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| 1. | Comments by Aunty Coco [Rating: 9/10]
I bought this becos of my fav Yutaka... Watch the first episode and find it pretty serious, no humour at all... As the story unfolds, every episode made my heart melt... Enjoyable & touching drama... I was also captivated by the scenic beaches, the nature & wild life on the island... Feels like paradise... |
| 2. | Comments by hananako [Rating: 8/10]
Yutaka wa...hontoni kakkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkoiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii........ |
| 3. | Comments by Seghal [Rating: 10/10]
Great drama |
| 4. | Comments by cass_dust [Rating: 8/10]
Bought this drama because of Manami-chan (of course!).. but didn't really expect that the dorama to turn out to be such a pleasant surprise.. :)
Defintitely manami-san really did a great job in this show.. she really acted well as a col-hearted teacher.. just love it..!
Well anyway, besides the really beautiful scenes taken at this island in hokkaido (i think).. the acting of this talented child (definitely 1 to look out for in years to come..) and chemistry between everyone on the island is great.. Heart-warming scenes.. great acting... is all that makes up of this show, i would say that plot is quite normal.
One point to mention that yutaka seems to me like a supporting role.. |
| 5. | Comments by IniQx [Rating: 8/10]
Simple story about a small & simple-minded island & its people, yet full of complicated struggles in life. Never knew such problems exist in a wealthy country like Japan (well, maybe it's fictional to a certain extent). A nice look into island life & not forgetting the beautiful sea & back to basics lifestyle. |
| 6. | Comments by ct_subang [Rating: 5/10]
i so wanna live on tht island...it is soooo beautiful!!! |
| 7. | Comments by Jeanxi [Rating: 5/10]
Have only watched three episodes so far, but every episode has been a tear-jerker. Although Ruri was a brat in the beginning, gradually she became more and more likeable as she's accepted by the people of Hatomijima and finds people who truly care about her. Sometimes, the whole "love will conquer all" theme is a bit cliche, but for the most part, they did a great job ^.^ I'm also liking Takenouchi Yukata's little side story, which I'm actually more interested in than the main plot =P Especially after that scene where he runs into Sanae Sensei (Konishi Manami) and he looks up, and the audience and Sanae Sensei can see that he's been crying >.< Oh my god, Takenouchi Yukata is CRYING!!! Ahhh~ I can't stand it (in a good way) when hot guys cry ~~>.<~~ EDIT: The story gets much worse after the third episode...becomes way too majorly sappy it makes me want to vomit =P |
| 8. | Comments by atheon [Rating: 7/10]
July 2005: This drama had a great start, but up till the end, the plot became less and less interesting, maybe bcos almost all of the villagers side story have been told =/ Nevertheless, its a feel good drama, with great scenery and teaches us to appreciate the nature. |
| 9. | Comments by Alienwork [Rating: 10/10]
this is cool i watch it many times but just understand a bit of japanese...i like Riko Narumi |
| 10. | Comments by aik0 [Rating: 7/10]
Dont let the poster fool you, 竹野内豊 only takes a small role in the serie. But the girl lead and grandpa/ma (who did movies way back) have awesome acting! The story is bare at best but what do you expect for an island with <100 ppl? Yep, the scene is way cool but the there is not much going on on the island and there aint no climax whatseover, and the thing that annoys me most is that the ending is INCOMPLETE. |
| 11. | Comments by Susan [Rating: 9/10]
This was a wonderful drama! Although Narumi Riko is young and her acting was definitely rough around the edges, she has a lot of talent and did a wonderful job. Takenouchi Yutaka was also superb. I really enjoyed the story of Ruri and her island. The people she met, the family and friends she made and the lives she touched. It was lovely. The ending was especially satisfying. This series has really enriched my life. I hope to be able to watch the drama special in the near future! |
| 12. | Comments by miriya52 [Rating: 4/10]
I watched a little of this, but the girl acting like a spoiled brat was too annoying |
| 13. | Comments by jo [Rating: ?/10]
Still Finishing |
| 14. | Comments by xhidex33 [Rating: 9/10]
Very fun. The girls talented and friggin young. |
| 15. | Comments by norani [Rating: ?/10]
Yutaka Takenouchi |
| 16. | Comments by HeLLoMinna [Rating: 9/10]
love it, was a very touching story. The lead characters did a great job and takenouchi was very kakkoii ^^ |
| 17. | Comments by shadyiela [Rating: 7/10]
i don't know what is the meaning of the story |
| 18. | Comments by natni [Rating: 9/10]
