By chance, I happen to watch the animation movie first of this story. It was too beautiful and I searched a lot about the manga and found out that there is the live drama made as well. I was so happy to find the series (even though it's complete, it's still raw. But luckily I understand Japanese a little bit, so I get most of it). After watching the anime, reading the manga and watching the drama, I felt like I couldn't get enough of watching Suzu and Shusaku's life together (I still can't move on yet.) The story is just beautiful.

The setting of the drama is in Kure, a naval city in Hiroshima province. The story told about Suzu's and her new family life during the harsh time of WWII. (it touch a little bit about the Atomic bombing at Hiroshima). It was very interesting to see how the Japanese lived and what they felt during the war. Personally, I was born from a country which was used to be occupied by the Japanese. The textbook only taught about one side view of the war. Being the oppressed or the occupier. It was interesting to see it from the other side of the view and learn that no one wants to go to war and war really does not benefit anybody (the one who starts always is the person from the above not the people).

I'm not very familiar with the casts. But they sure did a wonderful job. The act feels really natural and the story is not being forced at all. I can say very confidently that even if you read the manga, you won't be disappointed or being bored with this drama.

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This drama is worth to watch! It has a very high rating in Japan but not well known internationally I guess? It has around 20% rating in Japan which VERY HIGH. This drama has everything from lovely characters, comedy, character growth and beautiful life messages to deliver. I watched this drama 5 times already. Sometimes I find myself crying and laughing through all the show. It has around 150 episodes which are unusual for a Japanese drama (it tends to be short). However you wont find it as a problem as each episode is 15 minutes length. This drama cover about living a life to pursue your dream and the true value of family.

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Such an amazing asadora! I enjoyed the whole journey. It's such an inspiring story with an admirable main character! Asa is such a positive and resilient woman. All the side characters are pretty interesting too. The drama also has great casts. I can't believe Tamaki Hiroshi and Dean Fujioka are on it too! Since I saw Tamaki before as Chiaki from Nodame. I was amazed by his acting as a cute but irresponsible husband here. He also has a great chemistry with Haru. I really like seeing them together.

The story is based on a real-life person, Asako Hirooka. Even though it is based on her life, there are many differences between the real Asako and Asa. The story in this drama, even though is based on actual events are changed to be more enjoyable (a typical Japanese style, I must say. No melodramatic). It does make the drama more enjoyable but I think it would be also pretty interesting if they based it correctly. I mean. I would really really like to know how it is like during that era. Since I feel like the drama only shows maybe 1/10 of the struggles that the real Asako had faced.

Overall, if you ignore the differences between the real Asako and the drama, this drama is a treasure. It is very inspiring and shows you a real character growth and also point out how important for the society to support and nurture women. That women have the same capability as men or even more.


WARNING: These may make you upset if you are looking for a real real real history story. Don't read it.



The real Asako is a child from a concubine. She and Hatsu have different mothers. The real Hatsu died at the age of 25.
The real Shinjiro, is not really supportive of Asako's passion. Asako called tutors after she got permission from Shinjiro. But he did not really care or believe in her capability in the beginning. In addition, the real Shinjiro, took Asako's handmaid Mume as a concubine (it's normal at that era) after Asako lost her fertility (But Asako had a daughter before this happened). He had 4 children with Mume.

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Why the title says 'Cinderella and Four Knights?' I think its more like 'Cinderella Babysitter in Action and Four Adult-Child'? Lol. I think the story is too cliche.  I don't find anything exciting from the drama, except the visual, is good (the cast are good looking and eye candy, as well as the house and other settings, ). The story is total sucks and does not make any sense. It's like being forced and unnatural.  The ending is too rushed and not memorable. Some the actors or actress may be new... I find their acting is not that great yet.  The only thing that I like is Park So Dam. They did a great job to cast her, She is adorable and fit to be the main lead.

The heartwarming scenes are all forced too... I can't sympathize at all.  I think this drama is overrated too much or just not for me.

