Fan reviews: Code Blue: Doctor Heli Kinkyu Kyumei

mrsmith10 · 6 Feb 2011

This is more like an 8.5. I'm usually not into medical shows but this one and season 2 had me hooked. Although it was a bit episodic and didn't do much in terms of story until the end, most of the medical cases were good with some being heart wrenching. All the characters and their development are really strong. The only issue I had with this drama was with the rather cheesy 2nd episode, not because of the bra man, but because one of the cases was really ridiculous with this lady asking her boyfriend to break her nose and then refusing treatment. Arrg get a grip!!! Other than that, I like both seasons of Code Blue.

ester_grace · 27 Nov 2010

Great medical and human dorama,,I enjoyed the drama but not the acting.. Yamapi did the similiar character again..

Sajen16 · 14 Oct 2010

I liked it a lot very good medical drama. I know a lot of people didn't really like Aragaki Yui's character Shiraishi but she was my favorite

Takashi · 8 Apr 2010

I love Aragki Yui & Erika Toda

Pie-Chanz · 20 Apr 2009

This Drama is GreaT! ReaLLy ReaLLy GreaT!!
YamaPi acT so CooL in This Drama!
I like It so MucH!!

I Like how they try to get over their problem
Soo CooL~~~><

Jackykero · 14 Apr 2009

I agree with most of what's been said above.
I relate it a bit to Iryu, for those who have seen this other medical dorama. Same team of various characters, same fast pace, same modern filming style.
I only give it a 7 since I was hoping for a little more of character development and a little less of surgery. I think there was room for a little more interaction between the 5 main characters, particularly on the size of Aizawa-sensei / Yamapi.
It was still a very enjoyable watch, with only good actors and a fast-pace that keeps you entertained to the end.
Don't miss the Special, which closes the season much better than the last and eleventh episode.

jugatsu15 · 20 Mar 2009

Episodes 1-7 are okay, really interesting for a medical drama but after episode 7 (8-finale) it's like Grey's Anatomy in Japanese language. They could have created a better or unusual emergency scenario. I enjoy the song of Mr. Children though :)

Eve · 11 Mar 2009

Catchy stories, lots of highly unbelievable situations, an unusually attractive bunch of doctors, cool helicopters somehow still work in this drama. There is a strong supporting cast. The often trite stories are still well acted. The helicopter stuff is cool. No brain work needed to take this story in but it was fun.

doublemask · 15 Feb 2009

It starts of slow and only picks up speed after episode 5. That's when the plot really gets going. Don't skim through the first few episodes though, there's some pretty important bits that define the characters. The final episode did leave a few sub-plots unfinished, but the Special took care of that just fine. After watching the first few operations you may end up skipping these scenes in the later episodes, but apart from that, it's not that bad a watch.

katpira · 18 Jan 2009

If you are looking for the usual tear-jerkers, then this is not for you. Code Blue is a medical drama that showcases what a Japanese hospital has to offer. As always, 11 episodes is just too short to put more creative juices in the production but all in all this drama is quite amazing. Helicopters, hi tech hospital facilities, Code Blue was able to pull off an "e.r." type of drama. True that this may not be Yamapi's or Erika Toda's best performances but it's quite pivotal in the sense that they're not just teen idols anymore, they are now actors. Hoping to see more dorama of this kind.

threecharity · 3 Jan 2009

at first i watched this because of yamapi and toda erika and wasnt expecting much but after watching it, i found it entertaining. Lot's of character development especislly Yamapi's character, Aizawa sensei. Really made me cry at many parts.

Limes · 18 Oct 2008

I had high hopes for this drama as a suspenseful medical drama, but it brought me back down to earth. There was little character development; if Yamapi's Aizawa Kousaku was meant to be the cool doctor, it became instead unexciting, unmemorable and downright boring. Shiraishi (Aragaki Yui) is an overemotional walking, talking medical encyclopaedia, but a slight change to become a braver and more determined person saves her character. As for the other 2 'leads', Hiyama and Fujikawa - what do they actually DO? This show instead belongs to the veteran flight doctors, especially Kuroda, who without him, the show will be an utter waste of time. Another saving grace would perhaps be the realistic medical scenes; sure beats Iryu!

chibichan · 22 Sep 2008

Engine start....
Code Blue tells story about 4 intern doctor who aim to be the flight doctor. Only the best doctor can ride the Heli. In order to become a great doctor they must overcome every hurdle, but at the same time they learn about live.
Its refreshing for me to watch Yamapi in this kind of dorama. His role as cold blooded, strong minded doctor very different from his previous role.