Fan reviews: Mukodono 2003

Limes · 9 Jun 2008

Inevitably, this drama will be compared with its predecessor, the original Mukodono, but this certainly isn't a sequel to it - in fact, it seems to be more of a remake than anything else. The characters have totally changed, with the exception of the star, Sakuraba Yuuchiro. With a bigger budget than what was had with Mukodono, Sakuraba Yuuichiro returns, and this time, he's not just a superstar - he's a megastar! Despite the glitz and the glam, and the good cast, the drama is rather weak.

My first complaint: there is hardly any chemistry between Minami and Yuuichiro. The whole courtship from the time they met to him proposing to her was a rushed and botched job; there were no emotions between them, only script.

Second: stupid gags aren't comedy and are not fun. It's just lame and stupid.

So why a 7? (Surely because I'm a Tomoya-fan.) Well, I thought the acting was really rather good, despite the roles and the script they were given. Once again, Nagase overacts to a endearing, lovable degree - and that's what I love about him. The two older female leads were excellent in their respective roles. Shinohara Ryoko once again was in her element; I wished she had been given a bigger role for all her talent.

Not to mention 'Omae yanai to akannen' is a rather sweet song to listen to.

Overall, it was watchable, but not particularly re-watchable. I loved the cast and the acting, but the storyline was generally weak and sometimes unbelievable. Despite its flaws, I still managed to sit through all episodes without once rolling my eyes or walking away, so - a seven.

akitsu · 7 Feb 2006

The first impression of the drama was quite good. Cast also wasnt that bad. But! While watching I start to ask myself what the *** is going on here?! The whole story is just sooo absurd and I believe that the scenarist wanted to create a comedy, but it didnt work out. Too bad...

shikirocks · 13 May 2005

Don't watch ths!!!!

aizawa^hase · 14 Mar 2005

i think this drama is second after mukodono! even though the original mukodono! is better, nagase is in his best as usual. plus, they remain the woman who plays satsuki in mukodono! and now in this drama she is back as nishie. this drama is highly recommended!

ben_soh23 · 11 Mar 2005

great drama, although i have to minus one mark for the ending (a bit ridiculous).... watched both "mukodono"s and i really cant decide which one is better (although alot of ppl loved the original better)... i think mukodono 2003 showed a different part of sakuraba yuichiro... 2003 focus more on his longing for his mother, which i can relate to (the first mukodono, i cannot relate to him being devastated due to someone tt is not even close to him).... nagase tomoyo is great as yuichiro sakuraba, super convincing (as both the nerd and the star)and the bigger budget for this 2003 version make him look more like a superstar (the bigger amount of fans and security guards).... noriko sakai is so gd in her role (which is pretty different from takeuchi yuko's role in the first) tt i want to marry her n bring her home!!!haha... loved the song "Omae yanai to akan nen", such a romantic song!!! this is one drama tt made me cried during nearly every episodes.... P.s i really like shinohara ryoko too... she's juz so sexy....

juliana_phang · 5 Dec 2004

doesn't cause an instant addiction to viewers, but it becomes more interesting as the story unfolds. it's a slight disappointment not seeing takeuchi yuko in the 2003, but sakai noriko was nonetheless marvellous.

joychin · 17 Nov 2004

This drama is just as nice as the first one but i just can't understand why people still prefer the first drama.

sparklie · 27 Jul 2004

Indeed, this isn't even half as good as the original series. Even though Tomoya-kun's role is still acted out to his best but I'd say the plot is kinda disappointing. At times when they tried to create some humourous atmosphere, I don't find any reason to laugh. Unlike the original series..I laughed, and I cried. It managed to bring out the emotions in me. But not the 2003 version. I practically had to force myself to the end.

Fyxyse · 14 Apr 2004

i don't know why a lot of people prefer the first one. to me, 'Mukodono 2003' is definitely better and funnier . the song which sakuraba sings in this drama is also better.

iedot · 26 Feb 2004

not bad... but not quite good as mukodono before...

iedot · 1 Feb 2004

well.. i really luv sakuraba yuichiro.. but mukodono 2003 was quite dissapointed...

seven · 31 Dec 2003

ISHIHARA NISHIE is ARAI SATSUKI[MUKODONO]

Hiro Toyo · 26 Dec 2003

I was really looking forward to this "sequel", if you could call it that. This is not a continuation of the original, but rather a sort of "parallel universe" of the first. In another world, Ichiro falls in love and everything happens again, and the only other character that's the same as the original is the boss, other than that, everyone else is totally different. Also, he marries into another family, and his personality is the same. The writers tried their best to work the same magic of the first, but still come up with something original so we don't feel we are watching the same drama. I can only say they tried to tackle something that's way beyond their league, because they failed miserably. But without the high expectations coming off the first drama, I would say it wasn't a bad drama, especially for those that haven't watched the first one. But it would be impossible to those, myself included, to watch this one with the same mindset as those who have never seen the first, unless of course, we also find a way to cross into that paralle universe.

hydea · 18 Dec 2003

i must say that the first movie is better...
but still i like nagase in this movie...

but the woman....
still like the old ones..

windrider · 8 Dec 2003

The first one was miles better. Even if you didnt watch the first one i wouldnt recommend this. Lame and tries to be a touching show but 9 out of 10 times fail miserably. Only saving grave is tomoya and maybe noriko, but still, a miserable waste of time.