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| 1. | The Best Ever J-Drama I've watched so far [Rating: 10/10]
I think that Nanako and Hideaki give a great performance in this very well-written drama. I've never seen such a moving love story before. =) |
| Reviewed by Takahara on 23 March 2001 |
| 2. | The most touching and well-directed drama [Rating: 10/10]
There are many things we can learn from this story, that the predjudice we experience in today's world may become tomorrow's right..if you want to fall in love with japanese dramas, watch this...and Hideaki, of course. |
| Reviewed by aileen on 9 April 2001 |
| 3. | Average [Rating: 7/10]
I had quite high expectations for this film, because I heard that this TV series was one of the best in 1998. But to my dissapointment it wasn't as good as "Beautiful Life", "To Heart" or even "Keizoku" ... I'm not saying its that bad, just that it could have been better ... overall an average show ...
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| Reviewed by JohnnyBoy_3000 on 1 June 2001 |
| 4. | Truly the best! [Rating: 10/10]
This is my all-time favourite drama! Absolutely the best drama that I've ever seen. The story itself is so touching and the theme song 'First Love' is absolutely fabulous! Anyway, another brilliant performance from Nanako Matsushima as well as Takizawa Hideaki. Takizawa Hideaki portrayed Hikaru really well. 2 thumbs up! |
| Reviewed by michelle on 13 June 2001 |
| 5. | Best Drama [Rating: 10/10]
This drama is the best. Nanako Matsushima and Takizawa Hideaki plays the role so well. The story was touching and sad. Nanako looks beutiful whiel Hideaki looks cute and handsome. |
| Reviewed by Garfield on 20 June 2001 |
| 6. | good! [Rating: 9/10]
overall the drama is nice. But...Somehow the ending is abit too abrupt... |
| Reviewed by julus on 21 June 2001 |
| 7. | Very touching!!!! [Rating: 10/10]
I like this show very very much...Especially the part Nanako wanted to break up with Hideaki on the bridge! That is very very touching! 100% recommended! |
| Reviewed by nini on 17 August 2001 |
| 8. | Recommended!!Fantastic! [Rating: 10/10]
i feel that this is a very touching love story..and utada hikaru's first love suits this dorama very much..please watch this..it rocks! |
| Reviewed by mAgg|meE*tAkUyA on 26 September 2001 |
| 9. | Engaging! [Rating: 10/10]
One of the most touching dramas I've seen. Controversial, yes, but so well performed that I was rooting for both protaganists from beginning to the end. Utada Hikaru's First Love is perfect for the drama. Why is it that the best love stories are always tragic.... and love truly trancends age and everything else... |
| Reviewed by amakaj on 19 October 2001 |
| 10. | Great [Rating: 9/10]
I'm very lucky to buy this drama, cause its very romantic.Though play as a 17 years old, Takki seems much more mature on his act. And Nanako.....one word.....Kawaiiiii!!! I personally highly recomended this drama for those romance seekers. |
| Reviewed by kuuryu on 29 October 2001 |
| 11. | First Love indeed [Rating: 9/10]
actually I want to give 9.5. I love this series. I don't regret buying the VCD. I love the part where Michi grab Hkaru's hand and they ran. It was very heartmoving. And the song First Love is superb. Now, I can't listen to the song without remembering this dorama. |
| Reviewed by aleen84 on 17 November 2001 |
| 12. | Touching dorama~ [Rating: 10/10]
I love lots of the scenes, especially when Michi ran to the bridge after asked Hikaru to choose her or his mum! And on the bridge Michi said, that she have lots of great memories with Hikaru~
Also i enjoy when Michi on the stage, she supposed to give a farewell speech but instead she admitted that she loves Hikaru~
And the ending is really great, it's so abstract but memorable~ I'm a person who likes sad ending and i think this is the best ending~
People made the conclusion themselve.Moreover, the songs are great and played at the right time! |
| Reviewed by Michi on 10 December 2001 |
| 13. | Really touching [Rating: 9/10]
I really like this drama, with its real problem |
| Reviewed by desieree on 27 December 2001 |
| 14. | One of the BEST dramas ever made! [Rating: 10/10]
What can I say? This drama has a strong story, well-rounded characters, and 2 of the most popular j-drama stars in Japan! Not only does this drama have an interesting plot, it's very deep and makes you sympathize with the characters! I wish there were more dramas like "Majo no jouken" with it's sincerity and attention to detail! Matsushima Nanako and Takizawa Hideaki both portray their characters perfectly and I can't think of anyone better to perform these challenging roles! |
| Reviewed by Keika on 6 January 2002 |
| 15. | Truly Genuine!! [Rating: 9/10]
The complexity bourdens as the story goes. Nanako brings up her character superbly!! Her experience as a tutor in both GTO and Ice-world really created an extra edge over her acting here! Hideaki signified maturity in his acting! The story is never short from suspense and full of unexpected twists! If it was a novel it would've become a real page-turner! You won't sleep at night until you reach the ending!! Two thumbs up!! If I could include my toes, then two thumbs and two toes up!!! |
| Reviewed by Hide on 7 January 2002 |
| 16. | bloody brilliant! [Rating: 10/10]
haah... all worth the wait. although the actors themselves didn't cry (or bawl) that much, the lines said were touching enough to make you cry. very beautiful, one of the dramas i'd recommend anyone to get. inspired from the real teacher-student relationship that happened some years back in US. :) matsushima nanako's really good in this one, no wonder she's one of my favorite japanese actress. ^_^ takizawa hideaki's acting as a troubled boy is good, but he could use a bit more emotions... really nice and touching drama. :D |
| Reviewed by Jalapeno on 11 January 2002 |
| 17. | Hm... [Rating: 8/10]
Great story.
Great acting.
Great soundtrack.
Great performance.
Everything are great.
But, it doesn't really touched me. |
| Reviewed by thee on 9 March 2002 |
| 18. | The Best ONE!!! [Rating: 10/10]
This is the best drama I ever watched and most importantly, this is the first japan drama I bought. It has a very sweet story line and hideaki and nanako were just great in there. They really makes me feel how love can change your life and the way you think. Most of my friend who's not a great fan of japan dramas started to like watching them after they watched this drama. I strongly suggested to those who haven't watch it to watch it. The theme song is great and really touched my heart. |
| Reviewed by juita_ejet on 7 May 2002 |
| 19. | ii jyan. [KAZSAW] [Rating: 8/10]
This dorama, though it has a very disturbing subject, was somehow very captivating. I watched it to the end and thought the ending was kinda week compared the the rest of the dorama. |
| Reviewed by KAZSAW on 16 May 2002 |
| 20. | Not sure about what i feel...... [Rating: 10/10]
The drama was great, just like what I've expected. I finally had the opportunity to watch this drama. Though everything is near perfection, but I was curious about how Hikaru and Michi got along. It is not that I do not agree with this kind of relationship, it is just..... could not be. They would have to face a lot of problem in life including Hikaru's education and how are they suppose to manage their own life expanses? With Michi's hardwork? However, I still think that this is a lovely story and why do I have to worry about so many things. It is just a story after all. |
| Reviewed by googal on 16 June 2002 |
| 21. | Parents nightmare! [Rating: 8/10]
A story line that makes parent worry! Love story between a student and a teacher. Nanako Matsushima was quite good. This might spark fure student and teacher love dramas!
