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| 1. | Comments by michelle [Rating: 10/10]
I admit! I confess! Haha...I'm addicted to love stories! Can't help it! I really enjoy this drama. Each scene are so memoriable and Toyokawa Etsushi is so kakoiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~~ |
| 2. | Comments by aleen84 [Rating: 10/10]
This is my favourite dorama of all time. I love how the scenery is beautifully taken. Etsushi Toyokawa's performance was very-very good. Takako tokiwa impress me too.This is a must watch for all dorama lovers, especially those who loves the works of Eriko Kitagawa (the scriptwriter for Aishiteiru to itte kure, Long Vacation, Asunaro Hakusho, Beautiful Life, Overtime...) |
| 3. | Comments by curian4 [Rating: 6/10]
It was boring to me |
| 4. | Comments by Michi [Rating: 4/10]
i wanna buy this drama! last time i watched it on the local tv and i dun really remember how the story goes...but one thing for sure is that the theme song is great!! |
| 5. | Comments by Eyrien* [Rating: 9/10]
On my list of best dramas of all time! A very touching story about an aspiring actress and a mute painter. Toyokawa's performance is enrapturing! |
| 6. | Comments by ct_subang [Rating: 8/10]
i just love takako init!! |
| 7. | Comments by piglet44 [Rating: 6/10]
Good performance by Tokiwa Takako. Drama was a bit draggy at times but nevertheless a touching drama on the whole. |
| 8. | Comments by Love Revolution [Rating: 8/10]
Erm, about this drama..not bad i think coz i have been very excited with the ending... wondered if Hiroko and Sakaki Kohji will be together or not..:) In conclusion, it's a bittersweet love story..:) |
| 9. | Comments by jpnallbuzzedsaw [Rating: 10/10]
Tokiwa Takako and Toyokawa Etsushi ... great combination for this drama. backed up by probably the best theme song ever ... Love Love Love by Dreams Come True. |
| 10. | Comments by jdfan [Rating: 9/10]
A real classic for many drama fans…all over the world! I would consider this as one of the top ten dorama. This is what Japanese trendy drama is all about. Love story with many twists and turns. Great performance from the main actors. Takako was amazing! Well, the main characters has to learn sign language before this show! That has to be a difficult requirement! And this show demonstrated why Tokiwa Takako is considered one of the best. |
| 11. | Comments by peeka [Rating: 7/10]
A very good love story. Etsushi played his character as a mute person very well and so does Tokiwa Takako. |
| 12. | Comments by majinbads [Rating: 6/10]
Quite similar to Beautiful Life. The tale of a normal girl with a disabled guy. Worth watching cause it has Takako Tokiwa in it. |
| 13. | Comments by dnie [Rating: 8/10]
this dorama is quite okay for me, except for its pace..quite draggy sometimes. Tokiwa Takako plays a girlin love with a mute man, Toyokawa Etsushi. The storyis belieavable but I kept questioning myself how cd she learn all those sign language in a short time? and the storyline is interesting, but it kinda lose out in the end.. |
| 14. | Comments by katfame [Rating: 8/10]
A complex love story... I didn't quite like the ending but other than that, it's worth watching. |
| 15. | Comments by 100aw [Rating: 4/10]
Tokiwa Takako stars as a girl who falls in love with a deaf man. Quite a slow drama. Need quite a lot of patience to finish this drama. |
| 16. | Comments by N|sz^^aYa [Rating: 7/10]
Good drama! |
| 17. | Comments by yuka [Rating: 3/10]
Toyokawa Etsushi deserved special mention for his graceful execution of the sign language – it enhanced his unutterable words so beautifully. Hence, I was totally annoyed when Tokiwa suddenly went mental and found fault with his disability to vocalize his feelings for her. That completely killed the show for me. |
| 18. | Comments by carie_akanishi [Rating: 7/10]
Watched years ago on TV but it is a very touching drama..one of the most well-known Kitagawa's works. |
| 19. | Comments by Hee Hee Hee [Rating: 6/10]
touching |
| 20. | Comments by Saburo [Rating: 8/10]
Here's what a friend said about this drama: if you're not all weepy after seeing the last episode, then you're NOT HUMAN!
