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USA
In case you don't know Hospital Playlist is about a 5, 30-something doctors who have been close friends since college. The 5 of them let off steam by forming a garage (well basement) band. Hence the playlist part of the title. There are several stories woven into the fabric of HP. There are the patients, the hospital staff and their interactions with the core 5, and the core 5 themselves. The 5 have separate side stories that cris cross nicely. The same way all of our stories intersect with friends and family I would assume. Screenwriter Lee Woo Jung did a very good job juggling the stories, the sweet and bittersweet. The director, Shin Won Ho, did an excellent job as did his editors.
The cast is what truly made the drama special. Each lead actor brought something unique and different to the screen. The character's personalities were unfolded wonderfully. They were fantastic. Not just the lead and supporting actors, but the guest stars were wonderful. The guests I'm referring to mostly played the patients. From the children to the elderly, they were brillant. I caught myself wanting to console so many patients. It was ridiculous how many times I wanted to cry; how many times I was happy; how many times I wanted to kick them and yell snap out of it. OK I did the yelling part. My family just looked at with raised eyebrows. There really was no stand out acting among the 5. They were a true ensemble amongst themselves. I will admit Jo Jung Suk's Dr. Lee Ik Jun was my favorite from his first to last scene. If I had to pick one thing I didn't like, it was seeing the band in almost every episode. Thankfully, their stories moved along during the singing, but oft times I could have done without. But, honestly, it wasn't that bad.
The music was good. I usually don't pay much attention to it, but as I stated the 5 form a band and sing in every episode. All 4 of the men have great voices, especially experienced stage/musical actor, Jo and Yoo Yeon Suk. I don't know if Jeon Mi Do can sing, but her character most definitely can not! I have to say I did like the songs they sang. They seemed to convey the mood of each episode. I just wish it weren't each episode.
I'm not big on rewatching, but I can see Hospital Playlist having a large rewatch value for those that do, especially since season 2 will be out next year. Rewatch or not, it's definitely worth a first watch. It's emotional. It's funny. It's uplifting. It can be sad, but not depressing. It's addictive. Mostly, it's enjoyable.
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As I stated the mysteries were remedial. Very little comes in the way of twists and the red herrings were more like pale pink. It was almost like watching an episode of Columbo. You know whoever he bothers is the killer. The who is a given. The how is what it's about. Unlike Columbo there is an underlying mystery/force behind all the other mysteries. The writers skim the political surface of the British annexation, racism, and ruthlessness. I wish they would have delved further. At first I had remind myself that this is Chinese drama and there's only so much one can air. After a couple of episodes the thought never crossed my mind.
The acting was very good. I loved every scene with Hu and Zhang. They had great chemistry. Yan had to be taken with a grain of salt. She is a bully and childish. The character can be great one second and completely annoying the next. Aside from her wardrobe, there was really nothing likable about her. The supporting cast was good. As a whole they were solid.
Let me take a moment to mention the production which was superb. The sets and wardrobe were sublime. Admittedly, I adore the fashion of the 1930's and 40's. The music was also great. I caught 2 modern songs that were out of place. One character was humming a song and a 30s style arrangement of "Dancing In the Streets" was played in a club. It makes me wonder what else I may have missed. The opening and ending titles are extremely good CG accompanied by fantastic songs. The opening theme "Enigma" by Chinese rapper After Thought sets the tone for each episode, while Shu Si Ding's sexy "Awake" leaves you with a sense of wonder.
While I wish the writer was more daring, I did enjoy MRIAD completely from beginning to end. I don't know if I'd ever watch it again, but I'd definitely check out a sequel. I'd like to know what's next for the characters. Overall, I'd give it a 9-9.5.
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1- Poor production
2- Crappy acting
3- Bad screenwriting
4- .... Guess there's only 3.
From the beginning you can tell the production company put very little money into this movie. The film quality is great for 1999. It looks like it was done on VHS tape. It's definitely not digital. The entire movie takes place on a ship. They didn't use money to build sets. There was no reason why the film quality was sub-par. Indies don't even look this poor any more. Also, this is an R rated movie due to rape scenes, partial nudity, and sex scenes.
OK the acting was bad for the most part. The cast has talent, but you wouldn't be able to tell. I think part of the reason for the poor performances is that they had nothing to go on. It looks like the director said, "Ok just lay there and look hungry. Yeah, that's good." The script was just as poor. The words coming out of their mouths seemed to be strung together by a H.S. sophomore (and, yes, I just insulted high school sophomores).