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What is good about this drama, the story is very realistic. It portrays some of the reality that sometimes happening in Japan. The housewife who was very dedicated to raising her children without thinking about her own needs. She neglects herself too much to the point she was disrespected by her own family. It is about a self-discovery that sometimes things need to be destroyed into ruins. From ruins or wasteland, then a new beginning will only be able to start. The only things that lacking are the pace of the story is too slow and can be too boring. The ending was somewhat an open ending. For me, it's not an exact closure for the main lead, which kind of sad. Since you follow up on her journey, you kind of want something that is definite about her journey. The drama also talked about the Nagasaki bombing during WW II.  I think the drama can take the story of WWII more dramatic in order to make it more interesting and appealing. I don't recommend it for someone who wants a closure or get bored very easily. But this drama can be good for something different from a regular drama. It's a gamble to watch.

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It's very rare for K drama to have a couple of seasons. This drama is quite popular in Korea for a cable tv drama. I always love mysteries or crime drama which made me interested to watch this series, and by chance, I find it in Netflix too.

The story is focused on the genius doctor Han Ji woon. As a part of a forensic doctor team which specializes in finding the cause of death due to some kind of weird circumstance and rare diseases. The idea is very unique and intriguing. Each episode is very interesting which made you hook. I find the story of each case is more sentimental and sappy than I would like it to be (the story does make you think but in a more sentimental way). The case sometimes can be very easy to guess or too predictable. The ending is kind of weird and forced I think. I did not expect any romance development in the story which made it really weird. I think its better if the writer did not put any romance at all into the story. The main partnership lack some chemistry. Although this drama did not make it to be one of my favorite crime dramas, I still enjoy watching it and looking forward to season 2.

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With such an intriguing story, perfect casts and acting, this drama shines brilliantly. This is not your typical k drama, as there is no romance. Instead, you will find a story of true friendship and loyalty to help someone in the needs, as well as family love. The story is too intense that might get you really frustrated. So many innocent people fall into victims and you might curse for the whole show. However, you can't stop watching it until you find the conclusion.

The female lead Sang Mi is an amazing character. Her mother is weak and sick, her dad is out of his mind with his blind faith, and she is constantly targeted to be a sacrifice to the creepy pedo white guy. Despite those things, she is strong to keep her sanity and never give up to fight back.

The draw of this drama is that I feel that Dong Cheol need more screen time. I find he is more fitted to be the real male lead than Sang Hwan. I mean. He loses everything even though he is not wrong and he has taken more risks to help Sang Mi and nearly die after all.

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I was very lucky when I watch this movie at TIFF(Toronto International Film Festival) and see the actors and directors directly too. The movie is just amazing. The city design was made by computer and looks very realistic. The action is also top notch and the end was pretty unpredictable.
There will be a lot of blood in the movie. If you are weak to such movies, then don't watch it (it has some brutal and disturbing scenes).
I like the fact that the lead has some flaw in his character. He is by no means a good cop. But by the end of the day he some good points and what happened to him is just some tragedy. One of the best Korean suspense and thriller movie.

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I find this drama is so underrated. This drama deserves more recognition.  I love the way the story is made very realistically with the setting of the business world. The story also brings you the journey of self-discovery and development as well as roller coaster ride of emotion. Yamada Ryosuke definitely did a very amazing job. This is my first time I watch his project and he outdid my expectations. I think I would look at his projects more in the future. The chemistry between Takada Yu and Azusa was shown greatly as well as the intensifying rivalry between brothers. There is a plot twist that I did not expect at the end but overall, I enjoy the whole journey.

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I watched lots of J-dramas but I never watched taiga drama, which makes this drama to be my first experience of taiga genre. After completing the series in only 3 days, I came to this question. How come I never tried to watch taiga drama?? The drama is just plainly amazing and entertaining. What I like the most about the drama are the facts that the drama is made based on real-life figures and kept staying with the truth or the facts but still entertaining. I learned a lot about Japan's history. There were a lot of amazing characters and the actors and actresses did an amazing job in making this character alive. The casts are on point. Miyazawa Rie as Lady Yodo, Ueno Juri as Go. And others.

The story focused on the three sisters of the Azai clan. They were related to Oda Nobunaga through their mother side. The three sisters will marry into 3 different families and were involved in one of the greatest battles in Japan history. Women at the warring state era of Japan lived in a harsh life. Go being the youngest of three sisters and the main focus had to face many trials. In the future, she will be the shogun's official wife as well as the mother in law of the emperor.

