Sprout (2012)

O.M.G! I think this is such a cute drama and the guys were even cuter!!! (yes, there was also some cute girls)

Anyways, I don't know about others but i really enjoyed this drama. Why 10 for everything? well...I loved it:)

In my opinion (obviously it will be different from others) the actors did a really good job. I actually felt at times as if I was there. I know weird huh.

The Story was cute and I couldn't stop going AW! all over it. It's all romance so if you don't like romance then you won't like this. But seriously, it's not action packed, or even a little comedic. Also the intro to the drama very much reminded me of the TV show FRIENDS.

The music was, is, outstanding. I love GROUPLOVE, so I definitely got enough of that. The same songs were played all through out though.

Overall it's a very well written drama and so far I can't stop watching it. I am actually taking a short break to write this right now... ENJOY THE SHOW \(^o^)/

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Now, that I have watched Sprout for the third time, I think it's time to write a review. Because this drama is not flawless at all, yet I found myself enjoying it so much I had to question my standards.

In general, I can't say that the story is unique or very well interpreted (though I haven't read the original manga so I can't compare the two). But it's just fine as it is. It's a high school romance story without huge drama or unexpected twists, it simply focuses on the struggles of teenage love and friendship. I have to admit that it is kind of slow sometimes but it didn't ruin the drama for me at all. The episodes are only 20 minutes long which is perfectly enough for these kind of stories.

The acting is lacking a lot, especially Jesse Lewis has a looot to learn, his character seemed unnaturally stiff which put me off completely sometimes. If I put that aside all of them looked like potential amateurs which didn't bother me that much, maybe because the awkward acting fitted well with the awkward teenager characters.

Now comes one of my most favourite things about the drama: the music. I didn't know Grouplove before watching Sprout but I totally fell in love with the band. Even though only 3 of their songs are featured in the drama, they enhanced the atmosphere a lot for me.

And finally, what made me love Sprout so much that I decided to watch it again: the atmosphere. The whole drama is like the epitome of the perfectly calm and hot Japanese summertime. The sound of cicadas, the scorching sun, cold ice tea and watermelon, added to the pure and light-hearted storyline... It made me forget (and forgive) every lacking part of the drama. Anytime I want to relax or when I miss summer occasionally, I wouldn't hesitate to watch a few episodes of Sprout just for the feeling.

I recommend watching Sprout (especially in the summer) for anyone who likes high school romance dramas without heavy plots. Don't have high expectations, just enjoy the simple story with loveable characters.

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Usually, I try to avoid watching a drama which is based on a manga that I had read. I tried because most of the time I would be disappointed.  However, I have to acknowledge, even if it is based on a manga, the show itself is like another creation that tried not to be based too much on the manga and made into another creation. This drama is based around 30 or 20% on the manga. The plot is changed a lot and the focus characters as well. (in the manga both Miku and Shouhei are in a relationship with their respective partners since the beginning of the story. Miku with a senior and Shouhei with Uzamiyu. This plot makes it more interesting and fresh. Not all love in high school are first love in reality after all)

First, let's start with the good part. The cinematography of the shows was clearly on point. It displays the innocence of first love and youth. All the cast was able to show that innocent with the natural act. There isn't any exaggeration (which usually added to j drama) and it felt very realistic.

The bad thing that I don't like, is that the story is not that creatively made. Too many cliche. Even in the manga, Chinen's character is not displayed as the most popular... and so on. Then the cold character who used to be playboy then falls in love for the first time arc (this happend in good morning call, kyou wa koi hajimemasu, Itazura).  Even the thing with Uzamiyu is too predictable. I cannot count how many j drama who has best friend turn into love rival thing too much.  

I think the original manga even has more depth and interesting development with more believable character. I think it would be better if they stick the focus a little bit like in the manga. I mean since they used the same characters and even the title is the same, why change it too much? Good Morning Call and Itazura are a perfect example where the story which still sticks the focus like 60% are still able to make a good show.

In the end, maybe this drama is better to watch by those who have not read the manga like me and able to watch without any expectation.

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[WARNING: the rating and review I give have the possibility to be subjective due to my preference for the genres, scenes or casts]

I've read the manga and I love it. So, I watch the movie and I am very disappointed ヽ(　￣д￣)ノ
In my opinion, Chinen Yuri not suitable for Souhei role. First, it’s about the height. In the manga, Souhei told as a tall guy, and Chinen Yuri not that tall. Second, Chinen Yuri’s face is too cute to be Shouhei (^_^;)

Basically, the story is good enough, they didn’t have the large difference with the manga, but I'm not agree with the casts. I think they could've find a better casts. I still prefer the manga.

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