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Egao no Hosoku [ΞŠη‚Μ–@‘₯]

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Drama Details
Title:Egao no Hosoku
ΞŠη‚Μ–@‘₯
Always Smiling
Telecast:2003-04-06 to 2003-06-22

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TV Station:TBS
Duration:12



Synopsis
Yumi (Yuko Takeuchi) is a 23-year-old office worker. Out of the blue, she is fired from her job. A few days later, wearing kimono, she is rushing to an interview for some part-time work at a publishing company. She was at a friendfs wedding that went on a bit longer than expected and she has no time to change from her kimono.

In another room at the publisher, popular comic book writer Reijiro Sakurai (Hiroshi Abe) is having an editorial meeting with some staff. He is planning to lock himself away at a hot spring for the next three months to concentrate on his next project. Yumi stumbles into the room, looking for somewhere to change out of her kimono. Sakurai comments that if Yumi were to join him he wouldnft mind being away for so long...
TBS

Soundtrack and Theme Songs (1)
1. Nemurenai Yoru wa Nemuranai Yume o –°ƒŒƒiƒC–ιƒn–°ƒ‰ƒiƒC–²ƒ’ [Shibasaki Kou ŽΔηƒRƒE]LYRICS ]

Actor/Actress Cast (8)
Abe Hiroshi
ˆ’•”а

Sakurai Reijiro
χˆδ—ηŽŸ˜Y (37)
Takeuchi Yuko
’|“ΰŒ‹Žq

Kurasawa Yumi
‘q‘ς—S”ό (23)
Shibata Rie
ŽΔ“c—Œb

Yoneda Yoshie
•Δ“c—Ǎ] (40)
Jinnai Takanori
w“ΰF‘₯

Kurasawa Koichi
‘q‘ςKˆκ (39)
Nogiwa Yoko
–μΫ—zŽq

Yuzuhara Misako
—MŒ΄”όΉŽq (64)
Nishijima Hidetoshi
Ό“‡Gr

—MŒ΄˜a–η (28)
Takahashi Katsumi
‚‹΄ŽŽΐ

Koizumi Eikichi (40)
Masu Takeshi
‘‹B

Muraoka Toshihiko
 

Related Links (1)
1. Egao no Hosoku Official Website (SJIS)

Drama Reviews (9)
!!WARNING!!
The review section may contain spoilers! Please understand
that you may find out about this drama's endings and plots!


1. very nice girl.... [Rating: 10/10]
i'm like yuko act in this movie....
Reviewed by z_dane on 29 July 2003
2. Not too shabby, but no surprises though [Rating: 7/10]
This is just an average drama about some people in a vacation resort. The usual stuff happen: conflicts, challenges, obstacles, and so on. There's no spark between any of the characters, and the drama is a bit slow. I can however, feel that the writers were really trying to convey some life lessons in there, and convey them through events that happen and the people in there that resolve the issues. I felt this a lot more than the other dramas. They didn't have any big cliffhanger endings at the end of each episode, and there wasn't an ultimate showdown to anything, so don't expect things to get heavy in this drama.
Reviewed by Hiro Toyo on 26 January 2004
3. The Best Part? The ending credits! [Rating: 7/10]
Lack the normal 'peaks' of JDorama. Supporting roles didn't help either. Unless you're hardcore fan of Yuko, might not rank that high up on Dramas to watch.

I for one, liked her smile very much. Therefore, the ending credits is the best parts! She's playing baseball! for crying out loud. {My personal opinion only}
Reviewed by tiesw on 24 March 2005
4. Great Drama [Rating: 10/10]
Personally, I loved this drama. Its great to see a relatively normal drama, and its great to see Abe Hiroshi and Takeuchi Yuko play normal charachters. I enjoyed seeing the interaction between the two. As said in the other reviews, the story is pretty typical. In each of the episodes, there is a life lesson to be learned. This the kind of drama that lets you relax and watch the story unfold. No suspense, but very reasuring. You let the main actors lead you through the story in their very skillful ways, with them reasuring you all the way. My kind of drama.
Reviewed by yukster on 27 March 2006
5. Yuko will put an egao on your face [Rating: 7/10]
Abe Hiroshi looks a bit awkward in this drama. Takeuchi Yuko, on the other hand, is perfect as the little sister who always thinks of others. But the series takes a while to turn you on, and the overacting of some characters gets really annoying.
Reviewed by shari on 21 December 2006
6. Great performance by Takeuchi Yuko! [Rating: 8/10]
Love this drama - Takeuchi Yuko is SUPER! She just shines and beams in this show. Abe Hiroshi in one of his best performances.
Reviewed by Surpur on 22 November 2007
7. Pretty good, thanks to its star [Rating: 7/10]
In many ways typical, star power pushes this drama up several notches. Takeuchi in particular is cute and energetic; she tries so hard that it's difficult not to pay attention, though at times her wacky reaction shots are a bit much. But the series excels emotionally - thanks to her - so you're willing to forgive small excesses.
Reviewed by jdoramadotcom on 16 December 2007
8. not bad [Rating: 8/10]
Enjoyable and down-to-Earth. Abe Hiroshi and Takeuchi Yuko mesh well. I thought they would add some romance into it from the picture and description, but it stayed at a friendship.

