NamelessJigoku

Yes, she (ballast) was annoying. But she wasn't the only one who was useless there. People initially came thinking that it would be a simple martial arts tournament. So there were not only warriors there, but also children who clung to such an opportunity. We were sufficiently immersed in the problems of that time to think a little. She was annoying, but I had no questions for her.

Why did they stay? Well, it's all because of Enju's masterful manipulation.
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I can't say. I haven't read the books themselves.

Yes, they finished competently. But there might not be a second season because of the ratings? I don't even know if they'll make a second season if the first one isn't successful. It would be a shame if the efforts didn't pay off. Okada put his heart and soul into this project.
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Absolutely right.

Indeed, it depends on how old you are. But, just in case, people don't retire after thirty.

Light series. Not gloomy.
https://mydramalist.com/762955-kimi-to-yukite-saku-shinsengumi-seishunroku

WARNING!
The series will not appeal to those accustomed to Korean and Chinese fairy tales in a historical setting. There is none of the usual sterility and glitter here. It's complete hell here, darkness, dirt and slush. The entire series is permeated with death and dirt. This reflects the harsh reality of the people of that era.

If you're interested in samurai, there are many different projects available. If you want, I can recommend something more suitable. I'm not insisting.
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Have a nice day)

Yes, they only adapted one book. There are four books. But, if I'm not mistaken, a ffifth one has been released or will be released. The author recently announced it. I really hope there will be a second season. But I highly doubt it.

I screamed like an idiot when I saw him. I hope we get a second season. But I doubt it.

You didn't have to give in to other people's influence. There was no point in starting at all; why torture yourself with a genre you obviously don’t like? It's good that the torture didn't last long.

I admire you. You've have given yourself over to torture by watching a series in a genre you don't like.

Yes, that's absolutely right. People say this because they haven't watched anything else. They make ridiculous comparisons because they're ignorant. People don't strive to educate themselves. They just watch what's popular.
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Yes, "Ikusogami" is completely different from Rurouni Kenshin. Ikusogami is imbued with hopelessness. This series shows all the hardships that the samurai faced after the Boshin War. It's my favorite historical period in Japan. And I was pleasantly surprised when a survival game series immersed so deeply in the realities of those years.
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English is not my native language. I hope I'm making myself clear. It's so nice to discuss with someone who understands the topic.

I propose to discuss this. The survival game genre has been around for forty-five years. This topic has been a long-standing issue in Japan. They have been actively producing completely different works in this genre for thirty-six years. You could say that thanks to the Japanese, this genre has survived for so long.(I think so). What "enough" are you talking about?
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I assume that apart from "The Squid Game" and "Alice in the Borderlands" you don't know anything about the genre.
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Correct me if I'm wrong about you. You've raised an interesting topic, I suggest we discuss it.

It depends on the moment when it was necessary to mention it. By the way, speaking of top idols, I meant to his bandmate. He's had two projects released this year. I hope the rest of the guys will also star in this genre. I wouldn't be surprised if so.

My too. The author shows passion amazingly! This is a very beautiful and mature piece.

Old man? Wat o__O

Only those who know nothing but "Shogun" and "The Squid Game" say this. And they expertly spread their ignorance. And flocks of "clever" people follow suit. People have absolutely no desire to educate themselves.

You are absolutely right, this is a Battle Royale in a historical setting.

There may not be a second season.

Perception depends on the person.