14 sai no Haha [14歳の母] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) I got my eyes on this series a month before it aired. Well, who wouldn't? Just by seeing the title, I was eagerly waiting to watch it. But now I guess, the series wasn't that complicated compared to it's title. Miki was even lucky to have the guy acknowledged the baby and have her parents stand by her decisions. But usually, now a days, it doesn't just go like that. I guess, reality is still harsh. Even the school.. I doubt that they will do something like that in real life. The song of Mr. Children really complimented the atmosphere of the entire series. | Akihabara@DEEP [アキハバラ@DEEP] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) It was a little bit dark at first but it gets better after every episode. Somehow you become curious and interested as to why Yui died and why she made such a group. I was looking forward as to what case they will be solving in the next episode. Daruma is definitely the one providing the big laughs here with his different cosplay in each episode. | Antique [アンティーク〜西洋骨董洋菓子店] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) Very Funny and the stories of the 4 guys were very interesting not to mention the delicious cakes that they make...yum yum! |
Ashita no, Kita Yoshio, ~Sekai Ichi Fuuna Otoko no, Kiseki no Jyuuichi Nichi Kan~ [あしたの、喜多善男〜世界一不運な男の、奇跡の11日間〜] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) This was certainly the most underrated series for the Winter Season. There’s so many emotions you can feel just by watching it: pity of course is one, sorrow, disliking, grief, amusement, disgust and most of all relief after seeing the ending. And I must say, I really felt the creeps everytime Negative Yoshio shows up. But it's not re-watchable. | At Home Dad [アットホーム・ダッド] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) A family drama about parents switching roles. Abe here was really a father-like figure. His neighbor was also funny especially when Abe keeps stressing at the beginning of the series that guys shouldn't be the one left at home doing the chores. The kids, Rie & Ryota were so cute. | Attack No.1 [アタック No.1] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) A live-action sports drama with some dark moments but has some explanation for that in the latter episodes. It also features teamwork, friendship, envy, jealousy and hard work in achieving their goals. Plus it has some nice execution of volleyball plays. |
Attention Please [アテンションン プリース] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) Nice series. Again, it's one of those that inspire you to be like, in this case, a Cabin Attendant. | Bara no nai Hanaya [薔薇のない花屋] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) I could've give it a 9 but with the tons of twist, it gradually made me less interested. The very last twist ruined it all for me. I guess if that last twist didn't happen then it could have been a big challenge for Shingo's character. I would definitely prefer to see Eiji fight back in order to protect Shizuku, too bad it didn't happen. But I must say, it was really nice to see Takeuchi Yuko back on track, hope to see more of her, she's really a good actress. | Beach boys [ビーチボーイズ] Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched) Very nice combination of Sorimachi and Takenouechi plus Hirosue. One of my fave dramas. It makes you like the summer season^-^ |
Beautiful life [ビューティフルライフ] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) | Bijo ka Yajuu [美女か野獣] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) | Binbou Danshi (Bonbi Man) [貧乏男子 (ボンビーメン)] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) I'm looking forward in watching this series. It's been a while since Shun did a comedy.
