Akimahende! [あきまへんで！]

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Akimahende! [あきまへんで！]

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Drama Details

Title:	Akimahende! あきまへんで！ No way!
Telecast:	1998-10-09 to 1998-12-18

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TV Station:	TBS
Duration:	11 Episodes

Synopsis

Katsura and Junichiro were to be married, but it never came to pass. Thirty years later, they meet again, Junichiro, now a widower with four children, again asks Katsura to marry him. Katsura says that only if his children were to accept her would she accept his proposal. Katsura suggests that she be introduced to his children as the new housekeeper and live with them under that pretext while Junichiro is away on an extended business trip. She soon learns however, that the kids are selfish and out of control. How can Katsura possibly deal with these kids and gain their love? A heart warming comedy with lots of laughs and tears.

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Soundtrack and Theme Songs (1)

Venus Accident [Pool Bit Boys]

[ LYRICS ]

Actor/Actress Cast (11)

Nakamura Tamao 中村玉緒 Kiyomizu Katsura 清水桂 (55)	Fujiwara Norika 藤原紀香 Aoki Ayame 青木あやめ (25)	Uchida Yuki 内田有紀 Aoki Sumire 青木すみれ (23)
Ninomiya Kazunari 二宮和也 Aoki Daiki 青木大樹 (16)	Suzuki Anne 鈴木杏 Aoki Satsuki 青木さつき (12)	Hashizume Isao 橋爪功 Nakata (55)
Nishimura Masahiko 西村雅彦	Takahashi Katsunori 高橋克典	Kato Reiko かとうれいこ
Kawaoka Daijiro 川岡大次郎	Moriyama Shuichiro 森山周一郎

Related Links (3)

1.	Official Akimahende! Homepage @ TBS (Japanese)
2.	Akimahende! Episode Synopses @ KIKU TV (English)
3.	Akimahende! Infopage (Big5)

Drama Reviews (5)

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1.	akimahende! [Rating: 7/10] what i think was good about this drama was that the four children each had their own troubles.. but still came together because of katsura-san.. uchida yuki stole the show as sumire the bank worker in love with her boss and would go to any means to capture him from his successful wife.. nino in one of his first roles in drama did well as daiki who didn't want to follow the path his father planned out for him and rather follow his own dream.. but the credit should go to suzuki an as satsuki.. as such a young actress at that time.. she managed to pull off the role convincingly.. all the characters complemented well together..
Reviewed by arashinokoto* on 3 July 2003*
2.	Ok dorama, funny though [Rating: 5/10] Funny dorama, ok for the laughs but nothing too great.
Reviewed by dys199* on 17 March 2004*
3.	Well... [Rating: 7/10] It wasnt deserving of any academic appraise, but its got a certain flair about it; a comical aspect that while being carefree, was pleasantly fun to watch. I'd watch repeats. Too bad they never show any.
Reviewed by Winter* on 16 April 2004*
4.	Good acting from all the ensembles ! & really [Rating: 8/10] A warm family-valued theme drama .. never out of date..lots of laughs though. Good acting from all the ensembles. Something to watch when you feel bored. It can lighten you up. Nino is cute, just want to twist his cheeks... ... how come all these years he has never changed ! ... always looks young.. very boyish face... up til now... love him..
Reviewed by Tukata* on 30 August 2006*
5.	Wonderful family drama! [Rating: 10/10] I had high expectations for Akimahende, and it definitely delivered! I love family dramas, and this one managed to maintain that extra flare. To begin with, the intro to the show is one of the best I’ve ever seen. The comedy is perfectly timed and ACTUALLY funny. Each character holds its own, which makes it really hard to have a favourite. The casting was grand. I’ve seen Fujiwara Norika in Love Generation, and thought she was just okay, and quite dispensable. In Akimahende, however, she was simply marvelous. She was perfect as a struggling model with a determined head on her shoulders. She was one of the characters that made me laugh out loud in my seat. Then there was Uchida Yuki, who was paired with Nishimura Masahiko. Although physically the pairing looked quite awkward, both parties pulled it off so well! Sumire really looked like she cherished Sam, and Sam… let’s just say I’ll never EVER be able to forget that trench coat! I loved it when he popped onto the scene. His role was completely different than the one I’ve seen him play in Ns’Aoi, and I’ve convinced he’s an excellent actor. Ninomiya Kazunari was okay but Suzuki Anne was definitely the child-star in this drama. And of course, I can’t ignore the glue that held the drama together: Nakamura Tamao! Although I found her a little annoying at the beginning, she definitely grows on you. Not a lot of thought is required to watch this drama, but it was grand regardless. Excellent comedy with a heart-warming theme. Although it got repetitive at times, it wasn’t enough to bore me, nor irritate me. Which is always a good thing. ;)
Reviewed by Wynter* on 27 June 2007*

Comments From Users (57)

