Fan reviews: Seikei Bijin

ester_grace · 29 Mar 2011

Yonekura Ryoko did g great job but Shiina Kippei didn't

honolulu · 22 Oct 2007

There are better doramas, but people, who talk badly about this dorama, must be too serious, deeply unhappy, or just violent.
The whole cast did a great performance - no doubt !!
Everybody's talking just about the protagonists, but I enjoyed all scenes with Ryohei (Kato Haruhiko) even more (who wouldn't love to have a friend like him ??!!!)
One great moment after the other...........a very lovable(i.e. laughable) humour, very sad & beautiful moments,........nothing else needs a good dorama to me !!! The story itself is not so important. Just look inside and you'll be surprised - I was !!!!!!!!

aumison · 2 Oct 2007

like!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wynter · 16 Sep 2006

This drama is grand for so many reasons. First, we have this naturally gorgeous lead female (Ryoko-san) who plays a character in full abandonment of her physical appearance. Her character is silly, loud, obnoxious, and... dedicated. I love the use of flowers as a metaphor and how they sporadically tie the plot together.

The lead male reminds me of a slice of liver, but I am basing this observation solely on this role. He wasn't convincing enough and he was lucky to work opposite Ryoko-san, who managed to make up for all the things he lacked. In most of the scenes I truly felt like she was acting for two. You go girl!

I was a little disappointed that Honami (Ryoko) didn't go back to her normal self, but I do think they justified her remaining the way she was very nicely.

Other than the lame-o lead character, the only other thing I didn't like was that Honami's twin sister also wanted to have plastic surgery done after seeing Honami's success story. I mean, this isn't exactly sending out a grand message.

Regardless, a fun drama was a wicked lead female and a verra cunning antagonist (Manami).

myteddi · 8 Aug 2006

Because of the good reviews I read about Seikei Bijin in this forum, I decided to dl it and got hooked watching it. Ryoko did a good job in portraying Honami and her facial expressions are funny although exaggerated at times. At first I thought Kippei was not right as Ryuisu but as you go on watching you get to like his acting especially when Honami is creating havoc to his emotions while doing everything for him to like her. Ryoko and Kippei had chemistry as a couple. And I just love Honami's parents who are so down to earth and loving. Although it is an old drama it was really entertaining and you should not miss watching it. Another plus to the drama is the awesome Ost just love it. I'll probably watch it again!!

Electro43 · 23 Apr 2006

This was one of the worst Doramas I've seen. It was mean, it was weird (the sister falling in love with her bro) and obnoxious. Than the one who really does like her is jilted so she's just as bad as everyone else in getting the handosmer more sucessful guy.

Shindou · 1 Apr 2006

An unusually enjoyable jdorama with some rather quirky characters. Supported by a rather original story, Yonekuro Ryoko clearly carried the show with her superb acting, capturing the character of Honami exceptionally well. The rest of the cast was decent and the plot made for an enjoyable albeit predictable watch. Definitely a must watch simply to see Yonekura Ryoko's hilarious performance as Honami!

Eve · 9 Jun 2005

The extraordinary chemistry between the two leads is almost magical. And it will take some magic for the goose dressed in swan's feathers to win over the handsome Prince!

rinarina · 31 Jan 2005

Okay the story was funny and quaite emberassing (Ryoko). She aftered Kippei every where and decide not to give up so easily (with funny way) to make him love her, and yet after that he interested to her and was falling in love to her.

And it's sure a happy ending, but it is a short ending too.

