Good Life Arigato Papa Sayonara Review

The basis for the drama is the novel “Kashikogi” by author Cho Chang-in, which has sold 2 million copies in Korea since its publication in 2000. It has already been adapted as a television drama and a stage play in that country. On February 4, Shogakukan is publishing the book in Japan under the title “Good Life.” Sorimachi plays the part of Daichi Sawamoto, a newspaper reporter who has always prioritized his work over his family. When his wife suddenly leaves him, he finally notices the love he has been receiving from his son. Just as he decides to answer back, it is discovered that his son has leukemia. –Tokyograph

Trailer

Theme song: Mata Ashita… by JUJU
Insert song: Hane by Hanae

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Review

Read my first impressions here

This drama was so fantastic that I missed not watching it every week after it finished. It left me feeling like I had watched something really special and I clearly remembered every single episode. When I was watching it I was so riveted by the drama that I felt I was part of the show, sharing their emotions, entirely fascinated with the characters and their life and in my oppinion when you feel the same emotions as the characters in a drama you know the plot is remarkable and the acting was immaculate.

It is a very emotional and in some ways a tragic story that causes you to cry in every episode but it is all worth it because this drama is just to good to skip even if you hate dramas that upset you or over the top depressing dramas. I would say this dramas concept is the same as many other serious dramas like “Mother“, One Litre of Tears and other such dramas. Even though the emotional concept is the same aka tragic, illness, abuse ect, Good life has a better plot line in my opinion.

There are many reasons to watch this drama. Firstly how can you not watch a drama with one of the best actors in the Japanese entertainment industry?! Sorimachi Takashi is amazing in every single drama he has ever acted in and did you see him in the trailer. He just acts so good. Another reason is Kabe Amon who plays the son, Sawamoto Waku. He is such a good actor and so adorable. He has this innocent quality which is just perfect for his character. He in some ways is also the narrator the whole time of the drama and it was so refreshing and different that I loved it.

The ending was a bit ambiguous. I was really unsure about it but it fitted the whole concept of the drama. Unfortunately I cannot tell you what I thought about it without spoiling it a bit .So dont click on the spoiler if you have not watched it!!! Don’t worry it does not make the drama any less amazing.

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I loved this drama so much and it is really a shame that so many people are not reviewing it . It is really underrated because it is different and does not have the usual teenage romance stuff. Really think that it is one of the must watch dramas because seriously what more could you want from a drama? It has a great plot line, terrific acting and overall amazing emotional lines that really bring an emotion out of you.

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