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I usually dislike long drama series. Mostly because i find long serial drama has too much plots and it felt dragging. However, this is not the case with this drama. Each plot has reasons and justify the progress to the end. This is the exact example of well written script.

This drama is exceptional with the push of the talented actors and actress as well. Hu Ge especially has been able to display Lin shu's passion to clear his family and army which is hidden behind his frail body. His tale is indeed sad but inspiring. He is an amazing person who is also recieved love the most from everyone around him. All of his followers follow him not because of fear, but love and loyalty. He is an unforgetable character and has become one of my most fav too.

Another thing that I love is the fact that the story highlight the importance of loyalty, family love and amazing display strategies.
This drama is a total must watch.

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For quite a while, I have not able to find any romance j drama that I like, until I stumble into this masterpiece.  I really fall in love with the fake God. Yamashita is so funny and he is really suitable for the character! The dialogue with all the characters are very witty and clearly define the theme of fated love. Apparently, the screenwriter is pretty famous for making a witty drama.  The other drama is Sekaiichi Muzukashi koi with Ohno Satoshi and Haru as leads.

What I like about the drama is the fact that the main lead is like your everyday ordinary guy who has his own struggle with love and works hard for it.  Every episode, you just want to cheer him on. In addition, I also like the fact that the female lead is cold and logical but actually has a warm heart.  I will miss this show a lot. I was so sad when the ep end, but it was a great ride without too much pull.

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For a person who expects a medical focus only might be disappointed. After some couple episodes, the drama mainly focuses on the romance and the relationship between each character.

I was blown away by the intensity of the first couple episode which sucks me in completely. I can't stop myself to keep on watching. The main male character is very interesting and the story mainly focuses on his point of view.  In the beginning, there are a lot of questions whether he is a really good doctor or just a talented yet only focus on money.

I think the idea of the story is amazing and the chemistry and the acting between Jo Won and Kim Tae Hee is just amazing. Jo Won is one of the most talented actors that I ever know. I have watched some of his drama and every time I watch him on screen, he always surprises me. The only thing that I think makes this drama kind of boring is the couple last of the eps. I find it's dragging too long and wrapt up in a very open end way. To be honest, I kind of wanting a different ending.

I recommend this drama for a person who loves angst and melodramatic drama. There are some little comedy but not much.

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I love mysteries or crime theme drama. I have watched a lot of Japanese or Western crime drama from MR.Brain, CSI, Bones, BOSS, Galileo, Criminal Minds you name it. I haven't watched a lot of Korean drama that mainly focuses on crime or mystery (I rule out drama like Pinocchio and I hear your voice) when I stumble on Vampire Prosecutor. With a high rating and success story on being made into 2 seasons, I have a lot of expectations. Unfortunately, this drama failed to deliver what I would like to see. I think this drama has a lot of potentials to deliver, with a dramatic plot and emotional impact. The idea of the story is great and the drama has talented actors as well but I find the pace, the script and the shot are not well implemented. For the first half of the story, the pace is really slow which make you want to skip.   What brings backs the life of the drama is the couple last episodes with a dramatic ending and better execution in the shooting.  Overall its an okay drama for me.   If you are looking for other Korean crime drama, I would recommend "The Chaser" as a perfect example of a great crime masterpiece (mixed with politic though).

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This drama is the first K crime drama focus that I really really like. This drama is truly a masterpiece. Each episode always hooks me and keep me going. I don't even skip any scene. Which amazing and surprising. I really enjoy the whole journey. Each character was very lovable. Each episode has a lot of meaning and just perfect. I don't think I can find any fault with this drama.

I came to really like Choi Jin Hyuk. I hope he will play in more drama as the main character. He is a very excellent actor and him always able to make his character to be cute and loveable. Not only him, all the actors and actresses are doing a great job in their acting skill and building the chemistry.  Park Kwang Ho and Sun Jae have been on my high list of my fav bromance after all!!

This drama is based on a real-life case of Hwaseong serial killer. Many crime drama and film are made based on this incident. Recently I watched Gap Dong, which is also based on the same incident. However, I feel that Tunnel has been able to grasp the case and foretell it in a way-way better than Gap Dong.  The way they tell the case, the set of the victims and all other things was a work of art. Like if you notice, when he go to the past, the color of the scene has a tone of Sephia, whereas in the future has a tone of blueish to confirm its in the future.

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