Fan reviews: Proposal Daisakusen

areshi · 9 Aug 2011

When the Proposal Daisakusen [ƒvƒƒ|[ƒY‘åìí] aired in the Phil. It is nice the story!!! I Love it! Hallelujah Change!!! Super I love that jdoroma!

Sajen16 · 20 Jan 2011

if they had picked someone other than Yamashita Tomohisa as the male lead I'd give this a 10 but he can't act he can stand there and look pretty but as I am male that's not enough. Everyone else keeps it from being a much lower score.

ester_grace · 21 Nov 2010

My all time most favorite dorama, never get bored to watch this over and over again.

syauqee · 3 Aug 2010

this is one of the best jdorama i've seen so far.

jdoramadotcom · 22 Mar 2010

The concept is for this fantasy/romance is quite engaging - that the little moments are the ones that are most important. The hapless hero is faced with the painful irony - of helping put on the wedding for the girl he loves most of all. There's good chemistry with all the actors, and a sweetness to the whole project. Once you buy the basic idea, there's a Midsummer's Night Dream quality to the drama that's hard to shake off.

JEaddicthellyeah · 3 Nov 2009

<spoiler start> 11 words... Dont ever be friends with hot teachers that attract your crush. <spoiler end>

Well, that wasnt much of a spoiler. But idecided to warn you anyway. Yamapi had a regretful aura, the WHOLE time. I mean, why'd you like a girl like that. Well, its Ken's ideal. Masami's mean in real life too. I feel sorry for the three dudes. They were buliied by her. If you havent heard, watch the video in youtube. ;) Forgot about the title. Well, it had an amazing story. Time travel, cool. :)) And yet again, I hear from the infamous Fujiki. The drama is older than Around forty, I know, but I watched Aroforo before this. He was the character I wanted to punch, no matter what. He had no idea Yamapi, um, Ken, had a crush on Yoshida. But in the end, it still ends up like.. that. I was about to spoil it, but it worth the watch, so you go on and watch it yourselves.

>>>Perfect 10<<<

Ender's Girl · 22 Oct 2009

PROPOSAL DAISAKUSEN, or "Back to the Future: Tokyo Drift," or "The Boy Who Leapt through Time" XD

Really, I would've watched this even without YamaPi (heh heh) in it because I liked the CONCEPT. The premise is really a sort of vicarious expiation for anyone who's ever loved and lost, and who secretly yearns for that One Chance to go back and redress a wrong, or a series of wrongs. And what better way to do this than by the finger-snapping and heel-clicking of a benevolent fairy taking an interest in mortal affairs? (Waiiit... that saturnine looking, bowler-hat-wearing dude's a fairy? Looks more like an oversized leprechaun to me. T___T

And the unusual spin on the narrative structure was promising enough, though a bit dicey--all that zipping back through time and ending up at the same wedding reception, where the Leprechaun of Love gives YamaPi another pep talk before zapping him back again into the next photo, could get tedious after a 4 or 5 episodes. Still, props to the writers for taking the risk. Time-pretzel plots always have that intrinsic mind-screwy quality to them, and the sooner you stop vivisecting your brains thinking of how changing the past alters the future and all that, the better for you.

But oh--a twist! YamaPi has to do it all within the time it takes to frame one day's events in a single snapshot. Does he have what it takes to win his One True Love back? Can he finally pull off... that buzzer-beater and win? =P Can the Leprechaun of Love singlehandedly outwit, outplay and outlast the Cosmic Juggernaut of Fate? And in the end, will it all have been in vain? Everything will be illuminated in due time... Hallelujaaaaah... CHANCE!!!

