Fan reviews: Hana Yori Dango

sesil · 5 Nov 2006

After Watching Hana Yori Dango this year back in February, I started to think are there real boys just like F4 in this world?? Who knows.

As I said Jun played a very good role Tuskasa, and so did Mao who played Tusukushi along side Hanazawi Rui Orgui Shun. I couldnft stop watching Hana Yori Dango over and over again. Itfs so romantic but also funny, and it kicked off with a punch in Tuskasafs face. However it doesnft compete with 'Meteor Garden 1 & 2' or 'Hana Yori Dango animef as they were long series. I can't wait to watch Hana Yori Dango 2 next year '2007' and I hope it will be more than 9 episodes. I will be definitely reviewing it. I rate HYD 10/10

lubriderm · 29 Oct 2006

great jdrama. funny and romantic at many times. the casting is great. f4 and maou did well acting their character. can't wait to watch hyd 2.

arbizque · 25 Oct 2006

i've just finished watching this series...damn, it's one hell of a masterpiece.. great actings..cute actors/actresses.. matsujun is sooooooooo cool in dis drama..just like he was in gokusen..

jankuangel · 16 Oct 2006

Very addicting drama XD
& awesome acting by everyonee :D

promilkidd · 14 Oct 2006

i dont think the pair mao-jun is the best but in fairness they did justice to thier roles...

the story plot is cute... so is the theme song WISH by arashi

i admire oguri shun for his performance!!! his role in gokusen 1 is immature type but look... he has grown up as a gentle man... :D

promilkidd · 14 Oct 2006

way better than the taiwan counterpart!!! every scenes was all worth it!!! the story and setting was kawaii!! i love it...^_^

AngelBaby_202020 · 11 Oct 2006

OMG! THERE IS NO BETTER JDRAMA THAN THIS ONE RIGHT NOW! IT'S SOOOOOOOO GOOD, I'M SO EXCITED TO HEAR THEY'RE MAKING A SEASON 2!!! YES LADIES AND GENTLEMAN MY DREAMS HAVE FINALLY COME TRUE! IT COMES OUT IN JANUARY, AND I COULD JUST BURST. There's lots of mixed scenes throught the series and it just makes it a wonderful watch, in my book at least. Give it a wonderful try if you haven't already!

hmm_yeh · 19 Sep 2006

I have been obsessed with the manga, anime, and TDrama. I often wondered when Japan would make their version and now that it has been released, it was worth all the wait.
This isn't just a melodrama, the story line was great and how the drama was put together surpasses any other drama that I have watched. The main casts' acting skills will make you smile and cry. They all fit their roles perfectly and I couldn't ask for more. The settings were beyond perfect for this drama. I CANNOT wait 'til the second season starts.

seikosanski_09 · 17 Sep 2006

One of the best jdoramas ive seen! a favorite! jun matsumoto is very talented and shota matsuda is handsome. Tsukushi and Sakurako are both cute alike. cute thing about this drama is that sometimes its funny and serious at the same time. i hope that Domyouji&Makino,Soujiroh&Yuki end up together until season2!!
Kudos to HYD!

zoglog · 6 Sep 2006

This wasn't the best show ever, nor was it the worst. I can say for certain it was quite a ride. Plus Hard gay was in it too ;). Either way the whole thing felt a bit rushed at the end.

temmahkrik · 3 Sep 2006

Though I was expecting a longer series, I absolutely loved the live action "Hana Yori Dango." All of the characters were perfect, especially the leads, and I even skipped half a day of work to finish the last couple of episodes (only, don't tell my boss).

Highly recommended to J-dorama fans everywhere!

Wynter · 1 Sep 2006

HYD is a fun drama and a little refreshing given the number of sorrowful dramas out and about. It is a romantic comedy that doesn't overdo the comedic relief, nor overdo the romantic elements.

The drama is a bit predictable, and there are no cliffhangers to make you itch for the next episode. It is full of cliches, but who ever said cliches were bad things?