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| Reviewed by jdfan on 3 July 2002 |
| 22. | American Headline with a story line [Rating: 10/10]
For all of the young American students who ever had a crush on their teachers, I can now see why and how it can be difficult to have one. For those who found "Forbidden Love", this would be a great guide. |
| Reviewed by Siamman on 5 August 2002 |
| 23. | Just too taboo and disturbing [Rating: 1/10]
While I love Nanako as much as the next guy, and can understand a student falling for her, the drama's whole premise is just too criminal to overlook as just another sappy sympathetic love story. Here in the US, this is flat-out statutory rape. Makes no difference if the underage student is a boy or girl, how physically and mentally mature the student is, and how willful the student's participation. I'm certainly not a puritanical prude, but seriously, isn't this patently distasteful and wrong? The Japanese shows and culture fascinate me to no end, but the fact that the country has made an accepted cottage industry in underage prostitution and porn is sickening.
I'm not calling this drama porn, and I do know Hideki Takizawa is an adult in real life. Strip it of its awful premise and this could be mistaken as any other tale of lovers battling the odds to be together. But how can one really turn a blind eye to such a criminal and dangerous premise in the first place? I don't know if I'm more disturbed by the fact of the drama's premise or by the glowing reviews here not even finding the slightest fault in such an irresponsible tale. |
| Reviewed by ichiban_noodles on 20 August 2002 |
| 24. | MnJ -> Ichiban Daisuki Dorama [Rating: 10/10]
I really like this dorama!! The first dorama i watched over and over again. Matsushima Nanako and Takizawa Hideaki are really suitable on their roles in this dorama. The "Yurusanai Ai" between a class teacher (Hirose Michi) and a transfer student (Kurozawa Hikaru) expecially when the teacher is a woman is really an interesting story to me. Also this dorama is well made with great song too ^_^ From the first episode i couldn't wait to watch the next episode until it reached the end, every scenes just like fill over my mind that i even remember the words. One of my favorite quote from this dorama is "17sai no shonen o aishitara byouki ni naru desuka? Kyoushi gakusei o aishitara byouki ni naru desuka? Kare o aishiteru kono kimochi ga byouki tte iu nara naoshite morau na donaru desu. Byouki no mama de kamaimasen." Maybe the love here seemed so naive with the question why, how and what will happen, but then isn't "Love doesn't need any reason". About what will happen isn't the dorama already show that they don't need to run away to find a "Jiyuu no Kuni" where people didn't judge their love, what they have to do is live their love so people could deal with it ^_^ Kono dorama wa suki yo, suki, daisuki... |
| Reviewed by HimuraGirl on 29 August 2002 |
| 25. | touching drama [Rating: 7/10]
Good drama that Nanako and Takky made. I think people won't forget it until the next 5 years. To bad the ending is to short. And the soundtrack from Utada Hikara:first love, it is very good drama soundtrack from japan dramas sountrack. |
| Reviewed by rinarina on 2 October 2002 |
| 26. | Loving Unconditionally [Rating: 10/10]
I must say this was one of the most fascinating love stories I have ever seen in any japanese drama. It poses to us an interesting question of how two people fall in love despite the age difference, but the fact they genuinely cared and loved for one another despite what others said to them. I was very moved by that. It taught me that loving one another should not be stopped just because society says its wrong, but rather it must be decided by the two lovers and Michi and Hikaru displayed to me, what it means to truly care and love for one another. The place of freedom we so desperately desire in our own lives was shown to me and to others who have seen this and who will see this. Remember where the "place of freedom" is for you. Great Japanese Drama and love story |
| Reviewed by Golfguy45 on 20 April 2003 |
| 27. | teacher/student thingy [Rating: 8/10]
Impressive perfomance from Nanako Matsushima!
Fantastic at the beginnin, got bored in the mid, pretty good at the end! A very beautiful song from Hikki - First Love but they managed to ruin the song by playin the song repeatedly!!! too many times!
boo hoo! why couldn't I be in Takki's place! to be loved by the beautiful Nanako
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| Reviewed by Pemu on 23 April 2003 |
| 28. | must watch!!!! [Rating: 10/10]
those who havent watch this drama please do so now!!!
dont miss this great drama!!!!!
man...this is really an extremely touching drama
struggling to be together!
oh n remember this
-age doesnt matter- |
| Reviewed by juliana_phang on 21 June 2003 |
| 29. | The best Love story ever [Rating: 10/10]
I've got to say, being a guy and all, the basis of the idea of this drama is pretty much perverted, however seeing such acts of deviation from this love story is really quite moving. I would say that this drama could compare to the romance anime, Saishuheki Kanojo - both of which put me in tears :<
A++++++ A must watch for romance freaks with the ego :: "Love Conquers All"! |
| Reviewed by SpOiLeR on 29 July 2003 |
| 30. | Not bad [Rating: 8/10]
The starting was very romantic, Hideaki was indeed a very pretty boy. I think the whole show will be even more touching if the producer had waited for Hideaki to grow up more before producing the show, he was afterall too too young to match with Nanako. Still, i can still feel the love between them, or at least his admiration for Nanako, not so much from Nanako. And definitely not as good as High School Teacher 2003 though. |
| Reviewed by ladyelf on 1 August 2003 |
| 31. | THE BEST! [Rating: 10/10]
I love this drama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The english translation is really really great. I thought it was the bomb but my sister thought it was quite disturbing that hikaru was shorter than michi. I thought the drama was really ironic... I actually thought that hikaru broke up with michi was because he wanted sex. But he broke up with her because he wanted to save her from being in jail. *sniff sniff* it's so sad.... I love it. |
| Reviewed by FaNtaSYDrEaMeRZ on 29 August 2003 |
| 32. | Very disappointing... [Rating: 3/10]
The main reason why I watched this show was because I love Taki, but now, I don't think I can stand watching anything of his again. The plotline of this drama is very disturbing. I know it's supposed to be about love conquering all, but I just can't help to see the unlawful crimes committed repeatedly by Michi. I just can't believe a 26 year old woman would be so stupid, reckless, and uncaring of how her actions would affect others around her. It's supposed to portray the essense of unrelenting love, but there were so many scenes that in all honesty annoyed me. Also this show is way too repetitive. The same situations, conflicts reoccurring; this show could have easily finished in about 6 episodes. But the scene that annoyed me the most had to be when Michi announce her love to the whole school. Shouldn't that have been kept a secret? And why the hell isn't she put away in jail forever? All in all, good actors, horrible horrible plotline. I'm now scarred, and don't think I'll be watching anymore of Taki's dramas. |
| Reviewed by Angelwings on 31 August 2003 |
| 33. | beautiful and touching [Rating: 10/10]
this drama was amazing. you find yourself crying for the happiness of both. a tragic and romantic story of two people in love. not one moment in this movie captivates you. hardly anyone i know hates it. |
| Reviewed by cola_cherry on 25 September 2003 |
| 34. | hanging!!!!!! [Rating: 5/10]
i dont like the end of the story. its hanging. although hideaki and nanako makes a good couple in this drama, but the story not quite interesting. a teacher and a student? naa.... |
