Fan reviews: Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi

ester_grace · 24 Dec 2010

Very good dorama, love to see kimutaku plays antagonist character

dekatrain · 5 Jul 2010

This drama is 11 episodes of pure tragedy and heartache. The last episode is possibly the most heartbreaking hour I have ever seen in any tv series. It is impeccably written by Kitagawa, as it takes you through the lives of characters unsuspectingly intertwined with each other. Sanma-san is brilliant, and his confrontations with Kimura are some of the best scenes I've seen in JDramas. It's not so much hate for each other that divides them, its something much deeper than that, as we discover through their interactions and as the drama itself progresses. Without the old, cheesy music and some inconsistencies in plot, this could've easily been 10/10. This dark tale surpasses Kou Kou no Kyoushi in its dark eery, nature.

sos_fukada · 16 Jan 2009

Ya..this movie (Dorama) is a quite boring and slow...but amazing!! Her ending is shocking! Great ones also..but you must be patience to watch this. Don't forget..in this movie u will see Kimutaku to be the bad ones! Hahaha...

crimson_wings9999 · 12 Dec 2008

This is the greatest drama in my opinion
the casting was great
the story has a greek play feel to it
the acting was superb
and the ending is the most moving ending i've ever seen

doublemask · 8 Oct 2008

Absolutely brilliant drama!! Full of suspense and mystery. The plot is superb and there's so many twists in the plot that it keeps you guessing right until the very end. You just want to keep watching non-stop! Probaby Kimura Takuya's best drama. Highly highly recommended!

fre3domlin · 1 Aug 2008

REALLY NICE DRAMA..this shows proves that kimura can act any different characters tat r given to him..i hav 2 give 2 thumbs up for takuya kimura's acting skill..its superb!!the plot of the drama is oso really nice as it is mysterious n the suspense in the show juz keep making u wanna watch on n on..n while watching u cnt predict wat will happen nx n wat will happen in the end!!REALLY GREAT DRAMA..HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

bettebogart · 13 Feb 2008

This was a haunting drama with great and tragic twists. Wonderful acting by Kimura Takuya, you never really know whether he's good, he's bad, he's in between? WHO is he really? I thought the first episode was disjointed and didn't go with the rest of the episodes, but that's my only complaint. I was on the edge of my seat, at times my jaw dropping. What would happen next? How can this end? It can't end well. I find myself thinking about this drama months after watching it. Also fantastic are Eri Fukatsu, Kou Shibasaki and of course Akashiya Sanma. This is not one for the kiddies, with some sex and violence and overall darkness. But for adults, this is a truly great drama. I can't recommend it enough.

Jackykero · 23 Jan 2008

If you watch tons of doramas like I do, you should try this one. First, it will have everything you probably look in a dorama: superb acting (Kimura and Fukatsu are perfect), a mix of laughs, emotion, action, suspense, and some episode endings that will make you watch immediately the next episode.

But most of all, it is an unconventional dorama in that the story is built over all the episodes, with a beginning and an end, not a repeated story over each episode, and that it is built like a movie, with a plot that unfolds little by little, chemistry that builds around the main characters, and - for once - a real ending.

anasstassia · 16 Dec 2007

I love everything on this drama. Except the fact of course. But that is life. This drama was an excellent drama. Have funny line. Quirky, Witty, Subtle moving love. I never expect the harsh true of both lead. How great this drama is. Fukatsi Eri is my favorite actress. I have watched like ton's of Japanes drama but i never found like her. kimura no doubt has performed a great acting.

indah_mhd · 8 Sep 2007

it's was a very good plot.i'll never get borying to watch it.kimutaku get his best shot...

booniez · 30 Dec 2006

Don't look at the cast and draw conclusions for this drama. No one is who you'l think they'll be. It's good to see actors finally play charaters that are outside of what their fans would otherwise expect -- and the results here were great.

This is the first drama since Long Vacation in which I actually liked Kimura. His acting chops were not streched too much, but at least the character was different from his norm. The best actor in this drama was Sanma. You'll see why.

Don't miss this one.

Lisachan · 19 Dec 2006

I just finished watching this drama. It became really sad at the end. I did not like its ending. Kimutaku did a great performance, though. The storyline could have been better.

Jewell4 · 12 Jul 2006

A little bit shocking at first but falling in love at last!!! Takuya has done a great job!!!

MissMonika · 27 Mar 2006

Overall, I like this drama because it's a lot different and more intense than the other Kimura Takuya dramas I have previously seen. It's very suspenseful and leaves you wanting more at the end of each episode. What made this drama watchable was not necessarily the plot, but the characters themselves. They are all very complex, quirky, and different in their own ways. Especially Shibasaki Kou and Kimura Takuya's characters. They are both very dark yet can retain that childlikeness to them.

What really get me weirded out with this drama was the last couple of episodes, especially ending. A part of me knew it was coming but the whole idea of it kinda creeped me out. A lot. The ending was really sad and depressing, but I think that's the only way you can end this type of drama.

I think Kimura Takuya did a really good job in this drama. This shows that he can also play the evil/bad guy, not just the hero/good protagonist all the time. His character was really despicable in this drama but at the same time, he's so damn charming so you cannot help but end up liking him.

hide_hikaru_minako · 16 Dec 2005

its a really INTERESTING and ORIGINAL plot! kimura takuya portrayed a different character really really well.. the twists and turns in the story are really unexpected and keeps you glued to it (:

aki_07 · 1 Oct 2005

I like the unexpected ending, I have a fetish for dark plot. But this drama's beginning is too unneccesary & has no relation to its main plot, although Kimura's fans would enjoy watching him act as a cool weirdo. Better if it is condensed into fewer episodes.

selphie086 · 9 Jul 2005

I feel compelled to write a review for this immediately after watching.It is by far,one of the best drama I've watched.Kimura's character here is extrememly different from the other roles he has played.You see his role manipulating different woman and it makes you despise him.

However,as the show moves on,you'll see a lost lonely young child inside Ryo.It's a rollercoaster ride in this show.But you'll grow to love it.The soundtrack is great too,adding on to the suspense in the series.

Definately a dark series with an unexpected tragic ending.I'll recommend this to anyone who loves a good mystery.

Liannyluv · 4 Jul 2005

If you are not a Kimura fan, you wud not have watch this drama because I asked the shop owner how was the drama before I purchase and she said boring. Initially I find it boring too and the story take sometime to sink in and when it does than you get to appreciate the acting skills of the individual. The story is quite unpreditable and I was surprise the ending went that way....it is a pity and meaningless for Kimura to be kill by the sister....so sad......Kimura's acting skill is superb and kind of scary because he looks so cold..

Tu_triky · 10 Jun 2005

an interesting performance by kimura takuya, quite different from the majority of his roles. the darkness of character was indeed mysterious and well-conveyed. akashiya sanma, eri fukatsu, and kou shibasaki also add worthy performances. however, the evolution of the plot was exceedingly slow which ultimately ends up detracting from the suspense of the storyline. in fact, by the eighth episode i had already figured out the "big surprise" ending which you have to wait for a tad too long. not a drama for the happy go lucky crowd....in it's somber tone it conveys some of the same dark emotions as kou kou kyoushi 2003. far from a masterpiece yet may appeal to fans looking to see something different

Jewel · 24 May 2005

First time seeing Takuya acting as the 'bad' guy, his mysterious smile and actions makes him even more cooler then ever. Also the determination of the Dojima Kanzo to solve the case and the background of him and Takuya makes this story more exciting.

Those who loves suspense/detective story will definitely love this drama. By the way, the soundtrack of this is great too!