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Kamisama mou sukoshi dake [神様、もう少しだけ]

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Title:Kamisama mou sukoshi dake
神様、もう少しだけ
God please give me more time / Precious time
Telecast:1998-07-07 to 1998-09-22

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TV Station:Fuji TV
Duration:12 Episodes
Viewership:28.3%



Synopsis
A touching love story about a girl Kano Masaki (Fukada) who contacted HIV after selling her body in order to earn money for the concert of a famous composer Ishikawa Keigo (Taneshiro). After the concert, Keigo saw Masaki chasing after his van. She was drenched, and thus Keigo took her to his apartment, where they spent the night.
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Soundtrack and Theme Songs (4)
1. I For You [Luna Sea]LYRICS | RINGTONE | MIDI ]
2. In The Sky [Kudo Shizuka 工藤静香]LYRICS | RINGTONE | MIDI ]
3. Kirara [Kudo Shizuka 工藤静香]LYRICS | MIDI ]
4. Wishes [SENS]RINGTONE | MIDI ]

Actor/Actress Cast (16)
Kaneshiro Takeshi
金城武

Ishikawa Keigo
石川啓吾
Fukada Kyoko
深田恭子

Kano Masaki
叶野真生
Kato Haruhiko
加藤晴彦

Hibino Isamu
Tanaka Yoshiko
田中好子

Kano Yaeko
Miyazawa Rie
宮沢りえ

Takimura Lisa
Hirata Mitsuru
平田満

Kano Nogiro
Nakama Yukie
仲間由紀恵

Kaoru
Yazawa Shin
矢沢心

Oda Asami
Tonesaku Toshihide
東根作寿英

Kubo Takashi
Isayama Hiroko
伊佐山ひろ子

Hiratsuka Ishi
Masuoka Toru
益岡徹

Arida Yoshikatsu
Tanaka Yukimi
田中有紀美

Tamura Kana
Takeshita Kotaro
竹下宏太郎

Isawa Hiroyuki
Nagahori Taketoshi
永堀剛敏

Noguchi Takaaki
Katsurayama Shingo
葛山信吾
Kohinata Fumiyo
小日向文世
  

Related Links (7)
1. Official Kamisama mou sukoshi dake Homepage @ Fuji TV (Japanese)
2. http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Subway/6869/kamisama.html
3. http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Station/1825/
4. StarEastNet Singapore
5. Kamisama mou sukoshi dake Infopage (Big5)
6. CyberYouth - Kamisama Mou Sukoshi Dake
7. http://members.home.net/godmoretime/index.htm

