Fan reviews: Stand UP!!

Kiyomi L. Denise · 27 Mar 2006

Okay, I like number 7. So forgive me if you think it's too low, or too high... I personally watched this drama because of Oguri Shun. That is the only ONE reason I bought the movie in the first place. But after watching it, I must say, no regrets at all. None nevertheless. I like all four of the Dote Boys. Very cute and funny. Keep up the good works guys! Gambatekudasai-yo~

Shindou · 24 Mar 2006

If you like American Pie, you'll probably like this. If not, you probably won't. This drama wasn't particularly good and I'd count it among the worst ones I've watched with no real story to it aside from the fact that the 4 guys haven't had sex yet - if u can call that a story...

youhei_mito · 16 Feb 2006

this story is the japanese version of 'american pie'. it's about 4 boys with completely different personalities, all trying to give up the 'doutei boys 4' title by the end of summer ^^;. there's sho, the timid gentle boy-next-door; ken-ken, the level-headed one with an obsession for railway transits; ko, the athletic semi-popular guy who cant seem to keep his cool in front of girls; the perverted utaya who cant stay decent for the life of him. :) this story has its flaws, but the main characters are wat makes this story amusing.

it's really hilarious at times, ;) and it does help tat all 4 main characters are equally lovable & adorable.

sukichan · 16 Dec 2005

umm .. havent watched a drama wif this kind of theme before... n now I'm nvr gonna see one forever :P I watched only HALF of ep one .. its disturbing ... >_< plot n the characters .. n I downloaded it of course I wanna watch pi-chan n the rest .. v_V;; certainly not my cup of tea ..

Antique Pop · 2 Dec 2005

Some others may think this drama is pretty much stupid and pointless, but we are all entitled to our own opinions. And as for me, I liked this drama! It's one of the first ones I've ever watched, and it got me laughing in every episode. It has a poor plot, and yes, it is silly and quite pointless. But there is just a certain charm in this drama that got me hooked until the end.

The acting was mediocre; Nino, I think, is a great actor and should be in more of these quite interesting roles. YamaPi, I have to admit, was stiff in this drama and he wasn't as convincing. Narimiya Hiroki and Oguri Shun were good, and so was Anne Suzuki.

itachi666 · 20 Oct 2005

It sucked, I kept expection something good to happen. boring dorama.

mallepa · 8 Aug 2005

I'm not gonna say that "if you don't like this, obviously there's something wrong with you"... but really, those that judge this drama too hard are just being too judgemental. ^^;; It's nothing but FUN. It's not meant to be taken too seriously, otherwise it wouldn't be FUN. The four main guys (besides being hot >.>) have excellent, excellent chemistry, as if they'd truly all known each other that long. The plot is enjoyable, hentai or not, though it still has a fun feel to it. ^-^
This drama also has hidden messages too~ ^-^ Aside from the boys wanting to get laid all the time, I think it shows there is such a thing as growing up too fast. The proof is in the adults, as you notice them always trying to discipline their kids, but still acting childish (and just as hentai as them) otherwise. It's a fun youth drama that I think everyone should watch at least once, biases aside ^-^ I love it so much, myself :D

triyandafilisus · 25 Jul 2005

not bad.. but not that good either. The plot is awesome,and i love the actors,expecially Hiroki Narimiya,gosh do i love that guy or what ! oh yeah i am pretty obsessed about him..Anyway,i love the action and the storytelling of this dorama,but still,there is something missing..i dont know,i havent figured that one out yet lol! But come to think of it,you gotta see it,at least for the sake of these hot hot hot actors!

mikiorange · 2 Jun 2005

this drama is one of the most hilarious i have ever seen. i loved narimiya hiroki the most in this drama, because he was lovable and definitely funny. oguri shun as also great as an actor, as always. personally, i did not expect great acting from nino, but i thought he was good too. yamapi was cute, there is no doubt about that, and his acting has improved. suzuki anne does not fit the role of chie in my opinion, despite the fact that her acting was really enjoyable to watch. stand up is definitely a must-see drama for those who want a good laugh, and possibly, hentai scenes.

Padme · 13 May 2005

Right. To tell you frankly I am not a fan of sex comedies that I didnft even watch American Pie 1, 2 or 3. I saw some bits and I thought they werenft even funny at all. Hmm if they come up with another one, geeezz I donft know.