EDIT: It was a mixture of a human drama, light to exaggerated comedy and friendship. I wouldn't say that I didn't like the ending but I guess adding that marriage thing in the end was not necessary. |
Blackjack ni Yoroshiku [ブラックジャックによろしく] Rating: 7/10 (Watched) | Boku dake no Madonna [僕だけのマドンナ] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) Didn't got interested in the first few eps but got hooked when things suddenly makes sense and some of the questions were finally answered;) | Brother Beat [ブラザー☆ビート] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) I really like family doramas! |
Byakuyakou [白夜行] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) I didn't expect too much from it coz it's a dark drama after all but I would say it's a so-so, hmm..watch it if you both like the two leads. | CHANGE Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) I must say that I am satisfied with it’s ending. If it turned out differently I would’ve given this a lower rating than 9. I was empress as to how they made Asakura’s character, he was not just a puppet prime minister but he really did his best in being one. My favorite episode was definitely the Beverly Hills Donuts/Bingham episode (ep5). By the way, I didn’t like the ending theme, a Japanese song could have been better. | Dare yori mo mama wo aisu [誰よりもままを愛す] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) A nice family drama with a different situation from what we all gotten used to of Tamura Masakazu’s family oriented series. Otousan or should I say Papa is so nice here, always singing, smiling and reminiscing his experiences with Mama plus being the “stay-at-home-dad”. And, instead of him being feared by the children, now it’s the mother. He’s the one doing the begging and stuff so Mama will forgive the faults and mistakes of their children. I had a nice time watching this especially when Pinko-san showed up. I'm really a sucker when it comes to family dramas. |
Dekichatta Kekkon [できちゃった結婚] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) This series is so funny...especially Abe, Takenouchi & Satoshi...But Ididn't like what happened with the 2 leads before the ending. | Densha Otoko [電車男] Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched) Subarashii!!! It's like a guy version of Cinderella and he has so many fairy godmother. A romatic-comedy series. It's very funny and it's easy to relate too. | Dragon Zakura [ドラゴン桜] Rating: 9/10 (Watched) First High School Dorama that really focuses on studying;) |
Engine [エンジン] Rating: 10/10 (Watched) Jiro is probably my fave character of Takuya..it's a heartwarming series about people being in a race of their lives^_^ | Fighting Girl [ファイティングガール] Rating: 3/10 (Watched) Watched ep1-4 then skipped up to the last episode...hmmm...not too interesting for me;( | Fire Boys [ファイアーボーイズ 〜め組の大吾〜] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) I've only watched 3 episodes but this is really the series that I've longed to watched so please sub the remaining episodes already :0 |
First Kiss [ファースト・キス] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) This is the first time that I have watched Mao in a different series aside from Hanadan. I was thinking that her character will be like Makino, but she wasn't at all. It was not a cheesy drama considering that the lead character, Mio has an illness. A brother & sister relationship which I can definitely relate to. Added laughs from the supporting casts. And you will definitely love their theme song. | G@me Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) This was a very puzzling movie, just when you thought that it was over...think again. | Gachi Baka ! [ガチバカ !] Rating: 6/10 (Watched) It's worthwatching but you still can't stop comparing it to other series with the same theme/plot/formula/story. |
Gal Cir [ギャルサ] (Watched) only ep 4 | Galileo [ガリレオ] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) I thought that this will be a dark drama but the atmosphere wasn’t that dark at all. I've been just deceived by the black screen at the start of each episode. The first episode was interesting especially when they did that experiment as to how the suspect did the crime, skipped ep2 was more like an episode of Trick, ep3-8 was also good, ep9-10, I thought that the crime would even be harder to decode but it wasn’t. I was just disappointed as to how they ended it. They could have thought of a better mystery or crime to end the series with as to how they started it. | Ganbatte Ikimasshoi [がんばっていきまっしょい] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) This is one of those inspirational high school themed series wherein students make a sports club that was not or did not exist in their school. But it became bittersweet towards the end and I felt so sorry for Etsune after putting in so much effort. So for me, even though it was stressed in the last episode, their best race was the qualifying round for the nationals. |
