She is such a fantastic actress!! I first saw Ueno in Nodame Cantabile which was awesome, Ouroboros and just recently Last Friends! I couldn't believe it was the same person, now that's how you she's skilled in her art ♡
Michiru is the epitome of annoying... everyone was doing everything they could to protect her but she wanted to be dumb about it, I couldn't even feel bad for her when Takeru found her with the eye mask on. I'm still on episode 6 but I will say superb acting by Ruka and Takeru, best characters of the whole drama
Damn.... that last episode had me shook! This was a pretty good drama, took many twists and turns and had me clicking "Next Episode" every time. I feel like everyone is a bit harsh on Aki, I think her character was fitting considering the situation (in Japan, amongst many judgy mothers, etc)
Now for some specific details I'll put behind a spoiler tag! Please close it if you haven't watched!!
I won't lie, it was super frustrating seeing Ayaka act out so badly at home that I too, felt for Endo when she was stuffing the karaage into Ayaka's mouth. In fact, this made the show even more emotionally touching and highlighted how Japanese the story was. Japanese society is so bent on saving face and having everyone stay in their lane that when someone loses it and snaps, we can truly believe it. Endo had been suffering Ayaka's tantrums, the absence of her husband at critical times, and constant criticism from her snooty neighbors, yet she still powered through with a calm and collected demeanor. She never hit Ayaka once, and always cleaned up after the mess. Her character was so strong... I only wish Ayaka had talked to her mother about the bullying instead of yelling at every single soul except Shiho (who, by the way, was a complete bitch for a middle schooler, like damn!). I was really happy when that final fight at school broke out.
The ending was satisfying. I'm happy that Shinji, Ayaka, and Hinako can now stick together. Plus, I hope Junko gets to a good place and forgives herself after killing her husband. Her worries as a mother, and commoner (if you remember, because she came from a poorer background compared to her husband) were very real.
Wow just finished watching this, I must say this truly lives up to the name of 'drama'. The plot was well made, and it's one of those crime/drama shows where you piece together the mystery each episode. I came here after watching Ishida Yuriko in NigeHaji but I must say Suzuki Kyoka really stole the show with her superb acting. It's a must-watch!
Watched this a while back but I think it would be good to give my 2 cents; this drama sucked...not even gonna lie. I only stayed for Jun Jae and Takuya. I would have given the drama a 1 if it weren't for them. The rest of the couples were soooooo annoying, especially the room with the girl hiding her true nature in front of her boyfriend; it's a good thing she ended up with the French guy so she could stop frontin'. I also felt really bad for the older couple and the guy just rejecting the idea of marriage in her face when they had been together for so long. Also their bathroom humor really grossed me out... I just didn't find it funny >_>. The older girl and the young band dude was such a waste of time, she clearly didn't care about where her life was going because it was stagnant as hell with the boy even after he started getting some recognition (also why didn't they help the musician with his under eye bags???? bruh)
I think I expected a lot more bc Room 709's story felt super progressive and positive in representation but yeah... disappointing. Don't get your hopes up because the show was grossly over-hyped :/
I wish some more time had been dedicated to Yuri-chan and Kazami, I was definitely more invested in their relationship haha! (really wished Kazami-san had gone in for the kill when they were in Yuri's apartment *but* I like how she was in control of the situation tbh)
Sometimes I hate how dramas focus on career women and how they are somehow 'lacking' because they aren't married/in a relationship, but I really admired Yuri's drive and her approach to both the workplace and her personal life. She was such a relatable character <3
This was a really nice drama that at first didn't grab me like I was expecting it to. The characters had great development as the story moved on. I will say that in the last two episodes, Mikuri was getting a little bit annoying, but the ending was still satisfying and I enjoyed watching this drama :)
It was okay but the conclusion was kind of hard to understand with all the time traveling; nonetheless it was a nice short drama to watch as an Aya fan :)
Great lighthearted drama with funny story lines and characters you grow to love, also I'm going to hop on the bandwagon and also crown episode 9 as the funniest episode haha!
I enjoyed this drama! It was very dramatic (especially the special effects lol) but I think it did a good job of showing how the actions/thoughts of parents affect the livelihood of children; they really do imitate what's around them and it's good to always talk to them and encourage them to do their best
So I watched the whole series without subs (so happy I've reached this level of proficiency!) and honestly the series was a let down. I think more in depth analysis on the mother would have added to the story line better and explain why her obsession with her daughter was so strong. Plus, the episodes dragged on and this is only 8 episodes long lol. The ending was happy of sorts but I don't think it was deserved, I needed more intensity. The fight scene between Gotou's mom and Mizuki's mom was nicely intense though!
ALSO they never explain Mizuki's 10 yen-sized bald spot on the back of her head? My theory was that the mother shaved some of her hair while she was very young and sleeping to make a doll but the mother didn't know about it... maybe it was just of natural causes lol
I watched this in middle school so around the age of the protagonist, and it was really a humbling experience full of raw emotion. I had just started watching j-dramas too and seeing different cultural perspectives on teen pregnancy was quite thought provoking. I think sometimes the emotions were so real that I felt uncomfortable not knowing how to process this heavy stuff as a kid, but as an adult now I definitely recommend this show.
This was a very enjoyable movie! I love how honest the characters became as the movie progressed. The humor was spot on and this movie put Kiritani Mirei on my radar. It's definitely worth a watch
Honestly I was expecting so much better, but the drama played up too many cliches that I have really grown tired…
I wholeheartedly agree (to be honest I was surprised how many people seemed to have enjoyed the drama)
What is so radical about having a male love interest who actually shares his feelings and cares for the emotional well-being of the heroine?? Because that's the only way a romance drama can present what a healthy relationship should ideally be like *ugh*
It's worth a watch :D
I won't lie, it was super frustrating seeing Ayaka act out so badly at home that I too, felt for Endo when she was stuffing the karaage into Ayaka's mouth. In fact, this made the show even more emotionally touching and highlighted how Japanese the story was. Japanese society is so bent on saving face and having everyone stay in their lane that when someone loses it and snaps, we can truly believe it. Endo had been suffering Ayaka's tantrums, the absence of her husband at critical times, and constant criticism from her snooty neighbors, yet she still powered through with a calm and collected demeanor. She never hit Ayaka once, and always cleaned up after the mess. Her character was so strong... I only wish Ayaka had talked to her mother about the bullying instead of yelling at every single soul except Shiho (who, by the way, was a complete bitch for a middle schooler, like damn!). I was really happy when that final fight at school broke out.
The ending was satisfying. I'm happy that Shinji, Ayaka, and Hinako can now stick together. Plus, I hope Junko gets to a good place and forgives herself after killing her husband. Her worries as a mother, and commoner (if you remember, because she came from a poorer background compared to her husband) were very real.
Good drama :)
I think I expected a lot more bc Room 709's story felt super progressive and positive in representation but yeah... disappointing. Don't get your hopes up because the show was grossly over-hyped :/
Sometimes I hate how dramas focus on career women and how they are somehow 'lacking' because they aren't married/in a relationship, but I really admired Yuri's drive and her approach to both the workplace and her personal life. She was such a relatable character <3
ALSO they never explain Mizuki's 10 yen-sized bald spot on the back of her head? My theory was that the mother shaved some of her hair while she was very young and sleeping to make a doll but the mother didn't know about it... maybe it was just of natural causes lol
What is so radical about having a male love interest who actually shares his feelings and cares for the emotional well-being of the heroine?? Because that's the only way a romance drama can present what a healthy relationship should ideally be like *ugh*