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| 1. | Hiiiii [Rating: 10/10]
Heyyyy
Shuji to Akira i think i love this drama...
^_^ |
| Reviewed by [{HiSaYa}] on 9 October 2005 |
| 2. | Fun Fun Fun [Rating: 10/10]
First episode is great~!! I LOVE Crazy-Drunken-Kawaii P~!!! |
| Reviewed by tInoltin on 16 October 2005 |
| 3. | nobuta wo produce is the best..... [Rating: 10/10]
this is one of the greatest drama i have ever seen,i love the characters,the plot,and everything about this drama...yamaP is so cute when he's drunk.....kawaii desu. |
| Reviewed by sharonfruits on 20 October 2005 |
| 4. | Good ;-) [Rating: 10/10]
I've watched the first two episodes. It is good so far! Great cast, kame, yamapi <3 |
| Reviewed by Shijii on 27 October 2005 |
| 5. | <3 [Rating: 10/10]
xD It's really really good. Shuji and Akira's personalities blended nicely. And Akira's bakaness made me laugh so much.
Yes, I am biased since Kame's in it, but it's still really really good. |
| Reviewed by Xialuodetianshi on 30 October 2005 |
| 6. | Interesting Cinematography [Rating: 7/10]
The color palette is very complimentary to the mood of the drama, a lot of subtle, neutral colors. The sudden switching of filters and lighting in the middle of a scene bothers me a bit, but it isolates and stresses certain moments nicely. They really work the angles and use sweeping camera movements so that, even if you don't know what is going on, it still makes for an interesting (and poignant) ride. |
| Reviewed by IronAndWine on 30 October 2005 |
| 7. | Great and Funny [Rating: 10/10]
I totally love this dorama and every chapter I saw is even better
I love Akira (Yamapi`s character) sooooo much he`s such a cute guy he`s funny sweet and never care for what people think of him he does whatever he wants whenever, totally opposite from Shuji that`s always afraid of losing his popularity although he always do good at the end...
I do believe Nobuta will end up with Shuji but If it was me I would prefer Akira to be the one winning Nobuta`s heart he was so cute in episode 5 I just can`t stop saying "kawai" hehe---- |
| Reviewed by Aisling on 16 November 2005 |
| 8. | great XD [Rating: 9/10]
this drama is great , not only they put kame-chan n pi-chan in it , the whole story is heart-warming .
the first ep is a lil dragging *too long n slow paced* but u can see that each new ep is getting more interesting n so far its an enjoyable drama to watch , the actors had done a lovely work livening their character ..
oh yeah , their friendship (shuji , akira n nobuta ) is just so sweet <3<3 |
| Reviewed by sukichan on 16 November 2005 |
| 9. | Recommended drama! [Rating: 10/10]
I love this alot! Very touching also... |
| Reviewed by cwenting on 24 November 2005 |
| 10. | Shuji n Akira rock!! [Rating: 7/10]
Yamapi has improved alot in acting (especially if compared to his performance in Sore wa, Totsuzen, Arashi no you ni...)
Wish that he be awarded as the best supporting actor in this commin' Japanese Dorama award~
Kame, too, hs done a good job~
He acts as if he's born to be Shuji!! |
| Reviewed by idetakun on 6 December 2005 |
| 11. | A must watch! [Rating: 10/10]
Its has a great story line with amazing characters and an awesome soundtrack-seishun amigo :). My two fave characters akira for his wackiness *kon* and Shuji's monologues. I like how the friendship of these three different individuals developed and strengthen. I've watched up to ep9 and will sadly miss this great drama once its finish. |
| Reviewed by lisa_takky on 15 December 2005 |
| 12. | sugoii! so nice! [Rating: 9/10]
this show is really really good! especially with kamenashi and yamapi acting so well in the show... all the jokes and funny action by the both of them jus comes so natually! super super cool. i love it when shuji gets shocked by akira's sudden appearance behind him! i cant wait to watch the last episode tonight! |
| Reviewed by JAP FREAK on 16 December 2005 |
| 13. | Heaps good drama! [Rating: 9/10]
This is actually the first Japanese drama i've seen and i love it!! Because of this i moved onto things like gokusen and others ...
This is basically a great friendship drama and i'm kinda biased coz i love YamaPi and i first watched it because he was in it. But the acting is great and i love all the funny bits in it! "Nobuta Power!" |
| Reviewed by Evil_Ellie on 20 December 2005 |
| 14. | Nobuta Power ga hoshii! [Rating: 8/10]
A brilliantly offbeat dorama with credible performances by all three main actors. An endearing story about the depth of friendship and how we all suffer and triumph with the struggles of the human condition. Worthy in many respects, this show will definitely elicit much laughter, cheer, and heartache. YamaPi gives a stellar performance as the undeniably exceptional "Akira." This character will standout as a hallmark of funny and grossly entertaining efforts given by an actor in the oft used "school dorama." Wildy funny and unique. |
| Reviewed by Tu_triky on 20 December 2005 |
| 15. | Excellent! [Rating: 10/10]
Unpredictable story with great acting by Kamenashi. This dorama features one of the best OST ever. A thriller from beginning to the end. |
| Reviewed by 8thSin on 23 December 2005 |
| 16. | Excellent Actors and Actress [Rating: 10/10]
I love watching this Drama... first cuz Kame is in it.. then there's Tomohisa.. ehhe... after i watched it... I was hook... their acting skill are great... i saw both Kame, Tomo, and Maki in other series.. and i can tell they can be very succesful later on.. can't wait to see more from them |
| Reviewed by aibakaneko on 25 December 2005 |
| 17. | Akirashock! [Rating: 7/10]
The YamaPi and Kame pairing was a great choice. Many, many funny moments with "Akira" and a generally entertaining storyline make this a very enjoyable jdorama to watch. As a bonus, it has very memorable catch-phrases and characters I've seen in some time. 'Nobuta power chunyuu!' In terms of depth, the drama was rather weak with a simple story of friendship. |
| Reviewed by Shindou on 29 December 2005 |
| 18. | Nice nice nice! [Rating: 10/10]
Really enjoyed this series~A Story abt true friendship..so touching..and Akira, Shuji and Nobuta really have chemistry~ |
| Reviewed by cwenting on 20 January 2006 |
| 19. | more than just a typical school drama! [Rating: 10/10]
this drama is completely different from what i had expected... through the episodes, the themes have become deeper, and the friendship between shuji, akira, and nobuta is one that i will always remember. :) kame's acting has improved so much in thsi compelling drama, and yamapi is so perfect as the crazy akira. maki is adorably cute in her role as the quiet nervous girl... nobuta power, chuunyuu! |
| Reviewed by sawadasmile on 21 January 2006 |
| 20. | Great drama!!! [Rating: 10/10]
I really like this drama!!!Nobuta,Shuji & Akira friendship is so touching!!!I hope there will be Nobuta 2 soon..hehex |
| Reviewed by hiroshi_ben on 22 January 2006 |
| 21. | i love shuji to akira!!! [Rating: 10/10]
i love this drama especially Shuji and Akira..though i haven't watch this drama..for me, nobuta wo produce is the best for me...ganbatte ne shuji to akira!! |
| Reviewed by naomi14 on 4 February 2006 |
| 22. | Almost a great show... [Rating: 7/10]
Well I have to say that I really liked this show. The theme song is so damn catchy, the premise is amusing, and the two main male actors are adorable (though YamaPi is the best...)
