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Okitegami Kyoko no Biboroku japanese drama review
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Okitegami Kyoko no Biboroku
3 people found this review helpful
by khjfan01
Aug 21, 2016
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 7.5
What would you do and how would you feel if you were unable to remember anything beyond the present? If you had no recollection of what happened in the past, no recollection of what happened just a day ago? If every time you went to sleep, you faced the danger of forgetting the day's events? This is what our protagonist faces on a daily basis. Ever since an accident (of unknown origin) happened, Okitegami Kyoto is unable to retain memories. So each time she falls asleep, she wakes up not even knowing who she is. Okitegami Kyoko is a private detective who solves all of her cases within one day, lest she forgets all the details and important information. Kakushidate Yakusuke claims to be the unluckiest man in the world (he really is tho), and hires Kyoko to help clear his name from some crime he's being blamed for. That's how they meet, and he's obviously fascinated by her. Through their acquaintance, Yakusuke ends up sort of becoming Kyoko's partner and they solve multiple cases together. He ends up falling in love with her, and we witness him trying to make her remember him. It's a really cute, fascinating story. Now, here is the issue. This drama doesn't delve much into Kyoko's accident, or even her backstory, which leaves much to be desired. I can't help but to be disappointed with the lack of answers I'm provided. I would have rated this drama much higher if they had clued us in to some of these things. Anyways, the story is very good otherwise. The love story is very cute and touching, the characters are likable, and the cast is great! OST is great and gives all the feels. Actually, just thinking about the music puts me in the mood to watch it again. But, unfortunately, this is not a drama I'd rewatch. Not that it's unworthy of a rewatch (some may find it rewatchable) but idk once is enough for me. Love the fact that this drama made me question some things, like the questions I posed at the beginning of my review. It's not a must-see, but definitely a good jdrama. Fascinating is the main word that comes to mind when I think of this drama. A different type of romance I haven't seen before mixed with detective work is some interesting stuff. I love the fact tht jdramas are so short, but for once I'm left thinking "if only this were a little longer." I feel like if they had more eps, they would have answered my questions. Maybe there will be a season 2, but I doubt it. I think this is a case of 'it is what it is' and that's that. Still not a bad drama, not even close to bad. This is a good watch.
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