Wynter · 6 Jul 2009
This was a very average drama. The story was quite normal: a doctor makes a mistake (which wasn't his fault at all), and as a result he runs to a remote island to "start" over. On the island he has to win over the hearts of the locals by doing a surgery every episode through which he manages to save every secondary character.
The plot was a bit fantastical. Most of the surgeries would have been impossible to do given the circumstances, and things went just a little too perfectly. Some events could have been heartwarming, but the incredulous quality of the event took away from the emotions.
The reason I'm giving this drama a rating of 7 is because I love the ending Theme Song, and also because I was completely captivated by Yoshioka Hidetaka. I've watched him in Kita no Kuni Kura, where he was just a boy of ten, and without knowing he was the one playing Dr. Koto, I recognized him right away. I also love Shibasaki Kou, which may also explain my rating, but also because the drama wasn't BAD, just not great.
Perfect for the Optimists
10 / 10
moeru_h · 3 Sep 2008
I now consider this the best drama I've seen ever! No matter how many times I see it, I always get teary-eyed and touched by the good-naturedness of the characters. Call me old-fashioned but I find nothing wrong with this kind of worldview. Though, I doubt if anyone's as noble as Dr. Koto (he's just too kind and pure!)
As for the actors, I just love Yoshioka Hidetaka! He's amazing! I discovered this drama while looking for Sakai Masato dramas (only to find out later that he only showed up in the 2nd season). But with just the first ep. of Dr. Koto, i fell in love with him (Dr. Koto) in an instant! Some actors were just as convincing like Izumiya Shigeru (Shige), Sengoku Noriko (Uchi), and of course, Kakei Toshio (Wada). Even Tomioka Ryo (Takehiro) did amazingly well!
And who can forget about the OST! It's just perfect. I love the instrumental versions of Gin no Ryuu no Sei ni Notte and Omoide Dake dewa Tsura Sugiru. One of the best drama OSTs I've heard.
This drama isn't getting that much attention b/c the actors here are not the usual "idols", except maybe for Shibasaki Kou. And the story isn't the usual "love story" either. But I'm glad it was well received in Japan.
a little too exaggerating
8 / 10
juliana_phang · 27 Dec 2004
it's overall not too bad, at least something different, a clinic doctor, not a uni prof or something like tat which we commonly see in other medical-drama.
Great drama on dedication and compassion...
10 / 10
DragonSpirit164 · 9 Aug 2004
I thought this was an excellent drama indeed. Not many mainstream stars in this show except Shibasaki Kou but there many pretty ladies anyway :P
This drama tells the tale of Dr Koto coming to an island to work only to find that the entire community doesn't trust him. He slowly but surely wins them over through his dedication and sincerity to the medical profession, as well as his affiable character which allows to relate to the people with ease. This has really nice drama theme based on compassion for others and understanding the true meaning of being a doctor. A light hearted drama overall, but gets a bit serious toward the end.
The theme song for this drama is also excellent. It really got me hooked onto it... Highly recommended!~~
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10 / 10
Hiro Toyo · 16 Mar 2004
‚h was recommended this drama and what a surprise it turned out to be. This was one of the highest rated dramas of 2003, and there's plenty of reason to support that. It's a touching drama about a doctor and the people on the island. It really touches on the subject of human nature, friendship, bonds, and trust.@@‚`‚”@‚†‚‰‚’‚“‚”@‚h thought it was going to be a slow and dull drama, but after watching the first 10 minutes of it, I totally got into the whole set up of things. The characters are so powerful and the music is great. I love watching dramas that you can really get yourself into, and this is definitely one of those.
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One of my favourites...
10 / 10
vash_donutangel · 26 Feb 2004
I really don't get how this drama got worse ratings than a ten! :3
I'm in love with this drama - I only watched it at first because Kakei Toshiro and Tokita Saburo (two of my favourite actors) were in it, but I fell in love with the simple(?) storyline and the setting...
moku999 · 11 Nov 2003
Dr. Koto is a kind hearted doctor who's goodness supercedes his ambitions. In a day and age when most of the young adults move on to the city or larger towns, small village doctors are needed especially in remote islands. The main character is a well known actor famous from Kita no Kuni Kara and he looks the same. Definitely not a drama for those seeking trendy love dramas since this is for an older crowd who likes stories about family and old folks.
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6 / 10
warren.mcclendon · 20 Oct 2003
I like the way the set the doctor up on the isolated island having to help people that really didn't trust modern medicine. They had some very good plots for the different episodes, like when the kid got sick and the doctor had to do the surgery. But, the young guy that played the doctor was pretty pathetic. His reaction to every obstacle was to almost threw up. His character in real life would never get a patient anywhere on earth. I would rather do the surgery on myself and take my chances. The nurses in the show had more balls than this guy