Fan reviews: Satorare

ester_grace · 24 Dec 2010

Very funny, entertaining and really touching.. BRILLIANT acting from odagiri jo.

Juris_7 · 12 Apr 2010

Perfect chemistry between the two main actors. Extremely entertaining and appealed to all my emotions. I especially love how the first scene ties to the last scene

jdoramadotcom · 30 Jul 2009

Satorare is founded on the improbable concept that the main character, a perceptive doctor, is a satorare - his inner voice is so loud that everyone can hear him. For some reason, the people at work and at home are too sensitive to let him know of his problem - an ability that purportedly affects one of every ten mission people. The main entertainment derives from everyone knowing his thoughts are being heard - except him.

The concept is thin, but it's also unusually entertaining - a story about eavesdropping, in reverse. You're more than willing to forgive the story's basic improbability so that you can enjoy the comic consequences. Best of all, the casting and performances are spot-on, and the script deftly written.

super.jules · 24 Apr 2009

This drama was perfect. I love the chemistry between joe odagiri and mayu tsuruta.

my favorite parts/scenes (random order):

* when yoshikawa is operating "incorrectly" and everyone hears kenichi's (odagiri) brilliant operation procedure yet no one is acting upon it, hoshino (tsuruta) takes a stand by putting herself out there and acting upon it (even if she had to lie, which would've led to her being fired/terminated)

*when kenichi and hoshino bump into hoshino's arrogant ex and kenichi is playing the part of her fiance. I like that even though the ex can hear kenichi's thoughts and knows that kenichi is only pretending, tsuruta still goes along with it (though humiliating and embarassing) to keep kenichi from finding out he's a satorare. It shows how unselfish they both are and how much one is willing to go for the other one.

*when kenichi gives the hamster gift to hoshino and discovers he really is in love with her (pool scene) -hoshino is his first real friend

*when he's operating on his mother. His first operation ever, which sparked the other patients demanding he operate on them ( finally success and recognition long overdue)

*when kenichi (odagiri) discovers that he's a satorare and is waaay embarassed..he's about to jump off the roof and hoshino (tsuruta) yells out embarassing things/secrets about herself that no one can be proud of. It shows that she deeply cares for him that she too, can relate. I like that she does not give a damn who's listening

*towards the ending when uno kando (satorare guard/FBI type agent) calls up hoshino to let her know that kenichi is leaving for the deserted island early (not ten o clock) and she chases after the car

*once hoshino catches up to the car, kenichi can't seem to say "i love you" out loud, but she hears his loud thoughts (i love you more than anyone)

*the ending when the whole hospital staff shows up for him and are ready to move to the deserted island with him.

*final scene which mirrors the first scene when they are walking in the rain with the umbrella he gave her in the first scene (when they didn't know each other)

the whole movie overall just has SOO many great parts, and the chemistry is consistent throughout each episode. The hospital staff is hilarious and the fbi satorare guards do a fantastic job as well.

you guys will LOVE this

Wynter · 14 Oct 2007

Satorare, for me, was one of those dramas that I became instantly addicted to. So much so, that I watched the entire thing in one night. The qualities that attracted me were the interesting and unique plot, and the cast.

The storyline is rather silly, but because it was different it was highly entertaining. I liked the concept and how it made me wonder what I would do if I was a Satorare. I also liked how it opened up a lot of comedic opportunities and also a lot of cute interactions between those around the Satorare. There were a lot of glitches in the plot and at the end I found the last two episodes a bit repetitive and over the top (i.e. the entire situation with the mother). However, the corny ending aside, I still enjoyed the drama emensly.

Therefs not much I can say about Odagiri Joe except that hefs absolutely brilliant. He really gives himself 100% to all his roles and this one was no exception. This was my first drama with Tsuruta Mayu and she really left an impression on me. She isnft, in my opinion, a strong beauty. But she was great in this role and she has a quality about her that really draws you in.