I think that pretty much sums it up. Yes, the plot has its holes but it's status as a J-dorama Classic is richly deserved. |
| 21. | Comments by db9paka [Rating: 5/10]
Tokiwa in her early days...cute and naive... spectacular performance by the actors, particularly Toyoetsu. Sadly, it didn't have a good plot to match... |
| 22. | Comments by Silvermist [Rating: 9/10]
This is one of the best drama I have ever seen. I was even prompted to learn sign language after watching this show. There is superb acting from the leads as well and their chemistry was great! |
| 23. | Comments by ryce [Rating: 10/10]
I watched this around 1998 and it's still one of my all-time favourite jdroama. Love the theme song. This show led to many people learning or wanting to learn sign language. I liked the chemistry between Etsushi & Takako. Etsushi was really good with sign language... yasashiiiii... |
| 24. | Comments by joychin [Rating: 5/10]
boring |
| 25. | Comments by SabrinaOshio [Rating: 7/10]
I watch this drama 3 times.....and not boring at all.....good drama |
| 26. | Comments by amane [Rating: 5/10]
Quite a slow dorama.I didn't watched it from the start though, so can't really give a good comment on this dorama.just nice storyline and good casting.but one thing that did get my attention was the sweet and beautifully written soundtrack song "love love love" by dreams come true.it has become my fav song all the time. |
| 27. | Comments by cipong [Rating: 8/10]
Very good story! |
| 28. | Comments by freeze [Rating: 10/10]
recommended by my japanese friend and I like this dorama |
| 29. | Comments by addlynna [Rating: 10/10]
best |
| 30. | Comments by pcmodem [Rating: 8/10]
Early work of Tokiwa Takako and Yada Akiko, very entertaining story of an young actress and a deaf painter. |
| 31. | Comments by missa [Rating: 8/10]
This dorama got me and my sister interested in learning up sign language. This is well worth the watch, loads of touching moments, makes us think how lucky we are to be able to have the simplest of things - the ability to listen to others and to let others hear our thoughts. I'm going to search for this dorama and purchase it for keepsakes. |
| 32. | Comments by dango [Rating: ?/10]
トヨエツ、yes. |
| 33. | Comments by Eve [Rating: 10/10]
What a marvelously and deeply moving love story.
DO NOT MISS IT!! |
| 34. | Comments by pandora [Rating: 8/10]
Great story reccomend watcjing it, but the girl gets irritating towards the end and I hated the ending... |
| 35. | Comments by tk_iva [Rating: 10/10]
from the script writer of beautiful life and long vacation. a brillant storyline. |
| 36. | Comments by johuth [Rating: ?/10]
Bought means available for trade! COMPLETE |
| 37. | Comments by lovejdorama [Rating: 8/10]
Thanks to "pcmodem" !!! Now I have this in AVI files with Eng sub.
**Avail for Trade, 8 VCDs, B-~C-/10% not in sync, 70% end abruptly. Chinese Sub
http://www.jdorama.com/viewtopic.php?p=169821#169821 |
| 38. | Comments by juuan [Rating: 7/10]
Sad union. |
| 39. | Comments by z123_us [Rating: 7/10]
Was a nice drama ... ok to watch .. have seen better ones on this theme .. interesting to see tokiwa in her earlier roles |
| 40. | Comments by sashimi [Rating: 8/10]
Touching and a good show |
| 41. | Comments by Bud002 [Rating: 7/10]
One of the first dramas to feature the love story between the deaf girl and hearing guy. Now the theme seems overused a bit. |
| 42. | Comments by Milano [Rating: 6/10]
The same "solfa" (look in an italian dictionary to know what it means). - Orange Days has a similar story but very better made. |
| 43. | Comments by sweetkisses7574 [Rating: 10/10]
sooo good definintally will make you cry alot!! but its pretty sweet!! :) i loved it!! |
| 44. | Comments by Higashi [Rating: 10/10]
Very nice story (^__^) |
| 45. | Comments by Surpur [Rating: 10/10]
Great - I just loved it. It is also very good for learning Japanese because of the precise language.
