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The Eternal Love
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by PHope
Jan 13, 2020
24 of 24 episodes seen
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Overall 4.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 3.5
Rewatch Value 2.5
The first part of " the enternal love " was really good.

It had potential and the couple was cute. The second couple was pretty adorable too. The leading lady was simply amazing with her switching from one personality to another.

Gradually, however, the original character got less and less screen time, and the story focused more on the modern girl and her love interest. And then, halfway through, the drama got messy, sloppy and boring. Even the performances and the couple's chemistry didn't aid with the entertainment of the drama. The SGI and the make up were kind of horrible too.

So, overall, four out of ten.

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Banjo no Himawari
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by PHope
Dec 13, 2019
4 of 4 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
" Banjo no himawari " was a good drama.

The story was pretty good, and the way they presented it was masterful and it made it seem even better, as they mashed up the mystery with the male lead's story, even past of his parents. Another great thing about this drama was the performances. The lead actor was amazing and managed to show a variety of emotions from the begining till the very ending.

I do have to admit that I had no idea what was the game and how it is played (though you can pretty much figure that out by watching this drama). That's why I feel like I missed a big part of what the drama wanted to say.

So, overall, eight out of ten.

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The Untamed
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by PHope
Nov 2, 2019
50 of 50 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
" The Untamed " managed to balance many characters and genres and end up with a decent result.

The story was nicely presented, with a perfect pace that didn't let things to get boring or confusing. They did a nice job with the many plot lines too and they even wrapped up everything in the end, leaving only very few open endings. The action scenes were plenty too and well choreographed. The characters, in addition, were interesting and had good chemistry that helped the drama a lot. The twists were unpredictable, as well, and entertaining. Finally, the performances were pretty good and the settings and costumes were beautiful.

So, overall, nine out of ten.

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Kiseki: Sobito of That Day
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by PHope
Aug 28, 2019
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
For a biographical movie, Kiseki : sobito of that day, was well presented and it didn't get boring to watch.

The family dynamics, the way the two brothers were so different and yet a family, were nicely chosen as the focus of the drama, rather than the band. That said, the music was nice and it was interesting to find out how the actual band was created.

The cast is am all stars one, packed with Japan's younger talents, so the perfrormances, as it is expected, were great.

So, overall, seven out of ten.
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Blue Summer
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by PHope
Aug 15, 2019
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Overall 3.5
Story 4.5
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 4.0
Rewatch Value 1.5
For a light, fluff movie, this one was okay.

The story is nothing special really. It was actually predictable and packed with cliches. On the plus side, you know what you are getting yourself into, as it is pretty much the well known plot path. On the other hand, it's just another teenager-lly movie.

The performances were good as well. However, the couple didn't have chemistry and the love story was weak. That love triangle didn't add anything to the story as it was just a silent note to the whole story.

So, overall, just an okay movie.
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Hito wa Mita Me ga 100%
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by PHope
Jun 14, 2019
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 4.0
I really really really wanted to love Hito wa Mita Me ga 100%. Kiritani Mirei is one of my favourite actresses and she didn't disappoint. Her character was funny, dramatic and realistic.

I also enjoyed the character's development. In addition, the friendship of the three ladies was entertaining and quite sweet. Their story was funny as well. The performances were perfect as well from all actors and actresses.

However, there was the romance. The love story started well and it got really really good, until the final twist that just ruined it all. At least the main character did the right thing. I also didn't like the fact that the other lady's story wasn't properly completed, although they did give us some short of ending.

So seven out of ten.

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Senior Secret Love: Puppy Honey 2
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by PHope
Jun 4, 2019
8 of 8 episodes seen
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Overall 4.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 2.0
I didn't really enjoy the first season, so it's not a big surprise that I didn't really like this one either.

I was expecting some more screen time with the couple and a better presentation of their relationship. However, that never happened. Actually, the drama was more about the second couple than the main one. So, overall, the story was boring and tiring to watch. At least there was a good conclusion. And the performances were good from all actors and actresses.

So, overall, 4 out of 10.
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Sunny: Our Hearts Beat Together
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by PHope
May 30, 2019
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 3.0
One thing that I liked about "Sunny : Our Hearts beat together", was the way they presented the story. And that was bitter sweet. I liked the friendship between the girls, their early days, how they met and how they bonded. Even that first love story was cute.

