Fan reviews: Hanazakari no Kimitachi e

aiena90 · 10 Jan 2008

i really like this drama...i think horikita maki is more suite to oguri shun than yamapi in kurosagi and nobuta wa produce...

bleach1st · 6 Jan 2008

Being another random drama i chose for no apparent reason, this drama was fantastic! The characters are funny and relatable although sometimes you do go a bit over the top but all Japanese dramas do that though. Having being in boarding for 3 years it really brought back memories and the feeling of the relationships and 'rumour control' where spot on. Locations suited and lines were good, nothing legendary but what can you expect of something with the name 'Ikemen Paradise'...

Maki does a great job as the main character and has cemented my love for her as my fav female drama actor :D Shun does a good job and well, is himself really... i have only ever seen his play acts where his 'too cool' mainly because he does them well so yeah, he did well. Two actors that stood out for me where Toma and Yusuke, i've never seen them before but i thought they did really well in this drama and i want to watch more with either of them in it! Casting was great and i thought they all worked well together, like a real boarding school.

Highly recommended and should make most people who watch it laugh alot, don't expect anything deep or heavy though :D

gluttonestpalaka · 28 Dec 2007

this is one of the main reasons why i am now addicted to jdorama a very kawaii drama... i watched it twice... the music was very good and created the mood... a hilarious drama and the cast did very well.... watch this fictitious high school drama .ul fall in love with horikita maki , oguri shun and ikuta toma's characters .go maki-chan ,toma-kun and oguri-kun !!! :D

Shanni · 29 Nov 2007

I've never seen a better drama in my life!! This was absolutely hilarious ^^

Mai did a pretty good job...she usually does depressing roles...I'm glad she got to express her cute side

Toma...no need to say...I'm in LOVE ><~~ I can't believe such cute guys exists...

Shun...uhh...he did great, but his hair really bothered me XD


MUST WATCH!!!

the only thing I disliked about was at the end...ahhh...wats with all the sayonara....that just draaagged on XD...But I kept it all the way through

NAKATSU...SOOO CUTE

frh88 · 15 Nov 2007

lot lot better than the taiwan versi0n

shari · 12 Nov 2007

The first few episodes shoot like a super-charged train riding on a nice premise with a stream of good comedy and inspired scenes. But the story soon derails under the weight of endless fillers that go from repetitious to irritating with a mob of sexually disoriented loonies on steroids. The chemistry between the ever-brooding Oguri and the miscast Horikita never produces sparks.

ssie · 28 Oct 2007

After months of waiting, I finally was able to finish this series. I will write this review in fairness to those who have read the manga first and have been disappointed by the series (just like me.. T_T) And this review might be a little longer because I want to justify and defend the manga.

1. Seriously, this drama sucks for the fact that although it was hilarious and funny, it didn't even reach half the goodness, cuteness and romance that is unselfishly provided by the manga.

2. Almost ALL of the characters are de-characterized, meaning that the actors/actresses didn't portray the original characters.
i.e.
Ashiya Mizuki - original character: sweet, determined, friendly
character in the series: dull

Sano Izumi - original character: introvert but soft-hearted character in the series: snob, unreasonable

Nakatsu Shuiichi - o.c.: baka but pure-hearted, selfless
character in the series: short-tempered and although selfless, it didn't even reach half of the goodness of Nakatsu that was in the manga

Minami Senpai - o.c: cool, manly
character in the series: sooo uncool!

well, anyway, you got the idea

3. And although the series did a good job of making Nakatsu really look 'baka', that was all what the series really can offer.

What suddens me most about this series is the fact that there almost aren't any romantic moments between Shun and Maki which is in contrast with the manga that is almost hearty and flowery. I especially hate the way they made Sano look heartless (grrr...) and all the characters look dumb.

Anyway, the bottom line is this is a totally disappointing, let-down series. I'm being totally graciousfor giving this a 6.

valensi · 14 Oct 2007

This is definitely 1 of the best dorama this year !!! and this 1 is already be my all time favourite dorama. Must watch if u are into stuffs like nobuta, gokusen, GTO, nodame. The story is hilarious. Very good acting by all the actor/actress especially Ikuta Toma. After watching these dorama it makes me want to read the manga. Finally, Maki is honto kawaii!!!

sezling · 13 Oct 2007

I'd have to say this will probably be my favourite jdrama of 2007 XD Although its a high school drama and it follows a repetitive structure (the students had some mission almost every episode) the characters were so colourful and endearing that it was really hard not to get drawn into the drama! It's packed with HEAPS of laughs~ The soundtrack is great~ And I was thoroughly pleased with the ending X)

sw33t_laydee · 27 Sep 2007

If you want to watch a romantic comedy, this is the drama to watch! I loved this drama. I laughed so much!

giggle weed · 26 Sep 2007

This is more of a girl/teen drama. I loved it insanely, so did my little sister.. And her friend. Oguri and Ikuta did a great job. Horikita too. Really silly, cute and entertaining. And Yamamoto yusuke~~<3
The bear dance LOL.
I wouldn't recommend it if you're into more mature dramas, 'cause you wont get anything serious out of this.

b0redomness · 11 Sep 2007

Hanazakari is pretty entertaining. Especially Hiro and Toma. It's so hilarious at times, and yet it can get dramatic. It's light-hearted and fun. :>

leehy0ri · 7 Sep 2007

i like this drama mostly because of the comedy elements. i believe anybody who like manga-based comedy doramas eg.nodame cantabile, gokusen would like Hana Kimi as well. furthermore, the actors generally did a good job. apart from Horikita Maki & Oguri Shun who I believe already well-known for their acting skills, other actors also potrayed great talents eg Mizushima Hiro & Ikuta Toma.

SunnyDaiki · 5 Sep 2007

Another cute high school romance drama... Maki is cute and did a nice job even though she doesnt look like a boy at all... Love Shirota Yuu... he's so hot XD

diadokmai86 · 3 Sep 2007

it really funny and touching...
all actor and actress do the good job!!

bultuush · 15 Aug 2007

i love the part of the sano bowl down in front of his team.

xinyi · 20 Jul 2007

although i'm still currently watching now, but i can say so far, the series have been progressing very well. it has good humour (nakatsu thinks he's gay) and touching scenes (when Mizumi tries to help Sano). it's a must-watch series! dont miss out!! and this series is full with IKEMENS! xD

ananas · 6 Jul 2007

I just watched the first episode, and it's great !!