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| 1. | Comments by czajka [Rating: 10/10]
Amazing. |
| 2. | Comments by yo-chan [Rating: 10/10]
amazing! watched the whole series in one day because I could't stop! xD |
| 3. | Comments by Lifo [Rating: 10/10]
Splendid! A MUST watch & very addicting that it keeps you wanting the next episode right away. Superb OST, excellent acting. Recommended. |
| 4. | Comments by lonewolf82 [Rating: 10/10]
Everything about this drama is absolutely FANTASTIC.
Highly Recommended. |
| 5. | Comments by tofuuuuu [Rating: 9/10]
It is melodramatic and very intense. The pace will leave the audience breathless. |
| 6. | Comments by PaperCaged [Rating: 10/10]
I adored Maou so much that it was hard waiting for it to be subbed every week. The storyline was pretty dark and interesting. Ikuta did well, like always, and I loved Ohno's subtle acting and the genius character he played. I liked all the minor characters too, like Soda and Kasai. Many parts of the drama were really intense and the ending was amazing. |
| 7. | Comments by Sooji [Rating: 8/10]
They finally have it up! I'd recommend it... not only to Ohno and Arashi fans. |
| 8. | Comments by chibichan [Rating: 9/10]
wow, this dorama is sooooo great, it thrilled me in every episode i wonder who is Naruse next target, and the ending was soooooo cool (altough i prefer happy ending).
recommend it |
| 9. | Comments by jessiesoon [Rating: 9/10]
Leader is so good looking!!! kakkoii.... |
| 10. | Comments by marspeach [Rating: 8/10]
I had already seen the Korean version, which was really good, so there were no surprises. Still, it was a good remake. |
| 11. | Comments by nienna [Rating: 9/10]
BEST SUMMER DRAMA OF THE YEAR!!!
It leaves you craving for more. The strong potrayal of each character is just too incredible for me to deal with. And the plot is just flawless. |
| 12. | Comments by brokenparadise [Rating: 10/10]
The best Japanese drama for Summer 2008!
Ohno deserves an award for his excellent acting! |
| 13. | Comments by EstherM [Rating: 7/10]
A modern Count of Montecristo story, this one tries to explore darker territories, unusual for a JE-populated drama. I enjoyed these kind of mystery (?) dramas a lot, but this one had its weaknesses. For instance there were a few obvious plot holes and it relied too much on deus ex-machina (the magic elements for example). I am convinced if all the protagonists would have used public transports, cars or taxis, it would have had a very happy ending. The actors were good (a bit too young perhaps for the positions they held) although Ikuta Toma overacted but at least he wasn’t wooden and can show a certain range of emotions, and I really felt for his character in the last episodes. Also, the drama intended to conflict the viewer, trying to have them decide who was good/right (the police officer or the lawyer) and having them choose a side. Ethically speaking I wasn’t torn at all, for that the police officer did no real wrong but caused a tragic chain of events. |
| 14. | Comments by crvn107 [Rating: 9/10]
I love this drama.It has got everything I like-Scheming genius,suspense,mystery.But I won't give it a full mark because I still don't quite like the ending. |
| 15. | Comments by sadacori [Rating: ?/10]
(in the process of watching) |
| 16. | Comments by chokakoi [Rating: 7/10]
Not bad. Quite interesting. I didn't watch the korean version before. So can't compare... |
| 17. | Comments by katsup [Rating: 8/10]
Started out really slow.... I really didn't start liking it until around episode 4 or 5 but then I got hooked into it. Ohno is such a good actor. I don't like Toma, so that's probably why it took me a while to get into it. But I defenitely think it was a really fun drama. |
| 18. | Comments by Nermal [Rating: 10/10]
Fantastic remake! I am always very skeptical about remakes but this one surely proved well done. It had my friend and I glomping each other on our couch every week as it finished airing just because we knew we had to wait for the next Friday at 10. This was very addicting and my favorite drama of the year so far. |
| 19. | Comments by suzuyuki [Rating: 6/10]
still watching |
| 20. | Comments by Susan [Rating: 10/10]
I loved this series! I knew the ending before I started the series, but it was still awesome to watch! Ohno Satoshi was just amazing. He did a fair bit of stage work before this and I feel like that's really colored his acting style and ability. Ikuta Tomo overacted quite a bit, to the point where I came to hate his character, while Ohno really stole the screen. This was one of the best dramas of the year! |
| 21. | Comments by ct_subang [Rating: 8/10]
i hv a new level of respect of LEADER aka OHNO!!splendid acting!!storywise...ok..since i like mysteries... |
| 22. | Comments by wanderingfish7 [Rating: 9/10]
The storyline is really attractive, ohno-kun is my favorite, just the ending is little bit too sad |
| 23. | Comments by highandmighty_ryuude [Rating: 9/10]
POSITIVE : this drama is fantastic and the best drama this season...
the acting is amazing from both lead and also the rest of the casts...
excellent storyline and very addicting OST.
