Reviews

A Decent Episode...

...but not a great one. I do enjoy the romance between Toru and Natsui, but I felt this episode dragged a bit compared to the others.

The ending of the episode was it's strength, for sure. I'm glad Toru now trusts Natsui, and that the trio is back with him. I even like the new name of the company, WonderWall.

Asahina's arrest startled me; I expected something to happen to him, but I am unsure if he's the culprit here. I do think he should get some bad karma coming his way--he deserves it enough for ruining his friendship and the company.

Overall, it was a decent episode. It could have been better, but let's face it, the writers are probably setting us up for a great ending two episodes.

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Motivating and Cute at the Same Time

Episode 7 of Beginners!, like its predecessors, gives that motivating feeling--the one that makes you want to get off your butt and do something to change your own life.



Here, we see the less athletically talented members of the "S" class do this very thing, and it makes their success that much sweeter.



We aren't lacking in cuteness either. The awkward glances between Shimura and Momoe portray that puppy-love like feeling despite the overall theme of not giving up. I wonder how much more awkward it might become because of Nijima's confession!



Lastly, this episode touched on something that I felt was covered in earlier episodes but examined less in the last couple--the relationship of the Director to Shimura's father's situation. We know Sakuraba was Shimura's student, and that Sakuraba knows something concerning the director. Despite the lack of dialogue, the Director's creepy smile at the end told a lot. I have a feeling that he's the real culprit--but what was his motive?

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Heartwrenching

This episode contained an ample amount of tearjerking moments--moments where I felt so immersed (whether that be angry, sad, or tormented) by the scenes. One scene in particular, the scene between Ryuji and Onizuka, hit me very hard. It's one thing for Onizuka to sacrifice himself, and quite another for him to forget himself. Ryuji's reaction to this is just beautiful.

Although I have not read the manga, I know that Kikuchi's character isn't entirely the same here. However, I don't think that the artistic license taken here is a deterrent. Others may disagree with me, but I think that the way that Kikuchi is characterized fits with how they've played him from the beginning of this version.

I am certainly interested to see the final installment of this series!

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absolute perfection

This show just gets better and better. Of course, it is amazing that Yoonjae and Siwon FINALLY get on the same page, but I'm more in awe from the writing.



I LOVE the usage of the "truth" stairs and how both brothers end up listening in at the top, changing their whole perspective on past events.



Joonhee's speech during breakfast was so heartbreakingly beautiful for so many reasons. I want him to have the happiest ending, just because he's done so much for everyone and has gotten little in return.



Everything just continues to be perfect. The next few weeks are going to be chaotic though. I have never felt so excited about a show like this before

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