| Reviewed by iedot on 14 October 2003 |
| 35. | First love ^_^ [Rating: 10/10]
This drama best explains for people in general that age doesn't matter. It also really explains how strong love can be because nanako dumped her future husband just to be with her student (Hideaki) because she love him A LOT!!!!! I cant believe in this drama tho that they let Nanako and Hideaki do it together. But i have never seen love as strong as i have in this drama. Maybe in Love generation it was just as good but not much love stories can compare to this drama. A must see =) |
| Reviewed by Ryo_San on 29 October 2003 |
| 36. | They say it's wrong... and yet you know it's right [Rating: 10/10]
Best drama I've watched, surpassing even GTO. I have never felt so attached to the main characters of the drama like this before... I loved every single minute of it. And the ending, there's so many ways to interpret it... I hope it's a happy one though... I love Hikaru's willingness to be bullied in school just for Michi. I love Michi's willingness to be ridiculed by society just for Hikaru. I love their undevoted love to each other, trying to be recognised as a couple despite the age and social status barrier. I love Majo no Jouken. |
| Reviewed by DragonSpirit164 on 6 January 2004 |
| 37. | "FIRST LOVE" ..... [Rating: 10/10]
THIS JDORAMA IS THE BEST THAT I EVER SEEN FEATURING TAKKY AS THE ACTOR. IT WORTH BUYING THE VCD. THE STORY IS VERY TOUCHING, IT SHOWS THAT AGE DOESN'T MATTER AS LONG THEY LOVE EACH OTHER. I LIKE THE WAY MATSUSHIMA NANAKO ACT AS MICHI IN THIS DRAMA, SHE DUMP HER FUTURE HUSBAND JUST TO BE WITH HIKARU. SHE DOESN'T CARE IF HIKARU WANT TO SAY ANYTHING THAT MAY HURTS HER FEELING 'COS SHE LOVES HIM SO MUCH. I LIKE THE WAY TAKKY ACT IN THIS DRAMA AS HIKARU, HE LOOK'S SO KAWAII . THE THE THEME SONG "FIRST LOVE" IS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS !!! AND REALLY MATCH WITH THE STORYLINE. LUV 2 WATCH IT AGAIN AND AGAIN... 'COS OF THE THEME SONGS MAKE THE DRAMA MORE TOUCHING..... THE BEST ROMANTIC DRAMA EVER |
| Reviewed by SYILA78 on 13 March 2004 |
| 38. | It had its moments [Rating: 8/10]
Its hard for me to give this one a bad rating, even if I really wanted to.
Hideaki Takizawa...oh what a dreamboat, yadda yadda yadda. Actually, I found his character quite stiff, and uninteresting.
The female lead however...well, even she annoyed me. She was too 'bleeding-heart' for me to put up with.
But somehow, the combo of the two made for an enchanting experience. I was compelled when they aired it on sundays here, to watch every week, to find out what will happen next. The main theme by Hikaru Utada was perfect for setting the mood of this drama.
What I liked about this drama, is the various challenges on Japanese society it posed. The relationship aspect is a given, but it even tackled such things as child abuse, which I thought was a great idea to bring to light to the public through a media form such as the tele dorama.
This is NOT a guys dorama. Definately one of the 'chick flick' types. It has subpar acting from both leads, but manages to find a chemistry that is not only engaging, but even, dare I say it, entertaining, and possibly even tear-enducing at some points.
I hated it, but it still had me coming back every week. I even watch some episodes on tape...I'm a sucker for it, what can I say. |
| Reviewed by Winter on 16 April 2004 |
| 39. | weird [Rating: 7/10]
This is a very interesting drama although i found the characters to be quite stupid. It is about a female teacher falling in love with her male student. They both share similar background, which is having the society influence them on the actions they perform. As soon as they found each other, they learn to value their point of views. But what they want to do hurts everyone else around them. This is a very tough situation, chosing between hurting yourselfs from not being with the person you love or hurting others by being with the person you love. |
| Reviewed by duba878 on 26 May 2004 |
| 40. | The Best! [Rating: 10/10]
God, it is 4 in the morning and it takes me nearly 10 whole hours to finish watching this series in a day. When my friend recommeded this series to me, i wasn't really interested, because like some people in here i found teacher and student relationship to be very distrubing and disgusting. However, after a few hours through the series, i realized that so what if he is 17 and she is 26, as long as they love each other, then they should have the right to be with each other. We, as a society, are so closed minded. I really really recommed this to anyone who are looking for a reason to cry their heart out and are questioning themselves if their is still a love that as true and strong exists in this world. This series will protray all of it. One more thing, am i the only one that noticed that the hariku's mom is kinda weird and nut, i mean, it seemed to me like she has a crush on him or something. Well, beside this, i would rate this drama as the best jdorama since GTO. |
| Reviewed by yinki on 8 June 2004 |
| 41. | I've of the best [Rating: 10/10]
This drama is one of the best I've seen!From the first episode of it,I've been addicted to it!Truly a must see. |
| Reviewed by daisuki on 9 July 2004 |
| 42. | ok [Rating: 8/10]
its pretty good...but why are takki's characters soo...like sissy-ish?? ionno...good story, pretty people...it's aights |
| Reviewed by omaren on 3 August 2004 |
| 43. | One of the best! [Rating: 10/10]
Great storyline and great actors especially Nanako and Hitomi.
10/10
lol some of the reviewers here are pathetic. |
| Reviewed by Kanin on 8 August 2004 |
| 44. | bad start.....gettin better towards the end [Rating: 7/10]
it was quite boring at the earlier part of this drama......and also quite ridiculous......but it gets better towards the end......it becomes more touching......a mediocre drama |
| Reviewed by jaded_mojo on 6 September 2004 |
| 45. | The Best Drama/El Mejor Drama [Rating: 10/10]
hola!
os aconsejo a todos esta maravillosa historia de amor entre michi y hikaru.
es el mejor drama que he visto! |
| Reviewed by ameba on 16 September 2004 |
| 46. | Pretty good, but a bit weird at times [Rating: 8/10]
I just love Nanako Matsushima, her acting and her baeuty really impresses!!! Hideaki Takizawa... oh my God, too good to be true!!!
The story about forbidden love between them is not digusting like some of people have written, I guess is pretty normal to fall in love with a teacher, I have already did it. But love, when it is a true love, must go on, must be lived. And that is what they felt for each other.
But I didn't like some parts of this drama, I don't know why, but it gets weird at times, specially Hikaru's mother manner.
Besides that, it is a pretty good drama, a must watch and the song by Utada Hikaru is simply one of the best!!! |
| Reviewed by shiruchsn on 13 November 2004 |
| 47. | Forbidden love [Rating: 1/10]
good choice of theme, good plot, good actors(All except the 17-yr boy). The script (or the boy's acting turns a 10/10 drama into a 1/10 one because it is so unconvincing that such enduring love (not infatuation) exist between the two.
For those theme for non-traditional values just like teacher/student love, incest etc, they have their values because the laws of the society cannot take care everything and true love between those not accepted by society did exist, it was raised as themes in many dramas all over the world.
I have seen many pair of teacher/stuent lovers, not approved by outsider but they have true love because they have mental compatibility.
In this drama, you can just see 2 persons lost in their life meaning and direction and going to search of themselves. They can be companions in their journey searching for their own needs but not lovers fighting for their relationship sacrificing everything. Nanako was a woman who is in need of direction, goals and self-determination in life. Therefore she will falls on someone with these qualifies. What is this 17-yr boy?
