65 reviews · average 8.5 / 10
MonsterZero65 · 15 Aug 2010
I wanted to eat all the amazing cakes and pastries and I like the cast in this drama but why didn't the characters grow? It could have been so good if they spent a little more time developing characters and a little less on side stories.
MonsterZero-65 · 26 Oct 2009
Well the cakes looked amazing and the cast is really great but the characters did not really develop. If they did it would have been a great drama as is it was good. Worth watching but not with high expectations.
jed_ka · 15 Apr 2009
Food for gourmets!
sos_fukada · 3 Feb 2009
I hate this dorama. This dorama is suck. And i hate Naohito Fujiki so much......Weakest script ever.....Are you insane vote for this dorama?
Wynter · 2 Jul 2007
After watching this drama | and taking my time to do so | I still donft know where I stand with it.
To begin with, I had some trouble with the actual disks. The VCDs lagged and so the audio and images were severely distorted. Ifm convinced that the problem wasnft the CDs, but my own device through which I played them. Then I had a problem with the subs, which were TERRIBLE! Ifm thankful that someone took the time to sub the drama, but they should also have taken the time to have them proof-read. The English was broken and at times it was difficult to figure out what the characters were sayingc
But regardless of these annoyances, I still decided to push through and finish the drama. I was deeply aggravated with the constant narrations that popped up on the screen (not the subs, but text part of the actual drama). It was like the director didnft think wefd gget the messageh through the facial expressions of the actors and therefore provided the information for us. This bars us from thinking on our own and I was slightly offended. Aside from this, the drama was enjoyable. The casting was great. I was once again reminded by Koyukifs performance that she really is grand, and of course Abe Hiroshi was brilliant in his portrayal of his role, as usual. Fujiki Naohito convinced me that hefs really more than just a pretty face, and do I dare admit this: Tackey wasnft THAT bad. The surprise for me, and a rather pleasant one, was Shiina Kippei. I have seen him in Seikei Bijin and thought that he was terrible, but Ifve completely changed my opinion. He was absolutely marvelous in this drama, and truly held the cast together.
The plot definitely progressed through a manufactured pattern and most of the episodes were gfillersh between an otherwise interesting storyline, but the directing and atmosphere were amazing.
I guess I sit on the fence with this drama.
mirai2 · 27 Jun 2007
Very enjoyable dorama. Interesting storyline where boxer becomes cake maker. I recommend this dorama to anyone who hasn't seen it.
shari · 14 Apr 2007
Couldn't figure out what this dorama was about. A storyless showcase of pretty faces? An 11 hour-long advertisement for confectionery? A chance for Mr. Children to unload half of their repertoire? Gave up after 3 eps and went to stuff myself at the local bakery for better entertainment.
maui · 27 Nov 2006
This drama is the funniest drama i had ever watched.It's not a hillarious comedy like MBMH but it can make you laugh loudly without you realize it.It's a great thing to combine tackey, fujiki, shiina and abe for the main roles.I think this is the first time for them to play a comedic role (except abe) and they're doing a great job.Watch this because it's so 'delicious'.
Susan · 5 Aug 2006
I searched far and wide for this series, and I am glad I was finally able to watch it! Antique is such a "sweet" series: sweet characters, sweet stories, and sweet cakes! I especially enjoyed Abe Hiroshi's performance. He is so funny! ...And yet he can scare your pants off sometimes. The entire cast was simply so superb. I had read many mixed reviews for this series, including those that complained that it moves too slowly. But I believe that is not the case. The story moves at a pace which is appropriate for the series, and it really is quite enjoyable! Also, it picks up and becomes much more amusing in later episodes. So it's a series to watch and stick with right until the end!
xaxa · 26 Jan 2006
the best drama i've seen. it is sooo funny, I loughed so loud, that I even woke up my family, when I was watching it at night ^__^
Lady_Susie · 9 Oct 2005
Its a very interesting story to watch from beginning to end. All of the actors were great (especially cute takki, the ex-boxer) =P
The cakes that Antique make are all beautiful. Each person that works at antique has a story that ties in with soem of the customers. Antique is heartwarming and funny to watch =)
WARNING: Watching this drama may create a craving for eating cakes...
Kirari Ililah · 27 Aug 2005
The boxer, he's adorable in this drama. I recommend for anyone who likes a soothing story of triumph. Although Taki is a pretty boy Johnny member, he's still a great actor, and should go far. Love watching Fujiki in this one too, he's so cool as the Chef that never wants to fall in love...
One of the best dramas, and the cakes looked SO delicious, I just want to go there myself and buy a few of my own!