The only good thing I can say is that there was one interesting character. He's the only reason why I kept watching it. I had a question as to the nature of the character and I still do. The question goes unanswered.
They had an interesting idea and concept; a kernel of hope, but they killed it. It would have been truly thought provoking if it had been laid in the hands of a much more capable crew.
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The plot, the writing, the directing and editing, the entire production is fantastic. They doubled down on the backstabbing and scheming. The political intrigue wasn't as upfront as was the investigation. They prosecutors are a big part of Season 2.
The acting is superb. I mentioned in my Chief of Staff review that Shin Min Ah was so far removed from her usual type of role that I forgot it was her. I did in season 2 as well. They got a shot of those dimples and it hit me who she was. Kim Gab Soo was as mesmerizing in this as he was in season 1. He only lost in his scene stealing to Jung Woon In. Lee Jung Jae embodied his character. This was the first time I've seen him in a drama. He is wonderful.
Chief of Staff, the full series, is fantastic. Season 2 brings everything from both seasons to a satisfying close. However, they leave you hoping you may see some of the characters again. It's like a great book that you couldn't put down for a while even after you've finished.
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The cast led by Lee Jung Jae was impeccable. Shin Min Ah was so good and so far removed from her typical characters that I forgot it was her. If it weren't for her dimples, I would have thought she was someone else. They were good. Everyone was good, but Kim Gab Soo was brillant! He stole the show. He was mesmerizing in every scene. (FYI: Kim plays the President in Designated Survivor 60 Days. I watched them simultaneously and confused myself a few times. LOL)
The incidental music was great. Honestly, I don't remember any songs. I'm sure there was at least one slow song in it, but it was irrelevant.
I finished Chief of Staff 2 the other day and am ready to rewatch both back to back now. How's that for rewatch value?!
If you like political intrigue & murder, Chief of Staff is a great series. You really can't do much better.
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Live depicts the lives of rookie cops and their mentors and how their work and family life intermingle. The writing was excellent. I did not know what to expect when I started watching it. When I first heard of Live, it was listed as a comedy. It is not. If I had to catergorize it, I'd put it under slice of life. Drama. Comedy. Action. Romance. It's all in there. It has many scenes that will make you smile, but it also has several that will make you sad and even anger you. The writers did a great job at balancing the emotions and climate of each episode. Was it 100% perfect? No, I'd be lying if I said it was because nothing is perfect. However, the story is well told.
The story is also well acted. Wonderfully acted as a matter of fact! The male leads were played by Lee Kwang Soo and Bae Sung Woo. Now, I will confess that I watch everything Lee Kwang Soo because I think he's an excellent actor and not respected enough. He has never failed to entertain me. I've only seen one other drama Bae Sung Woo has been in and I don't even remember him. Trust me when I say, I will remember him now. Lee plays rookie to Bae's seasoned vet. The 2 clash from the beginning but their relationship develops into one of mutual respect and friendship. The female leads (Jung Yoo Mi and Bae Jun Ok) are also Korean officers, which is uncommon in Korean drama. They're both strong willed and determined women who don't back down. There's a marvelous scene of Bae Jun Ok confronting the all male hierarchy in the police. It was beautifully brillant! The rest of the cast is peppered with seasoned scene stealing vets like Sung Dong Il, Jang Hyun Sung, Lee Soon Jae as well as some and up and comers to keep an eye on.
Usually, I hate how music is used in most dramas. I have to admit TVN music editors do a pretty good job. I did get tired of hearing the same songs, but they weren't played for what seemed like 3 minutes at a time while we re-watched scenes we just saw. I was surprised the main song(s) weren't by Korean artists, but they fit with the characters and the atmosphere. Thus, I believe, they were good choices.
I'm also not a big re-watch fan, but I am honestly ready to marathon Live again right now. I hope they do a sequel and not make the mistake of hiring a brand new cast. * fingers crossed *
There are some dramas that end perfectly with about 18 episodes; some that you wish did end with 18 episodes; and some you wish had a few more episodes. Live is the latter. If you like cop shows that delve into what happens in the precinct and the private lives of the officers, then you should be watching Live.