My only fault with the show lies in the ending... it's not terrible, but not what i expected from the rest of the show.
It's definitely a good show to watch though.
Now if I could just figure out the point of the ending animation.... |
| Reviewed by InuStar on 5 February 2006 |
| 23. | Nobuta wo Produce is the best ! [Rating: ?/10]
10 !!!!!!! ITS THE BEST!!!! Yamapi is so freaking hott ! all the characters r good looking and kawaii ! hehe They should really continue the series ^_^ I would watch it ... AND BUY IT ! lol ^_^ |
| Reviewed by i love Yamapi ^_^ on 6 February 2006 |
| 24. | Loved it Lots [Rating: 10/10]
When I decided to watch this drama, it was really only because Kamenashi Kazuya and Yamashita Tomohisa were going to be in it. After watching a few episodes, I realized that I liked this drama, not only because of the actors, but because of the actual drama. It wasn't easy for me to predict the outcomes like I had been able to do in other dramas I have seen prior to this one.
I laughed out loud during some episodes, and cried during others. I absolutely loved watching this drama. (I've already watched it 3 times and I still love it). Some episodes seem a little long (the first one was longgg), but I still recommend it. |
| Reviewed by noodlefreak on 7 February 2006 |
| 25. | Great and touch [Rating: 10/10]
i think the story line is pretty good...stong friendship, good actor and so actress :)...you can both laughing and crying at the same time hehe |
| Reviewed by Rowane on 16 February 2006 |
| 26. | Nice [Rating: 8/10]
Nice story and cast. Horikita Maki's performance was awesome. The plot can be slow sometimes, but if you're a girl and a cute guys fan, you'll find it perfect. :D
I had fun watching it. In my humble opinion, Horikita Maki's performance saved the show. She was very credible. If it wasn't for her, I'm not sure if it would have been that good. Yamashita Tomohisa was funny too. |
| Reviewed by tabana on 16 February 2006 |
| 27. | nobuta power~! unique & touching ^_^ [Rating: 8/10]
an interesting story about 3 mismatched personalities who came to be best of friends. :) shuji, the popular guy who spent his whole life reaching the top of the social ladder; nobuta, the introvert girl who's socially-challenged; akira, the care-free heir who tags along without invitation.
the story itself is quite compelling, the whole idea of 'adopting' an unwanted classmate, doing all sorts of things to make her feel accepted. the growing friendship btw the threesome was also heart-warming. however, the story could have showed more depth (maybe it was too short). and the ending was not solid enough either :) all in all, still worth a watch |
| Reviewed by youhei_mito on 17 February 2006 |
| 28. | Must Watch!! [Rating: 10/10]
Probably one of the best dramas I've watched. You have a mix of characters. Shuji the popular one, Nobuta the shy unpopular new girl that constantly gets bullied and Akira the funny guy. Together,they create a unique friendship which eventually develops after each obstacle. I love their constant attempts to change Nobuta and eventually how realistic the change actually was in the end. |
| Reviewed by selphie086 on 28 February 2006 |
| 29. | Nobuta Wo Produce [Rating: ?/10]
This movie was good. It has really comedic. Some scenes were very good. |
| Reviewed by in_disguised on 6 March 2006 |
| 30. | great great great [Rating: 10/10]
this is d drama that i currently labelled as the greatest drama that i hav watched!
i like the storyline mayb bcuz i'm still a student. i agree with the writer that a student who want to maintain his or her popularity is very difficult task! popular students should not impersonate someone n loose their own unique characteristics! be ourselves is the greatest thing to do. |
| Reviewed by liap2 on 12 March 2006 |
| 31. | One of the best [Rating: 9/10]
This drama is one of the three best dramas I have ever seen. It makes you warm inside, and is great to watch when you are feeling down - well, sometimes not.
Nobuta wo Produce wouldn't be the same without Kusano Akira though, and that is a fact. His role brights up the drama, and even though he has his own problems, he just endure it and helps his friends no matter what.
But, overall, I think that all the characters are very admirable. Shuuji is strong too, and Nobuta is unbelievably strong indeed!
The OST is great, as expected actually.. (^^') |
| Reviewed by Sammet on 15 March 2006 |
| 32. | so cute! [Rating: 8/10]
i like akira!!!
i think yamap acted damn well in this show... so kawaii. |
| Reviewed by JAP FREAK on 17 March 2006 |
| 33. | Love it.. [Rating: 9/10]
It is a drama worth watching. Cute guys, good story, hit song... The album is the best selling single of the year, amazing..
