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Houkago [下課後]

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Drama Details
Title:Houkago
下課後
After school
Telecast:1992-10-15 to 1992-11-12
Season:Fall 1992



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TV Station:Fuji TV
Duration:5 Episodes



Synopsis
One day, when Azusa (girl) and Kouhei (boy) were running in opposite directions, something happened and in the next moment, their bodies have been exchanged. Azusa has to live as Kouhei and Kouhei has to live as Azusa. They don't know how long they have to wait to get their own bodies...
Fuji Creative

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Soundtrack and Theme Songs (1)
1. Shake Your Body For Me [Mizuki Arisa 観月ありさ]

Actor/Actress Cast (10)
Mizuki Arisa
観月ありさ
 
Ishida Issei
いしだ壱成
 
Morooka Nahoko
諸岡菜穂子
 
Motai Masako
もたいまさこ
 
Shinohara Ryoko
篠原涼子
 
Akutsu Kentaro
 
Matsuzaki Shigeru
松崎しげる
 
Matsuzaki Shigeru
松崎しげる
 
Morimoto Leo
森本レオ
 
Takeda Shinji
武田真治
 
  

Drama Reviews (4)
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1. Funny, well acted drama [Rating: 10/10]
Oh boy, a freaky Friday type story. That is what I thought when I heard of this. But then I got the set. It is about Azusa a gifted, popular girl in the highest class at school. Then there is Kouhei, who is in the lowest class. He smokes, skips school ect.


The series is very funny, I loved the way Arisa acted when her character realized she was in a girls body. Kouhei (the boy in a girls body) went very quickly to the underware drawer. Azusa (the girl in a boys body) caught him, and hit the roof! I felt sorry for Azusa when her parents had her thrown in jail, because they didn't know who she really was!
Also, it was very very funny when Azusa had to go to the rest room, and Kouhei had to drag her in there. Because Azusa being the good girl she was didn't want to touch 'that'.

The two become friends because no one else believes their story. Azusa, being Azusa keeps studying even when she is in Kouhei's body, which makes her first be accused of cheating on a big test. Since there is no way the 'backwards' Kouhei could ever get such a good grade. But a teacher believes in Kouhei, so she is back in the advanced class.

The only thing unbelieveable is that no one ever guesses that the two switched bodies. Kouhei's family did think there was something wrong, but they soon think it's because he's in love. Azusa's parents begin to wonder why their daughter is becoming rebellious, but they never notice anything else different.

Then slowly Kouhei and Azusa become more then just friends. Kouhei changes from being around Azusa, yes he is still a bit of a punk, but he stops smoking, and begins to think of others. There is also a couple of very odd love triangles in this program, but that makes it even more fun to watch.

Arisa is wonderful as a boy inside of a girl. Her comic talents really shined in this story. The way she acted made me really respect her acting.

Issei should have won an award for this program. he was very, very convincing as the girl inside of a boy. I was very impressed by his acting.

If you have a chance to watch this drama, do! It's short, but it's great. Just wish there had been a sequel!
Reviewed by katrinka on 9 July 2003
2. A lot of fun [Rating: 8/10]
A short and fun comedy that manages to use 2 classic tricks of doramas: the exchange of bodies and the difficulty of romance between two different worlds (punk vs. high society). The result is a good and funny dorama.
All actors are fairly good, the lead actors that had a difficult job (it would have been easy to overact in these kinds of roles) did it well, the script is good with the occasional twist. There are only a few hard-to-believe scenes that are quickly forgiven for the sake of the development of the romance and also because it's only 5 episodes.

So all in all a very good comedy. Recommended.

Note: Fans of Shinohara Ryoko, don't count too much on seeing your idol. She has a very very minor role and briefly appears only in the final episode :-)
Reviewed by Jackykero on 21 September 2009
3. Wow... [Rating: 8/10]
This drama is like a little treasure found by chance.
The beginning is hilarious, Arisa and Issei play wonderfully, especially Arisa who is very convincing as a "boy".
Houkago has an incredible charm, maybe because it's pretty old, but also because of the unique relation of the characters.