Inoue Mao was excellent. Her facial expressions and her "crying" was very good. She's pure and silly and funny -- the perfect actress for this role. MatsuJun was okay, as were the rest of the F4. Doumyouji Tsubaki was wonderful.

I found the story a little rushed in the end and perhaps another episode or two would have added in making the character development a bit more successful.

There was definitely a "Harry Potter" feel to the show (especially with the background music) and I found it terribly funny when Makino actually makes a reference to it. Fun stuff.

All in all, not terribly brilliant and a bit regurgitated, but still good and pleasent.

xbab3 · 20 Aug 2006

I love this drama. its so sweet. Recomended to everyone! it was sad yet funny at the same time.
i hated the ending. but now i heard they are making a secend? so its alright now =]

Susan · 5 Aug 2006

Another J-Drama bites the dust! I have to say, I was skeptical about Hana Yori Dango, but in the end it was one of the most enjoyable J-Dramas I have ever seen! Matsumoto Jun was very fun and outrageous, and Inoue Mao was very cute. I especially enjoyed Oguri Shun. As he gets older, his acting and roles just get better and better! Everyone in this series definetly has a bright future in entertainment! This series only gets a 9 out of 10, however, for being just a bit obvious and irritating at times.

chinayvo · 4 Aug 2006

i watched this loadsa times, and it was stil great!!! the cast is amazinnnn~ and i swear this is probabli better than the actual anime/manga! must watch it! ^.^

sweetkisses7574 · 1 Aug 2006

i really liked this drama!! i think its my fav. I watched it over and over. Matsumoto Jun is such a great actor he was soo funny. and did great!! :) :) :)

aznkether · 25 Jul 2006

I read the manga Hana Yori Dango a few years ago. I heard about the Meteor Garden drama in Taiwan, but I didn't watch it due to their laughable translations of F4.

However, I decided to give the J-drama HYD a chance and I was blown away. It was superb. Inoue Mao was a perfect fit for her role as Makino Tsukushi. She was a fiery soul, but she still had her cute moments. I can't think of a person to better play her role then she did. Matsumoto Jun as Doumyouji Tsukasa was also played brilliantly. He did well in his parts of being the total bastard and the parts of being a total idiot.

All in all, Hana Yori Dango is one of the best dramas I've watched for a while, and I can confidently say: watch it; you will not be disappointed.

mitchyko · 28 Jun 2006

i wouldnt have thought that this drama will turn out to be good...actually, good is an understatement...i should say, it was GREAT...i was hooked on this drama since episode one and i was on the edge of my seat the whole time...i stayed up all night trying to finish all 9 episodes...i was so sleepy the next day...but what the heck, its all worth it.....i havent seen the taiwanese version and a lot of people said that its better than the japanese version...but i dont care......the actors are so good...specially the lead actress, tsuzuki and the lead actor, dumyoji....i thought oguri shun looks so gorgeous on this drama and he really displayed his acting abilities...it also showed the other parts of the japanese culture...its very unique...not like any other japanese highschool drama....this is like another side of the japanese culture we dont normally see on tv...but like most of the people who gave their reviews...i wish it was longer...i heard theres a part 2 on this...i hope so...cause im looking forward to it...

lalaithx · 27 Jun 2006

People Always compare this drama with Meteor Garden but in My opinion, It is more short, cute and funny. The TAiwan version are too draggy. Also In this drama, there's a lot of good looking people so you won't be disappointed by first impression. I recommended you should watch this. Its a little different in the cast and plot but very addictive even if you've seen the old version. ONly 9 Episode! SO Watch it caz It doesn't waste your time at all!

mitha-chan · 23 Jun 2006

MATSUMOTO JUN!!! KAKKOII DESU!!! x)
hehe..
great..can't stop laughing,,it was different with meteor garden..
shorter and we can't stop laughing..
esp. when tsukushi try to be miss japan..
haha..
u can see the lil f4.. x)
funny!!!