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Over Time [オーバー・タイム]

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Drama Details
Title:Over Time
オーバー・タイム
Telecast:1999-01-04 to 1999-03-22

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TV Station:Fuji TV
Duration:12 Episodes
Viewership:21.9%



Synopsis
While on vacation in Hokkaido, Natsuki happens to meet Soichirou, a photographer. He turns out to be the younger brother of one of her best friends, and they all end up living under the same roof. Three women, all unmarried, and all nearing age 30, plus 25-year-old Soichirou. Can a man and a woman truly be friends without ever falling in love? How large is the line between friendship and love, or does it even exist at all?
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Soundtrack and Theme Songs (6)
1. Sono Speed De [The Brilliant Green]LYRICS | RINGTONE | MIDI ]
2. Kaede [Spitz]LYRICS ]
3. Sunday Morning Lovers [Yamaguchi Yuko]LYRICS ]
4. I Believe [Yamaguchi Yuko]LYRICS | RINGTONE | MIDI ]
5. I Believe (English) [Yamaguchi Yuko]LYRICS ]
6. Nagai tameiki no you ni [The Brilliant Green]

Actor/Actress Cast (13)
Sorimachi Takashi 反町隆史Sorimachi Takashi
反町隆史

Kaede Soichiro
楓 宗一郎 (25)
Esumi Makiko 江角マキコEsumi Makiko
江角マキコ

Kasahara Natsuki
笠原 夏樹 (29)
Ishida Yuriko 石田ゆり子Ishida Yuriko
石田ゆり子

Tsurumasa Fuyumi
鶴町 冬美
Nishida Naomi 西田尚美Nishida Naomi
西田尚美

Kaede Haruko
楓 春子
Kimura Yoshino 木村佳乃Kimura Yoshino
木村佳乃

Kurata Nazuna
倉田なずな
Shiina Kippei 椎名桔平Shiina Kippei
椎名桔平

Kugata Tsuhiko
久我 龍彦
Kato Haruhiko 加藤晴彦Kato Haruhiko
加藤晴彦

Endo Kazuya
遠藤 和也 (23)
Ito Hideaki 伊藤英明Ito Hideaki
伊藤英明

Kobayashi Yuuki
小林 裕貴 (23)
Tanaka Rena 田中麗奈Tanaka Rena
田中麗奈

Kamiya Rina
Hoshino Yuka 星野有香Hoshino Yuka
星野有香

Manabehi Biki
真鍋 響
Nakazawa Junko 中沢純子Nakazawa Junko
中沢純子
Haba Yuuichi 羽場裕一Haba Yuuichi
羽場裕一
Ichiro Maki 一路真輝Ichiro Maki
一路真輝
  

Related Links (6)
1. Official Over time Homepage @ Fuji TV (Japanese)
2. http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Subway/6869/overtime.html
3. Over Time (Hata)
4. StarEastNet Singapore
5. Over time Infopage (Big5)
6. Over Time synopsis (Big5)

Drama Reviews (26)
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1. This Japanese Drama Is Great! [Rating: 10/10]
This is actually the first japanese drama I've ever finish watching. Even though I don't know much japanese I still thought this drama was not bad at all. I first watched it at my friends house, but I brought it later on because I thought this jap. drama was so good. I love the character's in the story because I could relate to them. I myself was once like Nazuna, but I have learned from it just as she did. I think the girl (Kimura Yoshino) who plays her did pretty well over her other characters from her other dramas because she is my favorite japanese actress. Sorimachi and Esumi did pretty well too portraying the main characters even though I like Sorimachi better in GTO. I think the other people portrayed ok as well as their characters. The songs are great (The Brilliant Green is the best), the story line was amazing, but the ending was a bit disappointing though (don't want to ruin it for those who haven't watched it yet). Overall, this jap. drama deserves a perfect score.
Reviewed by catcat on 5 March 2001
2. A very realistic show [Rating: 7/10]
This was one of the first jap dramas that I watched and I actually watched this before "Long Vacation" Although many people feel that "Overtime" is ,in some ways, a rip-off of "Long Vacation", personally, I feel that Overtime has its own strong points. The storyline flows smoothly and the feelings of Natsuki and Soichiro are both portrayed very well too. The lifestyles of the young pple in the show are also portrayed quite well. Though some may not like the ending, i feel that it's a great ending because it's the most realistic one, and not like a fairy-tale.
Reviewed by esther27 on 5 June 2001
3. best ever!!! [Rating: 10/10]
omg, this is the best jap drama i've ever watched. when i saw the ending for the first time, i couldn't get rid of it from my head for two days, and i keep thinking why do they end up that way. after watching it for the nth times, i begin to get it. two dumbs up, definitely!!!!
Reviewed by tequilavodka on 22 July 2001
4. Greatness [Rating: 7/10]
This is a very nice drama... i really love the pairing of Esumi and Sorimachi. in the whole show, i looked forward to only Esumi and Sorimachi. I was pretty dissappointed that they did not have a future together. But over all! the soundtrack is Great! the imagary are great! Esumi Makiko is GREAT! GREAT! GREAT!~
Reviewed by Prisc on 16 November 2001
5. A great effort! [Rating: 9/10]
This is a good drama..but I don't very like Takashi's acting in here but a great effort in his love drama debut and Esumi Makiko is very matured in here
Reviewed by curian4 on 17 December 2001
6. Good!! [Rating: 9/10]
I find this drama really good, especially the ending. Although it wasn't what most people expected as it should be, that is what makes it so rememerable. This drama is not the typical 'love, mushy' kinda drama, but has a different touch to it. The theme songs in this drama are excellent and well suited to the drama.
Reviewed by Totoro on 24 February 2002
7. Stupid Ending, Lovely Beginning [Rating: 8/10]
What i love about this drama? Herm.. Let see, i think, it has a very lovely beginning. I just love the moment when Souchiro and Natsuki met! It's so cute !!! Plus all of the songs is great and wonderful !!