Unfortunately for me, gStand Up!!h here is what you could refer to as a teen sex comedy (uh oh). Funny coz I am forced to see this series because of the glamorous ensemble this show has to offer. It has like eight (8) recognizable and promising young actors from the Japanese entertainment industry. Most of them are those I am very fond of watching (that includes Suzuki and Tsukamoto).

The story revolves around four teenage boys and their uproaring obsessions with sex. When they find out that they are one of the last few virgins in school, after being humiliated by a bunch of kinky young school girls, they started their confusing fraternity of which they call gthe purity grouph -- they want to uphold purity and yet they wish so much to have their gfirst time.h Okay itfs understandable.

During the summer holidays, a girl whom they have known since childhood 11 years ago has come back to their neighborhood. Remembering their childhood attraction towards her, they realized she has become merely a shadow of the gprincessh they all have known her to be. Now in their seventeen (17) years, in the height of the summer holidays -- all-grown up yet with so much to learn. These five (5) good friends discover all over again the beauty of friendship, and the bright and hopeful future they have together.

Lead actor Ninomiya Kazunari, he plays Shohei -- babyish and a little insecure about himself, but he respects and loves his friends like no other. He falls for his schoolteacher who apparently admits that she would date anyone younger than her age. Anne Suzuki, she plays Chie. She is sensitive and optimistic, a lovely girl behind thick glasses and a rowdy appearance. She comes back to see his old friends for some secretive reasons. Then therefs Yamashita Tomohisa, he plays Ken-Ken, an honest and sensitive young man who has a weird fascination with railway transports. Despite coming from a broken family and the burdens of having a problematic mother -- he seem to be the most decent and mature of the four (4) boys. Kozi played by Oguri Shun, is the silent but sporty type. When it comes to girls, he canft seem to say things right to his dismay. He is the team captain of the local youth football club. Although he is a popular player who can pretty much attract any girl, his naivety towards the opposite sex makes him almost gullible and boring. Then therefs Narimiya Hiroki who plays the music-loving guy named Hayato, is the groupfs funny and outrageous character. He is obsessed with peeking at girlsf underwear, and he seems to be the most perverted of them all.

I am pleased to say that this isnft just like most cheap teen flicks I keep on seeing these days. It may seem very silly at times -- thanks to the boys doing some really ridiculous stuff in their quests to have their first experiences. But as the show progresses you start to get used to their silly ways and you begin to acknowledge their immaturity and flaws.

Story-wise, itfs a little different where they throw in all the jokes and silly stuff in the beginning and up towards the end; and unexpectedly the story turns upside down before it finishes. There is a sudden change of atmosphere as the story ends with a somber incident that could have a huge effect on the viewer. I believe the character development was quite good that regardless of how the ending turns up to be like, the audience is still pretty much involved with the characters. But I really think therefs something missing in the plot with regards to one significant incident in the storyfs latter part. Apparently it wasnft resolved properly. I believe they could have had a better and happier ending for it if they included something to fill up that hole.

But anyways, Ifm really happy I took the time to watch this. It isnft just seeing all these young actors in one drama series that makes it interesting; But it was a big bonus to see Anne Suzukifs acting prowess yet again. She truly is becoming one of the industryfs most brilliant young stars. Itfs amazing how well she handled such a complex and almost difficult role. Ninomiya Kazunari, after seeing him in his serious role in gThe Blue Lighth of which both him and Suzuki starred as brother and sister, it was a quite surprising to see how funny and infectious he can be in a comedic role.

To summarize, I think gStand Up!!h was quite a good series, not the best though, but it was able to tackle a sensitive subject without being too intimidating or insensitive. There are enough positive messages we could all get from this drama. Teenagers could misinterpret the message of the story, thatfs why it was given a rating for adults. However I think young teens should see this provided that they would be wise enough to understand the situations in the story, or better yet be accompanied by someone older.

gStand Up!!h celebrates the values of family, love, and friendship. Sex isnft the foundation of a relationship if youfre still clueless enough to understand. Love is wonderful and sacred, and it blesses anyone who values the true reason for it. gStand Uph for what is right, and youfd be thankful you did so.

