 29-sai no Kurisumasu [29歳のクリスマス]
|  3 nen B gumi Kinpachi sensei 6 [3年B組金八先生]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) |  Ai Nante Irane Yo, Natsu [愛なんていらねえよ、夏]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched)
This is definitely a high quality drama. Excellently written and acted, what impressed me most was how it was able to convey to the audience what were going through the minds of the characters, and how their feelings and thoughts changed. There is a lot to ponder and appreciate here, I felt I need to watch some parts again to try and understand what really happened.
I actually watched the second half out of order, because I was dreading, the deceit and cruelty, but I need not to have worried. Almost every character had a story of their own, and even though the premise may seem cliche, it was engrossing once you get past the beginning.
I rate this 8, but only because this is not the type of drama I would normally enjoy, and obviously spoiling myself meant that I was not as moved/affected as I could have been. |
 Aikurushii [あいくるしい]
|  Aishiteiru to itte kure [愛していると言ってくれ]
|  Algernon ni Hanataba o [アルジャーノンに花束を]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
A slow start, but great story, adaptation and acting by Santamaria Yusuke. Heartwarming ending. Highly recommended! |
 Anna-san no Omame [アンナさんのおまめ]
|  Attack No.1 [アタック No.1]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) | Attention Please [アテンションン プリース]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) |
Bara No Nai Hana Ya [薔薇のない花屋]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched)
The last few episodes were not as tight-knit as the first half, both in terms of writing and direction. I think it lacked focus toward the last 3 to 4 episodes. But overall, quite a thought-provoking drama which gives hope. |  Beach boys [ビーチボーイズ]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched)
Relaxing and mellow drama like others have said. I felt a bit let-down by the ending but enjoyed the atmosphere and the sense of togetherness/friendship as they lived and worked together. Some plotlines I thought were too simplistic and not developed enough. All four lead roles were very well-acted though. |  Beautiful life [ビューティフルライフ]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched) |
 Big wing [ビッグウイング]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
It may be a bit cheesy or cliche at times, I love watching Big Wing. I found most of the human stories engaging and sometimes very moving. This is one series that I wish it hadn't ended so soon. It's been a long time since I felt like this. Uchida Yuki as Yoshikawa Kumiko is so likeable, and the rest of the cast were very good too, delivering complete characters even when there were not an awful lot for them to do. Highly recommended! :D | Boku no Aruku Michi [僕の歩く道]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched) |  Boku no Ikiru Michi [僕の生きる道]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched) |
 Boku to Kanojo to Kanojo no Ikiru Michi [僕と彼女と彼女の生きる道]
Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) |  Churasan [ちゅらさん]
| Daisuki!! [だいすき!!]
Didn't finish, but I like Fukuda Saki in this. |
Denchi ga kireru made [電池が切れるまで]
|  Dr Koto - Shinryousho [Dr.コトー診療所]
|  Engine [エンジン]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched)
I enjoyed for the most parts watching this feel good drama, but there were a lot of places that irked me very much too. Some aspects of the foster home portrayed seemed very unrealistic (not well-researched?), and there were also dialogues and situations that felt plain contrived and very much lacking in credibility. Nevertheless, I liked the message it tried to send across when Jiro talked to the kids about life in the first half, as well as the scenes when the kids were all together. KimuTaku and Koyuki didn't have much chemistry, but the kids were quite good. There were probably too many characters. And I would have liked to learn more about the kids and see them together. |
Furuhata Ninzaburo [古畑任三郎]
| Ganbatte Ikimasshoi [がんばっていきまっしょい]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) |  Gokusen [ごくせん]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched) |
 Good Luck !! [グッドラック！！]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched)
Great performances, but the storyline was nothing special. A good but not great drama. |  GTO [麻辣教師]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched) |  H2~Kimi to itahibi [２〜君といた日々]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched) |
Haikei, Chichiue-sama [拝啓、父上様]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched)
I really like that the streets were beautifully shot and the interesting insights into aspect(s) of Japanese culture. However, I never felt with the characters, or the struggle/plight they were in. It was by no means bad, quite enjoyable with its lighter moments, but I failed to get a clear idea of what some of the characters are like, particularly the younger ones (perhaps they were too plain/simple for my liking). I was also disappointed with the lack of resolution. There were no particular moving/touching moments for me, perhaps I expected too much. Forgot to mention, the accompanying music, particularly the ending theme song, is great. The black and white stills at the end of each episode are beautifully shot too. | Hana Yori Dango [花より男子]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched) |  Hero
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) |
HERO
Rating: 7/10 (Watched)
Takes a bit too long for the plot to unravel, and not very interesting. |  Hitotsu yane no shita 1 [ひとつ屋根の下 1]
Rating: 10/10 (Watched)
My favourite jdorama!!! I doubt that I will ever see a better one. | Hitotsu yane no shita 2 [ひとつ屋根の下 2]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched) |
 Home Drama [ホームドラマ]
I am very excited about the premise, but by episode 7, a bit disappointed at the lack of characters/relationships development, and the direction the drama seemed to be headed.
