I love this drama overall but I wish they would at least let Meguru-chan to win against Nagi ðŸ˜
When Kanade mention that hyakunin isshu was written by losers I already know she wouldnt win and I honestly I prefer it went that way. There is a trend for Genz people to always compare themselves to others because social media. The messaging for chihayafuru is always consistent.
I put Chihayafuru side by side with Rurouni Kenshin as best anime live action adaptation and this sequel surprisingly exceeded my expectation. It is one of the reason why I love Japanese dramas/movies a lot. These poems are the foundation of Japanese society and as what they show in this 2025 sequel those poems will always be relevant. I love how the new MC Meguru is very different from Chihaya you could tell the character is written now and not 10 or 20 years ago. The development is very realistic and somewhat inspiring and how it connects and enrich an original character like Kanade is stroke of genius. What a character and Touma Ami give it justice, Mone Kamishiraishi is great too especially at that last part. Episode 5 and 10 is a masterpiece if only the drama had that quality in all episode I would give it a 10 but overall this is a really solid drama. One of the best Japanese drama this year.
This show got some cool characters with some very cool intros for them. It's like characters in a video game. The most interesting so far is the ainu archer played by Shota Sometani he is very good playing these cool characters lol. Love those fights very creative he got some aimbot with that bow. His reunion with Ito Hideaki since WoodJob! is such an epic fight sadly it got cut short cause of plot. The ninja is an intriguing character too we still don't know if he is an ally or he betray them later on. Hate Higashide or not but the dude can really act he is perfect for that character. I feel Kaya Kiyohara is a bit younger for her role but acting wise she didn't fall short. Overall it is a very enjoyable cool fight scenes with netflix pacing. I would say zero boring moments a very bingeable show. The fights are very kenshin-y than old classic samurai movies.
Such a good movie it get heavy in the middle especially towards the end but ended up positive. What a heartwarming ending. Sacchan is a great character and Ito Aoi is such a great actress. The thing I love the most is the dialogue Japan is just unmatched when it comes to it.
I knew it. That's why it has hirugao vibes. People behind hirugao work on this drama. Poetic unapologetic mess it dives deep into human minds, exploring that intricate aspects of thoughts and feelings. The reason why I watch Japanese dramas so far I love it.
I do hope Miyazaki Yu will get popular after this and opportunities will open for her. I always root for underdog stories like Akane Saijo this is her first big role. She is just darn baddass and cute playing drums.
15 years ago in the movie beck they had too mute Satoh Takeru because the character was described to have an angelic voice and he can't sing. Today is totally different he is like a band vocalist It actually surprised me like he summoned his inner Taka or Yojiro Noda on that stage. The first 5 minutes in episode 1 is one of the most epic scenes in Japanese dramas. The direction, vibe, cinematography, skill, music it is perfect. TENBLANK just became my favorite fictional band in any media. They should just make it real and tour Japan. The vocalist got charisma, the long haired guitarist got great style, boy next door keyboardist and the gutsy cute barefoot drummer.
Sadly as much as I enjoy epic well executed scenes the story is very weak. It is cliche some scenes even unrealistic like for example that boat scene. Also not enough characterization. This is my problem with some jdramas on netflix too much style little substance yes you have the budget now but please don't forget your roots. Comparing it to a jdrama like quartet is night and day. I understand they aim for different audience if this is normal drama they will focus on the theme, better dialogue and characterization.
I enjoy the slowburn romance loved that ending. A fascinating film about how technology connects people. Made in mid 90s early internet era. If you want to enter into a time capsule watch this movie. Silent moments is everything superb editing.
If this anything similar to more than words (same director) then I think there would be 2 scenario on how people would hate it. 1. people will hate the realism 2. long lingering shots zen af and I see people hate that too.
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TENBLANK 30 years later
Sadly as much as I enjoy epic well executed scenes the story is very weak. It is cliche some scenes even unrealistic like for example that boat scene. Also not enough characterization. This is my problem with some jdramas on netflix too much style little substance yes you have the budget now but please don't forget your roots. Comparing it to a jdrama like quartet is night and day. I understand they aim for different audience if this is normal drama they will focus on the theme, better dialogue and characterization.
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