Reviews

I watched it some time ago on Netflix. Liked it a lot, but did not go crazy about it. When I rewatched it couple years later on Viki I loved it! To be honest, I would re watch drama up to 3 times max and hardly twice, but this one manage to hit the record - 5 times! I still don't understand why I like those episodes, although I watched much better shows, but there is something in the plot and acting that no matter how many times I watch it I love it more and more and it does not make me bored of it. The most memorable is the housewarming party, and the soda kisses. From beginning to end I like what I see. Acting is ok, chemistry too, and plot of the story fine without major surprises.
I have to admit, although I am not totally sure why I can rewatch this drama over and over but there is something in there that I love, I just can't exactly say what exactly..... I simply like it - that's all. Kind of weird right? (smile)

Leia Mais

One of the best dramas I have seen because of the most natural acting and love two leads have. You need to give this drama a chance from the start and by 3rd episode you will feel the essence of this spectacular series. If we could all have as pure and natural love as those two had in this drama - we all would be living in paradise. This was one of those series that are unforgettable. The main leads and their love for each other, every word, gesture, movement, eye contact was so real and so powerful whatever obstacles they had to conquer they did. It was done with perfection. Those two should win the best couple awards! This drama should be rewarded for its writing, acting, realism, and much more. After watching 16 beautiful episodes, I feel like I ate the most delicious meal and all cravings had been satisfied. Closing my eyes I see the best couple and love they had for each other and wish we all have this kind of experience and happiness always!
When I started to watch it, gradually, things started to evolve into a beautiful conversations, and for once I envied the main couple for their real such open and natural relationship. I am not a jealous person by any means but this series made me envy those two what they have accomplished.
If you don't watch it from beginning to end you would never know what you have missed! This drama will change your life and view of love should be!

Leia Mais

That's the kind of drama you just can't stop watching once you've started it.

It has a unique story concept about love triang-quadri-pent-whatever that just doesn't allow you to stop after the episode has ended. Even though the first episode was kind of normal, immediately after the beginning of the second one you are already in the drama. However, after episode 7 it loses its quality starts swinging which is a shame since it could have been a lot better. The thing that I hated most about this drama's story is the fact that sometimes the action starts and after it started, understands where it should go. In other words, it's like character X goes to location Y without any reason and once he's there he sees that the plot can go on and forces it to continue, which allows a lot of deus ex machina, especially in the ending. Also there are still some elements unexplained after the last episode which is why the story's rating is no more than 8.5/10

The cast was really good, even though I didn't like all the characters (especially Besshii, brr) and the acting was really well done. I must admit that the two main roles were just perfectly played by their actors, notably Tenchou's actor (Matsuoka Masahiro) who was just flawlessly giving all he got to make me always laugh.

The music is good, although not too remarkable but still good. And I really liked the ending song.

So I would suggest from my experience, my life and my soul that you watch this drama.

Leia Mais

So I actually started watching this drama when itwas aired, and I absolutely loved it, but towards the end I found the plot starting to drag so I decided to finish it later... Almost one YEAR on, I've finished it!
I think i'll just sum it up quickly... Loved the acting, and the OST (I still listen to it today and have a huge love for old mandorock/pop tunes! There are many episodes worth re-watching, but I think the final few episodes weren't that great. I loved how relaxing yet exciting the plot was, and it was nice to see a perhaps more realistic view of university/college :D

9/10 score, very happy, just wish the ending was cleared up a little more :)

Leia Mais

Yes yes yes, I watched it because Minho was in it, but in any way I was expecting such a fuzzy and warm drama special.

It's not exceptional, of course. If you're going to watch it thinking that oh my god it will be a piece of art, you are definitely not going to like it. You'll spend a nice hour and you can either hate it because is too shallow or love it because it's simple and cute. Also, I think the idea of these drama specials is incredible, cause they tell stories that are simple but still meaningful.

