A very well-written drama
9 / 10shingo_smap · 2006
This must be the most touching, thought-provoking, inspiring and well-written drama I've ever watched. The plot is very well-thought out and refreshing, with hardly any cliches (which is quite a feat considering the number of dramas that have been made by now...).
The first 6 episodes we're admittedly quite boring, and the storyline was quite slow-paced, without much excitement. However, I feel that this is a necessary evil, as it is during these couple of episodes that we get to see the relationships between the main characters develop properly, before they face the immense obstacles that the 2nd part of the series brings them. I'm very sure that the relationships wouldn't be as convincing if the drama started had out not long before the 7th episode instead.
I won't say too much about the plot in the 2nd part, as it would be far more interesting for you to discover when you watch it yourself. However, I'd like to say that this drama has taught me quite a few good lessons... Not to mention that the relationships between the friends in the show are extremely heart-warming and 'real'.
All in all, this drama is fantastic. It has everything that makes a good drama -- a great cast, refreshing plot, good character and relationship development. This is the type of drama you will feel is worth your time watching, because it not only entertains you (like most of the shallow, crowd-pleasing dramas that are all over the place now), it also sets you thinking.