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To roll it back a bit for anyone clueless about FMA. It's the story of 2 brothers, Edward and Alphonse Eldric, and their adventures as alchemists. Ed is a "dog of the state," a state employed alchemist who travels to places of upheaval. They're kind of like national police. As children Ed and Al performed a alchemic transmutation that is against the law of nature and dangerous. In doing so Ed lost an arm and leg but gained the ability to transmute without using a circle (kind of like a spell without an incantation). Al lost his entire body and his soul was tethered to a suit of armor by Ed. Together they seek a way to get back what they've lost.
The script was good. The writer pulled in aspects from the manga and animes. There was no doubt this was the world of FMA. The case was excellent. At first I had my doubts about Ryosuke Yamada, but he became Ed. No doubt. It's a shame that they had actors on the caliber of Jun Kunimura and Fumiyo Kohinata for such small roles, but maybe they'll reappear somehow. The music was good and I will probably re-watch this during the weekend.
I'm a huge fan of FMA and this was just another entrance into their universe. Was it perfect? Heck no, but I doubt it could have been done any better. It was a fun watch. I enjoyed myself. What more can you ask for really?
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When I read the synopsis, I thought The Bros would be a remake of "Passed Away," a 90's funeral comedy starring Bob Hoskins and William Peterson. It isn't. The only similarities are the 2 brothers and their disconnect from their father. Dong Suk Ma and Dong Hwi Lee play 2 estranged brothers that head to the family estate after the death of their father. Both have hidden agendas that are the real reasons they have headed home in 20 years. Suk Bong Lee (Ma) is the eldest brother. He's a broke lecturer and adventurer who dreams of finding a national treasure. Lee Joo Bong (Lee) is the 2nd brother who works for a company wanting to run a highway through the family's property. The brother's relationships and shenanigans are what make the movie. The story isn't much different from other funeral comedies but they did leave out any debauchery, which was refreshing. There's also the weird woman. In most comedies at least one of the brothers would have fallen for her, but not this one. The Bros just think she's odd.
Although they look nothing alike and you'd be hard pressed to think them full blood brothers, Ma and Lee are wonderful in their roles. Their chemistry was really good. I think there's something about Ma's 'hard working guy just trying to get ahead' look that leads him to play characters with sincerity even when the character isn't very trustworthy. You trust in him and it causes an instant chemistry on camera. I'm not very familiar with Lee, but he did a good job as did Honey Lee (how many Lee's were in this movie?) as the weird woman. The supporting cast was great. Jung Jae Jin played a family elder. He was a scene stealing marvel. He was hilarious, especially at the end when he lost his composure and tried to fight one of the brothers. I know it's advertised as having a guest appearance by Ji Chang Wook. The emphasis is appearance. He's in the movie 5 minutes or less. Do not watch this movie because you're his fan and wish to see him. You will be disappointed.
The music was fitting. I liked the theme used for the 'weird woman.' It was sufficiently silly sounding.
The rewatch value for me is high as I tend to rewatch funeral comedies at least once.
Overall, I'd give The Bros an 8.5. It was funny and entertaining. It will not break any records and it won't movie the industry forward. It is what it is, an entertaining quirky comedy.
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OK I'm done. That's my review right there. Honestly, I should hit submit and then edit because this is my 2nd review. I accidentally loss the first one right at the end. It was good, too. * sigh * ANYWHO... Prison Playbook is an excellent black comedy. It literally became one my favorite Korean dramas while I was watching it. I can't recommend watching it enough. It's the first Korean drama I've seen that bromance is the main part of the story and isn't being used a beard for some sappy romance stories. The 2 or 3 romances are side stories and not really part of or the crux of the story. You can basically remove them without issue.
Prison Playbook's story is one that is well written, excellently portrayed, and masterfully presented. The writing/directing team of Jung Bo Hoon and Shin Won Ho made something special here. In this prison set where women are not allowed except as visitors, they created a testosterone heavy atmosphere that isn't quite what you might think it would be (aside from the cussing perhaps). The 2 also paired for the Replay dramas of which I've watched nada, but think maybe I should. This pair along with the editing made watching Prison Playbook fun. For the most part flashbacks are used to tell the story and move it along, not to sell whatever song is being played.
