Drama Review: Manatsu No Shonen: 19452020

Also Knowns As: Midsummer's Boy: 19452020, Manatsu no Shonen
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Drama Digest

An unexpected thunderstrike rocks a small hamlet in Japan, and the drama welcomes a visitor from the past — 1945. A soldier from WWII Showa Era appears in a high schoolers’ secret hideout. Satoru, Ryuji, and Atsushi are three troublemakers in high school. Mihara Sanpei is the one who stumbled into the twenty-first century. The man is so much hilarious that the trio likes him. They believe he has the potential to improve their life. As a result, they invite Sanpei to join them for the summer vacation. Michifumi, the class president, and the twins Akihiko and Kazuhiko later join the gang. With the shape, they embarked on a path of self-discovery and personal healing. Enjoy some lighthearted drama.

The Feel-Good Part

The comedy timings of the Mihira Senpai are the best part of the play. For young people of the same age group, the drama is entertaining to watch. The emotions of self-discovery, rebellion, and out-of-the-box strange life ideas are fascinating. The plot is simple, but it is worth watching at least once to experience the cast members’ rehabilitation.

The Disappointing Factor

For perfectionist audiences, the play was neither faultless nor of high quality. It features a plot thread that jumps here and there. Several members of the cast sucked in a few scenes. There were pointless additions to the supporting cast, which takes your attention away from the tale and core subject.

In-Depth Analysis

The story features a cast of strange individuals and personalities, also called wannabe troublemakers. They wrap up the story with an engaging plot, adolescent rebellion, friendship, and romantic blunders. There are strange philosophies and ideas in the plotline. The drama is on a novel-like premise that encourages kids to uncover their strengths and aspirations to become better people. Teens can find their genuine potential and ambitions with the guidance of a mentor like Mihara Sanpei. The drama’s concept and plot are authentic and so entertaining. One interesting tidbit is that it is one of Johnny Jr’s drama and casting projects.

Star Power

The primary and supporting casts vary in this drama. Hakata Hanamaru performed the Mihira Sanpei. Iwasaki Taisho (Ryuji), Sato Ryuga (Satoru), Nasu yuto (Michifumi), Ukisho Hidaka (Atsushi), Fujii Naoki (Akihiko) Kanashashi issei were the other leads (Kazuhiko). The drama’s acting performances were good. Some actors excelled, but others lacked the necessary emotions for the play.

Overall Opinion

In conclusion, the drama is thought-provoking about life, particularly for youngsters. There are hints of friendship, romance, and lighthearted comedy. Furthermore, the story can provide you with new perspectives. Though the plotline and acting talents on-screen are lacking, the drama’s original concept makes it worthwhile for teen students to watch for entertainment.