Fan reviews: Kurosagi

ester_grace · 14 Dec 2010

Yamapi was cool and also funny,great chemistry with maki, unique story and good themesong by yamapi

jdoramadotcom · 5 Oct 2009

The world of con games is ripe with dramatic possibilities, and there's no question that KUROSAGI delivers on the ones that count. Each week's plot reveals a new twist on this theme, and the stories are always tense and well-plotted.

That said, the cast seems to be not quite up to the challenge. Or maybe it's because the dialog needs to be sharper, the human situations more detailed. Regardless of the reasons, there's unrealized potential here at every turn.

chazarst · 14 Jul 2009

The first episode was interesting, but it was clearly misleading.
I was thoroughly disappointed by the ending and the plot in general.
Should avoid this drama unless you are a hardcore fan of the lead actor / actress.

SPOILER

Other things that annoyed me includes:
1. The stalker-ish cop. Every time he laughed, I felt like throwing something across the room. (I have nothing against the actor, but the laugh was just creepy).
2. Yukari. Throughout the drama, I thought she was a horrible friend. The scene where she made up with Tsurara at the last 10 minutes of the last episode was unnatural and unrealistic.
3. Tsurara's senpai. What was the point of her character?
4. Katsuragi. How he got to his position of power was never fully explained, and I was annoyed by the fact that he kept spitting out his food.

natzumi04 · 11 May 2009

happy ending

djorhe · 11 Jan 2009

Probably its script follows the manga, the story is simply great. From the first episode you see a unique show. Two beautiful looking starrings Yamashita Tomohisa and Horikita Maki did a good job. The inspector, Sho Aikawa from Zebraman, also is a very intersting character, trying to catch Kurosaki but secretly approves Kurosagi's swindles. He really colors the drama.
The OST is by Yamashita Kousuke (also Composer Hana Yori Dango OSTs) and I think is the strongest part of the show.
A 8/10 is well deserved for producers making this beautiful story come to life.

doublemask · 9 Oct 2008

A swindler who swindles from other swindlers to help those who have been swindled. I guess you could say it's something like a modern day Robin Hood, but a darker version. The on-screen chemistry between Yamashita Tomohisa and Horikita Maki is good and natural. No over acting at all. The only problem is the inspector's laugh which sounds forced and fake. Yamazaki Tsutomo's acting is also something that should not be missed. Some cases may be a bit dull, but if you ignore that and just stick to the main plot, you'll have a good drama that's worth your time.

eiza · 10 Sep 2008

Really awesome and good drama..Must watch it..

jed_ka · 24 May 2008

I think the very exciting series, each episode, there is a new outfit of Kurosagi!
He looks very sexy with his stylish hair!

Highly recommended! -->-->--> Bang

tinx3 · 20 Jan 2008

I liked it a lot. BANG!

aprillllala · 12 Nov 2007

as of right now, i'll give it a C grade (passing) i'm on episode 3 but it's pretty good. maki's character is just a tad annoying right now because she keeps playing the protagonist and i guess i just don't like it..

but yamapi, aside from his overgrown piece of hair in his bangs that i reallllly want to chop off, is doing a decent job of being a "swindler". i think this drama's plot is pretty good!

mujji · 22 Oct 2007

horikita maki done a great job!!

himitsu-kun · 14 Aug 2007

I just finished watching the last episode and to tell you the truth, I'm not that surprised nor that disappointed. They always try to leave room for a special. Anyway, the first half of the episodes I thought were pretty good in their script. Some of the cases were rather convenient but at least entertaining. The second half was pretty much about Kurosaki and Yoshida, I mean Yoshikawa. I think these two actors did a pretty good job acting together. The swindling cases towards the end were too simple. I was just really bothered by Yukari. This obtuse love triangle storyline is old and just annoying. Why is there never any real competition instead of the usual evil sabotage that goes on?

The problem with so many dramas and even anime is that there is never a real or good ending. Another problem is filler episodes...To my surprise, this drama had neither of those. The episodes were never filler and always somewhat relevant. The ending I didn't mind because you could guess that Kurosaki continues to swindle or Yoshikawa settles him down. Whatever it is, it didn't really matter. The only convenient flip typical in many endings is when the swindler in episode 1 rescinds her accusation against Kurosaki...but at least this was explained in a relevant manner!

Overall I give it a 7 because its good enough to watch but not good enough to be on your priorities of dramas to watch. Now if I can only get people to reseed Nobuta wo Produce...haven't seen that yet.

genkisushi · 8 Aug 2007

I just finished it and i totally loved it,the chemistry between YamaPi and maki is awesome and i loved the way YamaPi keeps calling Maki "YO,Yoshida.".I found out there will be a Kurosagi special coming up,cant wait to watch it.

Archaenon · 12 Jun 2007

I mean really. This is really really boring. I'm currently watching past ep 4 atm , after watching ep 1 when it was new. I'm still super bored. It has some ok parts , but all the other super boring confusing parts overshadow anything else. I dunno , I guess I'm just not into the plotline / acting.

ninjavsself · 30 May 2007

Another overrated JE dorama. I don't have much against Yamapi or Kame or Jun or Nino or whoever. I wish all the best for them but srsly I wish other actors even got a fucking chance. This one was okay. Not as good as NwP but still likable if a bit shallow and overwrought.

Jhvx · 22 May 2007

Very thrilling, the plot is so good, definitely I am waiting for Kurosagi II !!!!

Kiyomi L. Denise · 7 May 2007

What the heck?!
The so-called tactics were like... soooooooooo lame. Haihz, 3-year-old kid also know la... Shouldn't have listened to some people to buy this la...

Fyxyse · 13 Mar 2007

great storyline...cute cute cute YAMAPI !!! totally irritated with d actresses though...

de.br03r · 4 Mar 2007

found it by accident actually...(I watch it since i know there's MAKI-chan played in this series)...but i find the story is quite interesting too, it have a different theme from the others

Nye-Chan · 20 Jan 2007

I think this drama is great..I really like Yamapi's hair styles..so kawaiiii! ^ - " His acting so awesome..

And I won't forget to say: i looooove yamapi v ^ _ ^ v