Homeroom (2020)

Some people might really like this Drama, and some people might hate it. I started watching this cause of Yuki Yamada, ended up loving the heroine too.

This is one of the best Drama out there which potrayed Psychopath in the most realistic way, yet so fascinating. The plot twist gonna make your heart pumped and surprised dozen of times. You wouldn't stop after you watch the first episode, the story is just the best.

And the best thing is Yuki Yamada acting skills, he's the right person to play this character, i can't imagine someone else bring the character so alive other than him.

This is really recommended by me, you should watch it!! but don't expect ending the way you want, i don't know you gonna like the ending or not, but remember this is not a love story, it's just psycho Lol

Enjoy watching!!

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Stayed for the acting

The show screams manga adaption with exaggerated acting and bizarre storyline, therefore, the drama indicates for you not to take it too seriously.

I was considering dropping this series because I crave character growth and prefer a clear takeaway from the message of the show. What made me continue watching was mainly the acting of Yamada Yuki. Coincidently I had recently finished watching American Psycho, which is why I wanted to see how he delivers and explores his character till the end. I ended up enjoying his performance and found myself resonating with a few of his internal struggles.

The drama starts to pick up pace as it explores and introduces other characters in the mix.
Moral of the story is everybody has a different side: some who hide it, some who show it.
We are not one dimensional, and it fits the saying 'Don't judge a book by its cover.'

Overall, I enjoyed the comedic aspect of the drama despite its odd and creepy moments. I believe the ending suits and wraps the story nicely.

If you are expecting major character development or a built love story, then this drama might not be for you.

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Pure insanity start to finish!

Reading the plot I started this with low expectations on how they would frame the concept. But I was surprised by the insane direction the story went. It went there in every way and pulled it off well. From start to finish I liked the dark often comedic situations the characters went through. The actors were amazing and really made their characters interesting. Kudos especially to the male lead who played his part so well it creeped me out more and more as the episodes progressed. There is also an art element to this show that I liked a lot as well. To someone not used to jdramas I don't recommend this drama or if you're looking for a romance don't watch it either. But if you're looking for something unexpected and a dark comedy this is perfect for you!

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Not your average tv show...

I have watched many Japanese dramas since I started watching asian dramas to begin with. Every single one feels like a bad dream.

Maybe I haven’t had a good pick of the litter so to speak, I might just be attracted to the strange titles and descriptions. After all, those crazy titles and descriptions are what always seem to draw me in.
Homeroom was no exception to this.

I think the first episode of this series really sums up what you’re going to get by watching this show.

The girl’s teacher is an absolute psychopath, and she’s not far from one as well, as the show progresses. She’s a victim to her teacher's creepy obsession with her, but simultaneously becomes infatuated with him as well. I don’t want to say anymore on the plot, as you’ll see that yourself when watching it.

The show really hit me in the gut. It was strange, and the story kept progressively getting stranger and stranger. Weird actions kept popping out of no where, as if the characters themselves were on some sort of psychotic drug.

It was sad watching every character seem to fall apart one by one. Feelings of love for characters would become disgust incredibly fast, and I realized how stupid it was to become attached to anyone in this genre of drama.

Do I recommend watching the show? I suppose, although it’s not for the faint of heart. I finished it in about 2.5 hours, although I would skip over some scenes that disturbed me too much.
I ought to put a trigger warning for major depressive symptoms in the characters. It’s a psycho show, so maybe that’s not so crazy to most looking into watching this show.

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Fast Forward to AVOID: A Review of a Waste of Time

Oh boy, where do I even start with "Homeroom"? I thought I was signing up for a heartwarming teacher-student story with a dash of drama, but what I got was a one-way ticket to Creepyville!

First of all, let’s talk about Mr. Rintaro Aida. Handsome? Sure. But behind that charming smile is a guy who makes even the creepiest of villains look like teddy bears. Here I was, thinking he was the knight in shining armor for poor Sachiko Sakurai, only to find out he's the one orchestrating her daily nightmares. Plot twist of the century? More like plot twist straight out of a horror movie!

The whole premise of the show is like something out of a bizarre fever dream. Seriously, who thought it was a good idea to portray psychological manipulation and abuse as some twisted form of romance? Watching this drama felt like getting stuck in a cringy and uncomfortable loop, and trust me, I wanted out by the first commercial break. Don't get me started on the "romantic" undertones – there’s nothing romantic about a teacher playing puppet master with his student’s life.

After painfully enduring the first episode, I thought, "Maybe it gets better?" Spoiler alert: it doesn't. I ended up skipping episodes 5-9, hoping to find some redeeming quality, but all I got was more of the same creepy antics. By the end, I was more horrified than entertained.

In conclusion, "Homeroom" is a one-way ticket to an unsettling and weird experience. If you're into creepy teachers and misguided plotlines, this might be your jam. But for me? One episode was more than enough to say, "Thanks, but no thanks." If you value your time and sanity, I’d recommend steering clear of this drama.

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