The characteristics of the leading roles are so strong that I couldn't forget after watching it. It is all about life. |
| Reviewed by wanderingfish7 on 18 March 2006 |
| 34. | Kame-Chan? YamaPi? Who?? [Rating: 7/10]
as of the writing of this review, a search reveals that kame comes up 72 times by itself on this page, and yamapi comes up 96... whereas kamenashi comes up 14, and yamashita a measly 11... what does this mean? once again, too many little girls here =P sigh... don't get me wrong, i actually enjoyed this drama. it was deeper than i think even the writers intended it to be. but the shining stars were horikita maki and toda erika. i just feel bad because their great performances seemed to be overlooked by the teenieboppers here... and what was up with that ending? that was a bit too homoerotic for me. furthermore, nobuta sent too many signals shuji's way during the drama for it to be left unresolved, which is exactly what happened. but mariko's ending was cute~ |
| Reviewed by gqstyle09 on 21 March 2006 |
| 35. | quite good. [Rating: 8/10]
Many seemed to enjoy this drama for the pretty boys. I did expect that. After all, it's Japan and its convenient marketing strategies. Fall of last year, almost everybody I know was nuts about this, doing the kon and whatnot. I'm not a big fan of either Kame or Yamapi, but I was pushed to watch this solely because of curiosity. I actually still couldn't believe that I consider this an overall good watch!
The story is simple and usual; themes include love, friendship and everything else cheesy. I absolutely loved the performance of the actress, Maki Horikita. I couldn't have imagined anybody else in that role. Kame was okay, actually good in my opinion and better than what I expected. There was indeed an improvement in Yamapi, and his character Akira was a sweetie. I also liked Erika Toda's performance. :)
I never bargained for anything more than the usual in Nobuta. wo Produce, and indeed it was as typical as every other youth-centric drama. But it was good in its own simple way, made me laugh a lot of times and stressed on what friendship really meant. I would recommend this to anybody who likes those entertaining and light-hearted dramas that hold very simple meaning. I liked it! |
| Reviewed by Antique Pop on 3 April 2006 |
| 36. | way beyond my expectations [Rating: 10/10]
this is a drama that got me back into Jdorama watching i thinK~ after like my last dorama was Orange Days i think haha~
last fall.. i was just bored and then my friend was gah-gah-ing over Yamashita Tomohisa ~ I know about him i watched lots of drama with him in~ he never impressed me much
and Kamenashi.. ugh.. i know who kattun are.. and uh.. i didn't like them~~
all i wanna say is.. i wasn't a fan gurl~ (well it's not after this that i started to notice these younger Johnny boys Yamashita and Kamenashi~ i've always liked Domoto Tsuyoshi. Takizawa, Kimura's acting a lot)
out of curiosity i watched cuz the plot sounded quite light hearted~~
as i watched the 1st epi i just thought UGH to Kamenashi (his eyebrows! ahha) and Yamashita was overacting so much
but i continued to watch epi2 and 3~ and it caught my attention~
this drama is light hearted (Akira outshines everyone i think~ his performance got better as the episodes got further) and fast paced with many serious stuff in it too~ like talks bout frendship and growing up and stuff that many of us might have encountered b4~ and we can really relate to it~
you can't help but say "ii na.. seishun" when watching~~
Kamenashi proves himself to be the material of "main character" ~ his acting is so natural how ever the character he needs to portray.. ~ i now understand that it's not "outta Nowhere" that he's one of the most popular teen idols these days~
Yamashita ~ he improved a lot n i think it's his 1st time putting "heart" into the acting~ hope he will not flunk in Kurosagi~ i just find him a bit unatural when he acts "cool" and "serious" ~
Horikita is def fresh and with losta potential! i like so a lot! so cute!
but most of all i think props have to given to the awesome script writer ~ and adaptatation to drama from the novel was awesome~
i was kinda disappointed how the ratings werent too high tho~
this drama is total recommendation~ a drama that i'd rewatch for sure!
btw... i don't think that Nobuta and Shuuji's affair was "unresolved" ~ cuz there was the confessing scene @ the end~ but then they both know that frendship > romantic love ~ that's why they kinda kept it subtle~~
Nobuta definitely liked Shuuji ~ but this romantic part of the story was turned into really subtle and let the watchers to ponder about~~ main focus is that friendship rox haha |
| Reviewed by Lulurz on 12 April 2006 |
| 37. | Nobuta POWER! Chu-nyu. [Rating: 7/10]
It was a cute drama, although a little corny at some point, the plot was quite comforting. I think that Kamenashi & Yamashita make a pretty quaint duo, although it was shocking to see Yamashita play another role other than serious & cool. He plays a weirdo pretty good I'd have to say, he is like Tackey, and I believe his acting career can go as far.
The girl I was shocked about too, because she played in Densha Otoko as the younger sister and was such a high school girl that hated her brother, but in this, WOW she changed. A shy girl who was teased by other students, this is a plus for her. She can do such a change in roles, although pieces of her acting as Nobuta were a little iffy.
The ending was a little...I dunno it was questionable. I couldn't predict it, but it wasn't smooth either, but I guess it's kind of satisfying since everyone ended happy, though Akira's conflict between loving Nobuta & being with Shuuji was a little confusing and challenging to accept with what he chose to go to in the end...
All in all, this drama is calm story & the little boy playing Shuuji's brother was adorable. In Engine he didn't get much, but this one you get to see the brotherly side. Sooo adorable, this drama is good for the Johnny fans, & a person who likes to watch high school dramas. ^-^ |
| Reviewed by Kirari Ililah on 14 April 2006 |
| 38. | .................waiting [Rating: 3/10]
i just finished watching the third episode. Im still waiting for the part where this drama gets good. |
| Reviewed by itachi666 on 16 April 2006 |
| 39. | The Best so far [Rating: 10/10]
Surprisingly deep in meaning for a teen drama. Love Akira's unique character and some very memorable, touching dialogues. |
| Reviewed by muffin707 on 19 April 2006 |
| 40. | Nobuta Wo Produce [Rating: 10/10]
Such an awesome storyline, makes me wish I could read the book. The friendship between Shuji, Nobuta and Akira is really heartwarming. There's just something about the whole drama, which makes it so awesome, refreshing and well told. |
| Reviewed by azzwipe on 23 April 2006 |
| 41. | good [Rating: 9/10]
very good dorama. Horitakiu maki played well. camera san did his job well. in this dorama, we can cry,but we can laugh as well.