Oh, YamaPi, whyyyy ssso sseriousss... :twisted: It just ain't the same without watching you flap your arms and giggle spazzily and dig your chin into Kame's bony shoulder! I think I like you best weird and silly and flaky, YamaPi. Don't grow up and become a man just yet. (Come to think of it, all that high school friendship stuff strangely felt more real in Nobuta wo Produce than it did here in Proposal Daisakusen. Nobuta Powwah, entah! *flashes V-sign*) But, seeing YamaPi in all that pain... (Kame, hold him... lol) I was Team YamaPi all the way! (And well well well... I see someone's been working out since NwP, ehh? *hentai leer*) As for Fujiki Naohito--what the eff, man? :crazy: All that charisma and Buchou mojo from Hotaru no Hikari--where'd it all go??? Here, Fujiki's just this creepy nerd who hits on his student--then dates her, then waits for her to graduate so he can marry her, ugh! An F for you, Fujiki! F is for Fail Fail Fail!!! F is for Faculty Members Who Apparently Forgot to Read the No!Screwing!Of!Students! Clause in the University Ethics Manual!!! >D (Buchou, where are you when I need you... *swats randomly at fireflies between swigs of beer*

And one nitpicky thing: This drama operates on the assumption that time is still essentially LINEAR, and that each "pit stop" that YamaPi makes through time, in which he Does Something that incrementally alters his relationship with Nagasawa Masami, has no bearing on other events involving themselves or the people around them. In the Proposal Daisakusen framework, one snapshot (or "pit stop") leads to the next, whether or not YamaPi goes back in time to change a few things. It's conveniently reductionist of the writing to disregard the "ripple effect" that one seemingly inconsequential action makes on future events. In contrast, take for instance the 2006 anime film The Girl Who Leapt through Time, where the eponymous heroine goes back to "tweak" the past, only to discover that one altered action can have more far-reaching consequences than initially thought.

Well, whatev, man. Like I said, this drama is better enjoyed if taken at face value. I didn't LOVE it, and I didn't think much of the YamaPixNagasawa chemistry either (YamaPixKame 4vr!!! lol), but the drama does have some poignant moments between the two leads, where regret and heartbreak and hope intermingle afresh with each revisited snapshot. And a picture really does paint a thousand words. =)

The last episode's main weakness, however, is that The Way Out of the shoulda-woulda-could've-been-lovers' predicament comes by way of Fujiki Naohito's Final Act of Selfless Love (lol), instead of arising from Nagasawa Masami's personal decision (after realizing she doesn't want to be some stuffy professor's Lab Assistant with Matrimonial Benefits after all, hehe). If Fujiki Naohito were... a different kind of man, and instead had said, "Screw it, woman (lol), I'll fight fo' your love!!!"--THEN WHAT? Game over, baby. So I felt that the resolution was too conveniently placed for Nagasawa Masami's character, who seemed powerless to change her own fate. But but BUT I did love the drama's final moment on that deserted road, when the camera zooms in on YamaPi's face as he looks off in the distance. This little scene doesn't exactly spell out What Happens Next, but it leaves no room for ambiguation, either. No open ending here in my book.

That being said, IMO the renzoku's finale did NOT necessitate the 2008 SP--which wasn't a BAD tanpatsu, just rather... superfluous. The story focuses more on their friends' (Funny Hobbit-boy and Pretty, Popular Girl) impending wedding about a year after the drama's events, and if you're a fan of the drama as a whole (which I'm not), you'll probably enjoy these added scenes. The SP also tackles the inevitable fallout from the renozuku's finale--getting the Parents'!Approval, dealing with the Jilted!Groom!, Nagasawa Masami and YamaPi's clumsy, tentative attempts at a Serious!Relationship, etc. That's all very... admirable (lol), and the final declaration of love on the beach is very... Happy Ending-ish, but the SP somehow diminishes the original drama's afterglow (as most SPs inevitably do).

Anyway. Life is short, so make the most of it, and all that. Because (to recall an old movie tagline) NOTHING is ever as big as your First Love. Hallelujah, chance!

kanashiibara · 7 Sep 2009

best drama ever

strawberryfzz · 25 Aug 2009

Ugh, so cliche. I usually love stories about going back in time to change the future, but things can get pretty bland without a fresh twist to it. The only episode I felt worth watching was the one about Kenzo's birthday.

