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| 1. | DOUMYOUJI TSUKASA KAKKOI !!!! [Rating: 10/10]
CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH MATSUJUN AS DOUMYOUJI TSUKASA. MUST BE GREAT THAN HYD ANIME. |
| Reviewed by SYILA78 on 8 September 2005 |
| 2. | Wishlist [Rating: ?/10]
Another drama that falls in my wishlist... The castings are great~! |
| Reviewed by tInoltin on 15 September 2005 |
| 3. | Can't wait [Rating: ?/10]
i watched meteor garden before.... and i must say it's really good and funny too! can't wait to watch this dorama since jun is there.... love to see him act as tsukasa... and it doesn't hurt that Oguri Shun will play the character of Hanazawa Rui! |
| Reviewed by damsel on 15 September 2005 |
| 4. | CANT WAIT! [Rating: ?/10]
im just as excited as everyone!
cant wait! matsujun i love yee |
| Reviewed by MeowMeow on 18 September 2005 |
| 5. | Wow!! [Rating: ?/10]
Didn't think one day there will be a drama of HYD
Can't wait at all to see it *___* The cast is awesome ! And there's also MatsuJun in it ! wow! *o* |
| Reviewed by hina-sama on 21 September 2005 |
| 6. | 9 years passed since anime was aired, and... [Rating: 10/10]
Oh, I've watched and read everything that was somehow connected with HYD! I couldn't even dream that someday I'll have a chance to watch japanese drama HYD! I want it soooo much and I'm sure that this show will be great! |
| Reviewed by Hemilya on 2 October 2005 |
| 7. | actress alert [Rating: ?/10]
i just heard that nanako matshushima is going to take up the role of matsumoto jun (tsukasa)'s sister....
makes me want to watch it even more now |
| Reviewed by mysticalgal84 on 22 October 2005 |
| 8. | Interesting [Rating: ?/10]
I've watched the first episode and it was good. It is a good cast. I gonna follow this serie |
| Reviewed by Shijii on 27 October 2005 |
| 9. | Great! [Rating: 10/10]
MAN! This drama is one of the best! It can control your emotions. Your feelings change sa you watch it. This must be watch by everyone! ^_^ |
| Reviewed by Zanmato on 29 October 2005 |
| 10. | BETTER THAN EVER... [Rating: 10/10]
Taken from the manga and anime with the same title Hana Yori Dango...this dorama make a lil bit controversi because of there are a previous version from taiwan that become a blast a couple of years ago.
However..dont espect it will be totally the same with the manga and the taiwan version, Hana Yori Dango dorama will come out with better story telling [not that long]...and also better Cast and Crew [not just selling faces, but also acting-no offence for f4 lovers] just watch it and you'll understand what am i talking about ^0^
HIGHLY RECCOMENDED!! |
| Reviewed by Chokoreto_Gal on 31 October 2005 |
| 11. | ^.^ [Rating: 8/10]
i've only seen the first 3 episodes, the last few minutes of each episode keep me hooked. I like episode 2 lol. The cast it doing a good job, yay!!! lol another dorama with Shun! ^.^ and Jun so cool. |
| Reviewed by angy-chan on 6 November 2005 |
| 12. | One of the best high school dramas since gokusen a [Rating: 10/10]
Definitely worth watching. ~ says by me :) |
| Reviewed by gotosira on 7 November 2005 |
| 13. | rosel [Rating: 10/10]
i've already watched the first 3 episodes of this series.. and i should say that Matsujun and Oguri Shun were KAWAII!! i love the way jun looks at Mao (Makino) and Oguri Shun's expressionless image! its like he's an enigma! one of the best series so far.. this year! episode 3 was a real cliff hanger can't wait for episode 4!! *_____* |
| Reviewed by rosel on 7 November 2005 |
| 14. | waaaaa!!! [Rating: 10/10]
just perfect...!!!
shun and matsujun together ~___~ how could it not be perfect!?!
if I were Mao-san, I would be crazy over tsukasa and rui too ~__________~
i wish it would be more episodes... 9 is too short!!! ;_; i want to see shun and matsujun ~~~;_;
the drama is so good as the manga!!!
i didnt like MG, but if you liked... well, you'll love it! LOLxD~
watch it!!!!!!! ^^
mitekudasai neeeeeeeee |
| Reviewed by rissa0301 on 9 November 2005 |
| 15. | Ok But not as good as it could be [Rating: 7/10]
Ok When I saw the first episode I was amazed..
I like Jun and Shun too and I tough they fit their character well,
I saw Meteor garden and like it, but Tsukasa from that serie was hansome but still something was missing he didn`t exactly fit the strong violent character
I know the drama and manga so I know what I`m writing about don`t be mad at my comments but in the third episode everything change with Tsukasa so fast in the japanese version
when I knew it was going to be only 9 episodes I understood why they were so fast at everything plus they miss some of my fav scenes like the one when Tsukasa is jelaous from Rui and forcefully kiss Makino and after that she fears him but still likes the kiss ^__^ or when Makino`s childhood friend enter Eitoku and Tsukasa is so upset he put a red tag on him and after that he discuss with her and hit her and she hit him too.. just to mention some of the scenes
it`s logical since it will be only 9 from my point it`s sad coz I was waiting at least 12 episodes
the only thing is still perfect for me is Shun as Hanazawa Rui They couldn`t choose a better character he`s perfect!!!
I love him!!! |
| Reviewed by Aisling on 16 November 2005 |
| 16. | eee..... maaa... (!^_^) [Rating: ?/10]
I love the shots!!
the every single detail of the set was awesome..
i won't blame the 9 episodes..
HOW MANY LIMOS WERE THERE??!!!!
Damyouji's castle was amazingly quite similar!
It must have cost a lot.. A HUGE LOT!!
This should explains those short episodes affair..
In overall, so far.. the drama is really nice..
i've just watched the first two episodes..
i love the part when makino shouted, quote, Is THIS HARRY POTTER??!! Hahaha.. i actually did thought the background music was a bit like Harry Potter... hahaha... that script was on the spot!..hehe..
Sugeii tanoshi.. looking forward for the next episodes.. (^,^)
P/S: Jun-kun to shun-kun kakaoii nee??!! i'm so jealous looking at shun-kun bending over like sort-of-going-to-kiss towards mao-chan!! Suteki!!! kyaa-ha~! |
| Reviewed by shooqie on 20 November 2005 |
| 17. | An Excellent Drama! [Rating: 9/10]
I admit, I was skeptical of HanaDan being made into a 10-episode drama, seeing how the manga is 36 volumes. But I have been really happy with how things have been done! XD The casting is excellent from MatsuJun as Doumyouji, to Makino`s parents. My friends and I are on the edge of our seats every week, yelling at the TV, cheering, and questioning just how they are going to end it.