1. No direction, no goals, spoiled child - no responsibility whatsoever in his life (compare to the students in GTO, they are cute because they are responsible to themselves, they may not good in academics but they devote themselves in some other areas with enthusiasm.I would fall on Onizuka as a 17-yr old bike gang rather)
2. No guts - If he likes(not even love) the teacher, he should at least stand up for her when she was bullied. sorry, not even once in the drama, how can you fall for such cry baby? When facing challenge, he just withdrew himself just like timid child.
3. No initiative whatsoever - during their elopment, you can see a big sister nurturing a young brother, she did everything for him.
If Nanako is a very strong woman and looking for someone to protect, then it would be more convincing that they are lovers.
I talked so much because it is so disappointing to waste a drama like this. It can be potentially drama of the year and get nanako the best actress but now just a mediocre one. Go watch Pride or Yamato Nadeshiko, you will be more fulfilled. |
| Reviewed by ImageHaHa on 19 November 2004 |
| 48. | ichiban! [Rating: 10/10]
this is my all-time fave!!! i still feel it's superb even after watching so many jap dramas over the years... this is one of the first jap dramas i'd actually fallen in love with coz of the very touching and romantic plot... the chemistry between takizawa hideaki and matsushima nanako is unbelievable! teacher-student relationships are more or less a taboo even in today's society. to imagine yourself to be either one of the lead characters in this jap drama is perhaps fulfilling enough, despite knowing that it's fictional... do watch this superb drama and i'm sure you won't regret it!!! |
| Reviewed by celest8787 on 28 November 2004 |
| 49. | The Best ^_^ [Rating: 10/10]
The most drama I like.... About 6 or 7 time I see it, but still want to see it again and again... |
| Reviewed by neverland on 16 December 2004 |
| 50. | The most touching one... [Rating: 10/10]
This drama can just deserve 10. It would be that I'm living a similar story, it would be that the host make you cry until you don't finish your tears, it would be because this story is so beautiful and touching... But this drama is really a magnum opus.
Hideaki Takizawa had act very well in this serie, and so also Nanako Matsushima, who play the role of the teacher who fall in love of her student, Hikaru. The host, then! Wonderfull, my koibito also bought for me the cd! Utada Hikaru has a wonderfull voice, and the song First Love is so touching! Just watching the sigle you need to cry, for the emotion...
So, a must for the romantic persons! |
| Reviewed by Myri on 1 February 2005 |
| 51. | Emotional Mismatch, touching~physical mismatch, ic [Rating: 7/10]
I'm a fan of both the leads, so I was excited about this drama. While I liked it, I just can't get over the fact that she's taller than him!!!
That just ruined it for me and made it not believable. It was just odd everytime I'd see them kiss and she's have to bend down....FREAKY.
Otherwise, goos drama.
-LoKi Out |
| Reviewed by LoKi |G| on 23 March 2005 |
| 52. | Unconventional but intelligent! [Rating: 10/10]
Wow, was this one odd. It was interesting to see the script present the relationship between Michi and Hikaru as something pure and even wonderful. There were a few scenes of tender affection that had me squirm, despite the fact that I was rooting for both of these characters from the first episode on--proof that this type of subject matter just isn't easy to handle. For the most part, the writing is intelligent and mature, save for a few moments where logic is thrown out the window for the sake of a twist or two; the final few episodes are especially guilty of this. But the show makes you think, and it opens your mind, and presents everything in such a way that you're still allowed to either agree or disagree with it in the end. I'm impressed with all the different levels that it works on. |
| Reviewed by Kam on 24 March 2005 |
| 53. | AMAZING! [Rating: 10/10]
Great dorama!! one of my favorites! The story just grabs you and dosent let go! All the actors/actresses do a great job, especially matsushima nanako, kuroki hitomi and yamada maiko. |
| Reviewed by tzanth on 5 April 2005 |
| 54. | diturbing.... [Rating: 7/10]
the drama was actually good except for the fact that it's very DISTURBING!!!
i can't even believe that they let this series be aired... i think it tolerates people to engage in a relationship that we can consider as unacceptable... |
| Reviewed by peonies on 14 April 2005 |
| 55. | overrated... o-o [Rating: 3/10]
technically speaking, i'm not one to give comments on this drama -- due to the fact that i merely finished the 2nd episode. o-o but i guess tat does contribute to the fact tat this drama is a sleeping pill to such an extent, even a j-drama lover such as myself would sleep on a drama! *LOL*
i don particularly have anything against student-teacher relationships watsoever, but i do expect a breakthrough storyline regarding such a controversial topic in society. and this drama definitely did not do so. the drama did not deal with this debate in the face, wat it did was only conveniently & tactfully evaded the issue based on the simple 'love-conquers-all' crap theory. which is hardly convincing
to me, this drama is just riding on the student-teacher issue to help with its lame 'love-surpasses-obstacles' theme, even if it means going around the obstacles instead of facing them. |
| Reviewed by youhei_mito on 16 April 2005 |
| 56. | wakannai [Rating: ?/10]
-I like the soundtrack;suits the scenes.
-I didn't understand why Michi had to steal at the supermarket;it is weird.
-Poor Michi and Hikaru because they both had to teach and study in a terrible school. The school teacher was getting bullied and nearly rape by the students in their own teacher's room and no actions were taken? What kinda school is that?
-I don't think girls will like the story because Hikaru was shorter and younger than Michi.
-A very strong love between both of them;They can't even get apart for one day.
-I like all the parts where they were hugging especially the part where Michi was chasing Hikaru and she said "Please don't leave me alone again".
-I'm not so happy with the ending. It's kinda hanging.
-I don't know whether I like this drama or not, but I just can't forget it.
-Nanako san plays the character really good in this drama. |
| Reviewed by reft111 on 12 May 2005 |
| 57. | First Love [Rating: 8/10]
Its good...very touching. The song really fits the story. |
| Reviewed by aiscess on 1 June 2005 |
| 58. | A drama hard to forget [Rating: 9/10]
I think most people either like it or hate it. It made me a little uncomfortable but strangely I enjoyed the uneasiness it gave me because social oddities like this do happen in life. If you pay close attention to the intended message of this drama, you will appreciate it more. Mom's obsessed jealousy about her son, the society discrimination about student-teacher love affair, the dilema & struggle of doing the "right" things to please the society rather than yourself etc. Many good colloquial dialogues as well. Love can happen anywhere at anytime to anyone. Very bold of the writer to attempt something like this that can make the audience squirm. It brought Takizawa to fame! I'm adding this drama to my collection for sure! |
| Reviewed by aki_07 on 6 June 2005 |
| 59. | majo no jouken<33 [Rating: 10/10]
I loved this drama. Positively loved this.
I have read other reviews for this, saying how much they hated it. Well... I'm sorry to say, you miss the whole point of the drama. Like for one review, Nanako (Michi) seemed like she was nutruing a younger brother than a lover. Sure, she did everything for him, but that was her own way of growing up. IN the beginning, they are BOTH childish. Michi has her mother do everything. She sits still and listens to what others say. She doesn't have a mind of her own. Hikaru (Takkey<33), is a 17-year-old boy who is pampered by his mother as well. Even though he acts like he can take of himself, and that he is a rebel, in truth, he's just a lost teenager who finds no meaning in life. Nothing makes him happy.