nobuta power cyu~ nyu |
| Reviewed by oToyz on 29 April 2006 |
| 42. | <3 [Rating: 9/10]
this drama is realli cute =)
teaches you about friendship haha |
| Reviewed by xkeita_x3x on 4 May 2006 |
| 43. | >_< [Rating: 10/10]
This drama is soooo good. It had its comedic parts and its drama and it really keeps you interested. I loved Yamashita in this drama! He's so funny.<3 |
| Reviewed by idiscolikeathug on 14 May 2006 |
| 44. | i love kazuya [Rating: 10/10]
kame is the cutest! |
| Reviewed by xkeita_x3x on 17 May 2006 |
| 45. | loved it [Rating: 10/10]
Loved it from beginning to end. I stopped watching dramas for a long time, but this was the one that got me back into the drama craze. The plot, though at first glance seems pretty typical, was actually (somehow) very original (I'm still not sure how they pulled this off! I'm truly impressed), the acting was fantabulous, the characters were omg-so-cute, and their relationships were sweet without being corny. A very light-hearted yet gripping drama. Highly recommended! |
| Reviewed by iminai on 19 May 2006 |
| 46. | Touching [Rating: 9/10]
Loved it, I only give it a 9 since the ending seemed less than satisfying. It was really funny at times. The acting was good. The supporting cast of the high school classmates and the staff were all good as well. I think the staff deserves extra mention since they were some of the most colorful characters, especially the principal and teachers. Add in the great theme song and a nice animation sequence and you have a highly entertaining Jdrama. Definitely one of the better ones I've seen so far. I want to see more YAMAPI, I hope he does more dramas. |
| Reviewed by bettebogart on 20 May 2006 |
| 47. | entertaining [Rating: 9/10]
being a JE fan, i think it's a must to see something like NwP coz yannoe.. you just must. it was very very entertaining and very very crack. it has some fantasy touches to it and though i dun like kame that much, i enjoyed it for the crack and the arm-flailing pi it provided. yes.
BUT OMG STAND UP STILL WINS EVERYTHING. |
| Reviewed by pulang tala on 2 June 2006 |
| 48. | shuji-kun to akira-kun.. [Rating: 10/10]
what a funny drama..
ESPECIALLY..there are kazuya-kun+yamappi take a part..
huaaaaaa..
love this movie..
A MUST SEEN DRAMA!!! |
| Reviewed by mitha-chan on 4 June 2006 |
| 49. | .. [Rating: 6/10]
This was an okay drama. It didn't blow me away. It was just.. okay. =/ hahaha. The ending is AWFUL. It would have been better if they had thought of a better ending. |
| Reviewed by viet_la_amour on 9 June 2006 |
| 50. | good drama [Rating: 10/10]
this drama is really meaningful for friendship......
love akira n shuji.....they r really great actor.... |
| Reviewed by weitingd on 13 June 2006 |
| 51. | lovely [Rating: 10/10]
much cute and funny drama!!!
yamapi is so kawaii and kamenashi-kun is so hot in the drama!!!
they are very good actors!!!! |
| Reviewed by saa_chan on 23 June 2006 |
| 52. | did i miss something? [Rating: 5/10]
I was anticipating something special from nobuta wo produce since it grabbed the best drama award and some best acting awards along with it, but somehow I think the plot was never well developed enough, and ended up making the drama only a mediocre product.
I understand the distinction between the different characters, each with their own misfit problem, Shuuji appearing to be an overcomer, Akira ignoring/not acknowledging his misfit problem, and Kotani acknowledging but unwilling to overcome hers. The story kicks off with how the guys try to help kotani by reinventing her to become the popular girl in school only to find out in the end that she helped give them strength and support, esp the nasty turn of events when shuuji's popularity drops overnight and finds himself in an unpleasant situation. I think in a sense, these parts of the plot are intricate and with a nice twist [(1)referring to the popular can never underestimate how things can overturn for him/her and (2) that kotani, however weird and abnormal she seems, is opening herself up as a friend, and her unusual self is enough to be a friend in a time of need], and more could have been done to further develop them. I for one was so impatient seeing how they are gonna reinvent Kotani, and wanted them to speed up, but the drama just kept moving on at crawling speed leaving me exasperated (they took really long to get that her cut her hair). There were some touching moments in the drama, esp when they put together the ghost mansion/house for the festival. The friendship between the 3 are supposedly strong, reflected by the fact that akira and nobuta both chose to trust shuuji when he was ostracized but I never felt that bond was strong when they had their chats on the rooftops. I had a feeling the drama was trying to convey something, but that something just remained surface deep and wasn't able to penetrate through the walls. If there's one special thing abt the drama, I think it'll be how unartificial the plot is. The story is kept simple, and there's no further adornment to purposely reach a climax point or to cause an adrenaline rush for viewers. I view that as one of the pros and not a con.
Out of the 3 main characters, I think kame did a decent job, he pretty much fit his role. Kotani's character was kinda weird, esp how she'd drag her two feet to school with her head hung low, then all of a sudden when she does her nobuta power pose, it was kinda fast and smooth as if she's 'normal'. I've seen a lot of people acting as outcasts, but this just didn't seem to pull off for me. Her acting was anime-like, however I couldn't yet relate that to a drama. Akira's character too was kinda unusual, esp how he gets drunk over soy milk (?). I feel Yamapi did not have a chance to fully develop his character compared to Shuuji who Kame played. I've heard so many good reviews that I was kinda let down. Have been searching high and low reading other people's reviews to see if there's something I missed to grasp in the drama. Putting aside comments such as Akira's soooo cute when he's drunk and such (though I agree Yamapi's good looking), I regret to say I never trully felt emotionally moved compared to other dramas. I still think Nobuta wo produce won the awards because of an affecting quality. I might watch it a second time, this time DVD quality videos, to make sure compromised video quality wasn't the affecting factor, though I highly doubt so. |
| Reviewed by webfeet on 27 June 2006 |
| 53. | Unexpectedly good [Rating: 8/10]
Good script, check. Unique story, check. Good actors, unbelievably.. yes. The actors here actually did a good job or maybe even great job on this dorama. From Akira to Shuji to Nobuta.. they were all played well. KUDOS.
At first I thought people(mostly girls) just voted for this dorama.. because of "eyecandy".. but after watching it, I finally understood why it's on the top10.
It's hilarious, touching, and light to watch. The chemistry between the 3 leads were electrifying. The story is very new and will keep you interested. One of the best school doramas out there.
A MUST WATCH for guys and girls.
Minus 2 for the stupid ending though. Other than that.. you should go and check it out.
