 101 Kaime no Puropozu [101回目のプロポーズ]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched) |  Africa no yoru [アフリカの夜]
(Watched) |  Ai No Uta [あいのうた]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched)
The beginning of this drama had a lot of potential--a woman who wants to forget her abysmal past has the chance to change her life by pretending to have amnesia. Despite the title, I was hoping that it would have a slightly darker element, but it turned out to be more of a family drama.
After living with Kataoka, the cop who takes her in after thinking she has amnesia (and his family), the main character Ai changes from a troubled woman to a kind, loving person.
The result (without spoilers): I was thinking that someone would die and kept on waiting for that tearjerker moment, but it just ended abruptly as the characters lived day to day, waiting for the inevitable to happen. Not much of a closure to me and I should rate it lower, but I thought the rest of the drama was decent and the actors did a pretty good job, so.. |
Aibou 2 [相棒]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) | Aibou 3 [相棒3]
(watching) | Aibou 4 [相棒 4]
(currently watching) |
 Aishiteiru to itte kure [愛していると言ってくれ]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) | Aji ichimonme 1 [味いちもんめ 1]
(Watched) | Aji ichimonme 2 [味いちもんめ 2]
(Watched) |
 Akimahende! [あきまへんで！]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) |  Algernon ni Hanataba o [アルジャーノンに花束を]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
An inspirational tale about a man with a low IQ who gets surgery to become smarter. Yuusuke Santa Maria was just great in this drama. | Amai seikatsu [甘い生活。]
(Watched) |
Ame to Yume no atoni [雨と夢の後に]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
This series was quite unique. Part of it had a creepy horror element, but for the most part, it was a touching drama between a girl and her father, who lives with her as a ghost without her knowing that he is dead.
Yuu Miri wrote this drama as well as the theme song "Ame to Yume no Ato ni," which is sung by Okuda Miwako (you can see her singing in the club in one episode). |  Ao no jidai [青の時代]
(Bought & Watched) | Aoi tori [青い鳥]
Rating: 6/10 (Bought & Watched) |
Around 40 [アラウンド40]
| Asakusa Fukumaru Ryokan 2 [浅草ふくまる旅館 2]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) | Ashita no, Kita Yoshio, ~Sekai Ichi Fuuna Otoko no, Kiseki no Jyuuichi Nichi Kan~ [あしたの、喜多善男〜世界一不運な男の、奇跡の11日間〜]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
This was a suspenseful drama about a man who wants to kill himself and bunch of people who want him dead to get his insurance money. Yet, because of his kindness, they also want him to stay alive. Conflicts galore, split personalities, and backstabbing--what more could you ask for in a drama? |
 Asunaro hakusho [あすなろ白書]
| Atsu Hime [篤姫]
(watching) | Attention Please [アテンションン プリース]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched)
A mindlessly fun drama. Ueto Aya was annoying at first, but she got tolerable in the later episodes when she matured as a flight attendant and an adult. |
Bara no nai Hanaya [薔薇のない花屋]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
At first, this drama didn't really interest me, but as I watched more episodes, the story turned into more of a mystery and I can't wait to see how the rest of the story unfolds. |  Beach boys [ビーチボーイズ]
(Watched) |  Beautiful life [ビューティフルライフ]
Rating: 5/10 (Watched) |
Besuto patona [べストパートナー]
(Watched) | Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon [美少女戦士セーラームーン]
(Bought) |  Bokura no yuuki ~miman toushi~ [ぼくらの勇氣 ~未滿都市~]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) |
Boy hunt [ボーイハント]
(Watched) |  Brand [ブランド]
(Watched) | Brother Beat [ブラザー☆ビート]
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Byakuyakou [白夜行]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
A dark, tragic drama that's worth watching. | Chakushin Ari [着信あり]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
Creepy suspense/horror drama. Don't watch this alone at night.