Gokusen [ごくせん] Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched) I love the storyline, the cast, the setting. Everything about it. I never get bored watching it. (^-^) | Gokusen 2 [ごくせん2] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) As expected...I compared every scene in it to the first but...it was ok, I liked the part where all of her students said parting words to her. | Golden Bowl [ゴールデンボウル] Rating: 9/10 (Watched) Kanneshiro & Hitomi were a cute couple...like them when they were always talking while having a match...an anime in a way;) |
Good Luck !! [グッドラック!!] Rating: 9/10 (Watched) My fave scenes in it is when they're flying in the air^0^ | GTO [麻辣教師] Rating: 9/10 Sorimachi is so funny in it and he & Nanako had great chemistry. I liked the part wherein step by step, he is getting the trust among his students. | H2~Kimi to itahibi [2〜君といた日々] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) They should've focused more on baseball and less on the love story but overall it was a good series ;) |
Hachimitsu to Kuroba [ハチミツとクローバー] Rating: 5/10 (Bought & Watched) I never read the manga nor seen the anime, that's why I can only compare this to the movie. This is "as good as it gets" for me or should I say, should have been for me. But it seems like, because the screenwriter was from ProDai and Toma was from Hana Kimi, they were trying to do the same formula as those two successful series but it turned out differently and the ratings had proved that. | Hana Yori Dango [花より男子] Rating: 10/10 (Watched) LOVE IT!!! Waiting for the 2nd season;) | Hana Yori Dango [花より男子] (Watched) |
Hana Yori Dango Season 2 [花より男子] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) So much expectation and yet got pretty much disappointed. | Hanayome to Papa [花嫁とパパ] Rating: 9/10 Another father and daughter series with a lot of laugh and tears. I'll give it a 9 coz my family loved it. | Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [花ざかりの君たちへ] Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched) This is definitely MY FAVE dorama for this year. It's been so long since I laughed so much in watching a dorama, natsukashii na~ Anyways, this dorama cracks me everytime I watched it especially Oscar's scenes and the rest of the Ikemen. |
Hero Rating: 9/10 Yet again another interesting and funny series. | Himitsu no Hanazono [ヒミツの花園] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) A fun and enjoyable series but it start off very weak. But it gets better after each episode especially when Tsukiyama’s character started to get along with the 4 brothers. I had fun watching Maya Miki and Terajima Susumu, they really did bring the laughs here. This is one series you can watch without worrying too much about the plot and it’s ending. Not really a must see but it’s worth a try. | Hito ni Yasashiku [人にやさしく / 3ピース] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) Funny and a little loud! |
Hotaru no Hikari [ホタルノヒカリ] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) A light romantic comedy. One of those series that you had fun from watching. Not too much conflict but I must say that Ayase and Nao’s character interaction at first was a little weak but it gets better after each episodes. Definitely a good performance from Ayase. Too bad her love interest here was as stiff as a rock, a different actor could’ve brought justice in portraying Makoto. | Hotman [ホットマン] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) A very heartwarming family dorama. | Hotman 2 [ホットマン2] Rating: 8/10 I just can't help but to compare it to the first season, especially now that Ito Misaki is the one portraying Shima instead of Konishi Manami. I really felt that the presence of Shima, portrayed by Konishi, was the one missing in this series which was more like a mother-like figure. And so, I felt like Nanami lost a mother and Enzo gained another sister. |
Ichi Ritoru no Namida [1リットルの涙] Rating: 10/10 (Bought) A very sad series...but it's so expiring. Especially, the way she devoted all her remaining time in writing her diary. This series is so touching. The songs also helped in making the scenes even more emotional. THUMBS UP! | Ikebukuro West Gate Park [池袋ウエストゲートパーク] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) This is a very interesting dorama to watch. But if you don't like gangs, violence & blood then this dorama is not for you. | Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu - Rosshukan no kiseki [いま、会いにゆきます- 6週間の奇蹟] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) A very touching movie...definitely a must see... |
