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Drama Details
Title:With love
Telecast:1998-04-14 to 1998-06-30

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TV Station:Fuji TV
Viewership:23.6%



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Synopsis
It all started when Takashi (Takenouchi), a talented composer who could not write a love song ever since his girlfriend Rina left him suddenly, accidentally sent an uncompleted piece of his latest work to Amane (Tanaka) via email. Deeply touched by his music, Amane wrote back to him, without getting a reply. Amane continued writing to him, pouring out her thoughts. Only when she signed as "Teru Teru Bozu", did Takashi responded with a mail saying "WHO ARE YOU?", because what Rina left him as a farewell gift was a teru teru bozu!
Le Chateau de Jo

Soundtrack and Theme Songs (2)
1. Destiny [My Little Lover]LYRICS | RINGTONE ]
2. Once in a Blue Moon [Hasegawa Takashi]RINGTONE | MIDI ]

Actor/Actress Cast (14)
Takenouchi Yutaka
竹野内豊

Hasegawa Takashi
Tanaka Misato
田中美里

Murakami Amane
Oikawa Mitsuhiro
及川光博

Yoshida Haruhiko
Fujiwara Norika
藤原紀香

Imai Kaori
Asada Miyoko
浅田美代子
Kawaoka Daijiro
川岡大次郎

Kinoshita Kentaro
Hara Chiaki
原千晶
Hara Sachie
原沙知絵

Midori
Shibuya Kotono
渋谷琴乃
Shirai Akira
白井晃
!TODELETE Sato Hiroyuki!TODELETE Sada Marie
Kitamura Soichiro
北村総一朗
Fukazawa Kuniyuki
深沢邦之
 

Related Links (6)
1. Official With love Homepage @ Fuji TV (Japanese)
2. http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Subway/6869/withlove.html
3. With Love - The Dog Shed
4. With Love (Hata)
5. With love Infopage (Big5)
6. With Love (Version Malay)

Drama Reviews (32)
!!WARNING!!
The review section may contain spoilers! Please understand
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1. With Love [Rating: 1/10]
Very Good Love Story...Interesting
Reviewed by Amirul Rasyid on 21 March 2001
2. Not a bad performance by Yutaka [Rating: 6/10]
Ok.......this drama it is only ok but this drama yutaka acted in is creditable and for me this drama is for people who likes love
Reviewed by curian4 on 27 April 2001
3. So so... [Rating: 5/10]
The first drama I saw Yutaka act in. He was pretty much ok, but I didn't like the plot. For me it was kinda dragging. Anyway, if you're into the movie "You've Got Mail", you might like this one, although there ain't much comedy here. ^___^
Reviewed by Jalapeno on 9 June 2001
4. Not for everyone........ [Rating: 6/10]
From the beginning, "With Love" is a slow-moving serial, in its storyline and serene feature song "Once in a Blue Moon". Both hindered by bitter experiences in their past love lives, Takashi (Yutaka), a steely musician, and Amane (Misato), a passive banker, accidently find each other from a wrongly sent email. What proceeds is a long-drawn "email" love story that works, for the most part.

Yutaka and Misato are quite good in "With Love". Yutuka fits the mould as the cool, seemingly emotionless rock star perfectly, and Misato is equal in her role. Dame Norika Fujiwara and Mitsuhiro are also quite convincing in their secondary roles, but the fine job by the cast is all for none due to the story's weak, predictable storyline.

"With Love" will be good for some, but it's definitely not for everyone. BTW, "Destiny" by My Little Lover, the opening song, is a catchy tune that must be checked out.
Reviewed by Undying on 16 August 2001
5. The best drama to drool on Yutaka [Rating: 8/10]
If you love innocent heroines paired with hunk heroes, this is the drama for you
Reviewed by aleen84 on 9 November 2001
6. no comment [Rating: 10/10]
.......it's just another good drama
Reviewed by yutaka_takenouchi on 2 December 2001
7. Once in a blue moon [Rating: 6/10]
I think it's a good story . Will i be that lucky to receive any nice song mysteriously? lol ~ Dream on Michi! But i think, it's a nice piano piece but i think the story is dark, means always in dark place...! But i think the best part is when Teruterubozu trying to chase Hata on her wedding day. Hey wait is it her wedding day? no i dont think so ! So , i think it's a nice story afterall !
Reviewed by Michi on 10 December 2001
8. just Ok..... [Rating: 5/10]
i watched this show just because of yutaka...no other reason...the storyline was not so bad but the plot was very slow and not so clear..furthermore, i hate the endings...
Reviewed by angeleye on 16 January 2002
9. OMG........... [Rating: 7/10]
OMG...THIS DRAMA IS SOOOOO SWEET but it'z a dam dat they took so long to know each other dat they're the net perosn!
sorta slow drama i guess?
Reviewed by marzyu on 22 February 2002
10. Simply lovely [Rating: 4/10]
Another sweet and romantic love story.But Yutaka's acting was just....slightly above the average. Not his best performance though.
Reviewed by googal on 15 April 2002
11. Love this drama [Rating: 8/10]
Interesting story line; a Japanese version of "You've got mail". The couple didn't get together until the last two shows will drive you crazy!
Reviewed by jdfan on 3 July 2002
12. Slightly disappointed [Rating: 5/10]
This was an okay drama but to me it seemed to drag along. I was disappointed with Misato since she didn't suit Yutaka at all...she looked more of a aunt or something. Although it kept me watching i was slightly disappointed. But at least Yutaka was as cute as hell!!!!
Reviewed by elise3000 on 13 October 2002
13. Must watch....if you like Takenouchi [Rating: 8/10]
I didn't like it when I watch it a bit here and there on TV the first time, I didn't even like Takenouchi that time. And then I watched it the second time, this time in mandarin on SCV, and started to be a bit interested, because the letters are read out it mandarin and I didn't need to spend so much effort reading the subtitle.