I think it have a very super suck ending!! How could it end that way !! I think Souchiro is a loser!!

Love those wonderful early moment of Souchiro and Natsuki!! She is so funny !!
Reviewed by Michi on 25 February 2002
8. Average only [Rating: 7/10]
Simple story line but with good acting jobs from the member of the cast. Not enough touching moments in the show. Chemistry between the main characters is not developed. Although this was written by the same writer created Long Vacation, its not at the same level. I'm a little disappointed with this drama.
Reviewed by jdfan on 27 June 2002
9. Quilted_ghoul [Rating: 10/10]
This is one of the best japanese drama aired in singapore. Because of this drama, i started to take notice of Esumi and Sorimachi and too, started listening to j-pop. The soundtrack by Yamagouchi was the best~! It really suits the drama to a T. Basically, this story is about a heart tingling love between two really good friends with a very very very very very very unexpected ending. I was pretty pissed of by the ending. But after watching it again and again, i realised that if it was that way, it would be better. Who knows? Maybe Natsuki and Kugs-san might get divorced? =X Hehe...anyway, Overtime is a show not to be missed =o)
Reviewed by Quilted_ghoul on 7 September 2002
10. Ahhh, a very memorable drama with a surprising twi [Rating: 9/10]
overall, this drama held my attention pretty much through out the series,

I know some people didn't enjoy the ending, but I thought it was sweet, and soichiro knew he was not the perfect man for nazuki.

Plus he has Kimura Yoshino as backup, so hes not going to be lonely, hehee

Some people compared this drama to long vacation, and they are sooooooo WRONg,
besidees the obvious similarity of older women and a younger man.
there is not a ounce of simililarity with this drama and long vacation. Actually , I finished watching it, And I didn't even realize Nazuki is older than soichiro. OT has its unique plot and excellent story line.
Sometimes the drama moves slowly, but it held up together in the end for a outstanding jdorama.
Reviewed by Shino on 23 April 2003
11. Not bad, must watch. [Rating: 8/10]
I like the part when he is making the decision, the suspense the audience feel when you don't know which one he is going to meet, that part is great, it makes you suck in your breathe and you can even feel the great internal struggle and love between the characters....ah, this is the kind of J drama I like, the climax and high at the end.
Reviewed by ladyelf on 21 June 2003
12. OMG [Rating: 9/10]
gosh!~
esumi n sorimachi looks good together too!
dont u guys think so?
Reviewed by juliana_phang on 21 June 2003
13. Great plot, great acting, love story with a twist [Rating: 9/10]
The actors all did pretty good in this show, especially takashi. The music is superb... i believe is a great song, and the brilliant green just rules!! The ending is not really a happy ending, but i felt that it was a good and rather touching one
Reviewed by windrider on 29 June 2003
14. Boring and draggy plot [Rating: 4/10]
One of the most boring doramas with lack of character developments. Nothing special. Didn't like the lead female character's acting/face.
Reviewed by adhi-kun on 17 July 2003
15. A simple love story [Rating: 8/10]
Everything about this drama is soft and slow. Yes, the drama is slow, but no, it's not boring. I can see the producers of this drama wanted the story to develop slowly. They wanted the chemistry of the characters to slowly develop, and they did. It doesn't have all these complicated twists or obstacles in each episode, nor are there any use of one main catch that rides the drama all the way to the end. It's just about people having feelings for each other, and how through time they begin to understand and have feelings. I like the drama for its simplicity and for its mellow tone. I am sure they intended it that way, and it came out that way, nice and soft.
Reviewed by Hiro Toyo on 9 January 2004
16. My fave jdrama since yr 2000 [Rating: 9/10]
This has been my fave drama since yr 2000(and still is). Probably because of the things that happened to me that year, so this drama acted like an reflection of my life at that point.
Indeed the love between the lead actress and actor is deep yet incomprehensible. He chose to give up her, so that she can be with the doctor...It is indeed a true eg of sacrificial love. Profound and melancholic..
Reviewed by tingtongbell on 23 March 2004
17. Excellent. [Rating: 10/10]
Definately one of the best I've seen. This drama is about deep relationships and the various forms of love people can experience. The ending is what pushes this drama above others.
Reviewed by gomibagu on 1 May 2004
18. Oh, so good!!!!! [Rating: 9/10]
This drama series is really good. Funny and romantic at the same time. Just love this type of dorama. Takashi Sorimachi is wonderful, charming and a pretty good actor (now I understand why Nanako is married with him!). Makiko, I love her acting, she's so full of charisma!!!
The story isn't that great, but is realistic, since it shows every-day-life-thing.
The OST is amazing, I just love listening to Believe.
A must see!!!!!!
Reviewed by shiruchsn on 13 November 2004
19. i like this ending. unexpected!! [Rating: 8/10]
i love sorimachi more in GTO and makiko in power office girl but this drama have its own pesona. the unexpected love from unexpected person with unexpected ending.what can i say?! just two words, great drama!
Reviewed by chep ammar on 20 November 2004
20. I, for one, HATED the ending! [Rating: 1/10]
The first 11 episodes were great but the end has left me, much like Fuyumi was, contemplating suicide. Now where's that bottle of ketchup? -;<).
Reviewed by pingpong on 10 March 2005
21. A True Reflection of the Bittersweet Symphony of L [Rating: 10/10]
Are you into fairy tale jap story? Well, me too but I luv this drama nevertheless despite its realistic plot. But life is like that sometimes, you enjoy the moment while it lasts and you have to go back to a more practical world. The show doesn't just centre around the main couple and good if you find tight plots boring. It shows you the lives of the other minor characters too. As what the title says, the two main charac find themselves developing a special chemistry more than just friendship OVERTIME. It tells you sometimes the pretty person you admire may not be your soulmate afterall but your buddy who click well with you grows on you subconsciously. The last few episodes will touch you so deeply you will fnd your face streaking with only warm tears. Because it's real it touches hearts. Very heartwarming which makes you want to hug the pillow and shriek and sigh. Ending puts viewers in a thinking mode and reflect life. Not for viewers who cannot cope with the true bittersweet symphony of life. My first fav jap drama. Cute cast too.
Reviewed by aki_07 on 26 April 2005
22. My Over Time too [Rating: 10/10]
I like so much this story. Same with my love story, hehehe. Butaway, great acting for my favourite artist / actress, xpecially Esumi, I love her very much (acting only ;)) Great drama !!! Get for it !!. keep on rockin' Sorimachi !
Reviewed by Takumi Am Soichiro on 7 March 2006
23. Not Bad,,, [Rating: 9/10]
though a little boring at the beginning, and a little too similar to LongVacation,
its good overally. I like it!
Reviewed by idetakun on 10 June 2006
24. Eriko Kitagawa certainly doesn't disappoint! [Rating: 9/10]
Definitely liked a lot fo the one-on-one scenes that were taken in this dorama. Sorimachi Takashi worked very well with Esumi Makiko in this dorama and I wish their was more interaction between them in GTO. Takashi also seemed to work well with Rena which probably explained their cast selection in the GTO special later on. Kitagawa wrote a fine script for this dorama although personally, it may have been a bit overly draggy. All in all though, i'd rank it among the best doramas i've seen.
Reviewed by Shindou on 24 October 2006
25. Could've been much better [Rating: 7/10]
The overall idea of this story is perhaps to answer the arbitrary question of whether a grown man and a grown woman can be merely best friends. The exploration of friendships and relationships in this drama is pretty enjoyable to watch and at times even funny, but the excitement doesn't last for too long.

