Kirari wrote:
It's unrealistic how soon Taichi falls for her. She hasn't done much to make her all that likable. It is cute that she enjoys playing basketball with little kids but does that make her all that great of a person? Is it cool that she picks a fight with 4 guys or is she just plain crazy? But hmm.. maybe it is well possible since Taichi never had a GF before.
Other than the thin plot, the cheesy lines makes my skin crawl.
I just watch this show for Kento and he does a good job with the acting. Yoshitaka Yuriko annoys me as always with her whiny voice and she plays all of her roles the same way (or she always gets casted for the similar roles).
I'd suggest this drama only to those who haven't seen this genre before. For the more seasoned drama addicts; don't bother unless you watch it for the actors only
I think so far.. it's predictable-ish but I'll have to see future episodes to have a clearer say.
I don't think it's "unrealistic" because I've seen it happen pretty often [and I myself have gone "Wtf" at those situations too but it does happen]. People, especially those with normal lives are immediately attracted and transfixed on those who are different. Those who stand out, those who are unpredictable, and those who are indifferent to the opinion of others [or at least, seemingly]. It's a lot of reasons why girls like "bad boys" in both real life and drama characters. It's only usually later AFTER the love interest has already been set that it's revealed that this bad boy has a heart of gold [and it's a compulsory in a drama since most people want to believe that all bad boys have a heart of gold].
Oh and the beating the guys up. Iono if you've watched it with subs or understood it. But I personally think it's a little bit of cool and crazy.
Taichi's friend even stated that Taichi is a "boring" guy. Even more reason why a guy like that would go for such an unpredictable/dangerous character.
&She's not that bishy... I mean, she has her mood swings and act differently than social norms but social norms aren't always "good". [And honestly, NOT everyone with a terminal illness is going to be cheerful about it. It's more realistic that they lash out at the world.] But she's always really kind to Taichi whenever they meet, so another reason why he'd like her.
I don't think Yoshitaka plays the same characters at all. Not sure how this one is similar to her Love Shuffle one [One WANTS to die, one [even though she won't admit it, doesn't want to but will]. Her character here is also a lot more independent and reckless. Love Shuffle was an introvert who was mainly silent and child-like. Her Snakes and Earring character was reallly.. odd? To me. I guess I can't relate to such a character but I can say it's different since I liked her Love Shuffle one [this one is yet to be determined]. Oh, and her Tokyo Dogs one was really happy/perky. I don't think that's similar at all.
And about her voice... I was surprised when I heard how whiny it was in Tokyo Dogs [since Love Shuffle was my first drama of hers and she's soft-spoken/quiet there] but that honestly can't be helped. It's really her natural voice and she can't do much about it. I've read in interviews that she personally dislikes it as well.
Personally, I think she should go on the route of embracing it and maybe even exaggerating it as a trademark [ala Fran Drescher].
So far, no real opinion on this drama. It's kinda a mehh.. for me. But, I can't really judge much on one episode.
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Personal opinion but the minor characters are really annoying me with their logic. I really like Mioka's way of thinking, at least the first half.
Also... I really agree with Mioka with how she handled the "gang of girls"
Nothing against Hayashi Kento, I like him well enough, but Ryo has a really good, solemn presence that I would have loved seeing on Taichi. I think it'd be a completely different drama, then. Just random wishful thinking...
guess we'll have to find out lol