After watching this.. i find myself saying KON KON.. |
| Reviewed by AZNBryan on 4 July 2006 |
| 54. | Stop the whining! [Rating: 3/10]
I am currently on the second to last episode and I have to say, this is the first Japanese drama that I've seen that I haven't fully enjoyed. It's far too slow. I am having a great deal of trouble finishing the episodes in all honesty.
Now it could be that I'm at a different place in my life than the show's target audience, but the characters whine far too much. And this critique is coming from someone who has a high tolerance for whiny teenagers. After all, I love Holden Caulfield from Catcher in the Rye!
Now, as for what's good about the show. Nobuta is adorable, but the other characters really don't strike a chord with me. Now it could be that I had high hopes for this drama, but it just isn't that good. I've been forcing myself to finish this series in the hopes that it will get better, but I fear with just one episode left, it's going no where! I really wish I could have given this a good review! I had such high hopes for the drama! |
| Reviewed by tsukushi on 10 July 2006 |
| 55. | STORY ROCKS! [Rating: 10/10]
This is by far the best drama I have ever seen. The story is amazing and the characters are so good. You'll never see these three main characters in any other drama. They're so true to real life and the whole drama keeps you on your toes. |
| Reviewed by Wynter on 27 July 2006 |
| 56. | Good Friends Are Hard To Come By [Rating: 9/10]
Good friends are hard to come by, and sometimes those reasons are because we often push away others for what we think is best for ourselves. The lack of trust is often a by-product of selfishness.
I hate the word "expectation" because it has the rather high potential of being destructive. Many times expectations set us up for unnecessary downfalls. I watched Nobuta wo Produce with rather large expectations. Rather than crashing down on itself, the show scaled up the "wall of expectation" with incredible ease -- a popular show proved itself worthy of my tears.
Nobuta wo Produce attacked almost every one of my soft points. For example, one of the best characters, Uehara Mariko (played by Toda Erika, who did a fabulous job of being hot), despite her hanging relationship having been blown away by truthful words, realized how important that truth was and continued to care for her crush as much as she used to. It takes incredible strength of character to do that. I believe this is part of what makes this drama so special -- the fact that each character learns and grows from their high school experiences.
I found myself tearing up at certain points at almost every episode, many times dabbing my eyes at points that don't even make much sense to shed a tear at (I do this often). I was sorta disappointed at how formulaic each episode was with the blatant "theme" having to be solved by the three main characters, but the writing was done so well and the acting every bit as good as the writing that for the most part I didn't care. Every episode had me at attention and ready to face the next thing it was going to dish out. Near the middle of the series it had my complete trust that it was going to move me by the end of each episode.
This was my second exposure to Kamenashi Kazuya, as I started (and finished) this series after watching the first three episodes of Sapuri. Watching Sapuri, I wasn't too interested in this actor, but in Nobuta wo Produce, he did a good job of being the loner wearing the popular guy mask. Yamashita Tomohisa did particularly well acting as the eccentric self-proclaimed friend; after watching the episode 0 special and ending special you get a clear view of how abstractly different his character and real persona is. And like many people, I first saw Horikita Maki in Densha Otoko with an obviously tiny role as Densha's sister. I felt she didn't really get a chance to spread her wings in Nobuta wo Produce. She did a great job being the one who gave up on the world, her dark, brooding personality screaming for help. I know her role required this the whole time, but besides frowns and tearing frowns, topped with several half-assed smiles, did really allow her to cover a decent emotional expanse. Still, her character here was extraordinarily different than Densha's, so that warrants some merit.
Nobuta wo Produce was a great series and knowing full well that it would never get a second season like most other good dramas, I bet you 20 bucks that they could easily come up with another season of material for this. And that is a great thing for a show to have: potential. Excellent drama! |
| Reviewed by chesed on 1 August 2006 |
| 57. | Nobuta Power Rocks!! [Rating: 9/10]
I dun have lot of things to say just... AKIRA SHOCKED!!!
Just watch it and you'll figure it out..
Se.....Nobuta
KoN..kOn!!! to Bye-Bye Bicycle |
| Reviewed by elinna on 4 August 2006 |
| 58. | Nobuta Power... ENTER! [Rating: 10/10]
When I first heard of this drama, I didn't think that I'd like it very much. At last I watched it... and discovered it to be one of the best dramas I have seen! Nobuta Power... ENTER! The relationship of Shuji and Akira was very cool. It wasn't until the end that I understood that this was more a drama about their friendship, and not just about Nobuta. At first Akira was a bit annoying, but he definetly grew to be my favorite character after Shuji! The only dissapointments I had in this series were how Shuji and Nobuta never hooked up, and how Nobuta was left behind in the end. It was an almost-sad, but satisfyingly happy ending. |
| Reviewed by Susan on 5 August 2006 |
| 59. | A Funny yet Touching Dorama [Rating: 10/10]
Frankly, I almost stopped watching when I first watched.
Luckily, i keep myself watching, if not i would have regret much.
I have watched it thrice, and cried thrice.
It's a touching show at the same time, there are funny scenes.
Love the way the show cast their frienship, the way shuuji change.
Though I don't really like the ending =D
worth watching show!~ |
| Reviewed by idiotgurl on 8 August 2006 |
| 60. | A heartwarming story on friendship (mainly) and lo [Rating: 9/10]
This is one of the best j-dramas i've ever watched. Though its storyline is simple, it goes smoothly. Loved yamapi as Akira. he totally brings all the fun & laughter into this drama. Kame is OK as Shuji. But seriously, I prefer yamapi much more. =P This drama is definitely worth a watch. YOU WILL NOT REGRET WATCHING IT! =) |
| Reviewed by yamapi^rawk on 9 August 2006 |
| 61. | =) [Rating: 10/10]
A very cute story, and characters. Can't wait to see more |
| Reviewed by AppleTree on 21 August 2006 |
| 62. | only a so-so.... [Rating: 7/10]
This is only a so-so drama, never understand why people praised it so much. Despite the fact that I really love and adore Yamapi, I feel that this is only the same old theme which Japanese dramas always hook to. Most shocking to learn that this drama got the best drama award... gosh... why not one liter of tears.... and Kame.. best actor... my goodness.. how could it be! What a dissapointment... huhh... sorry for the fans.. but this is my true feeling about this drama... |
| Reviewed by Tukata on 3 September 2006 |
| 63. | Best movie [Rating: ?/10]
Watching this movie make me always think to have 3 best friends that always encourage each other. I love Akira..... |
| Reviewed by nikegurl on 13 September 2006 |
| 64. | Hilarious [Rating: 8/10]
This was hilarious. I wasn't fond of how Shuji looked, he was far too feminine for my eyes, that's why I had to lower the rating [no offense to those who love him]. But Akira is ridiculously adorable!! I can see why this drama had a high viewership. |
| Reviewed by hmm_yeh on 19 September 2006 |
| 65. | A new kind of school drama [Rating: 7/10]
A couple of key things make this drama different: a pretty original plot and different directing. This makes the drama unique and stand out from all the other school dramas which i feel has been overdone in recent years.
