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Bijo ka Yajuu [美女か野獣]

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Title:Bijo ka Yajuu
美女か野獣
The Beauty or the Beast / Kiss? or Fight?
Telecast:2003-01-09 to 2003-03-20

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TV Station:Fuji TV
Duration:11 Episodes



Synopsis
After graduating from the Tokyo University School of Law, Makoto Tamiya goes on to Harvard University where she earns an MBA. She later works at one of the "big three" networks in the United States as a news reporter. While covering a story on an international symposium in Paris, Makoto is scouted to work for JBC Television in Japan. The news producer at JBC wants to use Makoto to help raise low viewer ratings. He persuades her to work for him for an absurdly high salary, and also gives her the right to hire who she needs.

While Makoto is being brought in to be the savior of the News Department, one man gets transferred from the Variety Department. His name is Hiromi Nagase. Since joining JBC Television, all he has done is variety programs. Although Hiromi has done everything he possibly could to ensure his programs are a success, his boss just could not could take any more of Hiromi's behavior which ranged from getting caught up in scandals with female television personalities, punching-out assistant directors, to taking kickbacks from production companies. His boss finally tells Hiromi to make a fresh start in the "hard nosed" News Department.

So now the News Department has Makoto who thinks high ratings are the meaning of life, and Hiromi who values the success of a program as just a tool for the full enjoyment of life. These two totally different personalities mix it up and somehow reach a mutual understanding, creating a delightful "light comedy" for adults.
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1. 銀河と迷路 [Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ]

Actor/Actress Cast (10)
Matsushima Nanako 松嶋菜々子Matsushima Nanako
松嶋菜々子

Tamiya Makoto
鷹宮真
Fukuyama Masaharu 福山雅治Fukuyama Masaharu
福山雅治

Nagase Hiromi
永瀬洋海
Watanabe Ikkei 渡辺いっけいWatanabe Ikkei
渡辺いっけい

Kuze Teruhiko
久瀬光彦
Yashima Norito 八嶋智人Yashima Norito
八嶋智人

Towatari Kantaro
戸渡千太郎
Sasaki Kuranosuke 佐々木蔵之介Sasaki Kuranosuke
佐々木蔵之介

Kote Hiroshi
古袋博
Shiraishi Miho 白石美帆Shiraishi Miho
白石美帆

Shirai Yukino
白井雪乃
Nagai Masaru 永井大Nagai Masaru
永井大

Yamamoto Takeshi
山本タケシ
Suzuki Papaiya 鈴木パパイヤSuzuki Papaiya
鈴木パパイヤ

Kacchin
カッチン
Fukaura Kanako 深浦加奈子Fukaura Kanako
深浦加奈子

Akiyama Fujiko
秋山富士子
Kodama Kiyoshi 児玉清Kodama Kiyoshi
児玉清

Sakuragi Kyoichiro
桜木恭一郎
  

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Drama Reviews (28)
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1. I enjoyed this one! [Rating: 9/10]
The 2nd highest rating show this season only behind "Good Luck". Nanako and Masaharu were good leads. A "Typical" heart warming drama evloves around a TV news room. Since there were many news room related dramas out there, that makes this drama storyline a bit predictable! A Worth watching show but not the best…and the ending is too wide opened for my taste! They should throw in more ramantic scenes or at least expand the relationship between the leads. You would say "That's it!"!!!!
Reviewed by jdfan on 25 April 2003
2. love is in the air??!! [Rating: 6/10]
I watch this drama because of a possible electric interest that a NM-MF combination I thought might generate. Alas, a letdown for me.

While competent in their roles, there is no hot-wiring. The flaw lies in the script. The make-up of NM’s character - way too cool to frigid point whenever MF attempts to bridge a connection. Therefore, the hint of romantic undercurrent between NM and MF is not as well perceived as in “Hero”, heartwarmingly so between Kimura and Matsu.

NM’s hardened aloofness sets the tone of the relationship with MF throughout until it seems to dawn on the scriptwriter that the show is ending without so much as hot air between the leads and to pacify audience, insert an eleventh hour “happily-ever-after” closure. Eh??!!! It did nothing but markedly the empty promise of a romance.