In the first few episodes, the character development is credible and thanks to the superfluous yet clever script, viewers are able to understand the characters and their idiosyncrasies at an individual range. However, the drama is later aggravated by the rather weak storyline that becomes more pronounced as the story moves on. It doesn't have a strong arc to follow but only to vacillate between the inconsequential subplots that are neither properly nor convincingly built. Somewhere in the middle of the drama, it just drags on and on endlessly with unnecessary scenes.

Takashi Sorimachi does not shine here, delivering an insipid, mundane and self-conscious performance which kills the drama for me. This may perhaps due to the character himself, who seems too confused and disingenuous with his own feelings between the 2 women in his life. His expression is too stoic that as the story progresses, I don't believe his confessions of love at all.

Esumi Makiko, however, is wonderful. She has her own style of acting which complements the character of Natsuki perfectly. The rest of the cast is great, especially Shiina Kippei. And the soundtrack is really good which lingers on ideally throughout the drama.

Although I'm disappointed and not too keen on Sorimachi's portrayal and the storyline, or lack thereof, I find the ending to be very strong and moving. Overall, this drama isn't as good as it could potentially be for me.
Reviewed by Mint on 8 May 2008
26. Yes, I LOVED the Ending! [Rating: 9/10]
Over Time was a great drama, and very well written (as is expected from Kitagawa Eriko).

I wasn’t sure at first how strong the chemistry between Sorimachi Takashi and Esumi Makiko would be. I’ve seen a lot of dramas for each and wasn’t convinced that it would be great. It WAS great, and I’m glad. The supporting cast was awesome, especially Ishida Yuriko who always plays these type of roles with perfection.

I was a little disappointed with Kimura Toshino’s character. The acting was superb, as always from this actress, but her character was terribly annoying. I had no sympathy for her whatsoever, and therefore didn’t like Sorimachi’s character when he was with her. They’re pairing seemed forced and unbelievable.

What I did like about this drama was the way they pulled off the ending. Normally, in a romance, if the lead male and female don’t end up together, then the ending sucks. But in this case it seemed appropriate. Personally, I have always believed that one’s soulmate doesn’t have to be the one they love/marry. I think this was the premise of the show. Soichiro and Natsuki were soulmates. The path they choose to follow in the end may not be ideal, but I can see why it had to be. I think Natsuki made the right choice. The end of this drama was very powerful and I commend Kitagawa Eriko for writing something this great.
Reviewed by Wynter on 28 July 2008