And I started to be captivated by Takenouchi. But due to some reason I didn't get to watch the last epidsode, and for a long time this show was always on my mind. Finally I bought the VCD, watched it alone all over and gosh! I realise if you really follow the whole show you can feel how the love between them develop. Of course, to have the patience you must be someone who likes Takenouchi. If you like him, my! you will enjoy this show, very much.

This is a show I will watch over and over again. Well, I admit it's because of Takenouchi, I adore him!
Reviewed by ladyelf on 20 June 2003
14. thumbs up [Rating: 10/10]
great plot
yutaka looks so cool here
love this drama a lot..maybe because i'm very into music
after watching this drama i cant stop listening to its OST
Reviewed by juliana_phang on 21 June 2003
15. Yutaka looks good, but the story...... [Rating: 4/10]
The only reason why it even got a 4 is because of Yutaka. If it weren't for him, I can't imagine watching 10 minutes of it. If you are a fan, you might like it, if not, don't waste your time. The story is pretty dull, and they keep going around and around. Also, you can totally feel that the director was trying really hard to make Yutaka look really good, giving him all these different angle shots. This is a drama made exclusively with the purpose of making Yutaka as handsome as possible, in my opinion.
Reviewed by Hiro Toyo on 2 December 2003
16. A little slow. [Rating: 7/10]
It's an alright show.
The plot was a little too slow-paced for my liking, but it's still a decent show.
Nice music and a very delectable Takenouchi Yutaka!! ;)
p(^o^)q
Reviewed by kook05 on 6 January 2004
17. Very Boring [Rating: 1/10]
Takenouchi Yutaka is very cool in this dorama, but this one is a snoozer. The storyline moves too slow and you find yourself falling asleep during each episode.
Reviewed by dys199 on 20 January 2004
18. Actually, pretty good! [Rating: 8/10]
One thing that I love about this drama is the style & the music. It's so different from other dramas that I love watching it. The characters of course are a bit of a mismatch...but they play their roles perfectly. They fit their roles perfectly. It's just the chances of these two opposites being together would be a bit overboard.
When I watch trendy Japanese dramas, I focus in on things that many people don't. From the style, the settings, the locations selected. "With Love" has some really good locations that I even had to travel to Tokyo to Odaiba to check out the "Statue of Liberty" across from the Fuji Sankei Biru and Takenouchi Yutaka's fashion is just really cool! The music is also great and I highly recommend the soundtracks. Each time I watch the engagement party scene, I can't help but smile and tear...what a powerful scene and to see how music does influence a drama's setting. - KNDY
Reviewed by kndy-nt2099 on 9 February 2004
19. A Sincere Love Story [Rating: 10/10]
Well..Love does exist anywhere, doesn't it ?
Long live Hata and Teru Teru Bozu...
Reviewed by midori78 on 12 February 2004
20. Kono taipu no koi ga hoshi [Rating: 9/10]
With Love is a pure love poetry. Its use of music in accordance to the themes of alienation, helplessness, fear, and desire of love is perfect. Yutaka did a great job and looks so good in this dorama. The female lead did a great job too and fit her role very well (even though most people seem to dislike her but I think the casting director did a good job).

The ending dragged on a little too long, however, and it kind of ruined the overall symphonic love feeling, but it is a minor issue.
Reviewed by FierceStriker on 5 June 2004
21. the worst movie i've ever watched [Rating: 1/10]
really22222 boooooorrrrrriiiiinnnnnnggggggggggg.........
I hate it !!!!!!!! but i like its soundtrack...
Reviewed by MoRe^ReeN on 16 June 2004
22. Boring, boring and boring! [Rating: 2/10]
The only thing that I like about this drama is the theme song! Haa~~~ The whole story is really very boring and not touching at all! Till now still can;t figure out why this drama will be so popular! But one thing that cannot be denied is that Yutaka really looks gorgeous!
Reviewed by clcs85 on 13 January 2005
23. With Love [Rating: 8/10]
My rating is high due to my ridiculously biased attitude towards that insanely handsome Takenouchi Yutaka. Ladies, just seeing his hair makes the series worthwhile. On a more serious note the lead actress was charming even if her role was not much. Slow moving and about very reserved people somehow the story was still compelling in a way due to the fine performances of the actors. It was enjoyable but wont be making my top ten list.
Reviewed by Eve on 22 March 2005
24. Internet love [Rating: 10/10]
I'm watching right now this drama. I'm stuck at 8th episode so I still didn't see the ending, but I'm sure it won't dissapoint me. I'm curious to know how it ends.
Anyway it's really a beautiful story. An argument very near to all of us. At who of us is not happened to fall in love through internet? It's a wonderful thing and people shouldn't have shame of it.
Unfortunately for the ignorance of some people who think body and look are the most important things, without thinking to who thinks sex is the most important one, it make us feel shy about it.
I totally love the actors. I already liked Takenouchi Yukata thanks to the drama Heaven's Coins. I'd say, he's so good to act in very mysterious and sexy parts, how he's good to smile with those killer smiles which make you melt :D
Point: 10!
Reviewed by Myri on 10 April 2005
25. His Hotness [Rating: 7/10]
Yutaka is insanely gorgeous thru out the drama, reading sub was unnecessary & felt like a distraction while I toweld off drooling.....