Apart from the non-romantic development, it is still watch able for the 2 good-looking leads.
Reviewed by yuka on 5 May 2003
3. cool!~ [Rating: 8/10]
a new version of news no onna
nanako looks so cool here
she's like a perfectionist but of course no one is ever perfect without other ppl supporting her
Reviewed by juliana_phang on 21 June 2003
4. Like Hero [Rating: 7/10]
Not a bad one. Like Hero. Story is by one epsiode. Nanako looks very beautiful.
Reviewed by vienna_sg on 21 July 2003
5. VERY FUNNY [Rating: 10/10]
nanako as beautiful as she can get, and fukuyama is adorable. the story is wonderful
Reviewed by cola_cherry on 28 September 2003
6. Bijo ka Yajuu [美女か野獣] [Rating: 10/10]
The plot is excellent... and the casting is very good... nanako always has this very radiant.. she is so lovable... the male actor is very good... very handsome too...
Reviewed by Fiery_Nova on 1 November 2003
7. subarashii.. [Rating: 9/10]
i loved it..!! so much so that i finished it in less than 2 days.. from the beginning, i already loved the setting in a newscenter.. and also the main cast of nanako and masha.. but as i watched on.. masha's character, nagase hiromi, slowly grew on me, and i fell in love with hiromi-chan.. his carefree attitude.. but always knowing when to be serious.. i loved his serious moments a lot.. because he seems so happy-go-lucky, when he is serious, it really shows how important makoto is to him.. nanako did well as makoto, protraying a successful career woman.. well she really looks like it.. the rest of the cast were funny and serious at the same time.. and i loved the scene of the studio and control room.. nagase looks so cool when he says [ok.. cue..!!]
Reviewed by arashinokoto on 6 November 2003
8. Pretty good. [Rating: 8/10]
quite a good show...
Nanako looks gorgeous as usual....
i don't know but i find it a little too 'politically correct' sometimes.
Reviewed by kook05 on 22 December 2003
9. great! [Rating: 10/10]
great drama
Reviewed by gotosira on 31 December 2003
10. Bijo ka Yajuu [美女か野獣] [Rating: 8/10]
I love Fukuyama Masaharu's character !!! esp. all his cheeky grins and goofy actions !!! so cute~ both leads acted well with much chemistry too.
Reviewed by J on 2 January 2004
11. Awesome!!! [Rating: 10/10]
For me, this is the best drama acting by nanako matsushima..
Reviewed by conan_02 on 29 January 2004
12. Brillian show [Rating: 9/10]
This drama follows the pattern of the "case by case" or "story by story" method, where each episode focuses on a specific story or plot and the characters go through each episode trying to resolve something. It's quite common to see this type of pattern in J dramas these days.
I liked this drama because they did such a good job of it, of connecting everything and making things run smooth and at a good pace. The story never got too fast or too slow, and each episode focused on an issue that's relative to today's world, and I can tell the writers did their homework on this one.
I don't see why people actually complained about the love story in this. I watched it for the conflicts within the news station and the love story was just in the background, and was never the focus. I personally like this formula, for it thickens the drama and prevents the drama from being too one-sided.
Reviewed by Hiro Toyo on 4 February 2004
13. So so [Rating: 6/10]
Very predictable. The good thing was Matsushima Nanako's acting, that's what got me to go on watching it. Each episode is fairly self contained. And the series goes through each character's problems and finding the solution to the problem, etc.etc. very typical scenerio. BUT If you love Matsushima Nanako then it definately doesn't hurt to watch! :)
Reviewed by risumonki9 on 8 March 2004
14. Boring dorama, big disappointment [Rating: 2/10]
I only started to watch this dorama becasue I am a big Musaharu fan and Matsushima Nanako fan. But I must say I kinda had to force myself to finish watching this one, it was kinda boring and each episode was kinda predictable. Also I felt lack of chemistry between the two main stars. I had high hopes for this dorama but was utterly disappointed. Each episode seems pretty much the same that you quickly lose interest in the story.
Reviewed by dys199 on 17 March 2004
15. wakara nai [Rating: 10/10]
sukoi ne!! not your typical teeny bopper show this one of the matured dramas i want with a touch of comedy, love story and REALITY!!!.
Reviewed by zchendevlemh on 29 March 2004
16. one beasty show [Rating: 8/10]
the drama was well-made and promoted worker ethics...i enjoyed it a lot...humorous most of the time, but doesn't forget the serious parts...wigged twist near the end (made me go holy frig!)...bad stuff is that they dragged a lil near the middle and not romantic enuff...nanako did a superb performance while the other guy held his own as well...
Reviewed by Baka Senpai on 13 April 2004
17. flowin with it [Rating: 8/10]
deserves an 8.75
watch it ppls...maybe the best of spring 2003...gotta finish good luck first to decide
Reviewed by Baka Senpai on 13 April 2004
18. thumbs up for this one [Rating: 8/10]
love this show coz with nanako in it,the show seems special...anwya,the story line is good...and nanako is perfect as the head of the news team...love her acting and her expressions here..althos sometimes she is stubborn...i find the love relationship between the 2 lead can be considered under-developed...it would be better if there are more story between the 2 of them...overall a great show...
Reviewed by funny face on 24 April 2004
19. Watch this with your gf! [Rating: 10/10]
I don't care what any of you say, I really liked this drama. Maybe it's the hype from just finishing it minutes ago, but still. In my past dozen dramas or so, I've learned that you can't always expect the love connection in a non-love drama. This one is one such example. Next time I feel like a love drama, I wouldn't mind poppin in Yamato Nadeshiko or Love Generation, but this one was just great too even if that one end scene was pretty fake (you know what I'm talking about if you just finished this). Coming from another news drama (News no Onna), I now find the news in Tokyo exciting. How funny would it be if it were to be the same old boring news that we get here in So Cal. Yes, how funny.
Reviewed by gizm092 on 30 May 2004
20. Great Drama eh why not call it a comedy? [Rating: 10/10]
This is a great drama and prehaps a comedy! Some parts do get boring but I doubt the claim that this is a boring drama. A lot of it is in the form of Japanese humor and cultural views.
Reviewed by Matsuyama on 29 August 2004
21. nanako [Rating: 7/10]
i watched it because nanako...
that's all!!!
Reviewed by yon on 19 October 2004
22. Ths drama is the best of 2003 [Rating: 10/10]
It has a good story and it is very easy to get in to. The cast is good the characters are great. I love this drama very much every body should see this Nanako is realy good in this drama. It is a must see. It kept me watching. Masaharu was great too. YOu need to watch it its great.
Reviewed by johuth on 4 December 2004
23. i guess..~~ [Rating: 8/10]
i guess...they caught my attention on life..i'd lost my luv cos i thought he wasnt luv me anymore..and i've made a huge decision to keep on moving ...to look stronger ..to be better person..but suddenly tis drama took me back to think wut if he's not like i thought he was..but real life story isnt same as in drama..i guess,life's jz complicated~~
Reviewed by aYa haYashi on 3 January 2005
24. Beauty & the Beast is the best!! [Rating: 10/10]
The main reason I bought this is because of Nanako and Fukuyama. It was one of those moment when u realise there is such a thing as chemistry. I enjoyed the series very much and I hope to see Fuku & Nanako again as a pair in the future.
Reviewed by Scarlett on 9 May 2005
25. Beauty and the Beast? or Beauty and the Prince? [Rating: 8/10]
Great Drama I would say. Thought Fukuyama Masaharu should be considered as the Prince instead of the Beast? He's so cool in the drama. Needless to say, the Beauty gotta be Matsushima Nanako, the pretty, knowledgable and career-minded News Producer of JBC.