I got the impression that the staff had fun watching PP being filmed. That's solely because of it's fantastic cast. The cast led by Park Hae Soo as Kim Je Hyuk, a hard working professional baseball player that winds up in jail due to his rage issues, and Jung Kyung Ho as Lee Joon Ho, a correctional officer and ex-baseball player who has known Je Hyuk since grade school. Together these 2 corral an entourage of zany characters with befitting nicknames like Looney ( <3 ) and Headache. Watching the relationships develop and in some cases abruptly end is what made PP worthwhile. In the beginning you may think Je Hyuk is a simpleton, but you realize he's just a simple man. Things are as they are with him. I've got to say this is the first time I've ever seen someone look like a Romulan or Vulcan and not be on Star Trek. His blank stares are precious. In the beginning you think he's thinking 'wtf have I done' then you think he's thinking of how he's gonna get his way. That or he's thinking of using a Vulcan neck pinch. Je Hyuk spends most of his time with the cell members of 2-6: Min Chul, the lovable gangster and cell boss; KAIST, the con-man that thinks showering is optional and has a killer kick; Looney, "that bastard druggie" that says and does pretty much anything he choses and becomes the beneficiary of KAIST's kicks daily; the petition writing Dr. Ko that knows the regs of correctional facilities better than the employees; Capt. Yoo who may be an innocent man; and Crony a gangster that's best as a lackey. There are other inmates, of course, like Jailbird and the aforementioned Headache, who screams for hours on end. There's also the other correctional facility employees that impact Je Hyuk, most especially Lt. Paeng played by the incomparable Jung Woong In. I wasn't sure if he really wasn't Lt. Paeng in real life. He completely embodied the role. I adored every single last one of the crazy characters save 1. I did not like Ji Ho. If you watch anime or dramas based on animes/mangas, you have undoubtedly run into the girl next door/best friend type that never tells him how she feels and doesn't really know how badly she's screwed up until she loses out to the big boobied alien girl with superpowers. Ji Ho is the best friend. There was never an alien girl. Ji Ho won. Now, I now why the girl next door should never win. Why? Because she's annoying af. Ji Ho alone screen time equaled fast forward for me.
The music is pretty good. I RARELY like the music. PP ranges in it's music from Frank Sinatra standards to hip hop. That kept my eyes from rolling. The opening them called OK by Bewhy (produced by Gray) sets the tone for the entire show. I also adore The Door by Kang Seung Yoon (who plays Jean Val Jean in the show) and Mino is produced by Zico and is a great song. Of course there's the overly used little love song. It's not bad, but the Soul and Hip Hop songs kept it alive for me.
I usually preface this part by saying I rarely re-watch a drama because I don't have the time. I already rewatched an episode of Prison Playbook. I was going through withdrawal too fast. I needed a Looney fix.
Is Prison Playbook the best drama I've ever watched? No, but it's one of them. Is it the most entertaining? Right, now I'm going to have to say, it sure the hell is. My biggest issue is that they left us hanging. I'm sure we all understand that prisoners don't usually have long lasting relationships. They come and go, but when your made to fall in love with some of these guys you have the right to expect some kind of finale. Even a brief synopsis on each of them at the end would have been sufficient. Other than that Prison Playbook is utterly enjoyable. You'll love it unless you're some giant emo melo fan that can't deal with laughter, men being men without women, and a few tears every now and again.
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This adaptation is well done. The 30 minute episodes are intriguing and lend to the urgency Satoru feels as he attempts to save his friends. The production value for this drama was set high. Perhaps it was because of the popularity of the manga, anime, and full length movie. This leads me to the wonderful cast. The adult leads and supports were very good, and the child actors equally so (perhaps better), especially Reo Uchikaawa (young Satoru). They also did a great job matching the actors. It wasn't a stretch to believe that kid grew to look like that adult. Side note: How good looking is Jin Shirasu? The photo on here does him 0 justice.
The music was good. It wasn't overpowering nor was it annoying. Music placement or lack thereof is something the Japanese excel at. I can't stand music videos in the middle of show. If you love them, then you will be disappointed. My rewatch disclaimer: I don't re-watch drama. It's rare. I would easily say yesto re-watching Boku Inai, which is why my rewatch value is high.
