Fan reviews: Koishite Shinitai

mrsmith10 · 6 Feb 2011

I feel some of the criticism I've read about this drama, particularly on Fukada Kyoko's character, is a bit harsh. Sure, she's a bit irritable at times and she stalked the guy she loved and sneaked into his apartment once, but I feel it's blown out of proportion. This occured only during the first two episodes out of what, twelve? Kyoko was more of a dork than "annoying" as other have put it. I really felt sad for her when Yuji broke her heart in episode 9. Dohmoto Tsuyoshi's character, Tokieda Yuji was pretty solid in this drama as well. I've only seen Tsuyoshi in this and Moto Kare, and from what I've seen, his character in this drama fits him better. He's tougher, doesn't put up with other people's crap but yet is gentle and caring. I felt the really interesting part of the drama was the character Junko. At first I hated Junko for her antics of stealing other girl's boyfriends but after the accident I think she matures really nicely. The soundtrack is awesome with Des'ree's "Life" and the Kinki Kids "To Heart." The story was written to accomodate Kyoko and Tsuyoshi's abilities, and I felt suited both actors really well. It was definitely well written. The only real major mishaps of this drama is that the coreography of the boxing matches is really terrible and it looks like they're just going through the motions. The punches look more like love taps. The last plot twist also felt slightly forced. But other than that and once you get past the first two episodes, I think this is an all-around solid drama.

ester_grace · 14 Dec 2010

a lil bit boring but overall it's good love story with great actor

ester_grace · 6 Oct 2010

So far this is the only one dorama of tsuyoshi i've watched. I like his role here as a boxer.

Wynter · 4 Feb 2009

So this was one of THOSE dramas. As an admirer of film production, I found this a TERRIBLE drama. The cinematography was inconsistent with limited variation in framing. The dialogue was mediocre, the storyline was weak, the plot was lame, and the actors/actresses were not at all passionate about their roles. Everything seemed so forced and fake.

However, I found the drama enjoyable to watch. Fukada Kyoko did not disappoint me. She was annoying and transparent, just as I expected. And yet for some reason, she convinced me that she WAS Toko. Something about the way the character was written and the way Fukada acted really clicked. Like Eve said, I really feel like this role was Fukadafs bestc and itfs not surprising to find that the role was written with her in mind. I guess the writers were looking for an easy way out.

Dohmoto, who is usually good, seemed to be in pain the entire time. I hated his character, and he seemed to hate it, too. Other than a few (rare) boxing scenes, he seemed disconnected and uninterested. I wasnft once convinced that his character was in love with Toko.

But I liked the angst. I liked the pathetic obstacles and the misunderstandings. When Toko was hurt by the selfish Yuji, I really felt for her. The drama for me is like one of those trashy romance novels. We all hate them, but when we pick up one to read, we enjoy it through the duration in which it lasts.

popdod · 25 Jul 2008

Watched it because of the great casts. But isn't one of the most touching romance story. Great theme songs though.

rendy_pranadithya · 25 Nov 2006

again.. just as same as sos, the drama was very depended on the strength of act of kyoko

youhei_mito · 19 Feb 2006

i never thought dohmoto-fukada pairing up would actually work on-screen. but somehow it did. :) guess the mood of the show + its great soundtrack helped out too.

this is a light-hearted love story about a girl who tags along her boy-of-dream just to get him to notice her. the guy seems nonchalant but of course falls for her eventually. the storyline may be predictable but still worth watching

N*A*Z*U*N*A · 29 Jan 2005

This was the very first drama with Kyoko i watched. I absolutely loved it! It was really cute and sweet. My fav type of dramas! A mix of luv and comedy, what could be better?

kikkuman · 25 Sep 2004

a cute girl breaking into ur house, following u everywhere, and somehow get u to fall in luv with her...

this is ur fav show

lordgus · 7 Jul 2004

I watched up to ep 10 and then I couldn't take it anymore. Fukada Kyokos character is so annoying that it hurts. She behaves like a 10 year old throughout the whole drama. Ne ne ne ne ne ne...... Maybe I will finish watching this series later. I'm kind of curious how it ends. I sincerely hope, though, that they don't get together. I wouldn't wish for such a horrible thing to happen to Tsuyoshi Doumoto, who played his part well.

duba878 · 31 May 2004

Just a typical love story, nothing special. The story moves very slow and wasn't very touching. I found Toko to be quite annoying and Yuji to be very uncaring. I do not understand how Toko could fall in love with him. Also found Yuji's physical appearance weak to be considered as a boxer. They should've find someone who is buff to play that role.

ephesus · 11 May 2004

This drama would be about 1000x better if kyoko-chan could act her way out of a wet-paper bag. Don't get me wrong, she's the cutest thing ever, but her acting is HORRIBLE, i'm talking REALLY BAD. Everybody else in the drama did a good job.

Winter · 16 Apr 2004

Mostly in the bland area, though.

Okay, maybe I'm a bit harsh. But lets be real. Kyoko isnt a good actress. In fact, she's not even a good singer. Sure, she's cute, but thats about all. There were times when she sparked a chuckle out of me, but the problem with that, is most of those times it was unintentional; not good for an actress to do.

As for the male lead, I forget his name, and it really doesnt matter seeing as he's a darn Kinki Kid, he isnt that great of an actor either; at least not on this show. I've seen him in other shows act much better. Maybe this was just a bad role choice for him.

Regardless, I'd still say this was worth watching, just for the sheer stigma that flowed around the drama. It was carried well by the supporting roles, and the theme, and underlying score of the drama was enough to keep me watching until the end.

Baka Senpai · 26 Mar 2004

i liked the boxin and fighting music...fits pretty well...tsuyoshi looks pretty cool in this one...struttin out physique and boxing power, actin wise pretty good as well, as teh lonewolf...kyoko...well...she wus her normal self, kinda chubby, annoying and cute at times...hara looked kinda ape-ish for some reason when she has her hair up...haH, her acting was alrite...supporting cast was ok...plotwise pretty typical la...most of teh fightin scenes pretty cool...if you're into Tsuyoshi (he looks best in this one, outta the 3 dramas i've seen him in so far) or Kyoko (she looks pretty wacky compared to the more recent ones i've seen her in), then i guess u shud give this one a shot...otherwise, this is not worth your time...unless you're up for some action drama with predictable plot devices

risumonki9 · 25 Feb 2004

Fukada Kyoko is super cute & adorable in this drama. Almost to the point that made me think she was a stalker.. and one of those girls who are engrossed with the idea of LOVE. BUT still really cute and Dohmoto Tsuyoshi is great!

Nermal · 6 Feb 2004

At first.. I was strongly annoyed by Fukada's character.. I really kept watching it because Tsuyoshi's acting skills are really good. I still didn't really like her towards the end (too.. perfect!! even for a stalker!) but I did like that it wasn't the 'perfect' story all the way. Wouldn't watch it again but still worth the look if you have time.

enazekinaz · 10 Jan 2004

simple drama..everything is predictable..

Ryo_San · 29 Oct 2003

Its amazing in this drama how one VERYgirl can meet a man and give him soooooooooooo much support and be soooooooo loyal to him as far as his boxing career goes. And also loves him. I dont like the way Yuji kun treated Toko in much of this series tho. But in the end he found out who he really needed

Tokeida Yuji · 27 Oct 2003

GREAT ACTING BY DOHMOTO AND KYOKO FUKADA IS SO KAWAIIII... COMBINED WITH A GOOD STRONG STORYLINE

joychin · 26 Oct 2003

Did you all realize that tsuyoshi hunched alot in the movie?