Probably the first Japanese series I've finished (or I just can't remember others). Anyway, I'm a huge KDrama fan and was just curious to this one as this was just recommended by someone. Honestly, I really enjoyed this. Every game was well thought. The writer/s were intellectual in choosing their games. It was crazy and blood thirsty (as far as I can describe). I was not a fan of gore and brutal killing in my years of watching dramas but this one made me want to watch more. Amidst the chaos this series has, I also enjoyed some emotional moments between and among the characters. I think the male and female lead did a good job in playing their roles. I also commend how strong they were, not just physically but mentally and intellectually, because it was justifiable that they were able to survive a lot of games. If one of them was just a bit negative or is rather weak in handling the situation, it would not be realistic for him/her to survive. Overall a good watch to me. Looking forward to some amazing, crazy, and mind blowing season 2 and I hope it would be better than this.