All should watch the amazing Taki pull off one of his best talents into this drama!
shoujo22 · 26 Jul 2005
Not too sappy, overly dramatic, or unbelievable. The sweets look great and all of the actors and actresses do a fine job in this one. I really enjoy the balance between humor and drama and if I could give it a vote higher than a 10 out of 10 I totally would. "Antique" is excellent...don't know what else to say. Definately worth watching. *thumbs up!*
shiruchsn · 21 Jun 2005
ILm still watching this series but ILm loving it!!!
I wanted to watch because of Takki, but this drama really worths!!
Takki is "genki" all the time, acting as a caring, sensitive and pure guy. HeLs also funny with his manners, calling Kippei as "oyaji".
Fujiki... hmmm I didnLt find his acting was awesome. But... heLs so good-looking!!!
Kippei! I just saw him on Over Time, but his role wasnLt too big as in Antique. HeLs a very talented actor indeed. His acting was so hillarious!!!
Abe, another good actor. Very funny too!
Koyuki - just saw her on Last Samurai, and I guess sheLs more suitable to comedy roles!!! SheLs also so funny, specially in the moments when sheLs with Fujiki!!!
At the beginning of this series, I wasnLt too interested at all, because the first 2 episodes wasnLt so good at all. But, it gets better after 3rd episode. It gets better and funnier!
This drama have all elements to be a real entertaining show: good cast, wonderful OST (Mr. ChildrenLs songs are amazing!), itLs funny, it gets a bit "emotional" at times (I cried in a few of episodes) and itLs heart-warming.
You wonLt get bored watching Antique! Definitely not!
chika · 19 May 2005
i really love this dorama...it makes me feel like wanted to eat cakes most of the time!!
takky kun looks soo kakkoi in this dorama...i like the ending, though...
tInoltin · 7 May 2005
So delicious... such great cakes n desserts... soo nice.. makes me hungry everytime i watch... plus, such a cute hero!!
ketsune · 20 Feb 2005
the cutest drama i've ever watched!!.. hahah ... brilliant!!!!! soo good...should watch this ppl!!!
Yayoi · 21 Nov 2004
I love this show! This is a light-heart comedy about 4 men and a cake shop: Tachibana (Kippei) is the owner of the shop but ironically, he doesn't likes cakes; Kanda (Hideaki) is a star champion boxer who is force to say goodbye his boxer career due to some problems; Ono (Naohito) is the master chef who doesn't likes girls; Chikage (Abe Hiroshi) is the mysterious man who is actually.....
It all begins when Tachibana bought over an Antique shop and turned it into a cake shop, and meanwhile, Ono was fired (yet again) from his job as a chef but managed to "win" Tachibana over, who finally hired Ono as a chef at his shop. At the same time, Kanda, a star boxer, was told that he couldn't box anymore due to a problem. Feeling somewhat devastated and unsure of what he should do next, he went out jogging one night and came upon Antique. Bowled over by the delicious cakes Ono made, Kanda persuaded him to take him as an apprentice, much to the chargin of Tachibana (whom Kanda called "Uncle" ^^;).
And then... the story starts. It may also seems like the story is about those yummy cakes ^^;, which in fact it do, but the main plot here is about these 4 men whose lives revolves around the cafe. There're touching and heartwarming stories about family, friends and romance, which is kind of related to the cafe (or the guys) and how the guys helped themselves and the other characters over the tide. ^^ The way the story is told is quite different from normal plots, so I think it's rather refreshing. (I love those cute words popping out! ^^). Of course, some parts can be quite slow, but I think most stories can be slow too at times, so it's kind of understandable. I guess I got a little confused in the beginning, but the story connects itself nicely in the end. ^^
And oh yeah, the ending is weird, but I think it's rather nice, down-to-earth and encouraging.:) It's really very funny and yet touching at the same time. Kippei was great (and really pitiful *lol*) as the boss and Naohito was both sexy and kawaii as the master chef, and Hideaki, well, he was yummy (esp when he was eating the cakes ^^) and Hiroshi did very well as Kippei's shadow. *lol* And OH!! I love the way Naohito always looked at Kippei with those "....." eyes and in the end, Kippei.... *lol*
johuth · 18 Nov 2004
Antique is story about 4 men in a cake shop. It is a nice story and simple. Great acting I just can't get enough of this series it is realy good. More people need to watch it. It is very funny I just cant say enough nice things about this show. Take my word for it its good!! Watch it if you need it I have it for trade. The acting was great nothing was over acted. Great cast. one of the best I have seen.
Eve · 20 Jul 2004
One of my all time favorite dramas ever!! The cast are as delicious as their cakes. Cleverly written, funny and often touching, even with mediocre subs it is not to be missed!!
After all, ITS ALL ABOUT CAKE!!