Fan reviews: Shomuni

MonsterZero65 · 15 Aug 2010

Oh I laughed the entire time. The cast plays such odd and interesting characters and they play them so well. Really my sides hurt at times seeing this.

MonsterZero-65 · 13 Nov 2009

This is one of my all time favorite drama's. It is simply fun from start to finish. Way over the top and it revels in that. They are not pretending to be ordinary office workers or a serious drama. Only watch this if you can let go of yourself and enter the world of odd charachters and silly situations. If you can do this you will love it as much as I do. p.s. the Neko is one of my favorite charachters though he will not be in the credits. LOL

Wynter · 8 Jun 2008

I have to admit, I didnft quite enjoy Shomuni until about the 6th episode. Each episode has its own plot, and other than the characters, which I didnft find attractive in the beginning, there is little connection.

However, it took me 6 episodes to realize that the connection is to be found IN the characters. Itfs a slow progression, but over time the characters swallow you up. As the episodes passed, one by one, I began looking forward to the walk the GA 2 girls and the Secretariat took before facing off; Riefs predictions; Chinatsu lifting that obscene latter over her shoulder; and Terasakifs and Nonomurafs antics. Although the characters, especially the GA 2 girls, are a bit bizarre and extreme, theyfre quite enjoyable and very entertaining.

I was also seeing, for the first time, actors and actresses that I was familiar with play totally different roles that I was accostumed to (i.e. Kyono Kotomi, Hosho Mai, Toda Keiko, Morimoto Leo, Toda Naho, and of course Esumi Makiko). It was quite refreshing.

The Storyline is non-existent, but each plot is entertaining and well written. Itfs the characters that make the show.

jdoramadotcom · 29 Mar 2008

Shomuni is like a comic manga, with a diverse set of women who have literally dropped to the basement of their company. The concept of under-performing employees isn't new, but Shomuni brings the concept to a new level. The instrumental soundtrack has an almost cinematic dimension, and the filmmaking singlehandedly updated the way dramas are seen.

Shomuni spawned several sequels - each good in their own way - but the original has such energy and originality that it deserves its own recognition.

shari · 14 Nov 2007

The promise of a social theme about the condition of female office workers quickly drowns in the swamp of shallow entertainment to the beat of an overblown music score. With her modeling poses and shortened skirt, Esumi Makiko would be more convincing selling work uniforms in a fashion magazine than playing tough cookie.

inessalenin · 30 Aug 2006

I saw VCD several times but can't tell what small role Koyuki played???? Did she really appeared in Shomuni?????
Last night, I put VCD in my computer, still can't help laugh some funny scenes!
After graduated from college, I experienced frustrated and unlucky things through career years, this drama really hit the punch...

jdoramadotcom · 9 Jul 2006

An incredibly energetic, clever sendup of inter-office politics from the POV of those at the bottom of the pole. One of the few dramas I've actually watched more than once.

Slackey · 29 Sep 2003

I loved this series! I thought it would be lame because what's so fun about the lives of OL? Well was I wrong! After watching the first episode,I quickly watched the other episodes and finished the series in a day. Very funny!

juliana_phang · 21 Jun 2003

yes..this is another hilarious drama from esumi!
she makes a prefer leader in her department!
n the way she settles all the problem..man that's really cool...
but the casting doesnt satisfies me that much

jdfan · 1 Jul 2002

This is story about six so call OL and how they inspired the whole company. The script writer used the "Hero" technique, which included multiple short stories in one drama. I enjoyed the show. I'm not a big Fan of Esumi but she was great!

KAZSAW · 16 May 2002

Though this dorama is very different from the so-called "norm", it never failed to keep me hooked. Shomuni has so much humor jam-packed within only 45 minutes of show-time that you would think that it's not a dorama and has no story, but I still get caught into the relationship of tsukahara(kyono-chyan)... I guess I need not mention how beautiful her eyes are! ...*erHerm*... In one word, I would describe this dorama as "facetious"!

Yuki · 1 Jan 2002

It's really funny and nice too. Not boring at all. I think this is one of the best dorama. Before watching it I thought it was just a story about a group of office women who were trying to look cool. But I was wrong it's a meaningful story. I think it worth for us to spend our time watching it!!Afterall Esumi's acting was great.

inter_gal · 9 Aug 2001

i LIKE THIS DRAMA!!!!!!!!!

nini · 22 Jul 2001

Hey, it's time for us to take some rest after watching too much romantic drama...I think it is a very worth watching drama and very very funny! ^_^

eiko · 8 Jul 2001

i found it really funny and cracks me up every week but some don't like it!