Drama Reviews (56)
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The review section may contain spoilers! Please understand
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1. A dramatic film [Rating: 9/10]
This is one of my favourite, the story was not linear and we can't guess what happends next. I remember how I fell when watching the last episode, i was touched and i cry.
Reviewed by dedmen on 31 May 2001
2. Exellent! [Rating: 9/10]
this is a GREAT show... one of my fav. too. If your are into tragic love story, this is definately the show you want to watch!
Reviewed by julus on 16 June 2001
3. Ichiban [Rating: 10/10]
This is the best Dorama I've watched so far! It's excellent.It has great cast like Kaneshiro and Fukada who brings the story to life. The theme songs are also very nice.Long live Kamisama!!!!
Reviewed by kawaii on 17 June 2001
4. A Great Series [Rating: 10/10]
This series was great. The story was good and pretty sad. It tell us to support and stay beside the one we love the most whatever happened. I just love to watch Takeshi and Kyoko.
Reviewed by Garfield on 25 July 2001
5. A Pefect Series [Rating: 10/10]
I like the spirit of Kyoko
Reviewed by Adri on 26 July 2001
6. reallllyyyyyyy goooooodddddd [Rating: 10/10]
if u didn't watch it then u'll regret it
Reviewed by Kiego_Lover on 29 July 2001
7. A story where it touches your heart! [Rating: 10/10]
An excellent drama. You have to watch this drama if you haven't seen it.
Reviewed by ping_bong on 5 August 2001
8. Definitely 2 Thumbs UP [Rating: 10/10]
Gotta watch this, very dramatic, nice plot of story, always keep you intact with TVs and never want to stop. Touching ending, highly recommended for those who loves DRAMA, Romance and high school crush.
Reviewed by for3vergirl on 17 October 2001
9. The best [Rating: 10/10]
Very recomended must seen dorama. Very roamntic too, got to love it. nuff said
Reviewed by kuuryu on 23 October 2001
10. i cried as many times, as did in the drama [Rating: 10/10]
i dunno y, but the moment i watched this drama... everytime there is a part where crying most involved in the drama, i cried... it really touched me inside here... my heart... met when high school and later fell in love... got seperated again and got back few years later...... very touching..... i really recomend this drama to be watched!!!
Reviewed by jaycee on 14 November 2001
11. simPlY maRvElloUs [Rating: 10/10]
well, personally i think this drama is relli great...and touching...esp.masaksi's perservence in life...yup...simply...marvellous..and takeshi is great too...
Reviewed by snowie_cool on 24 November 2001
12. Sugoii [Rating: 9/10]
This is what I call a romantic tearjerker.What touches me is not only Keigo's love for Masaki,but also the grit and determination she proves.This drama also touches on an important social problem of the Japanese society,AIDS.Two Thumbs Up~~!
Reviewed by Dixie on 9 December 2001
13. all time classic [Rating: 10/10]
this was my first ever drama that i watched and i have never regretted my choice. the story was very dark and showed how people's perspective is changed the moment after learning they are HIV positive. throughout this drama, you will see kyoko character trying to focus on her life ambitions instead of her disease and her relationship with kaneshiro character was simply heartwrenching. they really made the show look very real and coupled with excellent instrumental music makes it even better while watching it. I highly recommend watching it but it's very sad!
Reviewed by Coolsmurf on 2 January 2002
14. perpetual grief [Rating: 10/10]
one of the first J-drama's I've ever seen.. and it's still my favorite!! I love drama's that can make me cry and I pretty much cried throughout this whole drama! ..the romance and character developement was so sweet and moving. the music is wonderful and matches the scenes throughout! ..it definitely made me a fan of Kyoko Fukada! ..go watch it!! ^_^
Reviewed by yume1004 on 5 January 2002
15. One of the best!! [Rating: 10/10]
This drama is soo good, shouldn't miss out!!
It is very interesting in every single chapter, if you haven't seen it, I really recommend you to!!
Reviewed by Amy on 6 January 2002
16. ;_; [Rating: 9/10]
very beautiful, but fukada kyoko's sobs kinda irritated me. but nevermind that, it's really good, and a very heavy drama. :)
Reviewed by Jalapeno on 11 January 2002
17. ~*~The Best~*~ [Rating: 10/10]
This is the first japanese drama i saw and it is my favorite one.This drama is very sad and Takeshi and Kyoko Fukada were terrific in this drama.I became a Takeshi fan by watching this drama.This is one of the best.A must see drama!!
Reviewed by LiLaZnBaByAnGeL on 14 January 2002
18. Stunning [Rating: 9/10]
The supporting cast gave very good performances. The leads gave great performances especially Fukada san (especially for an actress as young as she is) It really exposed the risk of this dating club mentality Japan has with older men taking advantage of the real young girls. I would have given it a 10 but by the last 3 or 4 episodes , every scene was a crying scene, and it got to be very irritating
Reviewed by warren.mcclendon on 10 April 2002
19. Definitely great! [Rating: 10/10]
I love the story line and its moral. It shows the devotion of a couple and mother's love no matter what happens. Teenagers should watch this drama.
Reviewed by juita_ejet on 8 May 2002
20. Now I know why people like it! [Rating: 10/10]
Watch it. Very good story line and ending was great even though you know what the ultimate result will be. Note: I wanted to literally slap the reporter and Masaki's brother(his youngest version).
Reviewed by biga816 on 24 May 2002
21. Touching [Rating: 10/10]
It's hard to build a story around a disease like Aids. But they did it. Kaneshiro Takeshi and Fukada Kyoko did a great job. A very touching ending. For the ladies, its Kleenex time!
Reviewed by jdfan on 1 July 2002
22. A Very Heart Touching Drama [Rating: 10/10]
I really love this story and what makes it more interesting is that my favourite actor, Takeshi Kaneshiro acting in it. A very romantic and sad story. I never expect that Takeshi will stay by Fukada Kyoko's side till the end. Even though there are some parts when I get quite irritated with Fukada's scene; the part when she cries all the time but over all the story is really great and really touch my heart. And not forgetting the songs, too. Lovely!!!
Reviewed by peeka on 15 July 2002
23. the best drama [Rating: 10/10]
The best Japan drama ever made by Japan. The story line is very touching and make us learn about life more carefully. Kaneshiro and Fukada are great actors. I think Japan wouldn't never make drama as good as Kamisama, mou sukshi dake. Learn about love, family, faith and the most important is you can live if you love someone, and the world going to be very beautiful if the one who you loved is love you too. Fukada still 16 when play this drama, she's going to be the next Japan drama queen as long as she can play good.
Reviewed by rinarina on 4 October 2002
24. ~Sad yet touching~ (=>_<=) [Rating: 10/10]
A great performance by Kyoko. Her role should be looked up to, cos she was determine to live even though of her disease. The music made the scenes more upsetting which brought me to tears. Overall an excellent performance by all.
Reviewed by elise3000 on 12 October 2002
25. 2nd best drama after BEAUTIFUL LIFE [Rating: 10/10]
deserves to win award, and it did!! kyoko fukada's role is condemnable yet as the saying goes in the story,"Girls, the more stupid they are, the more cute they become.."
songs are fabulous! wish that the ending is a lot better...
Reviewed by keepasusyanamati2003 on 3 November 2002
26. Oh My God [Rating: 10/10]
This was one of the saddest dramas I have ever seen, but I loved it because it teaches us to love unconditionally even though we may be separated by death or something else. Such a tearjerker. I thought I would never cry while watching a drama, but I did and I know people were and are going to be crying so much when they watch this drama. A must see. Let it touch your heart as it did mine.
Reviewed by Golfguy45 on 13 November 2002
27. love kamisama mou sukoshi dake [Rating: 10/10]
i think i cried in every single episode...i've never watch anything so touching, so sad as this. I rooted for masaki and keigo all the way. I wished i had the bravery that masaki possessed. DEFINITELY recommend this to everyone.
Reviewed by hsiuting2003 on 31 December 2002
28. a touching story [Rating: 9/10]
i like this story, but it's a little bit bored.But i still cried especially at the last scene, Takashi with her daughter....it so sad!
Reviewed by N|sz^^aYa on 13 March 2003
29. Everything is pretty perfect [Rating: 10/10]
The title suits perfectly with the plot. 1 desperate step, and there goes a big change in Fukada Kyoko's life. It's a great story, portraying the current desperation in young generation, and how she tried to go on with her life, fighting to live with much pain to gain happiness
Reviewed by juliana_phang on 21 June 2003
30. MY FAVORITE DORAMA [Rating: 10/10]
This is my favorite dorama....I watched this many...many times.....even now.... I'd just finished watch this dorama again....the story's very touching....and it's really true love....I like Takeshi and Kyoko......they played very good....
and the OST are sugoooiiiii....
Reviewed by dy_ans on 9 July 2003
31. Amazing, a most watch dorama! [Rating: 10/10]
An amazing dorama, both lead actors delievered amazing performances. Great story line and a terrifc theme song. A most watch dorama for all dorama fans out there!
Reviewed by dys199 on 15 August 2003
32. Amazing, a most watch dorama! [Rating: 10/10]
An amazing dorama, both lead actors delievered amazing performances. Great story line and a terrifc theme song. A most watch dorama for all dorama fans out there!
Reviewed by dys199 on 15 August 2003
33. ... [Rating: 10/10]
I recommend to all reader to watch this drama...
Guarantee you will drop your own tears.... if not.. you are abnormal... hehehehe.....
But sure it is a nice story.................................
Reviewed by Samuel on 17 August 2003
34. I recomend this drama to all [Rating: 10/10]
All the cast in the show are great.They acted very well especially takeshi kaneshiro aka kam sing mo and kyoko fukada.It is a very nice show but i hate the ending because it was so sad..... .
But overall, EXCELLENT!!
Reviewed by joychin on 26 October 2003
35. One of the best of all time [Rating: 9/10]
There is so much originality in the story and the acting is so intense you can really relate to the characters. It is definitely a tear jerker and if you really let yourself into the story, you will appreciate how carefully the story was written and how everything ties in nicely at the end. The only down side is it's a bit slow, but all dramas were pretty slow back then, almost six years ago. So for those who are used to watching the faster paced dramas of nowaday, be prepared.
Reviewed by Hiro Toyo on 1 December 2003
36. Very romantic drama^0^ [Rating: 8/10]
Kamisama was hooked me with its story about a man who has truly love to a girl altough she got AIDS. I also want a boyfriend like him^-^ And also it took Kaneshiro and Kyoko as the cast who were my favorite artists. You know why i just gived 8 points???? absolutely cuz it was sad ending.>o<
Reviewed by lamy2 on 7 August 2004
37. kamisama mou sukoshi dake [Rating: 8/10]
not so bad... i luv the ending .. altough i alwiz feel chooked with takeshi smoking habit...
Reviewed by moluska tatami on 9 October 2004
38. First drama and still my fave one [Rating: 9/10]
It was the first drama I have watched and there's something special on it that makes me watch it at least once a year, and cry all times I watch to it.
The story is original, but a bit unrealistic at the same time. Themes like AIDS, family, friendship, love, life's importance are so well approached that will let you think about them after the end of every each episode. There's intensity in this show, in every scene, in every dialogue.
Takeshi Kaneshiro is brilliant but Kyoko made it. Of course she cries a lot and it can be a little boring at times, but she did a great perfomance on it. Maybe the only one good perfomance she did.
This drama deserves a 10, but since is a bit unrealistic, I would give it a 9.
And prepare your tissues box before watching it.
Reviewed by shiruchsn on 13 November 2004
39. depressing [Rating: 5/10]
As much as I love takeshi, this drama is overly dramatic and gets boring quick. plus it is not very believable thus does not draw you into the plotline.
Reviewed by miriya52 on 2 March 2005
40. great drama! [Rating: 9/10]
I love Kyoko's will to keep going to the end. Very sad, but I like it that way. Also a big Takeshi fan. Great acting and a great story even if a little farfetched at times
Reviewed by misato-chan on 2 May 2005
41. takeshi ...... [Rating: ?/10]
u know that....
I like takeshi kaneshiro play acting!!!
Great man!!! ....hm.hm..hm... just all
when he played with futada,is it right???(i hope)....
v(^-^)v.....kamisama made me cried...hiks...hiks..hiks...

