Fan reviews: Hanazakari no Kimitachi e

hel2t · 7 May 2012

I wont lie, I honestly think half of the reason I liked this drama is because of the eye candy (guilty as charged), because other then that there isn't much to it. Honestly, if it wasn't for Nakatsu (Ikuta Toma did a PHENOMENAL job) I don't think people would like the drama as much as they do. The two main characters never really spark as people I want to care about and cheer for. Sano annoyed me, and when the big reveal for Mizuki came at the end of the series I didn't really care. I connected more with side characters than anything. I also thought the side plot of the growing relationship between the dorms and the dorm leaders more interesting than the main plot which is to get Sano to jump again.

However, this drama really does have it's sweet and funny moments. It did get a laugh or two out of my, and my heart did break for Nakatsu, and I rooted for Nakao-san and my other favorite side characters.

Would I watch it again? Probably not. I would recommend it if you wanted something light to watch and want some eye candy (I'm shameless).

doramanoai · 4 Mar 2012

I love this drama! Very funny and a bit crazy with some serious bits in between! Watch it!

kmarchany · 12 May 2011

Unfortunately for me, this was the second dorama I ever watched. I regret it. The sad part about it is.... It's SO WONDERFUL, that no dorama compares to it. The way the characters make you fall in love with them is just magnificent, you will miss them once it ends. I HIGHLY recommend it!

iluvasiandrama · 30 Mar 2011

It was after watching this drama that I realized Horikita Maki only has one facial expression. Anything else looks too forced. I enjoyed her in Akai Ito but not in this drama. She was way too annoying irritating and over the top acting. I enjoyed the other actors though. It was funny and I laughed alot but when I would see Maki-chan I just cringe!

SayaOtonashi · 7 Jan 2011

This dorama was far better than I expected. It is the second one (the first one was My Boss My Hero) that actually made me laugh, mainly thanks to the incredibly funny Nakatsu's monologues; he is the best character of the series, and I laughed out loud watching him so worried and confused about his sexual orientation. The doctor was terrific too (and I loved his blue contact lenses!). Another great thing is how they put these weird paranormal things in between taking for granted that they are absolutely normal XD

Although there's a love triangle bewteen Mizuki (who was too nosy, and girlish too, mainly because of her voice, but she acted really nice as a guy), Sano (too reserved and complex for my taste) and Nakatsu (simply great!), episodes are not only focused on it, but there are side stories that although a bit repetitive (and somehow confusing at times), are really nice to see. I had a great time watching this one!

PS: Two really good surprises:
- 1st, Inagaki Goro as a teacher. I've never watched any of his doramas yet.
- And 2nd (the best one) is in minute 59-60 of the Special, when they are talking about Nakatsu playing soccer with Nakatsu's mother, and you can see a guy wearing a FCB (Futbol Club Barcelona - Barça!!) t-shirt!! You can even read 'CAMP NOU' (that's the stadium name) on it!! This was recorded on 2008... On 2009 we won 6 cups in a row!!! (being the first team in the world to achieve this!!). Wow!! n_____n

ester_grace · 7 Dec 2010

love the comedy and love the romance, good balancing..
great acting by the actors, they're so funny and sometimes crazy ^^

JOSIE-chan · 22 Aug 2010

now, i would have rated this dorama a flat 7, reason being the fact that sano and mizuki's relationship is not that interesting. But, thank god for nakatsu! lol he is the saviour of this jdorama! he IS hanazakari no kimitachi e he was the best part of it. i loved his character and i thought he was a better choice for mizuki and even though he wasnt the protagonist i enjoyed watching him more than any other character in the series. ikuta toma portrayed the role of nakatsu amazingly, i have seen other doramas with toma in them and this is by far the best of them all, his love for mizuki is unconditional, (he was even willing to accept homosexuality for mizuki) he's there for her from day 1 and is loyal to her. I thought that he would have been a much better pair for her. if the series would have ended up with mizuki picking nakatsu over sano then this would have received a perfect 10 from me, but because of the fact that mizuki goes for sano, who i am not against at all, he was great character and all but i just didnt see him caring as much for mizuki as nakatsu did, that is the only reason this series is a 9 but besides that ITS A GREAT AND HILARIOUS DORAMA A MUST WATCH FOR ALL DORAMA LOVERS!