Comments From Users (136)
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1. Comments by tetsukei [Rating: 8/10]
Think me weird, but I feel that this show has TERRIFIC ending!! It's one of the best endings I've ever seen, although everyone prefers a happy ending. Worth buying, though I haven't bought it. Another drama blockbuster.
Humour 8/10 Actors 8/10 Story 7/10 Music 7/10
2. Comments by catcat [Rating: 9/10]
a very well done japanese drama i must say. sadly, there were disputes between sorimachi takashi and esumi makiko that made the drama not as perfect as it should be. sorimachi is an newspaper photographer who first meets esumi, a hair stylist, on new years eve and then again at his sisters house where they would be living together. they understand each other really well and therefore are meant to be together, but many obstacles are in the way before they could ever be together(ex. sorimachi's girlfriend played by kimura yoshino and esumi's doctor boyfriend.) the ending was rather a suprise. recommend to all who like to watch romance dramas.
3. Comments by Susie [Rating: 9/10]
Another good one with Sorimachi and also the first dorama I saw with Esumi Makiko. I liked the various relationships everyone had together, but otherwsie it was a pretty basic dorama plot with no surprises. I think I like it so much because of the great acting.
4. Comments by tequilavodka [Rating: 10/10]
omg, this is the best jap drama i've ever watched. when i saw the ending for the first time, i couldn't get rid of it from my head for two days, and i keep thinking why do they end up that way. after watching it for the nth times, i begin to get it.
two thumbs up, definitely!!!!
5. Comments by Super No. 1 [Rating: 7/10]
A little boring.
6. Comments by amberr-san [Rating: 7/10]
I really enjoyed this dorama!~ Sorimichi and Makiko played really well as a couple in the drama. This drama was both funny and heart-warming at the sametime. You might have to prepare some tissues when you are watching the last two episodes!~
7. Comments by jaycee [Rating: 7/10]
hahaha... now i haf the coments... well, first of all i dun wanna say that the show is that boring but it is a fact... a relationship of an older woman again.... uuu... but u know what.. takashi soramachi was soooooooo kakoii!!! i never thought he could look that good looking in the dorama!!!
8. Comments by aleen84 [Rating: 8/10]
I watched this series on and off.. What can I say? it didn't really makes me waited and anticipated for it. But what I can really say is I like the ending.It's so real..and I really think for once I'm gonna cry.Watching this series, I learned: To love doesn't really means to have..
9. Comments by yvetsh [Rating: 10/10]
Again, One of my favourite shows, Overtime. It is another show
which is very heartwarming :}......Definitely worth watching.
10. Comments by cyberarts [Rating: 9/10]
Nice theme song.
11. Comments by yanjun [Rating: ?/10]
good plot and appealing story... great cast..worth a watch..
12. Comments by juliana_phang [Rating: 9/10]
a really neat drama..
i kinda like this pair too..esumi makiko n sorimachi..
a combination which i didn't expect to turn out to be this good.. ^^)
13. Comments by Michi [Rating: 8/10]
What i love about this drama? Herm.. Let see, i think, it has a very lovely beginning. I just love the moment when Souchiro and Natsuki met! It's so cute !!! Plus all of the songs is great and wonderful !!

I think it have a very super suck ending!! How could it end that way !! Souchiro is such a loser!!