I found the short guy and Eri's storyline cuter than that of Rei and Ken. Overall, it's not a terrible drama but I think it could have been a lot more engaging with better writing.

Yamapi's poker face continues to bother me, but I have to admit he has a cute smile when he actually does show it.

Nyke · 23 Aug 2009

I think it happens averytime, we hold back instead of saying what we should or doing what we should in a critical situation!!!!!!!
that's the main topic in this story, do what it's needed to be done, at the time it should be done, so that in the future don't regret it!!!!!!!!!

HHND · 5 Aug 2009

OK, fair review.
This drama has good plot, if you can call it "plot". It doesn't really have much "action" (aka unpredictable events) in it, but I appreciate the slow plot (to the point that it was sleep-inducing thanks to the cast) that tried to portray the emotions and reluctance of Ken (main character). However, with a drama driven by emotion/internal feelings like this one, you need a really strong cast to convey the idea. Just think about it. When you're watching an action movie, you're not gonna be pausing for the expression on a person's face for long before the next action scene kicks in. However, in dramas like this where there are long pauses of characters looking at each other, it just puts me to pain how expressionless, emotionless YamaP was, and how Nagasawa Masami, with her trademark big grin, was overacting. Two opposites don't really make a good one in this case. The only thing that kept me watching 'till episode 9 (and after that I just fastforwarded to the special) was the tolerable development of the character.

In general, good plot but unfortunately the cast couldn't fulfill half of what the plot wanted to carry.

weetzie_bat · 20 Apr 2009

yamapi's cute. masami's cute. nana's cute. everybody's cute but really, why must every episode seemed like a let down? i had to skip the latter part of the series and fast forwarded to the special. glad the 2nd half of the special kinda redeemed it a little for me. but this isn't one of my faves.

Pie-Chanz · 20 Apr 2009

I Love this Drama Xoo MucH!!
The StoRy is very" GreaT
We Can FounD This Kind of Love StoRy eVery Where
That make this filM seem like a reality
HaHaHa
And The acTor n` Actress who played @ this drama is Very" CooL, EspeciaLLy "Yamashita Tomohisa"
I Love Him Soo MucH^^

fate-ss26 · 9 Mar 2009

First off, I would say that I wasn't a fan of modern Japanese drama at all. I'm definitely not a fan of over the top, fake, cutesy, cringe-worthy and unnatural acting that I often saw in Japanese dramas and movies I've watched. This however changed my whole outlook of Japanese doramas overall. The first time I watched, I was like "Finally, something worth watching." and it is indeed worth-watching and definitely not one to be missed, even if you're not a fan of J-doramas.

One thing I liked best about Proposal Daisakusen is the amount of morals that weaved their ways brilliantly into the plot of each and every single episode. For those who loved meaningful and moving storyline about friendship, love and life, you'll be right at home with this. In fact, it's one of the most meaningful storylines (especially for young adults) I've seen for so long. You won't walk away from this feeling like you've wasted several hours of your life sitting through it, or feeling nothing at all. It will however teach you something, tug at your heartstrings, and most likely you will not forget about it for a while. Or you will even watch it again from time to time like me, that's how good it is.

Of course the good doesn't stop there. I would say 99% of the casts are likable. Tsuru, Eri and Mikio were all likable and showed some very good acting for their parts. Ken himself (Yamashita Tomohisa) looked good and acted good, though not in the same league with Rei (Nagasawa Masami) who showed not just good looks but consistently great and naturally expressive acting skills every time she's on-screen.

As for the music, they are all well-composed, of high quality, and very fitting. Some of the best you will hear in a J-dorama.

All in all, if you like J-doramas or those movies with good messages and morals, you owe it to yourself to watch this. Proposal Daisakusen has everything that a great dorama needs, great main casts and supporting casts, a fitting and quality soundtrack, plenty of morals, great acting and chemistry, good editing and scripts and more. Don't miss it.

