For fans of the theme Hana Yori Dango (continued) And here's the second season of "Meteoric Rain."
Pros: a lot of positive, more realistic series, compared to other versions, closer to life, less exaggerated characters and events. A lot of kindness and light. Of course, it is clear that life is probably different, but faith in a miracle - and in life helps, and sometimes the impossible happens.
Another plus: the most adequate of all versions are the parents of the protagonist, they are attentive and caring, there is logic in their actions, and not just “we said so” and “a girl not of your circle”. Even those who were so in the first season become more adequate and less caricatured.
Many adult decisions, responsibility for their actions, all student heroes grow up, get smarter, become more adequate, not just Duan Mu. There's a lot to think about.
The characters look more realistic than the other versions, it is difficult to understand if there was plastic surgery at all (if there was, then modest and inconspicuous). Even the hair color of some characters becomes more natural.
Lots of good and educational ideas for teenagers.
Very chaste - hugs modest and even more modest kisses, and that's all.
And yes, no matter how banal it may be, youth is beautiful, that is why the popularity of the drama. It is very good that they do not follow the manga entirely, but bring their own national flavor and ideas.
Cons. The most important thing is that it is very difficult to find in normal translation and quality, neither to buy (on sale - in Chinese and with Chinese subtitles), nor other options. Mostly, with subtitles, from Chinese through English (i.e., triple translation), subtitles often do not match, are late or absent at all (and one can only guess what is happening on the screen). I want to say, dear producers, your series is popular all over the world, so let it be watched in good quality in different languages!
Another minus: VERY long and long, well, just in some places a mixture of "Rich also cry" with "Santa Barbara". Without damage, it could be cut in half, at least (like the first season). See to the end, apparently, can only fans of Flowers better berries. .
If you have patience, the age rating, in my opinion, can be 12-13+.
6 out of 10
for the aforementioned disadvantages.