14 sai no Haha [14歳の母] Rating: 7/10 (Watched) Overrated, but not abyssmal. It's more "feel-good" than the intended "controversial," with hit-and-miss performances from the cast. | Algernon ni Hanataba o [アルジャーノンに花束を]
| Ame to Yume no atoni [雨と夢の後に]
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Anna-san no Omame [アンナさんのおまめ]
| Bara No Nai Hana Ya [薔薇のない花屋]
| Battle Royale - Survival Program [バトル・ロワイアル] Rating: 7/10 (Watched) We all know this is not a drama. That being said; with the gratutious violence, angsty teens, and cute gun totin' psychos, this movie is exactly what it intends to be - a shocking hit. |
Beach boys [ビーチボーイズ] Rating: 7/10 (Watched) This drama's like a lazy summer day, laid-back and enjoyable. | Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon [美少女戦士セーラームーン]
| Densha Otoko [電車男] Rating: 7/10 (Watched) Very fun and easy to get in to, but slow at times. Once again, the side characters were the best part. |
G@me Rating: 6/10 Nice try, but no cigar. This one suffered from bad writing and characterization... but an okay watch overall. | Gal Cir [ギャルサ]
| Good Luck !! [グッドラック!!]
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Hachimitsu to Kuroba [ハチミツとクローバー]
| Hana Yori Dango [花より男子] Rating: 9/10 (Watched) Feels more like a modern fairy tale than a manga adaption - but it's a good thing here. Funny, engaging and touching at moments. | Hana Yori Dango Season 2 [花より男子]
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Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [花ざかりの君たちへ]
| Hotaru no haka [蛍の墓] Rating: 9/10 (Watched) Every bit as touching as the 1988 animation. Ishida and Sasaki were excellent in their roles as the siblings struggling to survive, and Matsushima was stellar in her role as the torn and hardened aunt. If you don't cry while watching this, there's something wrong with you. | Hotman [ホットマン]
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Ichi Ritoru no Namida [1リットルの涙]
( currently watching ) | Itsumo futari de [いつもふたりで] Rating: 6/10 (Watched) This one took a hit at the dropping out of Kashiwabara, but it manage to keep up its steam until the end. Alright, but nothing special. | Kekkon Dekinai Otoko [結婚できない男]
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Kimi wa Petto [きみはペット]
| Koi ga shitai Koi ga shitai Koi ga shitai [恋がしたい恋がしたい] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) This one requires some suspension of belief... but after you get past that, it's easy to get addicted to, although it drags on at some parts. | Koibumi [恋文~私たちが愛した男] Rating: 9/10 (Watched) Very touching story, and excellent acting by all of the characters. |
Kou Kou Kyoushi 2003 [高校教師 2003] Rating: 8/10 Despite the bizarre and over-the-top characterization, I found myself liking this drama a lot. Still, I can see how frustrated some viewers might get with the cast of charas and the slow pace of the story. | Kurisumasu Nante Dai Kirai
| Last Friends [ラスト・フレンズ]
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LIFE [ライフ] Rating: 7/10 | Long vacation [ロングバケーション]
| Majo no jouken [魔女の条件]
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Mayonaka no Ame [真夜中の雨]
| Meguri ai [めぐり逢い]
| Moto Kare [元カレ] Rating: 6/10 (Watched) Another one of those dramas where the supporting cast is the show' high point... |
Musashi [武蔵]
| News no onna [ニュースの女] Rating: 7/10 (Watched) Solid drama; an interesting peek at the world of newscasting behind-the-scenes. Great chemistry between Suzuki and Nagatsuka. | Nobuta wo Produce [野ブタ。をプロデュース]
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Nodame Cantabile [のだめ カンタビ−レ]
| Odoru Daisousasen [踊る大捜査線]
| Oyaji~ [オヤジぃ] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) A great mix of family drama and situation comedy! Likable characters, funny moments, and interesting issues dealt with through the series. |
Renai Hensachi [恋愛偏差値]
| Sekai no chuushin de, ai wo sakebu [世界の中心で、愛をさけぶ]
| Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi [空から降る一億の星]
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Stand UP!!
| Strawberry on the shortcake [ストロベリー・オンザ・ショートケーキ] Rating: 5/10 (Watched) I have lots of complaints about this one, but both the supporting cast and the music were very good. | Summer snow Rating: 7/10 (Watched) Rather predictable, but the acting by the siblings (Doumoto, Oguri, and Ikewaki), was great. |
Taiyou no uta [タイヨのうた]
| Water Boys [ウォーターボーイズ] Rating: 8/10 (Watched) Very funny and inspiring, featuring a plethora of quirky characters. | |