This one is not too extreme like Stand Up, but not too traditional where it's always a teacher trying to inspire some gone-astray students.
The plot isn't that one-dimensional and at times throws in a few surprises here and there. Also, the cinematography is great, and has a comic-book touch to it. |
| Reviewed by Hiro Toyo on 24 September 2006 |
| 66. | Shuji & Akira [Rating: 10/10]
are so cute!
absolutely loved this drama~ rewatched certain parts :] |
| Reviewed by jankuangel on 16 October 2006 |
| 67. | LOL [Rating: 10/10]
Love this drama. Excellent because it made me laugh. Like, a lot. asdf;lkjjk XD
Most enjoyable Japanese drama I have seen so far~ |
| Reviewed by pipipi on 4 November 2006 |
| 68. | It was pretty good [Rating: 9/10]
For some odd reason it was addicting to watch. At first I was like "great.. it's boring" then I realized i was a little too quick to judge. When Kame blamed the fish for why the willow tree is gone is just hilarious. For me it was some-what refreshing. ^_^ maybe i'm just being a fob.. ehh |
| Reviewed by heyydee on 5 November 2006 |
| 69. | Funny/ Emotion [Rating: 5/10]
Watching Nobuta Wo Produce, I found that it had a great deal to offer. For someone who is new at school would usually get along with eveyone however Nobuta did'nt as she was separate from eveyone else. She has a different lifestyle from everyone else at school. So this is where Shuji & Akira come in, where they try to make Nobuta the most popular girl at school, however it's a big shame that I never had a chance to see the last 2 episodes, but I'm sure that they ended well. |
| Reviewed by sesil on 11 November 2006 |
| 70. | thank god it's not another highschool dorama fille [Rating: 8/10]
Surprisingly good. Some parts felt absurd.
The ending was so so. Probably the best Yamapi acting ever...
And i'm so glad this wasn't just another dorama about a class filled with brandals trying to be 'better' since there are already so many... |
| Reviewed by monta on 17 November 2006 |
| 71. | so so [Rating: 6/10]
maybe i would have like it more if i was still in highschool dealt w/ the usual adolescent themes: identity crisis & alienation, though no real love triage in this one. i cant see how this won the 47th Television Acadamy Awards for best drama. must have been a bad year for dorama. |
| Reviewed by jchurch on 19 November 2006 |
| 72. | SKY HIGH! [Rating: 10/10]
above is the feeling i recieve when watching this drama, it is extremely entertaining, with side plots left and right, it never really gets to a point, however with every episode you watch, you get more into the drama. If you are looking for entertaiment this is the drama for you. ja na! |
| Reviewed by mr_dreamboy on 20 November 2006 |
| 73. | A fresh teen drama without a pimple [Rating: 10/10]
A well-written and inspiring story of friendship between three misfits who find themselves and help one another as their popularity rises and falls. |
| Reviewed by shari on 21 December 2006 |
| 74. | NewBBIe [Rating: 8/10]
erm... not yet watsh toda erika in action,oni watch her in DN and DN 2 i lyk her misa role .......AMANE MISA...so cute going to watch tis soon ba still dl-ing...hope it will run faster cant wait to see her soon..so cute... |
| Reviewed by crusader__89 on 8 January 2007 |
| 75. | One of the best dramas around [Rating: 10/10]
Yamashita, Kamenashi, and Horikita are awesome! I actually didn't know if I would like Nobuta after the first episode (a thought Akira was an obnoxious character and that the show overall was just a little too weird). Boy was I wrong. If you feel the same after ep 1, stay with it. It won't just grow on you, you actually be addicted. It's that good. Kamenashi is great as popular but flawed Shuji, and Yamashita works perfectly as oddball Akira (who becomes surprisingly philosophical as the show progresses). Finally, Horikita plays Nobuta as well as anyone could. Great performances all around. Don't miss it. |
| Reviewed by kusaisaru on 16 January 2007 |
| 76. | Luvthis dorama [Rating: 10/10]
kawai desu ne!!??? i luv this dorama very much!! |
| Reviewed by kirechan on 6 February 2007 |
| 77. | Classic [Rating: 10/10]
Fall 2005 was when I started watching Jdramas on a regular basis and I was spoiled rotten with the likes of HYD, 1LoTs and my favorite of the three, Nobuta wo Produce.
Awesome cast. Tatta Hitotsu no Koi and Sapuri were godawful but Kamenashi Kazuya gives a standout performance as Shuji.
Yama-pi's performance was completely offbeat but extremely entertaining and equally outstanding. So many classic catchphrases. Horikita Maki also did a great job. Could not believe she was the same person who played the role of bi&chy sister in Densha Otoko.
Supporting cast was great all-around.
Awesome soundtrack with that distinctive Yoshihiro Ike sound.
Excellent/innovative camerawork and cinemetagrophy.
The ending was subpar but the story overall was magnificent.
This will always be one of my favorite dramas even though the actors involved particpated in horrendously crappy works such as Kurosagi and Tatta Hitotsu shortly after. hahaha. |
| Reviewed by doubledown11 on 29 April 2007 |
| 78. | Good dorama, worth watching [Rating: 10/10]
At first I thought it was an overated dorama, but after watching all the chapters I can say that I truly understand why is in the top ten!!! Lovely dorama which shows the importance of friendship and a great cast and a good ending, maybe the opening animation could be better , haha |
| Reviewed by Jhvx on 29 April 2007 |
| 79. | Great [Rating: 10/10]
Best drama for me, so far! I always preferred adding a little love or romance spice to any drama but the purity of the relationship between friends as well as family in this drama is simply amazing, I totally forgive the lack of clarity about the romance. Acting is great! How can you ever forget their lines??? They're so unique! |
| Reviewed by Beniesda0407 on 11 May 2007 |
| 80. | Just Amazing [Rating: 10/10]
This may have been the most interesting drama I've ever seen. This non linear story makes this drama so outstanding. Maki is so good as Nobuta in this dorama. Such a strange dorama... makes it even more interesting. I hardly ever saw a so beautiful view of Friendship. Indeed deserves the best.