They both meet eachother, and realize how much life is worth living for. Michi finally has the determination, the will to go on. The will to speak up for the one she loves. She is able to work hard, growing into a strong woman, taking care of her loved one.
Hikaru, comes to term with his own selfishness. He seems like a pampered baby in the beginning, but he as well learns to take responsibility. In the beginning, Michi takes care of HIkaru. In the end, he takes care of her. Working, going to night classes to become a doctor. Finding each other was the best thing that has happened to them.
They both found a reason to live. TO be happy. To keep moving forward.
xDD I'm acting like it's a true story... LOL! but in truth, I think it is. Maybe not with the TEACHER-STUDENT realtionship. But with each characters feelings. Having no meaning in life till that special person comes along =)
i loved all the characted acting. it was perfect<33 and the theme song.. omg.. so sad. each time i listen to it now, i cry. xDD
watched this at least 6 times... i cry hysterically each time. HIGH RECOMMENDED<33
or maybe its just me cuz i cry easy... but still... i think its worth watching. ^-^ although the ending was quite confusing... @___o LOL
I LOVE THIS DRAMA<33333333333333333333 |
| Reviewed by sooxzii on 11 June 2005 |
| 60. | Tastefully Done [Rating: 9/10]
A story about a teacher who runs off with her student. Sounds sketchy? At first the taboo topic of a teacher-student relationship really turned me away from wanting to watch this, however surprisingly the show was able to pull this off quite tastefully. And I found myself even rooting for the main leads to stay together. Matsushima Nanako and Takizawa Hideaki did a great job and had great chemistry despite the age gap.
However, more than anything else . .this series has a great ending! I absolutely loved it and I think the ending is one of the reasons why this series is so memorable for me. |
| Reviewed by donna8157 on 4 August 2005 |
| 61. | Touching Love Story [Rating: 9/10]
I had to scream like crazy when i 1st watched the 1st ep. Hideaki is so cute >__<. I searched the internet for summary and spent 4-5 hours to read till the last eps. My goodness, even the summary make me so touched. What an ending ! I thought she would be able to keep the child. sob sob |
| Reviewed by kiwi on 14 August 2005 |
| 62. | Excellent [Rating: 10/10]
This is the first dorama i've watched, I heard the main theme and just decided to check the series, best thing i've watched in years, with great characters and performances, touching music played in all the right places. Plenty of twists and turns and you really do feel the ups and downs of the characters, I shed so many tears watching this just glad no one else was about to see, but then again what's the point in watching stuff like this if you don't get anything from it, Im afraid to watch other stuff now as I fear it won't live up to this, excellent, the only word i can use over and over again to describe it. All other love stories after this will be pretty tame, watch at your own risk, and dont forget the hankies. I liked the ending, if you think about it for a minute and compare the last image of the opening credits with the end of the credits in the last ep you'll see what has happened, very sad ending just thinking about it makes my eyes fill up. |
| Reviewed by Kitchen on 21 August 2005 |
| 63. | Spoilers!!! Ending Discussed [Rating: 8/10]
The Ending!! Please do not read this if you have not finished watching the entire series! Spoilers directly ahead.
I am a big fan of ambiguous endings, films or TV shows that don’t spell out exactly what has happened have more impact because I’m thinking about what happened at the end and how I’m supposed to interpret it. My first reaction to this ending was, what just happened! I expected that Michi played by Nanako Matsushima, was going to awaken from her coma and when she opened her eyes and ran her fingers through Hikaru’s hair I had the happy ending that I fully expected, until Hikaru portrayed by Hideaki Takizawa, opened his eyes and then went back sleep. So her awaking from the coma was only a dream. Throughout the series the couple would talk about running away to somewhere that they could be together and free a happy land, the only happy land that the two of them could share together was a dream.
The drama at times I believe had the characters doing some very stupid things. I thought that Michi jumping right from her near marriage, to a love affair with a student rather too quick. Michi declaring her love in front of the assembly was a very bad idea, the only excuse I can conceive is that she was in shock from her fathers betrayal and decided to lash back but obliviously ruins Hikaru’s chance for happiness at the school and thereby her own. The other motivation I question is that if Michi truly loved Hikaru couldn’t she have waited until he finished school, he would be of age and also a much brighter future then the gas station attendant he eventually becomes. Why couldn’t she wait or was her emotional state just so agitated that she couldn’t.
The drama reminded me a lot of Aoi tori aka Bluebird which is about an illicit love affair between a station master and a married woman. In fact the protagonists of both dramas lose jobs they love and take employment as manual laborers at a fish market as they are forced to flee there homes under the pressure of society.
People speak of the disturbing factor of this drama as the student / teacher love affair but what I find more disturbing is Hikaru’s mother played by Kuroki Hitomi. At times the jealously that motivated her appeared driven more by lust then by motherly concern. I would consider incest to be more taboo then a twenty six year old woman having an affair with a seventeen year old male.
I’ve had this drama for a while but finally watched it this past weekend as this ongoing case in Albany New York, sparked my interest and I wanted to see a different cultural perception on this issue.
This is from the Times Union Website
Former teacher pleads not guilty in rape case
Sandra Beth Geisel faces trial in Christian Brothers Academy case
By MICHELE MORGAN BOLTON, Staff writer Albany Times Union
First published: Wednesday, September 14, 2005
ALBANY -- Sandra Beth Geisel cradled her head in shackled hands and cried Tuesday after she pleaded not guilty to raping a 16-year-old boy.
Geisel, 42, a former teacher at Christian Brothers Academy, was indicted Friday on charges that also include engaging in a criminal sexual act with her former student.
In New York, it is illegal to have sexual contact with anyone under 17.
The student was three months from his 17th birthday when the incidents allegedly occurred.
So in the circumstances presented by this drama it would not be illegal for Hikaru and Michi to have sex in my home state, I don’t know what laws would be broken if they had runaway together as they did this drama.
My biggest objection with the situation as presented is the student/teacher relationship. Because Hikaru and Michi are so close in age and because Hikaru is so close to legal age, I do not have a strong objection to their relationship, quite the contrary I was rooting for them.
The other thing I question is if the roles had been reversed would my attitude be different. If it was a male teacher and a seventeen year old girl, or if the teacher had been older or the student younger; I would be more apt to be against it.
Society although touted as being free has many rules and customs that it imposes on individuals, rightfully so in many cases, no one condones murder or theft, but rules and customs do change over time, the hateful practice of slavery has been outlawed for a far shorter period of time less then a few hundred years. It was considered the norm in many societies for the prior four thousand years.
I enjoyed the drama very much it had a superior ending and gave me much to ponder. I would highly recommend it no matter what your feelings are on the subject matter itself. The acting was first rate from all of the principal actresses and actors.
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| Reviewed by Bodhi on 15 September 2005 |
| 64. | Not a romance [Rating: 6/10]
As a romantic tale it completely fails but as a story of a deeply emotionally disturbed woman, it's fairly good. This woman has serious problems and I'm not talking about falling for an underaged guy. It's how she deals with it. She seems incapable of rational thought or having concern for anyone but herself. She had to know how her life and the lives of those around her would be impacted but instead of waiting a year for the boy to graduate and avoid all these problems she went ahead.
This is mostly just a criticism of the main characters actions and not so much against the drama. As a psychological portrait it was interesting, as a romance it was very lame.