Watch it! :) |
| Reviewed by renchan520 on 26 November 2005 |
| 18. | wanna watch [Rating: ?/10]
kono dorama maji mitai!!! konaida, japan video rental no omise ittara, terebi de, dareka miteta. chottoshika mitenaikedo, suge omoshirosoudatta!!!! doesnt hurt that matsumomot jun and oguri shun is in it either |
| Reviewed by momo_chan on 4 December 2005 |
| 19. | awesome [Rating: ?/10]
heard so many good things about hana yori dango, can't wait to get my hands on it!!! awesome cast, can't go wrong with that!~~ |
| Reviewed by blackvampire on 8 December 2005 |
| 20. | not bad. [Rating: 9/10]
I must admit after I watched the first episode I thought it was pretty bad compared to Meteor Garden. But it actually grew on me. Even Jun seemed to fit his role. Oguri Shun <33333 was cool too. For anyone that wants to see Meteor Garden also....I would suggest that you watch that first BEFORE Hana Yori Dango. As a whole, I was surprised at how much I like HYD and how much I like the characters. Its definitely worth watching. |
| Reviewed by niteblu_strat on 12 December 2005 |
| 21. | The best adaptation of the manga! [Rating: 9/10]
As a manga fan, I thought the drama couldn´t achieve the same level of manga. When I saw that a Johnnie would play my favorite character, Doumyouji Tsukasa, I thought it would be lame.
But I had a surprise since the first episode of Hanadan.
The settings were perfect; everything looked glamorous and poshy. The locations were also great, with beautiful images of Tokyo.
The cast were pretty good too, and I got wrong about Jun´s acting skills. He really surprised me with his perfect interpretation of Doumyouji, who´s so complex and complicated. Mao as Tsukushi was a perfect choice, and another actors such as Shun, Megumi and the one who played Okami-san did a pretty decent job. Nanako, as always, was good. The rest of them were ok, though I don´t think they suited for their roles, specially Yuuki and Kaede.
Abe (Akira) and Shouta (Soujiro) could´ve been replaced by anothers actors, who would play them better. And they´re not handsome enough!
The story followed closely to the manga, although they´ve cut a lot of things(which was obvious, since they had just 9 episodes), which kinda dissapointed me, but, overall, the script writers did an awesome job. It was fast-paced and sometimes I felt I was in a mess, but in the end, everything worked very well.
The soundtrack is great; the opening song suits to image of Hanadan and so the insert song.
Even having some "time" problems, acting problems, it was the best adaptation of HYD manga they´ve ever did. The drama is very good, it has a lot of comedy scenes, a lot of romantic scenes, and the main thing: the essence of HYD was well capted by the actors and the producers. It´s an amazing drama, and probably you won´t regret watching it. |
| Reviewed by shiruchsn on 18 December 2005 |
| 22. | VErY g0od HIGH SCHo0L drama i love it!! [Rating: 10/10]
This is such a wonderful drama!!! my emotions change rapidly. once you watch the first EP. you cant stop~~BEST MOVIE!! |
| Reviewed by bbykakes on 18 December 2005 |
| 23. | Fun [Rating: 7/10]
Fun dorama to watch. A bit too predictable and cheesy sometimes... A typical manga dorama. Oguri Shun's acting is horrible, but Matsumoto Jun puts on a great performance. |
| Reviewed by 8thSin on 23 December 2005 |
| 24. | >_< [Rating: 10/10]
The first time i saw this story is from Meteor Garden, then when Hana Yori Dango comes out... i tried it... I was in SHOCKED.... It is so much more realistic in story and details... So much fun to watch... and even though i saw the Chinese Version already... i still can't help but keep on watching.. i just LOVE EVERYone in HYD.... their acting is great! Beautiful people... especially F4 .. ahhahah.. |
| Reviewed by aibakaneko on 25 December 2005 |
| 25. | Fun Drama with Gorgeous Actors [Rating: 10/10]
This was my first drama that I've watched so it holds a special place in my heart. When I saw the first episode, I thought "You gotta be kidding me." After watching the 2nd and 3rd episodes, I warmed up to it and fell in love with the story. It's so fun and so heartwarming at the same time. It is a little cheesy but so cute!!
MatsuJun is awesome. I totally fell in love with him in this drama. He's so good and so adorable, it's awesome. I love the way he portrays Doumyouji so that he actually has a quirky personality.
Yes, so many beautiful people in this drama. Especially the F4. |
| Reviewed by MissMonika on 26 December 2005 |
| 26. | loved it :) [Rating: 10/10]
This is my favorite drama so far. It had its share of lame and boring scenes, and cheesy lines, but there was just something about this drama that has kept me wanting for more. I was almost never let down from beginning to end.
Now, to say that Matsumoto Jun is a good actor is an understatement. At first I never expected him to do well as Domyouji Tsukasa, mainly because there are just so many things about him that don't quite match with the character of Domyouji. He proved me wrong as the story went on; he played a Domyouji that no one else could have. I am truly satisfied and impressed with his acting skills. Inoue Mao is a great actress! She was cute throughout the series, and she fitted into the character of Tsukushi very well. I would love to see her in more lead roles soon! The other actors also did well for their part.
Hana Yori Dango is pretty much everywhere and the story in itself is quite basic, but the actors' performances and the (high-budgeted) overall presentation of the series added to its expected success. I would recommend the series, definitely. And I'm looking forward to a second season perhaps? ;D |
| Reviewed by Antique Pop on 28 December 2005 |
| 27. | one of the coolest dramas ever!!! [Rating: 10/10]
it was so funny, romantic and awesome...I watched it because of Oguri Shun and Matsumoto Jun..Hana Yori Dango has a nice story and a good casting... |
| Reviewed by jdoramarockz on 29 December 2005 |
| 28. | It's all Jun [Rating: 10/10]
Any dorama with Jun is sure to be awesome!! Jun really went to another level in his acting with Domyoji. This is a dorama that will make you feel angry, laugh, cry and feel the devotion of Domoyji....sugoii |
| Reviewed by dreamraine on 2 January 2006 |
| 29. | this is great [Rating: ?/10]
this series short but very awesome.. jun matsumoto..."the humingyay" .. so great.. the artist / the cast.. the acting.. sakurako... hava a convincing powers bwahhaha...
it's really good to watch you'll have fun..
and the F4..so cute & handsome..
so ..........
try it... & watch this! XD |
| Reviewed by rahci akumatsu on 2 January 2006 |
| 30. | LoVe It!! [Rating: 10/10]
i really fall in love with this dorama..
this hana yori dango is better than taiwanese edition.. |
| Reviewed by nieda on 7 January 2006 |
| 31. | HYD [Rating: ?/10]
This Drama has great acting and storytelling. I love this drama, it's the best!!!!!!! i want moreeeeeeeeeeeeeee :P |
| Reviewed by xuperdidi on 9 January 2006 |
| 32. | my firts time :P [Rating: 8/10]
this happened to be my first jdrama ive seen and the impression wasnt that bad at all. inoue is actually a sweetie. i finished the mangas (it was quite a pain, 36 volumes) but many things i hoped to see in drama also were cut. and i was disappointed by cast of hanazawa rui. |
| Reviewed by akitsu on 15 January 2006 |
| 33. | too Short & not that touching [Rating: 7/10]
the story is too short...not that touching ...alot of thing is missing...bit i think the role shun did is perfectly for him.....even taiwan vic cant blend in that well but shun did it!!! i love jun but i think he is abit small size and not fit enough...i still prefer him in gokusen....hope there is 2nd series.... |
| Reviewed by sherzes on 16 January 2006 |
| 34. | Yes! [Rating: 10/10]
I love this show. It is really REALLY cute. A very... interesting romance but great! I am able to re-watch this over and over. MatsuJun is a great actor! |
| Reviewed by Hiyo-Chan on 18 January 2006 |
| 35. | junjinwifey [Rating: 8/10]
I really like this drama better than the tawainese drama because jun is handsome in here. i first saw him in gokusen and kiwi... the best secne in this movies is the where they got stuck in the eleavator. |
| Reviewed by junjinwifey on 18 January 2006 |
| 36. | AWESOME [Rating: 10/10]
this drama IS SO GOOD |
| Reviewed by freshboxers on 18 January 2006 |
| 37. | Love it!! [Rating: 10/10]
After watched all the 9 episodes...I ended up Loving Matsumoto Jun even more..!!!!!! this dorama is really highly recommended!!! cool, the story is good! touching but also funny!! Oguri shun played as hanazawa Rui is just like prince charming!! makino tsukushi also cute!! I love this dorama
I loved MG (taiwanese version) but I like this dorama more!! love it!!!