Spider · 3 Jan 2009

Just finished watching this drama plus the SP last night, and it was good. I enjoyed the character building and the plot line... I mean who wouldn't want to go back in time and try and change your future for better! I did feel though this dorama dragged on abit and should have ended a few episodes earlier. It also was a bit frustrating because he could have told her how he felt so many times, but silly circumstances prevented it. Anyway, if you looking for a cute drama with some touching moments, this one has it and you won't be disapointed.

justjuice · 19 Oct 2008

It starts out promising, but it's the most drawn out, frustrating, depressing, and unsatisfying drama I've ever wasted my time on. Think of a mean person offering you a piece of cake, and then taking it away just as you're about to get it. Repeat 11 times, and in the end, you never get it. What was the writer thinking? Man, this was so frustrating!

Ok, now that I've vented, a few more detailed comments. Yamashita Tomohisa needs to get acting lessons. Rei's character is not likeable at all and you just want to slap her. Probably half the drama involves prolonged shots of the actors' faces with nothing happening. And the open ending doesn't suit the buildup.

eiza · 10 Sep 2008

Really touching drama!

dawnflower · 16 Aug 2008

The reason I give this a 10 is because I don't rate drama based on any criteria but my personal enjoyment at the end of the series.

Sure, every episode starts and end with somewhat expected result but the process of each moment in Ken's life was excited. Perhaps it was their acting prowess that moved me emotionally with each passing moments in their life (characters').

After I've finished watching this drama, looking back, there were a few things that seemed really kinda illogical - e.g. Ken, mentally 23 years old yet he was unable to confess to Rei, who his world evolves around, on several occasions. Then Rei, if she loves him so deeply for such a long time (ever since 9th grade love letter incident) why didn't she accept his feelings expressed at several pts in the drama?

If they are as reserved as the show made them out to be, surely a kiss (which none of them felt annoyed) or when he said "if I hit the target, would you go out with me?" ?

or before she accepted the proposal from Tada-sensei, he did propose to her. Kinda strange don't you think? especially when both of them have strong feeling for each other for such a long time as well.

Maybe cultural difference is the main reason which make me feel annoyed at those interactions but...

In the end, I still thoroughly enjoyed it - some excellent acting skills at the end which made me feel like crying on more than one occasion. I really thought the drama would end tragically - which would be a fine ending as well - though cliched happy ending type made me feel happier (strange isn't it ^^~)

anywayz :P excuse my ranting - overall, it's an excellent drama in that you can lightly enjoy whacky moments yet there are still serious undertone of regrets, romance etc :)

PepperGreen · 14 Aug 2008

the plot wasn't very interesting. the first episode seemed good, but the idea just repeats every episode. didn't make it past the 4th episode. recommended for yamapi fans :)

Wynter · 8 Aug 2008

Okay, so herefs the thing. When I started watching Proposal Daisakusen, I got bored right away. Every episode copies the same format, and the format got really tiring. I found the actors/actresses disconnected and it seemed they were just doing the roles because they were being paid for it. There was no heart.

Then, about episode 7 (yes, it took a LONG time) I finally started to enjoy some of the characters. I thought Fujiki Naohito was great, but then, he always is. I also really enjoyed the connection between the two side characters: Eri (Eikura) and Tsuru (Hamada). YamaPifs character, Ken, really started to grow on me as well, and although I found the characterfs actions really frustrating and annoying, I thought YamaPifs portrayal was positive. I really began to buy into his dilemma. Masami, as always, remained annoying until the last episode, where her character finally gains some sense.

The end of the drama was VERY satisfying, and this made up for all the boredom I suffered through. The SP was great to, and I was left feeling nice and happy.

Would I recommend this drama? Probably not. Even though I enjoyed it by the end, the drama over all is still boring.