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"Ouroboros" is an ancient symbol that depicts a snake eating its own tail - meaning infinity. Based on a popular comic, a clumsy detective and a cool gang stand up to true evil. Ikuo and Tatsuya grew up in a children's orphanage together. When their favorite teacher, Yuiko, is murdered, a policeman wearing a gold watch covers up the incident. Ikuo and Tatsuya promise each other to avenge their teacher someday. Twenty years later, Ikuo is a detective in Shinjuku second police station investigating various cases with elite detective - Mizuki, while smart and handsome Tatsuya has become one of the top members of a gang group. (from dramawiki)
Rating: 10 is the highest, 0 is the lowest. Please view my criteria here.
(This may contain spoilers, I tried to limit them, but please read at your own discretion.)
(This may contain spoilers, I tried to limit them, but please read at your own discretion.)
Interesting synopsis: +1
Who wouldn't find the synopsis interesting? I love crime/detective dramas, and this one has a twist where our protagonists aren't really the humble type. They are seeking for revenge, and it's intriguing how they shall act upon it.
Who wouldn't find the synopsis interesting? I love crime/detective dramas, and this one has a twist where our protagonists aren't really the humble type. They are seeking for revenge, and it's intriguing how they shall act upon it.
Story development: +1
The story development is really good. It was thrilling because something is actually happening in every episode.
The story development is really good. It was thrilling because something is actually happening in every episode.
Conclusion: 0
(Heavy spoiler ahead) I didn't quite like that the two protagonists died in the end. I think they could've atoned for their sins in prison. Well, I could probably like it more if only Tatsuya died since he was in critical condition, but I just can't accept Ikuo's suicide. Really, everything was great up until that part where they are both dead.
(Heavy spoiler ahead) I didn't quite like that the two protagonists died in the end. I think they could've atoned for their sins in prison. Well, I could probably like it more if only Tatsuya died since he was in critical condition, but I just can't accept Ikuo's suicide. Really, everything was great up until that part where they are both dead.
Members of the cast: +1
Yes, of course. Ikuta Toma and Oguri Shun are both love! I like Ueno Juri too.
Yes, of course. Ikuta Toma and Oguri Shun are both love! I like Ueno Juri too.
Portrayal of roles: +1
Yet again, I've witnessed how flexible both Ikuta Toma's and Oguri's Shun's acting are. As I've mentioned before here in my blog, I didn't see a hint of their Nakatsu Shuichi and Sano Izumi characters (their roles from Hana Kimi 2007), they are totally Danno Tatsuya and Ryuuzaki Ikuo in this drama. The acting skills of the rest of the cast members weren't left behind as well, they were equally laudable.
Yet again, I've witnessed how flexible both Ikuta Toma's and Oguri's Shun's acting are. As I've mentioned before here in my blog, I didn't see a hint of their Nakatsu Shuichi and Sano Izumi characters (their roles from Hana Kimi 2007), they are totally Danno Tatsuya and Ryuuzaki Ikuo in this drama. The acting skills of the rest of the cast members weren't left behind as well, they were equally laudable.
Character development: +1
Yes, I like the depth of each character, they all have something within them. It's not just the protagonists who has reasons for their actions, but almost everyone. I did see the characters learning and showing their emotions. Though with the ending, it quite failed in that.
OST/Theme song/Insert song used: +1
Oh yes! I didn't skip until the ending song finishes in each episode. Why? It's Arashi singing! It's their first time providing an ending song for a drama wherein none of the Arashi members are starring. But, they are good friends with Ikuta Toma who's from the same agency. Also, Arashi's Jun is good friends with Oguri Shun as well. Sakura (the song title) is a deep song, I must say.
Yes, I like the depth of each character, they all have something within them. It's not just the protagonists who has reasons for their actions, but almost everyone. I did see the characters learning and showing their emotions. Though with the ending, it quite failed in that.
OST/Theme song/Insert song used: +1
Oh yes! I didn't skip until the ending song finishes in each episode. Why? It's Arashi singing! It's their first time providing an ending song for a drama wherein none of the Arashi members are starring. But, they are good friends with Ikuta Toma who's from the same agency. Also, Arashi's Jun is good friends with Oguri Shun as well. Sakura (the song title) is a deep song, I must say.
Every episode was a fun watch: +1
Yes, it'll put you at the edge of your seat. It's going to keep you busy thinking who's the real man behind the killing of Ikuo and Tatsuya's beloved Yuiko-sensei.
Made me anticipate for the next episodes: +1
Yes, I really wanted to know more hints and guess who is the man to be blamed for everything that happened.
It became a favorite: +1
I could forgive the ending, this is really a good one despite that. And, I really cherish that Oguri Shun and Ikuta Toma were reunited in this drama. I found an unexpected little chemistry too between Ikuta Toma and Ueno Juri. (But, I still think Ueno Juri's chemistry with Matsumoto Jun in the film Hidamari no Kanojo was more unexpected! I didn't really see them clicking, but they did, and they did splendidly!)
I could forgive the ending, this is really a good one despite that. And, I really cherish that Oguri Shun and Ikuta Toma were reunited in this drama. I found an unexpected little chemistry too between Ikuta Toma and Ueno Juri. (But, I still think Ueno Juri's chemistry with Matsumoto Jun in the film Hidamari no Kanojo was more unexpected! I didn't really see them clicking, but they did, and they did splendidly!)
Final Rating: 9/10
Other comments/thoughts:
No minuses since I already put a zero in the conclusion. I really like this one, and even if I know the ending won't satisfy me, I wouldn't mind watching it again.
No minuses since I already put a zero in the conclusion. I really like this one, and even if I know the ending won't satisfy me, I wouldn't mind watching it again.
