Fan reviews: Bijo ka Yajuu

Wynter · 19 Jul 2010

I have no complaints whatsoever. I went into the show with no expectations. After the first episode I still felt a little lukewarm, but very quickly the storyline and characters grabbed hold of me and that was that.

I LOVED Matsushima Nanako. I always thought she was a bit overrated. I guess I just needed a role like this to make me see why people love her so much! And of course, I'm extremely attracted to Fukuyama Masaharu as an actor and I felt this role was great and fun.

I liked the dynamic between the characters at JBC News. I wish I had a workplace like that. It was so warm. And the small bits of romance were sweet and not overdone. Everything worked so naturally well with everything else.

It was a great watch. Woot!

sena_ringo · 24 May 2009

very interesting dorama

Shindou · 14 Sep 2005

Matsushima Nanako, as usual, does a great job playing a top-notch producer weighed down by a less top-notch but highly dedicated crew. Fukuyama Masaharu, as Nagase, truly embodies the spirit and determination of the team and injects the needed heartfelt touch to this entertaining drama. Nicely crafted episode plots will keep the viewer more than satisfied.

Red Impulse · 2 Jun 2005

Honestly, I thought this series would spare the same amount of dialogue and shots for romance as HERO did. Fortunately, I was proven wrong. The series indeed focuses on the news hustle and bustle; but it tries to cram a snapshot or two of how Takamiya and Nagase were and how they tried to come to terms now. Basically, these little morsels dropped by the writer kept me hoping and excited about how the series would progress. Recommended.

Jewel · 24 May 2005

Great Drama I would say. Thought Fukuyama Masaharu should be considered as the Prince instead of the Beast? He's so cool in the drama. Needless to say, the Beauty gotta be Matsushima Nanako, the pretty, knowledgable and career-minded News Producer of JBC.

Chemistry between both of them are great! Every episode with great surprises!

Scarlett · 9 May 2005

The main reason I bought this is because of Nanako and Fukuyama. It was one of those moment when u realise there is such a thing as chemistry. I enjoyed the series very much and I hope to see Fuku & Nanako again as a pair in the future.

aYa haYashi · 3 Jan 2005

i guess...they caught my attention on life..i'd lost my luv cos i thought he wasnt luv me anymore..and i've made a huge decision to keep on moving ...to look stronger ..to be better person..but suddenly tis drama took me back to think wut if he's not like i thought he was..but real life story isnt same as in drama..i guess,life's jz complicated~~

johuth · 4 Dec 2004

It has a good story and it is very easy to get in to. The cast is good the characters are great. I love this drama very much every body should see this Nanako is realy good in this drama. It is a must see. It kept me watching. Masaharu was great too. YOu need to watch it its great.

yon · 19 Oct 2004

i watched it because nanako...
that's all!!!

Matsuyama · 29 Aug 2004

This is a great drama and prehaps a comedy! Some parts do get boring but I doubt the claim that this is a boring drama. A lot of it is in the form of Japanese humor and cultural views.

gizm092 · 30 May 2004

I don't care what any of you say, I really liked this drama. Maybe it's the hype from just finishing it minutes ago, but still. In my past dozen dramas or so, I've learned that you can't always expect the love connection in a non-love drama. This one is one such example. Next time I feel like a love drama, I wouldn't mind poppin in Yamato Nadeshiko or Love Generation, but this one was just great too even if that one end scene was pretty fake (you know what I'm talking about if you just finished this). Coming from another news drama (News no Onna), I now find the news in Tokyo exciting. How funny would it be if it were to be the same old boring news that we get here in So Cal. Yes, how funny.

funny face · 24 Apr 2004

love this show coz with nanako in it,the show seems special...anwya,the story line is good...and nanako is perfect as the head of the news team...love her acting and her expressions here..althos sometimes she is stubborn...i find the love relationship between the 2 lead can be considered under-developed...it would be better if there are more story between the 2 of them...overall a great show...

Baka Senpai · 13 Apr 2004

deserves an 8.75
watch it ppls...maybe the best of spring 2003...gotta finish good luck first to decide

Baka Senpai · 13 Apr 2004

the drama was well-made and promoted worker ethics...i enjoyed it a lot...humorous most of the time, but doesn't forget the serious parts...wigged twist near the end (made me go holy frig!)...bad stuff is that they dragged a lil near the middle and not romantic enuff...nanako did a superb performance while the other guy held his own as well...

zchendevlemh · 29 Mar 2004

sukoi ne!! not your typical teeny bopper show this one of the matured dramas i want with a touch of comedy, love story and REALITY!!!.

dys199 · 17 Mar 2004

I only started to watch this dorama becasue I am a big Musaharu fan and Matsushima Nanako fan. But I must say I kinda had to force myself to finish watching this one, it was kinda boring and each episode was kinda predictable. Also I felt lack of chemistry between the two main stars. I had high hopes for this dorama but was utterly disappointed. Each episode seems pretty much the same that you quickly lose interest in the story.

risumonki9 · 8 Mar 2004

Very predictable. The good thing was Matsushima Nanako's acting, that's what got me to go on watching it. Each episode is fairly self contained. And the series goes through each character's problems and finding the solution to the problem, etc.etc. very typical scenerio. BUT If you love Matsushima Nanako then it definately doesn't hurt to watch! :)

Hiro Toyo · 4 Feb 2004

This drama follows the pattern of the "case by case" or "story by story" method, where each episode focuses on a specific story or plot and the characters go through each episode trying to resolve something. It's quite common to see this type of pattern in J dramas these days.
I liked this drama because they did such a good job of it, of connecting everything and making things run smooth and at a good pace. The story never got too fast or too slow, and each episode focused on an issue that's relative to today's world, and I can tell the writers did their homework on this one.
I don't see why people actually complained about the love story in this. I watched it for the conflicts within the news station and the love story was just in the background, and was never the focus. I personally like this formula, for it thickens the drama and prevents the drama from being too one-sided.

conan_02 · 29 Jan 2004

For me, this is the best drama acting by nanako matsushima..

J · 2 Jan 2004

I love Fukuyama Masaharu's character !!! esp. all his cheeky grins and goofy actions !!! so cute~ both leads acted well with much chemistry too.