just watch it!!! and you'll know!! |
| Reviewed by mucci on 19 January 2006 |
| 38. | Hana Yori Dango [Rating: 7/10]
I've just finished watching this, it's ok i guess... I really love watching Shun Oguri in this drama, He's soo damn cute!!! |
| Reviewed by Luki on 21 January 2006 |
| 39. | loooove at first sight ^^ [Rating: 10/10]
i absolutely LOVE this show!! the f4 are great, dom's wardrobe is a bit quirky but he does make a fashion statement... of course i first i was really excited to see jun as domyouji but it has become so much more than that... i love shun as rui, i love the f2 sidekicks... inoue mao is adorable, and jun's performance is simply amazing- his acting has stepped up to a completely new level! this drama has surpassed my expectations... for them to compact hana yori dango into 9 episodes seemed impossible, but it worked!! i hope there will be a special :) |
| Reviewed by sawadasmile on 21 January 2006 |
| 40. | Watch it and you will be hooked! [Rating: 10/10]
A very very nice and interesting drama!!!Matsushima Nanako is so pretty in that show and Oguri Shun is so cool!!!I really like the last episode!!!Overall,this drama is really worth watching. |
| Reviewed by hiroshi_ben on 22 January 2006 |
| 41. | Fun & Sweet [Rating: 9/10]
It's really good. Quite different to the Taiwanese Meteor Garden...HYD seems less humiliating for poor Tsukushi...I didn't want it to end...but then again less is more isn't it? |
| Reviewed by yong01 on 23 January 2006 |
| 42. | too many versions, too many comparisons [Rating: 8/10]
i guess having watched so many versions of the exact same story kinda made new versions seem stale. i have read the whole manga, watched the anime series & the oh-so-overrated taiwan version (MG), and after giving this one a shot, i must say MG is ahead in terms of story & plot (but definitely not in terms of F4 though, coz the jap F4 were so much more classy & convincing ^_^)
i think the jap version is a little rushed & compact, totally forgetting tat dramas are all about the little things & details tat make the viewers go 'Oh~~ tat's sweet'. instead they tried to cram as many important scenes from the manga into 9 measly episodes. not good.
however, i do commend the jap version for their neat sense of style & class. the school seems classier, the F4 seems more real & more convincing as the school heart-throbs, they wore designer clothes, drove hot sports cars around. :P and they got the casting right :)
all in all, it's quite a no-loss choice to watch this drama :) if u've never heard of HYD, watch for the original & creative storyline. if u've followed every version of HYD, watch for the sheer pleasure of comparing all the versions. haha. |
| Reviewed by youhei_mito on 25 January 2006 |
| 43. | Hanayori Dango [Rating: 9/10]
wow, awesome dorama. just finished watching it. (lol)
maji yokattayo~!!!!
matujunn KAKKE~!!!! <333 warai, warai.
i'll give it a 9. it deserves it. |
| Reviewed by k2_the_aoru on 27 January 2006 |
| 44. | Hanayori Dango [Rating: 9/10]
wow, awesome dorama. just finished watching it. (lol)
maji yokattayo~!!!!
matujunn KAKKE~!!!! <333 warai, warai.
i'll give it a 9. it deserves it. |
| Reviewed by k2_the_aoru on 27 January 2006 |
| 45. | Natural Selection [Rating: 9/10]
Without being offensive... HYD is way much better than F4's Meteor Garden. Ask why? It's simply because MatsuJun, Shun and the other two of Eitoku's F4 didn't even try to be overacting as if they were trying to make the audiences acknowledged their charm as a person. Kawaii desu! |
| Reviewed by Ashmarina on 30 January 2006 |
| 46. | Just like the Manga [Rating: 8/10]
I consider myself a very big fan of the HanaDan manga. When I first heard that TBS was going to make a drama out of it, I was a bit skeptical but I changed my mind soon after watching the series.
I loved it! They were able to maintain the manga feel to it, while still making it stand on its own as a live-action drama. The production was great. I think they took pains looking for the right locations. The location/set they had for Eitoku Gakuen was fabulous!
Acting wise (I may be a little biased being a fan of Mao Inoue, Matsumoto Jun, and Oguri Shun), I felt that the actors fit their roles to a T.
Mao Inoue was a very convincing Makino Tsukushi. I knew she could pull off the fiesty schoolgirl role since I've seen her as Akane in Kids' War, but I didn't expect that she could also project the more sensitive side of her character. She made Tsukushi as how she should be- tough exterior with a soft center :)
Matsumoto Jun as Domyouji Tsukasa was a joy to watch. Not a stranger to bad-boy roles, Matsumoto Jun was heartless as the equally bad-boy Tsukasa. But what I loved about him is the heart-wrenching look he solely gives to Mao/Tsukushi . Speaking of which, he and Mao Inoue not only looked good together, they also had a strong chemistry on screen.
Oguri Shun was as mysterious and as mischievous as Hanazawa Rui could be. Perfect! I loved how Oguri Shun played his character.
The only misgiving I have of this series is that it was a little too short for my taste. The manga had 36 volumes and they were only able to squeeze half (or even less) in 9 episodes. The series left me longing for more, knowing that there should be more!
In fairness to the writer, they were able to include the more important parts and condense them solidly to a single good story.
And if you are wondering how I would rate this compared to Meteor Garden (which I admit was a good-enough attempt), I would say that I love this Japanese one better. |
| Reviewed by coven on 5 February 2006 |
| 47. | A Different View of Japan [Rating: 10/10]
Well, I've just finished the live action Hana Yori Dango. And what can I say... this series just blew me away! I wasn't really familiar with the story, since I haven't read the manga or seen Taiwan's "Meteor Garden".
Honestly, this is only my third dorama (I got started with Nobuta wo Produce, followed by Gokusen) but I already think this is one of the best doramas ever! The pace keeps you at the edge of your seat, the casting was very well thought out, and overall production was flawless!
This show gave me a different perspective of Japan. Although based on fiction, it could somehow be real, right? The mansions... the lavish lifestyles of these pampered rich kids... the stretch limos... it's so different from the crammed Tokyo and mediocre high school students I'm used to seeing on Japanese dramas.
Emotions run high on this series. It has made me laugh out loud, cry, and cheer on. Hana Yori Dango is a gem that everyone should consider watching. You will surely cherish it. |
| Reviewed by bruisedlee on 5 February 2006 |
| 48. | Great dorama!! [Rating: 10/10]
This dorama is great!! I love it!! |
| Reviewed by skyorbit360 on 5 February 2006 |
| 49. | Cute! [Rating: 10/10]
I think I've watched this drama 3 times already. Although some of the stuff seems a bit unrealistic in it, it really is an adorable story. Very very cute. I planned to watch it only because Oguri Shun was in it, but then I realized how entertaining it actually was. I cried a little, and laughed a lot. I cannot compare it to meteor garden or the manga because I know nothing about neither of these versions, but I thought it was pretty good. I ended up changing my positions on who should be with who in the drama several times. The ending (for me) was really unpredictable and I was happy with it. Too bad it was so short! |
| Reviewed by noodlefreak on 8 February 2006 |
| 50. | cute...... [Rating: 10/10]
I love this series so much!!!! It's one hell...romantic series! something you would want to watch over and over again........