Chemistry between both of them are great! Every episode with great surprises!
Reviewed by Jewel on 24 May 2005
26. Bijo ka Yajuu [Rating: 9/10]
Honestly, I thought this series would spare the same amount of dialogue and shots for romance as HERO did. Fortunately, I was proven wrong. The series indeed focuses on the news hustle and bustle; but it tries to cram a snapshot or two of how Takamiya and Nagase were and how they tried to come to terms now. Basically, these little morsels dropped by the writer kept me hoping and excited about how the series would progress. Recommended.
Reviewed by Red Impulse on 2 June 2005
27. It's showtime! [Rating: 7/10]
Matsushima Nanako, as usual, does a great job playing a top-notch producer weighed down by a less top-notch but highly dedicated crew. Fukuyama Masaharu, as Nagase, truly embodies the spirit and determination of the team and injects the needed heartfelt touch to this entertaining drama. Nicely crafted episode plots will keep the viewer more than satisfied.
Reviewed by Shindou on 14 September 2005
28. Bijo ka Yajuu [美女か野獣] [Rating: 9/10]
very interesting dorama
Reviewed by sena_ringo on 24 May 2009

Comments From Users (165)
!!WARNING!!
This section may contain spoilers! Do not proceed if you
do not want to read about this drama's endings and plots!


1. Comments by marzyu [Rating: 7/10]
okie drama . . .just touching dat's all?!?! no more comment?!?!?!
2. Comments by jdfan [Rating: 9/10]
The 2nd highest rating show this season only behind "Good Luck". Nanako and Masaharu were good leads. A "Typical" heart warming drama evloves around a TV news room. Since there were many news room related drama, the drama storyline is quite predictable! A Worth watching show but not the best…and the ending is too wide opened too! You would say "That's it!".
3. Comments by jocelyn [Rating: 10/10]
I like the character makoto takamiya coz she is very capable and beautiful.She knows lot of things.Anyway, just full of envious!!!
4. Comments by Super No. 1 [Rating: 7/10]
Just an average show in my opinion. About people that work in a TV newsroom. A bit confusing.
5. Comments by ct_subang [Rating: 7/10]
great performance fr both lead actors..storywise..interesting,entertaining...romances??watch it till the end!!
6. Comments by eien [Rating: 8/10]
watched an episode whilst in japan...didn't understand all of it, but hey~ they're great actors/actresses
7. Comments by zealous [Rating: ?/10]
Already done for this dorama. Different from other dorama for nanako. I think Nanako n fukuyama has their owm chemistry that attarct me to watch it till the end. Happy ending n more fun to watch it.
8. Comments by juliana_phang [Rating: 8/10]
love nanako in this drama..
9. Comments by manutunia [Rating: 10/10]
I just miss fukuyama masaharu soooo much...
and this is good story...very inspiring
10. Comments by seissa [Rating: 9/10]
wonderful cast and chemistry between fukuyama masaharu & matsushima nanako
11. Comments by minerva [Rating: 9/10]
I really like the chemistry between Tamiya Makoto and Hiromi. By only seeing them, you'll know that the care bout each other.

Great plot!
12. Comments by russia [Rating: 7/10]
beauty or beast
13. Comments by richemon25 [Rating: 7/10]
great acting for nanako!!!!!!!!!
cool and beautiful.........
14. Comments by cass_dust [Rating: 7/10]
Yah~ i think the show would have been perfect if nanako and masaharu can be together...
But i really think the show is v. exciting especially on the part where there is a bank robbery.
15. Comments by maguro666 [Rating: 10/10]
Excellent drama without a single dull moment. You can feel the chemistry between two leads even they are not together as lover couple. This a must watch!!
16. Comments by Hee Hee Hee [Rating: 7/10]
heee v touching and nanako is cool...tis drama is v exciting frm 1 to the end....talks abt the behind scences of newsmaking...
17. Comments by o|o [Rating: ?/10]
CSUB
18. Comments by Y*U*K*I [Rating: 8/10]
I thought it was cool, you get to know how tv stations broadcast news.
19. Comments by vienna_sg [Rating: 9/10]
Nice plot. Nanako and Fukuyama is a perfect match in the show. Nanako looks so beautiful in her suits
20. Comments by Kendesu [Rating: 8/10]
the drama was good.
21. Comments by numlock84 [Rating: 10/10]
this is also good j-drama....but nanako looks old in this drama...
22. Comments by jupiter [Rating: 10/10]
Adult- love-hate relationship. Nanako is so intelligent that i wonder if she is ever going to fall in love???
23. Comments by rikastar [Rating: 8/10]
Very interesting show! Love the bickering between Nanako and Masa. They look very compatible and good together. I like the story background of a news tv station, it makes the story fast-paced. Nanako is very good at portraying a high class and professional business woman image.
24. Comments by cola_cherry [Rating: 9/10]
very good. nanako is too pretty in this
25. Comments by Lauralye76 [Rating: ?/10]
Haven't start watching yet
26. Comments by yume [Rating: 3/10]
I can't bring myself to watch even half of the second episode. It's so boring....
27. Comments by Bsalez [Rating: 7/10]
Anything for a truth in one news!!
28. Comments by DukeGonzalez [Rating: 10/10]
cool, funny & great dorama.
29. Comments by mldesu [Rating: ?/10]
if first episodes are anything to go by, then this one's gonna be irritating despite the good acting from furuyama masaharu. i just don't get why it is that a successful woman like nanako has to suffer those kinds of indignities? can't a woman simply be successful in work and personal life?

