Fan reviews: Beautiful life

psychomann · 3 Feb 2004

Si il suffisait d'aimer, ça ce saurait.
Pour avoir une belle vie ça n'exsite pas.
Une bonne lesson de civisme, courage et de respect.

zaizyan · 3 Feb 2004

a really touching story....i was hoping till the last momment..that kyoko might live but that sounds too ridiculous..plus it's unlogical..so the end though a bit sad but somehow there's a feeling of satisfaction. it really is a moving story. it makes you feel that the world ain't that cruel and callous!!good work for the cast and the crew. you guys are incredible

DragonSpirit164 · 18 Jan 2004

Beautiful life really shows how the insecurities a disabled person may have because they feel they are different for the others, despite the fact that everyone around them truly cares for them... A story of real love, where Shuji loved Kyoko no matter what she was or what condition she was in. Great acting by Kimura Takuya and Tokiwa Tokako, and the ending is top notch. This is the only drama that ever made me tear up. Highly recommended!

makimura_RAn · 17 Jan 2004

Beautiful life, beautiful story, watch this dorama made me feel so beautiful with all that appeared in the dorama. Kyoko was not a perfect girl, but Shuji had made her perfect with all his true love. Her beautiful life became more beautiful that made me so touchful. The ending was predictible, but just like the title, it's really beautiful. Kyoko finally left her beautiful life with smile. It touched me so much. Takuya acting in the end was so perfect that i also can feel the same way like Shuji. Great applause for Kimutaku and Tokiwa and all the crew.

okishima84 · 4 Jan 2004

One of my favourite dorama of all time...the way Takuya and Takako play their roles was great!! And a very sad ending...

Hiro Toyo · 2 Jan 2004

This is really a simple story about a man and a woman, and the story that develops between them. What makes this drama so great is character development. This drama doesn't overdo the touchy emotional parts, but I was still touched because the characters started developing from the get go. Also, there are no real sub plots, or any other distractions that takes you away from what is happening between the two. By the end, you have grown so attached to the characters that you really want them to get together and wish for a happy ending.
I believe this drama is so popular is because it is wonderfull in its simplicity. Props to Kimura Takuya, he really plays the part well.

dannyboy · 7 Dec 2003

This story made a big impact of my life. It showed me a whole different perspectives from different people. Tokiwa Takako "Kyoko" played her role so outstanding...well outstanding would be an understatement. I was so touched.

ilovedeath · 1 Nov 2003

Touching...laugh....romantic...sad....fun...
what more can u ask for??

Former member · 24 Sep 2003

For the most part I enjoyed this drama. This is not to say that this drama was flawless from the start. Of course every drama has its downside. One flaw that i'll extort in particular is this drama was verrrry slow. I almost had to force myself to watch sometimes. At one point I was more interested in the side stories rather than the main Shuji and Kyoko relationship. It was not until the end where I really got interested in the story. The ending of the story was obviously predicatable. It is as if I were bracing my self for a punch in the stomach; the question to ask was "when?". And of course episode 11 was the most appropriate place =)

FaNtaSYDrEaMeRZ · 15 Sep 2003

this series was okay. it wasn't that great as i expected. to be honest, i think this series is way overrated. nothing seem to surprise or impress me in this series. i consider this series kinda boring... but overall.....it wasn't all THAT bad. just not that great.

gizm092 · 23 Aug 2003

Although this was a drama that i saw long ago, it will always be memorable. I like to cry, really i do.

dys199 · 15 Aug 2003

This was one of the first doramas I had ever watched, and after watching over 50 doramas this one is still my favourite. Takuya's character is so cool and handsome and I totally felt the chemistry between the two lead actors. The ending was very touching and amazing, I found myself wanting to watch more, wonder if they would ever come up with a Beautiful Life Speical?
Highly recommend, this is a must see.

zef · 17 Jul 2003

The best dorama I have ever seen. It has that magical feeling from start to finish. It is very sad, yet happy. I try to enjoy life to the fullest now. This was a very wonderful learning experience about love.

Warrior · 30 Jun 2003

Very touching Jdorama.The only and onlyyyyyy drama that made me cry after watching the last part of it

juliana_phang · 21 Jun 2003

definitely worth watching for even more than 2times. the chemistry between takuya n tokiwa is really good.. the way they got into the relationship n stuff.. it all started well..

ladyelf · 21 Jun 2003

Personally I didn't find it fantastic. I watched it because everyone says it's good. In the end, I can't even bring myself to watch the middle part because I find it so boring. But I made myself watch the last two episodes. ok, she dies, suppose to be sad, but I feel that the director purposely make him make-up for her corpse just to make audiences cry. I like J Drama that have twists in the story plot, this one lacks it. If this drama is so popular becos of the actor, I can understand.

keepasusyanamati2003 · 3 Nov 2002

I wish to give it 11, but the mark is only to 10....

Liquid Lion · 29 Sep 2002

The initial meeting between main characters are the usual and nothing special. The story is slow and subtle, but I very much prefer subtlety over abruptness. The drama is a must watch, not because it is "beautiful" or "heart warming," which it is, but also because the drama provides great insights and perspectives into the daily life of the disabled. For years I have wondered how it would be like to live with a disability, and during certain periods, I tried to replicate disabilities like not utilizing my arm(s) or leg(s), but it wasn't the same. This drama did a great job in portraying how it's like to live with disabilities and to feel disabled. That's how this drama got my 10 stars.

fhchiang · 12 Aug 2002

I Don't USusally Cry When Watching SAd Drama.

But This Drama Made Me Cry Especially When Kimura Apply Makeup On Takako After She's Dead

otaking · 21 Jul 2002

From the writer of the popular drama Long Vacation, comes a tale of a talented hair stylist and a librarian living with a handicap, set against the backdrop of Aoyama. Bringing these two characters to life and together are the one-two angst punch of Kimura Takuya (from Long Vacation, in the role of Okishima Shuji, the stylist), and Tokiwa Takako (from Utsukushi Hito, in the role of Machida Kyoko). Appearing in supporting roles are Mizuno Miki (currently starring in Hatsu Taiken, she portrayed Kyoko's best friend Tamura Sachi), Ikeuchi Hiroyuki (from GTO [Drama], in the role of Shuji's kohai [junior] Okabe Takumi), and the most memorable performance within this series comes from actor Watabe Atsuro, playing Kyoko's younger brother Masao.

Machida Kyoko and Okishima Shuji have a chance encounter in the streets of Aoyama. With a carelessly outstretched hand from the window of her car, she nearly knocks Shuji from his motorcycle. After a terse exchange, they find that they have ac ommon destination; the library where Kyoko is employed. Following another short exchange, Kyoko's handicap is revealed in a rather gentle way, and our story unfolds.

This series lasts eleven episodes and will not fail to tickle your funny bone from the start, then begin tugging at your heart until the very end. Keep a box of tissue handy, as the depth of these characters are superbly potrayed by this cast, not to mention the realism of the story masterfully written by Kitagawa Eriko. This was the highest rated drama in its season in Japan, and the last episode kept them talking for quite a while after.