Glass Heart

One of the best series I've seen in a while. Talented actors, fantastic storyline, gorgeous characters and heartfelt music. 🎵 Really touched my heart - made me laugh, cry and swoon.

Highly recommended for anyone who feels the real, raw power of music and how it binds us all together, and likes some romance on the side.

This film was such an eye-opener - raw, emotional, and at times heartbreaking. It beautifully captured the struggles and meaning of life through the eyes of musicians. Every episode had purpose; not a single one felt dull. What touched me most was their growth - how they supported each other through pain and uncertainty. They wanted to walk away, not out of selfishness, but because they believed it was the only way to protect someone they cared about.

But in the end, they stayed - because taking the music away would've meant taking his life, too. Every song hit deep and inspiring.

Thank you for creating TENBLANK!

At first, I was a little about whether this was going to be good or not. But the more I got into it and found the characters in the story, I realized how touching this story really was. And then when I found out that each of the principal actors spent over a year learning to play their own instruments and do their own vocals - wow! A little overdramatic at some point, but overall well thought out, well dramatized, well acted. I've really fallen in love with Korean dramas and since I don't speak, Korean, I appreciate the fact that Netflix is dubbing them in English. I really recommend this series.

Only watched the first episode. But I feel compelled to review. Who the hell is responsible for the audio/sound/music? 'Cause it is freaking awesome. How the ambient sounds fill the spaces in the backgrounds, give me goosebumps. The emotions come alive here.

Why am I only crediting the audio group? Been years since I've enjoyed a tv series or movies (last one I've enjoyed is Bocchi the rock). I thought I only enjoy musical shows. But this series - Glass Heart makes me realise that it's the ambient sounds. The screen is like a stage, there are spaces to be filled. There are times when it is fades in and fades out. There are places in need of the bass, the mids, the trebles. And I mean not particularly to be filled with instruments. Just the sound of a simple drop of a pen off the table can fill a particular shot. Silence all the times the dialogues are spoken makes the sound dead. It creates a doll. Heck, even puppet shows back then are alive.

Enough rambling. A BIG SHOUT OUT TO THE AUDIO GROUP! You guys rocks!

Back to real life.

Glass Heart unfolds a moving story of redemption and ambition. It's a tale of chasing dreams and confronting pasts, though at times the pacing feels rushed, compressing major developments into too little time.

The music is where the series truly soars, goosebump-inducing and masterfully composed. Its soundtrack blends emotional resonance with rock intensity. Sho's guitar sizzles with precision and flair, Kazushi's keyboard brings lyrical depth, and Akane's drumming provides the heartbeat of the band. Each performance is electrifying, culminating in powerful live scenes that feel authentic and hard-earned. Naoki's vocals elevate it all: soulful, commanding and unforgettable.

Naoki Fujitani is the emotional and narrative anchor of the series. A reclusive genius dubbed the "Amadeus of rock", he's a perfectionist haunted by a brain tumor and a brush with death. His backstory, from leaving his family to forming TENBLANK with virtuosos, is deeply layered. Takeru Satoh captures every nuance; his playful intensity, creative obsession, and vulnerability; with magnetic charisma. The writing around Naoki is exceptional, grounding the entire series.

Yet beyond Naoki, the character work falters. Akane Saijo lacks emotional nuance; her transformation from rejection to resilience feels too sudden, and her romantic arc is underdeveloped. Sho Takaoka exudes effortless stage charisma, but his character remains mostly reactive, with late emotional bursts that lack narrative buildup. Kazushi Sakamoto shows flickers of jealousy and creative tension, yet his motivations stay vague, making his clashes with Naoki feel abrupt and unearned. These characters orbit Naoki rather than evolving alongside him, leaving the ensemble emotionally imbalanced.

Despite these flaws, Glass Heart is a thrilling, emotionally charged ride. For fans of music-driven drama, it's a must-watch; flawed, but unforgettable.