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The 2023 South Korean series ended with the best rating. Viewership of 13.78% & 14. 53% are the best. The end was fast & likable. Tame, if you may. They get together but we sensed it from a mile away. No surprises there. Inspite of the leads being so good, it lacked a gripping story.Continue reading “King the Land”

Lookism (manhwa) is a South Korean Webtoon written & directed by Park Tae joon. The webtoon was first published weekly on Naver Webtoon in Nov 2014. An aeni adaptation by Studio Mir was released globally on Netflix in Dec. 2022. The story revolves around a high school student , Park Hyung seok , who canContinue reading “Lookism”

‘From me to You’ is a Japanese manga series written & illustrated by Karuho Shiina. It was published from 2005 to 2017 & collected in 30 volumes. Two anime adaptations were aired in Japan. The second season was aired in 2011 & lasted for 12 episodes. Having finished both, I realised that it doesn’t coverContinue reading “Kimi ni Todoke”

Into the second season, the titles begin with Shouta asleep & his cell pings. But why? Being a first was best for Sawako! She was slowly making friends & gaining self confidence. With mixed signals & a new boy on the scene, she has withdrawn in her shell, again. Kento is trying his best butContinue reading “Kimi ni Todoke”

Episode fifth titled ‘Ripples’ has Miyo accepting the kimono Kiyoka bought for her. Incidentally, it has the same design of cherry blossoms that her mother wore. The soft colours go well with her skin tone. Kouji’s father shows Kaya the photo of Miyo & Kiyoka. She recognises himas the beautiful man she had seen comingContinue reading “My Happy Marriage”

lit. ‘Reaching You’ is a 2010 film also known as ‘From Me to You’. A Japanese romantic film based on manga of the same name. Running time is 128 minutes only. The series made in 2023 has one season. It stars Sara Minami, Ouji Suzuka, Kaito Sakurai. It is funny to see Sawako in person.Continue reading “Kimi ni Todoke”

At the episode 14, the viewership is still in double figures but has steadily fallen back. If we compare it with ‘Business Proposal’ then it hasn’t done well. Although the premise is the same. Also the ideas have been brought from here & there. So the originality has taken a hit! The scene where heContinue reading “King the Land”

Kimi ni Todoke : From Me to You is a Japanese Manga series written & illustrated by Karuho Shiina. The Tv drama on Netflix released in March 2023. Story takes place in Hokkaido. 15 year old high schooler Sawako Kuronuma dubbed Sadako by her classmates for her resemblance to the character from ‘The Ring’ hasContinue reading “Kimi ni Todoke”

It is a Chinese novel series written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. Beautiful animation by Haoliners Animation league. Xie Lian is the crown prince of the Xian Le kingdom. Loved by the citizens & considered the darling of the world. He ascends to the heavens at a young age. But unfortunately, he is banished. EightContinue reading “Heaven Official’s Blessing”

It is a Spanish romantic comedy TV mini series based on the novel by Elisabet Benavent. It stars Anna Castillo & Alvaro Mel. It was released on Netflix on 28 July 2023. 5 episodes take us to the unfolding of a relationship between an heiress to a hotel empire, Margot & multi-tasker David. Her twoContinue reading “A Perfect Story”