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Toukyou tawaa [東京タワー2007]



Drama Details
Title:Toukyou tawaa
東京タワー2007
Tokyo Tower
Telecast:2007-01-08 to 2007-03-19

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TV Station:Fuji TV
Duration:11 Episodes
Viewership:14.95%



Synopsis
Based on the autobiographical book by Lily Franky. The novel is about Franky's family and the time he spent with his mother

Actor/Actress Cast (9)
Hayami Mokomichi
速水もこみち

Nakayama Masaya/Boku
Izumiya Shigeru
泉谷しげる

Nakayama Eiko/Okan
Baisho Mitsuko
倍賞美津子

Nakayama Chochi/Oton
Kashii Yu
香椎由宇

Sasaki Manami
Hiraoka Yuuta
平岡祐太

Narusawa Ichi
Akagi Harue
Fujimoto Haru
Asada Miyoko
浅田美代子

Fujimoto Kanae
Emoto Tasuku
柄本佑
Kinouchi Akiko
木内晶子

Related Links (2)
1. Related site
2. Official Site

Drama Reviews (5)
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1. Starts slow but turns really heartwarming [Rating: 10/10]
It was annoying how Ma-kun reacted to his mother in the beginning but as the story progresses it really does become touching. There's a great emphasis on family and you really can't help but like the mom. The dad was really annoying too but they all come together as a family. I just finished episode 8. You'll like it once you get past the first few episodes and when they get to Tokyo..
Reviewed by khjun on 10 March 2007
2. AWESOME [Rating: 10/10]
By far, one of the better dramas i think I'd watch again. Love the theme song and soundtrack. The pace was kind of slow in the beginning but does pick up real quick. The story seemed plausible, the characters definitely made it believable and relatable. It was very inspiring to watch how Ma-kun made it out on his own...and see his life unfold as he moved from the rural country into Tokyo. Very sad story and full of drama but was very enjoyable.
Reviewed by ushio18 on 14 April 2007
3. An odd ode to mom [Rating: 8/10]
The old theme of the country bumpkin landing in the big city. In this one, a bunch of uprooted loners find a home-away-from-home and learn the value of friendship and momship, thanks to Mrs. Busybody. The show has some nice moments until it gets bogged down in thick melodrama.
Reviewed by shari on 1 May 2007
4. Dragging.... [Rating: 6/10]
1st half is enjoyable and gave it 6, because of that. This drama definitely lacks meat. It should've been shorten by 2 or 3 hours, if not more. It's just the same cry, run, eat, late for work, cry, run, eat, late for work, all the time. :bleh: I'm sure the special is 10 times better than this. It took me 4 months to watch the last 5 episodes.

Yes, I prefer washing the toilet bowl to this.
Reviewed by tabana on 16 July 2007
5. One of the BEST [Rating: ?/10]
I was not in touch with JDorama for a while and this drama brought me back to JDorama world again. This is one of the best drama for a long time.
Reviewed by Patkee on 7 October 2007