It's about two immature people falling in "love" and making a series of really bad decisions. |
| Reviewed by johnjeon on 23 September 2005 |
| 65. | Something that really happens in real life [Rating: 10/10]
This series made me realize that we should respect others. There's nothing we can do if we love. |
| Reviewed by solemniterocker on 1 October 2005 |
| 66. | best japanese drama i've ever watched [Rating: 10/10]
though, hideaki's acting could have been better... that aside, this drama is so touching! love the theme song first love. and the ending. overall, the best! |
| Reviewed by yvonnescence88 on 9 January 2006 |
| 67. | Love it so far [Rating: 8/10]
Still downloading.... Watched ep 1-3.....
So far, I love this series.. Really want them (Michi and Hikaru) to be together...... seem from the review, the end is a bit confusing (not a happy one?) hic... hic....
Can't wait to watch them all...... |
| Reviewed by veno on 16 February 2006 |
| 68. | Best drama ever made :) [Rating: 10/10]
This is my favourite drama ever :) The cast really portrayed the emotions really well. Watch how the everlasting love between a unexperienced teacher and a high school student unfold before you :) |
| Reviewed by marsqurine on 17 March 2006 |
| 69. | I LOVE TAKKY! [Rating: 9/10]
yea so im just like all the other japanese chicks out their...i love takky! he is sooo incredibly cute, great, everything in this drama. him and matsushima nanako did an excellent job. i know that the drama is a little bit tiring but if you're a fan of takky's it's definitely worth it! |
| Reviewed by aznpride26 on 14 April 2006 |
| 70. | Just beautiful *Spoiler alert* [Rating: 10/10]
While I was a bit hesitant at the thought of watching a jdrama about a teacher falling in love with her student, I decided to give this a go and I'm so glad I did. It is by far one of the best and most romantic series I've ever seen!
I was unable to stop watching this, anxious to know what was going to happen in the next episode so I spent the whole weekend glued to my TV. The whole thing was perfect, until of course the ending. I wouldn't exactly call it an anti-climax but I will say that it was a bit strange. Before reading up on MNJ on the net, I honestly thought that Michi woke up, which is perhaps why I found Hikaru's expression weird coz I thought he would be a little bit more excited to see his true love awake at last.
Now that I've read some of the reviews and some say that it was a dream, I had to rewatch it and I honestly dont think it was a dream at all. Like I wrote earlier, I personally think that she really did wake up. How could they go through all the hardships and obstacles only for Michi to remain unconscious at the very end?? Furthermore, I think the final image of Hikaru and Michi minus the shackles also indicates that the 2 of them can finally be happy together after overcoming the final obstacle (Michi being unconscious) when she woke up.
Anyway, regardless of whether the ending is a dream or not, MNJ is a definite must-watch. Even though this is just a drama, watch it with an open mind and allow it to teach you one of the ultimate lessons in life - that true love can conquer age differences, disapproving parents and rules set by society and prevail in the end. |
| Reviewed by alchocoholic on 30 April 2006 |
| 71. | FANTASTIC. [Rating: 10/10]
This is an extremely good Japanese drama. I must say it is the best drama I have watched so far, even better than the Taiwanese drama "Meteor Garden", in my opinion.
Anyone who says that this drama is disturbing/taboo must be a close-minded Christian conformist. It shouldn't really affect you that much, because after all it is just a story. And it will probably stay that way for a while, because society is afraid of changes. But when you watch drama series like these, you have to approach them with no prejudices and biases. And maybe put yourself in their place and just think about it for a little bit. Most people just look at it and just say "that's just wrong". But they never seek to understand before they judge. Like Michi says in the drama "he just happens to be 17".
Anyways, that was just for the disturb viewers.
This drama really made me cry. Such pure love and no one can understand. It's sad. My favorite and also my most hated scene is the beautiful ending... because there's two broad ways you can interpret the ending..
1.) Hiraku was just dreaming, and Michi never really did wake up.
or
2.) Hiraku wasn't dreaming, and Michi really DID wake up.
I kind of go towards him dreaming.. and Michi doesn't really wake up.. because of the song... it's so sad...
"You are always gonna be my love
Even if I fall in love with someone else once again
I'll remember to love, you taught me how
You are always gonna be the one
Now it's still a sad love song
Until I'm able to sing a new song
Time stood still, but it's trying to move once more
Full of things I don't want to forget
I'll surely be crying tomorrow at this time
I'll be thinking of you
You will always be inside my heart
There's always a place just for you
I hope that I have a place in your heart, too
Now and forever you are still the one
Now it's still a sad love song
Until I'm able to sing a new song"
It's like Hikaru is singing the song to Michi.. depressing. haha. |
| Reviewed by viet_la_amour on 7 June 2006 |
| 72. | Taboo [Rating: 8/10]
To sustain the balance in a society, laws are implemented. Taboos are ostracized by the people. Social issues greatly influence the people.
"Forbidden Love" is one of those series that breaks the wall of taboos... In our society, a teacher-student relationship is greatly prohibited. However, this series shows that when it comes to love, the status of a person doesn't matter. what matters is that you know how to love and you felt love.
The age gap of the two protagonist also contributes to the problem between the lovers. However, if u think about it, many men today have relationships with older women, and few people just give a damn about it. In this movie, it just happened that Michi is the teacher of Hikaru. But if u'l just focus on the love that they have, you can say that they deserve each other.
What i don't like about this drama is that they should have waited for one year to let other people accept their relationship. And Michi should have left her job as soon as she felt love for hikaru so that they won't face greater problems. they would have felt more freedom f they have think the consequences of their "forbidden love" to refrain the existence of heavy problems... |
| Reviewed by meflanka on 15 July 2006 |
| 73. | majo no jouken [Rating: 10/10]
TAKIZAWA tha best... |
| Reviewed by mariecris on 27 August 2006 |
| 74. | Simpley Awesome [Rating: 10/10]
This drama is awesome, it was well made. The acting, soundtrack and everything all came together nicely.
It especially helps that Takki is just so damn hot.
This was my first j-drama I remember watching and it got me hooked. |
| Reviewed by PeaceUP on 17 September 2006 |
| 75. | I love it [Rating: 9/10]
I cried a lot with this fantastic drama...Hikaru and Michi makes me dream!! |
| Reviewed by Hikaru-kun on 2 November 2006 |
| 76. | a bittersweet love story [Rating: 10/10]
my fave jdorama . I liked the way nanako and hideaki showed their love to each others. it was really touching when i saw them together trying to find their freedom and cannot be parted . the ost is really sweet though really sad ..but the thing that makes it always remembered was the ending such a beautiful ending. i prefer happy ending because they had struggled for their love and just like hikaru´s uncle said ¨there´s sadness and hardships but there´s happiness and joy in the end..nanako played really brilliant i really could see her love to hikaru when they were looking each others.and for takizawa oh my god he was really cute+hot+charming in this drama...(wait a minute..he is always hot +charming+cute..isnt he?) |
| Reviewed by adinda_indriaputri@yahoo. on 25 December 2006 |
| 77. | Get ready for a long-winded one, folks :D [Rating: 7/10]
It seems many people are getting so worked up over the teacher/student controversy in this series that they miss the big picture. This isn't real life; it's a *dramatization* of what can unfold when ANY two people fall into ANY kind of relationship that society labels as deviant. The reactions of those around the lead couple would've been essentially the same for any other taboo relationship; namely, a scant few have the wisdom and compassion to understand (Hikaru's uncle, Michi's mother, Kinoshita), but the vast majority are too selfish and close-minded to see that certain details - age, race, gender, anything - really aren't so big a deal when two people love each other. I think that's why it didn't focus much on story-specific issues like the legal age law - it was meant to be a representation of "deviant" relationships in general.