music's interesting.
nanako looks harder and older. she was tons lighter in yamato.
30. Comments by jade_frost [Rating: 7/10]
Fukuyama Masaharu was the draw. Matsushima Nanako was kinda bland, playing a rather unchallenging role as the aloof ex. The overall story was fine but their relationship dragged out slowly by bits till the very end to a rather ambiguous closure. I was waiting for sparks to ignite...alas...
31. Comments by SushiMaki [Rating: 7/10]
Very convincing roles for Nanako and Masaharu. Would like to see them in different characters and find out their versatility. Appreciated insight into TV news production drama.
32. Comments by arashinokoto [Rating: 9/10]
a superb drama.. i can't believe how much i enjoyed it.. masha looks really kakkoii and nanako is beautiful.. all the episodes are good.. i can say safely this is the best of 2003 as of yet..
33. Comments by gotosira [Rating: 10/10]
good drama
34. Comments by seaweed [Rating: 10/10]
Excellent!
35. Comments by ryce [Rating: 9/10]
Excellent acting by Masha & Nanako!
36. Comments by eltinator [Rating: 8/10]
Very nice drama. Nanako simply looked great and the music was very nice too! I got kind of bored during some parts but overall, not bad.
37. Comments by mizuno_takako [Rating: 4/10]
a bit dragging...can't find it interesting
38. Comments by tsuyoshi7nhwi [Rating: 8/10]
Can anyone play "bitchy but beautiful" better than Matsushima Nanako? I don't think so. A phenomenal cast, superb acting and excellent writing. Stereotypical J-Drama (read "predictable"), though, which is why I only gave it an "8." Favorite scene--the ending of the Valentine's Day episode. Darned lucky Masha!
39. Comments by atheon [Rating: 9/10]
Dec 2003: Predictable...but worthwatching. The two leads did a great job, nanako won the best actress and best outfit for this drama. She deserves it. It will be great if more romance between masha and nanako.
40. Comments by DragonSpirit164 [Rating: 8/10]
Highly entertaining. Not much romantic development between the characters though... only in certains scenes do they show hints of still loving each other.. this is more like a love-hate thing..
41. Comments by Amika [Rating: 8/10]
very interesting drama about TV station..
42. Comments by cynee [Rating: 9/10]
great pairing of Nanako & Fukuyama~ engaging~~
43. Comments by motsureru [Rating: 8/10]
Matsushima Nanako ............Takashi is soooo freaking lucky!
44. Comments by 206 [Rating: 8/10]
An interesting drama about a news department and all of the behind the scenes stuff that happens to get a production out. Not much of a "love" drama but each of the characters gets featured to find their place.
45. Comments by jaba [Rating: 10/10]
nanako is looks great
46. Comments by FierceStriker [Rating: 8/10]
Well-acted, lukewarm plot, the news story is not done as well as some other dramas such as "News no Onna." It is the actors who save this show from being completely boring.
47. Comments by hide_hikaru_minako [Rating: 7/10]
ok lah... like matsushima nanako's role in the story... but other news reporters are funny and the show is kewl
48. Comments by J [Rating: 9/10]
wonderful chemistry bet the leads...
49. Comments by Sungirl [Rating: 8/10]
I really like matsushima nanako, and well this is just another great drama with her in it! Kinda reminds me or hero and heaven Cannot wait with similar format styles.
50. Comments by enazekinaz [Rating: 9/10]
cool...!!!
51. Comments by Jeanxi [Rating: 9/10]
Don't know why this is isn't that popular...it should be! Love the mystery of their relationship between the two main characters that was slowly unraveled through the whole drama.
52. Comments by Jewel [Rating: 7/10]
Great Drama I would say. Thought Fukuyama Masaharu should be considered as the Prince instead of the Beast? He's so cool in the drama. Needless to say, the Beauty gotta be Matsushima Nanako, the pretty, knowledgable and career-minded News Producer of JBC.

