It’s one of those rare times I wished a drama wouldn’t end because it was just that good. Watching this felt like riding a rollercoaster—an exhilarating experience from start to finish.

One of the things I loved about this show was the talented cast, who brought the amazing characters from the source material to life.

Ren Meguro was a revelation as Haru Tennoji. Before watching this show, I had seen him act in Kieta Hatsukoi and As Long as We Both Shall Live. Typically, the characters he plays are gentle, which undoubtedly suits him perfectly. So when it was announced that he would be playing a character completely opposite to his usual roles, I was intrigued. I knew I had to watch this show as soon as it aired.

From the moment he stepped onto the screen, he stole the spotlight and captivated audiences with his charm. Even my aunt pointed out how much she loved seeing Haru’s mischievous smile. Casting him in this role gave him the opportunity to showcase his range as an actor.

Gaku, played by Hayato Sano, was another incredible addition to the talented ensemble. While detailing everything I loved about Gaku would risk giving away too many spoilers, one thing is for sure: he was the perfect partner-in-crime. I also loved how we got to see his character grow over time.

And let’s talk about the women in this show! Mio Iwata was sassy and fearless. It was impossible not to love her—she had beauty, brains, and an impeccable sense of fashion. The tension between Kiri and Haru was such a delight to watch whenever it came up.

Rounding out the Trillion Game trio was Riko Fukumoto’s Rinrin, who I believe served as the story’s moral compass. Her portrayal of a president striving to do what’s best for everyone, despite the challenges, was admirable. You can’t help but root for her and the rest of the team.

I also believe that the show was pretty straightforward with its goals. After the first episode, the audience was given an idea of what seemed to be the show's endgame: reaching the trillion-dollar goal by following a roadmap. What everyone was really here for though, was seeing how Haru, Gaku, and Rinrin would make this goal a reality.

Even though it sometimes feels like you have to suspend your disbelief (because not everything can be solved by the power of friendship), there’s something so compelling about giving in to that illusion even just for a bit.

Long story short, Trillion Game is a drama that you do not want to miss. By the time it ends, you would want to hop on a time machine to go straight to 2025 for the movie release.