Love those wonderful early moment of Souchiro and Natsuki!! She is so funny !!
14. Comments by Yuki [Rating: 9/10]
This dorama is kinda funny. And goes fine. However the ending is really not what I have expected . I thought they are going to be together unfortunately they're not. Esumi and Takashi only became friends at last., best friend.Don't you think it's kinda disappointing??
15. Comments by ambery24 [Rating: 8/10]
Too bad they didn't end up together!!!
16. Comments by Ryvyan [Rating: 10/10]
One of my favourite drama of all time! Very great plot and acting. Though the two leads did not get together in the end, we can see that loving another does not mean to have him/her. Touching and realistic unlike the other happily-ever-after doramas.
17. Comments by zealous [Rating: 6/10]
I like the role of Takeshi... so different cuz I watch GTO first but when I watch this movie it kind of different feeling. I dont like the ending...
18. Comments by aranur [Rating: 8/10]
misleading ending. i like it because of esumi makiko. the story is not bad, just the ending spoils it for me. do watch tho!
19. Comments by Love Revolution [Rating: 10/10]
Ah! This drama was really great! It is one of the best drama I've ever watched! I love this drama a lot a lot! Without any delay, I saved some money and bought this drama back. The drama was really nice I would say. Makiko Esumi's acting was really fantastic! Her acting was so real! Her characterisic was suite to this drama. The songs were nice too. Buy the soundtrack if possible..it's nice!
20. Comments by jdfan [Rating: 8/10]
This drama is written by Kitagawa Eriko (who wrote Long Vacation and later the huge-hit Beautiful Life). I specially like this drama because of Sorimachi's VERY good mature acting here and Esumi Makiko is as always very good too! In GTO or Beach Boys, Sorimachi always does his funny faces (I like that too, but believe me, he's a lot more mature/cooler here!) Many beautiful dialogs exchanged between Sorimachi and Esumi who hovers between friends and lovers. I don't wanna spoil the atmosphere but the ending is not what we would expect. But still VERY touching ending. The heart-breaking last scene really makes the whole drama worth watching. Not enough touching moments in between. Although this was written by the same writer created Long Vacation, its not at the same level. I'm a little disappointed with this drama when comparing it to Long Vacation.
21. Comments by Eyrien* [Rating: 7/10]
Good drama, with many famous actors (Sorimachi Takashi, Esumi Makiko, Kimura Yoshino, Haruhiko Kato to name a few) Only thing that killed this drama was the ending, a bit of unrequited love on my part. The two characters I was rooting to get together didn't~_~. Still, good to watch.
22. Comments by otaking [Rating: 10/10]
Esumi Makiko is my Goddess. I saw her in Shomuni 2 first, and when I heard that she had done this series with Sorimachi Takashi, I jumped all over this series and watched it all in one shot! I beleive that this is Sorimachi and Esumi's "A" Game performance so far.
23. Comments by krissblade [Rating: ?/10]
This drama was bittersweet for me. The relationship between Ezumi Makiko and Sorimachi is one made in heaven. The deepest kind of love on all levels: friendship, love, family...The kind of love that you dream for in a partner or marriage in life. The twist in the end really made me think. A VERY Japanese ending :P
24. Comments by peeka [Rating: 7/10]
A very entertaining drama, except for the ending, very unexpected.
25. Comments by majinbads [Rating: 8/10]
A highly watchable romance drama quite like Long Vacation but fell a bit short on the ending (a big problem for those who壇 like a happy ending). Great theme song by The Brilliant Green. Make a Malaysian like me take notice of Jpop. Why do they make Makiko Esumi look like that? She is a beauty. Even Fuyumi is no match for her.
26. Comments by amethyst [Rating: 8/10]
A story of a love rectangle (is there such a term?). Beautiful ending, sad but realistic.
27. Comments by dnie [Rating: 8/10]
OT is a story about fallin in love with an older woman. LV has dealt
with this issue and resolved quite wonderflly. This dorama however
resolves it differently fm LV. what's good abot OT is the characterization.
the plot is recycled..
28. Comments by katfame [Rating: 10/10]
A beautiful and predictable love story...that's why it's so wonderful! We need more stories like this....
29. Comments by ketsune [Rating: 8/10]
~~takeshi sorimachi~~~
30. Comments by 4julls [Rating: 7/10]
井戸は。戯曲そう愛のための地球へちょうどしかし現実を私がま
た見るそれを... 悪い反町隆史すなわち傾斜ここに持っているど の女性
:D でもとにかく好む
31. Comments by ct_subang [Rating: 5/10]
great cast,story was coolromantic comedy and r/ships
32. Comments by N|sz^^aYa [Rating: 9/10]
i love the ending...
33. Comments by winterwish [Rating: 9/10]
quite good.. theme song is great
34. Comments by yume [Rating: 10/10]
I watched this in 1999, but I still remember that it had an excellent way with cliffhangers and sentimentalities.
35. Comments by masnita [Rating: 9/10]
Haa...sorimachi and esumi...good combination. I like both of them...and both of them a good actor and actress...Bravo!
36. Comments by russia [Rating: 8/10]
tokyo tower
37. Comments by Bsalez [Rating: 8/10]
Chemistry in this film is right..Takashi n Esumi..Romantic one..Even I prefer da other girl ne
38. Comments by Hee Hee Hee [Rating: 8/10]
gd
39. Comments by cmos [Rating: 9/10]
A really touching dorama. Excellent chemistry and a realistic story to boot. My emotions are still easily stirred up everytime I hear 'I Believe' playing.
40. Comments by limpaway [Rating: 8/10]
I really liked this show. However the ending was very very disappointing. It is quite similar to Long Vacation in that a younger guy and older woman fall in love with each other and became really good friends before they fall for each other. I wish the ending would be similar too. This is also the first show I've seen with Esumi Makiko and I think she played her role wonderfully.
41. Comments by kook05 [Rating: 8/10]
tho really disappointed with the ending... it's still an enjoyable show....
42. Comments by kotoko [Rating: 9/10]
sensibility always overcomes emotional. true meaning of love reflects here.
43. Comments by atheon [Rating: ?/10]
Saw it on tv many yrs ago....can't remember it that much, the relationships involved was made just like Long Vacation....but the ending was surprising. I really love the theme song by the brilliant green.
44. Comments by Lauralye76 [Rating: 7/10]
Okay show...other than a very nice song, I don't know what to say.
45. Comments by cindi [Rating: 9/10]
Loved this dorama!! It's everything I want from a dorama, and more. :D
46. Comments by dummyuser6 [Rating: ?/10]
im yet to watch it
47. Comments by Amika [Rating: 3/10]
why such a low rating? cause the story is so so so so slow moving that i felt asleep everytime i watch it.. and it actually took me a few weeks to finish the whole boxset... i'm surprised that it has such a high rating over in japan..
48. Comments by keii-kun [Rating: 7/10]
hurm..didn't watch this one thoroughly...cos it's over the tv
49. Comments by heimu [Rating: 8/10]
Just brought it, will want to watch it again. Someday...
50. Comments by PinkSpider [Rating: 9/10]
good one
try it
51. Comments by positive [Rating: 6/10]
A bit convoluted and slightly draggy. Even the combination of Esumi and Sorimachi couldn't save it.
52. Comments by syahirah [Rating: 8/10]
uhu....it makes me to believe in love...
53. Comments by ryce [Rating: 9/10]
Liked the screen chemistry between Esumi Makiko & Sorimachi Takashi. Very nice ost...
54. Comments by gomibagu [Rating: 10/10]
One of the best I have ever seen. Ending was fitting.
55. Comments by nienna [Rating: 7/10]
when both sorimachi n esumi add up, they r a pair of incredible actors!!! BANZAI!!!!!!!!!!
56. Comments by areins7 [Rating: 10/10]
this is one of the drama that i really get upset with..why should the story ends like that? not unfair...
57. Comments by yijing [Rating: ?/10]
actually only watched a few episodes...
58. Comments by amane [Rating: 7/10]
first time i watched this dorama,i felt in love with it and that was 3 years ago.recently i brought the dorama and rewatched it,i must say the emotions i felt during my first watch had worn out already.haha..funny isn't it?well,probably the years have teach me to have higher taste and better senses in judging doramas as i watch more and more doramas through the time.so the once charming sorimachi takashi is now not at all charming through my point of view.ahaha he looked old, rigid and dumb here.so right now i still couldn't find out what made me think that he was charming and handsome last 3 years.well to be fair,i suppose i have to write this view considering my first watch too.so what first caught my attention in this dorama was esumi makiko.i think she was beautiful and brilliant here.i don't really like her in power office girl at first.so through this 'overtime' dorama, i learnt what a stunning performer she is.and i must say i love the ending too.ahaha..it was sad however, it was unique and different.it left me this deep hole inside my heart,making my life felt so empty at that moment.so i guess the ending was the one that made this dorama unforgettable and beautiful.and the piano version(voiceless) of 'i believe' really touched my soul,driving me crazy even until now.
59. Comments by arashilove [Rating: 5/10]
Okay, I guess. But still, for me, this drama is overrated. Good soundtrack, however I did not cry, nor laugh. Plus, I felt that Kimura Yoshino's character was very annoying. So clingy... I also cannot stand Esumi Makiko. Even still, I liked Fuyumi and Soichiro the best.
60. Comments by Geezer [Rating: 9/10]
I just thought this was a good solid show beginning to end.
61. Comments by AngelXing [Rating: 8/10]
I truly enjoyed watching this drama. Sorimachi actually did really well in this 'normal' role. Although i found esumi annoying at times. Like an overgrown kid. Felt like screaming, 'GROW UP!' numerous times while watching her. Ugh...can't stand her sometimes. But over all, it was great. The ending was superb. It shouldn't end other ways.
62. Comments by pedang_patah [Rating: 8/10]
love it bcuz it's a unique story.but there're some dull scenes.disappointing ending.love all the theme songs
63. Comments by Zie75 [Rating: 10/10]
Ichiban love story that i like....because it sotimachi and he did well in this drama not like other love story that he acted before....
64. Comments by HeLLoMinna [Rating: 9/10]
really like it! very emotional...great! (my second ito hideaki drama ^_^)
65. Comments by aizamia [Rating: 7/10]
just ok
66. Comments by merumerumee [Rating: 9/10]
superb performance from sorimachi and esumi...NEVER expect the ending though
67. Comments by pcmodem [Rating: 9/10]
Really good soundtrack and entertaining story... Natsuki and Soichiro were so funny together. While it's from the same folks that brought us Long Vacation, the tale of Over Time is completely different, it revolves around love and sacrifice. Esumi Makiko, Ishida Yuriko, Kimura Yoshino, and Tanaka Rena provide some serious eye-candy in this dorama.
68. Comments by DragonSpirit164 [Rating: 8/10]
Hmmm.. Very slow start to the drama but it picks up pace storyline wise halfway through. Amazing, amazing soundtrack!! This drama probably has so many good songs I may actually consider buying its soundtrack lol... I felt that the ending was quite nice, and it fit the general theme of the drama quite well.
Very nice chemistry between Soichiro and Natsuki, which was the very big plus point to an otherwise slightly dull storyline.
69. Comments by takim [Rating: 8/10]
best,feel,touching,responsibility about friendship
70. Comments by addlynna [Rating: 10/10]
best
71. Comments by norani [Rating: 10/10]
Takashi Sorimachi
72. Comments by enen_shun [Rating: 8/10]
i remembered watching Over Time abt the same time as GTO .... the period of time when i'm engrossed wif Takashi Sorimachi after watching Beach Boys ... haha .... i borrowed this vcd from my primary sch classmate in 1998 ... Over Time made me knew Makiko Esumi ~~ she's really natural in the drama .... so cute .... frankly speaking , i dun really remember the scenes of the drama already ... but i remembered this was a really good drama !
73. Comments by moonchyld [Rating: 10/10]
*dokidoki* one of the best dramas i've EVER watched! i cried a lot during this drama, thou it's not even that tear-jerking. i also learned a lot about love and relationships from it. ^^ loved sorimachi!
74. Comments by DukeGonzalez [Rating: 10/10]
unpredictable,wow im lovin' it!
75. Comments by viOLet harukO [Rating: 8/10]
sorta fOrgotten the stOry..but i did cHase after this shOw...=)
76. Comments by Furutaimkira [Rating: 9/10]
Storyline is Great!!this may be the best drama i ever watch with takashi in it! besides gto..!!
77. Comments by anoneko [Rating: 8/10]
One of the first Japanese drama serials I watched. This made me a fan of Makiko Esumi. Would have preferred a different ending though..
78. Comments by kisekied [Rating: 7/10]
Ugh. one of my favorites but the ending is so frustrating
79. Comments by uglymale [Rating: 7/10]
A trendy drama similar to Long Vacation. Singlehandedly made Tokyo Tower a tourist spot for the fans.
80. Comments by SunnyDoll [Rating: 9/10]
I adore this drama. It had me hooked to the tv for weeks! I luv sorimachi!! and the lead actress makiko. They have such a nice chemistry between them! I would have given this a 10/10 if not for the ending..... well.... let's just say it did not turn out the way I wanted it to..... anyway this is a MUST for jap fans!
81. Comments by aki21 [Rating: 6/10]
Was a bit crazy over this drama at a time. But it's benn a while so I dont really remember much.. *bummer*
82. Comments by zchendevlemh [Rating: 10/10]
honestlly i got interested in this dorama 'coz this was the only series wherein rena-chan was in..... but i got hooked on the great story line.. matured love story...... u'll reach the ep... 12 and still unsure who will end up with and who will end up to..........