First time seeing Sakurai Atsuko act different from her recognizable role in "Shomuni". She was given more personality in this one. Other "Shomuni" cast member Takahashi Katsumi (Terasaki) is in this one too. The character he plays in this one is forgettable.

Watch ;)
Reviewed by bba1 on 26 December 2007
9. An average comedy drama [Rating: 7/10]
This is just your average comedy drama. Not great, despite the very good lead cast, not bad, despite the lack of big surprises. You won't laugh very hard but it will make you smile, it won't make you cry but it is never too cheesy, it will not leave you hanging at the end of each episode but you will gladly move to the next one.
All in all, a good watch if you don't have high expectations, and as usual Abe Hiroshi and Takeuchi Yuko are perfect. They would have deserved a better script though.
Reviewed by Jackykero on 23 January 2008

Comments From Users (51)
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1. Comments by eien [Rating: ?/10]
watched 2 episodes of this in jp! it was realli good...I was caught by yuko's character...i like her spirit
2. Comments by z_dane [Rating: 10/10]
i like yuko.....she a nice girl
3. Comments by jdfan [Rating: 7/10]
The story line is quite routine but Takeuchi Yuko and Abe Hiroshi did a good job. This show exposed the changing culture in Japan where there are differences in traditional and modern way of like. There were some moving scenes and I enjoyed it. I hope Yuko picks up better scripts/projects next time. Ah...I still remember her top notch performances in Muko-Dono and Shiroi Kage (White Shadow)!! This show really didn't give her enough chance to show her stuff. She has one of the sweetest smile in the business.
4. Comments by maguro666 [Rating: 8/10]
Just love Yuko!! She is lovely and cute!!!! She is soul of this drama. Abe Hiroshi is actually surprisingly good looking...
5. Comments by Kendesu [Rating: 10/10]
I love Yuko so i rated 10
6. Comments by SushiMaki [Rating: 5/10]
I'm a Yuko fan since Lunch Queen. It's always a curiousity when you don't dwell love stories all the time. I kept on waiting though if a spark will occur between Yuko and her boss Hiroshi. Maybe the writers were too worried that he is too old for her.
7. Comments by Szabotage [Rating: 8/10]
This was a fun drama. Yuko Takeuchi was really appealing as the heroine who gets to basically wrangle a manga artist to finish his latest work at some out-of-the-way onsen. Takanori Jinnai overacts horribly as her brother, who works there as the chef. Hiroshi Abe is great as the manga artist, with whom she develops a creative rapport. There are some good moments between the very modern Yuko and the traditional onsen-owner. I would have liked to have seen more romance, though!
8. Comments by yume [Rating: 3/10]
Obviously, I am an Abe Hiroshi fan, but I don't think this role challenged him in any new way. And to see Takeuchi Yuko play the same character YET again made me angry. The story is predictable, and the stories only GET WORSE as the drama progresses with no feeling of closure or a point at all. Ending in a handshake with Takeuchi and Abe, I have no clue what to think about this dud of a drama.
9. Comments by masnita [Rating: 8/10]
Yuko-chan is soo kawaii in this drama and Abe is soo kakkoii....the storyline was quite interesting ....when traditional values meet with modern views..and how people from each generation tried to come to an understanding of each other...but wish there are more romance between the two main lead...so cute together regardless of the age differences.
10. Comments by subaruppi [Rating: 8/10]
Storywise, it was touching. One of those motivational dramas. I loved the ending song - sung by Shibasaki Kou, and moreover, I just love Takeuchi Yuuko and Abe Hiroshi together in this. Nogiwa Youko is excellent as the okami-san, as always. About the only complaint I have about this drama is that Jinnai Takanori is annoying as hell at times. >_<
11. Comments by ct_subang [Rating: 5/10]
i loved yuko in this drama...she's bubbly-shii,kawaii-shii...n energytic..reminds me of her role in lunch no jooo...the story however is kinda dull but great to see Abe in a different role...
12. Comments by DragonSpirit164 [Rating: 5/10]
Oh...so....very..slow...drama... I feel that this is quite dull actually... Currently on the 3rd disc and struggling, even though Takeuchi Yuko is starring... Will give this a break for a moment and I will write some proper comments once I finish this...
13. Comments by oyaduras [Rating: 9/10]
Takeuchi Yuko plays an assistant to Hiroshi Abe. Very comical characters in this drama, and the setting is in a traditional Japaneese style resort. beautiful.
14. Comments by heimu [Rating: 9/10]
*SPOILERS*