DANTE...
Reviewed by oshi on 21 May 2005
42. Could be better; could be worse [Rating: 6/10]
Despite the glowing reviews this drama received I found it to be overly dramatic at times...the subject matter is far from trivial but the dramatic skill of a very young kyoko fukada is lacking here and she OVER acts a number of times. I did feel sympathy for the characters to be sure but not as intimately as I would have expected given the gravity of the plot. Takeshi Kaneshiro is the better actor of the pair and he helps ground the show somewhat. Slow paced at times but more importantly the drama suffers from the inability to suspend disbelief at various points in the storyline
Reviewed by Tu_triky on 17 September 2005
43. classic [Rating: 10/10]
this was my first ever drama that i watched and i have never regretted my choice. the story was very dark and showed how people's perspective is changed the moment after learning they are HIV positive. throughout this drama, you will see kyoko character trying to focus on her life ambitions instead of her disease and her relationship with kaneshiro character was simply heartwrenching. they really made the show look very real and coupled with excellent instrumental music makes it even better while watching it. I highly recommend watching it but it's very sad!
Reviewed by Coolsmurf on 24 September 2005
44. a very very sad story [Rating: 9/10]
The story is so sad, i cant even imagine a person having such a tragic life, however she is so fortunate that she can live life the fullest. or at least that's what i feel ^^ Takeshi is soooo handsome too, can't take my eyes of him =P
Reviewed by ^aPPLe^ on 24 September 2005
45. Merry Go Round Story [Rating: 6/10]
Typical merry-go-round drama! My friend cried like hell but to me it felt like a broken record. It was touching initially but got on my nerves after a while when incidents kept disrupting the romance just when it was about to bloom. Why so tragic?! The writer got carried away & threw logic out of the window, hahaha. I watched all the way because of Kaneshiro. Soundtrack by Luna Sea was very unforgetable.
Reviewed by aki_07 on 1 October 2005
46. Moments [Rating: 8/10]
In spite of the spotting writing, innane plot with hundreds of holes, weak characters (Masaki, yes Kyoko is cute, but she can't act!), and overt dramatics (cue, lots of crying, or characters running desperately in the rain accompanied by a piano soundtrack; or plently of sepia toned flashbacks), there was enough in this series to make it very good.
Takeshi's acting of the character (as long as one ignores the character's occupation and celebrity status), especially the changes in his personality, held most of the series together. There were some truly great moments that made one forget about all the problems in the series, such as the end of the first episode. Similarly the very end of the series was probably the best ending of all, with a sharpness that was further emphasized by its adruptness and quick cut to the theme song. Truly an expectional (and heart rendering) ending. Probably made the entire series.
The theme song by Luna Sea is one of the strong points, and good use of it (most of the time; the exceptions include some strange echo-cuts), along with the opening title sequence emphasizes alot of the plot. For instance, as stated above, during the first and last episodes.
Overall, there is too much exception stuff in this series in spite of its lumpiness. The themes of alienation, prosecution, loneliness, family and social pressures, tend to wallow about obtusely until a moment of brilliance (parent-child relations; scene where Masaki's mother runs after her in the street, telling Masaki she would do anything to make her well). The series has too many of these moments of great clarity, in effect, negating some of the tediousness (and incredulous) plot, poor characterization, and weak acting.
Reviewed by mdz on 10 October 2005
47. Its more annoying then sad. [Rating: 6/10]
I have to admit the acting was good, characters were good. Story plot stunk and waaaaaay to unrealistic to even get into it. Its not sad at all, its just plain annoying and no common sense in this film.

It gets pretty annoying when you have to deal with a spoiled, selfish high school girl, always wanting her way in almost every episode. And a cheating mom character that gets on your nerves. What is unrealistic is that, you have a rich healthy musician who goes out with a high school girl, not to mention spoiled, selfish annoying high school girl, knowing that she has AIDS, he still sleeps with her and has unprotected sex, later on she gets pregnant and a healthy girl is born, HAHAHA, what a joke. Every single common sense is broken in this line of series.

The only character that I truely enjoyed and really felt sad for is the father figure. Who works hard, supporting his family, while his good for nothing wife cheats, his daughter is just plain spoiled and selfish gets AIDS sleeping around... I felt so bad for him for having such a crazy stupid family when he is the most honest hardworking characters of them all.... Everyone else can go to hell... The director lost his common sense, what was he thinking?!?!?!
Reviewed by makusu on 27 January 2006
48. Weepy [Rating: 8/10]
It's one of those shows that you watch with the understanding right from the start that you're probably going to cry... a lot. This, Beautiful Life, 1 Litre of Tears...
But that makes what you see even more touching when you know the outcome. It really is a great show to watch. Fukada Kyoko got on my nerves a bit.... bit Kaneshiro Takeshi is just... well he's gorgeous...
The series is rather unrealistic at times, but that is really rather expected from a drama. The story itself was a rather interesting take on the usual love problems storyline... And I don't think I would have wanted to watch it if everything had gone wrong, which granted would probably have been more realistic. Really... if it had all been 'realistic' there would have been no show for us all to review...
Reviewed by InuStar on 5 February 2006
49. Definitely one of my all time favs [Rating: 10/10]
This was one of the first jdrama i watched and i actually watched it thrice. All abt love, hardships, family etc. This story actually addresses the problems faced in Japanese society which high schoolgirls going into prostitution in xchange for materialistic self-gratification.
Reviewed by robetella on 29 May 2006
50. too melancholic. [Rating: 7/10]
not really that the storyline is too farfetched just that... whoever the writer of this dorama is doesnt know what subtlety means. i mean, you can tell of a sad story without making it too heavy, right?

dont get me wrong, im such a sucker for tragic stories but the way this was told was just too sappy and 1940's-b&w-running-in-the-rain-saying-farewells-ish for me. oh wait, i think there was such a scene.

kaneshiro was hot, as always...
Reviewed by pulang tala on 2 June 2006
51. Despite all odds.. [Rating: 9/10]
Despite all odds, the main girl Kano Masaki really strived to make the most out of her life. The main complaints people have about this drama is that it's "unrealistic". I personally don't think so. They say it's unrealistic for a teenage girl to prostitute herself? No. They say it's unrealistic for a famous musician to fall for a high school girl? Not really; it's UNLIKELY, but not unrealistic. The emotions that both Kano Masaki and Ishikawa Keigo and everyone around them - friends, coworkers, family- is understandable and totally realistic. My only complaints is that it can be melodramatic (running in the rain, "i can't live without you", etc.) and often goes in circles (well, are they gonna finally be together or not?!), but overall i don't feel those problems are that bad.

The matters of loss, of broken families, of frustrations with career paths, searching for meaning in life, the cruelty of those who don't understand how you feel... this drama is more than just a mushy romance. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by megumi s. on 5 July 2006
52. Heart-wrenching [Rating: 10/10]
Cast:
Kaneshiro Takeshi as Keigo Ishikawa
Kyoko Fukada as Masaki Kyouno.

Plot:

Many themes have been incorporated into this Japanese TV series, such as HIV, friendship, bullying, abortion, parentage and of course, love.

The story revolves around Masaki, a swoony 16-year-old high school student who is an avid fan of Keigo, a music producer. In order to get enough money to buy the tickets for his concert, Masaki engages in a night of sexual intercourse with a complete stranger.

After attending the concert, Masaki and Keigo met up by chance. Keigo bought Masaki to his home where he was entranced by her bubbly and na&iuml;ve nature. After this one nightstand, Masaki left his house, having no regrets at all.

Three months later, Keigo came back from his music tour and chose to meet up with Masaki. However, Masaki at that time found herself HIV positive. And through here the story continues to unveil itself where Keigo and Masaki&#146;s relationship continue to develop, from sympathy to friendship to love. Throughout this time, Keigo stayed by Masaki&#146;s side, supporting her without truly understanding his underlying feelings for her and in the end, falling in love with her.


A heartwrenching drama of two lovers caught in a tangled web.

Please God Give Me More Time is exactly what these characters needed in the end to finally be with each other. Including horrendous obstacles and fiery battles between two women (over a guy (Takeshi Kaneshiro)) this drama is one of the best. Takeshi Kaneshiro plays the dark and disturbed music composer, Keigo. He does a wonderful job, and he's so cute!

In this movie, Takeshi is 26 where as Kyoko Fukada is 17...wow, a nine years age gap...eh...well that's not so bad.

I'm 17 and now Takeshi's 33. now there's an age gap. hahaha

Anywho, good movie, a must see if you like One liter of Tears!