i'll consider this one as one of the best doramas ive watched.....
83. Comments by natzumi [Rating: 10/10]
Splended. Loved Sorimachi's character.
84. Comments by endlessluv42 [Rating: ?/10]
Haven't watched it yet...but it seems like a good movie =)
85. Comments by Hide/Takky [Rating: 6/10]
heheheh... i just couldnt get myself hooked on this drama!
86. Comments by Mengzhi [Rating: 10/10]
Most memorable Jap love drama i can remember...
87. Comments by IniQx [Rating: 10/10]
my all-time fave.....let me watch it a zillion times & i'll never get bored of it still
88. Comments by Eve [Rating: 9/10]
Sorimachi's best performance most likely. He does justive to a more subtle, sensitive role than his usual overblown ones.. Didnt know he had it in him. A totally absorbing plot, I was completely hooked into these characters lives. It would have gotten a 10 if I had liked the end. But that is purely subjective viewpoint. :>)
89. Comments by Ghaz890109016039 [Rating: ?/10]
A very touching drama. Sorimachi played his role very well! Sugoi Sorimachi!!!
90. Comments by icebaby028 [Rating: 6/10]
Not a great drama. Something to watch if you're bored. The story is okay and the acting was pretty good but the ending was really stupid.
91. Comments by lovejdorama [Rating: 9/10]
watched 6/13/05, loved it!
avail for trade, 2-DVD English Subbed http://www.geocities.com/reddashay/jdorama.html
92. Comments by ainangst [Rating: 5/10]
Sorimachi is great. Esumi wonderfull. Funny. But the ending SUCKS.
93. Comments by donna8157 [Rating: 8/10]
I would actually like to give this drama 8.5/10 for its strong plot from beginning to end and the magnificent set of actors and actresses that were involved in it. I think the best part of this drama was the depth of character in each person - from Natsuki's insecurities to Soichiro's sensitivity and love.