However, I've found the current story a bit messy and not as well presented. But, the ending was nice and I liked how they added that dancing part in the end, which wasn't shown in the movie.

I need to add here that I haven't yet watched the korean movie, so I don't know if this one was better than the original.

So, overall, six out of ten.

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The Miracles of the Namiya General Store
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by PHope
May 7, 2019
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Overall 6.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 3.5
From Namiya Zakkaten no Kiseki I liked the first and the last part.

The begining was nice, as the story started growing and the movie presented the odd parallel world that was connecting the past with the present through the letters. Midway though, the movie got a bit boring for me. It picked up a lot after a while, however, with strong dramatic scenes and just great performances. The small letter cases were nice as well, although I found myself confused by the main one at times.

So, for the performances and the world built up, six and a half out of ten.

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Assassination Classroom
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by PHope
May 7, 2019
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Overall 6.0
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 3.0
Assassination Classroom followed the anime close by, but they did messed up the ending so the story will fit the film.

The story started good, presenting the universe and the characters. The cast is an all star cast, although the main character was much more manly than the one in the anime. However, he did a good job with his acting nevertheless.

The film's plot was good until it reached a point when the story was rushed to finish. That deprived the story of the teacher-students dynamics that the movie needed to explain some of the events that happened.

So, good performances, surprisingly good CGI, nice action scenes, but rushed ending and lack of emotions: six out of ten.

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Grasshopper
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by PHope
May 7, 2019
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Overall 4.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 3.0
If I can characterise this movie in one word is that Grasshopper was confusing.

The story had premisses to become a good crime thriller, but the three main characters, as well as the rest of the criminals and so, were just there, added to the story to create the world of crime. No prior information on who they are, why they are killers and so were provided in order to get to know them. At least the main character was presented well enough so we could keep up with the story. The ending was satisfying however, as it concluded the story nicely. Again, however, the story was confusing.

So, four out of ten.

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Tegami
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by PHope
Apr 13, 2019
1 of 1 episodes seen
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Overall 6.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 3.5
What is my main concern about this movie is that they try to combine too much into so little time. It probably needed a drama so the whole tragedy of the story and the drama of the characters would properly be presented and the viewer wouldn't have to go on a rushed journey through the years. Plus, in that way the viwer could have sympathized with the characters more. Or maybe they could have presented only some years of the hero's life rather than the whole thing. Anyway, I know that there is a drama too, so maybe that one is better.
Other than that, the story is very emotional and heavy, as we see how society condemns a person because of what his brother had done, before even knowing him. Still, the plot was kind of rushed so it wasn't properly presented.
In addition, the performances were really good and that helped the movie a lot.
So, overall, six out of ten.

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Saving Rock
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by PHope
Apr 8, 2019
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 4
Overall 7.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 5.5
One thing is certain about saving rock : it is entertaining. The first episodes were solid gold, with clever humour and hilarious characters. We are introduced to the main story and how the main character tries (and often fails) to save money by living more frugal. The drama, however, slows down after a while, and the comedy is lessen. But, the bromance thrives, replacing the comedy element wonderfully. My only concern was the overdramatic-overacted scenes that could have been less. However, overall, the performances were really good. So, seven and a half out of ten.

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Apr 5, 2019
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 5.5
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 3.5
The movie was nice to watch because the fourze characters were back and they were having an adventure. But the story was so so. It was predictable and kind of cringy, especially towards the end. But, if you loved kamen rider fourze, you'll like this one, as the familiar characters are staring in it. However, otherwise, the action was just enough to keep things going and the final result lacked intensity. Finally, the performances were good from everyone and the fighting scenes well managed. So, overall, five out of ten, because the story wasn't really enjoyable.
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Lost Days
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by PHope
Mar 21, 2019
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 5.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
Lost Days remeinded me of missing nine, with a more spread up plot, if possible. The story started nicely, as the friends enjoyed their time together and, slowly, their secrets started resurfacing. The drama had its best moment in about the five or sixth episode, when the main character discovered that something was really off and he tried to pick his friends up and leave, while trying to figure out what was happening. However, that was probably when the story should have left things. After that, the story kept repeating itself and it was boring really at some point. I also didn't like the ending. Finally, the performances were really good from everyone. So, five out of ten.

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