Bought the original Japanese DVD's |
| 46. | Comments by Paine_kun [Rating: ?/10]
I'd like to watch more of this drama. I'll search for it. |
| 47. | Comments by wanderingfish7 [Rating: ?/10]
Watched but somewhat forgot. |
| 48. | Comments by kartanoman [Rating: 10/10]
I agree with the folks who speak high volumes of this series, its main characters and the theme song as they all significantly contributed to the success of this dorama. Though my wife and I have already watched "Utsukushii hito" and "Beautiful life," this series won us over to actress Takako Tokiwa as one of our favorites. Her ability to master such a complex part, given the need to act young and bubbly one minute, serious and insecure the next ... not to mention having to learn sign language, is a credit to her acting credentials. This was a very complex story that touches on several levels. The first, and obvious, is the relationship between the characters Hiroko and Koji and the obstacles of overcoming the communication barrier, Koji's half sister "loving" him, Koji's ex returning onto the scene as well as Hiroko's childhood friend Ken confessing his love to her. On a deeper level, it tries to answer the eternal question most folks in a relationship end up wondering at one time or another: is love simply enough? Even deeper is the examination of Hiroko as she "grows up" in front of us ... starting with falling madly in love with Koji, eventually revealing her own insecurities whenever that love was confronted ... to the realization of her own weaknesses and need to go off on her own to find herself and her way in the world. Her leaving Koji in the end was indeed a sad moment; however, the re-enactment of the opening scene, when the two first met, some three years later ends the story on a hopeful note that the two, with Hiroko now more mature and secure of herself, may rekindle their relationship and this time be more successful. The story leaves you yearning for more. The message in this story rings clear for anyone who has been in a relationship where each person is on a different maturity level. Whether it (the relationship) can work out or not isn't the intent of this story ... but the importance of being true to one's feelings as the cornerstone of every relationship as well as openly communicating one's thoughts, dreams and fears to their partner. From that standpoint, this series was a masterpiece! |
| 49. | Comments by k4g0me [Rating: 10/10]
Toyokawa was mesmerizing in this one... |
| 50. | Comments by oldasianguy [Rating: 10/10]
Tokiwa Takako is on my list of favorite Japanese actress..in this drama she portrayed a girl maturing into a woman...She's protrays a young girl falling in love with a man and we see her developement into a woman....some of her actions were so childlike..and therefore very charming... |
| 51. | Comments by lelokong [Rating: 7/10]
real love, starts out good, end badly, i hated the guy, in just about every drama he is in, he is uptight and really boring. |
| 52. | Comments by Parishilton [Rating: ?/10]
1 ep seen so far, I like what I see. |
| 53. | Comments by dokaben [Rating: 6/10]
After Orange Days and Long Vacation I started looking for other shows written by Kitagawa Eriko. This one took most of the 1995 TV Drama awards, so I figured I couldn't go wrong. In the end I just didn't get it! The acting felt overdone, the story dragged, the characters didn't grab me. Something just didn't click. In OD and LV I felt the pain that each couple was going through. I saw how the relationship grew and I desperately wanted them to have a future together. In this drama I really didn't care what happened. Part of me wanted to blame the quality on the fact that it was written in 1995, but then LV came just one year later! I'd say it's worth watching for fans interested in an 'early draft' of Orange Days, but I wouldn't expect the same depth. |
| 54. | Comments by jessen100 [Rating: 8/10]
I think many shows take a lot from this one, and it was pretty good. so you gotta give it some credit |
| 55. | Comments by pinkokoro [Rating: ?/10]
COMPLETE. |
| 56. | Comments by aimare [Rating: 10/10]
I love this drama. It inspired me to learn Sign language.
A very beautiful drama. |
| 57. | Comments by marspeach [Rating: 8/10]
Good series but I got very annoyed by Hiroko. Stop whining and crying and being all jealous! I just wanted her to shut up for once. |
| 58. | Comments by Mint [Rating: 10/10]
This is a true love story that can whisk your fluttering heart away. The ensembled cast is absolutely brilliant...my favourite drama of all time. |
| 59. | Comments by Signo [Rating: 7/10]
deep 90`s style, the title says all. tokiwa takako is gret as everytime! |
| 60. | Comments by toyotaku [Rating: 9/10]
My favorite Toyokawa drama thus far. |
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