Sayonara no Tsuzuki (2024)

An intriguing show worth watching.

Seems like everyone has mixed feelings on this drama. For one, I actually really enjoyed it. It is definitely different; I haven't seen anything like it. It's a bit weird, as many people said, but still, it is very good!

If the cover is compelling enough, I won't even read the description, so I go straight into watching it. I did this with this drama, so I knew nothing going in. I had no idea it would go in the direction it did, but I was pleasantly surprised! The plot was very interesting, leading me to binge this show. I finished it quite fast. I loved the main actress! She was so good, and I'd like to watch more stuff with her in the future. Like I said earlier, it is a little weird, but such a good story! It's different than the typical drama plot, so that was refreshing.

Although the circumstances of the characters called for it, I wasn't a fan of the ending. That's the only reason I didn't rate this a ten. I feel like they could've closed it up better. I'm usually a fan of realistic endings, but not this one *cries*.

Overall, I really enjoyed this drama. I recommend it if you are looking for something different or even a heartfelt romance.

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It's weird but I love it!!

Beyond Goodbye left me with an immersive feelings. Sad but longingly beautiful. If you watched this series because Kentaro's latest kdrama What Comes After Love and not a fan of sad ending, sorry to say but this series is just not for you because this is jdrama where the illness/sad troupes are pretty common. However, for me who used to this kind of ending in jdrama found the ending pretty satisfying. Keep in mind, the main focus of this drama is not romance. This drama deals with grief, loneliness, memories, longing, sacrifice and etc.

The cinematography is amazing within 3 different countries (the sea, the mountains, the coffee fields, the apple farm, the railway track) and the four seasons are shown plus with the storm, they are such breathtaking sceneries, the great and natural acting, the subtle moments, the emotions, well written scripts, marvellous casts, beautiful osts and of course the best ending song by Kenshi Yonezu.

Each of the character is so passionate, deep, complex and empathic especially the five main casts. I personally like Saeko's personality. She is ambitious, fashionable, optimistic, fun, independent yet buried her burden, deep inside her heart and only visible to others closest to her.
I can relate to Kazumasa's confusion with the heart beats for other woman other than his wife, who he loves so much. Even I as a viewer got confuse with the mixed feelings he has. He is kind, sympathetic, a very good man.
We all feel bad for Miki, a wife who trying to protect her marriage as she should. Watching her husband slowly becoming a different person, loving a thing that once strongly disliking can be devastating. She is an honest, patience and caring person.
The best character for me is Yusuke. I know, there is not much of his scene but from others' POV, we know he is a good person, goofy, simple yet deep (fireworks is the best, right?).
And lastly, Kengo, an emotional best friend, a good listener, readily to give an advice, so that none of them were hurt.

I will recommend this series to whoever like to watch from different kinds of perspective, not just from one character but all of them and understand why the characters make the decision that way. They all have flaws and make mistakes like all human do, something you can relate too.

Major spoiler after rewatch.

Hurm..I know a lot of people turned off by this series mainly because Kazumasa was indeed a married man. Is he cheating on his wife? Yes, clearly he was. Then, is this series glorified cheating? Of course not. Even he isn't married, he will also be cheating if he has a girlfriend. This is because the series intended him to has a wife.

Even if Yusuke's heart function healthily in Kazumasa's body, the series will be finish on episode 7. Kazumasa already made his decision to stay with Miki because he remembered the promise he made. To be a goofy husband and wife so that he feel that he is really healthy and alive (after he saw a sweet banter between Saeko and Yusuke). Besides, he promised maybe they could have kids in the future (clearly, they couldn't before this) and those had to be broken again. Also, he didn't wear off the ring until the end.

And Saeko's made a decision not to meet Kazumasa again even though she loves him because she knew the boundary and reality of the relationship. Yes, we all hate the kissing scene but what led to that scene? Because there wasn't technically an affair between them (according to Miki), thus, having one is easier isn't it? Saeko was the one leading Kazumasa but gradually stopped herself. Then, she remembered Yusuke and reminisced herself with the memory of her and Yusuke under the umbrella which leading to the decision she made that I stated earlier. Lastly, Saeko put off the necklace with her engagement ring in order to move on and forget the tragic accident and kept the boots and umbrella instead that I believe contained both memories of Yusuke and Kazumasa altogether.

Then, we got served by episode 8 as the proper goodbye between Saeko, Kazumasa and Yusuke that I believed a significant and satisfying ending. Maybe, part of Kazumasa wanted to see Saeko but he also wanted to be fair that Yusuke's heart was dying inside his body. Last message to Saeko from Yusuke was smile and be happy which Kazumasa sincerely conveyed as they exchanged the handshakes and hugged as their last goodbye.

