Hachi-One Diver

This drama can be considered a very nice drama. At the very beginning of drama, I did not find it very much interesting so after first two episodes I was just about to decide to stop watching this drama. It was mostly because I did not understand Shogi game at all and I found the main actor being creepy and acting weird sometimes (although he has a very cute appearance, i must admit)
However as the story proceeds, I found it more and more interesting and I couldn't even get my eyes off the screen. I found the movie attracted me more as the the main actor became more matured and his growing love for the supporting actress. Also I found a lot of funny (also cute :D ) situations during 11 episodes.

You may find it boring or hard to understand at some points. However I do recommend you to see this drama, it is very worth to give it a try!

The first few episodes seemed interesting until I got tired of the main characters fake crying and screaming. It seemed like that is all he does in the drama. It's really getting annoying.

Naka Riisa the supporting actress is also boring in this drama. She has limited lines even though she plays a dual character. The story is interesting enough even though I don't know much about shogi what keeps me watching is the rest of the supporting cast like the two thugs who gives the drama a little bit of comedy and the old "true sword master" in hiding who obsesses about Riisa's breasts. The rest of the players are ridiculous as well.

I like this drama so far. The protagonist is charming and likable. Nice simple storyline, but I wonder how much they'll squeeze out of it.

One of the more interesting spring dramas.