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Sakaguchi and Ito's performances are fine in this but the scripts are horrible, some way too simplistic and preachy (crime is wrong! don't be mean!).

one of my favorites. non-linear with truly unique storylines and characters. great music and visual effects too.

Brilliant writing, direction and editing, and most of the cast is quite good as well. Although there are 3 leads, they act as a true ensemble.

I could only stand to watch the special, and barely made it through that. The show has a halfway interesting premise but is executed horribly. But the main character can only see visions if he's punched? Funny how he never has any bruising from that. The cops are complete buffoons. And Ishihara Satomi's character is one of the most idiotic roles I have ever seen.

This show left me with too many questions, about both the characters and the plot. The journalist's interaction with Hell Girl in the finale made no sense at all to me.

Although it was slow-moving in parts and the ending was a bit of a cop out, I thought overall this drama was excellent. It had a very unique feel to me which I can't exactly put my finger on. Perhaps because it was a more complicated depiction of what it means to fall, and be, in love than I expected.

I thought the two leads were excellent, and was particularly surprised to see such a subtle, understated performance from Yamapi. He is head and shoulders above most Johnny's who lack his maturity and have to scream their lines to express emotion.

The chemistry between the leads was very good and I absolutely cared about them as individuals and a couple. He connected with her on many levels while his scenes with Kaori were stilted and downright painful to watch. She was one of the least likeable characters in a drama that I've ever seen, and I thought Ayase's character was an annoying psycho.

I do think the story would have been a bit more plausible and compelling if Yamapi's character were college age. High school is just too young.