While watching Kyojo, I was actually quite focused at first. It kept my attention for a while. But with about 45 minutes left, I suddenly lost engagement. Takuya Kimura’s acting felt solid and believable. It was also nice to see Yuko Oshima again. She used to be an idol in AKB48, so seeing her in this kind of serious role was interesting. The problem started when the story moved into her episode. The events felt too forced. My immersion dropped quickly. This drama was made for Fuji TV’s 60th anniversary, and the police academy setting is shown in a detailed way. We see many students and instructors, and each one gets some screen time. But when Oshima’s storyline ignored basic realism, I started to question it. Do Japanese dramas think the audience will accept anything? Or is there a pattern where police and detectives are always shown as extremely sharp, almost perfect at reading people? Of course, detectives can be smart. But when they are always flawless, it starts to feel repetitive and predictable. There are moments where something that looks random later turns out to exist only to deliver a message. Once you notice that structure, the story feels designed instead of natural. It feels less about realistic cause and effect, and more about pushing a lesson or emotional theme. Since each episode is almost two hours long, you expect strong logic. But here, the message seems more important than realism. That said, when the patrol officer appeared, played by Akira Ishida from the comedy duo NON STYLE, I genuinely lmao. Japanese comedians often show up in serious dramas, and they usually act surprisingly well. Every time I see that, I’m reminded how talented many Japanese comedians actually are. As an educational piece, meant to show the police system and inspire people, it works well. It presents discipline, sharp thinking, and strong moral values. In that sense, it can motivate viewers and leave a strong impression about the role of police officers. However, the stronger that educational and inspirational purpose becomes, the more the entertainment value as a drama special seems to decrease. When the message becomes the main focus, the storytelling feels less natural and less exciting. So while it may succeed as a public-facing, inspirational work, it loses some of its power as pure drama.