Yutaka 10/10, Plot 7/10
Reviewed by lovejdorama on 20 May 2005
26. Love it!! [Rating: 10/10]
This was my first j-dorama which i watched in 2000. It triggered my craziness for japanese things, manga, songs, and especially j-doramas. Takenouchi suits the aloof, cool heartthrob role and Misato is very dainty and delicate-like in this dorama. I wish there was more kissing scenes though!
Reviewed by kneehard on 7 June 2005
27. Mature and intelligent writing [Rating: 10/10]
The slow pace may be detrimental to some, but I personally loved how this drama took the time to carefully develop the characters and their feelings. Generally, I find Japanese dramas to be somewhat superficial, but there was a depth and maturity to the writing here that took me by surprise, in particular with the way that the characters' plights were linked to their professions. The final episode felt a little forced, unfortunately; the way resolutions were reached was too picture-perfect, and even a little lazy. But otherwise, the other 11 episodes are perfection.
Reviewed by Kam on 14 June 2005
28. kawaii.. [Rating: 10/10]
Both of them really suit paired.. Love to see them again in any drama..
Reviewed by irul on 3 September 2005
29. With Love [Rating: 9/10]
I love this drama,well,although slow moving,I notice that most Japanese movie do slow moving,anyway,this is still my favourite J-drama,love the music ,actors and actresses,story,etc,etc........
Reviewed by mouselee72 on 28 May 2006
30. love this drama [Rating: 10/10]
truly love story...really..really cool with yutaka...1st drama that i started like yutaka..
Reviewed by gg2003 on 13 January 2007
31. i could have given it a 5 but... [Rating: 4/10]
...it has got to be one of the most disappointing jdoramas i have ever watched. i couldn't help but compare it with kamisama (mou sukoshi dake), with the premise being almost the same: famous composer falls for ordinary girl. that drama i wasn't disappointed with. "with love" however really made me regret patiently watching all 12 eps (really, i could have done something more productive!). i stuck around and kept on watching, hoping that it would redeem itself with the next episode. well, ep after ep i gave it a chance. no such luck though. it just fell flat.
for starters, each episode is slow in development - as slow as a snail mail (this story is all about email, you'd think they could have speeden it up a bit). second, the character development of the main protagonists, who are supposed to have each other as love interests, have evolved so as to make the watcher root for the secondary characters (yoshida and kaori) falling for them instead. takashi and amane just do not have the chemistry to lure viewers into believing their love is believable and real. they have absolutely no spark! nada!
then there's the ending. it was so boring that it put me to tears (watching the ending is like watching two people exchange poetries without feelings).
the drama is not without its moments. actually, there is only one part that i really like, and that is when takashi gives amane her first (and only) kiss. other than that...well, the other eps are not as memorable as that. and although the music redeems the drama somewhat, you don't really watch a jdorama solely for the music, do you?
so if you're planning on buying/downloading this jdorama (all 12 eps of it), do yourself a favor. don't. unless you have time to kill and can afford to spend time watching them all - and then say in the end, "THAT is a love story?".
Reviewed by paloma on 13 July 2007
32. Quite a letdown [Rating: 6/10]
In 1998, the world of internet-dating was pervasive enough to inspire this drama, and in this particular premise, the love story challenges the difference between the emotional and physical connections of a relationship.

I'm sure that many of those who watch this drama will stand up and take notice of the hair-flipping Yutaka Takenouchi, and yes while his obvious good-looks can somewhat pose a distraction to read the subtitles, he manages to bring conviction to the intense and jaded character who no longer believes in true love. However, he can be too monotonous at times. Tanaka Misato's character is demure and timid and I believe she is very charming in her role.

Where the story falls short, however, is the leisurely pace that seems too slow and draggy, and the gratuitous need to repeat a certain scene in the middle of the story to remind viewers of the events that happened 5 minutes ago every chance it gets, which gradually gets very frustrating. The plot twists are instigated by infuriating supporting characters that are not fully developed and too one-dimensional. And while the relationship build-up between Yutaka and Misato seems fine, it kicks in a little too late in the story that in the end, I question whether the love they supposedly have for each other, albeit on the emotional level, is present. The leads lack that little spark that could've changed my view otherwise.

