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6 / 10Yayoi · 2005
I love comedies, which is also one for the reason why I decided to get this dorama because the reviews I've read. Sure enough, it did not disappoint me with it's many comical scenes. :)
The story is about Arata, who aspires to be a vet because he loves animals. He's a happy-go-lucky and sweet guy who is well-loved by animals, but at the same time, he is in a daze most of the time, prompting his classmates (and even lecturers) to take advantage of his kindness at times. His first encounter with Rosinante was at his University's veterinary clinic where the kawaii dog was staying for the weekend. When the owner did not turn up to collect the dog, Arata and his classmates went to look for him, only to discover that the owner had ...... When the now owner-less and homeless Rosinante was about to be taken away, the kind-hearted Arata decided there and then to adopt him, and in the process, got thrown out of his apartment.
From there on, the story revolves around Arata and Rosinante. Although the drama's title is "A Diary of a Dog", it focus more on Arata Mukai (Dohmoto Tsuyoshi) and the people around him (in some episodes). It's only towards the later half (and the end) of the drama then did the show started to focus on Rosinante.
The stories are funny (I've already mentioned that) and yes, touching. There're also some moral implications about animals in certain parts which can perhaps, influence you to change your way of thinking towards animals. Most of the stories are also down-to-earth, reflecting the dilemmas and feelings of modern day pet owners. The stories are, at it best, humourous, interesting (even exciting) and sad, but unfortunately, it kind of got a little boring in the end (IMO). The ending was nice in a way and I rather liked the ending when Rosinante finally went back to Arata, but some parts were like repeating themselves and going in cycles: he left, and he came back; he left, and he came back... if you get what I mean. But other than that, it's a fairly nice dorama to watch in your free time.
I think the characters were rather cute and funny (though some were really weird, like the nurse). They do tend to overact at times, but overall, the casts' (and dog's) acting were credible. (Akiyama Jun was cute too ^^). On a parting shot, I just want to say that I liked the ending part of every epsiode where there's a little scene Tsuyoshi showing talking to Rosinante (and in human form at that!).
Watch this dorama if you like animals, Tsuyoshi and comical-yet-touching stories. :)