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1.	Comments by Genma [Rating: 2/10] Quite a chore to watch, when some things get repetitive after a while.
2.	Comments by cyberarts [Rating: 6/10] An obasan goes undercover as nanny to her old lover's home to take care of his children. so as to access if she should marry into this family as their step-mother.
3.	Comments by meruchan [Rating: 6/10] Daughters-Norika & Yuki Uchida worth watching.
4.	Comments by jpoptearz [Rating: ?/10] I only have this on vhs, so I'm not trading for this..
5.	Comments by kawaii_miho [Rating: 10/10] Featuring Nino...
6.	Comments by arashinokoto [Rating: 7/10] funny sometimes.. also about kinship and a wierd obachan.. i like daiki..and suzuki an can act, although she's only 11 at that time.. the thing this drama lacks is the touch of reality in a family drama..
7.	Comments by Clockwork Orange [Rating: 6/10] Saw this years ago, but remembered it being very funny.
8.	Comments by mizuno_takako [Rating: 8/10] Watch the show...seem quite comical to me...nice comedy for my opinion...all the cast is good...i like 'Pikachu'....those watch this show b4...will know who is Pikachu~~
9.	Comments by aYu^BoY [Rating: 9/10] A touching drama which is quite a reality one and nice theme song...
10.	Comments by Momo [Rating: 9/10] hmm... i like this show... the relationship between the siblings is very interesting... n there are quite some touching parts in the show.. u gotta admit thecast is rather good too...
11.	Comments by heimu [Rating: 7/10] Another family dorama where this woman met a man, they are going to married each other and this woman faces certain problem with that man's children, it had hilarious moments where you will fall of your chair, but still I don't really rate this dorama that highly. ;)
12.	Comments by madol [Rating: 8/10] Funny
13.	Comments by PinkSpider [Rating: 6/10] Funny... the second elder sis's boy friend... i like his acting.. worth to watch...
14.	Comments by Mister Pozart [Rating: 8/10] Hilarious. One of the funniest doramas I've seen. The characters become close to you.
15.	Comments by thetenken [Rating: 5/10] Average drama, funny in some areas.
16.	Comments by Nermal [Rating: 8/10] Nice cast of actors worth mentionning, light hearted story worth watching when you have time.
17.	Comments by linco [Rating: 6/10] it was ridiculous. if u like slapstick comedy this is for u. otherwise dont bother.
18.	Comments by Luen [Rating: 7/10] Funny and omoshiroi :)
19.	Comments by kiba92 [Rating: 7/10] Very light heart drama. There are some funny moments, but it got a little repetitive after a while.
20.	Comments by iamwil [Rating: 5/10] eps (1-5)
21.	Comments by Longman [Rating: 6/10] Has its funny moments, but can get repetitive after a while. An overdose of irritating character antics makes it harder to sit through an episode sometimes. However, the characters are lovable at times and the family theme is heart-warming at its best.
22.	Comments by eltinator [Rating: 9/10] Not exactly your Oyaji typical family drama but very good nonetheless. It had so many comedic moments throughout the show consistently. A very happy drama to watch and it was a lot better than I expected.
23.	Comments by kaonashi [Rating: 8/10] One of the best family drama I've seen so far. Better & funnier than Oyaji, Otousan & Hotman. 8+
24.	Comments by Geezer [Rating: 9/10] Nothing earth shattering here. Just a funny sit com.
25.	Comments by yoshizawa takashi [Rating: 10/10] funny comedy and higher rate drama in asia
26.	Comments by cheery [Rating: 7/10] Watched it on TV. It was quite a heart-warming as it shows a old lady who change the selfish character of her going-to-be husband's children.
27.	Comments by Cindy_Bramhall [Rating: 7/10] Very much like the old situation comedy style of the Beverly Hillbillies.
28.	Comments by emiko [Rating: 6/10] typical jdorama...
29.	Comments by Hinano [Rating: 10/10] Great drama! Very sweet and funny! The casting was wonderful!
30.	Comments by buzzybug [Rating: 7/10] hmm... A good start for Nino... がんばれ　にのーくん
31.	Comments by johuth [Rating: ?/10] Bought means available for trade! COMPLETE
32.	Comments by natzumi [Rating: 7/10] This one reminds me of 'before they were famous' drama for Noriko, Ninomiya Kazunari and Suzuki Anne where you see the 3 actors looking very differnt from. Nakamura Tamao, supposely the soon-to-be step mom, pretents to be a maid and get to know the children of the man whom he is about to be married to. Nakamura teaches the children good manners and the proper way of life.
33.	Comments by lightningemperor [Rating: 5/10] Goign to watch someday...can't stand the old lady...