There's a thing about Minho's acting, though, that I don't think I really get it. I don't know if his acting style in this is because he was too inexperienced or it was just the way he built his character. Oh Je Ro is a cute person, a little silly and really, really naive. Somewhat the genius style, indeed. So if this was Minho's intention, he did it wonderfully. If not, at least I prefer to keep on thinking it was. Also, another point, it was nice to see his mannerisms while playing the piano changing between the beginning and the end of the show. I don't know if it was supposed to be a thing, but I liked it.

Ji Hye's acting was overall just average. Not overwhelming neither awful. Just plain simple. The other guy acting, though, really annoyed me. It was... I don't know, weird.

The music, obviously, is great. Classical music has always a great way of telling a story, or going along with it.

Everybody talks about the ending, and I got annoyed by it too, but not for the same reasons everyone else did. So just go for it and don't mind the finale. The show still is really cute. It gives you a nice and inspiring feeling - or at least it gave me.

Leia Mais

STORY: Ok, it's really a different kind of drama ahaha I like the concept, it's refreshing. It's also new the fact that all the superpowers have their own side effects, it's not only the good parts. This is a really really good point.
I liked this drama because sometimes I flew on the most things and also because I found really later who was the key of the story.

I have to say that it's not easy to understand this thing, only in the later eps they give us some elements to put the characters in their own real roles.

ACTING/CAST: 1st thing I don't understand why they had to dub Yuanshu and his girl .-. I really don't get this thing...I've seen few chinese dramas but I've found this thing really common...Maybe that's the reason why I always found their voices so strange :-/
However, in general I've appreciated their acting, it's not the best i've ever seen but I've found worst acting.

MUSIC: the eps on youtube are cut so I've not heard the Opening, I've found the song "It's hurt when I miss you" really cute. However i think the OST is formed by 3 songs? maybe?

REWATCH VALUE: I think I won't rewatch this drama really soon beacuse I already know all the plot twits. Maybe I'll skip on episodes to see the Jang Fan/Yi Fei couple muahahah

P.S I liked so much the cute friendship beetween Jang Fan And Yi Fei , they're so cute taking care of each other that my yaoi mind started to see them as a couple ahaha :P BTW it's really heartwarming their relationship ^///^

OVERALL: well...I really hope that there will be a second season, right? Because the end is so... é.é .There are signs of a second season because there are so much holes that they haven't explained, (for exemple the dream of Yi Fei about Liyi). As I've said before, the plot is interesting and all the connections are well built but I found tricky the role of Yu Chen (maybe this is original?) .
This is drama isn't a waste of time, It's enjoyable and refreshing. It's also a little catchy :) I've rated it 7.5 because of the negative points I've said before . (At least I've finished it without effortless u.u)

Leia Mais

Iryu Team Medical Dragon was a highly enjoyable Japanese Medical Drama.
The cast is superb and each member of 'Team Dragon' brought both a different personality and skill set to the team which made it extremely interesting to watch.
The operations were tense and exciting, although admittedly as I am squeamish there were times that I had to look away, even though I knew it was not real. The story line was interesting, if not a little unrealistic, but compared to the following seasons not as over the top.
What really stood about this drama was the soundtrack. It has an amazing soundtrack that can be spiritual, exciting and dramatic depending on the situation. It really helps bring an extra dimension to each scene and turns it into a more outstanding drama.
Overall I recommend this drama to people who are fans of the medical genre or just want to watch a good quality Japanese drama.

Leia Mais

Some people may be put off Summer Snow because it is showing it's age a bit, but I urge you to not let that stop you from watching this drama.
Summer Snow is a beautifully written, beautifully acted Japanese Drama which will surely touch anyone who watches it.
It deals with many different topics surrounding family life and romance in a very real way and does not fall to some of the cliches that some dramas use.
The ending was both brilliantly written and unexpected which I find unusual in a Japanese Drama, which just adds to it's timeless quality.
I recommend this drama to anyone who wants to watch a heartwarming tale, and you may just shed a tear or two in the process.