Comments From Users (30)
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1. Comments by stardope [Rating: 10/10]
Looking forward to see this one,,,,
Mokomichi-san, Aishiteru,,,,,,
2. Comments by Ikuko [Rating: 8/10]
Touching drama, a little bit pessimist but realistic in the same time. I liked much.
3. Comments by moonchyld [Rating: 8/10]
it was a poignant drama.. mokomichi actually pulled it off pretty well, the character just lacked growth I guess. It just seemed that one after one things were happening that were supposed to have a profound impact on him, but then he generally remained the self-centered spoiled brat he was at the beginning.
4. Comments by onigiriman [Rating: 6/10]
Since I saw the TV special, and know how it ends, I think I'll pass on the series.
5. Comments by xxhiroxx [Rating: 10/10]
An extremely touching and warm drama filled with tears and laughter. Everyone needs an Eiko-Mama in their lives, and there is so much to be learned from the optimistic Okan.
6. Comments by glyq [Rating: 8/10]
still watchin up to ep 4 ^^ gettin better. altho abit slow
7. Comments by lynn [Rating: 8/10]
Download
8. Comments by ct_subang [Rating: 7/10]
aaahhh..Maaaaa-kuuuunnn...nerdy yet kakkoii in this one!!story-wise..very motherly-son mitaii
9. Comments by Milano [Rating: 8/10]
Mother-and-child novel. Touching but could be better.
10. Comments by natzumi [Rating: 6/10]
Seen ep 1 didn't think too much of it. It did get better ratings compare to the other Jdrama that Mokomichi did.
11. Comments by Kirari Ililah [Rating: 10/10]
*still watching but it's AWESOME*
12. Comments by aoi_dolphine [Rating: ?/10]
KIV list
13. Comments by siu dong [Rating: 9/10]
needed some time to warm up, but got better and better as the story went on
14. Comments by celery [Rating: 10/10]
Ma kun is lazy, didn't work, unfillial to his mom at first. >.< But later he realised his mistake. Nice view of the Tokyo Tower.
15. Comments by norani [Rating: ?/10]
Hayami Mokomichi
16. Comments by Kisshu [Rating: 8/10]
ASIAN BOYYYZZZ!
17. Comments by gaijinmark [Rating: 7/10]
A remake of the movie with Odagiri Joe of the same name. Not as good as the movie, but not bad for a "cover version". Misuko Baisho very good as Oka.
18. Comments by sao [Rating: 8/10]
Nice story, very touching. I cried a lot.
19. Comments by v1olet [Rating: 10/10]
Heartwarming family drama. It's nice to see the mother-son relationship. How true that Okan is the most important person in one's life. Simple day-to-day life story but meaningful.
20. Comments by digitalcoconut [Rating: 8/10]
heart warming and good storyline.. but slow paced and not my type of drama.. but still i watched it untill the end :-)
21. Comments by michiru3 [Rating: 6/10]
It is NOT fun watching Hayami Mokomichi act like a spoiled brat, especially when he doesn't even look that good here. I gave up after 5 eps b/c I could see where things are headed already & didn't feel motivated to go on.
22. Comments by tabana [Rating: 6/10]
Gave it 6, because the 1st half is enjoyable. It definitely lacks meat. It should've been shorten by 2 or 3 hours. Just the same cry, run, eat, late for work, cry, run, eat, late for work, all the time.
23. Comments by Tad [Rating: 10/10]
Brilliant story! Mixed with some comical scenes, this tear-jerking drama comes up with the goods. Great soundtrack (despite the poor english singing effort by some japanese chick), great cast and overall just a great drama to watch and experience.
24. Comments by marichanlexy [Rating: 10/10]
This was a great drama. I cried so much watching this movie.. I recommend you to watch it.
25. Comments by irwinner [Rating: 6/10]
Boring, slow moving story.
26. Comments by pinkokoro [Rating: 4/10]
[INCOMPLETE. SS] seems like people like this. I dropped this so I don't know if it gets better towards the ned. my reason for dropping this is because I'm too tired watching the lead actor's character. I feel like giving a slap on his face so he'll realize that he should wake up and not do all the wasteful things in the earlier episode.
27. Comments by adrxuan [Rating: 9/10]
this show is v.touching...i really wonder why the ratings are not that gd...i guess people there just don't like hayami mocomichi....
28. Comments by marspeach [Rating: 8/10]
Tear-jerker. Really makes you appreciate your mom.
29. Comments by hananako [Rating: 8/10]
ano musuko wa, hontoni sayyaku .. really annoyed with him on d earlier episodes.. but, he actually proven to be the best son.. ;) great story ;)
30. Comments by snow_san [Rating: 10/10]
Bond between mother and son. Great cast of characters. Warm, fun and touching dorama.

Users who voted for this drama (6)
1. Tad
Loved it, every episode had something good, made a few tears come out.
2. twl_85
3. digitalcoconut
quiet slow.. but heartwarming and great stroryline.. but frankly this isn't my type of drama..
4. jitpunkia
mokomochi rox
5. blooberries2010
cry maker!!
6. Patkee
This is one of the BEST drama for a long time. It's nice to have drama that's not just about high school students.