For all the hype in the dorama and getting those kind of endings, it's kind of a turn off. But overall the story really gave us important lessons in life which I felt still good enough. ;)
Yuko is stunning nonetheless.
15. Comments by Eve [Rating: 9/10]
A lively, thoroughly enjoyable story.
16. Comments by angiemakino [Rating: 9/10]
Very encouraging show. Theending was kind of unexpected but nevertheless a good show.
17. Comments by unknowndevices [Rating: 10/10]
where can i get this dramas,i fell so interesting during reading it's summary.tq
18. Comments by tInoltin [Rating: 10/10]
soo good that i finished it in 1 day..
19. Comments by IniQx [Rating: 8/10]
Goldfish - that's what Takeuchi Yuko is referred to by Abe Hiroshi in the show but I don't see the resemblance anywhere near. A very up-lifting drama. Yuko's never-say-die spirit is very encouraging for all.
20. Comments by xxhiroxx [Rating: 10/10]
Awesome drama. Hilarious, touching, sweet, and exciting all at the same time. Abe Hiroshi, Takeuchi Yuko, and Nogiwa Yuko did an awesome job in portraying their characters!
21. Comments by ReD [Rating: 8/10]
Best..klaka...tapi just menceritakan pasal MANGAKA yang tinggal kat kolam air panas sebab nak siapkan manga dia.pastu amik yuko sebagai pembantu dia.Bukan kisah cinta.
22. Comments by Miss Marty [Rating: 7/10]
Abe-chan is gorgeous. The main girl is too chipper, but overall good.
23. Comments by Tu_triky [Rating: 7/10]
An average drama with few, if any surprises. Good chemistry b/n Abe Hiroshi & Yuko Takeuchi made it enjoyable, but the supporting cast members did not add to the depth of the plot in an particularly meaningful way. Little intense drama, populated with more moments of laughter than anything.
24. Comments by K.T.Tran [Rating: 9/10]
A great drama. Yuko and Abe make a great team. Got lots of laughs out of this drama. It started out fast and great in the beginning, slowed down a bit in the middle for 1 to 2 eps, but picked up strong again. If it stayed strong all the way through, it would've earned a 10 from me. Yuko really does have a great smile.
25. Comments by kitakaze [Rating: 7/10]
Entertaining...and it has one of my favorite J-actors in it. And it's about a manga artist in hiding. Oh...Yuko's pretty cute too.
26. Comments by qilver [Rating: ?/10]
same as Boku dake no Madonna, only subbed for the first few ep's, just started on this one.
27. Comments by Shindou [Rating: ?/10]
Watched up to ep 3. Giving this an 6/10 so far.
28. Comments by strawberrynkiwi [Rating: ?/10]
i watched a couple of episodes of this at my friends house and i thought it was quite funny~
29. Comments by aoi_hana [Rating: ?/10]
watching
30. Comments by kaonashi [Rating: 8/10]
Actually, I don't think this drama was that bad, it had a decent plot & it's lighthearted & funny. Maybe some emotional scenes could've been more powerful & there were indeed some massive overacting from some supporting actors. But the leads were good & had ok chemistry. Overall, this drama's not original in any way, but still slightly above average.
31. Comments by tabana [Rating: 7/10]
A slow drama. Takeuchi Yuko and Abe Hiroshi are good, but the main story is slow and not that good. Also, the secondary plots sucks and the characters lack charisma.
I don't know if Nishijima Hidetoshi is a bad actor, but in this he sucks bug time.
32. Comments by glyq [Rating: 6/10]
not as gd as i expected but its ok
33. Comments by hikaruhana [Rating: 8/10]
Sweet! Great chemistry between the leads and a nice setting (who can beat an Izu onsen town for scenery?). Entertaining comedy. Loved Nogiwa Yoko as the stern but secretly very thoughtful okami-san.
34. Comments by gqstyle09 [Rating: 6/10]
pleasant feel good drama, would be better with a resolution to the love story