NEGATIVE: ..... |
| 24. | Comments by sasukekun6 [Rating: 10/10]
Absolutely amazing drama. The casting was wonderful!! Ohno did a great job in his first lead role in a drama. Absolutely fantastic. |
| 25. | Comments by lynn [Rating: 8/10]
Download...data DVD |
| 26. | Comments by oonqy [Rating: 9/10]
one of the best drama plot ~
really shldn't compare w korean version.. then u will enjoy the drama better as a standalone..
i mus say ohno-riida's eyes gifs me creeps ~
the last few episodes are really exciting~ both toma and ohno's acting are gd esp the crying since~
though i mus say the ending is abit too extreme.. totally negative |
| 27. | Comments by animefreak101 [Rating: 8/10]
Its like a suspense drama and suspense dramas arent really my thing but i REALLY like it...the ending was so beautifull!!!! I cried my heart out |
| 28. | Comments by aoi_dolphine [Rating: 10/10]
I seriously can't erase Ohno's expression from his hosting shows to this drama here. However I got to admit Ohno is good in his role as a bad guy. I feel that he can do an evil and sinister role for future dramas to come. Of cos not to forget Toma is already a good actor in his own way and he proved it in this drama. |
| 29. | Comments by RedSamurai [Rating: 9/10]
Really really grand art we have here! It's almost perfect, and deserves the absolute mark... the reason why I noted it otherwise (actually, I wanted to go for a 9.9, but...) is that no matter how I tried, I just can't stand Jhonny's fella --I'm sure many of you must be readying their anger hammer :)--, it's not that he can't act because he was did his part damn pretty good, it's just that I can't help but feel that he looks much too young for a detective to be taken seriously or at least melt into the group.
Anyway, That's just my opinion. Apart from this little 'thing', you will deal with a very solid and complete package when watching 'Maou'. From the high level acting to the excellent soundtracks, through the masterfully adapted plot, you can only be immersed into an intense story full of suspense and twists for you to enjoy.
N.B: Gotta love the end, I could never have anticipated that! Soo not like an American ending, right? ;) |
| 30. | Comments by hisashi [Rating: 7/10]
Interesting but i don't like the ending. |
| 31. | Comments by nishishi [Rating: 9/10]
Well... Maou is amazing!!! OMG... Ohno is quite a good actor... he did one of the best acting i've seen from an Arashi member (well... Nino still my fav. one...) Didnt imagine that he could do the role of the "bad guy" so perfectly.... and yet he proved me wrong (i mean.. c'mon.. his face makes him the Arashi's nice guy).
nways... bout the dorama... AMAZING CAST!!! SUPERB PLOT!!! Everything goes right in this dorama....
If i have to point out a negative point in this dorama that would be the last 5 seconds.... i mean.... Do the dorama REALLY need something THAT cliche? (thnx God it doesnt affect the story.... Let's hope they dont have a sequel... lolz..) |
| 32. | Comments by ginger ale [Rating: 10/10]
The best drama of the summer season. Storyline fantastic, Satoshi Ohno's acting was superb, Ikuta Toma as the detective was amazing. Oh-chan's glare of death and restraint emotion less portrayal of the angel lawyer cum maou -devil was the hardest thing to do in the movie and he gave a brilliant performance. I wanted to hug him everytime I got a chance to give him the love he craved but couldn't have. I like the fast pacing of the series, never a dull moment indeed. But when one's life is dedicated to seeking revenge, there can never be a happy ending. |
| 33. | Comments by natni [Rating: 7/10]
i dont know it a good remake or not...i just watched it bcos of toma.. i think the original one is much better..more suspense...the song really great... |
| 34. | Comments by mmyy [Rating: 6/10]
Good acting, good plot but clearly not enough suspense. |
| 35. | Comments by w-kassy [Rating: 10/10]
Really interesting story. I love Toma!! Ohno also made a great job. I love this! |
| 36. | Comments by ChibiNarichan [Rating: 8/10]
Really Interesting and The acting was awesome!