34.	Comments by donna8157 [Rating: 7/10] An enjoyable family series about an old woman who brings together a broken family. It's a cute and light-hearted series that's interesting to watch but the over-the-top acting sometimes makes it difficult to watch. Suzuki Anne, although young, makes a very memorable character and I ended up finding her character to be one of my favorites in this series. I watched "Stand Up!" before this series and it was funny to see Suzuki Anne and Ninomiya Kazunari as brother and sister roles. It was still very cute though. I recommend watching this if you want something light-hearted and something to watch off and on. The ending is also something to look forward to seeing.
35.	Comments by aoi_hana [Rating: 5/10] eh. It's funny but the episodes seem really long at times.
36.	Comments by selphie086 [Rating: 7/10] The housekeeper is hilarious.I enjoyed the way she managed the house and with each family member's problems.
37.	Comments by juuan [Rating: 6/10] Comical.
38.	Comments by gqstyle09 [Rating: 7/10] surprisingly entertaining, with an endearing cast you want to follow
39.	Comments by Dorochive [Rating: 2/10] If there's only one saving grace for this show, it's Pikachu!
40.	Comments by Kazanko [Rating: 9/10] how can a family be that chaotic. funny drama
41.	Comments by Bud002 [Rating: 8/10] Funny with a good cast.
42.	Comments by atleast13 [Rating: ?/10] I think rating my dramas is overrated hah! how ironic! i love this drama. i think it's really funny. especially Samu and Sumire. lol. suzuki anne is so cute and young here. kawaii! so as nino!
43.	Comments by cwenting [Rating: 8/10] Very funny!
44.	Comments by whowhatme [Rating: 8/10] hilarious drama! i loved it :) ...nino and suzuki anne's acting was so good when they were young, it was amazing to see how they acted before they were together again in stand up!! ...also uchida yuki and fujikawa norika were good too... i could die for yuki's eyes ><
45.	Comments by minitotoro [Rating: 10/10] tamao san and nino and his little sis <333 a classic and a must watch!
46.	Comments by butterLiLy [Rating: 6/10] An average drama...Kinda irritated with that old lady, Katsura...But the young Suzuki An was just superb!
47.	Comments by hurh. [Rating: ?/10] This is the first drama I REMEMBER watching. I have a horrible memory... It was on TV a long time ago though, so I want to watch it again. Maybe then I can make a better comment. xD
48.	Comments by yo-chan [Rating: ?/10] still watching...
49.	Comments by jigoku [Rating: 10/10] my life time favorite! "samu~~" "sumireee!!"
50.	Comments by Angry Machines [Rating: 7/10] This show was fun! super granny meets crancky family! I loved the cast! Uchida and Fujiwara shined! The funniest thing was the pikachu nickname!
51.	Comments by kartanoman [Rating: 8/10] A zany comedy-laden dorama that you'll either like or you won't due to its high-energy plot with every individual having issues to overcome while trying not get tangled up with each other! On the surface, it may seem like a woman assuming the role of housekeeper trying to win over the household that will eventually become her family ... as she's engaged to the head of the household who's away on business. Dig in a little deeper and chaos begins to surface! Noriko Fujiwara as the spoiled wanna-be actress with marriage problems. Yuki Uchida and Masahiko Nishimura (Sumire .... Sam-O) trying to sustain a secret relationship that gives way to Noriko giving Masahiko the nick-name "Pikachu" ... absolutely hilarious! The story is likely to make your head spin; however, it's definitely worth a watch!
52.	Comments by athida [Rating: 7/10] Nino and Suzuki Anne again. They were so young and cute in the drama. The 2 older sisters were annoying though.
53.	Comments by Wynter [Rating: 10/10] My favourite family drama! So much fun to watch with really memorable characters.
54.	Comments by bba1 [Rating: 10/10] Samu... Sumire!!! Too bad they didn't get together at the end. Hilarious drama. 10!
55.	Comments by leapylee [Rating: ?/10] Watching
56.	Comments by pinkokoro [Rating: ?/10] COMPLETE.
57.	Comments by jessiesoon [Rating: 7/10] everyone is so young!!!

Users who voted for this drama (6)

1.	tatsx Just Funny. Seminal comedic performance by Nakamura Tamao. Nice to hear some Kansai-ben in a drama. Sibling characters grow from almost unwatchably petulant to adorably engaging. Nothing complex. Somewhat Disney-esque.
2.	viagnette So funny - Katsura - she has me in stitches everytime she meddles with the unruly children's affairs and the butler too is so entertaining. As for the children, I have eyes only for the two youngest because the two older girls does not come across as very convincing.
3.	dUlaIt
4.	merkuryo fun to watch.. really got me laughing at times.. Nakamura Tamao, Nishimura Masahiko and Anne Suzuki were especially great.. the flow of the story was just right.. and the cinematography is great, too.. even the opening credits is awesome!!
5.	jigoku my life time favorite!!
6.	plethman It was interesting how forceful the old lady was, I heard you don't mess with a Obasons.