(SEE REVIEW BELOW) |  Chef [ザシェフ]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
Higashiyama Noriyuki plays Ajisawa, the Phantom Chef, who charges 5 million yen to cook. He performs miracles that no ordinary chef can do and every episode is thrilling. From cooking with no electricity to cooking without the use of his eyes to leaving the hospital with a still-bleeding wound just to complete his cooking job, the Phantom Chef does indeed live up to his highly respected reputation. Recommended to those who like exciting food dramas. |
 Chiipu rabu [チープラブ]
(Watched) | Chonan no yome 2 ~ jikka tengoku [長男の嫁２ 実家天国]
|  Churasan [ちゅらさん]
(Watched) |
Coach [コーチ]
| Daisuki!! [だいすき!!]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
This is a wonderful story about a mentally disabled woman who has a child. Though there are struggles and hardship, she does her best (with the help of friends and family) and matures into a loving mother, helpful daughter, and considerate sister. Highly recommended | Darenimo ienai [誰にも言えない]
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 Densetsu no kyoshi [伝説の教師]
(Watched) | Densha Otoko [電車男]
(Bought) |  Dessin [デッサン]
Rating: 3/10 (Watched)
Boring drama. The only thing I enjoyed about it was the theme song, which I love till today. |
Doctor [ザ・ドクター]
(Watched) |  Double kitchen [ダブルキッチン]
(Watched) | Dragon Zakura [ドラゴン桜]
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 Egao no Hosoku [笑顔の法則]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched) | Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide Shimatta! [エラいところに嫁いでしまった!]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched)
A fun comedy. Nakama Yukie was delightful and the supporting cast were hilarious. | Five [ファイブ]
(Watched) |
 Friends [フレンズ]
(Watched) | Fushin no toki [不信のとき]
(Bought) | Garasu no kakeratachi
Rating: 6/10 (Watched) |
 Garasu no kutsu [ガラスの靴]
(Watched) |  Gift [ギフト]
| Go, Happy, Go [ハッピー 愛と感動の物語]
(Watched) |
 Golden Bowl [ゴールデンボウル]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched) | Good Luck (NOT with Kimura Takuya) [グッドラック]
(Watched) | Good mourning [グッドモーニング]
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 GTO [麻辣教師]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
Deserves all the hype it gets. Onizuka is one of Sorimachi's better roles and he is excellent. Matsushita does a fine job as Fuyutsuki-sensei and the rest of the cast, chock-full of many familiar faces, are great as well. | Haikei, Chichiue-sama [拝啓、父上様]
Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched)
Great drama, awesome actors, and I can finally see why Nino's one of the best young rising actors out there.
(SEE REVIEW BELOW) | Hana Yori Dango [花より男子]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
Because of the manga/anime tie-in, I didn't expect much, but this was a surprisingly good drama. While I thought this would be one of those cutesy/silly dramas, thankfully that wasn't the case here.
F4, short for "Flower 4" (ridiculous name if you ask me), are 4 cool guys who rule the school. Enter tough, poor girl Makino Tsukushi, who slowly wins their friendship and heart(s).