Chemistry between both of them are great! Every episode with great surprises!
53. Comments by Mister Pozart [Rating: 7/10]
Interesting dorama. Matsushima plays a role that fits she very well.
54. Comments by shiitake [Rating: 8/10]
good combination!but da ending's a bit dissapointin'..i was hoping for more of them TOGETHER..
55. Comments by thetenken [Rating: 6/10]
Good performance from Nanako and Masaharu. Plot was a bit predictable as well...
56. Comments by subaruppi [Rating: 9/10]
Fukuyama Masaharu - excellent singer, quirky actor. I really liked the chemistry between him and Matsushima in this, and even though his acting/character was just REALLY cheesy, in general, it was all held together by his utter hotness. XD
57. Comments by Mink [Rating: 8/10]
Too bad the chemistry between Fukuyama Masaharu & Matsushima Nanako is... uh, practically non-existent! It's mostly because Matsushima's character is so cold and doesn't really "change" per se around him... otherwise, it's really entertaining and gives a very interesting look at the drama behind TV news production.
58. Comments by michiru3 [Rating: 5/10]
so far, it's interesting. but not enough to reel me in yet. i watched about half so far. i'll edit this comment when i've watched more
59. Comments by ashitaka [Rating: 9/10]
Hilarious, if a little predictable. Good ending.
60. Comments by Tekanan [Rating: ?/10]
an appealing performance from Matsushima Nanako and Masaharu Fukuyama.
61. Comments by kiba92 [Rating: 8/10]
Good drama. each stories are very touching. The drama teaches you about morals, how to work as a team and trust each other.
62. Comments by iluvhyde [Rating: 6/10]
There doesn't seem to be much chemistry between Nanako & Masha. Plot is just above average. Masha is quite funny at times, but that's about all that is worth mentioning. Maybe the whole idea of a broadcasting job environment just dun fit in too well for me...
63. Comments by IkematsuSosuke [Rating: 8/10]
Nanako is excellent! Good news drama, but News no Onna is better by far. I wanted to see more interactions with the two lovers. They didn't really build up their relationship that much. It wasn't that comedic as well. Overall a good drama, worth a watch. Nanako rocks!
64. Comments by syu77 [Rating: 9/10]
both of them are really cool...
65. Comments by WD [Rating: 8/10]
I'm currently watching it, and I'll come back to give my overall view. But so far, it has been pretty good!
66. Comments by yijing [Rating: 7/10]
love the chemistry between the leads
67. Comments by moniker79 [Rating: ?/10]
one thumb up...
68. Comments by N|sz^^aYa [Rating: 7/10]
pergghh! best..
69. Comments by kaonashi [Rating: 6/10]
A mediocre love story in the news business. This drama's way overrated. It's not funny at all, I can only remember laughing once during the entire series. For fans of Nanako it's probably worth watching. 6-
70. Comments by heimu [Rating: 8/10]
Yet another Strong Performance by Matsushima Nanako.
71. Comments by Eve [Rating: 10/10]
Riveting!! Could not stop watching, don't miss it
Fukuyama Masaharu displays his consistent acting talents!!
72. Comments by merumerumee [Rating: 9/10]
my second drama featuring nanako matsushima. she looks quite cold, but her pairing with masaharu fukuyama is perfect...thumbs up!!!
73. Comments by ephesus [Rating: 10/10]
This is an awesome drama.
74. Comments by ky18 [Rating: 10/10]
this drama was so mature and have a good ending too...
75. Comments by Kensai [Rating: 6/10]
Bijo ka Yajuu is entertaining, but it's not a top-tier J-drama. I would find it mediocre at best, were it not for the fact that Matsushima Nanako stars in it :D
76. Comments by linco [Rating: 7/10]
i really liked it except the lead actors performance. he seemed really fake.
77. Comments by HaN [Rating: 10/10]
I bought it but returned it because the VCD had a problem. But i still miss this drama. When 8TV played it, i watch it again. I like watching the beautiful Nanako Matsushima here with her pretty hair. That hair suit her role and suit for her too. Love to have hair like that. The story, kind of politically. But the atmosphere that shown in this drama was so real. It shows the real life as a news man behind the tv. Their office are the evidence of their busy work. When I watch this, I know that this job wasn't for me. I die doing job like this. But it's good to watch the hardworking people that are doing the job they like.
78. Comments by enen_shun [Rating: 8/10]
nice nice ~~ like the combination of Fukuyama & Nanako on-screen !! the storyline is very good ~~~ every episode is exciting and touchy somtimes ~~~ worth-watching !!!
79. Comments by cheery [Rating: 9/10]
Very interesting and exciting story. The cast is very attractive too.
80. Comments by moonchyld [Rating: 8/10]
nanako's really a great actress.. flexible and stunning in every sense of the word! :D
81. Comments by yon [Rating: 7/10]
my dear, nanako...
82. Comments by warhero200 [Rating: 10/10]
really love the witty humour! very intelligent and classy comedy
83. Comments by johuth [Rating: 10/10]
Bought means available for trade! COMPLETE
84. Comments by celest8787 [Rating: 9/10]
the plot of this drama is really good...and a wonderful performance by the cast! it's a jap drama that's definitely worth watching!
85. Comments by kisekied [Rating: 8/10]
Not really a love story .. Only towards the ending. But the spirit of the show is pretty good. Makes people want to work harder.
86. Comments by uglymale [Rating: 8/10]
As a Nanako fan, I really like her mature looks in this drama. Her acting is excellent as always, and the chemistry with the male lead is commendable. Average news show plot line.
87. Comments by pandora [Rating: 8/10]
Great Dorama, not the best I have seen, but has its great funny moments and some romance.
88. Comments by aYa haYashi [Rating: 9/10]
great drama..~!!!...i guess,im so in luv wif masha..=)
89. Comments by angiemakino [Rating: 6/10]
I like Mastushima's character in the show, she was fabulous in her portrayal of the high-powered, strong-willed producer! But apart of that, it was not really my kind of show.
90. Comments by erictancheehow [Rating: 9/10]
Nice drama
91. Comments by aki21 [Rating: 9/10]
I absolutely love this drama. Masaharu Fukuyama is phenomenal here! Splendid storyline. Was disappointed when it ended. (Stupid Television network ended it before it got to the end)
92. Comments by donna8157 [Rating: 7/10]
A good series focusing mainly on the lifestyle of a newsroom. Matsushima Nanako and Fukuyama Masaharu did a convincing portrayal of JBC's producers and the trials that they had to go through in order to pull in higher ratings seemed very realistic. The series had a really turbulent ending (the last two episodes), but the conclusion seemed a little too rushed. Other than that, I really enjoyed it.
93. Comments by toiling [Rating: 7/10]
Not too bad..
94. Comments by yt [Rating: 7/10]
ok...
95. Comments by icebaby028 [Rating: 7/10]
Okay story, too predictable...watch it if you're bored.