Again, these will be my interpretations. Do not expect the chemistry because romance isn't really a focus of this series. This is not kdrama. No chemistry chemistrying here. (Even the piggyback scene felt sad). And I didn't really know why people said the romance was forced. Maybe because Kazumasa is a married man, that's why he restrained himself?
Please, make another drama between them where they can end up together (this is their forth drama where they got sad ending..haha)

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Tristeza do Coração 'Depois do Adeus'

Só tristeza, terminei a série 'Mr. Plankton' e fui assistir 'Depois do Adeus' na Netflix. A série é emocionante e toca profundamente nas dores e alegrias dos reencontros. Os personagens são reais e cativantes, e a história é envolvente. A trilha sonora é boa e combina perfeitamente com cada cena, aumentando ainda mais as emoções. 'Depois do Adeus' é uma série que fala sobre amor, perda e os laços que nos unem, deixando uma marca em quem assiste.

Não é o tipo de série que eu curto, mas a cada vez está me chamando mais atenção. Não é das minhas melhores, mas tem suas peculiaridades.

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Beyond Goodbyes: A Heart-Stirring Journey Through Love's Complexities

**Initial Impression**
- Personal Impact: still can't stop thinking about it
- emotional Response: Left a deep, lasting impression
- Overall Experience: Emotionally heavy but meaningful viewing experience

## Storytelling & Plot

**Narrative Structure**
- Complex exploration of human relationships
- Nuanced storytelling approach
- Non-binary moral perspectives
- Intricate character dynamics

** Character Development**
- Well-developed emotional depth
- Realistic portrayal of personal struggles
- Complex character motivations
- Authentic representation of human nature

## Technical Excellence

** Cinematography**
- **Rating**: 1000/10 ✨
- Notable features:
- Carefully composed frames
- Ethereal atmosphere
- Visual storytelling excellence
- Artistic shot composition

** Acting & Cast**

- **Performance Quality**: Exceptional
- Highlights:
- Perfect casting choices
- Strong emotional portrayals
- Convincing character chemistry
- Top-tier acting skills

## Emotional Impact

** Personal Feelings**
- Heart feels heavy but fulfilled
- Mixed emotions about the ending
- Lasting emotional resonance
- Deep emotional investment in characters

**Thematic Elements**
- Explores complicated feelings authentically
- Deals with morally grey areas
- Handles delicate themes masterfully
- Creates genuine emotional connections

As mentioned by @UKIYO:
> "A film doesn't have to be morally right to enjoy or be entertained. It's just like watching a series where the protagonist is a robber or a criminal."

## Final Verdict

** Strengths**
- Masterful storytelling
- Outstanding technical execution
- Strong emotional depth
- Compelling character development
- High rewatch value

** Recommendation**
- Highly recommended for viewers who:
- Appreciate complex narratives
- Enjoy emotional depth in storytelling
- Can handle bittersweet endings
- Look for authentic character portrayals

**Viewer Advisory**
- Prepare for emotional investment
- Keep tissues handy 🤧
- Expect a non-traditional ending
- Be ready for complex moral themes

## Personal Rating

- Overall Score: Exceptional
- Emotional Impact: 10/10
- Technical Excellence: 10/10
- Story Quality: 9.5/10

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Complicated Story

A film doesn't have to be morally right to enjoy or be entertained. It's just like watching a series where the protagonist is a robber or a criminal.

Yes, what the ML and FL have can be called cheating. The heart transplant can't be an excuse. But I still enjoyed it. The sceneries, the acting, the plot, the story flow, I love everything.

I searched if it is really possible to inherit the heart donor's memory. The answer I got from the internet is what this series also explained. I'm amazed.

So, I think the viewers should not rate a film base on their morals. The quality should be the basis here. It's actually boring to only watch about good people. I want to slap and curse the main characters too.

Well, it's just my opinion. But if you're not into this kind of complicated story, just don't give it a try.

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weird romance and strange storyline ( all about drinking coffe and apple )

“Such a Weird Romance” left me disappointed overall. The storyline felt boring, and the dialogue was plain and uninspired, making it difficult to stay engaged. The only reason I pushed myself to finish it was Kentaro Sakaguchi, Unfortunately, even his performance couldn’t save the drama , it was a struggle. Unless you’re a devoted fan of the cast, this series doesn’t offer much to keep you entertained.

Overall, Such a Weird Romance is a disappointing It’s a drama that feels like it’s trying to be different but ends up being so bad, this is one series I wouldn’t recommend. For those looking for love story, there are far better options out there.

