RPG styled coming of age film very neat idea it didn't occur to me until now that JRPGS are actually the coming of age of video games. I really enjoyed watching the journey of these kids told in a WTF Japan fashion, the pacing and editing just works for me didn't even touch my phone while watching. This film is really creative it's like a toned down Tetsuya Nakashima injected with so much youth energy I'm really curious what more can this director give in the future. Also I thought that girl looks familar it turned out she's the one from those pocari sweat commercials, the boy also that kid from Koreeda's like father like son he's big now. lol
Fun, Short, Fast, Entertaining and Reflective the type of film that is for everyone especially for those who who got the same attention span of a goldfish.
Too cliche for me but atleast I enjoyed the comedy that elevator scene where 3 of them got stucked is too funny. Hanae's character makes sense given her childhood what I love the most about this drama is how it explored the relationship between these 3 orphan kids that kind of bond will last even longer than 100 years..
Life's referee hasn't called you out with a ten second count just yet that line is deep holys**t. Life tag is missing there above. I also like their talk why people choose boxing as sport and that ending perfectly executed. I hope there will be time skip at that last episode I want to see what will happen to these kids.
It's been years and I finally watched it, and now I probably know why no one had subbed it. Most mainstream viewers would get uncomfortable watching someting like this, the message not everyone will get it. To me it seems this drama is a way for Sakamoto Yuji to criticize Japan and he made it sure his voice will be heard LOUD. I don't agree that this drama should be longer, 5 episodes is enough to convery that message. It's one of those where the message is more signicant than the plot or if there is any plot at all. It mimics those random nonesense Japanese movies that has cult following around the world.
I like the relationship dynamics between the two leads like all of a sudden he found an older brother which is someone he really needed at the moment. I think I will like it more had they incorporate the girl and his younger brother more into the story, these 4 are always fun to watch, somewhat a wasted opportunity to be honest. The drama also felt a lot longer maybe 10 eps would be enough.
Short, Fun, Food, Heartache and Love 5 words I can use to describe this drama with random quirky characters that give it a lot of life. It is slice of life in a way where we observe the protagonist, a manga artist on how she spends her day gathering data for her manga, a process which is very fascinating for me.
The beginning is really slow but once it picked up it will hook your from there to the end. Akiko Ohku did it again she's really good with complex but relatable female characters . . . characters that are voiced so well and it's loud with the help of her trademark monologue stage play styled scenes. Non was really good here a bit of a revelation actually almost all scenes she's there and she never disappear. Just like Tremble All You Want the direction here is really stylish it's always good to see whenever she has total command of her work. I especially love that plane scene and how she did that ending it's not just powerful but creative.
For those who like romance this version maybe for you. I would be interested if they make it more dark zero comedy ala byakuyako I wonder how would that turnout.
This drama knows the how to do cliffhangers and that song is really good which you would appreciate as the story gets more clear. I really love that twist I didn't see that coming I thought this would be your typical romance mystery genre and I'm glad it's not. The mystery is good enough, the writing is great, it has emotional moments and a bit of comic relief which is typical for a Jdrama.
Reading the plot yeah nothing special but seeing the writer's name ah yes he can do some magic here. I'm excited to see the other casts hopefully someone like ishibashi, kotone, nao or maybe mayu matsuoka.
This is potential gem and also the first time I've seen jdrama with this format. I actually like it 15 minutes 4 episodes per week. I wonder how that affects its ratings.
I think with the right role and good script she will shine. Neko is an example she got acting chops. She has natural chemistry with whoever her partner and that thing is quite rare.
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This is potential gem and also the first time I've seen jdrama with this format. I actually like it 15 minutes 4 episodes per week. I wonder how that affects its ratings.