Keeps you on the edge of your seat - in a good and bad way

Alice in Borderland season 2 is a continuation of season 1. We’re given different flashbacks and scenes from season 1, which is pretty refreshing to say the least. I think it really blends in well with this new season. However there are many more things we see in this season. New characters that we may have grew attached to, new games with interesting rules, it’s a literal *chef’s kiss*

Since I never read the manga, I was in for a pretty big ride. I’m not sure how accurate this season follows the manga, but the producer of this j-drama really nailed it, it makes really excited to see how Netflix will tackle more Japanese dramas in the future!

Although this season was really good and I would honestly watch it again, I had some problems watching this. Like, in every episode I’ve seen, almost every character is h0rny af. What’s up with that? It was honestly weird lol. I also didn’t really *like* that there was romance in this. I mean, I understand the manga pairs Arisu and Usagi as well, but I felt like this series alone should have stayed as an action type of drama. I don’t know… since there’s no romance between the characters in season 1, they all of a sudden have one flustered moment in the first episode of season 2 and like it just escalates so fast lmao. I feel like I would be more supportive of this ship if there were some hints of romance in season 1, but there wasn’t any, or at least it’s just me who didn’t get a vibe romance between them?

Overall, a watchable J-drama. Might beat Japan’s live action of Death Note (2015) where Arisu’s actor (Kento Yamazaki, a total hottie of Japan) plays L. But I still love both :)

Read More

I have mixed feelings about this one…

Japan really makes great family dramas, it brings a great message about staying together as a family, and I think overall it definitely got to the point. Everyone had conflicts with their spouse or family members, and this is no different from real life. I feel like many people can relate to this show.

Although I gotta say that I am partially glad that there was character development, I find the concept of strangers living together a little weird. I mean, you have two single mom’s and a dad move in the second floor after meeting each other for like what, days? Weeks? I think this would’ve been a bit more realistic had the restaurant been a “daycare” instead. And I actually agreed with Rei, who opposed from bringing her daughter to the care of people who aren’t even licensed babysitters. But then she just.. suddenly trusts them? I don’t know, it’s kinda weird. But I mean it IS the plot of the story, after all.

Daiki is a great actor man, I really have to give him huge credit for making me tear up. This is the second jdrama I watch of him, and each time he proves us that he is indeed an awesome actor. Of course, everyone here is so great at bringing their character into place.

One thing that really bothers me though, is how I repeatedly see this in literally every family jdrama I’ve watched, and that has to be the fact that there’s almost little scenes where you see two of the characters talk out between them. The kids and other adults would be behind listening to them, and it’s just like, dude. This should be a private conversation, not for you to be standing in the back and listening. It just lowkey ruined the sad moment for me, and does not bring out as much emotion as it should bring. The only scene that I can actually forgive was when Shunpei was talking to his friend about his deceased wife while Rei listened, because as always, Daiki makes a great job at portraying his character well.

Something that honestly really bothered me though was the hinted romance between Shunpei and Rei. It’s so obvious something was happening between them but of course, they never get together. But in a way, I guess it’s kind of realistic. Shunpei lost his wife only three months ago, so why jump on someone else? But to be more exact, why should there have been a hinted romance to begin with? The whole concept of these single parents really annoyed me, in other words.

It’s been a while since I’ve watched jdramas, and when that granpda fell, I couldn’t help but be like, “of course that was bound to happen” it ALWAYS happens in family jdramas. I think maybe it’s time to spice some things a bit when it comes to these types of dramas.

Other than that, I give this a 8.5. It’s good but not something I’d watch over again. I gave it a try because I was interested in the idea of seeing how Japan would portray a single father, and I’m not disappointed. They made it work wonderfully.

Read More

Warning: this show encourages pedophilia.

If you have any sanity left in your heart, I strongly advise you to not watch this. This is a story where a woman in her 30’s r*pes a minor, who’s a 15 year old. The age in real life with these actors shouldn’t concern you, it’s the age of the characters in this drama. I don’t understand why people think this is okay. I’m sure people wouldn’t be shipping these two if the gender roles were switched. Some of you may be saying that the 15 year old “consented” and didn’t seem bothered by it at all- however this is a minor we’re talking about, and a minor can’t consent. This is r*pe y’all. Please don’t watch this. I love Kamio Fuju but I’m extremely disappointed in this drama he starred in. Only watched two episodes and later dropped.

Read More