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A slow burn beautifully acted that touches the heart!

The reason. I love Japanese dramas is because they (in general) carry so much more weight then their Korean counterpart. Whereas Korean dramas are like a good dessert that look pretty and taste good, Japanese dramas are more like a main course.

Beyond Goodbye is a slow burn that tugs at your heart slowly as the characters unfold and evolve. The back drop in Hawaii and Hokkaido provides the right balance between hot and cold, and right and wrong! The chemistry between the two main leads is really really good too!

A solid Jdrama that hits the mark mostly. If you're new to Jdramas than you might not like Beyond Goodbye, because it takes time to unfold and care about the characters. But if you give it a chance and like a developing story, then you will enjoy this ride. Just be warned that it's not flashy like Kdramas which I love also. If you want a break from dessert then try this main course!

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Achei o dorama xoxo, água com açúcar, tipo aqueles livros de literatura de cura, não se aprofundou nem no romance nem no drama. Isso quer dizer que é ruim? Não, apenas não era o que eu esperava. Estava esperando um romance com MUITO drama e um final pra me acabar em lágrimas, e o último episódio foi super levinho hahaha Foi bem feito, boas atuações, ótima trilha de sonora, vários takes maravilhosos, a cena da chuva em que ele fica observando o casal e depois entrega o guarda-chuva e as botas, e a dela levantando e vendo o arco íris no mesmo momento que ele morreu com certeza vai ficar na minha mente por um bom tempo ainda. Doramas em Hokkaido são sempre maravilhosos

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Emotional and lovely

The drama has so many mixed reviews about it, and I belong to the one that likes it, actually I'm probably against all the negative points mentioned about it.

First acting is amazing, Toma's appearance with how little it was, he still shines as the goofy, hopeless romantic and nice BF/Friend.
Also I'm a HUGE Arimura Kasumi fan, and I loved her role and everything about it, kentaro too was great.

The story itself is very predictable, it plays in that gray area about the whole two souls inside one body, and what's considered cheating or just go what your heart's desire.

Now, I really love Saeko, and I believe I'd literally do the same thing she did, on the other hand, I didn't respect Mike's at all, and I don't believe her love that much, she was selfish and arrogant, selfish when she didn't care about her husband's heart and how it changes him, I believe the most frightened person should be Naruse, the one who is confused about how he feels and need emotional support and help, and arrogant when she boldly confronted Saeko, and at the end when she told her about his heart condition.

I may be evil for liking how this end, if Saeko lost her lover, so does Miki, now she would understand how it feels to lose the love of your life.
I may be a little harsh, and I genuinely liked how they ended on good terms, but she just played victim the whole time while the only person who gained something from this whole situation, her lover is safe and healthy - up till the end at least- while Saeko lost hers, and Naruse got identity crisis.

Overall I loved how it ended, I just hated how Miki behaved and I know everyone is commenting about the cheating but seriously, what did you expect from a heart transplant story where the person gain memories from the hearts and meet the lover of the donor. It obviously says between the line that we will have a dilemma of falling for two people, yet, I believe the whole cheating part was just confusion, not real feelings.

That been said, it's a very interesting drama, you can easily binge it without a moment of boredom.

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It's a strange Drama -romance? ☕

Beyond Goodbye - It's a strange drama to watch yet you binge watch it coz humans love to suffer? Or find solace in other's misery perhaps.

A very very weird feeling to watch when you want the leads to have feelings but when they do have them you feel like telling them to stop them. Morally it's very non green flag thing. The wife suffered for nothing literally & you will not feel for her or atleast the writer didn't but you'll keep watching it.

Will remind you of some what First Love, which remains the only happy Jdrama in my memories.

The acting was damn good both the leads were fabulous in their roles & the apples & coffee vibe was definitely on point. Cinematography was excellent.

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A very original story telling and great Actor!

This story is beautifully executed and a very easy to binge watch.
I felt all the emotions watching.
The ML going through the rest of his life feeling someone else's past life
and the woman is attracted to the ML because of her late husband heart
inside of the ML which brought them closer but he was already married
which made things complicated. I felt it for the other woman as she earns for
her husband's attention while he only care to learn about the heart of the man
he is living with. I enjoyed it and as I love watching the ML in series it was easy
on my eyes lol. He is just so flawless with his acting skills that he makes everything
so natural. I recommend if you like series with no action in a country side setting.