Touching.....i cried for certain scenes.....!!! Yutaka kakkoi.....luv to see him!!!!! The song is so nice.....love it......The environment and the island are so wonderful......... |
| 19. | Comments by darknitelight [Rating: 9/10]
It was good. |
| 20. | Comments by hitokiri333 [Rating: 9/10]
heartwarming drama, relaxing |
| 21. | Comments by ilovedrama [Rating: 10/10]
Currently to Eps. 6. Didn't think I will like it since the casts are largely composed of the elderly and but boy was I wrong. Original storyline, very touching. |
| 22. | Comments by g_hunter1 [Rating: 8/10]
This is one of those family dramas. It starts out pretty sad. A girl that is not wanted by her mother but people from a dying island accepts her. |
| 23. | Comments by David Heinemann [Rating: 10/10]
One of the dramas hat give you hope again and let you live on. I am still thinking about this island and every time i want to go there an live there for the time beeing. |
| 24. | Comments by MokaGirl [Rating: ?/10]
I'm not done watching it. So far up to 5 episodes. beautiful scenery and loved Narumi Riko character. I was pleased to see her again. I thought her really charming in this drama. I don't think her annoying at all. |
| 25. | Comments by Eve [Rating: 9/10]
Really enjoyed this charming island tale! |
| 26. | Comments by usagi_on_the_moon [Rating: 10/10]
A superb drama. A great start for Narumi Riko |
| 27. | Comments by Orion [Rating: 8/10]
narumi riko.....promissing actrees...she doing great in ruri and ichi rittoru |
| 28. | Comments by doink-chan [Rating: 8/10]
A pretty good drama with an original plot. It gets a bit too sappy at times though. |
| 29. | Comments by atleast13 [Rating: ?/10]
loved it! it wrenched my heart how ruri's mom can do that. i love that island. reminds me of my hometown Aurora in PI. |
| 30. | Comments by dunadan [Rating: 10/10]
Riko is such an amazing actress for someone so young and Yutaka is wonderful to watch as always. |
| 31. | Comments by caitlincoffee [Rating: 8/10]
Waiting for the rest of the series. |
| 32. | Comments by rikastar [Rating: 7/10]
I was attracted to this drama because of Yutaka, but it's the young lead actress Narumi Riko who really shines in this. The island which formed the background of the story is a really refreshing place, and it gives the whole drama a calm and relaxed feel. I love the theme song too, it's really nice and fits the show well. |
| 33. | Comments by jasp10n [Rating: 9/10]
Great drama with wonderful cast and beautiful locations. |
| 34. | Comments by fasix [Rating: ?/10]
Ruri's Island |
| 35. | Comments by nishishi [Rating: 9/10]
Really heart warming...!!! Good actors... beatiful locations... (makes u wish that u could live somewhere like that island... well.. at least i did...)
The ending is really nice!!! |
| 36. | Comments by onigiriman [Rating: 10/10]
Oh my god, this was much better than I had anticipated. The cast of Ogata Ken and Baisho Mitsuko was brilliant. Their attention to detail in their characters really filled out this story of a young girl longing for familial love and finding it as a foster child on a small remote island near Okinawa. It was hard to believe that Narumi Riko was eleven; she looked much older, I thought at least a junior high student, but she was still very cute. she will be a stunner in a few more years. |
| 37. | Comments by expanzee [Rating: 6/10]
Storyline is ok. Should have given 5, but the beautiful scenery and Konishi Manami take up the drama up a notch. |
| 38. | Comments by gto_girlz83 [Rating: 9/10]
I like to watch the scenary of the island.But i wonder if they'is any island that do exist school with 1 student? But i really can't wait to watch the ruri no shima drama special.can any body sub it?? |
| 39. | Comments by gaijinmark [Rating: 8/10]
Another very underrated drama. They say it didn't get very good ratings, if that's the case, a lot of people missed the boat on this one. |
| 40. | Comments by Angry Machines [Rating: 7/10]
A good show with a new idea about a rural island trying to keep its school open, where residents are trying to adopt children for the surivival of life on this island. Again, Yutaka steals the spotlight. The show kinda of drags at first, and you need patience because this IS a drama. for those who are intrested in a new take on drama, plus beautiful marine scenes. |
| 41. | Comments by oldasianguy [Rating: 10/10]
I liked this show because I like shows depicting Okinawa...and Narumi Riko is such an attractive young girl...and she did a great acting job....she looks much older then her real age... |
| 42. | Comments by Mr. K [Rating: 6/10]
KLK |
| 43. | Comments by gopro [Rating: 8/10]
About 8.5ish. The more I watch dramas the harder it is to compare. Anyways, this drama is on the better side. It shows some aspects of how the Japanese treat Okinawans and also some culture appears. I wonder if any of the actors knew Okinawan; that would be awesome.
