Category: School Life
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Had I Not Seen the Sun: An intricate but challenging dive into trauma and memory
Had I Not Seen the Sun is a Taiwanese drama (TW-Drama) that arrives on Netflix with a dark premise, setting itself up as a serious psychological thriller. The series introduces Li Jen-yao (played by Tseng Jing-hua), a young man who confesses to being the infamous “Rainstorm Killer” of former classmates. The narrative attempts to interweave…
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Weak Hero Class 1 (2022) – A Brutal and Gripping Tale of Survival
Netflix has introduced audiences to Weak Hero Class 1, a South Korean drama that breaks away from the usual high school tropes to deliver a raw, intense, and emotionally charged story about bullying, power, and resilience. Based on the popular webtoon Weak Hero, the series takes a deep dive into the harsh realities of school…
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2 Moons the series Thailand’s drama review
After watching many, many horror movies, I think Thai ones are around the best there is. But also when it comes to life stories, they also have a delicate way of telling them. That’s the case with 2 Moons the series. The softness of scenes goes beyond the expected. This boy’s world is really emotional…
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Queen of the Classroom Korean Drama Review 2013
The idea behind this drama might sound a little strange in the beginning. Actually, if you haven’t seen the Japanese version of the story maybe you won’t give it a chance. My advice is: don’t do it. If you want to spend some time going back to your childhood, stay there. Queen of the Classroom…
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Ma’ Boy Korean Drama Review 2011
I started watching Ma’ Boy knowing Kim So Hyun (I Miss You, The Moon Embracing the Sun) was in it. Even knowing before hand that it is a teenager’s story and that it probably would seem a little childish. But I was wrong, it was a pleasant surprise. It’s a really short story, only three…
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Nobuta Wo Produce Japanese Drama Review 2005
I read about Nobuta Wo Produce a long time ago. Only because I’m Kamenashi Kazuya’s fan. Started when I saw Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge, a drama that I loved. Also loved the anime version and the manga. After deciding to watch it I can tell that I didn’t regret it for a second! Synopsis of…
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35 sai no Koukousei Japanese drama review
A dorama that goes far beyond its time. 35 sai no Koukousei deals with teenage problematics that now a days are absolutely ordinary. The starting point might be a little unreal. There’s no way any Director on earth would allow a 35 year old join a regular high-school, but in this story sounds perfectly normal.…