What is most memorable for me, though, is the soundtrack that is beautifully intertwined between scenes. 'Destiny' and 'Once in a Blue Moon' are classics in their own right, thanks to this drama.
Reviewed by Mint on 8 May 2008

Comments From Users (121)
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1. Comments by Jalapeno [Rating: 3/10]
I HATED THIS DRAMA! I don't exactly remember the details of it but one thing's for sure - I DIDN'T LIKE IT FROM START TO FINISH. The only saving grace is a hunk named Takenouchi Yutaka.
2. Comments by marzyu [Rating: 5/10]
This drama wuz realli realli slow! Like a turtle! It'z kewlo how they find true lovez on net but I hate the part how they alwayz wuz about to meet and then something stupid happens! I mean if this story is about fate shouldn't they have some when they meet?! but instead it took them 12 episodes to finally meet! It'z all good dat they finally meet cuz dat'z da moment I've been waiting for! The ending wuz realli flat dun u think?!
3. Comments by eiko [Rating: 6/10]
Well... its ok.
4. Comments by michelle [Rating: 9/10]
This is my FIRST drama. To be frank, I've never like to watch dorama before because I couldn't seem to understand what they are mumbling and I don't enjoy reading chinese subtitles coz' I'm not good at reading chinese. BUT THEN, "With Love" changed my opinion towards dorama. I started watching "With Love" from Episode 9 onwards when TeruTeruBozu finally realized the real identity of Hata-san. That was the moment when I overheard the piano piece "Once in a Blue Moon" and I fell deeply in love with doramas. That was also the moment when I'm so obsessed with doramas that I couldn't stop watching it eventhough I have to bear the fact that I have to read chinese subtitles. Ah...so in conclusion, "With Love" will make one addicted to doramas. Watch IT, pls!! ^_^
5. Comments by Undying [Rating: 7/10]
From the beginning, "With Love" is a slow-moving serial, in its storyline and serene feature song "Once in a Blue Moon". Both hindered by bitter experiences in their past love lives, Takashi (Yutaka), a steely musician, and Amane (Misato), a passive banker, accidently find each other from a wrongly sent email. What proceeds is a long-drawn "email" love story that works, for the most part.

Yutaka and Misato are quite good in "With Love". Yutuka fits the mould as the cool, seemingly emotionless rock star perfectly, and Misato is equal in her role. Dame Norika Fujiwara and Mitsuhiro are also quite convincing in their secondary roles, but the fine job by the cast is all for none due to the story's weak, predictable storyline.

"With Love" will be good for some, but it's definitely not for everyone. BTW, "Destiny" by My Little Lover, the opening song, is a catchy tune that must be checked out.
6. Comments by Super No. 1 [Rating: 8/10]
Really sweet story. Made me want to get a computer.
7. Comments by amberr-san [Rating: 5/10]
To be honest, I didn't really like this dorama at all. No offense to those whom liked it.... I found the story very boring and it is a drag until the end they were together. I watch the first two vcds and skipped to the end....
8. Comments by amakaj [Rating: 9/10]
Have to say that the pace was a bit slow, draggy at times. Nevertheless, it has a good story and I like Hasegawa Takashi (Yutaka)'s "Once In A Bluemoon" composition.
9. Comments by jaycee [Rating: 8/10]
i watched this show so many times that i was getting real bored at it.... i dunno y it was shown on tv3 then on astro's channel 18 then again on astro's wah lai toi... but the dorama was real great...... but just the ending depresses me most..... fell in love with the 'once in a blue moon' melody......
10. Comments by aleen84 [Rating: 8/10]
This drama is sweet. If you want to watch innocent heroine paired with hunk hero, this is the dorama for you. Yutaka Takenouchi was very handsome in this dorama.
11. Comments by yvetsh [Rating: 10/10]
Did not appreciate this show the 1st time I watched it,
i thought it is so boring and only the soundtrack is nice
...it wasn't till the 2nd attempt that i learnt to appreciate
and like this show. It actually shares a lot of insight of love
which is very realistic.
12. Comments by cyberarts [Rating: 7/10]
internet love & song composing story, not bad.
13. Comments by Michi [Rating: ?/10]
Will i be that lucky to receive any nice song mysteriously? lol ~ Dream on. It's a nice piano piece but the story is kinda dark. To me the best part is when Teruterubozu chase Hata on her engagement day.

When i was watching it, i wonder are they ever gonna know the truth. and thank god they did AT LAST. ^o^ yes its that slow!
14. Comments by juliana_phang [Rating: 10/10]
great storyline accompanied by great ost..
15. Comments by Yuki [Rating: 8/10]
The story is really interesting. The ending is really nice . Espeacially when Teruterubozu was chasing Yutaka. And she shouted thenYutaka turned and they looked at each other. It's really romantic.Don't you think?.
16. Comments by Namielove [Rating: 9/10]
With Love...Not the best drama, frankly the girl got on my nerves, but Yutaka...he was too sexy for words. I bought it just for him. The story follows in the footsteps of "You've got Mail", except you don't have the cute Meg Ryan as a lead character.