Mao is so cute... she's the best for that role.......... and also Jun.. he's so cute!! also if you like cute guys and cute couples.. watch this!! |
| Reviewed by skyy on 9 February 2006 |
| 51. | Finally watched ^^v [Rating: 9/10]
Oh! ^^ One of my favourites. Oguri Shun was unforgettable as Hanazawa Rui. He is a good actor. And "Yay!" for the girl's character, Makino Tsukushi. That's an awesome character... Domyouji is unforgettable too. Realistic storyline.. though, a bit awkward with the whole Shizuka & Rui relationship. I Like the castings and the darkness of the whole story! ^^v My, didn't think it'd make me cry, but it did... and it made me laugh (always at the right time) and it made me wonder and all the emotions you can think of. Recommend it, for those who like witty humour, great girl power action, interesting characters, cute and talented actors .. and some reality. - |
| Reviewed by underthesky on 10 February 2006 |
| 52. | Sugoi! [Rating: 10/10]
This drama is awesome, I love the cast, well Matsu Jun being there is enough, but add Oguri Shun and Inoue Mao.. well it made it really good. :) |
| Reviewed by mhaellix on 14 February 2006 |
| 53. | Really nice! [Rating: 10/10]
I really loved this drama. I loved the acting of Inoue Mao and Matsumoto Jun. I've always like this story. |
| Reviewed by Sooji on 15 February 2006 |
| 54. | GREEEEEAAAAAATTTT ;D [Rating: 10/10]
I watched this dorama series in one day ;) I like it!! A LOT!! ;D |
| Reviewed by master_boy on 16 February 2006 |
| 55. | Hana Yori Dango [Rating: 10/10]
This drama gave me a good feeling from the beginning. I was very impressed from the very first episode, and I think this is one of the highest budget Jdoramas ever! It must be. I hated F4 to begin with, but after a while I loved them, and also loved that they could see that Makino was no ordinary girl. The only downside to the show has to be the fact that it's only 9 episodes! |
| Reviewed by azzwipe on 17 February 2006 |
| 56. | awesome! [Rating: 10/10]
i loved the anime and i love the drama/live-action! the drama doesn't realy follow to much of the anime(a couple of good parts and basic story line) but it was sooooooooo good!!!!! though i must say Jun Matsumoto's hair looks really funny (tsukasa) i guess it's understandable. Great show! |
| Reviewed by Arashi-hime on 19 February 2006 |
| 57. | getting sick of little girls swooning over jun... [Rating: 6/10]
inoue mao and oguri shun do very well. a fun drama, but nothing special. but can the little girls get off matsujun's jock? MATSUMOTO JUN CANNOT ACT (and psst, he's not even that good looking) there are 1000 better looking actors who actually have some talent. the fact that he has passed up hirosue ryoko, matsu takako, and sorimachi takashi in the rankings is just laughable. and it looks like he will soon pass nanako too. jun better than nanako? better than the QUEEN OF JDORAMAS? i think not, not in a billion years. you can see the discrepancy in skill in this drama. not like anyone will read this, but the board is being overrun by 11 year old girls, and the results aren't pretty. |
| Reviewed by gqstyle09 on 25 February 2006 |
| 58. | Wonderful and heartwrenching [Rating: 9/10]
I absolutely love HYD...miles ahead of MG in every facet (acting, budget, directing, etc.) except the love scenes, which MG championed because of the greater amount of episodes. My first time watching Matsujun, and boy what an impression he made...excellent actor who has a long career ahead of him, great acting range, unbelieveably charismatic, has a great relationship with the camera. Inoue Mao, fantastic and spot-on as Tsukushi - you will sympathise with her. F3 are capable and all play their roles wonderfully...special mention to the hilarious Okami-san.
HYD will make you laugh, cry, swoon. It will make you cheer.
Only problem is that it was far too short!
BTW, I'm not an 11 year old girl. |
| Reviewed by gemtsoi on 9 March 2006 |
| 59. | so.....GOOOD! [Rating: 10/10]
I watched the ending over and over again. JUN is sooo adorable acting tough in this drama. |
| Reviewed by eeskok on 11 March 2006 |
| 60. | A deliciously fun series to watch! [Rating: 8/10]
Inoue Mao and Matsujun are a fabulous pair in this enjoyable series also starring Oguri Jun and Matsushima Nanako. Kaga Mariko was cast perfectly as the mother to Domyouji and provided the required amount of high-class attitude and animosity. The music suited the drama nicely and contained some rather catchy melodies. All in all, a rather satisfying series! |
| Reviewed by Shindou on 13 March 2006 |
| 61. | sugoi [Rating: 8/10]
i think it's much better than the taiwanese version.
i like matsu in it! so cute. |
| Reviewed by JAP FREAK on 17 March 2006 |
| 62. | Interesting [Rating: 8/10]
Even though I have read the manga, watched the taiwan version, I still watched the whole series. The leading actress did a better job than the one in taiwan version. She is cute. The leading actor is not bad either. I like this version more. |
| Reviewed by wanderingfish7 on 18 March 2006 |
| 63. | HYD vs Meteor Garden [Rating: 9/10]
I have never read the manga but saw the Taiwanese version "Meteor Garden". MG was ok, but I really thought Jerry Yan's acting was soooo lame. Everyone obviously was newbies to acting, except for Barbie Xu.
With HYD! OMG, it's a different story! I love how every actor was able to portray their roles well. Too bad I haven't read the manga (now I'm searching high & low for it!).
I'm not into pretty boys who can't act, (i.e, Takizawa in "Majo no Jouken") but Matsujun is really good at what he's doing. Seriously. I am very critical of my actors and Matsujun was really good at his portrayal of Domyouji. From happy to sad to mad, he was awesome. Although I'm not a fan of curly haired Matsujun but I guess that was needed in the drama.
Inoue Mao also struck me as a superb actress. She's really charming throughout the series. I can't wait to see her in more shows.
In the latter parts of the series the storyline went really fast. I wished they stretched the drama from 9 eps to 12 eps! Then they would've covered more of the manga. But it's all good. The locations, sets, etc were really thought of and perfect.
