say that I hope many more people try to enjoy this series for a long time! This story is superb and nothing like you've seen before, the synopsis and trailers do not give season 1 or season 2 any justice, so I really hope more people will take the time to enjoy "Mozu" series!!
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I have to say I was surprised at the difference between each season of this series, however, as you watch this series (season 1, the special, season 2, and of course season 3) in order you can pick up pieces from each that create a very intriguing chronological story!To be honest, it's as if the viewer is following the lives of multiple detectives throughout their work and (sometimes) personal lives. Each person's back story is pretty vague, but that only seems to serve to help the characters and the story. Without so many filler episodes or different side stories, I believe that the writer(s), director(s), crew, staff, and cast have created a show completely unique yet genuinely honest to the world of detectives/police, crime, humanity, and the bittersweet truths of reality.
I hope a lot more people will give this show and the entire series a chance! Not one moment of this series is wasted and each piece of each episode from season 1 episode one to season 3 episode ten continues to build a concrete platform where a solid, superb show stands!
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Season two of Kounodori is just as warm-hearted, full of joy, bittersweet, and completely perfect in every way!Each story is so different and unique that you can feel all of the hard work, love, and respect that each actor and actress (main, support, guest, or even baby) had while creating each special story that leads to such an unprecedented ending!
I fell in love with Kounodori's story immediately from season 1's first episode, it was hard to watch the last episode of season 2 because I knew it would really be over, but binge-watching them straight through season 1 episode 1 until season 2 episode 11 made it very easy to see how the stories od each specific doctor, nurse, technician, social worker, parent(s), friends, family, and society dealt and raised and loved each person; and of course each baby!
To watch a few of the characters grow throughout both series was very special to see, too! The difference in each person was so amazing, but the paths they all chose will equally be hard to walk since the medical field alone (plus the specialized fields) is difficult to maneuver and understand.
I really hope more people come to enjoy the family at Persona! This story is a perfect story of life, love, friendships and families, hard life and "ideal life", not to mention the surprise twists and turns! Definitely keep a few tissues on hand, too!
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How and why it took me this long to watch this series I will never know!!Each moment of this show is filled with so many different stories of precious moments that may seem to focus only on what's going on within the hospital but if you pay attention you can and will catch every single second of a wonderful series that tells the story of each unique birth.
The actors, actresses, guests, and of course, the babies have all done a spectacular job to bring the realities, love and fear, hopes for the future, as well as tears and laughter to the screen. It's almost tangible and as if the viewers are watching a reality camera show within a hospital. Though that wouldn't be possible considering all the risks.
I don't think this is an underrated show, I've always seen a lot of people comment or review their love for this story. Though, I do wish more people would watch and fall in love with this series! Each story is so real, and sometimes scary, that the only thing I regret while watching is not having enough tissues!
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The story is about a remote mountain clinic, which is pretty remarkable in and of itself! Off the top of my head, I can only think of 2 other dramas like this one and all of them are superb, well created and well shot, not to mention well scripted and well acted!
Each episode is different, but every single tiny little bit of each episode combines into one complete perfect story! This show is a medical story about life at an isolated clinic, so do not expect high action drama or romance side stories, though, there is a bit of drama and romance; however, it is very well balanced to not be too "overbearing" (for lack of a better word) in this exciting, medical, and true real life story.
Please do not lose interest in this show because it feels boring or because an actor/actress is "wasted" on this show, or because other people's opinions (hypocritical I know). This story and any other drama/movie/special that you want to watch should be YOUR choice and not influenced or made by anyone else! This show is an underrated gem and it is worth a chance.
Because of the cast and the medical, slice-of-life story this show is fantastic, and a definite must watch! I definitely did not expect the ending...
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This drama is something that speaks to every single person. The story and the characters showed how real, heartbreaking, honest, genuine, bittersweet, difficult, raw, and different life can and will be for each and every individual.The story itself is very unique and each back story for each letter and the focus on the Sawano family and Okae-chan was a little unbalanced at times, but this show was so beautifully shot which allowed each moment to be captured successfully without leaving anything or anyone behind. And each emotion within this five-episode show captures each illness in a very significant and poignant way, showing a face to each person with a real illness, or the family and friends or the professional doctors or other patients the illness affects..
There is a wonderful life lesson in this show and each moment in this story was something real I believe we all can relate to.
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This story really shows off the definition of hard work and dreams, not to mention high school and friendship. This show is really amazing; each member was very strong, talented, and beautiful to watch throughout each episode. I wouldn't call it a slice-of-life drama specifically, but it does fit within that category; to me, this show was more of a "coming of age" story. This story is basically the story of life; hard work, friendships, families, hopes and dreams, loves and heartbreaks, strength and determination... You know, life!
I do believe that this show is a very underrated gem and a definite jumping-off point for anyone's new love of Odagiri Joe, or his current fans, too; I really believe that he really filled out this story and made it (at least) half of what it is.
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I've never seen a story quite so unique, honest, and thrilling to watch like this series was. In fact, though this is just my personal opinion, it possibly could have had more than 10 episodes with maybe a little more (main) character backstory, however, I think that because it did not delve so deep is what really made the stories of each episode so full of life.
There was a lot of laughter in this series, but the feelings of sadness, worry, anxiety, anger, panic, and love come across the screen well from every single actor and actress involved in this series; babies included! This is definitely not a show to be missed.
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Whether it was the actors, the story, or the drama that played out I couldn't tell you specifically. I have to be honest, though... I did want to stop watching after the first episode. Yet somewhere this show hooked me from episode 1, too. I can't say it was the story that got my attention; because it was definitely the actors. Each one held my attention so strongly with their spirited attitudes, cheeky personalities, and their fierce passion. I definitely laughed a lot thanks to the men in this show!
However, as I continued watching, I felt more like I was dropped into the middle of a 10 episode show instead of just an 8 episode show. I feel like the actors carried this show very well, the story was definitely not your typical "sports dramatics" either, and I definitely believe this show has a strong spirit of its own. It could have absolutely gone for a couple of more episodes. It is hard to get people into swimming shows/movies/animes of any kind, I think; maybe because swimming is so fun or maybe because just watching swimming is boring... Who knows?
This is a good show to watch if you're in a rut or just starting out with Japanese dramas. This show is very captivating and very well made until the end.
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