This is a must for Yutaka fans!!!
17. Comments by ystlu [Rating: 6/10]
Absolutely no sparks between the two main characters... after all,
what can one expect out of a internet-Romance?
18. Comments by zealous [Rating: 8/10]
i kindly attracted to the story maybe bcoz 'one in a blue moon'.... very nice n soft melody....& the nick name 'teruterubozu n hata' hehe... but when it comes to the ending.... i think - it failed. cuz why don't just let them be together directly.... hehe
19. Comments by jdfan [Rating: 8/10]
Beautiful soundtrack, especially the piano pieces! This drama sounds a lot like 'You've Got Mail', but it will take you further and deeper to see the impact of words in someone's heart and mind. It's interesting to watch a cold-empty hearted person like Takashi can still be filled with warmth by just the simplest form of words. The couple didn't get together until the last two shows will drive most fans crazy!
20. Comments by peeka [Rating: 7/10]
A good drama. Yutaka acted very well. It reminds me of Takeshi Kaneshiro's character in Kamisama....
21. Comments by dnie [Rating: 8/10]
a dorama on love over the internet...very sweet story and I kept yelling.."cant u see it's him/her?" if not of the very, very slow pave and that horrible (ugh! how cd they!) this dorama cd be on my top list..tskk
22. Comments by ketsune [Rating: 9/10]
withlove1998@hotmail.com!!! hehehei luv it!!!
23. Comments by iluvhyde [Rating: 2/10]
Maybe its just me again.. this show is sooo boring that it is beyond words. Lousy plot... I think this is one of the worst drama I have ever watched. Even Yutaka can't save it. I watched the first 3 disc and skiped to the last 2 disc. And guess what! I can STILL catch what the story is about and its still on the same thing! Unbelievable... this show is like a 4hr plot dragged to 13 episodes... And worst of all, the last episode repeats everything they have said to each other (ALL OVER AGAIN)!
24. Comments by heavenightmare2k [Rating: 5/10]
I was looking forward to seeing this but I was quite disappointed. I ended up only watching a few episodes as the main characters were not as attractive as I thought they would be. The fact that the Takashi was a composer did spark some sort of an interest because I am a composer myself. Overall, not the kind of drama I was looking forward to seeing, but it still deserves a fair rating.
25. Comments by matsu_takeiko [Rating: 7/10]
for personal reasons... ^^ it was the very first drama I saw. I saw it on TV and it was in chinese. Even though I couldn't understand it I pretty much got the gist (with much help too from the internet ^^) I just had a similar experience and this somehow made it all the more precious ^^
26. Comments by ct_subang [Rating: 7/10]
the story was...well...love on the net...n the rest...
27. Comments by N|sz^^aYa [Rating: 8/10]
I love With Love theme song!!
28. Comments by rikastar [Rating: 7/10]
I liked this quite a lot although I heard not so nice things about this dorama. I like the storyline and the plot was moving along quite nicely. Yutaka looks so good here too. :p I like the female lead also even though I heard so many complaints about here, heh.
29. Comments by jade_sylvia [Rating: 8/10]
Overall, it is not a bad romance dorama. It might seem slow in some parts, but I still think it is worth watching if you like romance stories.
30. Comments by Bsalez [Rating: 10/10]
Ne Anyone who ever experience net love...This is da most closest you can get....Very Romantic and Cool performance by Yutaka
31. Comments by Hee Hee Hee [Rating: 9/10]
Super nice! this is the show tat makes me hook
32. Comments by katfame [Rating: 8/10]
The lead actor is mesmerizing in this drama!
33. Comments by Y*U*K*I [Rating: 9/10]
Love the song "Once in a blue moon" and the song title itself as an idiom. It was on Fairchild TV(Chinese channel in Canada) 2 times(or was it 3?) I think Yutaka really fits as a musician here.
34. Comments by doraemon [Rating: ?/10]
good drama
35. Comments by atheon [Rating: 4/10]
Draggy.....and i don't like the female lead. I will give higher marks if the producer changed the female lead with hot babe....^^)v
36. Comments by Smiley_18 [Rating: 9/10]
The drama was very good. Liked the scenery and especially the music. Especially TAKENOUCHI YUTAKA!!!! Some may find it to be a slow-paced drama though.
37. Comments by syu77 [Rating: 10/10]
I love this drama even I sometimes want to scream in aagony when both leads just ignore the facts !!!
38. Comments by kisekied [Rating: 7/10]
Love this one. Kinda annoying though..
39. Comments by aletheuo [Rating: 6/10]
kinda slow, and the female char annoyed me
40. Comments by adreanna_lee [Rating: 3/10]
Yutaka yutaka yutaka. If you're a fan of him, buy this (he's gorgeous in this!!). Not a fan, stay away from this drama. Period.
41. Comments by amrayu [Rating: 8/10]
a good love story w/yutaka
42. Comments by kinki_txr [Rating: 8/10]
definitely must watch!!!it is a classic.
43. Comments by jdoramaniac [Rating: ?/10]
Generally love Yutaka but this is for the masochistic that can stand angst ridden plots that go on and on ad nauseum, there is no chemistry between the lovers - by the end of the 12th episode, I wished someone would just shoot them and put them out of their misery.
44. Comments by dannylai [Rating: 6/10]
no choice... was too free on sundays...
45. Comments by PinkSpider [Rating: 7/10]
not a bad one..
but i won't watch it again..
jsut the ending is too many bull shit..
when they are in the roof of the building..
damn..
keep sayin their email wrote..
got damn it..
46. Comments by kupopo [Rating: 9/10]
The plot is very interesting and realistic...and Takenouchi Yutaka is soo cute~
hm..fantastic music!
47. Comments by SabrinaOshio [Rating: 4/10]
This drama so Slow and a bit Boring to me..
48. Comments by heimu [Rating: 6/10]
Hee, I kinda struggle to go through this dorama :>
But, kinda corny kind of relationship over the internet through e-mails.