96. Comments by ppx040481 [Rating: 9/10]
pretty actress and KAkkoii male lead....story interesting...always like NAnako's drama=P
97. Comments by Lil_Naka [Rating: 8/10]
pretty good
98. Comments by IniQx [Rating: 10/10]
Matsushima Nanako is so charming in the show! I admit. I have a thing for career woman. A very nicely done twist in the relationship between the 2 leads. No matter how strong a woman is, she still needs a lover....
99. Comments by shikirocks [Rating: 7/10]
Not as good as News Na Onna, but pretty good still.
100. Comments by ainangst [Rating: 6/10]
So and so dorama but not that all bad.
101. Comments by aoi_hana [Rating: 7/10]
The first episode was really interesting.
102. Comments by shidotaki [Rating: 8/10]
i like fukuyama masaharu so much...:P
103. Comments by polygonebye [Rating: 8/10]
I always liked to watch drama about news shows so this one was very enjoyable for me. Having Nanako as the lead doesn't hurt either.
104. Comments by tInoltin [Rating: 10/10]
I like fukuyama in here!!!!! HANDSOME & GREAT... Nanako...is nanako... that's all i can say
105. Comments by z123_us [Rating: 8/10]
Good drama, based on single series, but the best single series i have seen till now, nanako in a very different kindda role and masaharu is also good. Good fun. recommended to be seen :)
106. Comments by curian4 [Rating: 9/10]
Cute drama with Fukuyama and Nanako in it. Fast-paced and always intresting
107. Comments by juuan [Rating: 6/10]
Average.
108. Comments by GIGI [Rating: ?/10]
I totally forgot to add this in my watch list!! I liked it. Reminded me of Hero. My introduction to Fukuyama Masaharu. Another gorgeous guy!
109. Comments by chin5 [Rating: 10/10]
great chemistry between fukuyama and matsushima. loved how fukuyama can melt the strong personality of matsushima.
110. Comments by Dorochive [Rating: 5/10]
Something worthy to see, eventhough it's nothing special.
111. Comments by mariko [Rating: 10/10]
since i went to japan, ive noticed already the beauty of matsushima nanako, and i like her role in this series.
112. Comments by makky [Rating: 10/10]
it was unfortunate that this drama was getting less hype because kimura's drama "goodluck" was dominating the ratings and pretty much taking most of the hype. This was a unique pairing up with Matsushima Nanako and Fukuyama Masaharu. A chemistry I really dig!!!
113. Comments by owllo [Rating: 9/10]
The type of drama I like most. But I really hope there will be more about the relationship between the 2 main characters.
114. Comments by Alatariel [Rating: 7/10]
Nanako did a good job portraying a strong-minded & tough woman yet gentle & good-hearted inside.
115. Comments by Aunty Coco [Rating: 9/10]
Fukuyama is so funny, makes me laugh non-stop and Nanako is so cool... Worth watching...
116. Comments by idetakun [Rating: 6/10]
not good enough ~
news no jyo is better
117. Comments by miriya52 [Rating: 8/10]
Quite entertaining. Fun drama to watch! Fukuyama Masaharu is so cute. Well-made drama. Has good momentum
118. Comments by laudakwah [Rating: 7/10]
Not too bad.
119. Comments by xhidex33 [Rating: 7/10]
Don't really remember it but I don't think it was that interesting.
120. Comments by norani [Rating: ?/10]
Beauty or Beast -- Masaharu Fukuyama , Nanako Matsushima
121. Comments by deQna [Rating: 8/10]
love fukuyama & nanako together..
122. Comments by Shindou [Rating: 7/10]
A fairly interesting jdorama with some rather amusing and entertaining plots. I haven't watched any other news jdoramas as of yet so this show was fairly refreshing and different. Nanako and Masaharu were a pretty good pair supported by decent cast.
123. Comments by chinz [Rating: 8/10]
i like nanako from this drama; a successful and capable news producer... so cool too... nice.
124. Comments by Emmanuelle [Rating: 9/10]
all i can say is that's just INSPIRING!!! i LoVe it!!! *_*
125. Comments by jarofclay [Rating: 10/10]
good plot
126. Comments by Anees [Rating: 8/10]
cool and exciting!
127. Comments by Mali [Rating: 5/10]
Quite disappointing. I expected a much better show than that, but it turned out to be quite boring...
128. Comments by Q-chan [Rating: 8/10]
Funny and clever story!!!
129. Comments by Dina-chan [Rating: 10/10]
Hahaha...this drama is also funny...and the op and End song...I like it...
130. Comments by phoenix_angkasa [Rating: 9/10]
This drama follows the pattern of the "case by case" or "story by story" method, where each episode focuses on a specific story or plot and the characters go through each episode trying to resolve something. It's quite common to see this type of pattern in J dramas these days.
I liked this drama because they did such a good job of it, of connecting everything and making things run smooth and at a good pace. The story never got too fast or too slow, and each episode focused on an issue that's relative to today's world, and I can tell the writers did their homework on this one.
I don't see why people actually complained about the love story in this. I watched it for the conflicts within the news station and the love story was just in the background, and was never the focus. I personally like this formula, for it thickens the drama and prevents the drama from being too one-sided.
131. Comments by MrNiceGuy [Rating: 8/10]
Fun movie. Matsushima Nanako's still my favorite actress. She's pretty!
132. Comments by williu [Rating: 9/10]
Great stories with an even pace and straight through good acting. The only thing missing is a tad bit of more relationship developments, but all in all a very good drama.
133. Comments by v1olet [Rating: 10/10]
worth to watch. I love the theme about reporters in TV News, JBC Evening News ... Nanako Matsushima is smart, georgeous and stylish. Fukuyama Masaharu is cool. What a couple !
134. Comments by glyq [Rating: 6/10]
let say its ok ... the 1st 2 eps were the best... towrads d end got a bit commercial and it didnt make sense. At the begining of the drama, forming Nanako such a smart, bright, full of experience character, but in the 3rd onwaqrds eps, always made her character not sensible enough to handle things? i mean... doesnt dat contradicts itself?
135. Comments by norz [Rating: 10/10]
Nanako x Fukuyama pairing was excellent! very touching drama and the dynamics between the two main characters was just great, I love them!
136. Comments by fathuze [Rating: 10/10]
lovely acting by nanako n masaharu... with all respect this is one of the best dorama i ever seen..
137. Comments by octane [Rating: 7/10]
watch it awhile back..
don't really remember the plot...
but I remember I find it soso when I was watching it
138. Comments by andrewujin [Rating: 10/10]
this is my first love in jdrama. nothing beats this drama for me, and i have watched it at least tens of times over and over without getting tired of it. fantastic pairing between nanako matsushima and fukuyama masaharu.... great performance by the two of them,...
short, sweet and appealing plot
they should have a sequel to this show!!! :-)