Fantastic drama. Period. Great writing. Great cast. High production value. Never boring. WATCH THE ANIME! ;)
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Before I say anything I want to officially state that I took off 1 point for the sappy, unnecessary, inexplicable, and downright boring last approximate 30 minutes of Black. It was like it was written by completely different writers, which, as we know, is not unheard of. But that's the end. Let's go to the beginning.I waffled on whether or not to watch Black because I thought it would be a regurgitation of Goblin from the reaper's point of view. It is not. Black's a completely different story and for my money one that is told, presented, and written much better. Black is the story of Grim Reaper 444 nicknamed Black, as he attempts to circumnavigate humanity. While he tracks down an escaped reaper, he inadvertently becomes involved in a series of murders and cover-ups. Take out the supernatural aspect and it's a really good cop drama.
For the most part the writing was excellent. There's a quite a bit of dark humor and one liners. The story is layered and twisty. Just when you think you know it all and that you've gotten to the meat, there's another layer to peel back. Situations and scenes that seem to be inconsequential come back right when you've forgotten all about it. Black is pretty much finished mid-way episode 18. Have you ever watched a great drama that is finished may 15-20 minutes into the last episode and wonder why they just didn't extend the episode before? Black is one of those. They finish it with sappy melodrama that didn't exist in any of the previous episodes. I'm dying to ask a couple of "how did they expect/explain...," "why.....," but I have no way of wording them that wouldn't be spoilers.
The cast was great. Hands down a talented cast. It never felt like 1 member was being dragged along by his or her hair by better actors. I adore character actors and you'd be hard pressed to find one better than Kim Won Hae. Bless his scene stealin' heart. There's none better. There's not many female Korean actresses that I like. There's Kim Mi Kyung, Sun Ah, Park Shin Hye, and Go Ah Ra (perhaps a few more but I can't think if their names). Granted she's typecast as the strong feisty type, but it fits her and she damn good. She always manages to hold her own no matter who she is in a scene with. This was my first time seeing Song Seung Heon and he was good. He delivered the best one liners without cracking a smile. He did a wonderful job displaying Black's journey from emotionless to emotion. The rest of the cast gave solid performances. If I had any issue with the cast, it would be their ages. This is a problem I have far too often with Korean dramas. The apparent ages of the adult actors don't mesh with the story or the child characters. An example would be a spoiler. Seriously, this show is so layered almost everything is a spoiler.
The music..eh. I've never been big on the Korean penchant on basically selling a song in their dramas. Some producers/networks go overboard causing it to have the opposite effect on me. I begin to loathe the song instead of like it. Not so with Black. I didn't feel like I was being sledgehammered with 1 or 2 songs. I have no interest in listening to the OST. Honestly, my rewatch value is low because I almost never rewatch a drama. However, if I were to want to rewatch a drama, Black has a higher chance than most.
Overall I give Black an 8.5-9. I thoroughly enjoyed everything about it up until the later half of the final episode. Had the ending not been so sophomoric and poorly thought out, Black easily would have gotten a 9.5-10.
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One thing I've learned over the years about Kame is that he manages to have chemistry with everyone. I don't know if it's a Pisces ebb and flow thing, but there's never been a point in any of his dramas that I've thought 'ugh, why are they even in the same space?' He may prefer other roles (murderer, thief, alien, spy), but he excels at comedy and romance. In Boku Unmei he leads a great cast that work together like a well oiled machine. Aside from the 3 leads, the cast is peppered with great veteran actors. Their chemistry is fantastic. They truly work well together.
Boku Unmei's production is top notch. It's well written. The directing and editing are good and there are no glaring continuity issues. There are many humorous if not downright funny scenes. The funniest are, of course, the ones between Mokoto and God. So, yeah, the story is pretty damn good. It's fairly original. God comes and tells an ordinary salaryman that he has to romance and impregnate his destined woman within a few months in order to save the world in 30 years. No pressure.
The music is fine. There's a lot of classical including my favorite, Claire de Lune. The ending theme sung by Kame and YamaPi is fun only because of the ending scenes. Other than that it's pretty forgettable.
Boku Unmei no Hito is a thoroughly enjoyable romcom with a high rewatch value. The characters are oddballs and the cast is great. The story is solid and good. You don't have to be someone who has been waiting for a Nobuta reunion of sorts to enjoy it. If you've never seen any of these actors before or if you've never watched a Japanese drama (for some odd reason), this is the one to watch.