Hahaha, i got my Aunt addicted to this...so it MUST be good, ne?
Reviewed by Lissy24 on 5 August 2006
53. Grows on You [Rating: 7/10]
It took me a few episodes to actually get into the drama. The first four or five episodes were not gripping at all, but I was surprised to see that this changed. Kaneshiro Takeshi did an excellent job. He was really convincing in his role. Fukada Kyoko was good, although at times it looked as if she were trying too hard. I found her character a little problematic. It was hard to sympathize with her at first, because her character was so stupid and self-serving. But then I realized in later episodes that teenagers really are stupid and self-serving, and that the drama was actually being realistic. It’s rare for me to change my opinion of a drama, but this one succeeded in doing so.

Nakama Yukie did an excellent job, even though her character was extremely annoying. The drama is full of angst, but pulls together in the final episodes. I was a little peeved by the scene of Fukada’s character’s death. I felt it was overly dramatic and overly done. But in all, it was a good drama and worth at least a glance.
Reviewed by Wynter on 20 August 2006
54. a touching drama [Rating: 8/10]
a great story which is telling about the struggle of young-girl(kyoko fukada) to fight against her disease though she died eventually.. but the story is very touching.. worth while to be watched
Reviewed by rendy_pranadithya on 25 November 2006
55. masaki killed the show [Rating: 6/10]
masaki (played by fukuda) is incredibly annoying. cries every 10 minutes and is impossibly selfish, clingy, whiny, and inconsiderate of others. yes she's sick and all, but there's only so much sympathy and understanding you can juice out of it. (I do applaude her for her bravery in making that speech, though.) but i'm sure she cries in EVERY episode (and she does this heavy breathing thing when she does that is SO annoying).

plot also doesn't make sense but most drama series don't really anyway so that's tolerable. the only reason i'm able to stand the over the top plot and fukuda's character is because takeshi is in the drama.

the mom is kind of annoying at times (i'm not a very positive person so super cheerful people get on my nerves), but i'm sure a lot of people would be thankful to have a mother as understanding as her.

about the way everyone reacts to someone with aids is pretty sad too. i'd like to think that the japanese have more knowledge and understanding about the disease..
Reviewed by tklover on 31 January 2007
56. A romantic testament to love's enduring miracle [Rating: 9/10]
The lyrical beauty (yes I do mean the soundtrack in this drama) of this touching love story will captivate the heart of almost (if not most) of the viewers and establishes Takeshi Kaneshiro as a gifted actor.

While some may say that the element of "sappy-love-story-where-this-will-never-happen-in-reality" adds flaw to this drama, I beg to differ by remisnising how it's these "so-not-going-to-happen-incident" grace me with hopes of a better tomorrow.

I LOVE this drama so much and will recommend others to get a copy of it.
Reviewed by missida on 8 February 2007

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1. Comments by michelle [Rating: 10/10]
Ahh...so sad ne...This drama is really good. Recommended~ ^_^
2. Comments by Super No. 1 [Rating: 10/10]
A very sad but wonderful story. Great music by SENS, Luna Sea, and Shizuka Kudo.
3. Comments by amberr-san [Rating: 9/10]
I found myself crying more in this drama than the Titanic.hehehe......... I just loved this dorama!~ This dorama has a really good cast and an unique storyline.
4. Comments by jaycee [Rating: 9/10]
this show also made me cry alot... i dunno y but it really touches me in the heart.... a normal girl suffering from HIV can still get to be loved by the famous music producer.... very touching......
5. Comments by cyberarts [Rating: 10/10]
One of the most touching drama ever seen. I just luv all the theme songs.
6. Comments by Michi [Rating: 10/10]
Frankly at first, buying and watching this kind of drama is way beyond my mind. But someone told me that its a good story so i add it into my to buy list. So i bought it! My sister going crazy asking me: "What? You bought this drama?"
So i have to watch it all by myself, and each chapter goes better and i'm curious to know what happen next and so on...~ I find this story is rather intriguing and i thought " it's not that bad after all"