I really like the atmosphere when everyone sat around and talked, and having breakfast together. But I am totally turned off by the gossiping storyline... | Ichi Ritoru no Namida [１リットルの涙]
Rating: 10/10 (Watched) | Ienaki ko 1 [家なき子]
Very good but I wimped out after 3 episodes. I didn't find the supporting characters particularly interesting though, and it would have been easier to watch if it was more condensed. |
 Iguana no musume [イグアナの娘]
|  Ii hito [いいひと。]
| Juu nana sai
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 Kabachitare! [カバチタレ！]
|  Kamisama mou sukoshi dake [神様、もう少しだけ]
Rating: 9/10 | Kekkon Dekinai Otoko [結婚できない男]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched)
There seems to be nothing particularly attractive about the story, really not much happened at all, but somehow it's quite enjoyable to watch. Both the leads were very good but would have liked to see clearer transformations of the characters throughout the story. Overall, a light, amusing series if not particularly memorable. |
 Kimi ga oshietekureta koto [君が教えてくれたこと]
| Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite Iru [君の手がささやいている]
|  Kisarazu Cat's Eye [木更津キャッツアイ]
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 Koi no Chikara [恋ノチカラ]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched)
Even though there was no great surprise and the story was rather predictable, this was very enjoyable. It did not feel formulaic to me. There were substance and seriousness amidst the fun and games, and the performances were very good. Fukatsu Eri was particularly special, she was simply adorable, and totally brought her character to life. The character played by Yada Akiko was a bit one-dimensional/unecessary, and the final twist was a bit far-fetched, but still, a good choice for those looking for a light workplace romance. |  Konna koi no hanashi [こんな恋のはなし]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) |  Last Christmas [ラストクリスマス]
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 Lipstick [リップスティック]
(Watched)
It was disturbing and a bit implausible in parts (I skipped quite a lot), but overall quite moving. I was particularly impressed by how they were able to portray the connection between the 2 main characters through dialogues only. The direction and music were very good too. |  Long vacation [ロングバケーション]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched) |  Love generation [ラブジェネレーション]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) |
 Lunch no Joou [ランチの女王]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched)
Takeuchi Yuko really shines. She was very natural and her expression when Natsumi enjoys her lunch is really something. ^^ Unfortunately, the quality of the script doesn't match the quality of the cast, and apart from Natsumi, I felt that none of the other characters were very distinct or interesting. For the majority of the drama, I thought the little bit of footage at the end of each episodes were perhaps more interesting than the drama itself. They could have taken it to many different directions like Natsumi learning to cook, or tour with her in her search for more great lunches. Wasted possibilities. The first 3 episodes or so were quite good though. |  Mahiru no tsuki [真晝の月]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
I had high expectations and it was different to how I expected it to be. This drama focuses on the aftermath of rape victim, the strain of on the victim and her friends and family as she and others tries to deal with the trauma, wounds and baggages. Pacing is slow and changes subtle, but meaningful, though there were moments in the early episodes that I found slightly unbelieveable. The love story aspect actually is quite secondary. All the main characters were very good. I found it difficult though to know other aspects of Tokiwa Takako's character though, as she was almost completely affected by her trauma. Iljima Naoko's character was particularly likeable and I half-wished she would be together with Naoki. A very serious and important drama, but because of the distance I felt with Mae, I was never completely immersed in the story. It was also not particularly moving for me personally, I kind of wish that the story would place more emphasis/impact on the courage involved as well. |  Majo no jouken [魔女の条件]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched) |
 Medaka [めだか]
|  Meguri ai [めぐり逢い]
(Watched) | Nobuta wo Produce [野ブタ。をプロデュース]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched) |
Ns' Aoi [Ns’ あおい ]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched) |  Odoru Daisousasen [踊る大捜査線]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
Terrific police drama that doesn't rely on the complexity of plot but still very engaging. Great cast with interesting characters that I wish I could learn more about, and absolutely hilarious at times. :D
Oda Yuji is the best of all leading men I have seen. | Ohsama no resutoran [王樣のレストラン]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
One of the best and most entertaining series around. Great scripts with outstanding acting performances all round. When the staff get together with a common goal, it was just so much fun to watch. The last 3-4 episodes were significantly more serious. They were still very good but I personally found the last two a bit of let-down. Still, overall an excellent series, some of the best fun I had watching jdoramas. |
 Okane ga nai! [お金がない！]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched)
Entertaining drama. They managed to make it a fun and rollercoaster ride, with great storytelling bringing friendship, kinship, romance and work relationships and subplots all clearly to life. Excellent acting performances and good direction make it interesting viewing all the way through. I think it really speaks for the 90's jdramas that a high quality drama such as this won only 2 acting awards (best actor and supporting actor). I would have rated it higher, but it didn't move me deeply, focusing making it fun and entertaining. |  Orange Days [オレンジデイズ]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) | Proposal Daisakusen [プロポーズ大作戦]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) |
 Risou no kekkon [理想の結婚]
|  Ruri no shima [瑠璃の島]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched) |  Seigi wa katsu [正義は必勝つ]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) |
 Seija no koushin [聖者の行進]
|  Seikei Bijin [整形美人。]
|  Sekai no chuushin de, ai wo sakebu [世界の中心で、愛をさけぶ]
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Shimokita Sundays [下北サンデーズ]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched)
The storytelling wasn't that great, but Aya was convincing and kawaii. |  Sugao no mama de [素顏のままで]
|  Summer snow
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) |
 Swing Girls [スウィングガールズ]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
Terrific feel-good movie! It was a lot of fun. :D:D |  Tentai Kanzoku [天体観測]
| Wedding Planner [ウエディングプランナー]
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 Yamato Nadeshiko [やまとなでしこ【大和撫子】]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) |  Yan Papa [やんパパ]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched)
With no expectations, after a slow start in the first episode, I really enjoyed episode 1-4. Unfortunately, those were the best parts for me and watching the remaining episodes felt like a chore at times. It wasn't bad, but the story/situations seem a bit contrived at times. Goto Maki stole the show for me, I found myself watching the show for her scenes, wish there were more of them. Most of the other performances were all quite good actually. |  Yume no California [夢のカリフォルニア]
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Oda Yuji [織田裕二]
Takeuchi Yuko [竹内結子]
Tokiwa Takako [常盤貴子]
Ueto Aya [上戸彩]
Yamaguchi Tomoko [山口智子]