Itazura na Kiss [イタズラなKiss] Rating: 6/10 (Bought & Watched) It seems like a one-sided love all throughout the series until the very last scene. The ending was pretty much edited out. At the latter part, I kinda started to get annoyed at Kotoko always calling or even shouting 'Irie-kun'. | Itoshi Kimie [愛し君へ] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) This may seem a star-studded cast, having Ito Misaki and Tamaki Hiroshi as supporting cast plus Okada Yoshinori. Nao did a good job, he really does fit this kind of characters. I also liked Shiki's relationship with his Dad, I cried in their scene by the river. Plus the mealtime scenes of Shiki's family and friends. It wasn't that draggy until the last few eps. I was just glad that the ending wasn't a cliff hanger. | Itsumo futari de [いつもふたりで] Rating: 7/10 (Watched) A so-so series. I guess if only Kashiwabara Takashi didn't left after ep3, some things could've out differently regarding Matsu and his character. It seems like his character was out of the spotlight after that. But it's still a good thing that it has a nice theme song. |
Jikou Keisatsu [時効警察] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) For the story, I gave it an average of 8. Since it’s renzoku, meaning an episode can stand on its own, I gave each episode a different rating. Additional point for the humor, which will be pretty much appreciated if you really understand Japanese. All in all it was a funny and interesting series eventhough you might already know the suspect the moment the case is being introduced. The fun part was trying to figure out how did the crime took place. Big laughs from Odagiri Joe, Aso Kumiko, Toyohara Kosuke and the rest of the gang. | Kamisama mou sukoshi dake [神様、もう少しだけ] Rating: 7/10 (Watched) | Kekkon Dekinai Otoko [結婚できない男] Rating: 10/10 (Watched) What can I say? Abe Hiroshi did it again and he did won best actor for it. Probably not the best drama for 2006 but it did won as best drama for the summer of 2006. |
Kiken na Aneki [危険なアネキ] Rating: 9/10 (Watched) Dramedy series about siblings. I can relate actually. Great chemistry between Itoh Misaki & Moriyama Mirai. With very funny supporting casts. | Kimi wa Petto [きみはペット] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) Its very funny and the plot is very interesting...jun is so cute as Momo and Koyuki is so sophisticated as Sumire-chan ^-^ | Kisarazu Cat's Eye [木更津キャッツアイ] Rating: 10/10 (Watched) Finally, the long wait is over. I've finally watched it. It's so funny and of course with some touching scenes but all in all it was GREAT! Hope to watch the Nihon & World series someday;) |
Kou Kou Kyoushi 2003 [高校教師 2003] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) A cliffhanger drama...I wondered what really happened in the end^0^ | Kurosagi [クロサギ] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) Good series but I guess it's still lacking something... | Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji 3 [救命病棟24時 3] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) A really well made series..it's as if Tokyo has been really hit by a big earthquake..it also shows how people pick uo themselves after a fall..a very inspiring series indeed..plus it can also be a reference..if something..I hope not..occurs like that in our life. |
Last Christmas [ラストクリスマス] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) Oda Yuji & Yada Akiko's tandem in it was great...the story wasn't that cheesy coz it wasn't really focused on Yuki's ailment. All in all it was a feel good series to me. | Last Friends [ラスト・フレンズ]
Saw the first 2mins before the opening title. I'm really curious about this series. Hopefully, it will not disappoint me. | Long Love Letter [ロング・ラブレター〜漂流教室] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) Watched it but only understood the first episode coz it has eng subs. I hope someone can continue subbing this. |
Long vacation [ロングバケーション] Rating: 9/10 (Watched) | Love complex [ラブコンプレックス] Rating: 6/10 (Bought & Watched) This series is so funny at the same time it's very mysterious, contains lots of secrecy and sometimes I feel like I'm watching a horror flick. It really is "out of the ordinary" series that I've ever watched. | Love generation [ラブジェネレーション] Rating: 9/10 (Watched) Takuya & Matsu look good together..they're a cute couple^-^ |
Love Revolution [ラブレボリューション] Rating: 8/10 | Lunch no Joou [ランチの女王] Rating: 10/10 This series was shown in 2002 and I’ve watched it in 2006. Look how most of the cast has already starred in their own dramas and already made it big since then. I’m so happy that I’ve got to watch it. It’s funny, heartwarming and most of all the food looks so delicious. I was really looking forward to the next dish that they will feature. Takeuchi Yoko did a great job in making me hungry while watching her eat an ‘omurice’. This is definitely a must see. | Majo no jouken [魔女の条件] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) The forbidden love between a teacher and a student. Great acting from Nanako & Takky. Nice theme song too! |
Meitantei Conan: Kudo Shinichi he no chosenjo [名探偵コナン- 工藤新一への挑戦状] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) I'm a fan of the anime series so of course I'll watch the this one. Much to my disappointment. I like both Oguri and Tomokawa for their respective roles especially Jinnai Takanori who really fit the role of Mori Kogore. But the only letdown was the case. It was so plain and simple. I easily spotted the killer the moment it appeared.
