Fan reviews: Sekai no chuushin de, ai wo sakebu

oberon · 15 Dec 2005

I only I've seen one episode so far, but I already think it's one of my favorite drama's. The scenery is really beautiful in this dram, it makes me want live in Japan. You must watch this if you like j-dorama

Solore · 4 Dec 2005

I first watched the movie of Sekai no chuushin, I thought it was incredible, I'm not a big fan of love story and especially tear jerker, but it was one of the best movie I've seen, the scenes were beautifully done, but second half of the movie didn't impress me that much, the plot didn't feel right, but still very good.

So I decided to see how the tv drama turned out, the tv drama felt more better written, imo it felt over exagerated at first, also I felt that saku was more 'pathetic' than what I thought his character would be, but after watching more of the story, and the character development on Aki and Saku, you really feel for him. Towards the end, it's just depressing to see the way Saku lived his 17 years of life.

Aki's character and developement was much better in the tv drama, her interpretation in afterlife, life and death at the end, felt encouraging.

Some scenes felt dragged at first (might've been because I know part of the story from watching the movie), but after finishing the series, I feel like going back and watch the flashback scenes over again just to see Aki and Saku again, the scenes were great, both actor did well in the drama, Ayase Haruka was very good as Aki, I hope to see more from her in the future.

Great drama, nice story, ost and characters. Highly recommended.
I'd love to read the novel if I have the chance to.

Impression15 · 13 Nov 2005

Yes, the drama was sad. No, it wasn't that great. There were so many plot holes. The first episode made it seem as if they had known each other for awhile. AND, their love had lasted for only 3 months and 1 of those months, he couldn't see her! 3 months for 17 years of loneliness, regret, and grief...poor Saku.

itachi666 · 11 Oct 2005

Worst Drama ever. I dont know how to explain it. At the same time this is like the most interesting drama ever. If you havent watched the drama dont grow close to any of the actors.The more episodes you watch, the more you dont want the innevitable to happen.

this is where i got it
http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/torrents.php

kokoro-chin · 2 Oct 2005

please, anyone know where to find sekai no chuushin de, ai wo sakebu episodes T_T

miaeih · 23 Sep 2005

Highly recommend this drama. Don't bother with the movie, greatly disappointed after watching the drama first. Great cast/acting throughout.

jjpsychic2 · 16 Sep 2005

Staff, cast, story, splendid. Very touching. From beginning to end. Phenomenal.

misato-chan · 9 Sep 2005

This drama is so touching and sad...Yamada Takayuki and Ayase Haruka were very good. Gives true meaning to the belief that if you really love someone, they'll never really be gone. A must see for dorama fans!

ahweigor · 30 Jul 2005

A truely touching drama... This wonderful drama will make you feel emotional and bring tears to your eyes!

cass_dust · 23 Jul 2005

Worth 11/10!! Definitely recommended!!
What more else can I say? This is definitely one of the best tear-jerking j-drama to be around! Though I would say the plot is a bit old, but hey.. I don't mind corny plots, provided that it was done perfectly nice. One really great thing is that this drama isn't really that slow and draggy like those typical love stories of the same kind. Definitely this drama has raised the standard of j-drama love stories...

One surprising thing is that Ayase has done really well in this show, definitely worth a 10/10 for her good act! Yamada is really soooo cute in this show!! He acted really well and it is heart-breaking to see him cry... Especially when his tears just dropped when he wakes up every morning.. :~(
Think that the 2 are producing just the perfect chemistry for this show and look soo compatible! Simply heart-breaking to see them soo in love with each other...

Another actress in the show worth mentioning: Motokariya. She has a refreshing face with good acting, acting to a good refrehsing touch to this show.

I simply love the scenes that is taken, in Australia, gives a sense of lonliness that is soo heart-breaking.

wah~ will watch it again!

momoechan · 13 Jul 2005

I hesitated buying this drama cos i hate sob stories, only bought it recently cos it's selling for $9 at TS. And am I glad I bought it. I've only seen 3 episodes but wow, I'm already blown over by this wonoderful dorama, it's simply the BEST!

mitchyko · 11 Jul 2005

okay, this soap opera just made me wish i can speak and understand japanese. im so glad that channel 18 was showing it with subtitles or else ill be clueless. this one reminds me of a walk to remember but this is 10times better. as i watched the final episode last night i was bawling my heart out. i cant believed that i wont get to watch this soap opera anymore. anyways, the cast are superb specially the guy who played saku and also aki. i admired them and was deeply astounded by their talent. this is the first soap opera that made me cry. i was extremely touched on every word and every scene. its simply one of a kind!

laskyliner34 · 7 Jul 2005

Sekai no chuushin de, ai wo sakebu, is now a favorite. Its been a long time since I found an interesting, mesmorizing Japanese drama. The Last show that touched me like this was L'oiseau Bleu
which is still my original favorite. If you knew me saying that Crying out love in the center of the world (Sekai no chuushin de, ai wo sakebu) Is just as good as Aoi Tori( L'oiseau Bleu) that says alot of things for this beuatiful and melencholy drama.

azzwipe · 3 Jul 2005

I'm only at episode 7 but this drama has touched my heart like nothing else. Every episode is a tear-jerker in my opinion. The story is also sweet and heartwarming at times but most of the time you'll be close to tears if not crying like there was no tomorrow. Amazing drama and better than the movie.

aoi#5 · 23 Jun 2005

From the beginning til the end, it arouses all human emotions from innocence while they were playing by the river without a worry in their heads to the philosophical meanings of life and death. It brings out everything there is to sense in life. Love and live like there is no tommorrow, because doesnt matter what, no love , no person is powerful enuf to change one's fate of life.

kljs · 17 Jun 2005

I just had to cry watching as the storyline unfolds. It is very touching and very heart warming not to mention emotional storyline. The ending is so good......it overshadows everything! I give it 11/10. Watch it or regret it. Your choice.

leongchng · 18 May 2005

This drama is simply great!

Amirul · 26 Apr 2005

I just bought since last 3 days as I dont know which new Japanese drama that is the best..although I dont like love -sad drama but I like this drama..Its the best drama that I had watch so far..it makes me sad and touching in every episodes..I recommend it to those who likes Japanese Drama

washapzz · 22 Apr 2005

I am still watching this dorama halfway though .. but eventhough only in the halfway, i must say that this dorama has a very powerful love story .. I'm still speechless watching this dorama.. every episodes from the first until eps5 now.. tears keep flowing from my eyes.
Ayase Haruka was so pretty in this dorama ... Shibarashi !!

Hiro Toyo · 29 Mar 2005

After watching the movie, I was curious to how the tv series would turn out. The movie was sad enough, and sure enough, the tv series was even sadder. Of course, they had much more time to play out the sequence of events. It's painful to watch the girl slowly face her end and even more painful to watch the guy struggle with that reality.
I am not a big fan of depressing tearjerkers, but this one was worth it for me. It wasn't just sad, but it had a sort of love in it that usually isn't found in other sad dramas. I think the successful element is the time factor; the drama switches from present to past throughout and that provides the audience a deeper relation to the feelings of the guy.
This drama is sad from start to finish and if you let yourself get into it, it will move you every episode.