Summer 2008
Looking for something off the beaten path, I picked this drama called "Seigi No Mikata" or Ally of Justice starring Shida Mirai as Nakata Yoko and Yamada Yu as Nakata Mariko. The story is about two sisters who have quite an extreme relationship. The older sister Mariko is a beautiful and smart woman, but underneath the glamour lies a cunning and deceiving manipulator. Once she sets her eyes on something, she is determined to obtain it no matter the cost. The younger sister Yoko is a sweet and loyal girl who is constantly harassed like a slave by Mariko to do her evil bidding. Ironically, whenever Mariko acts on her "evil" instincts, people around her benefit from it. One day Mariko meets a handsome young man named Yoshikawa Naoki (Mukai Osamu). Determined to marry him, Mariko sends her younger sister to investigate every little detail about Naoki. Yoko is first reluctant to do her bidding, but realizes that if Mariko marries Naoki and leaves home, she will be free of her sister's demands. All her life, Yoko wanted to expose her sister's evil nature, but now must do everything she can to keep it a secret.
Recommendation: This is the first drama that I've seen with Shida Mirai and Yamada Yu playing main characters and I was quite surprised. Both actresses were very funny and had great chemistry together. This was a light hearted and quirky drama. The facial expressions from both Shida and Yamada were great. Having Mariko's unkind acts develop into good deeds got a bit redundant after awhile, and the characters never change or grow up much, but I found myself laughing a lot at the extreme storyline. Shida Mirai played her role really well and I look forward to watching her again in the near future. Anyone who had a demanding or controlling older sibling can relate to this drama. If you're looking for something light and funny, this drama is for you.
Story: 1.0
Acting: 1.0
Directing: 0.5
Character Development: 0.5
Emotional Factor: 1.0
4.0 Out Of 5.0 Crowns
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