My Little Nightmare

My Little Nightmare is quite the interesting one... The plot is wonderfully unique and the characters are all enjoyably quirky and fun. However, some of the acting is a little TOO eccentric even for the "weird" characters and the special effects and can sometimes be a little too much. Sometimes less is more right?

The musical score in My Little nightmare is fantastic and is one of the things that really stood out for me while watching the episodes. Despite My Little Nightmares lesser tendencies i would still recommend this one to anyone who is craving something outside the "norm".

All you viewers out there I first want you ask you when was the last time you a had a nightmare? how much control do you have over your dreams? these answers vary greatly from child to an adult, and within this intriguing Japanese drama we explorer all those questions .

We are presented with visual dreams from a variety of people. Through this we see can that not all of us dream the same thing. not all of us want the same trends, we all have our own sense of belonging.

The plot is mainly about a good girl with a special ability; See the future. This power, a blessing or a curse? everyday she is troubled by nightmares which prophesiers misfortunes.lucky for us her relative built a device that can record everything she dreams about and we can see them on a big television.

But solving these mystery’s is too much for an elementary girl, and scientist to do alone, so they have abruptly requested the aid of an unusual school teacher (Kieko-san) who appear very cheerful and perfect to all.

With these power we can stop bad guys in advance, prevent an accident, uncover lost memory and solve many world wide problems but with such power comes equal share of responsibility. As there is a threat that intends to unleash this secret to the whole world.

For how long can are heroes protect the little girl from the people's selfish ambitions

This drama is surprisingly entertaining and funny as we uncover what really lies behind her constant smile. It is well suited for all the family and sends off a great message, that we all have the power to take control of our own fate.

My little nightmare seems to be about stopping bad futures from happening, but what its really about is two people that seem to be more connected than you would think. First you have Kotou Yuiko who sees peoples futures as her nightmares and then you have Mutoi Ayame who is always aware that she is dreaming. With a dark past and a deep connection through their dreams, you would almost think that these two very different people are connected by a little more than just fate.

This show is very Unique compared to many other dramas, after one episode veiwers can get a little addicted to the show and may wish time could speed up so that they can watch the next episode as fast as they can as the plot itself contains very devious and intricate details that may contain little hints to what may happen in the future.

The idea of veiwing dreams on tv is bizarre and can let us wonder if this type of technology can actually exist.

overall this show is amazing and who knows? our dreams may tell our future!

Let me start off by telling you a little something about these main characters and their unique personalities. Mutoi Ayami is a well respected and well liked elementary school teacher. She is also one of the strangest characters characters I've ever seen in a drama. She is extremely emotionally detached, to the point of being referred to as a psychopath. This part of herself she hides well behind a smile. She has so much control over herself it even extends to her dreams.
Then there's Kotou Yuiko, otherwise knows as Nightmare-chan who's dreams are anything but controlled. Her nightmares come to her from “outside”, oh and did I mention they predict the future.
When Nightmare-chan starts coming to class and having dreams about her fellow class mates Ayami, much to her annoyance, gets involved.
Ayami-sensei is having issues of her own in the form of a website that someone has written about her naming her as a psychopath spreading around the school. Despite this she is now forced to help others change their own cruel fate and to fight against their nightmares. The more she work to save others from their nightmares the more her own comes to light, the image she's been projecting of herself getting closer and closer to her true self she hides inside.
Will Ayami and Nightmare-chan be able to continue to overcome the increasingly difficult and dangerous obstacles set before them when everything in their lives is falling apart? Will Ayami-sensei be able to hold hold her own life together when her own nightmare is threatening to knock in the walls of her carefully constructed persona.

My Little Nightmare begins with a formulaic setup in which the protagonist, a grade school teacher called Ayami-sensei, solves the mystery of her student Yuiko's prophetic dream in each episode. I was worried about some of its repetitive scenes (ex: wake up screaming from every dream) and format, but despite my initial concerns I grew to really love the series.

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Characters:
• Ayami's character is far from stereotypical or cliche. At first she puts up a smiling, kind-hearted mask to get by in the world, but the series progresses at a steady pace and she quickly sheds this mask to embrace her true feelings, which is that of a cold and unfriendly person. Not in an emo style, but more of a logical, practical manner with a sense of survival and self preservation that won't let her get involved with others. Despite her less-than-popular personality, I like that she doesn't beat around the bush and, when push comes to shove, will get things done. One thing I hate in dramas is when characters have a lack of communication and build on misunderstandings. Yuiko's straightforward manner prevents this to a degree. She may grumble and try to avoid getting entangled in plots, but inevitably finds herself drawn in and must overcome her own personal fears to help save others.

• I'm impressed by the side characters. While it does the 'feature one character per episode' style, the series doesn't create a lot of "throwaways" where you see them once and never again thereafter. Characters make reappearances and are shown that they still exist even if the episode isn't about them. I was worried that the student Yuiko would only be a tool to implement the prophecies, but the series is gradually giving her some character growth as well. I'm not sure what to make of the school doctor yet, she has a genuine interest in the children, but her motivations and role is still in its early stages.

• The antagonist has an interesting role that isn't finalized yet. In the dream world he is portrayed as the cliche knight in shining armor, but in the real world his actions are underhanded and treacherous. His being the prince in the dream and the antagonist in the real world illustrates that there is no black and white with characters. He goes along with the "ends justify the means" line of thinking and wants to explore dreams for the sake of science and society.

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Plot:
• The overall concept of the plot is fairly simple: Yuiko's dreams predict what will happen in the future, and it is up to her teacher to avert the nightmare. Yuiko's grandfather has created a machine that can record dreams (Paprika, anyone?) and watch them like films. They use this to watch Yuiko's prophetic dreams and try to avert the danger that the dreams reveal.

• The dreams are what you'd expect of a dream: Surreal and very Alice in Wonderland-esque in some, horror and absurd in others, and some normal bits tossed in for good measure. Some dreams rely heavily on symbolism and representation, and it is the interpretation of these dreams that helps characters to solve the mystery.

• Themes deal with all sorts of human emotion that stems from relationships and environment, things that many experience at some point or other while struggling to grow up and learn about yourself and the world. Money, pressure from family, health issues, memory, doubt, betrayal, inequality, subconcious, morality; there is a lot addressed in each episode.

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Other:
• The music is catchy. I wish they had a little more variety, but I like what they do have.

• Graphics take a little getting used to, but overall the quality is fair enough and it actually seems pretty creative. Dreams are pretty flexible in that regard anyways.

• There are small bits of humor tucked in throughout each episode, and episodes are generally resolved on a happy note with a bit of a cliffhanger at the end that points towards an overarching mystery. Despite the serious nature of the themes addressed, the way its presented keeps it from being too serious. I think this is a good balance as some of the dreams can be a little ridiculous and some parts over the top, so having a show that takes itself too seriously would not be able to pull off such a presentation.

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tl;dr Conclusion:
• I love the characters and how dynamic they are, and the mystery of the dreams are oddly enticing. The show addresses some pretty deep themes about human nature while maintaining a slightly comedic edge to keep it from becoming too dark. Overall a great and fun series to watch.