Gee~
49. Comments by DragonSpirit164 [Rating: ?/10]
Just got. Will watch soon.
50. Comments by freak_of_psycho [Rating: 8/10]
Its got a great plot... but for some reason, I rate it 8 cuz I got bored somewhere in the drama... but at least it was a good ending and Yutaka looked great in it. :)
51. Comments by linco [Rating: 7/10]
it is the story of a typical internet romance. it was pretty boring. the only reason i kept watching was cuz of Takenouchi Yutaka. i just fell in love with his character.
52. Comments by FierceStriker [Rating: 9/10]
With Love is a pure love poetry. Its use of music in accordance to the themes of alienation, helplessness, fear, and desire of love is perfect. Yutaka did a great job and looks so good in this dorama. The female lead did a great job too and fit her role very well (even though most people seem to dislike her but I think the casting director did a good job).

The ending dragged on a little too long, however, and it kind of ruined the overall symphonic love feeling, but it is a minor issue.
53. Comments by amane [Rating: 5/10]
slow moving dorama.what made me stick to it until the end was obviously because of takenouchi yutaka.most of people might said it was his pretty face,but for me it was his talent plus(don't want to deny it)his good looks that made me watch him.whether you agree or not, i still believe he got real talent inside himself which has been proved throughout his performances in his many doramas.and not to miss in this one too.he acted brilliantly here with his i-don't-give-a-damn-about-you look and his somehow convincing depressed life.so i must say,he did succeed in bringing out the character of hasegawa takashi.and i suppose fujiwara norika did pretty good job here too.she was beautiful and captivating.however tanaka misato was a bit dissapoinment for me.she did a good job but i believe somebody else might have done it better.over all,great theme songs,predictable story-line and damn long,slow moving story.in other words,boring indeed.
54. Comments by Meow [Rating: 3/10]
The drama was very slow pace and boring. I only decided to watch it because of Yutaka. But one thing, The drama had good music
55. Comments by wai [Rating: 9/10]
dun mind rewatching it again! the songs are nice too. :)
56. Comments by aizamia [Rating: 6/10]
quite ok
57. Comments by pedang_patah [Rating: 6/10]
it's a nice love story..but the plot of the story was too dull...i've watched it long time ago...at da moment,i like yutaka,hence,i never missed da episodes altho it was boring.the plot was draggy.the progress is slow..the ending is disappointing.no comedy.juz dull!!
58. Comments by kunghui [Rating: 9/10]
i'm loven'it
59. Comments by pcmodem [Rating: 8/10]
A nihonjin version of You've Got Mail, but even better. Excellent soundtrack. Would have given it a 10, but episodes 11 and 12 were weak.
60. Comments by kaonashi [Rating: 7/10]
The japanese version of "You've got mail". Pretty good but would've been even better with a stronger female lead as Tanaka Misato doesn't quite match up with Takenouchi. 7+
61. Comments by totuta [Rating: 8/10]
nice.
62. Comments by Zie75 [Rating: 7/10]
teraterabozu....not bad the story line
63. Comments by addlynna [Rating: 10/10]
best
64. Comments by dango [Rating: ?/10]
初めて観た日本のドラマ。話はつまらなかったけど、当時は日本語が聞けて楽しかったから耐えた。終わり方が普通過ぎて、最後まで観て損した気分。
65. Comments by yt [Rating: 9/10]
good!
66. Comments by ayanechan [Rating: 8/10]
nice love story ^.^
67. Comments by eightysix [Rating: 8/10]
An underrated show IMO. A little too coincedental though.
68. Comments by Steve [Rating: 5/10]
boring
69. Comments by moonchyld [Rating: 5/10]
ugh... i intensely disliked this drama. if only takenouchi wasn't a part of this, i wouldn't have wasted my time. i really expected it to become better in time, but it just kept on disappointing me. i liked the songs thou. the ending was blech... :(
70. Comments by Boogoo8 [Rating: 6/10]
Quite okay! But fabulous theme song!
71. Comments by jade_frost [Rating: 6/10]
Yutaka Takenouchi's the only reason to sit thru this show. Misato is bland, boring, and indecisive. There's no chemistry between the two leads and Oikawa Mitsuhiro is positively annoying.
72. Comments by nienna [Rating: 7/10]
Dunno why all the soundtracks from the dramas he acted are all nice ones!!
73. Comments by i3lu3fun [Rating: 7/10]
the drama is kinda boring... but worth watching since there are good music and handsome yutaka in the drama
74. Comments by tvudoo [Rating: 9/10]
Loved this story.
75. Comments by cntraltdel [Rating: 7/10]
Inspiring, if you're looking to fall in love.
76. Comments by ppx040481 [Rating: 5/10]
soundtrack SUBARASHII
77. Comments by aizawa^hase [Rating: 10/10]
i think this drama fullof chemistry but a little bit dragging. still worth watching for yutaka fans!
78. Comments by Eve [Rating: 8/10]
My rating is high due to my ridiculously biased attitude towards that insanely handsome Takenouchi Yutaka. Ladies, just seeing his hair makes the series worthwhile. On a more serious note the lead actress was charming even if her role was not much. It was enjoyable but wont be making my top ten list.
79. Comments by SyoCamui [Rating: 9/10]
I really enjoyed watching this drama. I thought it was extremely well done. I was very surprised when I found out it was done before 'You've Got Mail' and very amused.
80. Comments by lovejdorama [Rating: 7/10]
watched 5/8/05, Avai for trade!!!! 3 DVDs plus 2 min Yutaka Special. Chinese Sub
http://www.jdorama.com/viewtopic.php?p=169821#169821
81. Comments by Yumemiru Hito [Rating: 7/10]
The question this drama poses is a very interesting one, and that was enough to keep me hooked the whole ride, though I did feel it dragged a bit. Still, I enjoyed it.
82. Comments by ainangst [Rating: 8/10]
Yutaka..... :)
83. Comments by aoi_hana [Rating: ?/10]
watching
84. Comments by donna8157 [Rating: 6/10]
A romance drama about two people who meet one another via chance email. You could practically smell the ending of this drama from a mile away, the series was just that predictable. Takenouchi Yutaka pulls off a pretty good performance in his earlier acting years with his cool and laid-back character, someone who has a lot of heart. His female counterpart also did a pretty decent job of being a rather dorky person at work, etc.