HYD is really amazing! I can't wait to see the sequel! I hope they do come out with it! And YES, it's heaps better than Meteor Garden. TRUST ME ON THIS!!! :P |
| Reviewed by Jalapeno on 20 March 2006 |
| 64. | Just love it [Rating: 9/10]
I would've given it a 10. However, no offence, I seriously think that there is something wrong with Jun's hair in the show. I prefer the Sawada Shin look, or at least the Kindaichi Hajime look, despite the fact that Jun did a really good job. Anyway, Oguri Shun is so cool. Really good actor i must say. In comparison with Meteor Garden, I find this version more meaningful, the soundtracks were superb and everything came in at the exact right moment. Abe and Matsuda were good too, but they were a little overshadowed by Jun and Shun... |
| Reviewed by Kiyomi L. Denise on 27 March 2006 |
| 65. | my fav j-dorama!!!! [Rating: 10/10]
i love it!
simply love it!
and how can i not when MatsuJun play sooooo great! <3
i love the anime but the drama is much better - Tsukushi is very sweet, likeble, honset, stuburn and Tsukasa (MatsuJun) is just aborable!
i enjoyed every minnet - so i highly recommend it! |
| Reviewed by Kuroi_Tsubasa on 11 April 2006 |
| 66. | HYD is the best! [Rating: 10/10]
the very best drama i've ever seen! i think i will never get tired of this jdrama. i mean i love watching drama (any kind..) but HYD? ohhh.. it's all-in-1.. everything that a drama could satisfy me are all in here. the cast are great! i'm addicted now. lolz. no one.. not a single one could do Domyouji character better than Matsumoto Jun. same goes to Imoue Mao as Makino Tsukushi.. ahahahaha i loved it when she gets so mad.. brings out the spirit.. I couldn't ask for more.. The best! |
| Reviewed by detesarah on 14 April 2006 |
| 67. | Another Classic Beauty From Matsumoto & Oguri [Rating: 8/10]
Pretty good combo with Matsumoto & Inoue, and they are so funny together. At first it was hard to get used to Matsumoto as a rich naive boy, but then everything fell into place. Inoue is a perfect fit for the girl with power, she played one in Kids War 4, so she's a great match to be Tsukushi.
I really like Oguri Shun as Rui, he looked so cool, and he became the eye of every girls dreams! I couldn't help paying attention to him, he was just always the most pronounced in my eyes. Oh and Matsuda as Nishikado was pretty cool too, his acting skills are very good, I hope to see him in more dramas.
I recommend for the fans of Johnnys and anyone that wants a good story of a powerful girl, who finally gets love. It's not a total love story, but it's so good that you can't resis watching it anyways! |
| Reviewed by Kirari Ililah on 14 April 2006 |
| 68. | WHOOOOOAAAAA!!!!! [Rating: 10/10]
so nice!!! inoue mao + matsuJun act very well!!! can't wait to see the sequel!!! it's better than the taiwan's version!!! very highly recommended to watch and have!!!! |
| Reviewed by al on 16 April 2006 |
| 69. | Ridiculous Storyline! [Rating: 9/10]
Silly, unrealistic, some dialogues don't make sense. Shun tried too hard to be dreamy! Typical Japanese ridiculous plot BUT superbly entertaining! Afterall it's manga right? Hahaha! |
| Reviewed by aki_07 on 18 April 2006 |
| 70. | Not bad [Rating: 6/10]
Story line was a bit simple, the female lead did a great job. Was a forgetable story. |
| Reviewed by muffin707 on 19 April 2006 |
| 71. | Hana Yori Dango [Rating: 10/10]
The drama works very well and is very kawaii! Matsumoto Jun is just an awesome actor and I also really love him in Gokusen. Anyway definitely one of the better jdoramas out there! |
| Reviewed by azzwipe on 20 April 2006 |
| 72. | Overrated. [Rating: 3/10]
Storyline is unrealistic, cliche and too predictable. Plot line moved way too fast, was tiresome to watch. I'd say the best acting in there goes to Tsukasa's mother who did a very good job at being evil. |
| Reviewed by jabbajabba on 22 April 2006 |
| 73. | hana yori dango [Rating: 10/10]
hmm let c..I really luv tis movie..so much!!perfect ending!!makino tsukishi n doumyouji tsukasa r a perfect match!!they r so cute!!!and so hanazawa rui!!But i luv matsumoto jun's acting more than the others!!besides tat,He's really really cute!!no offence!!i lyke!!i hope to c his acting more in the future!! |
| Reviewed by ctie1992 on 13 May 2006 |
| 74. | <33333 [Rating: 10/10]
I really wanted to watch this drama even after knowing what was gonna happen since I already read the manga. Hee hee. But omg. I'm so glad I did. It totally introduced me to the world of jdoramas and drooling over Matsujun for that matter >_~ |
| Reviewed by idiscolikeathug on 14 May 2006 |
| 75. | Addictive!!! [Rating: 10/10]
Hana Yori Dango is the most addictive drama that i have ever seen. It is funny and sad. The acting is well done especially Oguri Shun who is my favorite actor. Even though it was kind of corny and predictable it is one of my favorites. I first watched this drama with some doubts but after watching the first couple of episodes i kept on going and was hooked because of the wacky characters, funny and stupid lines, and the sadness of it all. |
| Reviewed by Azumanga Daioh Fan on 27 May 2006 |
| 76. | Pretty Good. [Rating: 7/10]
I must admit, this is a pretty good series. But it was a little too short... =//
The main girl was very cute. Although I didn't like the main guy until I watched another drama ("Kimi Wa Petto") with him in it. He's pretty cute too.
Overall it was good. But I think the Taiwanese drama series was much better than this. |
| Reviewed by viet_la_amour on 8 June 2006 |
| 77. | love hyd....... [Rating: 10/10]
this drama is nice....
love tsukasa in this drama......
he is so cool.... |
| Reviewed by weitingd on 17 June 2006 |
| 78. | so gooddddddddddd [Rating: 10/10]
it was a very good drama,,,i love it really,,,especially tsusaka,,,i like his attitude,,he is something,,,and a littlebit weird,,, |
| Reviewed by wargod11 on 20 June 2006 |
| 79. | .... [Rating: 10/10]
LUV IT SOO MUCH!! |
| Reviewed by Aljassmi on 21 June 2006 |
| 80. | COOL!!!! [Rating: 9/10]
MATSUMOTO JUN!!! KAKKOII DESU!!! x)
hehe..
great..can't stop laughing,,it was different with meteor garden..
shorter and we can't stop laughing..
esp. when tsukushi try to be miss japan..
haha..
u can see the lil f4.. x)
funny!!! |
| Reviewed by mitha-chan on 23 June 2006 |
| 81. | AWEsome! [Rating: 9/10]
People Always compare this drama with Meteor Garden but in My opinion, It is more short, cute and funny. The TAiwan version are too draggy. Also In this drama, there's a lot of good looking people so you won't be disappointed by first impression. I recommended you should watch this. Its a little different in the cast and plot but very addictive even if you've seen the old version. ONly 9 Episode! SO Watch it caz It doesn't waste your time at all! |
| Reviewed by lalaithx on 27 June 2006 |
| 82. | on the edge of my seat [Rating: 10/10]
i wouldnt have thought that this drama will turn out to be good...actually, good is an understatement...i should say, it was GREAT...i was hooked on this drama since episode one and i was on the edge of my seat the whole time...i stayed up all night trying to finish all 9 episodes...i was so sleepy the next day...but what the heck, its all worth it.....i havent seen the taiwanese version and a lot of people said that its better than the japanese version...but i dont care......the actors are so good...specially the lead actress, tsuzuki and the lead actor, dumyoji....i thought oguri shun looks so gorgeous on this drama and he really displayed his acting abilities...it also showed the other parts of the japanese culture...its very unique...not like any other japanese highschool drama....this is like another side of the japanese culture we dont normally see on tv...but like most of the people who gave their reviews...i wish it was longer...i heard theres a part 2 on this...i hope so...cause im looking forward to it... |
| Reviewed by mitchyko on 28 June 2006 |
| 83. | Exceeded my Expectations [Rating: 10/10]
I read the manga Hana Yori Dango a few years ago. I heard about the Meteor Garden drama in Taiwan, but I didn't watch it due to their laughable translations of F4.