It is a tearjerker .. Luckily i watched it alone so there is nothing to control and i cry :P hehe.. It's so sad.. I begin to like the story and at the end i realize that i actually ' LOVE ' this drama ! And it is one of my fav now. ~ hehe.. :P
7. Comments by yanjun [Rating: ?/10]
takeshi kaneshiro looks a wee bit too skinny in here... *bwhaah*
8. Comments by juliana_phang [Rating: 10/10]
this is the first j-drama i watched..
i cried non-stop while n even after watching this drama..
how many times have i watched this..let see..3 - 5 times..
a must to watch..;)
9. Comments by Eyrien* [Rating: 9/10]
As much as I hate to admit, this drama is EXTREMELY good. This the only drama that I can stand Fukada Kyoko in. She and Kaneshiro Takeshi do a spectucular job of portraying extremely poignant emotions as a cynical song writer and a high school age girl with HIV in love. The first episode didn't really appeal to me for some reason, but I really became involved with the story as I continued watching. I also thought that Haruhiko Kato did an outstanding job as well. WARNING, due to the nature of the drama, prepare to break out the tissues a LOT.
10. Comments by marzyu [Rating: 8/10]
This drama realli touched my heart! Seriously, in society today celebrities wouldn't give a *beep* if u had AIDS, they'll just be like "watever, u made the choice" but in this drama it'z totally different from the real world! Keneshiro eventually wuz touched on wat Fukada did for him and got to know her! This is one of the saddest dramaz I've seen so far but it is a realli good drama indeed! I'll realli recommend this drama to u! Remember to have tissue beside u ^^
11. Comments by eugeneyan [Rating: 7/10]
Ultra weepy, guess people with AIDS really find it hard to be happy~
12. Comments by thee [Rating: ?/10]
This one just make me sleepy -_-.
13. Comments by jdfan [Rating: 10/10]
It's hard to build a story around a disease like Aids. But they did it. Both Kaneshiro Takeshi and Fukada Kyoko did a great job. A very story about how a high school girl contacted AIDs through a one night stand. The drama ending was touching. For the ladies, maybe its Kleenex time!
14. Comments by ct_subang [Rating: 6/10]
kyoko fukada cries a lot in here
15. Comments by krissblade [Rating: ?/10]
If you want to watch this one. Camp out with a box of tissues!!! I cried and bawled so hard at the end that I didn't want to watch another sad drama in a long while. This was the first time I watched Kyoko Fukuda (sp?). She is a very good young actress. When I was in high school, I really liked Takshi Kaneshiro. I think this drama addresses some issues in society that people don't really want to look at or think that those things cannot happen to them.
16. Comments by biga816 [Rating: 10/10]
Great story....Kyoko Fukada surprisingly not half bad in this one.
17. Comments by peeka [Rating: 10/10]
One of my favourite drama. I just love Takeshi Kaneshiro. The story line is not so realistic but the main cast has played it very well. Its a very sad story with also a sad ending. Beautiful songs, too. This drama has a similar story line like Beautiful Life. Love conquers all.
18. Comments by majinbads [Rating: 7/10]
Superb, moving performance by Kyoko Fukada. Hail the teen queen of tears. Too bad Takeshi Kaneshiro doesn稚 match Kyoko痴 performance. The director had to hide Kaneshiro痴 eyes behind dark shades for his apparent inability to show much emotion in this tearjerker. Will make you cry (even for guys). A good watch.
19. Comments by amethyst [Rating: 6/10]
Watched because of Kaneshiro Takeshi. Got through it also because of him. Though the storyline is very touching, it is still quite unrealistic, especially towards the end when she got pregnant. But I think the main focus was how both he and Fukada Kyoko grew up.
20. Comments by nzb [Rating: 9/10]
Very meaningful movie. Kyoko Fukada gets AIDS after sleeping with a man for money in order to watch her idol, Keiko's concert.
21. Comments by PapaDeshio [Rating: 9/10]
Complex Love + Sad + Very Sad Ending
LESSON: Love is just a WORD. It痴 containing an elements needed by each couple; belief, caring, understanding & respect with each other.
22. Comments by hsiuting2003 [Rating: 10/10]
I love it! I Love it! I Love it! I personally think it's as good as Beautiful Life. I seriously cried in every episode. Masaki is so brave...I really admired her character. I recommend this to everyone who likes a good sappy, inspirational drama. One thing though, I didn't like much was the ending...it just kinda hangs you there...so. But all around great.
23. Comments by 100aw [Rating: 8/10]
Kaneshiro...........need I say more?
24. Comments by lucky [Rating: 10/10]
saya sangat suka akan semangat mengisi hidupnya tanpa merasa bersalah sekalipun akibat penyakit yang dideritanya
25. Comments by blackwhis [Rating: 8/10]
love tk
26. Comments by emiko [Rating: 8/10]
Oklar...
27. Comments by N|sz^^aYa [Rating: 8/10]
its a sad story...
28. Comments by DukeGonzalez [Rating: 7/10]
asik² melalak jer si kyoko fukada.. fedap gak
29. Comments by eien [Rating: 9/10]
gets a bit sickening/....the plot is original tho
30. Comments by Akakage [Rating: 8/10]
I don't really like this drama nonetheless, it was ok too watch when you are not depressed. What makes it good was the family value messeges in this drama.
31. Comments by MixxDreamer [Rating: 10/10]
what a touching story.. =*( if u havent then you're missing out!
32. Comments by rikastar [Rating: 9/10]
Very touching, has an interesting theme, and my favourite lead actor. Takeshi is so hot here. ^^ I felt that Kyoko did quite well and wasn't really very annoying, considering the character that she played is really quite a brat at times.
33. Comments by Jalapeno [Rating: 8/10]
Pretty good, but I was irritated with Fukada Kyoko's constant sniffling. She could do away with that next time and just let the tears flow! But nevertheless, pretty touching story of 'true love' that I assume everyone else desire!
34. Comments by Warrior [Rating: 5/10]
I hate this drama!!!!!!!!!Dame da yo!!In this drama,Kyoko Fukada always criessss criesssss and criesssssss thats all she can do.I was getting tired after a few episodes,so i decided to stop watching it.(the soundracks are actually not bad)
35. Comments by Bsalez [Rating: 6/10]
Lesson to learn in this series is good specially for da girl ne..Quite Romantic
36. Comments by cass_dust [Rating: 7/10]
ohhh~~~ takeshi is sooo handsome.
37. Comments by Hee Hee Hee [Rating: 9/10]
it makes me cry every time i watched it..bt is stil my best drama i like....watched 9 times even though i hate watchin sad shows..
38. Comments by samurai_x [Rating: 7/10]
Such a sad show..
39. Comments by chobits [Rating: 10/10]
u won't regret to buy and watch it. fukakyo and kaneshiro are really good artistes. kaneshiro done a good job as a playboy :) it's a sad love story that shows how people are willing to do anything for love. but i think most people will expected the ending. it's one of the best drama i've ever watched.
40. Comments by ahmel [Rating: 8/10]
the first japanese drama that i had bought! one of the best ones so far
41. Comments by db9paka [Rating: 8/10]
The story appeared to be draggy and somewhat lame... probably because I watched BL before this and found it to be much more touching and sweet, but Fukada and Kaneshiro...yummy!
42. Comments by amrayu [Rating: 10/10]
vcd (chinese subs)
43. Comments by nienna [Rating: 8/10]
By the end of de show, i was pratically drenched in tears..sob, sob
44. Comments by orenji [Rating: 8/10]
Another tear jerker. ;)
45. Comments by Lauralye76 [Rating: 10/10]
One of the few shows on my A-list. Watched it at least 3 times...so touching that I never failed to tear when watching it...a must show to recommend to your friends
46. Comments by jfallonismine [Rating: 10/10]
This Is My Absolute Favorite so far~~!!
47. Comments by chipolata [Rating: 3/10]
This dorama is IMPOSSIBLE!!
48. Comments by Mino [Rating: 8/10]
This is the most breath taking movie i have ever seen.
49. Comments by Gimackii [Rating: 7/10]
Good drama overall. Kinda annoying at some parts...
50. Comments by guchik [Rating: 10/10]
A very sad story.
Excellent acting from cast members.
A must watch dorama.
51. Comments by aruthberry [Rating: 10/10]
I like this drama alot!! A very romantic story.
52. Comments by pinky [Rating: 10/10]
I feel very touching after watching the last few Episodes.Cheers to this show, i support takeshi kaneshiro and Fukada Kyoko. I love the most is when takeshi hold Fukada's hand running after takeshi steal the big poster for her.The theme songs are great too, 10 marks for this show man.
53. Comments by joychin [Rating: 10/10]
one of the best
54. Comments by keii-kun [Rating: 1/10]
i watched halfway...and stopped cos realizing the end would be damn sad...urgh..i hate sad dramas...
55. Comments by Amika [Rating: 9/10]
great story and a very touching drama.. a must watch for all Jdrama lover...
56. Comments by cynee [Rating: 7/10]
one of the first few doramas i have watched. a sad story, touching...
57. Comments by dummyuser11 [Rating: 10/10]
This was actually the very first Japanese Drama that i watched and got me hooked. I cried and cried till my eyes were red and puffy (So did my mom). Lovely story...one of the best so far...
58. Comments by jetfire [Rating: 6/10]
Based on an idol n fan storyline though never worked b4 they have the chemtery. But the storyline was abit too absurb for the reality so give it 6 but on the whole quite watchable
59. Comments by kinki_txr [Rating: 9/10]
my favourite... watched too many times...
classic!!
60. Comments by missmoonlight [Rating: 10/10]
Will add comments later
61. Comments by zaza_tk87 [Rating: 10/10]
complete. VCD chn-mly sub.

this drama made me know about my man... i like this drama.. but i love golden bowl more. this is a very good drama compare to GB but i still like GB more
62. Comments by Yuana [Rating: 7/10]
touching story
63. Comments by yume [Rating: 8/10]
Fukada Kyoko was given a role that stood apart from her previous cutesy, candy-sugar-coated characters and shined more than I thought! A serious drama that keeps you watching. It is ashame her later works turned out to be disappointing, especially since her start seemed so promising with a challenging role.
64. Comments by eien Bussan [Rating: 3/10]
hated it...
65. Comments by DragonSpirit164 [Rating: 7/10]
Hmmm. relatively slow moving drama.. Good chemistry between Kaneshiro and Fukada... I can't believe the luck of Kaneshiro though... it seemed a bit far fetched... Didn't really fancy the whole AIDS storyline in the first place.. kinda depressing..
66. Comments by heimu [Rating: 7/10]
A young girl who sold her body to get money to buy tickets to Keigo's concert. Eventually she got aids and her time is suddenly so limited (At least to express her love towards Keigo). God please give this girl some time...
67. Comments by andorea [Rating: 10/10]
A very realistic and heartwarming story!
A MUST SEE!
68. Comments by Meow [Rating: 10/10]
My favorite drama ever.
69. Comments by PinkSpider [Rating: 5/10]
damn bored...
but ppl say it's good..
i dun think so!
70. Comments by Chokoreto_Gal [Rating: 8/10]
it is a sad dorama...hiks...i'm crying when i watched it....its like a dream come true....but with a nightmare!!
71. Comments by enazekinaz [Rating: ?/10]
in progress
72. Comments by SabrinaOshio [Rating: 10/10]
love this drama..but sad ending
73. Comments by AngelXing [Rating: 10/10]
This was actually the very first Japanese Drama that i watched and got me hooked. I cried and cried till my eyes were red and puffy (So did my mom). Lovely story...one of the best so far...
74. Comments by Akikochan [Rating: 10/10]
I have never seen such an excellent drama !! I LOOOVE it ! ! !
75. Comments by Tomokochan [Rating: 10/10]
A very touching story . It has been a long time since I cried when watching a film but this time my tears can't stop falling down. I'm very happy seeing Kyoko in this film.She act so well, I'm not wrong when chosing her as my idol :) .Kaneshiro is good too! I love Keigo's charaters :) This will be my all-time favourite film!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
76. Comments by anduriachan [Rating: 10/10]
I just love Takeshi!! :)
77. Comments by koichininoyu [Rating: 5/10]
drama shows rather touching but the love story shows too dragging...
78. Comments by Longman [Rating: 9/10]
This series is highly depressing with no proper words to describe it, but I wasn't very pleased with how the ending goes. The instrumental soundtrack by S.E.N.S. deserves a special mention as it greatly enhances the viewing experience.
79. Comments by ryce [Rating: 9/10]
Horribly sad & depressing show to watch... heh... but it's still a good show nonetheless... Really can feel Kyoko's will to survive & her true love for Takeshi.
80. Comments by syahirah [Rating: 7/10]
so sad...wa,waa.....this drama tell us how important the love could be.....
81. Comments by cre3p [Rating: 9/10]
Tearjerker...
82. Comments by yijing [Rating: 5/10]
some stuff are quite unbelievable actually?
83. Comments by smmlt [Rating: ?/10]
Episodes 01-02.
PDTV XviD AMRayu
84. Comments by Seghal [Rating: 6/10]
Very good first half, but the second half is boring. The finale is one of the worst I have ever seen.
85. Comments by zealous [Rating: 10/10]
a very good drama n touching one.......
86. Comments by damex [Rating: 9/10]
A deep and sad dorama. Definitely not the stuff that u can take lightly. If u want to learn 'bout what's the meaning of life, maybe this dorama can help u
87. Comments by glayjiro1017 [Rating: 9/10]
Haven't finished watching this one yet. =/