2nd Special: I give it a 9. This is much more exciting and interesting than the first one. But the only disappointment would be the child portraying Conan. Wasnt there anyone else to play this role? | Mison Ikkoku [めぞん一刻] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) I’ve watched the anime version of this special a couple of years ago but the memory of it is still fresh on my mind. It was really hard to squeeze the entire story in just one special but they covered some of the important scenes such as when Godai shouted ‘Suki da’ to Kyoko when he came home drunk one night. I don’t know if they will do a follow-up after this one but hopefully they will. | Moto Kare [元カレ] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) It was a good love story but Tsuyoshi's character is so serious, good thing Hirosue is so charming as ever. I also liked the ending song of it. |
Mukodono! [ムコ殿/女婿大人] Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched) Loved it!!! | My Boss, My Hero [マイボスマイヒロ] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) Interesting and funny but not that great. | My Little Chef Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) Hmmm...Hmmm...the food that Yada Akiko was making in this dorama look very very delicious ;) As usual, Abe is so funny in this series & also Aya together with the two assistant Chefs. |
Never Land Rating: 7/10 (Watched) Woah! I never thought that this was a dark drama, he he he^0^ | Nobuta wo Produce [野ブタ。をプロデュース] Rating: 9/10 (Watched) Also a nice series about highschool life...3 unlikely characters became friends...it's funny and at the same time some of the scenes are more intune with reality;) | Nodame Cantabile [のだめ カンタビ−レ] Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched) This is one of those live-action series which is definitely a must see. You will definitely love the tandem of Ueno Juri and Tamaki Hiroshi. Ueno is very funny and lovable as Nodame. As for Chiaki, it’s been a while since I’ve watched Tamaki in a comedy, or should I say, done a comedy since “Waterboys: The Movie” but he’s still as funny as ever. Added laughs from Eita & Kaede Kosuke (both from Waterboys Season 1&2 respectively). And you will definitely be mesmerized by the musical pieces that they feature every episode. |
Ns' Aoi [Ns’ あおい ] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) A very inspiring drama about nurses & doctors. I pretty much liked Aoi's perseverance, her love & care for her patients plus her will to help those in need;) Learned few things about medicine^0^ | Orange Days [オレンジデイズ] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) A very slow start but the story get so interesting when Kai and Sae had their first date. Overall its a good dorama. | Otousan [おとうさん] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) Despite all the bad critisms...I pretty much enjoyed watching this series. Maybe because I can relate to it. |
Oyaji~ [オヤジぃ] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) This is the first time I watched a family drama wherein the members are complete. A father, mother & children. We can really relate to it and it's always nice to have a family to support you & help you all the time. | Papa to Musume no Nanokakan [パパとムスメの7日間] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) A very entertaining drama. The Dad carried the entire series. He's so amusing portraying a 16yo girl. I'm pretty much satisfied with it's ending. But it can be confusing for some viewers. | Pride [プライド] Rating: 4/10 I don't know why but I didn't like this series. It was even harder for me to even finish it. This was really not my cup of tea. |
Proposal Daisakusen [プロポーズ大作戦] Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched) I began to cheer for Ken in the first few episodes, but then at the latter half, I became impatient and started to pity him. Still, Rei also got some issues of her own so you can't blame her for that. And the thing that I really like in this series was the friendship among the 5 of them. Plus the pictures, I was really looking forward to the next photo in the slide show. All in all, this was a nice romantic/friendship/comedy drama. | raiaa geemu [ライアーゲーム] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) This starts off with poor acting and a weird atmosphere given by the BGM’s but getting past episode 1 & 2 is the key to really get interested in the entire series. Episode 3 until 11 was really as suspense as ever. Added thrills from characters such as Fukunaga Yuji & Yokoya. I don’t know but this series kind of reminds me of the anime “HunterXHunter” except for the killings. | Ringu saishusho [リング] Rating: 5/10 I only watched it to end my curiosity of the entire Ring Series. |
ROOKIES [ルーキーズ]
This will be a cool series. I hope that the special effects in it is the same as in H2 or even better. | Ruri no shima [瑠璃の島] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) I did not expect too much from it but honestly I was interested. It was getting used to at first with some heartwarming and emotional scenes in the first 3-4 episodes. But then, after finishing the series, you start to miss everyone. That’s why, I was lucky enough to have watched it up to the Special.