However, I decided to give the J-drama HYD a chance and I was blown away. It was superb. Inoue Mao was a perfect fit for her role as Makino Tsukushi. She was a fiery soul, but she still had her cute moments. I can't think of a person to better play her role then she did. Matsumoto Jun as Doumyouji Tsukasa was also played brilliantly. He did well in his parts of being the total bastard and the parts of being a total idiot.
All in all, Hana Yori Dango is one of the best dramas I've watched for a while, and I can confidently say: watch it; you will not be disappointed. |
| Reviewed by aznkether on 25 July 2006 |
| 84. | :) [Rating: 10/10]
i really liked this drama!! i think its my fav. I watched it over and over. Matsumoto Jun is such a great actor he was soo funny. and did great!! :) :) :) |
| Reviewed by sweetkisses7574 on 1 August 2006 |
| 85. | HAV TO WATCH!! [Rating: 10/10]
i watched this loadsa times, and it was stil great!!! the cast is amazinnnn~ and i swear this is probabli better than the actual anime/manga! must watch it! ^.^ |
| Reviewed by chinayvo on 4 August 2006 |
| 86. | Cute! [Rating: 9/10]
Another J-Drama bites the dust! I have to say, I was skeptical about Hana Yori Dango, but in the end it was one of the most enjoyable J-Dramas I have ever seen! Matsumoto Jun was very fun and outrageous, and Inoue Mao was very cute. I especially enjoyed Oguri Shun. As he gets older, his acting and roles just get better and better! Everyone in this series definetly has a bright future in entertainment! This series only gets a 9 out of 10, however, for being just a bit obvious and irritating at times. |
| Reviewed by Susan on 5 August 2006 |
| 87. | Hana yori dango [Rating: 9/10]
I love this drama. its so sweet. Recomended to everyone! it was sad yet funny at the same time.
i hated the ending. but now i heard they are making a secend? so its alright now =] |
| Reviewed by xbab3 on 20 August 2006 |
| 88. | FunFun [Rating: 8/10]
HYD is a fun drama and a little refreshing given the number of sorrowful dramas out and about. It is a romantic comedy that doesn't overdo the comedic relief, nor overdo the romantic elements.
The drama is a bit predictable, and there are no cliffhangers to make you itch for the next episode. It is full of cliches, but who ever said cliches were bad things?
Inoue Mao was excellent. Her facial expressions and her "crying" was very good. She's pure and silly and funny -- the perfect actress for this role. MatsuJun was okay, as were the rest of the F4. Doumyouji Tsubaki was wonderful.
I found the story a little rushed in the end and perhaps another episode or two would have added in making the character development a bit more successful.
There was definitely a "Harry Potter" feel to the show (especially with the background music) and I found it terribly funny when Makino actually makes a reference to it. Fun stuff.
All in all, not terribly brilliant and a bit regurgitated, but still good and pleasent. |
| Reviewed by Wynter on 1 September 2006 |
| 89. | Hana Yori Dango = Happy [Rating: 10/10]
Though I was expecting a longer series, I absolutely loved the live action "Hana Yori Dango." All of the characters were perfect, especially the leads, and I even skipped half a day of work to finish the last couple of episodes (only, don't tell my boss).
Highly recommended to J-dorama fans everywhere! |
| Reviewed by temmahkrik on 3 September 2006 |
| 90. | Good Ol Silly Fun [Rating: 8/10]
This wasn't the best show ever, nor was it the worst. I can say for certain it was quite a ride. Plus Hard gay was in it too ;). Either way the whole thing felt a bit rushed at the end. |
| Reviewed by zoglog on 6 September 2006 |
| 91. | more pics! [Rating: 8/10]
One of the best jdoramas ive seen! a favorite! jun matsumoto is very talented and shota matsuda is handsome. Tsukushi and Sakurako are both cute alike. cute thing about this drama is that sometimes its funny and serious at the same time. i hope that Domyouji&Makino,Soujiroh&Yuki end up together until season2!!
Kudos to HYD! |
| Reviewed by seikosanski_09 on 17 September 2006 |
| 92. | My Absolute Favorite!! [Rating: 10/10]
I have been obsessed with the manga, anime, and TDrama. I often wondered when Japan would make their version and now that it has been released, it was worth all the wait.
This isn't just a melodrama, the story line was great and how the drama was put together surpasses any other drama that I have watched. The main casts' acting skills will make you smile and cry. They all fit their roles perfectly and I couldn't ask for more. The settings were beyond perfect for this drama. I CANNOT wait 'til the second season starts. |
| Reviewed by hmm_yeh on 19 September 2006 |
| 93. | BEST SO FAR! [Rating: 10/10]
OMG! THERE IS NO BETTER JDRAMA THAN THIS ONE RIGHT NOW! IT'S SOOOOOOOO GOOD, I'M SO EXCITED TO HEAR THEY'RE MAKING A SEASON 2!!! YES LADIES AND GENTLEMAN MY DREAMS HAVE FINALLY COME TRUE! IT COMES OUT IN JANUARY, AND I COULD JUST BURST. There's lots of mixed scenes throught the series and it just makes it a wonderful watch, in my book at least. Give it a wonderful try if you haven't already! |
| Reviewed by AngelBaby_202020 on 11 October 2006 |
| 94. | cool!! [Rating: ?/10]
way better than the taiwan counterpart!!! every scenes was all worth it!!! the story and setting was kawaii!! i love it...^_^ |
| Reviewed by promilkidd on 14 October 2006 |
| 95. | way cooler than meteor garden!!! [Rating: 10/10]
i dont think the pair mao-jun is the best but in fairness they did justice to thier roles...
the story plot is cute... so is the theme song WISH by arashi
i admire oguri shun for his performance!!! his role in gokusen 1 is immature type but look... he has grown up as a gentle man... :D |
| Reviewed by promilkidd on 14 October 2006 |
| 96. | WONDERFUL [Rating: 10/10]
Very addicting drama XD
& awesome acting by everyonee :D |
| Reviewed by jankuangel on 16 October 2006 |
| 97. | can't wait for HYD 2! [Rating: 10/10]
i've just finished watching this series...damn, it's one hell of a masterpiece.. great actings..cute actors/actresses.. matsujun is sooooooooo cool in dis drama..just like he was in gokusen.. |
| Reviewed by arbizque on 25 October 2006 |
| 98. | im lovin it [Rating: 10/10]
great jdrama. funny and romantic at many times. the casting is great. f4 and maou did well acting their character. can't wait to watch hyd 2. |
| Reviewed by lubriderm on 29 October 2006 |
| 99. | Funny and Romantic [Rating: 10/10]
After Watching Hana Yori Dango this year back in February, I started to think are there real boys just like F4 in this world?? Who knows.
