Fan reviews: Kimi wa Petto

doramanoai · 4 Mar 2012

I really liked this drama. I think the characters had a lot of depth ("Momo" is not just a stay-at-home pet, which would probably be rather creepy...) Also, there's Matsumoto Jun.

iluvasiandrama · 31 Mar 2011

10 stars for one of the better dramas I have seen. Love MatsuJun and leading actress in this one. Many laughs and so sweet romance comedy to watch! Momo! :)

onewithmonkey · 2 Jan 2011

to cute!! i HIGHLY recommend! although i really wanted to punch Fukushima in the face, and yuri sounds like me with a cold, but way way awesome!!

ester_grace · 13 Dec 2010

I want a pet like momo too -,-

JOSIE-chan · 22 Aug 2010

I really enjoyed watching kimi wa petto, although it wasnt my favorite dorama of all time, it was still a very entertaining watch. As always matsumoto jun did a fabulous job of portraying MOMO, sumire's pet. I thought he did well in the acting, he was very cute to watch as momo but also very good when he was just takeshi. This dorama is very heart warming and so adorable, also very fun to watch. i didnt think it was predictable since my predictions were that she would end up with her senpai, but just like i had hoped, she ends up with momo <3 which was the perfect ending to a great story. koyuki did an amazing job as sumire and matsumoto was just incredible. loved it i give it a 10!

MonsterZero65 · 15 Aug 2010

What the heck? Great cast but the story really bored me to death. I could not really feel anything for any of the characters. It was so disappointing for me because I wanted to like this drama but I could not.

*Chappy* · 2 Apr 2009

I love Koyuki ^^ And Jun is great as always.

idiotcat · 2 Jan 2009

Where to begin!? the plot was idiotic, boring and the main characters were completely pathetic and as someone else put it, made you want to beat the shit out of them. This is the first thing I've seen koyuki in and frankly i thought she sucked. As for matsumoto PUKE; he's a terrible actor, he's hideous, and he should never disgrace tv with his sickening face ever again. In Japan i couldn't even stand to see him in commercials let alone watch him in a whole hour of crappy drama. The only redeeming quality of this drama is that Eita is in it, if only as a minor character (Junpei). Please don't waste your time on this drama. It was so stupid that halfway thru episode 5, I had to skip to the last one, hoping that the ending might somehow save the show but instead I could only bare to watch 25 minutes and threw out the entire drama. People keep saying that it's only good if you're a girl, but guess what? I'm a girl, and it's horrible. The only reason people seem to like this is because they have some sick fetish for matsumoto puke. He's not even good in Gokusen, he's just bareable- but at least the rest of Gokusen was good and the other characters made up for his suckiness.

anyhow, if it was possible to give a zero for this, I would.

amarielah · 14 Oct 2008

Okay, reading through some of these reviews, I can't help but feel a little bit defensive. I downloaded this drama with absolutely zero fangirling of any of the actors (yes, even of Matsumoto Jun), and zero expectations one way or the other. And what I got was one of the few Dramas since Hana Yori Dango that I just couldn't. Stop. Watching.

Firstly, I really, really identified with Sumire. Sure, I'm not a Japanese business professional, but she and I have many of the same emotional reservations, so I commiserated with her struggle.

Secondly, I really loved how the series dealt realistically with the pervasive misogyny in Japanese society, and all the shit that Sumire had to deal with simply because she had a uterus and boobs. Some of the most heart-wrenching moments of the series for me were Sumire's frustrations at being envied for her success, and at being disregarded and ridiculed in spite of her talents and hard work.

Thridly, I find it kind of ridiculous that anybody is watching JDrama, or any drama for that matter, expecting realism. Yes, the plot is unlikely, but no more unlikely than a commoner attending an elite school for the rich, and having the RICHEST guy there fall in love with her; no more unbelievable than a math teacher from a family of yakuza deciding to personally deal with the troubles of her delinquent students. What makes this Drama stand out for me was that it actually didn't stretch my willing suspension of disbelief, because the characterization was strong. I could *believe* that Takeshi would willingly become somebody's pet, I could *believe* that Sumire might just be desperate enough to ask him to become one. Then again, I'm a fan of unconventional romances, so the premise of the series doesn't squick me at all. Especially after all the development that the relationship undergoes over the course of ten episodes. And that was the biggest pro about this series, for me at least: The characters were fully fleshed out, and they underwent subtle and believable development -- something that many shoujo-esque romances lack.

