Name: Animals
Genre: Romance
Released: 2022-06-23
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Kyoya Honda, Airi Suzuki, Jin Shirasu

I went into this drama expecting something wild, raw, or at least something that lived up to its title-but honestly, I feel a bit tricked into watching it. The premise seemed intriguing, but the execution didn't quite deliver what I was hoping for.

It's not necessarily a bad drama, but there's this lingering feeling of confusion and disappointment. Maybe it's the way it was marketed or just the expectations I had going in, but the story didn't feel as bold or intense as I thought it would be.

That being said, if you go in with zero expectations, there are still moments that make it engaging. Just don't expect it to be as untamed as the title suggests.

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