This being said, I thought many more changes would have occured in each other's family.

But still, with only 5 episodes... It ends too soon :)
Reviewed by akito-kun on 24 September 2009
4. Fun Fun Fun!! [Rating: 8/10]
A wonderfully endearing and amusing dorama. This is probably the closest I've seen to something resembling Hana Yori Dango and I must say I was quite pleasantly surprised. A bit manga-like at times, this dorama had an entertaining script and great acting from both leads. Supporting cast was quite good although some of the supporting characters could use a bit of improvement. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by Shindou on 10 October 2006

Comments From Users (16)
!!WARNING!!
This section may contain spoilers! Do not proceed if you
do not want to read about this drama's endings and plots!


1. Comments by Jackykero [Rating: 8/10]
A short and fun comedy that manages to use 2 classic tricks of doramas: the exchange of bodies and the difficulty of romance between two different worlds (punk vs. high society). The result is a good and funny dorama.
All actors are fairly good, the lead actors that had a difficult job (it would have been easy to overact in these kinds of roles) did it well, the script is good with the occasional twist. There are only a few hard-to-believe scenes that are quickly forgiven for the sake of the development of the romance and also because it's only 5 episodes.
So all in all a very good comedy. Recommended.
2. Comments by gopro [Rating: 8/10]
About an 8.5. Very neat show. I like how the Society pictured the Maintenance people, morons. Also the culture change is very nice to pick out. But this comedy and slice of romance in 5 episodes is great. I think the Dramas need only 5 episodes compared to the average of 11.
People should watch. Also Ishida Issei is great at the potrayal of a girl, OMG! He acts super good as a fag. Watch this people!
(Spring 07)
3. Comments by atheon [Rating: 8/10]
Feb 2004: This show is hilarious!! Thumbs up for the two leads. OMG shinohara ryoko looks soo young!! Ppl haven dye their hair yet!! Their school uniform, fashion trend....hmm....started to write nonsense, well this show is more than ten yrs ago, but really worth watching, about a rich girl accidently switch her body with a problem student.
4. Comments by Hee Hee Hee [Rating: 9/10]
interesting show!abt this girl n this guy walk till haflway change their bodies...haa v funy when he act as girl...n when she acts as boy....realy comedy....bt the ending...i hope gt part 2...or special...
5. Comments by Shindou [Rating: 8/10]
Great fun! Mizuki Arisa and Ishida Issei play(both) their roles quite well and the script contained many an entertaining moment. Only wish that this series could be longer.
6. Comments by NuOy [Rating: 10/10]
This is the one of my memory drama, I was seen it when i was very young. And now I just see it again!!!. The costume , scene , everything remain me in the year 1992!!!
7. Comments by teru_teru_bouzu [Rating: 7/10]
buhahhaha.. This story was craazy...*lol... It was a comedic drama.. and it made me laugh a lot....Ishida Issei's protrayal of a girl was way too funny......
8. Comments by kumaxell [Rating: 7/10]
The gir/boy transition period was so funny. The boob grabbing (boy->girl)and morning effect (girl->boy) reaction was priceless.
9. Comments by loveaomori [Rating: 6/10]
not that bad. For an old dorama it's much better that others like iguana no musume...
10. Comments by katrinka [Rating: 10/10]
This is a classic sci-fi type drama. Funny, well acted, wish they had done a sequel!
11. Comments by Szabotage [Rating: 6/10]
Trite, amusing body-switching tale. Cute, but not a lot of substance.
12. Comments by Mali [Rating: 9/10]
very funny. Unpredictably good
13. Comments by Replicant [Rating: 9/10]
Very funny drama!
14. Comments by kichigai45 [Rating: 8/10]
Favorite: Cute
15. Comments by hibiscus920 [Rating: 8/10]
Hilarious.
16. Comments by Bbbut [Rating: 5/10]
average
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Users who voted for this drama (1)
1. Replicant
Very funny drama!