Fan reviews: Pride

bbbrazilll · 11 Mar 2007

I don't know much about hockey so I really enjoyed all hockey scences. They looked pretty realy to me. And of course, Kimura was sooooooo hot here. He and Yuko made great chemistry. There were also some dragging moments which mostly for sub-characters but overall, the plot was very nice. And Queen's songs made the mood more and more excited...
A really must-watch drama for any Asian drama fan ^^

8thSin · 23 Jan 2007

It's a lot cheesier than I'm used to from a KimuTaku series. And whole "Maybe" thing was stupid as hell.
However, I love Takeuchi Yuuko, and the although the whole final episode was incredibly predictable, it was written nicely.

Definite watch for Hockey fans and Kimura fans, watch only if you have time otherwise.

sixfigure · 17 Jan 2007

a must-watch show

sixfigure · 17 Jan 2007

This is a great show to watch, don't be fooled by the viewership percentage

GB_345 · 4 Dec 2006

I have watched this drama for many many time..It's very cool!!

Takuya's so smart & Yuko's very cute!! (> ,, <)**

GB_345 · 4 Dec 2006

I have watched this drama for many many time!! Cool~ Takuya's so smart & Yuko's very cute!!! (> ,, <)

skydiver · 17 Nov 2006

simply brilliant! short haired suave and charming kimura is so compatible with the gorgeous female lead! i love the story plot, i love ice hockey, i love everything in the show. i've watched it almost 10 times. simply great.

pipipi · 4 Nov 2006

I didn't even like Kimura Tamuya. Now I do. This show is great!

lovetine · 24 Sep 2006

Where can I get/buy this PRIDE DVD with english subtitle? I am in Japan now, and through internet the only this DVD with english subttl is inly provided in USA. They don't provide international order. Somebody pliz tell, coz I must have this DVD, since I love it so...much

Wynter · 20 Sep 2006

This drama is about an athlete. But if you stop there, you would be lying to yourself and to all the ignorant people out there who have yet to be enlightened by this drama.

Pride is perhaps the best love story I have ever seen. The relationship is like a flower. We see it in the form of a bud, and then slowly, and effectively, it begins to blossom. Nothing is rushed in this drama. Everything moves according to time, which is what makes the love story so precious.

This is also the first drama I saw where the actors are eye-candy for all the FEMALE viewers! YAY!

Kimura Takuya was brilliant. I had some initial reservations because he seemd more popular than gifted. But after watching him here, I can truly admit that he has a lot of talent. His subtle facial expressions are grand. Takeuchi Yuko is very sweet and her slow speech/drawl in this drama is effective. Kawaii!

I found the ending only slightly disappointing. I didn't like the fact that Aki was made to wait yet again for a man, but no worries. It takes nothing away from the love story as a whole.

The plot revolving around Halu and his insecurities is perhaps what makes this drama a work of art. To see him struggle with himself emotionally is simply marvelous. Well done!

reft111 · 10 Sep 2006

-A very good drama, really makes me stick to it
-Excellent role played by both Halu & Aki (MAYBE).
-Some parts are stereotype like other dramas.. such as winning in very last minute of the match.. It's kinda boring..
-This drama is a bit simillar to Good Luck...
-If you watch it, you gonna love it... Puraido da!!

cheekyangel65 · 10 Jul 2006

Best drama for me...I love KimuTaku in his hockey uniform.

AZNBryan · 10 Jul 2006

I don't understand how this drama could be on the TOP10.
Yes it's a good drama.. but I didn't think it was that great.
BAD MUSIC.. maybe
you gotta love the QUEENS.
BAD ACTORS.. maybe
Takeuchi Yuko shines a lot in this dorama.
Wasn't too impress with KimuTaku, but he was okay.
BAD SUBPLOTS.. MUST BE
The main story was good, even though it was really draggy.
BUT subplots were boring. I didn't find them interesting at all.
Overall.. aside from the boring/draggy parts.. it's an above average drama.

mandaraya · 7 Jul 2006

all i can is that kimura is the best actor ever! he's one of kind!

red_autumn · 9 May 2006

Such a romantic drama! Everyone did a perfect job.. the actors, scriptwriters, composers, etc. Fell in love with the plot & characters. Beautiful story of pride & love.

muffin707 · 19 Apr 2006

Felt like I was watching an American drama except the actors were Japanese. My first T Kimura drama, thought he did a great job acting out his role.

Antique Pop · 3 Apr 2006

I'm not a big fan of hockey, or even a huge Takuya Kimura fan at that, but I watched this because I had nothing else to watch one afternoon. :P At first I was neutral about this; the story seemed nothing spectacular. But well, turns out that this drama is very enjoyable and fun to watch!

Yuko Takeuchi is love. I really find this actress pretty and I like the way she carries her roles (cute and funny in Mukodono and Queen of Lunch). Her character Aki is quite a difference from the bubbly personalities of the other roles I've seen her in. KimuTaku was so cute in this drama, those I have noticed that he always plays these kinds of characters. The thing I loved the most in this drama was the camaraderie among the members of the hockey team and the support they give for each other.

I found the cheesy ending quite laughable and old-fashioned but I'm glad it was a happy one ;P Good drama.

youhei_mito · 27 Mar 2006

first off, i just want to say tat i'm not a kimura fan. (just to show tat i din watch this drama for the sake of drooling over him ^_^). anyway, with tat said, i still have to admit this is one heck of a good drama. superb storyline, cast was well chosen, soundtrack was on par. they even had several trademark gestures tat are really amusing.

i'm also going out of my way just to say -- kimura's acting skill is seriously a step ahead of the rest (yeah, i'm serious). no wonder he's like the breakthrough in jdrama.

pandaguitarist · 8 Mar 2006

i don't even know how to explain this, but i fell in love with the drama as soon as i started watching it. it's incredible to see such a well-rounded drama with a lot of plot and character development. the romantic moments are amazing; kimura and takeuchi had GREAT chemistry. the side casts are entertaining as well. it's authentic. you wouldn't want to miss it.

aretakuyanie · 30 Jan 2006

the best drama i ever see. good acting dan good story.