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In a nutshell, Freeter/NEET (whatever you want to call him) Kwon Yoo finds himself beautifully set up for a murder. Like most NEETs he spends most of his day playing online MMOs. He is the chief or leader of a raid party in what appears to be his favorite MMO. There is a fantastic scene that takes place in the game. Honestly, I thought this would be on the level of certain animes that have people possibly stuck in their games like BTOOM! or even Log Horizon. It's not. The production team did a very good job introducing the game and the real world. They make it clear this is no fantasy. His team come from behind their computers to help prove his innocence. Because of that I found the story somewhat original.
The cast is great. JCW did a very good job as Kwon Yoo, especially once he realized he needed to toughen up and protect himself to survive. The cast has some of my favorite Korean character/supporting actors like Oh Jung Se (recently in Missing 9), Kim Sang Ho (Missing 9, TEN), and Kim Won Hae (currently seen in Strong Woman DBS). Woo Hyun also has a small weird role that fit him perfectly. The cast did a fine job. They had chemistry, whether be it friendly or hatred. The connections were there.
The music was good. It helped at excitement and tension at the right places. I don't remember any actual songs, but, to be honest, one would have been out of place.
I would definitely watch this again. I hope that Netflix gets it soon so there can be actual subs timed correctly. That's right I watched a version lacking subs and what subs there were were poorly timed AND I still recommend it!
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What was done well: The film is heavy on the environment as it should be considering we're talking a sea creature and what man is doing to the oceans. The cast is also good for their roles.
What was done not so well: The CGI was iffy. The story is shallow (a little water humor there).
The story isn't your typical The Little Mermaid. I won't spoil it for you, but let's just say Ariel isn't looking for her prince. Instead Chow did an interesting twist on the old Hans Christian Andersen story. A tycoon buys a gulf without any idea about the marine life. His partner (and crazed stalker) has a team of scientist using new tech to chase away protected marine life so the area can be developed. The mermaids aren't too happy about this. I think the idea is interesting and sound. I just wish it had been played out and developed more.
Like I said the cast was good for their roles. What I mean is they didn't have very much acting to do. It seems like the script was thin with very little meat on it's bones. Much of the cast was reduced to silly and primarily unfunny gags that Chow has done much better. That being said I enjoyed Deng Chao's performance. He was entertaining.
The music. OMG the music. Only if you are a lover of Chinese opera. I'm still trying to figure out how Chao was latin dancing to traditional Chinese music. The man has moves. It's weird, but it seemed like the music was mixed too loud. It was overpowering to me sometimes. It didn't really add to the story, help convey emotion, or push the story along.
I have no need to rewatch this movie. Admittedly, I wouldn't mind seeing the entire office scene including Chao's dancing again. They can keep the rest.
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Yowamushi Pedal (Yowapeda) is one of my favorite (if not my #1) sports anime. I find it completely engrossing and many of the characters are endearing. I'm always hesitant to look at live actions not based on a slice of life because I think they tend to be awful This was not the case with Yowapeda. I really enjoyed it. So much so that I finished the all too short drama in 1 sitting. The story revolves around Onoda Sakamichi, a freshman at Sohoku High School, who in his quest to revive the anime club and make friends realizes the joy of cycling and road racing. The one thing the Japanese excel at is storytelling. What other countries take 16-25+ episodes to tell, the Japanese tell in less than 12. It's no different here. The anime sometimes draws out some of the competition. The drama does not. It is very succinct. Yes, there are things missing, but you really don't need them. The story is very well told. Obviously, and I don't think this is a spoiler, they could not have covered the Inter High in 7 episodes. That's for season 2 (cross fingers).
The cast is good. Many of the characters never looked like high schoolers so it's no surprise that the majority of the actors look like HS is a decade or 2 (maybe 3) behind them. One thing that infuriates me with live actions is when the actors don't look like the characters they're playing. The character's hair is blonde or pink but the actor's hair is jet black. Huh? Not so with Yowapeda. I was pleasantly surprised to see that Makashima even had green hair with highlights. Naruko's hair is really red. Not only did they get the looks right, the voices were eerily like the seiyuu's for many of the characters, especially Naruko. I even compared the cast list to see if any of the actors were the same. That being said the acting itself was solid. No one will win an award but you know who they're playing and they do a good job.
The music is forgettable. I was really saddened that the "Hime" song Onoda sings is not in the live action for some reason. He has a song but it doesn't resonate or embarrass like Hime. If there is a second season, I would probably rewatch this season and go straight into the new one.
Overally the live action of Yowapeda is solid. It's fun to watch and slightly addictive.
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