35. Comments by Jackykero [Rating: 7/10]
The average comedy. Perfect acting of the 2 leads but a bit too conventional storyline - and maybe a lack of some romance too :-)
36. Comments by magnifikat [Rating: 8/10]
so far the show has been super cute. i am only about four episodes from completion and super curious to see how it will end! the show reminds me alot of hokier romantic love dromedies. still, i cannot help but to love all the hoky bits and how cute and enthusiastic yumi is. even with the hoky corny bits, there is still alot of intense emotional scenes and some very heavy philisophical moments. the creators of the show seem to try and keep it really well rounded, and i definitely enjoy all of their efforts. so far it is a really good show that is totally worthwhile. however, it just seems to be missing a little something.
37. Comments by Susan [Rating: 9/10]
The only thing that bothered me about this series was how overly emotional Yumi (Takeuchi Yuko) could get, although she was portrayed well by the actress. My favorite character in this series was Okami-san, of course. Nogiwa Yoko was simply wonderful in her role in this series. She really is an amazing actress. Overall a fantastic series that, despite it's simplicity and straightforward storytelling, really drew me in from the beginning. I do wonder, though, if "Gekka no Michi" was a real comic book series...
38. Comments by swit_kiss56 [Rating: 7/10]
it was ok...if u want romantic drama, this wont do..but it is a good jdorama;)
39. Comments by Signo [Rating: 7/10]
Really nice story and damn good actors, but something is missing here, perhaps a tauter content or/and a better ending.
40. Comments by Ezalor [Rating: 6/10]
I managed it to get through, somehow. There really happens NOTHING in this series, it looks like it was build only to impose the smiling face of the main actress as much as possible. Abe Hiroshi diappointed me somehow; he did what he as supposed to, but there was nothing of his typical humour.
41. Comments by expanzee [Rating: 7/10]
A very light drama. Nice entertainment after a hard day's work.
42. Comments by oldasianguy [Rating: 7/10]
Takguchi Yuko and Abe Hiroshi are two pretty big stars in Japan but they don't have enough material to make this show a success...it's a nice show but nothing to get excited about...average boring show...
43. Comments by Ushiroyubi [Rating: 6/10]
Abe and Takeuchi arerewarding... but the story and especially the ending are not.
44. Comments by JackClark [Rating: 10/10]
Very nice comedy drama.
45. Comments by Surpur [Rating: 9/10]
Love this drama - Takeuchi Yuko is SUPER!
She just shines and beams in this show. Abe Hiroshi in one of his best performances.
46. Comments by 206 [Rating: 7/10]
Yoko is such a pretty actress. I can't stand it when nobody getts together here.
47. Comments by pinkokoro [Rating: ?/10]
COMPLETE.
48. Comments by williu [Rating: 7/10]
Not bad, but not very good either. A solid driving force is missing, and the storyline just never gets under your skin. It's a nice drama, but unfortunately nothing else.
49. Comments by masaki-chan [Rating: 8/10]
Very funny and relaxing xD Abe Hiroshi and Takeuchi Yuko make a great couple in that series.
50. Comments by eml132 [Rating: 7/10]
Funny drama, good storyline, Yuko Takeuchi's smile is just amazing heh.
51. Comments by jessiesoon [Rating: 7/10]
yuko takeuchi-san is really sweet...

Users who voted for this drama (6)
1. z_dane
kireina ongna ga iru kara
2. richemon25
3. cutehinano
4. angiemakino
5. xxhiroxx
Touching, funny, sweet, and exciting all at the same time. One can learn much by watching the characters grow and heed the teachings of Okamisan Misako. The actors and actress all did an excellent job in portraying their characters, too.
6. kitakaze