The main problem with the series is the fact that the story and dialogue was just very typical. There was nothing new about the series itself and even less so the story. This kind of show had been done before and were done better. After watching this series, I couldn't help but think that I had wasted some time on it. However, I would recommend this drama to Takenouchi Yutaka fans just because he does such a splendid job portraying him.
85. Comments by juuan [Rating: 6/10]
A must watch for Takenouchi fan.
86. Comments by fybabe [Rating: 3/10]
Lead actress is ugly.
87. Comments by Kam [Rating: 10/10]
I think I harbored a crush on every single one of the actors in this. Slow pace, but the writing was mature enough to balance things out.
88. Comments by kaiserlin [Rating: 9/10]
Takenouchi is cool in it! worth watching for his fans
89. Comments by Dorochive [Rating: 1/10]
Bad setup turned it to a bad drama.
90. Comments by tInoltin [Rating: 6/10]
it's an ok drama.. quite boring.. if not for takuya, i'll not watch this.. the heroin is soo boring.. expressionless... and takuya is soo cold here.. controls too much i guess... but kakkoi~!
91. Comments by pumpkin puff [Rating: 7/10]
I watched several years ago. So from what I can remember, this is an interesting drama about two strangers who fall in love through email. It's a one-of-a-kind plot, so it's worth watching.
92. Comments by madsky [Rating: 8/10]
This drama moves really slow. But... I really liked it. I have to say though, only watch this is you're a Takenouchi Yutaka fan or if you really enjoy love stories. It's a great romance drama :)
93. Comments by bigfire [Rating: 8/10]
My first Jdrama! Takes the lives of two people, seemingly at opposite poles, and elegently stiches them together with a melody that epitomizes hope and love. Still one of my favorite dramas of all time!
94. Comments by lewiswan [Rating: 8/10]
This was my first JDorama I watched. So I can't give a high rating yet. I can tell you this, after watch this dorama I been hooked to JDorama!!!!
95. Comments by maeda [Rating: 10/10]
Yutaka's the one I've watched in this drama. The story's romantic but I can't trust it and seems they're fall in love in only e-mail so disappoint in the final eps. However, I like With love, smooth and beautiful. Yutaka and the songs're really great!!!
96. Comments by mariaclara [Rating: 6/10]
couldn't stop watching. I thought the ending was weak though.
97. Comments by aki_07 [Rating: 6/10]
Great soundtrack and last scene very touching but a tad too repetitive to be considered good, could have squeezed into 6 or 7 episodes and it will be the right dosage. Takenouchi is a classic, superb acting.
98. Comments by idetakun [Rating: 3/10]
a bad piece of work.
nothing good in it, the ending is especially dissapointing.
99. Comments by Brandon [Rating: 8/10]
sO BEST
100. Comments by xhidex33 [Rating: 6/10]
Cute stuff with love love and more love....
101. Comments by jica [Rating: 9/10]
This one was good. My first Jdrama, I saw it with Cantonese dubbs... but then I rewatched it in Japanese with Eng subs, must say it was much better... Sweet story. I like internet stories and mailings.... kind of naive but romantic. Though the end was a bit.... dorky, when then quoted the whole mail-thing to each other... couldn't they have said anything more relevant to the present...? Anyway, watch it. =)
102. Comments by sho_sakurai [Rating: 7/10]
saaa ne
103. Comments by aretakuyanie [Rating: 10/10]
best love drama thk for yutaka
104. Comments by norani [Rating: 10/10]
Yutaka Takenouchi -- Oikawa Mitsuhiro
105. Comments by Zaki-kun [Rating: 4/10]
boring....
106. Comments by laramatsu [Rating: 7/10]
Ahh... internet love between teruterubozu and hata due to mis-sent e-mail. The ending is not quite what I hope it to be but I love the chase between those two. I actually hate Norika Fujiwara's character in this one - since she was trying to get between those two, hehehe
107. Comments by Maximus [Rating: 8/10]
Private me
108. Comments by Catono Minamoto [Rating: 7/10]
not bad
109. Comments by norz [Rating: 7/10]
Saw it a long time ago.. had a sweet story .. yutaka is mega hot
110. Comments by Kiyomi L. Denise [Rating: 7/10]
Adult's drama... I don't really REALLY like it cause the actors n actresses are so... ahem... old (compared to me). But the story's okay, I like the theme song.
111. Comments by SmiLeeGirl [Rating: 7/10]
The male lead is cute. The female lead not so cute. I liked the ending
112. Comments by mooncrescent [Rating: 6/10]
i love the storyline even though it was quite slow at the very beginning..
113. Comments by Hayato [Rating: 10/10]
best love story
114. Comments by maui [Rating: 8/10]
so sweet but the ending is weak
115. Comments by Angry Machines [Rating: 7/10]
Eudroa, Win 95, 56k dial-up and love!! this show brought back some ol' memories when we first just got win95. I remember watching with love on satelite channel I-TV around 1997...Takenouchi yutaka looks very different here without a moustache and playing an all-new role for him. don't miss watching this good love drama!
116. Comments by gto_girlz83 [Rating: 7/10]
I lov to hear the theme song sometimes. I watched this drama at TV and i dont think i want to watch the second time since it's a bit slow..
117. Comments by Helena [Rating: 6/10]
Don’t like e main actress, really hate her acting n facial expression, she just cant act, shes so stiff, god, I really dunno how she can become an actress, actually I really like e story n e main actor but becoz of e main actress, It ruined e whole drama
118. Comments by absoul [Rating: 7/10]
internet love? haha..
119. Comments by Sasaya [Rating: 7/10]
I believe this was one of the first dramas I had the pleasure of watching, but I'll admit the only reason why I watched was for Oikawa Mitsuhiro.