Leia Mais

Code Blue was the first Japanese medical drama I had watched and it did not disappoint.
There was just the right amount of tension and fear throughout the drama which kept you gripped to see how the story would play out. Some parts of the story were emotional and some were action packed, it definitely was not just blood and gory injuries.
The helicopter being a central part of the drama makes it stand out from other medical dramas as it emphasies the need for treatment in the air and on location after accidents and not just in hospitals.
The cast acted their roles well and each doctor brought a different personality and back story to the drama.
I would highly recommend this drama to those who have not watched it and want a good quality medical drama.

Leia Mais

This was both a beautiful and tragic drama.
It brings together the different stories of a group of newly formed friends brilliantly well, and shows how their lives intertwined with each other with both wonderful and unfortunate consequences.
I thought that the cast portrayed each character very well and helped them to feel realistic and for the audience to feel the same things that they were feeling.
The music that accompanied the show was lovely and helped to portray the varying emotions that the cast were feeling.
I have rated the show slightly lower on the rewatch value as I do not believe the drama would have the same effect on someone going into a second time in comparison to the first.
Overall I recommend this drama to those who like stories of adult friendship and romance with a twinge of sadness. It is a great quality drama and I am sure many will enjoy it.

Leia Mais

Sprout is a strange one for me.
In one sense it feels likes nothing really happened in the drama. That there was not much of a story line or much character development to speak of. But, weirdly, this is what I like about this drama.
It is nothing that will change anyone's outlook on life or top anyone's best drama lists, but even years after watching this drama I still think about it. It had a relaxing pace and with each episode being only half an hour it is a good drama to wind down to. The music was also lovely and fit the drama's atmosphere really well.
The drama reminded me so much of summer and that slow summer pace with the music adding to this feeling, like a short lived summer romance. It won't be a drama for everyone, but give it a try and you may be pleasantly surprised.

Leia Mais

This is easily my favourite Japanese drama of all time.
The story is full of suspense and is gripping from the very start, with the different 'games' that the characters are put through just become more and more exciting.
The dark and devious Akiyama (Matsuda Shota) is a perfect match to the innocent and naiive Nao (Toda Erika) and the combination really works. The rest of the cast too are over the top, a bit crazy, but it perfectly fits the drama.
The music used in this drama is sensational. It is a soundtrack I find myself listening to often, and each piece fits the situation in which they are used perfectly.
Overall this is a brilliant quality drama. The writing is both witty and suspenseful, and never gets boring. Anyone who is considering watching it should, as they will not regret it.

Leia Mais

A first Japanese drama for many, Hana Yori Dango is one which if you have not watched it you have probably heard of it. When I finally watched it I wondered why I had not sooner, as the drama is brilliant.
The characters are brought to life perfectly by the actors and everyone performed their roles outstandingly, especially Matsumoto Jun and Oguri Shun who are staples in modern Japanese dramas. The characters all felt so human with human flaws which made them very easy to relate to.
Although I have never read the manga, the story of the drama was well written and had me in tears at various points across the story. This was also helped immensely by the song 'planetarium' by Otsuka Ai which beautifully accompanied the story.
Overall I would recommend this drama to anyone who is considering watching it. It is funny, touching and romantic all at the same time and I consider it a must watch drama.

Leia Mais

Ouran High School Host Club is a very fun drama!
Based on the manga and anime series, the drama is actually faithful to some of the events from the anime. So if you have watched the anime and enjoyed it, you are sure to enjoy the live action drama interpretation as well!
The acting and 'special effects' on the screen were a bit over the top, but as it suited the characters and the anime origins of the show it actually fit the drama well and were enjoyable. The actors played their roles well and were pleasant to watch.
Overall I would recommend this drama to those who have watched the anime, liked other dramas such as Hana Kimi, or just want to watch a fun, slightly exaggerated, drama. Just come into it with an open mind!

Leia Mais