tsukihime · 10 May 2005

example: the final scene has the four main characters holding up boxes of condoms in a creepy, worship kind of way.

the guys are obviously gay but don't know it (i mean, a fixation on TRAINS, listening to couples having sex through a peep-hole, watching porn together...?) i realize a lot of people give this show high ratings because "oh, so-and-so is hot! blah blah blah!"--if you're not watching the show for the guys, there is no other point in putting yourself through this freudian nightmare.

donna8157 · 31 Mar 2005

This was a fun series to watch though in the beginning I thought that it was quite boring and dull, it almost seemed like a Japanese re-make of "American Pie". Luckily though I was wrong, as the episodes progressed the characters had more depth to them and the storyline became much more interesting (ie not only about four boys wanting sex).

Anyway, instead of what I initially thought it would be about, it became more about friendship and love. ^_^ I wanted to watch this drama because I've enjoyed Oguri Shun in his other dramas so much, but instead I found that Yamashita Tomohisa as Ken-Ken was extremely adorable. I would recommend this drama for people who want something comical and cute to watch.

natzumi · 20 Feb 2005

Great drama, entertaining and enjoyable to watch. Wonderful casts and great acting from DB4

shozen · 11 Nov 2004

i just could not stop laughing at the shot. i know its full of these johnny's junior dudes in this show. but there facial expressions and the ridiculous shots were just funny. shaku played a hot sexy teacher too, which was great. ninomiya just cracks me up.

Lime-kun · 13 Oct 2004

I really was disgusted by the first few episodes of this series. At first it seemed kinda vapid and perverted, like a drama for 16 year old boys high on girls or something. But further on into the drama, a lot of depth is added into the plot. I found myself not being to draw myself away from it. XD Nino and Anne are great in this drama, anyone who likes them should watch this drama right away! :D

moochi2000 · 17 Jul 2004

i don't know y, but i really really like this drama. i think it's more interesting for teens to watch, because it kinda reflects on how they feel. it might be a bit silly, but this is actually what some ppl do! i think the characters r pretty cute too! hahaha. too bad they couldn't get their wishes come true...

Shingo berserker · 7 Jul 2004

Good drama. Beginning was slow, however by 3 episode you will be hooked. From the beginning to the ending, you can't tell what will happen next. Suzuki An was very good, she fitted the role perfectly.

juliana_phang · 13 Jun 2004

nice plot, something really new.. i've never encounter such story before..
mainly bout desperate boys, and how the town community is trying to implement healthy living among the youth..
a good laughter medicine :thumbsup:

nagaioyasumi · 8 May 2004

I am stunned by Suzuki An's performance - to be able to see her bring out the character of Chie phase by phase made this dorama well worthwhile. I must say, not being a Yamapi fan much, I really did love the character of KenKen very much. Narimiya and Oguri made me crack up so many times and Nino's funny faces were too adorable! But sometimes, in the close-ups... whoa, some of these expressions were pretty scary!
Some one had previously commented that the drama was very "American Pie"-ish and I guess it is to a certain degree, but undercutting the apparent plot of 4 good friends working very hard to lose their virginity by the end of summer and meeting with a lot of bad luck, there is a theme of friendship and growth in this drama. You will see the boys transform in men, is not physically, then emotionally and mentally - which they find out is much more important.There are some quite suggestive scenes in this drama and if you are bothered by nudity and sexual references, then, I guess it would be better if you stayed away from this drama. But if you can handle it, then I must recommend "Stand UP!!" to you! And excellent plot with a very positive message, it will make you feel all fuzzy and warm-hearted. ^^

arashinokoto · 2 Apr 2004

interesting.. have never seen a drama with this kind of plot before.. took a lot of risk to do ne.. but why it was so successful must be due to the stellar cast, ninomiya, yamapi, oguri, narimiya suzuki and the supporting cast.. all of them did great.. not a super plot though, what struck me most were the words used.. they really meant a lot.. to give a message to the audience kana? i would say credit should go to anne-chan.. she portrayed just the right image for a girl like chie.. and she did it really well.. another character that left me touched was ken-ken ne.. i somehow would prefer chie together with him.. maybe because i always believe that guys who know what they want always wins in the end.. but somehow.. well.. still great, i think.. <33