Drama Digest
The drama is set in the year 1985 when an arson murder case takes place in an apartment in Tokyo, and Ritsuko Ikematsu is arrested for the murder of Kohei Kimizuka, who is a novelist. Both of them are childhood friends. Prosecutor Tsutaguchi takes charge of this case, and while investigating, he learns many unfortunate things about Ritsuko’s life. He learns about a murder case of 1955 which took place in Tsugaru, where both Ritsuko and Kimizuka grew up. Tsutaguchi believes that the case is the key to solving the present Ritsuko case. Watch the drama to know how the mystery is solved.
The Feel-Good Part
This is a tragic murder mystery thriller. The plot is intriguing and makes viewers hooked to the show. The flow of the story is at a perfect pace. The way the story progresses creates a successful mystery along the way.
The character of Ritsuko has many shades. She is not just a simple villain with notorious intention. Her character is described through the people she met before and it depicts how tragic was her life.
The investigation part is interesting to watch. The detective and his way to investigate is intriguing. His thirst to know the real truth behind layers of lies makes the viewers believe that in this world, there are still some righteous persons alive. He is a true character of an investigator.
The soundtrack is well fitted for the plot. It helps to create a thrill among the viewers.
Star Power
Matsumoto Marika is successful in portraying such a shaded character. She can pull through a tragic character of various emotions. Kakizawa Hayato as Tsutaguchi Ryosuke has flawlessly performed in this role.
The Disappointing Factor
There is not much disappointing factor about this drama. Of course, this is not flawless, and the pace of the drama could have been better. The plot sometimes is too complex to understand, but otherwise, this show is excellent.
In-Depth Analysis
This drama is not a typical murder thriller. This is a combination of mystery, thriller, and tragedy. In a word, this is a life story in the plot of a thriller. Along with the drama, we can see that no one knows the real Ritsuko. They all describe her differently in their ways. For them, she is sometimes slutty and sometimes good. But we can see how much she has suffered that she came to a dead end. She has a beautiful smile which describes that if the world was not so hard on her, she could have become a sweet girl with a blinding smile. But that did not happen. Throughout her life, the struggle made her a tragic character. The story presents the bittersweet moments of her life.
Overall Opinion
Overall this drama is worth your time. The concept is exceptional. This is something new that we hardly find. This is a slice-of-life drama but with mystery. Hence this will not make you bored; instead, it will make you think if the society we live in is perfect. Viewers should not miss this drama.