The story is really gripping.
Kaneshiro Takeshi is so mysterious!
Fukada Kyoko is a youngin in this one.
I think this was her debut drama? Not sure.

I love it. ED Theme by Luna Sea is awesome!
This drama another love/romance story that just gets to me.
88. Comments by nai_yve [Rating: 9/10]
Great plot, great cast and great theme song by Luna Sea!
89. Comments by valentino [Rating: 10/10]
A must watch if you are a fan of kyoko and Kaneshiro. Even if you are not, you must not miss it too. 1 of the best!
90. Comments by rinarina [Rating: 10/10]
Best drama that ever made. Not just about love story also gived us a good lesson.
91. Comments by tsubaki1 [Rating: 5/10]
this whole thing doesnt make sense. i watched it a long time ago so please correct me if i made any mistakes.
so first, the girl sells her body, for what? for a concert ticket.
second, the girl has sex wif her idol.
third, the idol actually falls in love wif her.
fourth, that a record *producer* can actually be so good looking.
fifth, fan marries idol.
sixth, she died at her wedding.
please, nothing makes sense. or its just too difficult than i can understand. i gave it a 5 and all 5 points go to the soundtrack.
92. Comments by totuta [Rating: 8/10]
not bad. great to see Kaneshiro & Fukada together.
93. Comments by maki [Rating: 9/10]
Very touching story. Thumbup for that
94. Comments by v1olet [Rating: 7/10]
i don't really like the plot. but takeshi kaneshiro is absolutely handsome.
95. Comments by I LUV V6! [Rating: 9/10]
Very sad. I needed a tissue box nearby all the time. But Takeshi Kaneshiro was amazing, and so was Kyoko Fukada.
96. Comments by Steve [Rating: 6/10]
hm.. no comment. I didn't so excatite about this drama.
97. Comments by moluska tatami [Rating: 7/10]
ok lah.... but i hate tekeshi smoking habit...
98. Comments by chocoLatte12 [Rating: 10/10]
very sad ending.. love the theme song. great actors and great plot too..
99. Comments by cheery [Rating: 10/10]
One of my FAV Jap drama! Very captiviting story line really not sick of it de saw the repeats in SCV and channel 8 for like 3 times but still like the show very much. Just too nice already, the actors in the show oso did a very good job! Simply love that show!
100. Comments by moonchyld [Rating: 9/10]
it was breath-taking that's for sure. i couldn't give it a 10 because i didn't like fukada that much, and also the ending... it wasn't that believable. plus, i couldn't understand why kaneshiro never got infected. hehe. just some ramblings.. but all in all it was an amazing drama. heck, i watched it STRAIGHT from night to the next morning! i also couldn't forget kaneshiro after this.. i mean he is the first man i've ever seen to look EXACTLY like a bishounen that walked out of a shoujo manga!!! O_O!!!
101. Comments by ashley [Rating: 10/10]
My favourite Japanese drama. A great ost, a slightly controversial story and a brilliant cast. Takeshi Kaneshiro's monologue in the beginning is one of my favourite lines in a Japanese drama. That few lines sums up his character before he met Masaki, and gradually you see the thawing of his character as the story progresses. Kyoko Fukada is convincing in her role as an aimless teenager before she knew her time was limited.
Sometimes it does take something like that before you realise what you have been missing and what you are searching for.
102. Comments by kirei_lanford [Rating: 8/10]
hu hu hu... very sad... Again it is Kyoko-chan who is the main factor
103. Comments by Dabbies [Rating: 8/10]
Takeshi Kaneshiro’s first ever Japanese drama….!! Very touching & highly recommended… playing his current role as a singer in the drama… keeping low & charming as usual… so touched that he can actually sacrifice for love & how he pull through the whole crisis of losing his loved one…. Fukada Kyoko’s role is quite commendable… determine & gentle… willing to tolerate or sacrifice anything… she has done her best in it… I have to say once again that this drama is VERY VERY VERY touching… is a must watch & a collection u can’t miss in all JDorama….!!! (^_^) v
104. Comments by viOLet harukO [Rating: 9/10]
a very tOuching drama...you can jUst sOb aLL the way..haha..
105. Comments by shozen [Rating: 9/10]
fukada kyoko was ok here. kaneshiro was great. i think this was my first and last drama ive seen him do. but it was good. it was pretyy short though.
106. Comments by Boogoo8 [Rating: 6/10]
The story line is good but don't like the leading role, she can't act but just cried at every moment!
107. Comments by uglymale [Rating: 6/10]
Some loopholes in the HIV angle, but mildly interesting. Theme song by LUNA SEA is awesome.
108. Comments by Dorochive [Rating: 3/10]
I never liked Kyoko's acting, and this drama made me hated her more.
109. Comments by buzzybug [Rating: 9/10]
a very sad drama by takeshi...i keep crying...both the actor and actress were very good...
110. Comments by kuroyume78 [Rating: 10/10]
Maybe one of the best dramas i've ever saw!!
a must see!!
111. Comments by Hide/Takky [Rating: 8/10]
one of the first dramas that I watched... I used to think that it was my best drama. but no longer now... though it is still recommended. 16-yr old Fukada Kyoko was cute in this drama but a little bit annoying with her constant screams...
112. Comments by natzumi [Rating: 10/10]
Interesting storyline, and the theme song goes well with the drama.
113. Comments by N*A*Z*U*N*A [Rating: 10/10]
The greatest drama of all times. Kyoko kawaii!
Great plot+drama+Kyoko= the greatest!
I had to finish it in one week. They keep u in suspense.
114. Comments by Furutaimkira [Rating: 5/10]
Super boring dorama!~watched it until the 7th episode only....
115. Comments by tjddks [Rating: 8/10]
I still can't believed it... whyyy..... Why did she hav 2 die on their wedding day T_T;;;
sssoooo sad >.<
116. Comments by Ruth~route [Rating: 10/10]
best story. best plot. best actors. most touching ne!
117. Comments by miriya52 [Rating: 5/10]
Though I love Takeshi, this drama got boring fast. Overly dramatic about everything... Kyoko Fukada's character was just crying crying crying... also the chemistry between takeshi and kyoko was not believable at all.
118. Comments by lovejdorama [Rating: ?/10]
Avail for trade! 2-DVD English Sub http://www.geocities.com/reddashay/jdorama.html
119. Comments by hideViSuAlShOcK [Rating: 9/10]
Great one..
120. Comments by MilkyWay [Rating: 10/10]
A wonderful dorama with great cast. I cried so much in end, even though it was kinda obvious what would happen but still you think "no!no!no!please not!" T_T
121. Comments by hiei1999 [Rating: 8/10]
it was good, but should have expected that kidna ending...wow...cheese
122. Comments by Janicechen [Rating: 10/10]
Really touching show and i will cry whenever i watched it. Like Kyoko Fukada after watching the drama.
123. Comments by mii-chan [Rating: 10/10]
well, there are several reasons why I like it:
First: Its the first dorama I watched in Japan and it's just natsukashii
Second: Kaneshiro Takeshi
Third: Kaneshiro Takeshi
Fourth: Kaneshiro Takeshi...
BTW did I mention that I love Kaneshiro Takeshi...?
124. Comments by iok113 [Rating: 10/10]
i love Kyoko so much She is lovely,beautiful and very good actress .The story is very good.I would like to watch this in japanes langause
125. Comments by marienella [Rating: 10/10]
the first dorama i completed watching in one day! very good! the chemistry between takeshi and kyoko is great and the acting is superb. i almost forgot that kyoko is just 15 at this drama. kaneshiro is soo good, i hope to see him in more doramas!
126. Comments by gqstyle09 [Rating: 7/10]
takeshi is great, kyoko is decent for once, story is touching but a tad slow
127. Comments by supermidget [Rating: ?/10]
[On DVD] on my "to-watch" list
128. Comments by selphie086 [Rating: 10/10]
This show is real tragic and sad.
129. Comments by GIGI [Rating: ?/10]
Loved it! Romantic though tragic. And Takeshi Kaneshiro is hoooottttt!!!
130. Comments by Prongs [Rating: 8/10]
Sugoii
Very dramatic and so sad. But this series give me a thing about LIFE...
131. Comments by misato-chan [Rating: 9/10]
sad love story...and original. I liked it
132. Comments by eml132 [Rating: ?/10]
Watching...
133. Comments by curian4 [Rating: 8/10]
Very touching drama and i almsot cried
134. Comments by Eunike [Rating: 9/10]
Takeshi is soo.. handsome... very good jdorama. nice ending...
135. Comments by jarod [Rating: 9/10]
besttttttttttt there's a lot of miracles
136. Comments by aoi_hana [Rating: ?/10]
watching
137. Comments by donna8157 [Rating: 8/10]
I would actually give this drama an 8.5/10.