As I said Jun played a very good role Tuskasa, and so did Mao who played Tusukushi along side Hanazawi Rui Orgui Shun. I couldn’t stop watching Hana Yori Dango over and over again. It’s so romantic but also funny, and it kicked off with a punch in Tuskasa’s face. However it doesn’t compete with 'Meteor Garden 1 & 2' or 'Hana Yori Dango anime’ as they were long series. I can't wait to watch Hana Yori Dango 2 next year '2007' and I hope it will be more than 9 episodes. I will be definitely reviewing it. I rate HYD 10/10 |
| Reviewed by sesil on 5 November 2006 |
| 100. | hyd rocks!!! [Rating: 10/10]
way better than its taiwan counterpart and the secong season is much awaited!!! its the best teen romance drama of the year!!! |
| Reviewed by promilkidd on 11 November 2006 |
| 101. | oguri shun is so fLaming hot! [Rating: 9/10]
you wiLL never regret watching this... |
| Reviewed by promilkidd on 12 November 2006 |
| 102. | matsujun and shun did it again!!! [Rating: 9/10]
so awesome and romantic!! the cast did weLL! |
| Reviewed by karin-chan on 13 November 2006 |
| 103. | what an expensive drama [Rating: 9/10]
whare the heLL did they got those awesome houses?! |
| Reviewed by karin-chan on 13 November 2006 |
| 104. | Hana Yori dang it [Rating: 3/10]
An impossible story with impossible characters who make you want to kick their butt. 3 points for the nice-looking sets. |
| Reviewed by shari on 21 December 2006 |
| 105. | Recommended! [Rating: 8/10]
A well-done drama, very funny at times, and very touching at times, with a great cast, even though some of the roles are stereotyped. There's not a single boring moment. |
| Reviewed by natsume on 22 December 2006 |
| 106. | Hana Yori Dango [Rating: 10/10]
This dorama is so kawaii....especially how tsukasa show's his affection to tsukushi..hehehe.LOL...it's sssssssoooooooooooo cute...it's so good....argh...i cant wait for the season 2!!!!!!! |
| Reviewed by mauwi on 3 January 2007 |
| 107. | hana yori dango [Rating: 10/10]
it was a interesting drama .....it was kind of sad in the end...love it |
| Reviewed by babii.cherry on 19 January 2007 |
| 108. | Absolutely worth watching and recommended. [Rating: 9/10]
I've watched the Taiwanese version, Meteor Garden, of Hana Yori Dango before. I have to admit I didn't liked Meteor Garden at all (unlike most people). Before I watched Meteor Garden I was full of expectations, because I'd heard it was one of the best drama's or something like that. But when I actually watched it, I felt really disappointed. But Hana Yori Dango in controversion was absolutely great. I think it's because of the cast is way better than the ones in Meteor Garden (no offence to anyone who loves Meteor Garden). It's just that Hana Yori Dango was way more realistic than Meteor Garden. The F4 in Meteor Garden wasn't that scary at all, I'd think alright a red notice, so what? But in Hana Yori Dango all the students would help F4 out and F4 really punches the students very hard and they stuff they did were way more awfull then the F4 did in Meteor Garden. Only too bad it was so short compared with Meteor Garden. |
| Reviewed by k_lam on 20 January 2007 |
| 109. | Genial [Rating: 10/10]
Todo lo que tengo que decir de este dorama es: ME ENCANTA ^_^ |
| Reviewed by Irenilla16 on 12 February 2007 |
| 110. | Quite good [Rating: 9/10]
Very funny dorama, love it!!! |
| Reviewed by Jhvx on 13 February 2007 |
| 111. | Hana Yori Dango [Rating: 8/10]
Spectacular directing, photography and soundtrack. It's just too bad that this show is too commercial, at times. I don't think it is the best drama ever, but it is not despicable too. Watch it! |
| Reviewed by kenzou_tenma on 18 February 2007 |
| 112. | Hana Yori Dango [Rating: 10/10]
It's good story and good acting of Doumyouji, Makino & Rui.
in this drama was my 1st time watched Matsumoto Jun and I become fall in love with him. Kawai... |
| Reviewed by Rika Akana on 5 March 2007 |
| 113. | Totally Kawaii! [Rating: 8/10]
i'm giving it an 8.5 cause i particularly didn't like the ending. however, it's still worth the watch.. one of the first and best dorama i have in my possession. |
| Reviewed by ssie on 14 March 2007 |
| 114. | =] [Rating: 10/10]
i LOVEEEEE this drama!!! they picked a perfect cast for it: matsujun and oguri shun were my favorites!! i am an ogurishun-fangirl, which is how i knew about this drama. at first, i really hated doumyouji, but matsujun is an amazing actor, and he got me into arashi. thought i gotta admit, hyd had sooooooo much drama that it got u PISSED. like id be eating popcorn, then someone did something REALLY stupid, and u start throwing popcorn on the screen.
overall, this is a really great drama. |
| Reviewed by Machiixx on 17 April 2007 |
| 115. | matsumoto jun as domyoji tsukasa [Rating: ?/10]
matsumoto jun one of the best actors in japan. the way he acts in hanayori dango is quite surprising than the we used to on gokusen as sawada shin. he always makes tsukushi's life miserable but later falls inlove with her. it made such a twist(sawada shin vs. haruhiko uchi) that made me excted to watcth it.=) |
| Reviewed by d-51 on 19 April 2007 |
| 116. | i love it! especially orugi shun or rui hanazawa:D [Rating: 10/10]
i really waited for hana yori dango, cause i really liked the trailers they were showing. :applaud:
i watched the first 5 episodes in the television and i was hanged into it. i can't help but to buy a cd. :mrgreen:
i watch my cd it every weekends. [b]I LOVE IT[/b] :muack:
rui hanazawa played his part very well and i really love him!haha! :woot:
i hope there would be a part 2. i really loved the show!like other jdoramas played here in the philippines:) :bow: |
| Reviewed by sara21 on 29 April 2007 |
| 117. | \(^o^)/ [Rating: 10/10]
Best jdrama!!!!!! its comedy and romance, a must watch drama^^
i absolutely love hanazawa rui <3 soooo cool!!!!!!!! love oguri shun 4eva<3
the story is similar to the anime and twdrama which i have seen but out of all 3 this have to be the best hana yori dango!!!
Its a very sweet and cute drama and the music and songs are really good!!!!!MUST WATCh!!!!!! xxx |
| Reviewed by yuki4eva on 1 May 2007 |
| 118. | My first. [Rating: 9/10]
It was my first Japanese drama. I liked it alot. I really liked the actors and actresses. |
| Reviewed by kaadonkadunk on 6 May 2007 |
| 119. | what [Rating: 7/10]
Hugely overrated drama but still enjoyable mostly for its likable leads. |
| Reviewed by ninjavsself on 30 May 2007 |
| 120. | Total Tear Jerker :`( [Rating: 10/10]
This was the first drama that made me cry over and over agin especially at the last episode :`( |
| Reviewed by shiroi_tora on 31 May 2007 |
| 121. | Cute story [Rating: 10/10]
It was amazing,this show.How they plot it and such on.I know the story,but the drama was overwhelming. It was cool and exciting.The actor inside are superb, the rich life they shows are really real.Like when giving the 300million dollars.And the cut in song was by Otsuka Ai.My favorite artist.All sum up to 10 |
| Reviewed by rhninjaxe on 11 June 2007 |
| 122. | Amazing [Rating: 10/10]
I loved it. The characters , the story , just wow. Plus I'm an arashi fan so I'm supportive of all things JUN. I'm in love with it. all the way. |
| Reviewed by Archaenon on 12 June 2007 |
| 123. | Sugoii!!!!! [Rating: 10/10]
This drama is great!!!! Even better than the Taiwan version!!!!!