enjoyed it very much
139. Comments by kenvin [Rating: 9/10]
niceeeeee
140. Comments by wanderingfish7 [Rating: 7/10]
It is worth to watch, I learned a lot about reporters' work.The leading actor and actress did a great job.
141. Comments by shinkuji [Rating: 10/10]
nanako is the best in this drama where you acts as a executive producer. Very strong and determine
142. Comments by lovejdorama [Rating: ?/10]
Avai For Trade. 2-DVD. English Sub
143. Comments by rexyloveshun [Rating: 9/10]
superb...
144. Comments by ginger ale [Rating: 10/10]
Exciting true to life stories from the TV newsroom. I was fascinated and glued to the tube every episode. Have not watched anything like this on television before. Loved the character of Makoto Tamiya so principled, elegant, driven. Loved her clothes. Nanako Matsushima shows another facet of her wide acting range as the serious, career driven TV executive Makoto who seldom smiled but has a soft heart.I love independent women. Masaharu Fukuyama as producer Hiromi Nagase was so cool, cheeky, goofy and laid- back. His flippant character was a sharp contrast to the unsmiling workaholic Makoto. The love angle was not bad either and the ending, pure jdorama- nothing specific but its left to the imagination of the viewer. And since I love happy endings, this one is a happy one.
145. Comments by carlcarl11 [Rating: 2/10]
this is so happy
146. Comments by puny_bunny12 [Rating: 8/10]
Matsushima Nanako was good in it.
147. Comments by ScrappedShinigami [Rating: 5/10]
I've only watched the first episode so far. It seems like an okay series but it's missing that spark that usually gets me to finish a show in one go. Maybe I'll go back to it at some stage, but I have more exciting doramas to watch right now O_O
148. Comments by citrusrain [Rating: 10/10]
Matsushima Nanako does a great job in this drama!! Plus she's really pretty in this one :D Although I had watched some of her dramas before this one, was after I watched this drama, that I started to respect her acting skills and became a fan of hers
149. Comments by Lady Zhuge [Rating: 7/10]
It's too episodic for my liking and some of the stories are better than others, but Masha makes the whole series worthwhile. He's just so kakkoii!
150. Comments by fasix [Rating: ?/10]
The Beauty or the Beast
151. Comments by lisajayne [Rating: 7/10]
So-so. Massha was so ridiculous and funny!! Nanako as always so elegant and cool.
152. Comments by yourasthma [Rating: 8/10]
this is the first time i have watched fukuyama and nanako, and i must say that i liked them. the show reminded me of odoru daisosasen since the plot is mainly episodic and focuses on their profession. despite faltering in comparison to the much funnier and quirky odoru, i would still recommend this show.
the supporting cast was a bit annoying at first but each character is given some 'story' and development. i like sakuragi too.
i also liked the theme song. nice show to watch and learn from, but i don't think it is life-changing per se.
153. Comments by inamoto_yoi [Rating: 7/10]
very interesting.
154. Comments by dokodemodoa [Rating: 8/10]
i get overly excited watching how nanako and FM interacts in this dorama. don't know why, unexplainable.
155. Comments by aimare [Rating: 8/10]
Another drama taken place in News Department.
Give good lessons about team-working.
156. Comments by japochoboi [Rating: 8/10]
It was a good drama. There was good chemistry between the two leads. I also liked how they incorporated the past into the story to make you want to keep watching. However, I feel that the ending could use some improvements.
157. Comments by Nat [Rating: 7/10]
Good! Nanako and Masaharu did not have much interaction as a couple, only in the last ep. which could have been more. But they were very cute along the way. Good plot also.
158. Comments by Akiiness [Rating: 8/10]
Despite the average rating I gave it, I actually really liked this one. The plot is very episodic, but I tend to give in to dramas like that. Masha and Nanako pulled a very nice performance together. They could have pumped more into the romance portion, but I'm not complaining. I enjoyed the atmosphere that the drama gave off, and I totally recommend it! ;)
159. Comments by dreamer10231 [Rating: 8/10]
nice chemistry...is it to late to make a fanclub for this two? lol...although as of the moment i'm just in episode 5, i find it funny and romantic...nice combination
160. Comments by chibichan [Rating: 9/10]
this dorama is funny, tells the story about stubborn-beautiful-brilliant woman, who became an evening news producer in order to increase viewerships rating. Also the ups and down of the show, makes her realise her love to her former boyfriend who is one of her staff;
161. Comments by Ushiroyubi [Rating: 8/10]
lots of fun. great supporting cast. fukuyama and matsushima have great chemistry.
162. Comments by sinned12 [Rating: 7/10]
I watch this drama because of Matsushima Nanako. It was interesting though...
163. Comments by Sorata [Rating: 4/10]
This is another of those unsubstancial doramas(like Hataraki Man or Celeb to Binbo Taro), i really had a hard time finishing this up; not even the beautiful Matsushima Nanako was able to save this for me.
It was supposed to have a romance flick between Makoto(Matsushima Nanako) and Hiromi(Fukuyama Masaharu), but we get nothing on that during the first 10 episodes, only in the last episode you are supposed to "buy" that they love eachother blah.
In conclusion this is boring, boring, boring and boring again.
164. Comments by Signo [Rating: 6/10]
very boring in the second half. no romance at all!
165. Comments by sect0r7 [Rating: 9/10]
Watched on the TV when i was still quite young.Don't have any memories of it but when i rewatched recently,it bring backs the memories.Definitely one of the best drama of its year