On the side note about the 2007 Special, it was nice to see again the pairing of Narumi Riko and Kamiki Ryunosuke after their short love story in Wedding Planner (2002). Look how both they’ve grown! | Saiyuuki [西遊記 ] Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched) Well made.. I like the setting, their costumes and of course the character plus those familliar bgms. I'm happy that their re-tell of one of my fave stories/legend was this superb. |
Seikei Bijin [整形美人。] Rating: 7/10 (Watched) I thought that this was going to be hilarious since I read the synopsis of this series before watching, it turns out it's not but it has some funny moments. | Sekai no chuushin de, ai wo sakebu [世界の中心で、愛をさけぶ] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) It's a very dramatic series but also has few funny scenes in it. Hat's down to Ayase for her good acting as Aki. | sekushii boisu ando robo [セクシーボイスアンドロボ] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) I didn't like it at first but when I watched it for the second time I enjoyed it so much. Robo always cracks me up with his "ittadakimax". It's just that Niko didn't really make use of her powers that much in the story. This is more of a human drama than a mystery. |
Shiawase ni Naritai [幸せになりたい] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) A sneak peak of what’s happening behind the camera. That caught my attention, so I decided to give this series a try. But then, when they’re about to start filming, conflicts starts pouring in on Kyoko’s character. So, instead of us seeing the whole drama process, which I was really excited about, it was cut off since that was not really the main plot. And what’s worse, when they’re about to start making a drama again, it all ends there. Oh, how I was wish there’ll be another series that will really focus on this kind of workplace. | Shika Otoko Awoniyoshi [鹿男あをによし] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) This was a nice and interesting series. It may seem weird at first because of the hidden mysteries and historical references, but that's why you become interested. Especially with what the deer said at the beginning, about finding the eye, you then will wonder what kind of eye is it talking about. Anyways, I had fun watching these not the typical all out comedy but it still brings some laughs. And I liked Tamaki and Ayase's chemistry here. | Shota no sushi [将太の寿司] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) I like this kind of series wherein the lead has a goal to achieve...more like an anime...it's very inspiring...It's funny too! I like Shota's determination;) |
Slow Dance [スローダンス] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) | Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi [空から降る一億の星] Rating: 2/10 This series is not for me... | Sore wa, Totsuzen, Arashi no you ni... [それは、突然、嵐のように…] (Watched) I've only watched ep1... but I don't think I'll continue watching it. |
SP [エスピー] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) The very first serious police drama for me. Though it has some funny scenes as well, this is really as serious as it gets. I must say that I’m impressed with the fight scenes, well choreographed compared to the other dramas I’ve watched so far. And for me the highlight of the series aside from the last story is of course Story II: The Hospital Siege. The director really did a great job here. Hope to see the movie! | Stand UP!! Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) My copy of this series has poor audio so that's why I didn't enjoyed it as much as I wanted to. | Strawberry on the shortcake [ストロベリー・オンザ・ショートケーキ] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) Very interesting plot. I like Saeki-san's speech, I kinda relate to it. |
Suekko chounan ane san nin [末っ子長男姉三人] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) Another nice family drama. Lot's of funny scenes too. | Summer snow Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched) I really really like this series...this is my TOP 1 Dorama...I liked everything about it ;) | Taiyo no Kisetsu [太陽の季節] Rating: 3/10 (Watched) Got nothing else to watch back then.. |
