I absolutely loved this drama. It wasn't one of those shows like Hana Yori Dango or Nodame Cantabile, where I would recommend it to anyone, but for what it was, it was very entertaining to me. No award-winning performances here, just all of your favorite AKB girls inserted into their own after-school drama.
Some quick thoughts:
* I was pleased to see Takashima Reiko as Yuko's mother, as I feel she is a great actress and looked believable as her mom. I think her and Amami Yuki are two of the most talented and attractive 40+ actresses out there for J-dramas.
* Worst acting award goes to Harugon and her expression of embarrassment(covering her face) when they were talking about her and her bf wanting to get it on.
* Just watching the AKB girls talking about sex made me smirk. This is how a lot girls their age actually act and talk, but don't tell the wotas.
* Mariko-sama was just not believable enough as a teacher. It has nothing to do with her acting, but I just didn't buy it the entire series.
* I would've liked to have seen what Maeda-sensei wrote to the others in the class.