Last Friends
Easily the most gripping drama of Spring 2008 in Japan. Superb acting from the young cast, as well as a pretty twisted plot. How often do you get such a group of unlucky people together as friends in real life? Much as I hate to say it, I feel Eri (Mizusawa Asami) and Ogurin (Yamazaki Shigenori), especially Ogurin is pretty much redundant. And, I know many fans are rooting for Mikuru (Nagasawa Masami) and Ruka (Ueno Juri) (acutally I dun understand why so many people like yaoi/yuri, but that’s besides the point), I prefer Ruka and Takeru (Eita). They can perfectly get together and be comfortable with each other, and best thing is, no sex involved! Joking joking.
Anyway, from episode 1 to 10, I felt I was on a roller coaster ride, especially when Sousuke (Nishikido Ryo) appears on screen. Those domestic violence scenes took place in all episodes, which I felt was abit too much. It would have been better if the scriptwriter devoted more time to a background development of Takeru, Eri and Sousuke, instead of just them speaking of it as if it’s not exactly their business. The sharehouse scenes were beautiful though.
The last episode was pretty heartwarming though. It’s like, finally this group of unlucky people will have happier days ahead since the monster Sousuke is gone forever. Let’s hope the little daughter of Sousuke wouldn’t be like the dad. Even though, after watching Michiru’s recap on Sousuke’s past, I did felt a little sorry for him. However it didn’t mean he could do what he did to Michiru and friends.
Special
I am watching the SP as I am writing this entry, and frankly, I am waiting for all the recap to be done. Only the first five minutes showed something from the future – Michiru bringing her daughter to pay respects at Sousuke’s tomb. (hmm I thought it’s damn expensive to own an area at a cemetry in Japan?) 40 minutes and counting (that’s what’s left when CMs are taken away) of recap. You’ve gotta be joking, FujiTV! Are you trying to say the whole drama actually can be condensed to just around 60 minutes only?
I think the producers secretly like the DV and rape scenes. -.-ll
FINALLY no more recaps. -phew- Oh GREAT. 8 minutes worth of the future of Michiru and gang only. What’s with Ogurin’s new hair?! I felt cheated. They should have just squeezed this 8 minutes of stuff last week.
Nonetheless, tribute screenshot to this otherwise highly rated drama:
Leave a Reply