12 reviews · average 7.5 / 10
Sun_Shang_Xiang · 15 Nov 2010
I quite enjoyed watching this, the music was great and the story was quite fast paced, however when I sat back and thought about the holes in the plotline and how stupid both the terrorist and police were ..I had to downgrade my rating. Kichise Michiko's performance was enjoyable though but even that can't save this drama.
GenjiXMaikeru · 26 Apr 2010
I just finished episode 5 (I think - perhaps 6, but probably 5) and I have to say, so far, I am completely addicted. This drama is an amazing emotion-twister, and the director & writer are masters at suspense. Ebola and diseases like that I fear anyway, so this is not a show if you are looking for something light. The virus scare at the mall, in the first episode, practically made me cry - The agents were so determined to do their duty in the face of demise, and you saw the poor old ladies praying, and little kids crying... it was intense. With that said...
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My favorite character was Houshou Sayuri by far. (Spoiler) - I would have never in a million years seen her betrayal coming! I really liked how sensitive and yet tough & determined, plus beautiful, she was... but, then... Episode 4 (along with 1) was my favorite. Her betrayal was done epically, but.. the motives were really off-key to me. I mean, so your brother was wrongfully killed - that shouldn't make you want to work with bio-terrorists and kill a ton of innocent people with a virus crossbread! I thought it was amazing though how, despite turning into a terrorist... she was still sensitive - she made sure Fujimaru was warm while sleeping, she returned his USB stick, and she DID love Haruka. Her death scene, and Fujimaru calling her an all-around bad person (which... is a moral debate), made me cry!
But anyway, yes, you really need to watch this drama. =)
salarysan · 18 Apr 2010
bloody monday had me glued. muira was solid acting throughout. kichise made a wicked villanesse. lots of excitement and intrigue. lots of twists and turns. but its very serious, and at times tragic. not something if you want to watch something light.
Limes · 28 Dec 2009
To put things straight: I watched this for Miura Haruma. Fortunately, his performance as the genius hacker Takagi Fujimaru does not disappoint. The supporting cast excel in their respective roles; Kichise Michiko deserves mention as the sexy, manipulative and devious Orihara Maya. Narimiya Hiroki served his role as the playful trickster and math genius J well, and Matsushige Yutaka was effective as Kano. I loved the different use of camera angles and the soundtrack.
However, it's the plot that is somewhat a letdown. It tries too hard to make things seem as they are not to keep the suspense, and culminates in an anti-climax. Third-I agents appear to be so easily tricked and manipulated it's difficult to think they are the elite of Japan's Public Safety Division; I would hate to put my life in their inept hands. The terrorists are so caught up in crossing and double-crossing each other that they themselves lose the plot, and Fujii Mina's character Asada Aoi serves no purpose other than to become Fujimaru's liability - of which he already has many. Plus I cannot forgive one very major bungling error (translation may be wrong, but I trust TimeLes) - people don't go chopping off other people's limbs when a needlestick injury occurs.
That said, I still kind of enjoyed watching Third-I get themselves in the mess they shouldn't have got themselves in in the first place and the terrorist group disintegrating towards the end - so that of course, the good guys can win. There is still some element of suspense and the major 'plot twist' at the end - if you still cared about the plot.
Nanaki · 27 Sep 2009
I'm on episode 4, and in my opinion it's been really good so far, if you want to see a thriller, this is one you should try!
I just hope it doesn't get worse in any way.. I hope they keep it up!
chazarst · 14 Jul 2009
This was a great drama. Each episode was filled with unexpected twists and turns, and I couldn't help but watch all of it in one day because I wanted to find out who the bad guy was.
Definitely a must watch if you like suspense / thriller type drama.
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Although I must say that i had mixed feelings about the ending. I'm not sure if I like the fact that the main culprit turned out to be one of the minor characters. The ending was kinda open ended in general (not that it's necessarily a bad thing...)
Oba-chan · 22 May 2009
I want to give 10, but the ending was disappointed...
From episode 1 to 10 the drama makes me curious what happen next, unpredictable!!!..
Seriously i want the 2nd series..
Matsushige yutaka act very well i give him 10!!
The Soundtrack from flumpool is perfect, "over the rain" i always play this song on my room..hehehe..
weetzie_bat · 20 Apr 2009
what a joy ride, i thought. i loved that there were twists almost every episode that it was hard to enjoy this drama. it wasn't too farfetch either that a high school student could be that savvy because miura haruma played his character with enough innocence and gentleness to him that you buy it. his relationship with his little sister was endearing to me. but the ending was open ended, left some questions unanswered that you can't help but hope for a second season!
johnjeon · 8 Feb 2009
It's hard to determine which side had the lower IQ, the terrorists or the people trying to catch them. At every turn the police bungled opportunities to catch the bad guys so I guess they win the moron prize. Early on an officer has disarmed and has a gun trained on a terrorist. So what does she do? Walk up to the guy and put her gun in easy reach of the terrorist. Guess what happens. Later, the location of something that could save millions of lives is found. So do they send a large troop of officers to retrieve it? No, just a couple police. Guess what happens. The terrorist J seems to have no trouble having face to face meetings with the teenage Falcon. Do the police think that maybe they should keep the Falcon under constant surveillance so they can catch the terrorist? Of course not.
And the ending was pretty lame.
If any of the "good guys" had any sense the terrorists would have been rounded up in about 30 minutes (and the show would only last 1 episode.)
The terrorists' motives are ridiculous and Narimiya Hiroki's cliched smirk and swagger performance as J gets a little tiresome.
It was pretty well directed and it looked good. It was the first time I recall seeing Ashina Sei and thought she fit her role well and will be looking for her next, hopefully better, project.
kawazoetsuko · 28 Dec 2008
To me, this is one of the best drama this year. Miura Haruma is kind of outstanding in this drama compare to the rest of his works so far. The entire IT/hacking kind of plot creates a total different feel compare to most of the drama, it created a cool and awesome image of the IT world. Probably due to the pretty face boy Miura Haruma as the genius hacker. The virus image did gave a great impact at first showing awareness about it but soon it faded off because they just keep mentioning it through conversation after a few episode. You know, we need more of that image, actions and etc. Though at times, some parts in the series got kind of bored due to all the negotiating and conversations between the good and bad guys. A few twists here and there in the story which were kind of unexpected which is a good thing as not all drama are able to give unexpected twist. The first episode of this drama really give a impact to make audience to check this drama out however like I say, the boring parts might make audience drop this series. Character wise was the part I feel that they don't really portray how the characters really are in the manga. For example, Takagi Ryonosuke (the father of Takagi Fujimaru) should be a little more friendly or lively than how it was acted in the drama. Miura Haruma's tears in the drama gave this drama a bonus especially with his pretty face. This drama just make you keep watching till the end. I hope there will be series 2 since it hasn't really end.
RazikenXJapan · 27 Oct 2008
Watching
Di@na · 2 Oct 2008
watching....