If youfre looking for a light, romantic-ish drama that will make you laugh out loud, than I would recommend Satorare.

iheartpandas · 21 Aug 2006

PERFECT 10!! I've never seen such a harmonious balance between the good, the bad, the ugly, the mushy, the realist and the optimist. I loved it soo much i almost wished i was part of the cast!!! Mayu Tsuruta charmilngly shines and Joe Odagiri is unbelievably convincing in his role as a young doctor who can hear others' thoughts. My kudos to the supporting cast who also surpassed my expectations. You guys are gonna love the ending I promise

Eve · 25 Feb 2006

Odagiri Joe does a fine job in his portrayal of an emotionally immature, involuntary telepath who is continuously sheltered from the truth about himself. Much of the series is rather predictable and often a bit too sugary towards the end however. It was more engrossing than I expected though and I ended up watching the whole series which actually says quite a bit.

yuki ando · 2 Feb 2006

Loved the drama.

Loved the part where he operates on his mother to cure her cancer only to find out it's too late. The suddenly slience moment had so much feel in it.

Cried hard @ the part where joe kneel @ the roof top to cry.
I even feel like crying when thinking of the scene.

iheartpandas · 19 Jan 2006

This is seriously a MASTERPIECE!!! hahahahaahha a MUST SEE. I don't think i've ever seen such a harmonious balance between the good/the sad/the funny/the romantic. Joe Odagiri portrays such an innocent character who meets the charming and sharp Mayu Tsuruta in the most UNEXPECTED way. DAMNNN....i love love love love this.

chika · 8 Jun 2005

i've just watch this dorama yesterday and i really think that the drama is very worthy to watch...odagiri kun potrayed the character very well in this dorama...

joe_cute · 21 Mar 2005

so funny....

TeruJoe · 14 Mar 2005

i really really like joe in this drama. he's so cuteeeee and kakkoiiii!!! ... happy ending

juliana_phang · 24 Jun 2004

guess what, i took a day to finish this drama.. i was glued to it the whole night till the morning..
really love joe in this drama~
i dont mind havin a satorare near me.. =P

Hiro Toyo · 26 Jan 2004

I think this drama is worth watching simply because they had a great concept to begin with, and they milked it for all its worth. They pretty much exhausted every possibly regarding the topic of his thoughts being heard by everyone. Nevermind it being unrealistic, I enjoyed it just because it is supposed to be entertaining, and that's exactly what it did: entertained the idea of a person whose thoughts can be heard by people around him. There is of course a message to be conveyed, and positive human traits are expressed here.
The characters are great in here, and best of all, the story is smooth, but I have come to expect that out of these dramas anyway. There's hardly a slow moment and the plot progresses evenly, so it makes this a fun show to watch!

iedot · 14 Oct 2003

one of the best japanese drama i've watched!!!! the story is different... this drama is amazing.. all cast in this drama are very good. i can't stop laughing..! jo and mayu made such a cute couple! they both are magnificient..

Former member · 6 Oct 2003

This was the first drama I ever watched. I loved it so much that it "broke" me into the drama scene. Coming into this drama I thought this is just another one of those crazy concepts the Japanese make up like battle chefs or those crazy games shows.You can always count on the Japanese to come up with unique concepts for their dramas. This is a very unique and entertaining concept. Once in awhile you need something diffrent form the usual love story drama.
A very well designed point about this drama is how a viewer can so easily relate to the character of Kenichi. Each episode had me cheering him on! A drama that can do that is worth the experience.

sabriel · 8 Aug 2003

very good drama. so funny! every episode made me laugh. even though its a comedy it made me reevalute my life and how different it must be to be a satorare. v. scary thought. you dont really want to kno what's going on inside my head. its touching and funny at the same time watching a guy fall inl love with a girl all the while you can hear what he's thinking about. satome is such a romantic. i also liked that there was no set bad guy to overcome.

mayc · 14 Jul 2003

great acting by Joe. very touching and fun. really makes you laugh!!