The cast and acting was great. I've seen Fukada Kyoko in other roles such as "SOS" and "Minami-kun" which I very much disliked so it was surprising that I found her acting in this earlier series to be very good. She had great chemistry with Takeshi Kaneshiro, who as always, acted superbly. The emotions that they brought forth with one another when they were together were very heartwarming.

In the beginning, I was a bit turned off by the ridiculousness of her character - prostituting herself to buy tickets and her extreme fanaticism with Keigo Ishikawa. But towards the end, I really warmed up to her character. The ending of this series was pretty good although a litle cliche, while the series as a whole was pretty far-fetched. But it's a good and touching series to watch, some of the scenes in the last episode made me tear up. (But as a whole, the drama wasn't as much of a tearjerker as I initially thought it would be.)
138. Comments by cwenting [Rating: 9/10]
Very touching
139. Comments by z123_us [Rating: 7/10]
well toooo much crying in it. comparable to beautiful life, but that one was a lot of fun also, so was enjoyable. this one is just sad sad sad all the way! ... acting, cast n all is good though
140. Comments by pellucid [Rating: 7/10]
watched it recently. acting was a bit poor in my opinion but the story itself was decent.
141. Comments by ira [Rating: 10/10]
Asik nangis jek
142. Comments by mariko [Rating: 10/10]
the first jdorama i've watched. ano toki wa, i've become addicted to japanese drama.
143. Comments by yuji88 [Rating: 10/10]
Takeshi was really good in this drama! Sad story.
144. Comments by akagi_nami [Rating: 10/10]
Good drama. Very educating story. number 2 on my favorit list drama.
145. Comments by darknitelight [Rating: 9/10]
It's a good show, but i still don't like kyoko that much-even though her acting wasn't too bad in this show. However, I did love the music they played.
146. Comments by underthesky [Rating: 7/10]
The more you see, the more you want to see... And I cry at almost every episodes... the last episode is the worst.. i mean, that's when i really really cry so much... that movie is my "sandwich of happiness". Plus, Takeshi is there.. He's great. Ending is good.. the more you follow, the more you want to follow... But Actually.. there are some exaggerated and stupid plots... So yah..
147. Comments by achnis_taoki watarai [Rating: 7/10]
i watched this movie because of kaneshiro takeshi
148. Comments by wan_zaim [Rating: ?/10]
not yet
149. Comments by Kendesu [Rating: 9/10]
about a woman who gets HIV (AIDS)
150. Comments by Aunty Coco [Rating: 9/10]
I used up a whole box of tissues every episode...
151. Comments by lorac81 [Rating: 9/10]
one of my favorite...
152. Comments by asprialet [Rating: 6/10]
Depressing. Tragic. Good plot, nice soundtrack, good underlying morals. But TRAGIC.
153. Comments by polar1s [Rating: 5/10]
meh, it was ok
154. Comments by dianilla [Rating: 10/10]
I love TK; I liked soo much watched this drama
155. Comments by ^aPPLe^ [Rating: 9/10]
Such a sad story T_T Takeshi is so handsome tho :P
156. Comments by mariaclara [Rating: 9/10]
addictive. Takeshi Kaneshiro is hot!
157. Comments by maeda [Rating: 10/10]
Great drama of both Takeshi and Kyoko. I like takeshi's character, Keigo. A man who is always lonely. Nobody can inside his heart... The story makes me cry and cry ..
158. Comments by idetakun [Rating: 5/10]
too much tears, and the story is too wild to make believe.
a Korean drama-styled jpdrama.. :S
159. Comments by aki_07 [Rating: 6/10]
Typical merry-go-round drama! My friend cried like hell but to me it felt like a broken record. It was touching initially but got on my nerves after a while when incidents kept disrupting the romance just when it was about to bloom. Why so tragic?! The writer got carried away & thre logic out of the window! I watched all the way because of Kaneshiro. Sountrack by Luna Sea was unforgetable
160. Comments by bLaCkNbLuE [Rating: 10/10]
The first few episodes felt like a PSA, but once I got into the characters and mood of this show, it was one of the best I've ever seen.
161. Comments by tabana [Rating: 9/10]
Touching story with real passionate kisses! A sad story that'll make you cry. One bad point, Masaki is a bit too much cry baby at times. On must watch list.
162. Comments by aiamano [Rating: 10/10]
One of the most touching dramas out there. Love and life in pure state... T_T
163. Comments by yami [Rating: 8/10]
oh the angst. but I have to give 8 because of kyoko. despite the dark and sad theme of the series, there were some really touching, happy and encouraging scenes. Takeshi Kaneshiro is hot!
164. Comments by xhidex33 [Rating: 8/10]
Not a Fukada fan... watched it for Kaneshiro... this turned out to be pretty good.
165. Comments by _nami_ [Rating: 8/10]
My first drama.. I've ever watch
166. Comments by tikleabubble [Rating: 9/10]
Finished 11/11/05
167. Comments by chrisje [Rating: 9/10]
Great drama, although a li'l bit dark
168. Comments by bedhead [Rating: 8/10]
I really liked it. I thought it was sweet.
169. Comments by jarofclay [Rating: 7/10]
what made it good: takeshi / what made it bad: kyoko and plot
170. Comments by IkematsuSosuke [Rating: 5/10]
I give this drama a 5..one point for each for the four first episodes that I liked..and one for the subject matter.

