Fan reviews: Ai no Uta

MonsterZero65 · 16 Aug 2010

I found this to be a moving drama with a very good cast and though at times parts of the story seemed a bit random or off pace I enjoyed it very much. The theme song was also fantastic too.

Wynter · 25 Jan 2009

The first episode was grand. The cinematography was unique, the narration was gripping, and storyline was interesting. I became excited for this drama but was somewhat disappointed by the end of the third episode.

The show isnft bad. In fact, I found it sweet, endearing, and altogether enjoyable. It was just corny. Considerably so. This is one of those dramas to watch when youfre feeling like everything should go right and youfre not in the mood for conflict. This drama has no conflict.

Kanno Miho was so much fun to watch. This was my first experience with Tamaki Koji, and although his smile sometimes got on my nerves, I really liked him in this role. The children were adorable and the side cast (small) were grand. The big surprise for me was Wakui Emi! I wasnft extremely impressed with her in the one drama Ifve seen her in (Naguru Onna), but she completely captivated me here.

I would recommend this drama to anyone needing something easy to swallow while retaining a good storyline and solid talent.

Jackykero · 30 Jun 2007

A good drama overall, with a good set of actors - Miho Kanno and Emi Akui above the rest -, a nice storyline and good mix of romance, drama and a little comedy.
The acting of Miho Kanno is as good as usual with her strong and funny facial expressions.
The first 5-6 episodes are quite original and riveting, while the end of the story is more conventional, but by the time you get to these final episodes you've become accustomed to the acst, so you just want to continue with the story.
Overall a good underated drama, fun to watch.

maui · 17 Feb 2007

I really like this drama.The actors are not really good looking but they are very good in acting.Kanno miho is a good actress bc she can make me drop tears only with her facial expressions.I can feel how lonely and pity she is.Tamaki Koji also done a good job in this series.At first I can't accept this two person fall in love but at the end I really happy for both of them.My english is really bad but i force myself to write this review to defence this drama from bad person who do not reviewing this drama fairly.Give it a chance and in the end you can learn something from this drama.

Ming · 11 Dec 2006

I really hate it when people rate a drama based not on story or acting, but on how they like the main characters' face, or how they want who to end up with whom! Grow up already! Kanno Miho gave one of her better performances in this drama, portraying a wide array of personalities and emotions that a lesser actress with only a pretty face would never be able to match: Not many pretty-faced actresses can go from being extremely cute to extremely annoying, from extremely comic to extremely sad, all in the same scene! And Tamaki Koji (who wrote and performed the theme song, is a talented singer and song writer and was an idol himself back in his Anzen Chitai days), while not a professional actor, gave a reasonable and honest performance as an ordinary loving father thrust into extraordinary circumstances. The supporting cast, including the 3 cute kids, are also very effective in their respective roles. The story itself is a poignant and moving drama about life, death, love, loneliness and happiness. I finished all 10 episodes in one sitting, that's how much I liked it.

P.S. about the silly comment that the relationship between Kanno's and Tamaki's characters as being "disgusting", how can their relationship be disgusting when it's so pure and unconditional? I think their relationship is more beautiful than most of the relationships between pretty-faced actors and actresses in other shows.

MonsterZero-65 · 16 Oct 2006

I really liked this drama. I do not agree with the other criticisms that I have read about it. Tamaki Koji, was far from 1 dimensional. Kanno Miho was brilliant in this. The awkwardness that she displayed especially early on trying to relate to the family who took her in was marvelous. Could not have been funnier. I also enjoyed the sometimes annoying but very cute character played by Wakui Emi. I enjoyed the whole series. It was not terribly original but was richly acted and had a lot of heart.

muffin707 · 9 Aug 2006

This is heartwarming and the kids are soooo cute, especially the little boy. Kanno Miho has got the cutest voice, sounds like she has a block noise. My favourite part of this series is the theme song "Present".

aznpride26 · 4 May 2006

okay i pretty much hated this drama. i only watched it because....i dont even kow why i watched it! i hate kanno miho and i hate that shes always so pissy and cold to everyone in the drama. i hated it. thats why i only watched like 5 episodes then i was like okay forget it.

aznpride26 · 14 Apr 2006

i forced myself to watch the beginning because of narimiya hiroki but i hate kanno miho's character and she is so boring. i cant stand it. the drama is too tiring as it goes back and forth. and miho falling for koji is disgusting.

thetenken · 9 Dec 2005

Very good drama so far. Quite funny and entertaining, especially due to the acting talents of Kanno Miho and Wakui Emi. Starting around episode 9, it goes from sappy to really, really sappy. I think the bad ratings given so far are because there are no male characters of substance. Tamaki Koji is a one-dimensional character, as is Narimiya Horoki and Kohinata Fumiyo. This drama isn't a joke-a-minute, but the ones that are featured are a little more subtle than some of the over-the-top dramas. Watching Kanno Miho react to certain situations and her entire body language is funny. Best chemistry is between Miho and Emi's characters...Episode 7 is the major emotional payoff with the development and acceptance of Ai-chan's character.