The whole cast was pretty good, but I have to say that Kato Takako (Tsukushi's boss) was my favorite. it's cute how they refer her as "okami" like they did in the Onsen e Ikou series. |
Hana Yori Dango Season 2 [花より男子]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched)
With all the misunderstandings and lack of communication between the 2 main characters, this series gets tiring. The inclusion of a couple of female characters are another factor that comes between them. Throw in some Korean-style amnesia and we're in for a frustrating time. Still, this drama wasn't bad, it was actually pretty decent. Though with all the eye candy here, I'm sure that a lot of people (female) rated this series higher than it should be. | Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [花ざかりの君たちへ]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched)
Fun comedy with lots of gay elements that made it even better. ^_~ |  Harmonia ~ kono ai no gai de ~ [ハルモニア]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) |
 Hero
(Bought & Watched) | Himitsu no Hanazono [ヒミツの花園]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) | Hitonatsu no puropozu [ひと夏のプロポーズ]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
A great drama full of love triangles galore. (See my review) |
Honmamon [ほんまもん]
|  Hoshi no kinka 1 [星の金貨]
(Watched) |  Hoshi no kinka 2 / Zoku hoshi no kinka [續。星の金貨]
(Watched) |
Hotaru no Hikari [ホタルノヒカリ]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
Ayase Haruka proves herself to be more than just an dramatic actress--she also has a comical side to her. Also, this is the first drama that I like Fujiki Naohito in. He plays the sarcastic, but caring BUCHOU(!), who I was more fond of than the Tsunko-look-alike Makoto. |  Hotman [ホットマン]
(Watched) |  Hotman 2 [ホットマン2]
(Watched) |
Ichi Ritoru no Namida [１リットルの涙]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched)
This drama is a real tearjerker, but sometimes I had the feeling like it was trying too hard to make the viewer emotional. Parts of it may seem slow-moving at times because it focuses on every little detail like Aya gradually not being able to do the things that she used to (walking, picking up things, etc.) There is also focus on relationships between her friends and how things changed between them because of her illness and also how her family copes with it.
I found this to be one of the more realistic Japanese dramas that I've seen. No flashiness, no excitement, just an interesting drama that focuses on a well-told story. |  Iguana no musume [イグアナの娘]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) |  Ii hito [いいひと。]
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 Ikebukuro West Gate Park [池袋ウエストゲートパーク]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) |  Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu - Rosshukan no kiseki [いま、会いにゆきます- ６週間の奇蹟]
Rating: 10/10 (Watched)
This is such a touching movie and the scenery was breathtaking. Takeuchi Yuko is excellent as the mother who came back from the dead. | Iryu [医龍 Team Medical Dragon]
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 Itoshi Kimie [愛し君へ]
|  Itsumo futari de [いつもふたりで]
| Jigoku no Sata mo Yome Shidai [地獄の沙汰もヨメ次第]
Rating: 5/10 (Watched)
So far, this is like a bad ripoff of Double and Triple Kitchen. Nogiwa Yoko and Ito Shiro were the main characters in this too. Esumi Makiko was also in Triple Kitchen, so it all seems like a horrible remake and it's such a shame that these talented actors had to resort to reprising their roles in a lackluster drama.
The only thing that saved me from giving it a lower score was Sano Shiro's presence. Sure, he was only there for a glimpse at a time and his role was cliched like the others, but I don't care. |
Jodan Janai! [冗談じゃない！]
Rating: 1/10 (Watched)
Can't believe that with such a talented cast, this drama is one of the most horrible that I've ever seen. Can't believe I watched it till the end either. Joudan ja nai! :/ | Jotei [女帝]
(currently watching) | Jyoou no Kyoushitsu [女王の教室]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched)
Started out almost like a horror drama, ended up like a screwed-up 金八先生. |
 Kaidan Hyaku Shosetsu [怪談百物語]
| Kami wa Saikoro o Furanai~Kimi o Wasurenai~ [神はサイコロを振らない〜君を忘れない〜]
(Bought) |  Kamisama mou sukoshi dake [神様、もう少しだけ]
Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched)
Very amotional drama about a high school girl who contracts the HIV virus from selling her body.