±κπ©ΔΊ³’I |
| Reviewed by supermulet on 29 May 2007 |
| 81. | hmmmm [Rating: 7/10]
I don't enjoy doramas for their cute leads and whatnot like I see a lot of people do. This drama was pretty entertaining if not particulary stimulating in any sense. |
| Reviewed by ninjavsself on 30 May 2007 |
| 82. | Kon ^.^ [Rating: 10/10]
AKIRA SHOCK!!!>.<
AKIRA DOWN!!! XP
hahahaha..
it's cool..
At first i didn't realize how cool and funny Akira... But now,, i really like the character of Kusano Akira..
the way he called Shuji,'shuu-ji-kun'..
the way he walked...
it's just make me laugh.. hahahaha
BUT still,, my fave is Shuji-kun..
he's sooo georgeous... XD |
| Reviewed by Shi_4 on 2 June 2007 |
| 83. | Great Film PRODUCE [Rating: 10/10]
This is my first review even though I'm lazy but I think, I must tell that this film really SUPERB..In this film you can learn many things about friendship, trusting & believing people and how to care to another person. It has a good morale and lesson especially when you overcome a problem with your environment (that you don't like maybe especially in the scholl)..
Maybe it can make you loves your friend or parents more (hoping for that)..
It is highly recommended...
Ganbatte kudasai (^-^) |
| Reviewed by Chris_Ito on 8 June 2007 |
| 84. | Nobuta Wo Produce [Rating: 10/10]
i was quite interested to find out taht this drama had managed to beat out one of my top if not most favorite dramas, 1 litre of tears, in the drama awards for best drama, best music, best actor, best suporting actress and so forth. so i had hig expectations beginning this series that it had to have been good to prove that it had the quality to have bested waht i believe was an all time great drama. i am happy to say i was not in the least disappointed. the insert song green willow has become the uncontested top song in my most played list, the actors did superb jobs in their roles and played them out to perfection, the storyline was quite refreshing as it is less a romance than a motivational dramas chronicling the evolution of a shy girl who taps into her inner being and manages to, with help, evolve into a much better person, one who is confident in herself and her actions. while i didn't find myself crying to the extent i had been for other dramas, make no mistake, i did not leave this show with dry eyes. i highly recommend this show to any who ask about it |
| Reviewed by aznanimedude on 25 June 2007 |
| 85. | one of the best! [Rating: 10/10]
this is one of the dramas that had a lasting impression on me, its the best friendship-themed japanese drama that ive see. the trio, Akira-Nobuta-Shuiji, had the best chemistry. the story was very touching and endearing, its one of the dramas that ill never get tired of watching. |
| Reviewed by marienella on 18 July 2007 |
| 86. | chyea! [Rating: 10/10]
two words.. chyea!!!! |
| Reviewed by mr_dreamboy on 12 August 2007 |
| 87. | >_< [Rating: ?/10]
This is so funny, YamaPis acting is best, like he is drunk all the time |
| Reviewed by Ohmiya on 16 August 2007 |
| 88. | Yamapi...<3<3<3<3 [Rating: 10/10]
I really love this drama...kame & Yamapi are awesome...<3<3<3 |
| Reviewed by hanipazui on 20 August 2007 |
| 89. | Yamapi...<3<3<3 [Rating: 10/10]
I really LOVE this drama...kame & Yamapi are awesome...<3<3<3 |
| Reviewed by hanipazui on 20 August 2007 |
| 90. | not bad [Rating: 5/10]
to me this drama lacked depth, there was nothing keeping me hooked, the characters seemed a little extreme, but it is a good drama for light watching and some good laughs |
| Reviewed by Ψήq on 21 August 2007 |
| 91. | Surprisingly Good [Rating: 10/10]
I don't give many 10 ratings but I think that this drama was excellent all around. The first half of the show was lighthearted and funny. The second half really brought the power; it was drama in every sense of the word. When you're watching the shows, you can't help but notice the director's work. The director uses slow motion for emphasis, spot lighting for isolating characters, and colored lighting to change moods to name a few. How someone can balance artistic direction with emotional acting is amazing to see in a drama. I think Shuji's progression as a person throughout the show was believeable. Akira's behavior (like he's always high) was interesting. He kinda overacted a bit in the 1st episode but lightened it the rest of the way. Nobuta was easily likeable. People think this way about such and such and Nobuta is there to offer the contrary and it works. Very much a breath of fresh air (although she was only supposed to smile in the last episode, she breaks character when she's laughing in one of the episodes shortly before the finale). The 2 problems I have with the drama dealt with resolve. Akira all of a sudden expresses his feelings for Nobuta but they quickly go away by the end of the episode for the most part. My 2nd problem was with the shared dream. I'm not talking about Santa visiting, I'm talking about Aoi jumping off the roof. That was hardly believeable. And the impression of the fall on the ground was comedic. I see where they were going but it wasn't executed well. Overall this show though, is a must see! Its funny when it needs to be funny and sad when it needs to be sad. Shuji's isolation from the rest of the class was an amazing scene. There are two things that I wanted to add to the drama if I had final cut as a director. 1 - I wanted Bando to eventually go to Go-Yokudo herself, after her make-up with Nobuta, and not get kicked out because the owner sees she has become beautiful and a good person. 2 - The willow tree that was removed in the 1st episode should have appeared at Shuji's new school rather than overseas somewhere. That would have really brought things around. If you think about it, the major characters (Shuji, Akira, Nobuta, Aoi, and Mariko) had a lot of depth. You can't-not think about things and expect the drama to explain everything in the little time they have. Definitely a surprising drama and if you think that any of the storylines were cliche, I bet you Nobuta wo Produce does a better job than most dramas out there. A 10! A f**king 10! |
| Reviewed by himitsu-kun on 23 August 2007 |
| 92. | Yamapi, maki..ijou [Rating: ?/10]
what more can u ask...maki and yamapi kawaii...nobuta powaa enter!!kyaaaa |
| Reviewed by ryuuseigun on 27 September 2007 |
| 93. | Nobuta Wo Produce [Rating: 10/10]
It's all about friendship.... makes me appreciate my friends more... |
| Reviewed by kyon-kyon chan on 28 September 2007 |
| 94. | Nobuta [Rating: 8/10]
Everyone told me to watch it, and since everyone was right about watching HYD, I decided to.