Tatta Hitotsu no Koi [たったひとつの恋] Rating: 7/10 (Watched) This was really a nice love story but I just didn't like the pairing of Kame & Ayase. Acting wise, Ayase deserved a better lead actor. There wasn't really a chemistry between them, it felt like they just acted out their own roles. I can't seem to feel that connection. Good thing, there was a cute side story between Yuko and Ko. | Tiger & Dragon [タイガー&ドラゴン] Rating: 10/10 (Watched) This series is so funny..and the rakugo stories are so interesting..I'm always waiting for Tora-chan's performance..and hats down to Shishou..they both deserved their awards for best asctor & supporting actor;) | To heart ~ koishite shinitai [to Heart 恋して死にたい] Rating: 7/10 |
Trick [トリック] Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched) I was curious about this series, I find the plot very interesting. Nakama Yukie & Abe Hiroshi's tandem were superb. They're both good in making me laugh. | Trick 2 [トリック2] Rating: 10/10 (Watched) Funny, interesting, full of mysteries & magics and best of all love the main cast of it! | Trick 3 [トリック3] Rating: 10/10 (Watched) Funny, interesting, full of mysteries & magics and best of all love the main cast of it! |
Ushi ni Negai wo: Love & Farm [牛に願いを - Love & Farm]
| Water Boys [ウォーターボーイズ] Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched) This series was very inspiring for me...doing everything they've got to do to perform sychronize swimming in their last year of their High School. It was also very funny...with the comeback of some characters from the movie like Sato Senpai and Mamasan ^-^ Btw, I really liked the soundtrack especially Niji... | Wedding Planner [ウエディングプランナー] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) I didn't expect too much from this series but it was really good than I've ever expected it to be. It's funny at the same time it's very heathwarming. |
Wonderful Life [ワンダフルライフ]
Got a long way to go but I'm waiting for Mugen Drama to finish harsubbing it. Uploaded 3 episodes already. | Yama Onna Kabe Onna [山おんな壁おんな] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) I really like Misaki Ito when she does comedies like this. I think FujiTv’s brand of comedy fits my taste perfectly. I thought at first that it will not be suited for me because of it’s title but it wasn’t at all. Well, I guess it depends on one’s perspective. Not too much conflicts or whatsoever, and they added a little romance in the latter part. | Yamada Taro Monogatari [山田太郎ものがたり] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) It took sometime getting used to it coz I've watched the Taiwanese version first but I started to liked it at around ep4. |
Yamato Nadeshiko [やまとなでしこ【大和撫子】] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) Well, I didn't really exactly liked Nanako's character here because she was a 'gold digger' but she did well to be one and also Shinichi and Akiko. Plus the rest of the cast were so funny. | Yan Papa [やんパパ] Rating: 5/10 (Watched) Watched it because of Tomoya and hoped that it's like those of a regular family dorama but.. I guess it's not. It was just too boring for me. | Yasashii Jikan [優しい時間] Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) For the story, I give it an 7 and +1 for the setting, since I come from a country with no winter season. About the fated reunion, since it's father and son, and not the usual father and daughter or mother and son, their reuniting scene was not too emotional. I was not really surprise. Master's misunderstandings of Taku was already answered as the episodes went on so it was not that hard for him when they finally saw each other. But not on Taku's case though. |
Yoiko no Mikata [よい子の味方] (Watched) only ep 1 | Yuukan kurabu [有閑倶楽部] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) Overall, I give it a 7.5. Their acting may seem lame or exaggerated at first but once you get used to it then you become interested. For me, it was around episode 8 that I really started to like this series. Kaga Takeshi was really hilarious on that episode. I guess, patience is a virtue, you just got to have the hang of it, so you can finish the entire series. But I must say that the story gets better after each episode (except ep5) and it was ended nicely.
EDIT: Surprisingly, I had fun watching them the second time around. | Yuuki [ユウキ] Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) |
Zettai Kareshi [絶対彼氏] Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) Want to see how this live-action will turn out to be. EDIT: This was a cute and fun series. I wasn’t expecting anything from it so that’s why I really enjoyed watching it. The three leads really did a good job plus additional laughs from the supporting casts. As for the ending, I already know it would turn out that way but still, seeing it really makes me sad. | | |