Fan reviews: Mukodono!

pash · 14 Sep 2011

I had huge expectations for this dorama (having Takeuchi Yuko and Nagase Tomoya as leads...plus Shinohara Ryoko among the supporting actors!) but imho it was quite disappointing...I din't find it well written at all, dialogues were even boring at times and the plots were, again imho, way too plain/obvious/cheesy.

The leads have played better roles than these and the supporting cast had a mixed performance imho: some of them (Utsui Ken and Danta Yasunori most of all) were good, others (particularly Akiyoshi Kumiko! >__<) were really annoying...

It's more like a 5.5/10, but not being able to cast that vote I'll give it a 6/10.

ester_grace · 23 Dec 2010

Very annoying but sweet family..
Lovely sakura
Cool yuichiro
Cute tsutomu

MonsterZero65 · 15 Aug 2010

I really enjoyed the whole premise of this drama. It was so well acted and so fun. I enjoyed it from start to finish. Certainly not for everyone as it is a bit cheesy but if you are okay with that then you will love it.

MonsterZero-65 · 13 Nov 2009

I found this hilarious at times a little repetitive at other times but very enjoyable. I wished for a bit more developement but other than that it was a great drama well worth checking out. You can't help but cheer on the charachters.

Wynter · 26 Mar 2008

This drama is overrated. If I werenft such a fangirl, I would have given this drama a 7/10, which for me means gmediocreh.

I liked the concept and the storyline wasnft bad, but I found the plot to be drawn out. Especially in the last few episodes. I mean, regardless of the fact that Tomoya-kun AND Yuko-chan were both on screen, I sometimes got bored.

Donft get me wrong. I LIKED the drama. But it could have been two episodes shorter.

The cast was superb. If anything, it was the talent that held my attention. Yuko-chan is, of course, my favourite actress. Period. Tomoya-kun is my ultimate wet-panty-causer. Aside from these two, you have Akiyoshi Kumiko, who plays my favourite character (Kaede); Shinohara Ryoko, who is the most charismatic actress Ifve come across; Utsui Ken, enuff said; and even Kamiki Ryunosuke, who is the cutest lilf boy EVAH.

There were a lot of great moments between the Arai family members and each character was strong and willful. I can understand the high ratings of this show, but I blame these very ratings for causing the writers to draw out an otherwise entertaining drama. >>sigh<<

shari · 30 Jan 2008

A dumbed-down drama in which a pop star invades an ordinary family to play busybody and village idiot. When not acting the buffoon, Nagase Tomoya sputters moralistic speeches as hollow as the music score. My heart goes to the behind-the-scene janitor who has to mop the gallon of tears Mr. Pop Star sheds every time he gets emotional.

Sehla Mizerable · 11 Dec 2007

YARGHH.. This drama is too good! I love it!

I nearly had a nosebleed when i saw how hot nagase tomoya is.

+ for the casting.

yetters · 31 Aug 2006

This is a good, heart-felt, family-oriented drama. It has a tendency to go overboard sometimes, but the entire series was really very entertaining. The popstar angle was incredibly funny and I think the series clicked [the first time] because there is an associated fascination with popstars. Tomoya Nagase pulled off the suave-on-the-outside, geek-on-the-inside Sakuraba Yuichiiro very well. I was surprised by the sheer decency of his acting. :p The other family members were also highly interesting... I almost thought everyone was a basketcase. Then I settled to thinking the eldest sister was the crazy one.

It really was very amusing.

Susan · 5 Aug 2006

As far as ridiculous dramas go, this one takes first prize! From this point on I will never be able to take Nagase Tomoyo seriously. But at the same time, he should be praised for his undeniable mastery of portraying completely unbelievable and stupid characters. At times I found this series mildly amusing, and it's not completely unwatchable, but sometimes it just went way too over the top! I'll pass on Mukodono 2003.

leothina · 16 Jul 2006

kawaii couple!!

k4g0me · 29 May 2006

I didnt like Sakura. I thought she was really cute at times when she interacted with Yuiichiro but...toward the end I thought she needed more character....she was such a coward...that really messed it up for me...I didnt think she would be that helpless. But aside from that, it really was a funny funny drama. It made me lol many times.

muffin707 · 3 May 2006

Hilarious and original. Wondered why someone haven't come up this is idea before, well maybe they have but I havent seen it. It was refreshing. His off stage character was so dorky and lovable. But I like both of his personalities.

Electro43 · 23 Apr 2006

This was enjoyable from start to finish. So was the "Lonely toothbrush song," which was good since they played it in every episode.

This was a really good family oriented dorama and was enjoyable on many levels. Really gives a different glimpse on a stars personal life.

On an aside, I bought a Tokio CD after watching this Dorma.

Antique Pop · 7 Dec 2005

It wasn't exactly the best drama I've seen, but it doesn't mean that I didn't find this drama enjoyable and yet touching at the same time. It was the typical type of drama: cheesy with a bit of comedy. I had a great time watching it though, especially since the drama wasn't all about the love story but it gives special importance to family.

I found Tomoya Nagase really silly, funny and good looking. I was contented with his performance, overall. Takeuchi Yuko is adorable! Sakura got annoying at times for me, but most of the time she was just being cute and hilariously mushy. And a special mention to Shinohara Ryoko, because I thought she stood out and she's absolutely beautiful and very talented. :)

gohmifune · 17 Aug 2005

It's really between a 6 and a 7 I feel. The show has a number of issues, but at the same time it ahs strengths. I think really the show accomplishes nothing, they end up where they began essentially. Acting is solid and the TWO songs that are in the show are likable, but you may get sick of them. All the characters are done well except the main couple who don't really get much in the ways of development or screentime compared to everyone else. It's a good show sometimes, and sometimes I press pause and go read a comic book for an hour then come back to watch 15 more minutes. Classic cheesy drama, but I'm glad I watched it.

damsel · 11 Jun 2005

The story is simple yet very entertaining.... Yu chan and Sakura are so good together! hope to have another mokudono starring Nagase Tomoya and Takeuchi Yuko.

tInoltin · 7 May 2005

Touching, Happy, & enjoyable!! The heroin for this Mukodono is better.. Such an amazing family drama......!! I want my own Sakuraba Yuichiro~

Tu_triky · 29 Mar 2005

A feel good comedy with it's share of heart ache and pain. A bit formulaic in its execution but nonetheless enjoyable to watch. If you've seen Otousan and/or Oyaji don't expect something fresh but if you enjoy indulging in those types of shows this is one drama you can't afford to miss! Great acting by both male and female leads respectively. I really enjoyed Ryoko Shinohara as Satsuki (nee-chan) Arai. Pulled off the cool, well-finished woman off perfectly!! O, just watch it...you'll like it :)

aizawa^hase · 13 Mar 2005

i love this drama very very very much! just finish watching it for the 10th time. couldnt forget nagase's face in this drama. so kakkoi n kawaii at the same time. i wish i can be sakura so that i can be by his side anytime.

ben_soh23 · 11 Mar 2005

Another of my all time favourite (ranked way up there wif GTO)... this is one drama tt cannot be missed.... i was crying during nearly every episodes (as was the case wif mukodono 2003) and this show is funni like hell too... loved the role of yuichiro sakuraba (nagase tomoyo is way too likable in this role)... takuechi yuko is also veri likable and sweet as his wife..... i personally loved shinohara ryoko (too bad she's not tt popular in japan), so seeing her in this show was a big bonus.... lastly, the song "Hitoribotchi no Haburashi" is juz too nice!!!