Rinko san wa Shite Mitai (2021)

Found myself smiling in almost every episodes!

Finally, a FL who has a very likable character!!!! A talented, almost perfect, and not cringe woman yey!!! The actress was perfect for that role, it's very cute and her expressions are not exaggeratingly annoying.

Her chemistry with the ML is also okay I guess, just right for her age. Not too old looking for her visuals. There are shots that he's super handsome and sometimes just meh. Also, the skinship in this drama is not overdone.

***SPOILER ALERT AHEAD***

Was surprised to see in Ep.6 where she has a song and dance moment when she felt like she will go on a date! I did not see that coming, such a cute moment lol. I felt like I was watching an anime. And then just when I was giggling then the "drama" happened hahaha, I enjoyed it! In Ep.7 I like that they incorporated the ML's POV before the "agreement". It all makes sense to me now. It is just right to know what was the ML's thinking before it ended in the last episode don't you think?

This is the romance I've been looking for, no toxic drama and sh*t. It is indeed a fast-paced story and not dragging at all. Too bad it has 8 episodes only. Oh well.

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A typical Rom-Com J Drama

A typical rom-com J drama. If you are into J dramas and understand about the Japan rom-com drama culture then you won't be disappointed. This has everything you are looking for in a J drama rom-com.

You got the spicy scenes here and there

Pretty actors and great outfits.

Love Triangle and Ex's.

Submissive FL

If you are into C and K dramas and like substance, then I wouldn't try this one. This drama is filled with cheese and I like cheese, but sometimes I need something to hold on to. I didn't get much substance in this drama, but it passed the time and 24 mins are pretty short episodes.

One thing to note, the camera work on this drama is very odd. I felt like I was watching the drama through an instagram filter. Not sure if it's an old camera they are using, but the quality didn't look as sharp as some of my C and K dramas I am use to watching.

Overall, if you like J dramas, this one is good to try.

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Female Lead Attraction, Experience Not Great but Good.

Female lead really attract me to watch the drama, Because I mostly judge a drama just watching two or three episode but watching it give me some curiosity in the middle of the drama to watch till end.
So I watch until the end, I’m not saying it’s a great end but most you like it, Story is also good and you will not get bored that’s for sure.
About acting this is the part I like the most, FL her expression is mind boiling that also attract me to watch till end, ML is good too.
But one thing is missing, Is emotion..
Because what drama means is emotion, if you didn’t cry during the drama then that’s mean you never experience the great part..
So that’s only reason i cut 0.5 rating and just give 7.5 Overall..

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It is... ok

Ngl after finishing this I really just feel meh. Most Japanese dramas these days have sex scenes so yes there are some but it wasn't really that interesting at all. This is a throw away drama and things happen for little to no reason. A good show wouldnt leave you with a ...oh Okay what did i Just watch feeling..
Pros
Sex scenes
Funny-ish
Pretty ...characters
cons
super dumb
the decisions are too dumb even for a drama
dumbx3
boring as hell at some points when its only like 8 episodes
if u just wanna watch soft core porn w a dumb plot... be my guest

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Cotton candy romance

A nice introduction to Japanese romantic drama for me. Finished it in one sitting as it’s only 8 episodes with each only lasting 20+ minutes.

I wanted a fluffy sweet romance and this drama delivered with good acting and an unusual storyline. On some levels, it is realistic as there are many people who have been caught up in their pursuit of career building, that their personal life takes a back seat. This drama explores the intimate side openly and I liked the way we could hear the thoughts of both the leads.

Good for those needing a quick dose of romance without needing a strong plot or character growth type dramas. Just like cotton candy! Airy sweetness made from only a few grains of sugar.

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Uma grata surpresa

Acho bem legal quando produzem dramas baseados em joseis, tramas para mulheres e jovens adultas. Mas nem sempre isso dá muito certo, é bem comum a gente ver a protagonista sendo complexada e toda dependente do boy, que por sua vez é provavelmente um cara lindo, misterioso e "bom demais pra dar atenção pra mocinha".
Nessa trama as coisas não são assim, o mocinho e a mocinha estão de igual pra igual, e é lindo ver a cumplicidade que vai crescendo entre eles. Amos são bem sucedidos, mas não possuem muita experiência em relacionamentos, então firmam um acordo que (obviamente kkkk) acaba fazendo com que se apaixonem.
Acho legal que, apesar da maturidade de ambos, ainda fica um pouco daquela insegurança, do medo de ser rejeitado, sem falar no fato de ambos respeitarem a liberdade do outro de (possivelmente) escolherem outras pessoas. Essas coisas somadas geram bons conflitos entre o casal.
A interação e a química entre eles é sensacional. E as cenas mais quentes foram feitas quase que poéticamente, são lindas, a gente sente o nervosismo com eles e depois se derrete com eles também, é com certeza a cereja no bolo desse drama. Queria que mais doramas retratassem o casal em momentos assim, sem parecer um apelo/fanservice, mas sim algo natural e muito bonito de ver acontecendo. Enfim, podem ver sem medo.

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Adorable

This drama was so refreshing. The story was sweet, catchy, cute, and humorous. I was grinning from ear to ear.

has slight humor, great acting, the way the MLS carry themselves in the bedroom is so cutesy.
low key wish it was longer but really it was the perfect length. no slow moments, no rushed moments.

just a great well rounded story that followed along the plot.

the acting was spot on. the ML & FL totally nailed their vibes. A “confident, dominant” FL. With the quiet, cocky, almost submissive ML. In bed the roles are reversed. I loved the episode from his POV, was so accurately placed to keep you guessing. He was a total pro and gentleman.

the last few episodes had me aggravated - typical trope with love rivals. Norhing too crazy, they both clearly state & show they still love one another & the rivals know as well. Does last but 1-2 episodes.

This show was so fun to watch. I caught myself laughing out loud, then when I tried to explain the humor to my husband nothing was actually funny it was just the essence & flow of the show that gave it that giddy feeling.

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Brochante

Eu não comecei a assistir esse jdrama esperando uma grande produção. Até que foi divertido de acompanhar, as cenas hot chamam a atenção. Agora... se a história é boa? Não, pois o roteirista acho mais fácil não escrever diálogos e criar absolutamente todos os conflitos com base nas vozes das cabeças dos personagens. Eu sei que foi baseado num mangá, então a crítica se estende a ele também. Não sei se a pessoa quis retratar pessoas que não gostam de conversar ou de virar a cara quando alguém tenta falar, mas é extremamente frustrante acompanhar o desenvolvimento dos personagens, porque simplesmente não existe. Eles preferem se fazer de surdos e mudos o tempo todo.

Também senti falta de maior desenvolvimento do protagonista masculino. Teve apenas metade de um episódio onde vemos seu ponto de vista sobre a história (episódio que foi praticamente um compilado de melhores momentos), mas não foi o suficiente para entender suas motivações. A teve o interesse amoroso secundário que foi retratado como um pegador geral, mas essa reputação não serviu de nada, virou gado da protagonista de uma hora pra outra.

A direção de fotografia tem aquela clássica iluminação estourada dos jdramas. A pós-produção é totalmente brega, com um filtros nas imagens, slow, repetição de planos e cenas. Pareciam que não tinham história pra contar (e não tinham mesmo) e precisavam preencher o tempo.

Assistimos pelas cenas hot e elas foram bem interessantes. Se fosse uma versão ocidental, seria um pornô, certeza. Pena que durou pouco e terminamos o drama com um beijo encosta-boca que foi a cereja no topo do bolo, o que representa totalmente o flop que é essa série.

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