Narumi is so cute and sophisticated also. Takenouchi is great also.
(Summer 07) |
| 44. | Comments by tiesw [Rating: 8/10]
Slow start coming to ok ending. |
| 45. | Comments by zileas [Rating: 8/10]
Really beautiful photography. The island seems like to be taken from a dream. Superb performances by the foster father and the female teacher. Ruri is pretty good too, considering as young as she is. Overall it was solid performances from most people. Maybe it has something to do with the lack of idols. Ruri no Shima is supposed to be a touching and heart-warming j-drama, and it does good in this department. This time I think the script is a little lacking. Some things are very cliche and it is not really original in any way. Yet it is still a very good j-drama because of the cast and beautiful scenes. |
| 46. | Comments by debabsayang [Rating: 5/10]
a good one |
| 47. | Comments by anely [Rating: 10/10]
saikou! great casting, great story, good ending. |
| 48. | Comments by 206 [Rating: 5/10]
City bad girl saves a small island community. |
| 49. | Comments by donna8157 [Rating: 7/10]
A touching story focusing on a young girl who is adopted by an older man and brings her to live on a small island (population 15 or so and most of the people on the island are over 60). Narumi Riko plays Ruri, a girl from Tokyo who is not all too innocent. She is brought to the island so she can attend the elementary school there so that way the school won't be forced to close.
On the island she meets new people and ends up having a family (not only the couple that adopted her, but also the rest of the people on the island). The story really shines as we see the quiet transformation of Ruri or rather her return to the innocence of a child. I highly recommend this drama, it was a pleasant surprise. Although Takenouchi Yutaka is shown as the main character - he's really just a side character - but an important one and he does a great job of it. I just wish that there were more scenes of Takenouchi with Konishi Manami (Sanae sensei). |
| 50. | Comments by pinkokoro [Rating: ?/10]
COMPLETE. |
| 51. | Comments by boris [Rating: 10/10]
Prekrasna dorama! |
| 52. | Comments by nimadifob [Rating: 8/10]
damn that girl can act |
| 53. | Comments by aiscess [Rating: 8/10]
I did not expect too much from it but honestly I was interested. It was getting used to at first with some heartwarming and emotional scenes in the first 3-4 episodes. But then, after finishing the series, you start to miss everyone. That’s why, I was lucky enough to have watched it up to the Special.
On the side note about the 2007 Special, it was nice to see again the pairing of Narumi Riko and Kamiki Ryunosuke after their short love story in Wedding Planner (2002). Look how both they’ve grown! |
| 54. | Comments by sadacori [Rating: 9/10]
This is a great story of how a street-wise girl with an attitude turned into a loving and caring girl due to a change of scenery and the love of the people around her.
Kohinata Fumiyo was adorable as Shoumei, the island drunk, who changed into the most beloved character in this drama. |
| 55. | Comments by snow_san [Rating: 8/10]
Plenty of moments filled with tears of sadness&joy! Narumi Riko knows how to play the troubled teen. We saw that in 1 Litre. Ogata Ken is great! Their emotions will move you. And plenty other good actors in this make for a great watch. The beautiful scenery along with the sounds of the shamisen don't hurt either. ;)
Coconut Crab! LOL |
| 56. | Comments by zoqh [Rating: 9/10]
mata mensoreya! |
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