The interaction and chemistry between Esumi Makiko and Sorimachi Takeshi was amazing. The friendship between her and Soichiro seemed very real and very sweet. I especially loved the scene where Soichiro tells Natsumi that he'll give her the scene of Tokyo Tower. As cheesy as it would sound, it was really touching.

Out of all the dramas that I've seen with Esumi Makiko, I think she shines the most in this one. Her feelings and expressions seemed natural and sometimes brought out a tear or two. The supporting actors and actresses also did a wonderful job. I especially liked Shiina Kippei's character as Dr. Kuga, Nat-chan's other love interest. I highly recommend watching this drama for both the excellent cast and story! After watching it, I'm sure the theme song will be replaying in your head.
94. Comments by tInoltin [Rating: 8/10]
yayyy~ takashi~~
95. Comments by Sheena [Rating: 5/10]
OK
96. Comments by z123_us [Rating: 10/10]
Excellent, gets you hooked to it. If u liked Long vacation U will love this also. great cast also. must see
97. Comments by curian4 [Rating: 8/10]
Good story but the ending was too rushed for my liking.
98. Comments by juuan [Rating: 7/10]
Realistic portrayal~
99. Comments by aki_07 [Rating: 10/10]
One of the best! Great soundtrack, cast, plot & dialogues! Some hate the ending but I thought it's realistic & different from the typical. I enjoyed the chemistry between the 2 main actors & how overtime they develop feelings for each other. Sometimes your soulmate is just beside you you know! Watched the last few episodes many times & hugged my pillow & cried many times (crazy! hahaha!) No match for afew years till I watched Boku Dake No Madonna which is on par with this then.
100. Comments by Ishikawa [Rating: 8/10]
Loved the story, hated the ending...
101. Comments by ben_soh23 [Rating: 8/10]
wasnt as good as i expected but still a piece of classic jap drama (my expectations were pretty high for this)...
love the realistic ending because Sochiro and Natsuki are not only lovers but soulmates, who do not have to be always together, they are there to spur each other on even if separated :)
102. Comments by ReD [Rating: 5/10]
biasa jer....hmmmm
103. Comments by laudakwah [Rating: 7/10]
Kinda sad.
104. Comments by idetakun [Rating: 9/10]
though a little boring at the beginning, and a little too much like LV, its good overally.
I like it!
105. Comments by krazeealiens [Rating: 10/10]
ah again sorimachi... hehe... the cast was exellent... great drama... sooo funny and cute... very cute...
106. Comments by Shindou [Rating: 9/10]
Wonderfully acted out by Sorimachi Takashi and Esumi Makiko. Of the four Kitagawa doramas I've seen, I must say all four are among the finest jdoramas i've had the pleasure of watching. Over Time is just a tad weaker than the others but amazing nonetheless. The story is predictable for the most part aside from the unexpected ending. Personally, the music might have been a bit too slow but it seemed to meld well with the pace of the rest of the dorama.
107. Comments by aretakuyanie [Rating: 5/10]
whatever
108. Comments by Zaki-kun [Rating: 6/10]
same genre as long vacation? where are all the idea went during these times?
109. Comments by susantotony [Rating: 9/10]
this dorama is under rated by many dorama viewers. actually this dorama can be put in line with beautiful life or long vacation. maybe if takuya kimura was the main actor it will result different.
110. Comments by Takumi Am Soichiro [Rating: 10/10]
I like much this story. Same with my love story, hahaha. Great acting for my favourite artist / actress. Great drama !!! Get for it !! p/s keep on rockin' Sorimachi !
111. Comments by Catono Minamoto [Rating: 9/10]
the perfect movie
112. Comments by aznpride26 [Rating: 10/10]
all the characters are wonderful. it is a great enjoyable drama
113. Comments by jrenfuweix8956 [Rating: 9/10]
this is a super nice show~~~
i love the plot, the cast and everything..
other than the ending.. hmm.. i seriously think that the ending sucks.. hmm

should have Overtime II la... i really think it would be the hottest thing to do so...
114. Comments by Terryb [Rating: 4/10]
Long vacation wannabe? It started fun but then this show started to bleed to death, just like the relationships between people. Add bad acting. really disappointing show.
115. Comments by tiesw [Rating: 7/10]
realistic, enjoyable, however at time, loss the tempo. Ending is 50/50.
116. Comments by Milano [Rating: 7/10]
This drama explore the borderline between friendship and love betwen a man and a woman.
Moreover, I like Takashi and Makiko, very funny to see.
117. Comments by Fireemblem [Rating: 10/10]
Simply the best drama i have watched,the chemistry btw Sorimachi and Esumi is so real that you really can feel for them.Realistic and real love,love that is not selfish
118. Comments by "jun.san* [Rating: 8/10]
Very solid casts, love elements between the actors are excellent. My forth j-drama, shown during my secondary sch days.
119. Comments by Bodhi [Rating: 7/10]
Disapointed by the ending, sometimes a little slow and repetitious but over all a nice story
120. Comments by Goodearl [Rating: 10/10]
For some reason, I liked this drama more than any other! ちなみに、The Brilliant Greenの「そのスピードで」は最高!!!
121. Comments by gto_girlz83 [Rating: 5/10]
the title make me excited to watch it but i'm a bit disspointed when the drama was not like i'm targeted
122. Comments by norz [Rating: 8/10]
This drama has a different view on deep plationic relationships. The things the characters does seem very sponanious at times or very contained for the sake of not revealing too much to the other person (whatever all that means lol) So basically what the main characters do sometimes is hard to understand. The people that do make sense and seems to know whats going on are haruko and fuyumi lol.. and YES like everyone said the ENDING SUCKED!