Users who voted for this drama (43)
1. Iv3_imt
Very interesting drama that covers refresh idea about news television with very good acting. Love both leads! The female lead seems so arogant but lonely inside. And the more i look at the male lead, he looks more and more handsome and cool!!
2. Sungirl
3. panda21c
excellent casting, great chemistry on screen and good script, perdictable though.
4. arashinokoto
credit goes to nagase hiromi or masha.. he did so well.. an exciting drama that does not miss out on what the audience wants.. lots of emotional parts too..
5. seaweed
Great show.
6. DukeGonzalez
full of excitement
7. flyingangel
8. Jeanxi
Just simply great! Loved Fukuyama and Matsushima...kind of like Hero in its layout.
9. conan_02
10. 1cy^Dr3@mz
11. enrique
Great!
12. json1980
Great plot and superb acting. One of the best of 2003.
13. tight
Very good!
14. Baka Senpai
i liked it
15. shotaro
16. Lazsu
Matsushima Nanako is so pretty in this dorama. Shows how classy she can be.
17. xxhiroxx
18. warhero200
very witty n funny! fresh concept also..i love the leads...look good and act well
19. johuth
if you are wondering why i am voting for this drama see my review of it
20. aki21
Love this drama.
21. shiosai
An interesting drama. Great leading casts. NM & FM rocks.
22. minerva
Funny. Great chemistry between Fukuyama Masaharu and Nanako Matsushima...
23. Red Impulse
Cool acting by Nanako Matsushima !
24. yajiro
Sugoi !
25. makky
Although this was high in the 19 to low 20 percentile range, nowhere near the front runner. A very good drama.
26. sahar
masaharu look very cool in this drama
nanako always kawaii
27. thedark123
though the ending not that nice...but the whole story flow is good, and also there are nice casts to make the whole show look great
28. stararies17
Like the attitude, like the story. touching n funny too. a show must not miss! hahaz. Nanako's hairstyle is very nice!
29. rusyuna
30. Akasaka Hiker
31. st_heaven
engaging chemistry between the two leads
32. XanMan
33. shinkuji
you have my vote! Just watched it and love it.
34. some_gurl
35. krondorharr
36. dUlaIt
37. akitezuka
Love this drama very very much, nice story & characters played by Nanako & Fukuyama
38. sagiarsyad
Matshushima Nanako's Best Dorama
39. andrewujin
FANTASTICO!!

this is the drama that got me into watching more japanese drama. well, the main reason was nanako matsushima. she's so fantastic and elegant, and her acting is just fascinating. i've never thought that her pairing with fukuyama masaharu will work so well.

really enjoyed it very much.. my first love in jdrama :-)
40. cirrus
i love this drama!
41. silverpuzzle
42. mushroomsoup
43. yebisu