Sad ending though... |
| 37. | Comments by yurifly [Rating: 8/10]
Considering this is the first time I watched Ohno's acting, I was pleasantly surprised that he did quite a good job. I am used to seeing his silly expressions and so his serious face in here totally adds to the suspense and theme of angel in disguise. I found it quite overwhelming the way his character manipulates others to do his dirty job and also his own struggle to pursue his vengeance. The scene with his "sister" was absolutely heartbreaking. I wasn't impressed by Toma here although I think it was bc the way his character was written than his own acting. I felt like he spent most of his time running around and being emotional. The ending was not completely shocking to me, but I think a nice way to wrap things up. |
| 38. | Comments by simpletoad [Rating: 9/10]
riveting.. not bad at all! |
| 39. | Comments by athida [Rating: 10/10]
AWESOME!!! |
| 40. | Comments by moonchyld [Rating: 8/10]
i thought this drama had a great mix of suspense, moving scenes and character development. the cast were superb! music was pretty cool too. |
| 41. | Comments by Kuro570 [Rating: 10/10]
Dark and epic, it kinda reminds you of death note in a sort of way just without the self imposed justice, book and shinigami lol |
| 42. | Comments by room304 [Rating: 6/10]
why oh why did they choose Toma as the detective? loved the korean version and was despite ohnos brilliant acting quite disappointed with this japanese remake |
| 43. | Comments by eftermiddag [Rating: 7/10]
Currently watching this. Good so far. |
| 44. | Comments by satura [Rating: 4/10]
Unbearable boring. |
| 45. | Comments by shinjitsu [Rating: 8/10]
Honestly, when I saw the cast ... I thought, "what are they doing???" Turned out to be very enjoyable ... to the ending. |
| 46. | Comments by Jhvx [Rating: 10/10]
really good, it's so amazing, mistery dorama!!! Satoshi Ono has a cool rule as lawyer Naruse, it's a very thrilling dorama, a little bit repetitive. But is one of 2008 best doramas |
| 47. | Comments by natzumi [Rating: 9/10]
awesome!
didn't know ohno satoshi is that good!
okay, arashi is just TOO AWESOME! |
| 48. | Comments by jugatsu15 [Rating: 10/10]
A first drama for Arashi's Riida - Ohno Satoshi and he did great. A must see for those who likes mystery, it's worth watching. |
| 49. | Comments by kyunspark [Rating: 8/10]
Great conflict.. |
| 50. | Comments by compaqmac321 [Rating: 10/10]
niiiiiiiiiiiice real nice |
| 51. | Comments by toyotaku [Rating: 9/10]
Absolutely incredible... each week took forever until I could watch the next episode. Amazed by Ono Satoshi's performance and was blown away by the emotion of the ending. |
| 52. | Comments by jPs34n [Rating: 9/10]
This drama was addicting to watch, ended up watching the whole series in one day. Had great actors such as the guy who acted as Naruse Ryo. He had a facial expression face that can make people angry, great actor to use for being Mao. Also, the storyline was fantastic; all the murdering that was going on was related to the protagonist. |
| 53. | Comments by yobuta [Rating: 10/10]
very addictive! about a lawyer (ohno) taking revenge on a detective (toma) who killed his bro. unexpected ending. |
| 54. | Comments by tachan [Rating: 9/10]
good, but depressing.. |
| 55. | Comments by dira [Rating: 8/10]
A friend of mine is really crazy over Arashi and she reccomend this jdorama to me..very sad ending!! But I love this movie |
| 56. | Comments by karmanova [Rating: 10/10]
Absolutely loved it! One of the best I've ever seen! Ohno is my new celebcrush now <3 |
| 57. | Comments by shii- [Rating: 9/10]
The last episode is touching. But I hoped they could carry on with the last part where the drama ended with Shiori's last vision scene. |
| 58. | Comments by lastcalendargirl [Rating: 9/10]
Toma's character was a little over the top for the first few episodes. (He was just too loud and too in the faces of the perps, in my opinion) But as the series progresses things really start to get interesting and the acting gets better. I've watched the series twice and I've started to pick up on the smaller details of both Ohno and Toma's performances and I think these little things truly round out their characters. Both lawyer and detective are damaged and are not completely good or evil, just human.
There are times when things get a little too over the top and sometimes the episodes are a little predictable, but you still can't resist getting caught up in the show. It's a dark, interesting, supernatural crime drama.
And the ending is very fitting. |
| 59. | Comments by Kiyomi L. Denise [Rating: 10/10]
Simply superb~! |
| 60. | Comments by delaciel [Rating: 8/10]
Ohno, Kakkoi yet creepy... |
| 61. | Comments by SithSylar [Rating: 10/10]
Now this is a great thriller drama i recommend to everyone!!! |
| 62. | Comments by Ikuko [Rating: 8/10]
Excellent drama, very thrilling and exciting. |
| 63. | Comments by jed_ka [Rating: 7/10]
the Story is not bad! |
| 64. | Comments by weetzie_bat [Rating: ?/10]
loved it. compelling story. ohno & toma did a good job. |
| 65. | Comments by pinkokoro [Rating: ?/10]
INCOMPLETE |
| 66. | Comments by Aysha [Rating: 10/10]
THIS IS MY BEST OF THE BEST DORAMAS!
I LOVE OHNO AND TOMA!! IT'S JUST LIKE A DREAM COME TRUE!!!