What I really liked about this drama was that it didn't preach, it just told the story about the girl, her wrong choices, and the outcome. After a while, the main story focused on an unbelievable romance between her and a famous songwriter and the HIV/AIDs part took a backseat. Though it was far-fetched, I thought it was a great drama for its time and I enjoyed it a lot. |
Kanojotachi no jidai [彼女たちの時代]
(Watched) | Karei naru Ichizoku [華麗なる一族]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched)
Great drama, great cast, sometimes difficult to follow storyline, but that's probably because of the semi-Engrishy subs. (SEE REVIEW BELOW) | Kekkon Dekinai Otoko [結婚できない男]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched)
Simply wonderful drama. This is Abe Hiroshi at his best. (SEE REVIEW BELOW) |
Kekkon shiyouyo [結婚しようよ！]
(Watched) | Kemonomichi [けものみち]
|  Kimi ga oshietekureta koto [君が教えてくれたこと]
Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched) |
Kin no tamago [金のたまご]
(Watched) |  Kira kira hikaru [きらきらひかる/法醫物語]
(Watched) | Kiraware Matsuko no Isshou [嫌われ松子の一生]
(Bought) |
 Kisarazu Cat's Eye [木更津キャッツアイ]
(Bought) |  Koi ni Ochitara ~Boku no Seikou no Himitsu~ [恋におちたら〜僕の成功の秘密〜]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) | Koi no bakansu [恋のバカンス]
Rating: 10/10 (Bought & Watched)
One of my favorite comedies. You have to see it just to witness all the hilarious scenarios that Akashiya Sanma's character ends up in...and how he weasels his way out of them. |
 Koi no kamisama [恋の神様]
(Watched) | Koi wo nan nen sundemasu ka?
(Watched) | Koibumi [恋文~私たちが愛した男]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
This drama had me angry, sympathetic, and smiling--such an emotional ride. Though I wouldn't consider it a favorite of mine, I found it to be a really great drama that really made me wonder what I'd do in a situation like that. As I'm around the same age as both Etsuko and Kyoko, it was easy to relate to both sides of their story, and although it was wrong of Shoichi to leave his wife to be with his terminally ill ex-girlfriend, it was understandable why he wanted to do all that he could to make her happy. (to be continued...) |
 Kono yo no hate [この世の果て]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
THE darkest Japanese drama ever made. Suzuki Honami and Mikami Hiroshi are excellent as a couple who have a tumultuous relationship. |  Koori no sekai [冰の世界]
(Watched) | Kou kou kyoushi [高校教師]
Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched)
This is a dark story of a high school teacher who falls in love with one of his students. There are scenes that were hard for me to watch because it felt like I was prying into the secret lives of the people in this drama. Though this drama made me uneasy, fearful, and hateful at times, I thought it was well done. Fans of Nojima Shinji's screwed up stories will eat this one up.
Most noteworthy was Akai Hidekazu as Shinjou sensei. Though he seemed like a typical jock-turned-PE teacher, he proved to be a much more complex character by being a caring father and friend and also a protective teacher to the point where he got into trouble. |
 Kou Kou Kyoushi 2003 [高校教師 2003]
(Bought) | Kuitan [喰いタン]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
What a fun detective drama that centered around food! There was an awesome bunch of characters, but my favorite was IGARASHI!!!, the bumbling sidekick of Momo-chan, the hard-as-nails female cop. | Kuitan 2 [喰いタン 2]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
This sequel made me care even more about the wonderful characters and it was especially hard for me to say goodbye when the show came to an end. Higashiyama Noriyuki did a fabulous job as Kuitan. |
 Last Christmas [ラストクリスマス]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched) | Last Friends [ラスト・フレンズ]
(currently watching and loving) |  Lipstick [リップスティック]
Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) |
 Long Love Letter [ロング・ラブレター〜漂流教室]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) |  Long vacation [ロングバケーション]
Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) | Love and Eros [ラブとエロス]
(Watched) |
 Love generation [ラブジェネレーション]
(Watched) |  Love Revolution [ラブレボリューション]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched)
I wasn't too fond of Esumi Makiko's character she placed too much hope, too soon in a man who is somewhat of a playboy. The ugliness of jealousy and the the desperation was hard to watch. たぶん、彼女のキャラはあたしと同じだから it didn't sit right with me at times and made me a bit upset. Despite that, this was an ok drama. | LxIxVxE
(Watched) |
 M no Higeki [Ｍの悲劇]
(Bought) | Mada koi wa hajimaranai [まだ恋は始まらない]
Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) |  Mahiru no tsuki [真晝の月]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched)
This drama portrays a rape victim's life in a realistic way, often making the viewer feel uncomfortable and depressed. |
 Majo no jouken [魔女の条件]
(Watched) | Mama chari deka (keiji) [ママチャリ刑事！]
|  Medaka [めだか]
(Bought) |
 Meguri ai [めぐり逢い]
(Watched) |  Mona Lisa no hohoemi [モナリザの微笑]
(Watched) |  Mukodono! [ムコ殿/女婿大人]
(Bought & Watched) |
My Boss, My Hero [マイボスマイヒロ]
Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched)
Nagase Tomoya plays a soon-to-be Yakuza leader...that is, only unless he graduates from high school. So this 28-year-old gets enrolled in a high school and though reluctant and defiant at first, he finds himself making friends, falling in love, and *gasp* studying.
