ZhanShin_Eli
USA
Love-Hate Relationship With This Drama
Before I watched this jdrama, I looked at the reviews because the description was kinda vague and I don't know the manga it was based on. I was surprised to see mixed reviews, some liked it and some really went off on it. So I decided to give it a try despite the contradictions. I now totally understand why there are such differing opinions.
First, the story isn't bad but very extremely simple. Like, you'd think there should be this whole back story or more details about such and such but nope...there was a very clear-cut simple explanation for things. The substance to back the plot development was extremely minimal in my opinion. The story was very, in the present moment of the leads, if you get what I mean. And...they used every stereotypical romance trope/cliche out there that was possible to fit in 10 episodes. Usually, I think you'd see only a few in a drama but they stuffed a lot in. It had a lot of predictable moments because of that in each episode. A lot of things that happened or behavior that was presented just wasn't really realistic even if you keep in mind what Japanese culture is like. This comment is really more for the female lead's role. Her behavior was just very skewed. For a person that likes any type of romance show, these points are tolerable but for people out for a good story, probably not for you.
I have seen plenty of jdramas so in comparison the acting isn't bad. It really was just character flaws, plot holes, weird development, in my opinion, that affected the drama. I really don't know how it compares to the manga. I feel like if it was a very close rendition, this type of story is really more suited for manga than live-action just because the behaviors, relationships, and the story is a tad unrealistic.
Music wise, no comment. Didn't really have strong opinions.
Rewatch value...mehhh...if I'm really really bored, maybe. It wasn't bad, but it's not really good enough for a rewatch.
Overall, if you like romance of any kind like me, it's not bad. If you are a picky person and like a great story, this might not be for you.
First, the story isn't bad but very extremely simple. Like, you'd think there should be this whole back story or more details about such and such but nope...there was a very clear-cut simple explanation for things. The substance to back the plot development was extremely minimal in my opinion. The story was very, in the present moment of the leads, if you get what I mean. And...they used every stereotypical romance trope/cliche out there that was possible to fit in 10 episodes. Usually, I think you'd see only a few in a drama but they stuffed a lot in. It had a lot of predictable moments because of that in each episode. A lot of things that happened or behavior that was presented just wasn't really realistic even if you keep in mind what Japanese culture is like. This comment is really more for the female lead's role. Her behavior was just very skewed. For a person that likes any type of romance show, these points are tolerable but for people out for a good story, probably not for you.
I have seen plenty of jdramas so in comparison the acting isn't bad. It really was just character flaws, plot holes, weird development, in my opinion, that affected the drama. I really don't know how it compares to the manga. I feel like if it was a very close rendition, this type of story is really more suited for manga than live-action just because the behaviors, relationships, and the story is a tad unrealistic.
Music wise, no comment. Didn't really have strong opinions.
Rewatch value...mehhh...if I'm really really bored, maybe. It wasn't bad, but it's not really good enough for a rewatch.
Overall, if you like romance of any kind like me, it's not bad. If you are a picky person and like a great story, this might not be for you.
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