Fan reviews: Hana Yori Dango

Syaufmia · 13 Feb 2016

Actually, this is the second japanese drama I've ever watched, which made me fall in love with doramas! It is full of clichés, especially when it comes to poor girl rich man stuff, but the way Matsumoto Jun played the role of the totally dumb badass with a truthful loving heart made me melt away. Having watched this drama over and over again (and a lot of other ones) I realized, that some scenes really piss off because they are so not realistic. But still, since it has something magical the whole time, it deserves 10/10. At least for me! And I think in the end, this is Matsumotos only good acting drama.....

Leopoldo den Viero · 20 Jan 2015

I've never watch dorama before, but I really enjoyed this one.

yukiko56 · 11 Apr 2012

This drama was indeed great. I loved the plot, and the characters' personalities. I highly recommend this drama to anyone who wants to see a hint of romance and lots of drama. If you watched Hana Kimi, you will see Sano again :D Please watch! I enjoyed every minute of it!!

ester_grace · 29 Nov 2010

Jun and mao made a perfect couple, they were have a very good chemistry and of course fantastic acting..

Danumali · 22 Sep 2010

Great time!!!!!!!!!! n emotionfull as nothin else...

JOSIE-chan · 22 Aug 2010

I just recently finished both season 1-2 and the movie and i must say it was one of the best doramas i have seen EVER. a must watch for any jdorama lover out there! Not only is the cast amazing but the acting is also incredible. you really get into from ep 1 and all the way through. The romance is also a plus :) you don't know whose side your on because they are all amazing!

MonsterZero65 · 15 Aug 2010

I liked it okay. The cast was good story was good but it just never really clicked for me. I enjoyed it but I never was really very excited like with many other dramas and never felt I can't wait for the next episode.

yuki_yoru · 25 Apr 2010

I really enjoyed this drama. Its cute and funny and i can't believe how stupid Tsukasa can be. I wouldn't mind watching it again. It's definately worth the watch, even though there is a second season and a movie.

noname1 · 9 Dec 2009

9.12.2009
Japanese Version! ! !
Advice: if you want to see connotation please see Japanese version, Korean version is like a beautiful but incapable person, and has no connotation.
If you want to see a very natural ( from my point of view) please see the Japanese version, if you want to see an Auntie shout out loud please see the Korean version
If you want to see a very touching film please see the Japanese version, if you want to see a melancholy version, please see the Korean version
at first glance, you will fell that the actor of the Korean version are nice, but unfortunately too vases(vases mean is like a beautiful but incapable person, and has no connotation.); not engaging, and most important thing is not being able to acting well, people feel not able to reading the korea actors' expression, and also changed a lot of the plot (i am so afraid of that korea actress, she is Auntie-level characters , all the day shout out blindly, and lost the feeling of Makino, as well as that Zhi Hou, he has no facial expressions, so I suspect is he my favorite Hanazawa)
When i saw the Arashi boy, at first i feel the way he potrayed Domyoji is a little. . .However, the Arashi boy is acting very well (in the end i feel he is quite handsome) potrayed the domineering and childish Domyoji very good) As for Hanazawa , Shun Oguri is simply what the Animax cartoon want, the temperament, the look of the eyes, Actions ...Really nothing to say, my classmates think he looks handsome, acting also "handsome" (184's height, Ah, he look very much like a model), two other characteristics of F2 also put their own grasp of good looks, are also engaging and For Makino of Japan is recognized as the best version, grow Kawaii,she is a girl who is also very self-reliance, although only 18 years old in the year of 2005, but her acting is also commendable, let you cry then make you laugh (Taiwan Makino, i always felt that something was missing, Korean version: i am speechless ) inside the supporting role is also very good, in particular, there is a big glamorous actress! ! (Domyoji Sister)

Some people say that South Korea has gorgeous scene, I do not think so, you can compare, South Korea is just putting the camera light very well, and make it shining too, while the Japanese version: that is a really glamorous actors, places, cars are all expensive.And Japan, the scene: they pay attention to detail and the original comic, such as the escape stairs

Music is only my personal point of view, Japanese version of the song is really nice to listen to (planetarium), listening to it make me want to cry, and South Korea's standard is so-so, pity it does not leave me a profound impact, on Japan's background music ties in with the scene of the drama, the atmosphere very good!

Korean drama has some original plot, I will not say anything, but still could not escape the korea dramas old-fashioned plot, Japan is very compact and lively, if you read the original comic books, you can feel the Japanese version is really reflects Yoko Kamio (author) the love that she want to write (Korea version is very funny, but lack the touching moment where I feel the urge to cry; Japan, the cry and laugh are from the heart, it is natural)

Clothing strengths and weaknesses, each have their own characteristics

In short, just want to pursue the latest, most idols,you go to see the Korean version.Want to feel the real feelings, please see Japanese version

Merely personal point of views! ! !Want to quarrel, please find partners in kindergarten ! !

Lorry0607 · 17 Nov 2009

Overall I think this series is good. The only reason I gave it 8 out of 10 is the actress playing Makino Tsukushi wasn't pretty and looked like she was 10. She's too boyish looking for this part but her acting wasn't bad.

MonsterZero-65 · 21 Oct 2009

I know I am going against the trend here but really I was not in live with this drama. I thought it was good but not great or even really good. It was a bit too forced feeling for me. The story of course is pretty good and a really good cast but kind of meh otherwise.

YuIchi · 29 Jul 2009

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acg181 · 23 Jul 2009

Better than Meteor garden, and Boys over flower. BEST YOUTH DRAMA! Excellent casts.

weetzie_bat · 20 Apr 2009

i was reluctant to watch hyd at first. but i'm glad i did, next to nodame cantabile this is an all time fave. the story is so simple yet so endearing. all 4 f4 were perfect and inoue mao truly embodied makino. matsujun and inoue made makino and domyoji one of the best loved couples in jdorama fandom!

Dajaja · 21 Mar 2009

Gosh, this was the first dorama I watched and it really got me hooked on Japanese dramas. MatsuJun and Oguri are AMAZING. Lots of eye candy for both guys and girls. This show is funny (in so many aspects) and it's cute and cool!

doublemask · 13 Oct 2008

Absoultely love this drama! Nice story, good acting, good cast, nice theme song, what more do you want?

Akakumori · 23 Sep 2008

I have seen better dramas than this, but being frank I have to say that I liked quite a lot. I kept me hooked during the whole weekend! Mao's acting skills are excellent. Quite funny so I definitely will watch second season.

eiza · 10 Sep 2008

A wonderful and romantic drama...Really like it!
F4 VS Makino Tsukushi GOOD

makkumatr · 30 Aug 2008

I am surprised to see such appreciation for this third rate drama. The plot is so flawed and artificial that it is difficult to feel for any of the characters. Every character is so fake and the 'twists' in the story are downright irrational. How did such a poor family manage to send their kid to Eitoku?
The height of ridiculousness was in episode 5 when they show the girl who got plastic surgery done just because she once was called ugly. And to add to it, she has henchmen!
It is truly difficult, if not impossible, to find a more senseless drama. Save your time by not watching this piece of junk.

OneWingedAng3l · 29 Jun 2008

Actors had good chemistry, story was cute and not slow.
Plus this F4 looks tons better than the ugly Taiwanese version.
<3 Jun & Shun