I found this to be a very satisfying drama with the perfect blend of comedy and seriousness. It was really touching in some scenes as well. That's why I'm giving this drama a 9. |  Naguru Onna [殴る女]
(Watched) | Nanisama! [なにさまっ！]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) |
 Nemureru mori [眠れる森]
(Watched) | Nobuta wo Produce [野ブタ。をプロデュース]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
This is a really great drama about friendship despite the difference in school status. Popular Shuji befriends not-so popular funny guy Akira and Kotani (Nobuta), a strange, withdrawn girl who gets picked on constantly by her classmates. The strong bond that they have between them starts off from Shuji and Akira deciding to be Nobuta's "producers" in order to make her popular. What started off as a game of sorts, results in a true friendship. | Nodame Cantabile [のだめ カンタビ−レ]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
Ueno Juri is adorable in this.
(SEE REVIEW BELOW) |
Nyokei Kazoku [女系家族]
|  Odoru Daisousasen [踊る大捜査線]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
A timeless detective drama with a lot of substance. Full of wonderful characters, subtle but hilarious humor, and interesting storylines, it will have you intrigued until the very end. If you can't get enough of it, there are a few movies too! |  Omiai kekkon [お見合い結婚]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
This is a nice romantic comedy about a couple who meet through an arranged marriage and find themselves growing fond of each other despite a rocky start. Though the 2 main actors are popular, I thought that the comedy relief of the supporting cast made it a watchable drama. If it weren't for them, this would be a mediocre show. |
Omizu no hanamichi [お水の花道]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched) |  Oni no sumika [鬼の棲家]
(Watched) | Onsen e Ikou [温泉へ行こう]
Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched)
Kind of strange to say, but at a low point in my life, I watched this drama and Kaoru's "ganbaru!" attitude really helped me out a lot. For this reason, it's one of my favorite dramas. |
Onsen e Ikou 2 [温泉へ行こう２]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) | Onsen e Ikou 3 [温泉へ行こう３]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched)
I saw this a few years ago and I didn't really like this as much as the first 2 series because they "dumbed" this up by making it silly instead of on the serious side like the previous seasons. |  Orange Days [オレンジデイズ]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) |
Oregon Kara Ai [オレゴンから愛]
| Osen [おせん]
|  Oshin [おしん]
(Watched) |
Otona no otoko [オトナの男]
(Bought & Watched) |  Over time
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) | P.A. (private actress) [ポライべート?アクトレス]
(Watched) |
 Perfect love [パーフェクトラブ！]
(Watched) |  Pu-Pu-Pu jump
(Watched) | raiaa geemu [ライアーゲーム]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched)
Exciting first episodes, but loses its steam towards the latter ones. Still, it's worth a watch. (SEE REVIEW BELOW) |
 Rasen [らせん ~ 午夜凶鈴の螺旋]
(Watched) | rinbukyoku [輪舞曲]
|  Ruri no shima [瑠璃の島]
Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched)
This is a great story of how a street-wise girl with an attitude turned into a loving and caring girl due to a change of scenery and the love of the people around her.