I couldn't finish this drama..stopped at episode 9..I couldn't stand Fukada's character..she was just a spoiled b***h..I also didn't feel the connection between her and Keigo..also each episode have the same boring annoying feeling.

This drama was not for me.
171. Comments by tmy0123 [Rating: 9/10]
The ending wasn't perfect, but I consider it a good one though...
172. Comments by Bruno [Rating: 8/10]
Bom dorama. Enrola um pouco, e foca apenas em uma &#250;nica hist&#243;ria. E a fukada &#233; bem atirada pro meu gosto nesse dorama ^^
Mas tem bom final, que chega a emocionar.
173. Comments by lawsco [Rating: 9/10]
This was exceptional (although dated given the progress of medicine) At the time this was filmed AIDs was still incurable. I was tempted to give this a 10 but there was just something lacking. Still can't figure out what was missing but the deficiency was noticeable hence the 9
174. Comments by mucci [Rating: 8/10]
it's sad.... :'(
175. Comments by MissMonika [Rating: 7/10]
A really touching, also at the same time, really sad and depressing drama. The story is good, and the overall theme is versatile. But homegirl, Fukada Kyoko, needs some serious acting lessons. She needs to show more emotion and not use the same tone all the time. But I LOVE Kaneshiro Takeshi. He's so great, and so gorgeous.
176. Comments by strawberrynkiwi [Rating: 9/10]
A great drama to show the problems with HIV & AIDS. I must say I was disappointed with Fukada's acting, she really didn't convinced me as a girl who was positive & strong. I didn't really feel connected until I think the last episode with the baby, I started crying like no tomorrow. Overall, I loved it. Kaneshiro did a great job, very very cool his character =) The song "In The Sky" is really good, which made me get into the drama more^^
177. Comments by iez [Rating: 8/10]
sad,romantic and great actors....i admit that i like to watch it again and again...though i'm not a romantic-kind of person :)
178. Comments by atleast13 [Rating: ?/10]
i dunno if it's fukada kyoko or is it the plot but this dark love story was a so so. definitely a big plot bec of the whole HIV disease thing but i don't think kyoko was the right girl. or you can look at it as the wrong series for her. i don't know. go watch it and see it for youself.
179. Comments by Q-chan [Rating: 7/10]
Very sad but a good story.
180. Comments by hisashi [Rating: 10/10]
The 1st drama which i bought and watch 3 times!!! One of my best!!!
Best soundtrack!!!
181. Comments by Raindrops [Rating: 9/10]
Such a sad movie *tear* the girl doesn't deserve to die so young and i feel sorry for her having to deal with such dilemma in such an easly stage in her life.
182. Comments by xiong_here [Rating: ?/10]
Haven't watched it yet...however, I DO have the whole series. As a fan of Samanosuke I MUST watch it...sooner or later!
183. Comments by Jackykero [Rating: 6/10]
Nice drama to watch except a bit slow-paced.
184. Comments by Hisoka134 [Rating: 10/10]
that's my fav drama ; ; u must see that.
185. Comments by soupychan [Rating: ?/10]
Want to see
186. Comments by Mali [Rating: 8/10]
Nice
187. Comments by williu [Rating: 8/10]
A good drama, with a gripping storyline. It does however lack that 'extra something' to make it a perfect 10, and the ending is a bit dragged out and far from great. Fukada Kyoko however, who otherwise is not one of the better actresses out there, does a very good job! Overall, a drama I can recommend.
188. Comments by norz [Rating: ?/10]
(havent finished)
189. Comments by Milano [Rating: 9/10]
Strong story, strong emotions, a lot of tears, a must-to-see.
190. Comments by megumi s. [Rating: 9/10]
Very moving, you'll cry a lot (see my actual review above)
191. Comments by hikaruhana [Rating: 6/10]
Heavy subject matter and for that a pretty interesting drama. Overall, liked it.
192. Comments by Kara_Ishtar [Rating: 10/10]
I had liked this drama alot. It was a very nice but very sad drama.
193. Comments by mitha-chan [Rating: 9/10]
a lil bit slow at beginning episodes..
194. Comments by aznpride26 [Rating: ?/10]
so sweet and touching i loved it. sad ending.
195. Comments by kenvin [Rating: 10/10]
teared ...
196. Comments by Takashi [Rating: 9/10]
AWESOME
197. Comments by Ashmarina [Rating: 9/10]
Very touching storyline... I really like Takeshi Kaneshiro as Shingo
198. Comments by Paine_kun [Rating: 9/10]
So touching ! I cried so much ! Sometimes I cried because I was happy and some other times because I was sad.
The actors were great in my opinion, the music too.
I didn't regret it.
199. Comments by sweetkisses7574 [Rating: 9/10]
very sad. i thought it was really good though! i thought that kanashiro takeshi looked really good in the drama too!!! sad and cute love story thrown in with a BIG PROBLEM!!! AIDS...
200. Comments by lesamouraifou [Rating: 10/10]
I just watched the end I cryed so much!!!
I'll kill myself!
That was a good love story!!
There isn't enough drama about AIDS..
201. Comments by Wynter [Rating: 7/10]
It grows on you. It's a little angsty at times and overly-dramatic, but Kaneshiro Takeshi totally makes up for that.
202. Comments by Kawaii Kinomoto [Rating: 8/10]
saw the first 5 episodes and it's a really good show so far... gotta download and watch the rest... interesting plot and good cast... fukada kyoko is really good in this drama
203. Comments by fallenknife [Rating: 10/10]
One of the "classic" dramas that i watched and liked very much. Loved veryting from the actor actoress, plot and its theme song [I For You by Luna Sea]
204. Comments by indayze [Rating: 8/10]
It was okay. The actors did their job but it was just boring at some points.

I didn't even know Yukie was in here until I decided the singer lady looked so fimiliar it was driving me nuts.
205. Comments by johnnythao [Rating: 9/10]
This Drama is very good and also very sad.
206. Comments by K|NK| [Rating: 9/10]
sad to c her die in e end.. :-'(
207. Comments by 8thSin [Rating: 6/10]
Very weak ending.
208. Comments by michiru3 [Rating: ?/10]
watching. very good so far
209. Comments by loveaomori [Rating: 9/10]
Very good dorama.
deals with a topic that isn't easy to talk about in Japan. Fukada Kyoko is very cute but very stupid! Anyway, this is a revolutionary dorama but I would have apreciated that they used this opportunity to deliever a clearer message of contraception. It's never said in the dorama that you should use condom and I do think it's a big shame. It's still a problem in Japan, girls are too frightened to ask their boyfriends to use one. I have friends in Japan suffering of this society problem. The most strange time in this dorama is when Fukada makes love with Keigo without condom even though they both know that she has aids! So stupid!
210. Comments by ndahhyuqyu [Rating: 8/10]
romantic drama,sad but very good
211. Comments by itsonlykat [Rating: 10/10]
Nice one starring kyoko fukado, and takeshi kaneshiro, i cried throughout every episodes, it was very moving and the theme songs fits the story very well, i love shizuko kudo's voice when she sang the two main themes of the drama. It was "Kirara" , "In the Sky". Also the song by Luna Sea "I For You"... Overall Highly recommended!!!!!
212. Comments by senzaki [Rating: 9/10]
Touching
213. Comments by Goodearl [Rating: 10/10]
Gobles would have loved this piece of prapoganda. The lesson: If you sell your body, you will get aids and not only ruin your life, but the life of all your loved ones! Rie-chan is so cute when she cries.
214. Comments by Ushiroyubi [Rating: 9/10]
incredibly moving. controversial fairy tale... of sorts.
215. Comments by Hayato [Rating: 10/10]
the sad story from Takeshi Kaneshiro
216. Comments by Keru-chan [Rating: 10/10]
I love this so much. It's really sad and touching ;0;
Also it's very exciting, because you never know what's going to happen next. And very romantic, it's such a beautiful love story. I really recommend this one. Ah