Love Revolution [ラブレボリューション] Rating: 9/10 (Watched) A great romance. I dislike sap and childish, superficial love stories where the protagonists make no sense and somehow manage to get together.
Love Revolution is pretty different. Firstly, it deals with characters in their thirties who have established professions and goals they are working towards. In the beginning, it seems pretty typical lurvy durvy fare, but after awhile, the maturity of the characters develop. Neither is used to sharing anything with another person, so they have a hard time establishing a "real" relationship.
Each episode starts with a metaphor that doubles as a slice-of-life lesson as well as a lesson in love, and all the trials and tribulations that follow. There are some that are disappointing, but I enjoyed reading into each opening's metaphor and trying to apply it to Kyoko and Suga's relationship.
What stands out for me with this drama is that "love" is not the answer to solving everyone's problems. Actual problem-solving is needed and sometimes people's goals and desires are just irreconcilable. Refreshing with a touch of realism that resonates. | My Boss, My Hero [マイボスマイヒロ] Rating: 9/10 (Watched) | Omiai kekkon [お見合い結婚] Rating: 7/10 (Watched) |