The soundtrack is good and match with the drama.

meruchan · 31 Jan 2005

This dorama was actually one of the better ones of 2002, yet overlooked by many because it lacks the "star power" of a Kimura Takuya. The storyline addresses two major issues in Japanese society today: First, the huge obstacles placed against couples from different social status who want to marry (common problem where I lived in Kyoto & Tokyo); Secondly, the prejudice shown against those who opt for plastic surgery to improve their facial or body features (Which is so hypocritical when you consider how many Japanese actors & singers stay popular ONLY because of their own plastic surgery.) Yonekura Ryoko, as a beautiful and brassy model, delivers the most enthusiastic performance I've seen since Yamaguchi Tomoko's model role in Long Vacation. The problem is that talented Yonekura doesn't nearly have the supporting cast here as Tomoko did in LV, although Hanami's family will grow on you. Konishi Minami is also stunning eye-candy in her unique role. This is a funny, warm, and clever dorama that accurately portrays how important social status remains in Japan when it comes to relationships. While there is a deeper plot here than most give credit for, Seikei Bijin also provides a window into the stuffy world of ikebana in Japan, which I never much appreciated until now. The dorama music is memorable in a romantic, longing sort of way as the two main characters sort out their feelings for one another, in light of so many who are against their union. If you can sit still for more than 5 minutes at a time without falling asleep, you probably will enjoy this dorama and learn something about Japanese values & true love in the process.

hugefan · 16 Oct 2004

From the first episode, I was hooked. The show is extremely funny, largely thanks to the immensely talented and beautiful Ryoko Yonekura (she's so beautiful I keep forgetting that she's a natural beauty). She portrays her character flawlessly and I fell for it totally. The storyline is pretty cute and every episode made me crave for more. I finished all 11 episodes in 1 sitting 0_0. That's how addictive this series can be. I like how the playful Honami and cool Ryusui are paired together. I thought it was a perfect pairing and appealed to the romantic in me ;P If only stuff like that happen in real life. Anyways, this drama is definitely worth a watch!

bmwracer · 11 Apr 2004

Without any doubt, this romantic comedy (I don't care what people say, this ain't a drama) is a showcase for Yonekura Ryoko. She carries the entire series from beginning to end on her beautiful shoulders, and does it marvelously. Her character, Saotome Honami, evolves from the shallow, beauty-at-all-costs, spoiled girl to a thoughtful, considerate woman, all in part to her love for a stoic, respected ikebana master. Ryoko deftly demonstrates her wonderful flair for comedy throughout the series, but also a convincing sadness in the various dramatic scenes. And is Ryoko adorable, charasmatic, and beautiful? A big "YES" on all counts. A thoroughly and totally enjoyable romantic comedy.

FierceStriker · 26 Mar 2004

Ryoko chan is soooo funny in this. She has such charisma and "sugar power" to bring out the Honami character. I really like this dorama, light mood, great music, and well-paced story (I liked the story board about the Busu twins).

I like the way it ended too and its philosophy - Beauty IS important, damn right.

turbozed730 · 24 Feb 2004

okay. i think the ingredients for a decent drama were there. the execution, however, left a disgusting taste in your mouth. i don't think i've ever rooted so hard for two people NOT to get together. the two main characters came off as being either annoying and selfish (the female lead) or cold and selfish (the male lead). i really could not connect with any of the characters no matter how hard i tried. superficial is the word that comes to mind when i think of this entire series.

Hiro Toyo · 18 Jan 2004

This drama still employs a lot of the successful traits of most japanese dramas. It touches on the most obvious issue, which is having your appearance altered. There are so many things to go on with after that, such as "would the other person like them if they knew how they looked originally?", or "do things really change after the surgery?", and so on. This drama also tries to raise some moral issues, and explores other human traits, like most Japanese dramas. However, it's a bit empty throughout; you just don't feel for what the characters are saying or how they are feeling. They tried to make it touching but at the same time humorous, and the result was just a bit of both. But it's creative with the use of the fable as a background and other objects that they use throughout the story, such as flowers and the moon. I have to give them credit for that!

himitsu · 29 May 2003

enjoy watching this casue of the way they explain how ryoko used to be ugly...funny when she is so worried abt ple finding out and sweet at times when her childhood fren likes her since young and tries to protect her