Fan reviews: Mayonaka no Ame

Wynter · 9 Aug 2009

Will I remember Midnight Rain a few months from now? Probably not, but it was good while it lasted.

This is one of those dramas where the actors/actresses involved carry the show above anything else. Oda Yuji, Abe Hiroshi, and Ishiguro Ken are all actors I've admired in other dramas, and it was great to see all three of them play such different roles. This was my first drama with Matsuyuki Yasuko and I thought she was wonderful. She was so believable in her emotions and position that I felt only Nagatsuka Kyozo could match her episode after episode.

The story line is interesting, but I found the plot points a little too coincidental. Everything fit so flawlessly that this flawlessness became a loop hole.

Overall, good show, but I probably won't watch it again. It's great for those who like medical dramas, politics, and a little mystery.

browsguy · 4 Jun 2007

Just a little over the top with electrical storms every day, even late fall in Tokyo.

Shindou · 12 Mar 2006

This drama is one of the best I've seen, Yuji, Yasuko, Hiroshi and Kyozo make this a great watch keeping me hooked to the unravelling mystery. The filming for this series was very well done (something I usually don't feel too much of that in other series) and the music was definitely appropriate. Overall, with its nicely mysterious plotline, this is one of my favourite dramas ever!

ichiban_noodles · 25 Feb 2005

It's not clear how much of a good guy or not Yuji Oda is in this dorama. Certainly not at first. He comes off as brooding and detached, with a strong case of brilliant surgeon god-complex. His intentions and motivations are mysterious. The same goes for the other characters.

The pervasive rainstorms and water adds to the overhanging dark mood. There are no "light" moments here. For awhile, I found myself more attracted to the brief moments of the interaction of the hospital President's family life. Though highly dysfunctional, the middle son and youngest daughter seemed to be the most clear cases of "pure of heart" people. Everyone else were just gloomy shadows in an enigmatic, dark mystery.

As the storyline unfolds, the characters start emerging from the hazy shadows and it'll definitely draw you in. I can't say this is "grab you by the throat" kind of suspense. Things develop at a measured pace with things revealed like the occasional lightning bolt. Then you get more rain. Make sure you have an umbrella, raincoat and flashlight. Stick with it and you'll end up thinking, "yeah, that was all right."

Boogoo8 · 19 Nov 2004

Real out-standing storyline that kept you wandering what would come next! Felt 100% great to watch it.

salsayanni · 28 Feb 2004

I have seen the above drama ( Mayonaka no ame or Midnight Rain ) last year and must admit it's been some time since I've seen a suspense medical drama , something like Heaven Coins .

What got me attracted to this drama is instead of the usual love stories it has some exciting scenes in each episode to make us want to follow more . From beginning we are unsure who is the good and the bad and the 2 leads with mysterious background

Thrown in some family conflicts , medical drama and police investigation we got some exciting plot

For the cast Oda Yuji manage to potray a cool surgeon which is different from all his previous roles , not to mention the ever talented Abe Hiroshi who just look so smart & cool at the same time ! and also Ken Ishiguro .

For those of you who really want a detail synopsis with some spoilers you can go to the below site to read a very good review

http://www.spcnet.tv/reviews/review.php?rID=116

To anyone who like suspense drama like Sleeping Forest , Ice World and medical drama you would love this

salsayanni · 28 Feb 2004

Woa this series is quite exiting even from the start , it's a medical drama with a difference with suspense , mystery and family conflicts thrown in .

With superb cast such as Oda Yuji , Abe Hiroshi ,

vash_donutangel · 26 Feb 2004

It's very interesting to see Furikaereba Yatsu ga Iru and then Mayonaka no Ame...:} Yuji does a very good job.

jdfan · 27 Apr 2003

Oda Yuji is back to his typical good guy role, a doctor this time, in a hospital setting. Ysauko Matsuyuki is just beautiful. This is one of those mysteries that will keep you until the end. Not well known but this is one of the top show in that season. Worth watching. Also. good performance from the cast...