Lastly, I found its commentary on love and relationships absolutely fascinating, whether I agree with all of its moral assertions or not. It actually made me *think*, which is something that I personally look for in the shows that I watch.

All in all, I would say that this is not a Drama that everyone will enjoy (and, judging from the other reviews on this website, my assessment is correct). It deals with subjects that may make some feel uncomfortable, it relies on character interaction for the vast majority of its conflict (meaning that there's very little in the way of 'action'), and the main premise of the series may in and of itself be too overblown (though, in my opinion, no more overblown than 99% of JDrama romances) for some viewers to stomach. But I strongly recommend that you give it a try, because you may very well love it as much as I did.

hello2ume · 10 Jul 2008

This was my first ever drama with Jun in it. And I loved it. The story is romantic, funny, heart warming, and beautiful at the same time. One of the reasons I loved it so much was Jun's character "Momo" and how he struck a chord with the woman and made her realize her vulnerability.

Limes · 18 May 2008

Reading the reviews and the comments, I must say that this show has certainly achieved what it probably set out to do: create controversy. The whole idea of a human adopting a human pet is, after all, difficult to accept; it goes too far beyond social norms. I'm all for unconventional plotlines, but this is a tad too difficult for me to stomach. Despite wholly understanding and sympathizing with the loneliness that brought both Sumire and Momo together in this strange and uneasy relationship - I still can't accept it.

Storyline aside, the acting was very good, especially Koyuki and Matsumoto Jun, who were obviously playing two-sided characters (hard Sumire vs sensitive Sumire; Momo vs Takeshi). But it was really the dancing that did it for me - it was breathtaking watching MatsuJun leap and bound effortlessly over the screen. If only there was more of it.

Overall - it was memorable because of its unconventional storyline, but that was also its down point in my case. I found it very disturbing how a human would submit himself willingly as another human's pet, even with all the loneliness that is in him. I think it takes a different sort of person to throughly enjoy this series.

jdoramadotcom · 29 Mar 2008

Kimi wa Petto has a concept that's almost fatally silly from the start: what happens when a good-looking guy (Jun Matsumoto) offers to become a busy career woman's (Sumire) dog?

It's preposterous, which is okay, but Sumire - called "Noh Mask" here - doesn't have the chops to render the comedy with the drama. Once we get past the unique concept, it falls into a predictable pattern. Matsumoto shows some skillful work; apparently for some, he's enough to make it work. I didn't buy it.

ryuuseigun · 27 Sep 2007

i want momo as my pet..=O

spaced_man · 23 Aug 2007

You've got to see this! Unique plot, funny script and amazing acting. It's THE best.

otakugirl · 3 Aug 2007

This is my favorite drama. Watching it, I cried about how similar my life is to Sumire-chan's. Particularly the scene where she is wearing the bear outfit in an amuzement park with her eyes pointing in different directions being so overqualified and so misunderstood. Sumire! Sumire!! Sumire!!! - just like MoMo said...

Archaenon · 12 Jun 2007

I just now joined , I wanted to show my love for this lovely drama.

dirtypink · 9 Jun 2007

Kimi wa Petto is obviously Shoujo: targeted for girls. I'd imagine most girl would appeal to this drama! Personally, I loved it. Though the plot is "ridiculous", as in suddenly asking a random boy to stay over, I find the relationship they have created, UNIQUE, SPECIAL and kind of TOUCHING really, it is not entirely "nonsense"... if u watch the drama, through the psychiatrist's advises, you will start to understand the drama---like I have! And for those claiming that this is totally unbelievable, please consider that not all dramas are movies are meant to recreate real life, it is the imagination of the authors and i thought that a change-something not possible in reallife-is refreshing and interesting! I loved the cast too, Jun fit as Momo, and Koyuki works really well as Sumire.

ninjavsself · 30 May 2007

Hmmm. I got a strange feminist feeling from this drama. Maybe it was just me. Anyway, nice leads, lots of humor and some saccharine romance. What's not to like?

bluescorpion · 24 May 2007

I don't know how to say the feelings. It's really strange when I saw this drama. There's something different but I can't point it out. A very good drama!! The actress is very good in her role.

bluescorpion · 27 Apr 2007

Good ideas. New concepts. I really like this drama. The best of all I have ever seen.