Really, Majo no Jouken has far more psychological depth than many give it credit for. It's not just a teacher and a student in love, nor is it just a pair of pretty faces to glee over. Aside from the obvious central issue, we also see an almost incestual obsessive mother, a short-tempered selfish father, power-hungry colleagues, possessive exes, child abuse, and still more, all serving to create as much unnecessary grief as possible for the lead couple. Of course, they also make several mistakes themselves throughout the series that only make things worse, but hey, it wouldn't be a "drama" if anyone was perfect.
Overall, while this won't go down as my favorite drama, I'm grateful to the makers for coming up with a series that can make people think about these prejudices and the unnecessary suffering they can cause. I just wish more people could see it that way. This is definitely a drama that should be viewed with an open mind.
Getting away from the psychological stuff... this is a decent drama, but not the best I've seen. The story is compelling, the characters are extremely well-designed... but the acting is just satisfactory. Matsushima's character especially felt a bit hollow to me. She had the least depth and personality of the entire cast, and it actually amused me that Takizawa's character was more mature than hers. Not sure if that was the writing or the acting, though.
I actually rated this a 6.5 simply because the last half was so frustrating and depressing, which sort of diminishes the re-watch value for me. But I rounded up because I'm willing to admit the story had me glued to the screen and rooting for the lead couple (but less willing to admit that Takizawa IS nice to look at *shame*). |
| Reviewed by Bekkichan on 23 January 2007 |
| 78. | A decent series.. [Rating: 7/10]
There was very little on-screen chemistry between Nanako and Takki making the dorama feel a bit empty despite the controversial topic. Wooden is a good adjective to describe the overall atmosphere I felt while watching this; perhaps the slow pacing might have affected my viewing experience but regardless, this dorama isn't one that particularly stands out for me. |
| Reviewed by Shindou on 24 January 2007 |
| 79. | Disgusting subject matter, great actress [Rating: 5/10]
I try not to have any biases when I start a drama, but after I read a synopsis for this one I knew I wouldn’t like it. Reasons? For starters, this drama stars Takizawa Hideaki. I’ve seen two of his dramas and I’m convinced that he’s one of the most terrible actors I’ve come across. Watching his acting is like watching a dead fish pretend to be alive. Regardless, I figured that because the drama also stars Matsushima Nanako, then there could be a chance of survival. This leads to the second reason. I read the plot summary. As a teacher, I have no respect for stories where the sexual relationship between a teacher and student is glorified. It’s disgusting and inappropriate and should NOT be made light of. With these two factors already affecting my opinion before even beginning the show, I knew it wouldn’t have a chance.
To make matters worse, the first episode really upset me. It’s clear that the writers/producers are aware that this topic is inappropriate, and so decided to manipulate the characters, and thereby the audience. They made the teacher appear really young (she’s 26 years old), and immature. She lives at home with her parents, who pamper and “baby” her, and she has no responsibilities. This poor ickle teacher only got a full-time position because her father works in the field. The student (who is 17) bursts onto the scene on a motorcycle, which an average high school student couldn’t possibly own. He comes off being really “mature” for his age and responsible as an individual. Therefore the relationship can work, right? I mean, the child is really mature for his age, and there’s only a 9-year gap… not something outrageous like a 10-year gap.
O come on, now! I’m a 25-year-old teacher with a 7-year gap between my 18-year-old students and myself. When I started teaching, I was 23 with only a 5-year gap. I have never once been attracted to any of my students for the simple reason that I just don’t see them as possible mates. I see them, really, as children that I must nurture and aid in their growth as human beings. I’m utterly disgusted and disappointed that in this show, they try to make the relationship “work” by suggesting that, really, they’re equals. This is morally wrong, and illegal. Completely disgusting.
As the show progressed, however, I began to sympathize with Hirose-sensei. Matsushima Nanako did an excellent job with the character and truly brought her to life. I could see the connection the sensei had with her student, and how age never matters when it comes to the bonding of souls. But why the SEXUAL relationship? The premise of the story, when you look at the message and meaning alone, is so strong that I think the story would have worked without the sex. This same story could have been portrayed through a FRIENDSHIP and would have worked equally as well.
The writing was good and the acting by Nanako was grand, I just wish the situations were altered.
There is a 9-year gap between the two. Ten years down the road this would have been fine. This choice was not made, and as a result, I couldn’t appreciate this drama at all. |
| Reviewed by Wynter on 22 June 2007 |
| 80. | Great series. Needs to be rewatched to be fully ap [Rating: 9/10]
For me, I like the first 2 episodes quite a lot, especially when it tackles society's expectations and the pressure Michi (or anyone of us) is under. Then, after Michi's courage rose to declare her love for Hikaru and they ran away together, I was a bit disappointed. Some of the minor characters' choices and actions just seemed too unbelieveable, the story seemed to meander without much focus, perhaps much like the characters themselves, and I couldn't really tell what they were thinking/going through. The best part of the story for me is at the end, where it rose above even the love story and really took some surprising directions to say things about how to live and carry on, and reasons to live. With this in mind, in hindsight, I think I missed quite a few things conveyed by the story and characters' transformation. I actually thought that Nanako's acting in some of early and middle parts was not that good, but now I think perhaps I really didn't understand what Michi was going through. Michi's transformation/growth throughout was really quite inspiring. I really like this jdorama a lot. I am going to rewatch this, probably another 2 or 3 times, to understand more about what the story and characters tries to convey.
For me: 9/10. at the moment, possibly more after rewatch
P.S. It didn't occur to me at all that the ending is up to intepretation. LOL
I thought Michi had really woken up. Still do actually. |
| Reviewed by xploring on 8 July 2007 |
| 81. | majo no jouken [Rating: 10/10]
I love this story.it is so romantic and sweet.it captivates me.i love the pureness and innocence of their love-its just so touching.they managed to display such a controversial topic and make it good-real.i've got to say hideaki is super cute when he was young.lol. |
| Reviewed by dirtypink on 16 July 2007 |
| 82. | for those who like the imitative [Rating: 2/10]
pathetic, cheesy and naive. i don't believe anything like that could really happen, not in japan.
student fall in love with the teacher, the teacher does the same. they love each other so much they fight with whole the world just to be together... what a crap.
besides, weren't there 238946821 dramas like that?
actually the only plus of this shoddy picture is takki's charm and good looks. like really. |
| Reviewed by adarutoshoppu on 31 August 2007 |
| 83. | THE BEST EVER! [Rating: 10/10]
this is the reason why i love tackey so much..!!!!!.. a tale of forbidden love that touches the heart..great performance plus one hot takizawa hideaki..utada's first love made it even more romantic and wonderful!!....omg if i was michi i would definitely run away with hikaru..ill give him my whole body and soul..(*drools over the hotness that is tackey)..XD..and btw i think the title was ment for hikaru's mother..lol.. |
| Reviewed by ryuuseigun on 27 September 2007 |
| 84. | take me to that world! a world that is free..sekai [Rating: 10/10]
makes u wana fall in love again!!!!!!! |
| Reviewed by ryuuseigun on 27 September 2007 |
| 85. | A Complicated Mediocre drama [Rating: 6/10]
I have finally found all the episodes… (URGH!) I could go on living even without it, I don’t even know if I will succeed to see all the ending episode without getting sick tired; The plot it’s not so bad but the drama is sometimes slow, sometimes fast, they didn’t know how to take advantage of the interesting points of the story so the drama seems sometimes empty and in the end what u can see is only a woman and a teenager, a teacher and a student ,or maybe it’ better to say two immature person who fall in love with each other.