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Quand le coeur ne tombe pas très loin de l'arbre

J'ai longtemps reproché au drama de raconter toujours la même histoire, mais c'était sans l'arrivée des plateformes qui a encore amplifié le phénomène, en voulant toutes leur "Romance Killer" et cela une à deux fois dans l'année. Comptez alors le nombre de citernes de larme que vous allez remplir à vouloir visionner toutes ces histoires de couples impossibles, on n'est pas loin de la noyade. Et je ne parle que des block buster. Sayonara no tsuzuki est l'un deux. Production énorme entre Hokkaido, Hawaï et Nouvelle-Zélande. Couple, (ou trouple, plutôt ici) d'acteurs banquables et Kenshi Yonezu appelé pour l'ending, n'en jeté plus. Le succès de First Love a l'international a donné le tourni à Netflix qui ouvre les robinets à pognon, plongeant la romance dans le bling bling visuel, ce qui risque bien de donner l'indigestion à tous ceux qui appréciaient le drama japonais pour sa retenue, son non-dit et un principe de réalité qui permettait de s'identifier.

Cool Japan
Alors que m'arrive-t-il, n'aurais-je pas apprécié ce Sayonara no tsuzuki pour être aussi rageux ? Moi qu'on arrive à faire pleurer avec un silence et un plan fixe sur une simple bouteille de lait. Il est peut-être là le problème, le manque de simplicité. Avec son très bel esthétisme, dès les premières secondes. Que ce soit pour les montagnes enneigées et ce feu d'artifice, ou ses paysages paradisiaques hawaïens, ça flatte la rétine. Certainement un peu trop. On se dit, il y a anguille dans le bentô. Car il va falloir tenir sur 8 épisodes le suspense du "Cœur qui a changé de corps, mais on ne sait pas que c'est lui qui l'a eu" Et le syndicat d'initiative d'Hawaï ou d'Hokkaido ne suffira pas à nous maintenir en haleine par ses montagnes, cet océan et ces couchers de soleil. Nul doute que ce drama amènera encore beaucoup d'étrangers au Japon, américains, mais pas que... Les couleurs, les plans drones et ce train, oui ce train qui fait effectivement penser à toutes ces images SNS qui donnent furieusement envie de s'y rendre. Kamakura, n'a qu'à bien se tenir, les touristes chinois vont encore plus le kiffer que celui de Slam Dunk. J'en connais une qui va avoir mal à son surtourisme, c'est la ville de Niseko et son mont Yotei. Car clairement, le drama fait de l'œil au monde entier. Pour toutes les raisons déjà évoquées et surtout pour cette histoire basique, aux protagonistes qui se comptent sur une main. Cinq personnages dont un disparu. Formant un carré amoureux des plus simples à comprendre pour nous, spectateurs un peu niais.

I want go back...
Les deux premiers épisodes ne m'ont pas aidé à rentrer dans l'histoire par le manque émotions provoqué. Mous du genou avec un Yusuke caricatural qui énerve par sa frime et des situations de rencontre tellement improbables. Ça Manque d'âmes et je retrouve les défauts inhérents aux productions Netflix. Des longueurs, du too much, avec ce choix de passer "I want you back" au piano en entier. On se croirait sur Instagram ou un clip de Mariah Carey. après le train, le piano dans la gare. Tout ça participe au creux de l'histoire. Si les autres acteurs et la prod sont parfaits, le scénario manque vraiment de profondeur, à ce moment-là. Comme pour First Love, on déroule sur un trop grand nombre d'épisodes le concept de l'amour par procuration. Impossible de verser ma larme au bout de deux heures de visionnage, étant prêt alors à abandonner. Trop de situations improbables, une surexposition du café, qui fait encore penser à des vidéos TikTok de tuto. Trop de cool tue le cool. J'ai quand même tenté l'épisode suivant et là, je me suis fait avoir…

... but i stay with you
La deuxième moitié de la série vous plonge alors dans les questionnements philosophiques et les choix de vie qu'on attendait. Fini le faux bonheur qu'ils avaient du mal à nous transmettre. Nos acteurs deviennent humains et révèlent tout leur potentiel. Le quatuor, qui n'est plus qu'un trio à ce moment-là, va vous faire vibrer. On est obligé de se prendre au jeu et chaque épisode devient poignant. La production se paye même le luxe de trouvailles scénaristiques pour le moins original au début de l'épisode 7, qui vont feront vibrer, disons différemment. L'esthétique et la musique se mettent au service des émotions et la série s'envole enfin. Arimura Kasumi et Sakaguchi Kentaro m'héritent alors leur statue de meilleurs acteurs de Netflix, que je leur décerne haut la main. Si bien que le dernier épisode, une fois mes larmes séchées, me fera crier "encore !".

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