I alomst out of breath when I cried T____T couldn't stop!! |
| 67. | Comments by izu [Rating: 7/10]
I liked it, but I was expecting something more. However, Ikuta Toma was amazing! [as always] |
| 68. | Comments by Bbbut [Rating: 6/10]
good - But I expected a lot more, the first episodes feel a lot different to the last ones (turns from mystery to human drama) |
| 69. | Comments by Higashi [Rating: 10/10]
(T_______T) sad but terrific dorama |
| 70. | Comments by chazarst [Rating: 9/10]
It was a great suspense drama, and a must watch for suspense / thriller fans. However, I liked the first half better than the second half. |
| 71. | Comments by ayehunny [Rating: 10/10]
I did not want this to end at all. One of my favourite dramas I've seen so far. |
| 72. | Comments by Oba-chan [Rating: 9/10]
So dark, in the end, everybody's death.. i like it..
Soundtrack: Arashi: 10 |
| 73. | Comments by ryouji [Rating: 10/10]
This is the japan's version of korea's the devil!! IKUTA TOMA as serizawa naoto a detective who, eleven years ago, killed Manaka Hideo by accident when a knife was found in Hideo's jacket, Naoto punched him in the stomach, and Hideo fell on top of Naoto and was stabbed in the stomach. To get revenge Naruse Ryo (OHNO SATOSHI) his older brother who changed his name wanted revenge for the death of his brother. With his smart thinking he murders many people close to Naoto, at first it's no one really close to Naoto but with every death it is a person who gets closer and closer to Naoto. =) |
| 74. | Comments by nickylynn [Rating: 8/10]
A heartbreaking, dark, tragic drama anyway you look at it. Ohno Satoshi wowed me toward the end. His performance was impressive. It's amazing how one man's revenge could destroy so many lives...and eventually his own. |
| 75. | Comments by konkon [Rating: 10/10]
before watch this drama i never notice ohno satoshi.
but maou makes me to google him..interesting drama especially wiv ikuta toma also in.. |
| 76. | Comments by waniee [Rating: 10/10]
superb intense drama |
| 77. | Comments by d0npian0 [Rating: 6/10]
The problem probably was that I watched the Korean version first.
While the storyline is interesting, there are major plot holes. For example, just HOW did the lawyer place false afterimages on objects? There was nothing said about him having special powers. Also, some events happen too smoothly. You just get some odd facts and no explanation.
This isn't the fault of the Japanese as they've just taken the original and shortened it. Of course, I saw those problems with the Korean one, too but I didn't really mind because there's the major difference between both dramas: The Japanese placed the actual story the centre, the Koreans the characters.
I loved and hated and was scared of the Korean lawyer. I really felt for the cop. Their Japanese equivalents seemed shallow to me and I didn't really mind them. The Japanese cop was immature and I really wondered how someone like him was able to rise his position while the Japanese lawyer really didn't seem capable of revenge. (Now, I could of course rant about how I hate that they choose actors for their popularity instead of their talent but I won't.)
What bothered me most though was what they made of the girl who read the afterimages. In the Korean version her character was more important and stood between the lawyer and the cop (while I usually hate love triangles I preferred that version). Thanks to her there was a balance. Also, while the Japanese was just naive, the Korean was down-to-earth and strong. I remember how the Japanese got scared of the lawyer when she found out about his real motives while the Korean accepted him.
So, yeah... maybe I'm just a sucker for love stories but there are also others things I preferred. It's maybe because the Korean version was twice as long. They had the time to flesh out their characters... and that they did well! |
| 78. | Comments by gopro [Rating: 7/10]
1st 6 or so episodes were quite fine. The rest were somewhat boring and lame. 10 seconds before the drama finished I was going to give this a 7.5 but after the 10 seconds finished I dropped it to a 7. Horrible Ending. The ending was bad enough but the ending ending just made it even worse. Decent drama with little plot twists. Better to watch Chakushin Ari, Nemureru Mori or Taiyou no Kisetsu.
(Watched Fall 09) |
| 79. | Comments by ABINTRA [Rating: 9/10]
We have a winner! This is a gripping, interesting, smartly done drama... one that raises questions and really makes you think about "right" vs. "wrong". It's actually more of a character study than a mystery, which surprised me, but what it does, it does extremely well. Good acting all around, moving finale, etc. etc. Highly recommended! |
| 80. | Comments by asako77 [Rating: 8/10]
I much prefer to watch Toma laugh and smile but, this was a good story too. |
| 81. | Comments by coldeyes [Rating: 6/10]
ok, but there is significant flaw in the middle part, perhaps wanting to prolong the series and to curve fit to the already predefine ending scene. |
| 82. | Comments by chibiladychoi [Rating: ?/10]
UNFINISHED |
| 83. | Comments by monstakarotte [Rating: 9/10]
Oh, that one was thrilling! Riida was great, Ikuta also...but the end was so sad~ |
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