Limes · 5 Apr 2010

I have never read the manga before so I can't even begin to compare it with it. Ikuta Toma is the real star of the show with the energy and exuberance he brings to the show; Nakatsu monologues are perhaps the best part of the show. Sano Izumi (Oguri Shun) is brooding and boring and is hardly appealing as the main male lead of the show. While Horikita Maki is a great actress, her character Ashiya Mizuki is just so nosy and plods on trying to get Sano to jump again with such selfish determination it is just hard to watch. It is also disappointing to see Kimura Ryo in yet another pretty-boy homo-type role. The show started off with a bang; full of comedic moments and laughter, but it kind of loses steam towards the end and the last episode was a total drag. The way Ashiya shows her true feelings so easily in front of Sano despite pretending being a boy also makes it rather unbelievable, plus the fact that there is little chemistry between the two. And while the tagline is 'Ikemen Paradise', don't be fooled... A solid 7 for Ikuta's excellent acting and the good amount of silliness and fun only for the first part of the show.

jenanas · 28 Feb 2010

was a great show indeed ! Loved it

NY4 · 21 Dec 2009

I did not feel much for the characters, Mizuki was annoying at times and She had no chemistry with Sano at all. Nakatsu was the only character I ever cared about, and he was really funny and lovable. The comedy parts were too idiotic, over-done, flashy and repetitive. It was painful to watch most of the times. I think younger audience might enjoy this title more.

xxxYxxx · 22 Nov 2009

All the characters are uniqe and fun plus the suprising things that happened in every single episode will make people addicted with this drama. However, sometimes the storyline suddenly become heavier and a bit boring.

JEaddicthellyeah · 3 Nov 2009

Hana kimi is your typical, One-pretty-girl-hundreds-of-hot-boys drama. One of Horikita's best dramas, as I say so myself. She did good in AND, Nobuta wo produce, Kurosagi, and Innocent love. Oguri Shun had a diferrent character here... Referring to his BD drama... But slightly similar to HYD, slightly. It was one of the few dramas that got me interested, so I think higly of it. Ikuta toma was cute here. :)) And was he really in HYD? Junpei doesnt ring a bell. :)) I'm sorry for forgetting bout' yah, Ikuta. :))

>>>Perfect 10<<<

ediith · 22 Jun 2009

For me, this was a breath of fresh air! I loved how they allowed themselves to be silly with this drama. This really reminds me of the silliness that is often seen in anime. Even though I am not a big Anime fan myself, my brother is (he joined me in watching this). He said he would never watch a drama, but he loved this one as much as I did.

The story is funny and very cute! I loved all the characters. But it's not too silly that you can't take it seriously. It still has a love story behind it.

CONTAINS SPOILER:
I didn't cry once all though the drama.. until it finished! The ending made me tear so much. But not for the main characters! No! it was for nakatsu.. he grew so close to mizuki!! This has one of those endings that I hate and love at the same time.. I wish everyone could be happy xD but then again, I like it when it's not always fairytale like.

GREAT DRAMA.. watch with an open mind ^^

weetzie_bat · 20 Apr 2009

nakatsu for the win! i thought toma is the best thing about this drama. didn't care much for maki. oguri's usually great but i was rooting for nakatsu to get the girl. everyone in this hilarious drama is just funny & cute. nakatsu and his many, many laugh out loud moments. senpai namba. oscar. the kid who could see ghosts. the other kid who's name noone can remember. i could go on and on. those guys made this one worth watching.

armel · 12 Mar 2009

What about Nakatsu, who had a personality of 10, as opposed to Sano with a personality of 0?!

What a terrible ending!!!

lastcalendargirl · 1 Mar 2009

Maybe it doesn't follow the manga and maybe the situations are a bit put on, but it's still a lovable series. For me all the characters play their parts in progressing and (sometimes regressing) the show. The fact the series was sometimes over the top was the appeal for me. (i.e. when all the guys bring blankets for Sano. Or Masao---well being himself.) It's pretty lighthearted and silly so if you're feeling down or you just want to watch something to unwind I think you'll enjoy it too.

komokaze · 2 Feb 2009

oscar & nanba senpai make me laugh

mr_dreamboy · 27 Nov 2008

seriously i have watched alot of drama this one was by far the funniest one i have ever watched, and just because of that reason alone i declare this the best drama i have ever watched!

i mean really! japanese don't have that great of a sense of humor, however this drama was on point!


check out my dramas if you are interested in finding out which dramas are good, cause boy do i watch alot

Ø“ÞŽq · 11 Sep 2008

if you want some light-hearted over-the-top comedy this is it.. not the type of dorama to win an award. Good eye-candy, etc. Not bad to watch but easily forgettable

oonqy · 6 Jun 2008

nakatsu shld be with mizuki though ~
he is so cute !!!

is so funny throughout the whole drama ~