Mop Girl

MP is a comedic and fantasy-like take on murder mystery dramas. It has an interesting idea/theme but it can get repetitive since each episode involves a new murder with Kitagawa Keiko traveling back in time to save the victims. The episodes also don’t connect with each other so there are barely any character developments. Some of the cases were interesting while some were predictable since you could guess who the murderer(s) are. The ending was left open-ended so I think there might be a sequel or special but the ratings weren’t that high when MP aired so the chances are pretty slim. The ending reminded me a lot of “Maou’s” ending but it’s not as bad since it wasn’t as cliffhanger-ish as “Maou’s” was. Overall, MP is a cute and funny drama as long as you don’t expect too much from it.

Kitagawa Keiko: This is Kitagawa Keiko’s second drama since she focuses more on filming movies. She’s extremely adorable and her acting is pretty good in here since this role was different from the one in “Pretty Guardian Sailormoon”; her character in here is a lot more silly and clumsy while “Hino Rei (Sailor Mars)" is more serious and smart. I wish her character’s power was more developed/explained though. 5*****

Tanihara Shosuke: He’s hilarious in here since he’s obsessed with foreign women. I would have like to know more about his relationship with his ex-girlfriend though. His acting is great and he is a natural when it comes to comedic roles. 5*****

Themesong by Sawajiri Erika (ERIKA): 4****

Rating: 3.5*** Definitely watch this if you’re a fan of Kitagawa Keiko since the whole drama revolves around her and you won’t be disappointed with her acting.