Good chemistry from both Mao and Jun!!!! |
| Reviewed by wbz110 on 31 July 2007 |
| 124. | it was really good [Rating: 10/10]
i love all the actors in this show it was so good i loved it, everyone should watch it, inoue mao is so pretty!! |
| Reviewed by jdoggxd on 13 August 2007 |
| 125. | !!!SUCH A GOOD DRAMA!!! [Rating: 10/10]
Hana yori dango is de best drama ever! seriously, i've already watchd it 5 times n i stil luv it to bits! i stil cant find a drama better than dis. though it's really short(9eps), it's de best! watchd GTO, 1 litre of tears n nobuta wo produce but dis drama is stil de best for me! |
| Reviewed by skyblue91 on 12 November 2007 |
| 126. | i love hana yori dango [Rating: 8/10]
for me the japanese version F4 is better than the taiwan version coz it's obviously the original version n also not as boring as the taiwanese F4 version !! |
| Reviewed by fokey on 4 December 2007 |
| 127. | Very enjoyable, recommended [Rating: 10/10]
Much better than I expected. I thought it was going to be horrid and only started watching to keep my mother company. In the end I was hooked and am quite impressed with the high production values and both Mao Inoue and Matsumoto Jun, as well as how well paced and scripted this series is. This is infinitely better than the mess that was the Taiwanese Meteor Garden which had terrible pacing, horrible production values and actors who really couldn't act to save their lives. |
| Reviewed by kiasukid on 12 December 2007 |
| 128. | repeating is sooooo cool [Rating: 10/10]
watched it the 1st time, i loved hanazawa rui(oguri shun)....
the 2nt time i watched it, i loved domyouji tsukasa(matsumoto jun) and he was sooo cool and good at acting!
to those who haven't watched this yet, you'll certainly love it!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Reviewed by hanayoridangolover on 20 December 2007 |
| 129. | SOOOPAAHH KAWAII! ^__^ [Rating: 10/10]
This is the best drama! I've watched the anime' and Meteor Garden and I think HanaDan is the great product of the two previous versions. ^___^ The screenwriter really did a great job because he modified the storyline to fit the modern times, ne? I can't imagine Makino using a recorder to communicate when in the present situation,mobile gadgets are the current trends. YAY! Saiko! I can't wait for the HYD Final movie in April 2008! I LOVE THE DRAMA AND I LOVE SHARING THE ADDICTION WITH EVERYONE ELSE! |
| Reviewed by dheng19 on 25 January 2008 |
| 130. | Great Drama, If Somewhat Cliche [Rating: 10/10]
The first drama I watched; after seeing the anime first. Yes, sometimes unbearably cliche (Numerous fiancees, etc.), but the actors do a great job at portraying the characters.
Inoue Mao was a great Tsukushi, and Mastumoto Jun made a much quirkier and interesting Doumyouji than the one in the manga and anime. I probably enjoyed his portrayal the most, as a very serious and dedicated romantic, but a stupid, silly guy as well. I loved to hate the evil Eitoku girl gang in the drama a lot more than the anime.
The romance is cliche, cheesy, and sitcky sweet, but still nice and touching to watch. Be ready for a lot of extreme drama. It was nice to see a reluctant girl and a guy that was head over heels end up together instead of the classic, girl who is hopelessly in love with random hot guy at school, and poof! The guy falls for her back. While this did happen in HYD with Rui, it didn't end up too predictable-like, which I was glad for.
All in all, a great classic romance kind of drama. If you can't STAND some cliches, then steer clear of this drama. But if you can deal with a few predictables and still go along with the story, then I'd highly recommend it. Anyways, cliches can be great if they're played out correctly. And unlike many, this cliche was done fabulously. |
| Reviewed by Khalida on 1 February 2008 |
| 131. | Will you read this? [Rating: 9/10]
First I was hesitant to watch this dorama. I thought it was just another high school cutesie drama full of overrated young actors who are only popular because they're cute. Much to my surprise I was wrong. It's one of those I almost had to watch all the way through. I had to work the next day which prevented me from staying up all night to finish the series. There were some really funny parts in the movie and I really like Inoue Mao's expressions...they just sem to come at the right time.
One of the reasons I wanted to watch the drama was because Matsushima Nanako is in it and of course she didn't disappoint me. I was also hesitant because the main characters were mostly guys but there were a lot of cute girls in it. This is the first time I saw Inoue Mao and I thought she did an excellent job portraying her character. Everybody seems to think that Matsumuto Jun is so kakkoi but I don't see it. He did a good job though I gotta give him that. That whole F4 thing was kinda ridiculous but thank god the story focuses more on Makino Tsukushi but I wish Matsushima Nanako had more part in it though.
The OST was OK but then again I think I've grown over that boy band thing. |
| Reviewed by sinned12 on 12 February 2008 |
| 132. | Among the very best jdorama's [Rating: 10/10]
Im glad i didn't watch the anime, because this drama is amazing. The acting is something i can't describe in words, the music is fantastic, and the story is refreshing. When i started watching this drama i felt like kicking Doumyouji's ass, but he completely turned that feeling around, which makes me admire Jun's acting. And who wouldn't fall in love with Tsukushi, especially when she hit Doumyouji.... hard ;)
If you haven't seen this drama, watch it now!!! You will love it :D |
| Reviewed by epin8 on 18 February 2008 |
| 133. | =) [Rating: 10/10]
Very good drama played by very good actors/actresses and very good story.
This drama was not as predictable as people say it is. I would say that when I first watched episode 1-3 I thought FOR SURE Rui and Makino would get together. As the series went on I felt it seemed it was impossible for Makino to like Domyouji.
The music was pretty good although I prefer season two's music.
I loved the comedy and how Domyouji sucks at japanese. (how attractive ne?) Well produced and very cute story!
The ending left me greedy for more. Watch season two! It's just as great with lots more drama. |
| Reviewed by xEternal on 19 February 2008 |
| 134. | must watch! [Rating: 10/10]
matsujun's dier hard fans.. watch this! |
| Reviewed by nadiafarhana on 3 April 2008 |
| 135. | was my decision the right one [Rating: 8/10]
i must admit i've been shying away from this drama for the longest time. why you ask? it's so high on the jdrama list of top 50, obviously it must be good right? well i guess a lil explanation is in order. basically, the plot didn't interest me at all. i read it and thought to myself, this cannot work. 4 rich people, but only one of them falls in love with the 1 girl being focused on? it didn't sound too good to me. and the premise of the romance sounded wayy too cliche, girl hates guy, guy n girl are worst enemies, guy realizes he's in love with girl, akwardness, outside influence affects relationship, finally they get together. the ending was a nice cliffhanger to lead to the second season, and it does leave the viewer with a nice warm feeling knowing the romance has finally come to fruition. however, the plot, while i can see why people like it, is very cliche but to each their own preference. i must admit i can see why it is so popular, and i agree that it is a good drama, just not one i'd personally put up there as a top drama, but it was admittedly good nonetheless, seems my aversion to it was unjustified and wrong :P |
| Reviewed by aznanimedude on 4 May 2008 |
| 136. | rich against poor! [Rating: 9/10]
A new role for Matsumoto Jun, I first wondered this role that he plays a completely different character, but he has mastered with flying colours,
The I find exciting, 4 rich types that dominate a whole school, bored with strange rules, but there is always a first time!
This is a woman who has her own way! And she is opposed to the rules and against this 4 types rich!
I would also recommend the series to see! I also laugh |
| Reviewed by jed_ka on 10 May 2008 |
| 137. | Addictive [Rating: ?/10]
花より男子 is addictive. I love it and can watch again several times. |
| Reviewed by Anatoli on 16 May 2008 |
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