overall a great drama and great acting, with a major all star cast you cannot miss! the takashi here is like the one in virgin road, very sweet!
123. Comments by loveaomori [Rating: 5/10]
too ordinary love story to be good. The 3 first episodes are ok but then it becomes shit. The girl who was always crying and saying that it was too painful to date with sorimachi was just pissing me of! So do quotes like "I love you but I don't know if it is like a friend" " I love you but It's too paintful to love you" "I'm happy as long as your happy". I mean I've heard this 234 times in Jdorama. If Sorimachi wasn't in the cast this would deserve a 1 or it wouldn't deserve a review!
124. Comments by Tu_triky [Rating: 9/10]
An incredible piece of fiction from my favorite screenwriter, Eriko Kitagawa. This drama engendered such warm feelings, by the end of the story I truly felt as if I had known these characters for years. The intimate look at the life of these palpably real characters was fantastically executed given the sincere effort by the actors. Sorimachi and Esumi Makiko had superb chemistry which I will forever remember. After having seen many recently released dramas, returning to a "classic" drama such as this triggered an indeliable sense of nostalgia reminding me why I was so attracted to dramas in the beginning, many years ago. My only criticism was the difficulty trying to reconcile the ending with my perceptions of the show. I found the ending fairly heart-rending. Ultimately this is the type of drama that you don't want to end and you're sad when it does.
125. Comments by ongrina82 [Rating: 10/10]
I love this!! The ending was a bit sad to me. Soichiro and Natsuki didn't get together.
126. Comments by Mr. K [Rating: 7/10]
KLK
127. Comments by srm9240 [Rating: 7/10]
An underrated drama, on its face, nothing special, but it really works well. The characters really interact well together to create a touching and funny series.
128. Comments by mmyy [Rating: 7/10]
Overall an okay series, but it tends to be draggy and annoying at times. It's sweet but forgettable. Sorimachi is boring though Esumi is great. The ending is one that I was rooting for so that's a big plus for me.
129. Comments by oldasianguy [Rating: 9/10]
Really enjoyed this series until the last episode....lousy way to end the show.....
130. Comments by Mali [Rating: 8/10]
Disappointing ending... Not bad though... Wish I had a roommate such as So-chan!
131. Comments by masaki-chan [Rating: 10/10]
I really enjoyed this drama. It is a warm and touching love story. Sorimachi's acting was one of best points in series.
The ending might be another but that doesn't change how great is this dorama.
132. Comments by expanzee [Rating: 9/10]
This story is very interesting. It has depth and discusses the line between friendship and lover with man and woman.
133. Comments by marspeach [Rating: 8/10]
Alternate to Long Vacation. Good, but not as good.
134. Comments by gaijinmark [Rating: 9/10]
Another great one from Eriko Kitagawa, Esumi and Sorimachi were great together, special mention to Kippei Shiina and Yuriko Ishida.
135. Comments by EstherM [Rating: 9/10]
Nice love story, I won’t say much just that I found the dialogues between men and women refreshingly open and honest for a Japanese drama.
136. Comments by Wynter [Rating: 9/10]
A wonderful drama that had a great ending, contrary to popular belief! The drama loves that a soulmate doesn't always have to be the one you end up with.

Users who voted for this drama (46)
1. Ryvyan
Romantic with a sad ending
2. thyelaine
A very nice dorama about friendship.
3. masnita
Touching drama and very good acting by all the casts.
4. winterwish
I love the song.. and also the story.
5. takoyaki_gal
cool
6. tequilavodka
i was depressed for several days after the last episode. yet, i began to comprehend the love and friendship between the two, and why they chose to remain their relationship that way.
this is indeed a very touching drama.
7. dare
Good story and nice soundtrack but too bad the ending was not what i wanted.
8. katfame
This drama reminds me of "Long Vacation"...anyhow, it's still a wonderful drama!
9. lee931
10. Satawat
This story has many kind of love
11. blurq
12. biscuitbox
13. otaking
14. comet
15. abe_jame
This drama good and have a lot lesson about life
16. linco
17. WD
Couldn't help thinking how good Takashi & Makiko look together, no matter the age difference! The relationships are well-depicted, heartbreaking at times, and the soundtrack is pretty nice!
18. Jewel
19. gomibagu
Definately one of the best. This drama is about deep relationships and the various forms of love people can experience. The ending is what pushes this drama above others.
20. Daze
Although lots of talking in here.... those contents make sense... quite addictive + all the songs in there really bulit the feeling.... Its in my muz keep list too!
21. merumerumee
22. nihon
Very good show, with a somewhat-of-a-twist ending.
23. takim
best,funny,make us to learn what a true fren
24. Furutaimkira
25. moonchyld
because it's good. excellent in fact. =]
26. jasspong
27. Caline
The ending left me pondering and wanting for more~!!! GREAT SHOW
28. anoneko
29. orange1806
30. aki21
31. natzumi
32. aki_07
Watched the last few episodes don't know how many times & cried along with it that many times too. Very real and heartwarming which makes you want to hug the pillow and shriek and sigh. Ending is sad yet heartwarming at the same time becuase it's so real. My first fav jap drama. After watching on TV I bought the vcds. Cute cast too.
33. ayukawa22
34. mariedare
35. Braehum
I really liked this drama for its charcters and all the actors in it. It was a really funny and good drama.
36. faithe
One of my all-time fav!
37. idetakun
though a little boring at the beginning, and a little too much like LV, its good overally. I like it!
38. sepomi800
i love watching the relationship between the two main leads...they look so adorable together...
39. nagashi
40. susantotony
41. gaVe
42. IntRoVertIsh
43. jrenfuweix8956
favourite show~~~
first jap show i really really love
storyline trough and touching,
but ending is so diappointing~ i still cant get over it~
44. zindaka
excellent dramas, one of my favorites. The ending was a total surprise
45. aoi_dolphine
46. SiXX
I love this drama. :D