70 reviews · average 8.8 / 10
pulang tala · 2 Jun 2006
not really that the storyline is too farfetched just that... whoever the writer of this dorama is doesnt know what subtlety means. i mean, you can tell of a sad story without making it too heavy, right?
dont get me wrong, im such a sucker for tragic stories but the way this was told was just too sappy and 1940's-b&w-running-in-the-rain-saying-farewells-ish for me. oh wait, i think there was such a scene.
kaneshiro was hot, as always...
robetella · 29 May 2006
This was one of the first jdrama i watched and i actually watched it thrice. All abt love, hardships, family etc. This story actually addresses the problems faced in Japanese society which high schoolgirls going into prostitution in xchange for materialistic self-gratification.
InuStar · 5 Feb 2006
It's one of those shows that you watch with the understanding right from the start that you're probably going to cry... a lot. This, Beautiful Life, 1 Litre of Tears...
But that makes what you see even more touching when you know the outcome. It really is a great show to watch. Fukada Kyoko got on my nerves a bit.... bit Kaneshiro Takeshi is just... well he's gorgeous...
The series is rather unrealistic at times, but that is really rather expected from a drama. The story itself was a rather interesting take on the usual love problems storyline... And I don't think I would have wanted to watch it if everything had gone wrong, which granted would probably have been more realistic. Really... if it had all been 'realistic' there would have been no show for us all to review...
makusu · 27 Jan 2006
I have to admit the acting was good, characters were good. Story plot stunk and waaaaaay to unrealistic to even get into it. Its not sad at all, its just plain annoying and no common sense in this film.
It gets pretty annoying when you have to deal with a spoiled, selfish high school girl, always wanting her way in almost every episode. And a cheating mom character that gets on your nerves. What is unrealistic is that, you have a rich healthy musician who goes out with a high school girl, not to mention spoiled, selfish annoying high school girl, knowing that she has AIDS, he still sleeps with her and has unprotected sex, later on she gets pregnant and a healthy girl is born, HAHAHA, what a joke. Every single common sense is broken in this line of series.
The only character that I truely enjoyed and really felt sad for is the father figure. Who works hard, supporting his family, while his good for nothing wife cheats, his daughter is just plain spoiled and selfish gets AIDS sleeping around... I felt so bad for him for having such a crazy stupid family when he is the most honest hardworking characters of them all.... Everyone else can go to hell... The director lost his common sense, what was he thinking?!?!?!
mdz · 10 Oct 2005
In spite of the spotting writing, innane plot with hundreds of holes, weak characters (Masaki, yes Kyoko is cute, but she can't act!), and overt dramatics (cue, lots of crying, or characters running desperately in the rain accompanied by a piano soundtrack; or plently of sepia toned flashbacks), there was enough in this series to make it very good.
Takeshi's acting of the character (as long as one ignores the character's occupation and celebrity status), especially the changes in his personality, held most of the series together. There were some truly great moments that made one forget about all the problems in the series, such as the end of the first episode. Similarly the very end of the series was probably the best ending of all, with a sharpness that was further emphasized by its adruptness and quick cut to the theme song. Truly an expectional (and heart rendering) ending. Probably made the entire series.
The theme song by Luna Sea is one of the strong points, and good use of it (most of the time; the exceptions include some strange echo-cuts), along with the opening title sequence emphasizes alot of the plot. For instance, as stated above, during the first and last episodes.
Overall, there is too much exception stuff in this series in spite of its lumpiness. The themes of alienation, prosecution, loneliness, family and social pressures, tend to wallow about obtusely until a moment of brilliance (parent-child relations; scene where Masaki's mother runs after her in the street, telling Masaki she would do anything to make her well). The series has too many of these moments of great clarity, in effect, negating some of the tediousness (and incredulous) plot, poor characterization, and weak acting.
aki_07 · 1 Oct 2005
Typical merry-go-round drama! My friend cried like hell but to me it felt like a broken record. It was touching initially but got on my nerves after a while when incidents kept disrupting the romance just when it was about to bloom. Why so tragic?! The writer got carried away & threw logic out of the window, hahaha. I watched all the way because of Kaneshiro. Soundtrack by Luna Sea was very unforgetable.