Kohinata Fumiyo was adorable as Shoumei, the island drunk, who changed into the most beloved character in this drama. |
Ryokiteki na Kanojo [猟奇的な彼女]
| Saabisu [サービス]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched) |  Saigo no koi [最後の恋]
(Watched) |
 Seija no koushin [聖者の行進]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) |  Seikei Bijin [整形美人。]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched)
Originally an ugly duckling, Honomi gets a full-body makeover including a new face, new chest and liposuction. Though her outward appearance has drastically changed, her brash attitude and immaturity still remained. But through a series of events (becoming a model, making friends, finding a love that's reciprocated), Honomi slowly grows up and becomes a pleasant, considerate woman who thinks of others instead of herself. Though predictable, this was a pretty good Cinderella story. |  Sekai no chuushin de, ai wo sakebu [世界の中心で、愛をさけぶ]
Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched) |
 Semi-double [セミダブル]
(Watched) | Shiawase No Shippo
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) | Shin Hoshi no kinka [新・星の金貨]
Rating: 6/10 (Watched) |
Shin Omizu no Hanamichi
(Watched) |  Shomuni [ショムニ]
(Bought & Watched) |  Shomuni 2 [ショムニ 2]
(Bought & Watched) |
Slow Dance [スローダンス]
Rating: 3/10 (Bought & Watched)
If this drama were any slower, it would be going backwards.
(SEE REVIEW BELOW) | Sono ki ni naru made [その氣になるまで]
(Watched) |  Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi [空から降る一億の星]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
At the beginning, I thought this was going to be one of those typical romance drama, but boy was I wrong. There are twists all over this drama and the ending was quite screwed up--my favorite type of drama. |
 Sore wa, Totsuzen, Arashi no you ni... [それは、突然、嵐のように…]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched)
Part Majou no Jouken and part Shall We Dance, this drama is about falling in love with someone even though you are married. Only that someone just happens to be a dance instructor still in high school.
I understand why some people thought that this drama was immoral, but from a woman's point of view, I can see something like that happening, especially if life gets into a comfortable (albeit, boring) routine. When someone interesting pops into your life, it can suddenly get exciting, and though most people would choose not to do anything, there are some people who give in to temptation. This drama has a realistic approach to that scenario and I thought it was a good drama. |  Summer snow
(Watched) |  Suna No Utsuwa [砂の器]
(Bought) |
 Sutaa no Koi [スタアの恋]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
I did not see the appeal of Fujiwara Norika's character nor could I understand why the (male) drama fans are obsessed with her. I just think she's average and not as appealing as everyone says. And her 80's looking clothes bothered me. Perhaps it was the trend at the time, but it looked really outdated. Mr. SMAP dude was his usual wooden-self and had no appeal, but maybe he just did what the director told him what to do. The drama itself was not bad at all. | Sweet Home [スウィート・ホーム/甜蜜家庭]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
The plot was simple--mothers taking their kids to a cram school in order to get into the elementary school of their choice, but the result was great and the cast was excellent. |  Sweet season [スゥイート・シーズン]
(Watched) |
 Taburoido [タブロイド]
(Watched) |  Taiyo no Kisetsu [太陽の季節]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
Tatsuya (Takizawa) befriends a rich guy and his friends to seek revenge for his father's death. As the story goes along, Tatsuya's enounter with a budding composer (Ikewaki) slowly changes his outlook on life.
