Fan reviews: Love Revolution

iluvasiandrama · 27 Mar 2011

I still laugh when I think of some parts. This drama was really good to watch. Not draggy but annoying, in a good way :)

bettebogart · 14 Feb 2008

I had been expecting an epic love story, but was very disappointed. The story dragged and the chemistry between the two main characters wasn't there for me. I found the secondary love stories, between her friend and the cook to be far more interesting.

Shindou · 14 Nov 2007

A pretty decent dorama. Makiko is a great lead actress and Fujiki Naohito plays a character he is quite familiar with interpreting. The rest of the cast do a fine supporting job with kudos to Ryoko for a lively performance. The only drawback of this series was the weakness of the plot in the second half as the series started to drag and the dorama seemed to lack the freshness with which it began. A fine job nevertheless and an enjoyable dorama overall.

Wynter · 26 May 2007

This is one of the few dramas that got me hooked right from the first episode. I remember finishing the first episode and thinking gwow, this one is gonna be goodh. And it was!

I started watching Love Revolution because Yonekura Ryoko was in it, and continued to watch it because of Esumi Makiko. What a beautiful, talented actress! Ifm surprised I havenft been exposed to her before, and Ifve quickly become a fan!

Although the love story is gtypicalh, the plot is not. It was handled with a lot of maturity befitting the situation of the main characters. The interaction between the characters was very real and their reactions to each other were raw and true. I was glad to come upon a drama where the main conflict for the female character was between career and marriage. The main female character was strong and stubborn and willful, and I was glad that she didnft have to sacrifice herself for happiness. This is the type of message that should be portrayed to young female viewersc not the trash that seems to make up some dramas.

I was a little unsettled by Suga (played by Fujiki Naohito) but it wasnft until the end that I realized that the viewer IS supposed to feel unsettled. Everything was cleared up at the end. Esumi Makiko was perfect in the role of Dr. Asaoka, and Yonekura Ryoko, as always, was brilliant as the charming, silly, but deep Endo Mariko. With such a gorgeous cast, itfs hard NOT to like this show.

The end was a little too perfect, but I was glad that it was. It balanced all the angst throughout the drama. If youfre a mature viewer looking for something you can relate to on a personal level, this is the perfect drama! I loved it, and highly recommend it to all.

shari · 21 Dec 2006

Another dame-without-a-brain falling for Mr. Wrong story. Here, the patient with the brainectomy happens to be a classy and attractive 32 year-old heart surgeon. Are we supposed to feel for her when she gets hurt and humiliated? 3 points for the nice little intros at the begining of each ep.

xinyi · 13 Dec 2006

eventho i'm only at episode 8 right now, and hvnt finish watching it yet, i'm loving this series to bits!! one of the best romance jdrama i've ever watched! very sweet, touching and warm drama! once u watch it, u'd get hook! : D a worth watching drama!

youhei_mito · 6 Feb 2006

i searched high and low for this drama due to rave reviews & ratings. however, now tat i have it, i couldnt bring myself to actually finish the whole set in one piece.
it is of course a decent drama, with nice soundtrack & a great line of cast. but the story is not as engaging as i've expected it to be. maybe it's just bcoz i'm used to more creative & fast-paced recent dramas. or maybe i simply had too high a hope on this.

hani · 26 May 2005

the best dorama i ever watched so romantic.....

effronterie · 10 Apr 2005

I don't understand why people think this dorama is so great. I fell for the hype and purchased it in DVD. It was just ok, I guess. It started out great, but dragged toward the middle, and toward the end it was almost excruciating. Also Ryoko Yonekura looks more cross-eyed that usual here.

ben_soh23 · 11 Mar 2005

well, i really like this show.... loved esumi makiko (she's so sexy!!!)!!! she's the main reason y i even buy this.... fujiki naohito was pretty gd as well (although i nv saw him b4 this).... veri sweet drama and a few scenes really broke my heart.... loved the ending as well.... and of course loved ken hirai "kiss of life"...

nieda · 19 Feb 2005

i can't decide which one i will choose.. love oshio manabu & fujiki naohito so much.. this dorama was splendid love story with a twist of humor.. the theme songs (kiss of life & way to love) was nice..

Fyxyse · 18 Jan 2005

i don't know why everyone gives very high marks for this story. to me, the story is very slow. it's plain and ordinary. nothing special about it. the chemistry does not exist between makiko esumi and fujiki naohito. they are a very ODD and WEIRD couple. too many illogical 'coincidences' occur; when mariko 'accidentally' sees yabuki coming out from kyoko's apartment, when mariko 'accidentally' sees yabuki kissing kyoko, when mariko 'just happen' to come to kyoko's working place while at the same time yabuki also comes to confess his love, when suga 'just happen' to step into the bar while yabuki 'just happen' to be kissing kyoko. well, i think those who gives high marks were overwhelm by fujiki-chan and oshio-chan charms. i can't really blame them though xD

Freestyler · 6 Jan 2005

The word L-O-V-E has been interpreted beautifully thru the acting, the script and of course not forgeting the director's hard work...Esumi Makiko and Naohito Fujiki look good together! LOVE REVOLUTION connotates the full aspect of love. A must watch for people who're in love, and those who believe in LOVE!

shiruchsn · 13 Nov 2004

Since I watched Makiko at Over Time, I tried to watch all dramas she did. She's pretty good, pretty funny and has such a great charisma! But maybe she's the only good thing in this drama series - Naohito and Manabu also, but because they're gorgeous, not because their acting skills are good.
The story is boring, the characters just didn't that impressive perfomance (just Makiko, as always), and it is too "wilted": there is no emotion on it (is this cast's fault or director's fault?).
But if you're a fan of Manabu or Naohito, it worths watching, they're simply gorgeous on it.

fnao · 15 Aug 2004

Superb cast and storyline, great theme songs.. what more could I possibly want from a dorama? The short pre-story is a sweet bonus which makes me add another 2 points!

naostar · 15 Aug 2004

Fantastic. It's got me hooked on right from the first episode till last one.

c_linxi · 9 Aug 2004

This has got to be the BEST dorama I've ever seen! (And really, it's not overrated) Great and surprising plot, great acting and chemistry between main characters is just superb! Particularly love the plot up to the point when Suga and Kyoko separate, but the last half was kinda draggy (probably cos I more and more can't wait till Suga-Kyoko is reunited!!)
Naohito is drop-dead gorgeous... wondering how come I only realize it now... And love this character Suga.. though sometimes he's so annoying with the playboy attitude, but he definitely made it it up at the end of each episode ^-^ Best scene: the 3 major kissing shots :) (their first meeting, under the rain and the aquarium scene!) This is one of dramas that I actually watched it all over again right after I finished watching, just in case there something I missed the first time around!

baybay2bonbon · 25 Jul 2004

this drama annoyed the hell out of me. the female lead actor was absolutely horrid! why did she have to wear those ugly clothes... white socks and black pumps? and when i finally started to like her better, she picks the doofus! jeez.

if you want to annoy yourself to death, watch this. you just might find yourself yelling at the tv.

harrison_sf · 22 Jun 2004

It really shows what love is all about. Each character is great and the never ending storyline makes you to want more of it. Totally awesome!!!

lady_arwen · 24 Apr 2004

this story is great.the theme song is great too. oshio manabu is veryyy cute!!1