---------------------SPOILER-------------------------
A woman with the peter pan complex ,who doesn’t seem to be able to do something on her own initiative and prefers to follow the flow, one day discovers herself entrapped in her uncomfortable but convenient world made of:
1. her father-despot, who takes all the decision on her life, but on who she discharge all her responsibilities;
2. A mother who always stands on the side of her daughter. She will discover that she doesn’t love her husband anymore and will leave him feeling that she has wasted many years of her life (it sounds a bit like desperate housewife eh,eh);
3. A boy-friend which she doesn’t love but she doesn’t leave either, she even accepts to marry him;
4. Her work that she hasn’t chosen (naturally!).She feels inadequate and doesn’t know how to behave with her student, how hold a dialogue with them, so she ends hurting the people more in need;
5. Her ”best”friend ,she has introduced to her her present boyfriend, she always talk with her about her problems at school but never really listen to her, so she doesn’t even notice that her ”best” friend has always had a crush on her boyfriend.
A boy who finds himself alone.
His father is dead, his mother is suffocating and ambiguous (Does she see her husband in her son? IS she in love with her own son? !she’s too much slimy !Disgusting!!!).She wants him to inherit his father clinic, so he must study to fulfil her dream, in the meanwhile she use a doctor to keep the clinic on going(and she use him 4 her sexual desires, like an anti-stress ball, the doctor is the true victim!)
He has betrayed his friend because he didn’t want to be excluded from his school class, so he lost him.
They are both immature (the prof ..she’s not only immature, onto BAKA deso!) and doesn’t want to take their responsibility , they want to be accepted by the society and have a place in it, but in the same time, not accepting the responsibilities and always following an harmful concept of freedom (some sort of island of Neverland), they refuse it.
When they fall in love with each other they have to decide to follow the rule of the society, do what the society wants them to do or do what they really want, even if it means to hurt all the people around them.
They decide to run away together and try to find their “island of Neverland” but in the end they will be drag back in the reality and they will be torn apart, they will reunite and then they will be torn apart again…Uff!!!
!will they find in the end the courage to face the realty (and the people who they have hurt) and build an healthy relationship? Or will they run forever from reality just closing their eyes in front of it?
The leading actress, I think she’s really beautiful, but, as usual, she recites quite bad , she seems always the same character! Hello Fuyutsuki-chan!(see G.T.O)Nothing to to see at all with the interpretation of Koyuki (Engine) in the teacher role!Takizawa Hideaki portrays pretty well his character.
The other actor are good too (I’ve liked the character of the Hikaru’s uncle, it’s the only one that moved me), but in the end I can’t think of recommend it, it’s a mediocre drama. |
| Reviewed by Nekrad on 17 October 2007 |
| 86. | majo no jouken [Rating: 9/10]
It is amazing to see Takizawa's acting so well at such a young age. Matsushima is so beautiful to play the teacher role, she would make you fall for any action she takes. They make a beautiful couple even with the age and status difference. |
| Reviewed by buddabubu on 28 November 2007 |
| 87. | very touching [Rating: 9/10]
the story revolves around 'forbidden love' between a teacher and her student. Although I would imagine to some, just the thought of a teacher getting together with a student may be too much to stomach, and in society, this issue is so controversial, some would just not accept it. But for me personally, this series was enjoyable...although some people's initial reaction would be that it's disgusting for a teacher and student to form that kind of bond, and it's utterly wrong, but watching Nanako and Takki's (Hideaki) characters going through so much problems and obstacles, my heart just goes out to them, and eventually, I supported them and their relationship. Love is so un-predictable; you can't choose who to love and who not to love, and sometimes you could find yourself falling in love with someone you least expect. For Michi (Nanako) and Hikaru (Takki), some would see them as criminals simply because they gave in to 'forbidden love', but in my eyes, they're no criminals, in fact, I instead see them as 'victims' of true love; they were so overcome with true love for each other that they were so devoted to each other and so eager to run away to a place where their love would be accepted...I was truly touched by their love in the series, and I do support them. Although their situation would've been alot less complicated if the couple had at least waited till Hikaru turned 18 before they embarked on such a controversial relationship, but if they had waited, then there wouldn't even be a story or a purpose would it? If they had waited, then the series could've easily ended with 3 episodes! Then what would've been the purpose of making this series then? So the fact that they embarked on a relationship so quickly had its purpose. And I'm surprised that there are people out there who think the story is "un-realistic", come on people! Look around you, teachers becoming involved with their students has become more and more common in our society nowadays, though it may be considered a crime and wrong, but it DOES happen alot. I would think the story is VERY realistic. The only drawback for me about the series itself was the ending, it was abit confusing and left viewers hanging...other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed it overall. Anyway, both the performances from the casts, particularly Nanako and Takki were great, Nanako was brilliant as aways (I've always liked her), and although Takki's performance was quite stiff at times in contrast and he had practically the same expression on his face most of the time, but it's understandable since this was one of his very first acting roles, but he still did good. And despite the age gap between them, I thought there was wonderful chemistry between Takki and Nanako, even though appearance-wise, they may seem mis-matched, but in my opinion, they certainly have the chemistry. I certainly wouldn't consider this a "tear-jerker", like so many Korean series, but it definitely had it's very sad moments where you would shed some tears here and there. |
| Reviewed by linda100 on 15 December 2007 |
| 88. | Could have been better..... [Rating: ?/10]
The opening theme song is great, actually perfect. Main storyline is good too ; Teacher student "forbidden love".... Until she confesses to him in the library, everything about it was so cool.... but after that.... when she wanted to keep it a secret and eventually everyone finds out she decides not to quit and confesses in the midst of the entire school.... that was so stupid.... i understand it's all about love, but what kind of love will u have to go through all of this for? Insults, Disrespect, Accusations, it simply is not real enough... fits on screen but never wanna see something like that happenin for real....
after they go through all the trouble of running away, their passionate relationship misses all romance.... thru out she's busy working and he's home.... he finally confesses to her but she's asleep.... no holding hands, no lovey dovey talks.... and finally she's arrested.... asked shameful questions....
it really is dramatic.... |
| Reviewed by mercury0687 on 14 February 2008 |
| 89. | Favorite Drama [Rating: 10/10]
Yay! I start to know Takki from this drama
A very nice romance with happy ending..
Takki is so HOT :D |
| Reviewed by canary28185 on 3 June 2008 |
| 90. | Daisukidaiyo ! [Rating: 10/10]
LOVE IT !
LOVE IT !
LOVE IT !
love the cast, love the story, love the ost !
everything is so fantastic ~ |
| Reviewed by oonqy on 6 June 2008 |
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