I never expected this to be such a great dark drama. Tatsuya was deliciously manipulative, yet he had a vulnerable, human side as well. Eiko was sweet, innocent, yet strong and gains independence from her overbearing mother thanks to Tatsuya. The supporting characters were wonderful as well, especially Tamio, the scary maid at Eiko's household. | Taiyou no uta [タイヨのうた]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
Erika plays another girl with an incurable disease. However, I liked this drama better than 1 Litre of Tears because it focused more on the friendship aspect more than her sickness. |
Ten to Sen [点と線]
Rating: 4/10 (Watched)
A boring murder mystery. Not my cup of tea at all. | Tengoku ni ichiban chikai otoko [天国に一番近い男]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) |  Tenki-yoho no koibito [天気予報の恋人]
Rating: 6/10 (Watched)
Truth About Cats and Dogs ripoff. Too bad this version was boring and not worth watching. |
 Tentai Kanzoku [天体観測]
Rating: 8/10 (Watched)
I can't say that I recommend this drama to anyone, but it was pretty good, albeit, slow-paced. Seven college friends find out that their innocent, carefree days are just bittersweet memories as each person has changed due to the harsh reality of the real world. | Teru Teru Ashita [てるてるあした]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched)
This almost like a coupling to Ame to Yume no Ato ni because of the many references to that drama and especially the similar casting (a few guest appearances as well). That's where the difference ends. Teruteru Ashita is a very slow-paced drama that may not appeal to some people, still it managed to hold my attention because of the mysteries surrounding the ghost girl Yasuko. |  Tiger & Dragon [タイガー＆ドラゴン]
(Bought) |
 Time Limit [タイムリミット]
(Watched) |  To heart ~ koishite shinitai [to Heart 恋して死にたい]
Rating: 7/10 (Watched) | Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go [特急田中３号]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched)
Tanaka Koki was surprisingly appealing in this comedy. |
 Tokyo rabu sutori [東京ラブストーリー]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched) |  Tokyo Wankei [東京湾景]
| Tomoko to tomoko [智子と知子]
(Watched) |
 Trick [トリック]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched) |  Trick 2 [トリック2]
(Bought) | Trick 3 [トリック3]
(Bought) |
Tsubasa No Oreta Tenshitachi 1 [翼の折れた天使たち]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
"Chicken Soup for the Soul," Japanese drama style. Live Chat was my favorite story. | Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi 2 [翼の折れた天使たち]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought)
This latest version of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" lost its flavor. I did like the Sakura story though. | Tsuhan-Man
Rating: 7/10 (Watched) |
Unfair [アンフェア]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched)
Has a slow start, but as the deaths increase, the story gets more intriguing and there are a few twists and events that will screw with your mind.
If you like a good murder mystery, you'll like this drama. Also, fanboys will like Ryoko's backless scenes. | Utahime [歌姫]
(watching) |  Utsukushii hito [美しい人]
Rating: 6/10 (Watched) |
 Virgin road [バージンロード]
Rating: 9/10 (Bought & Watched)
My favorite Sorimachi drama. Actually, it's one of the few dramas that I can stand him in. This is a touching, yet funny drama about a pregnant woman; her overprotective, but loving father; and a writer who finds himself falling in love with her, despite having a ulterior motive. | Watashi no Aozora [私の青空]
(Watched) | Watashi no unmei [私の運命]
(Watched) |
Watashitachi no kyokasho [わたしたちの教科書]
| Wedding Planner [ウエディングプランナー]
Rating: 7/10 (Bought & Watched)
This light-hearted comedy was one of the better ones in terms of casting and subplots. While it is one of those quick-pace type of dramas, it still managed to make me care about the characters.
I have to say that even though I was rooting for the main characters to get together, they honestly didn't have much chemistry between them. |  With love
(Watched) |
 Yasashii Jikan [優しい時間]
Rating: 8/10 (Bought & Watched)
This is a nice story about an estranged father and son, who gradually come to find themselves wanting to reunite with each other.
I thought this was a poignant story and the acting was done well. I was particularly surprised at the fine job that Nino did in this drama, as the son with a tormented past.
Though this drama is slow-paced, it was a well-told story and I recommend it. |  Yasha [夜叉]
(Bought) | Yonigeya honpo [夜逃げ屋本舗]
(Watched) |
Zettai Kareshi [絶対彼氏]
Rating: 9/10 (Watched)
Silly drama, but it had a lot of heart. With the exception of the cream puff storyline, I thought it was great. Ending was sad, but I loved this drama. | | |
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Akashiya Sanma [明石家さんま]
Esumi Makiko [江角マキコ]
Matsuyuki Yasuko [松雪泰子]
Sano Shiro [佐野史郎]