I like the plot of this and all, but for some reason, it didn't catch my interest the way I wanted it to. I mean, yes, they're great actors, and they're all good looking, but in the end, I forgot what happened during the course of the show.
And that's my review. |
| Reviewed by b0redomness on 10 October 2007 |
| 95. | hurmm~ [Rating: 10/10]
the bestest drama ever!!! |
| Reviewed by frh88 on 15 November 2007 |
| 96. | You won't regret watching this drama [Rating: 10/10]
I am not a fangirl of Kame-kun or Yamapi. Purely love this drama for its plot and natural charisma between the characters. Hilarious and touching and thought-provoking. OST is great. |
| Reviewed by hoshi2307 on 14 December 2007 |
| 97. | EXCELLENT DRAMA [Rating: 10/10]
if you want to laugh,cry ,be inspired,be moved and appreciate friendship more... watch this..heart-warming drama .... provided with a great background music ,superb actors and actresses make this drama a MASTERPIECEmaki-chan,yamapi-kun,kame-kun :)) |
| Reviewed by gluttonestpalaka on 7 January 2008 |
| 98. | Not bad [Rating: 7/10]
I personally think this drama is overrated. The plot isn't the greatest and the execution is just okay. |
| Reviewed by bakafool on 17 February 2008 |
| 99. | I laughed out loud 5 times and cried once [Rating: 9/10]
I was unimpressed with the first episode. So unimpressed I wanted to cry for the time I had wasted. I couldn't understand why people said this was one of the best they'd ever watched.
Perhaps I laid my judgment too soon.
This IS one of the best I've ever watched, and I haven't been watching many good dramas lately. From the second episode onwards, the series drew me in. The storyline was simple and very, very sincere, and I loved the fact that it wasn't over-dramatized or trying too hard to impress.
The chemistry between the three leads was particularly impressive. I'm not a big fan either of them, but they did a very good job of it. I can't think of anyone else who could be Shuji, Akira or Nobuta, that was how good they were. I particularly enjoyed Yamashita's quirky portrayal of Akira. Thumbs up. Two thumbs up.
The side characters were perhaps, a little underdeveloped, especially Bando who seemed to be the main antagonist - right up until about, episode 3 or 4, and then disappeared from the face of the earth - but this show IS Shuji, Akira and Nobuta.
I've probably repeated this word many times, but I'll just repeat it again - this drama was IMPRESSIVE. So much so, for the first time in my history of watching J-dramas, I wish there was more to come. Ten episodes of a good thing isn't enough. |
| Reviewed by Limes on 5 March 2008 |
| 100. | nice [Rating: 10/10]
a lot of fun " umai" |
| Reviewed by Rokugatsu Ken on 20 March 2008 |
| 101. | i REALLY love it!! kawaii---:p [Rating: 10/10]
i love the kamapi-ttandem..:p hahaha..hope that it will have season 2..
i love yamapi the most!! especially his moves..
~kon!!
~nobuta power....chunyuuu!!!
and the way he laughs..
love!!!!! :P |
| Reviewed by *kawaii*---ana~kun on 25 March 2008 |
| 102. | wooooooooohhhhhhhhhh [Rating: 9/10]
wow!this j-drama is really cool...it talks about real friendship...☺
hope everyone will watch this |
| Reviewed by ru_an on 16 April 2008 |
| 103. | A masterpiece to be surprised! [Rating: 10/10]
A wonderful SchulDrama with much feeling!
I fine the whole series with astonished seen, I have cried, laughed and with much excitement seen the end!,
I would say that it deals with the everyday school problem and the school complex people!
So, I recommend penetrate to the masterpiece! |
| Reviewed by jed_ka on 24 April 2008 |
| 104. | Very good, better than I thought. [Rating: 9/10]
I thought it would be a typical teen drama, but this has surprising depth and warmth. It started off slow. I didn't understand why people liked this so much except for all the teeniebopper fangirls of Yamashita Tomohisa and Kamenashi Kazuya. I almost stopped watching it after the first episode, but I continued on to see what's so special about it, and I'm glad I stayed with this drama.
The three main characters have incredible chemistry; they play off one another very well. They're just so likable. I didn't like Horikita Maki in Hana Kimi because I found her annoying, but in here, I find her endearing. I don't like Kamenashi Kazuya, but he's a revelation in here.
It's about three lonely people from different cliques coming together to become best friends. Their bond is so strong that nothing or no one can penetrate it. It makes me nostalgic for when I had such good friends in school. I love themes about friendship. What I also liked about this is that there's no romance. They keep it light, almost non-existent, and just focus on the friendship.
And, the theme song is one of the catchiest I've ever heard in a drama. I love it. |
| Reviewed by whatever0024 on 3 May 2008 |
| 105. | .... [Rating: ?/10]
Guys This drama is AMAZING....actors too but it would be MUCH MUCH MUCH better if the ending was different..you know...
In the end it didn't tell us about the Old man ( i mean this guy with the bookshop or about the teacher..)<-- i mean the woman with the ""ninjah"" moves :) i cant remember names now..(sorry)
I am trying to say that the whole time in that drama they were mysterious...they were all the time there to help...Anyway.. Nice drama but not so good ending :P |
| Reviewed by lovej4panM on 8 May 2008 |
| 106. | i like the drama...not the ending though... [Rating: 7/10]
i still don't get it...why does that aoi girl hated nobuta so much..?its left unknown but then it fixed....the ending was unbelievable...though it was nice...i like the trouble and the guessing game...it makes you want to watch it more...this drama is undoubtedly great!kon! |
| Reviewed by yUuriko on 14 June 2008 |
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