Superb acting by Inoue Mao
10 / 10
schezarde · 14 Feb 2010
Inoue Mao is definitely a great actress. Probably one of the best from the younger generation. She was great in Hana yori dango but I think she's better in this drama. In HYD, her character is just strong. But in this drama, her character is so much more complex and has so much depth. She can convey all types of emotions without saying a single word. Her facial expressions are just adorable.
Like other great JDramas, this one deals with many issues instead of just love. It deals with the psychological and emotional aspects of a brother trying to do everything he can for his dying sister. It puts out the problem of prioritizing love vs work. It deals with finding the strength and the courage to face possible death. It challenges us to find the motivation and dedication to chase after our dreams even when we keep failing and it seems like everyone is telling us that it's impossible. The complex problems of a doctor/patient relationship are presented in this drama. In a sense there's also a coming of age aspect in this drama when the brother decides to stop relying on his friend's help, and to stand on his own two feet. Certain scenes in this drama also force the audience to think about the emotional and social defensive walls that a person puts up when they have been living with a life-threatening illness their entire lives. And how those walls of hers can manifest itself in a sword like tongue that slashes at anybody who comes too close and might hurt her. I was moved at how they presented the sad truth of nothing lasts forever. Usually, I don't really think about losing happiness. I'm too busy doing things and taking people for granted to think of losing this happiness. To many people, it might sound corny, but the whole message on love was a crucial part of this story.It was both sweet and refreshing to see love blossom through the eyes of a girl who wasn't interested in love because it "doesn't last"
Wynter · 26 May 2009
Okay, here's the thing with First Kiss. I thought Inoue was great (though sometimes annoying, but still great), and of course Ito, who is extremely good-looking and exudes sex appeal - was as charismatic as ever.
But nothing really happens in this show. The plot is slim and the focus is more on character development. It was fun to watch while it lasted... but there's no pleasant after taste. There's no bad after taste, either. It's just... there.
I'm almost wondering if they're making a second season, because the first was left unresolved.
Do I recommend it? Only if you have nothing else to watch.
jed_ka · 26 May 2008
A twenty-year-old girl, the heart is ill, tries the summer holidays with his brothers exploit! That sounds amusing!
Well, the series is enough for me! Toll not so!
fun and sweet drama
9 / 10
Steve · 3 Mar 2008
I think it is defineatly underated, i personally enjoyed it.
The main focus of this story is not about love between man and woman, it is about relationship of sister - brother, friends, pateint - doctor. The siblings has a very strong bound, the way they express their love to each other was very sweet.
The sick sister Mio portrayed as a cute girl but has annoying character, she has difficulties to express her feeling at the beginning but slowly she turn to be more open and getting close to others. You will also see how sweet the love of Kazu to her sister Mio, and also the two friends of Kazu were very funny.
tinx3 · 20 Jan 2008
I must say, first few episodes are kinda boring.. got better when i went past half way. Also, I was expecting the ending to be better..
Not really right...
2 / 10
Etsuko · 22 Nov 2007
I thought this series would be good.... The main character has a similar disease as i do, and thus i thought it would be at least a little interesting... But, it was really just about a spoiled brat... This series really didn't make it happen for me, and it really made me disappointed... I know there are sick people out there who act like this, and i was a little spoiled too when i was younger, but this is just too much! A serious matter like this should have been treated a little more like 'Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu'.
*pouts*
eh it's alright but not something I'd watch again
6 / 10
sw33t_laydee · 17 Oct 2007
It's really slow in the beginning and I got caught up with other dramas that kept me interested. After the 4th ep is when it got a little better but overall, it wasn't all that great. If it wasn't for Dr. Yuki, I would have probably stopped watching haha.
mr_dreamboy · 12 Aug 2007
good so far, i suggest watching it