It's inevitable that this series is compared with the movie You've Got Mail, but I did enjoy watching the series. My only complaint about this series is that it seemed to move slowly. It may not be the best I've ever seen, but it certainly is far from being the worst.
120. Comments by pinkokoro [Rating: 5/10]
COMPLETE.I think the plot is okay. but everything seems not working for me. there's no chemistry between the lead characters, and I don't know why I dislike the female character. this can be better... what a waste
121. Comments by aimare [Rating: 10/10]
Thanks this drama, J-Series became popular in my country again at that time.
The love story of Hata and TeruTeruBouzu is so touching that I wish I would meet someone like Hata in the real world after watching it.
Pity, the pace is somewhat too slow. But there's one advantage from that; I could appreciate more on Yutaka Takenouchi. ^^

Users who voted for this drama (32)
1. natni
2. manutunia
just love the way their in love...with word and never meet
3. takoyaki_gal
Another touch story with the nice songs...
4. yumiko
yutaka look so cool...
5. Bsalez
MY no1 Favourite
6. Yasuko
7. cute_kyoko
its touching too... i like it very much
8. Kaze
Yukata's ultra cool and Norika is ultra hot.
9. biru_gohan
A modern fairy tale!
10. ladyelf
very romantic
11. DiorKaneko
Nice drama with Takenouchi, and nice songs... especially Miniature Garden.. :) interesting storyline..........
12. berybery
13. ping_bong
What a sweet internet love story! I like the way how the drama shows two sides of Hata san. A cool heartless man on one side and a lonely sad side on the other.
14. enrique
One of my first, and still one of the best.
15. abe_jame
At first three episode are little slow but it grow to make me sit in front of my tv
16. freak_of_psycho
17. rina_rina
great romances between the two leading role..
18. winwin
I wished I had watched the drama during 1998 or then.... it sets me thinking if I would also have such a romantic story happening to myself!!! I think I have watched the drama back in 2002 or so... I still like the story now... one of the story that I still rememeber till now. However, I don't really like the female lead... I know according to the storyline, she's not supposed to be pretty but they should have gotten someone slightly better then...
19. aki21
I'm voting for this because this was basically the first Japanese drama I saw (with my best friend) and it opened me up to other dramas(Japanese). Ja'.
20. nieda
quite slow dorama but interesting.. love the performance of takenouchi as cool rock star was perfect.. love both songs in this dorama..
21. SyoCamui
This is one of my favorite dramas. It's a romantic story, and it's very well done.
22. obekenobe
I LOVE YUTAKA. I LOVE HIM.
23. carnie_webb
24. Sugarplumie
i liked the OST
25. bigfire
My first Jdrama! Still spectacular!
26. irul
so touching and great ending.. if only the continue the ending...
27. Tougen
28. UtadaFan
May be a little slow to start off with, but I just Love it
29. iez
LOVE it! but i didnt expect the ending would became like that.... :)
30. vRacing
I like this drama..
31. kawaii_blue
32. aimare
Thanks this drama, J-Series became popular in my country again at that time.
The love story of Hata and TeruTeruBouzu is so touching that I wish I would meet someone like Hata in the real world after watching it.
Pity, the pace is somewhat too slow. But there's one advantage from that; I could appreciate more on Yutaka Takenouchi. ^^