^aPPLe^ · 24 Sep 2005
The story is so sad, i cant even imagine a person having such a tragic life, however she is so fortunate that she can live life the fullest. or at least that's what i feel ^^ Takeshi is soooo handsome too, can't take my eyes of him =P
Coolsmurf · 24 Sep 2005
this was my first ever drama that i watched and i have never regretted my choice. the story was very dark and showed how people's perspective is changed the moment after learning they are HIV positive. throughout this drama, you will see kyoko character trying to focus on her life ambitions instead of her disease and her relationship with kaneshiro character was simply heartwrenching. they really made the show look very real and coupled with excellent instrumental music makes it even better while watching it. I highly recommend watching it but it's very sad!
Tu_triky · 17 Sep 2005
Despite the glowing reviews this drama received I found it to be overly dramatic at times...the subject matter is far from trivial but the dramatic skill of a very young kyoko fukada is lacking here and she OVER acts a number of times. I did feel sympathy for the characters to be sure but not as intimately as I would have expected given the gravity of the plot. Takeshi Kaneshiro is the better actor of the pair and he helps ground the show somewhat. Slow paced at times but more importantly the drama suffers from the inability to suspend disbelief at various points in the storyline
oshi · 21 May 2005
u know that....
I like takeshi kaneshiro play acting!!!
Great man!!! ....hm.hm..hm... just all
when he played with futada,is it right???(i hope)....
v(^-^)v.....kamisama made me cried...hiks...hiks..hiks...
DANTE...
misato-chan · 2 May 2005
I love Kyoko's will to keep going to the end. Very sad, but I like it that way. Also a big Takeshi fan. Great acting and a great story even if a little farfetched at times
miriya52 · 2 Mar 2005
As much as I love takeshi, this drama is overly dramatic and gets boring quick. plus it is not very believable thus does not draw you into the plotline.
shiruchsn · 13 Nov 2004
It was the first drama I have watched and there's something special on it that makes me watch it at least once a year, and cry all times I watch to it.
The story is original, but a bit unrealistic at the same time. Themes like AIDS, family, friendship, love, life's importance are so well approached that will let you think about them after the end of every each episode. There's intensity in this show, in every scene, in every dialogue.
Takeshi Kaneshiro is brilliant but Kyoko made it. Of course she cries a lot and it can be a little boring at times, but she did a great perfomance on it. Maybe the only one good perfomance she did.
This drama deserves a 10, but since is a bit unrealistic, I would give it a 9.
And prepare your tissues box before watching it.
moluska tatami · 9 Oct 2004
not so bad... i luv the ending .. altough i alwiz feel chooked with takeshi smoking habit...
lamy2 · 7 Aug 2004
Kamisama was hooked me with its story about a man who has truly love to a girl altough she got AIDS. I also want a boyfriend like him^-^ And also it took Kaneshiro and Kyoko as the cast who were my favorite artists. You know why i just gived 8 points???? absolutely cuz it was sad ending.>o<
Hiro Toyo · 1 Dec 2003
There is so much originality in the story and the acting is so intense you can really relate to the characters. It is definitely a tear jerker and if you really let yourself into the story, you will appreciate how carefully the story was written and how everything ties in nicely at the end. The only down side is it's a bit slow, but all dramas were pretty slow back then, almost six years ago. So for those who are used to watching the faster paced dramas of nowaday, be prepared.
joychin · 26 Oct 2003
All the cast in the show are great.They acted very well especially takeshi kaneshiro aka kam sing mo and kyoko fukada.It is a very nice show but i hate the ending because it was so sad..... .
But overall, EXCELLENT!!
Samuel · 17 Aug 2003
I recommend to all reader to watch this drama...
Guarantee you will drop your own tears.... if not.. you are abnormal... hehehehe.....
But sure it is a nice story.................................
dys199 · 15 Aug 2003
An amazing dorama, both lead actors delievered amazing performances. Great story line and a terrifc theme song. A most watch dorama for all dorama fans out there!
dys199 · 15 Aug 2003
An amazing dorama, both lead actors delievered amazing performances. Great story line and a terrifc theme song. A most watch dorama for all dorama fans out there!