Fan reviews: Strawberry on the shortcake

_aki_ · 12 Oct 2003

hm... the storyline in general is not all that great... pretty much because the series goes around too slow. ;.; but worth watching.. i think... **sigh**

ladyelf · 9 Oct 2003

Watched a long time ago but still have impression. Strong chemistry between the casts, I think Yusoke stands out in the show since I can remember him more than Takky. Yusoke is really very cool, he has his own style. Takky is very handsome but he is not that versatile, expression more or less the same. Kyoko looks sweet but sometimes I find her act cute.

Slackey · 29 Sep 2003

I thought it was good. It has a harder edge than normal teen dramas and that's one of the things that appealed to me. I liked it in the beginning but then it started to go downhill for me. The plot tries to keep it interesting with numerous twists here and there that eventually I found it too unrealistic to happen. Although the acting was good and probably the only time that I thought Fukada Kyoko's acting fit her character

Angelwings · 31 Aug 2003

Overall I found this show to be interesting, but still lacking something. It simply lacked the 'oomph' that other well made dramas had. It was probably due to Kyoko Fukada. In all honesty, she simply pissed me off! I found her character to be annoying, childish and simple minded. Yea, she's cute, but she's so selfish and bratty. I just didn't get why she had to stay sick so Manato would take care of her? Is it because she was happy that he cared so much? Yes, but did she even care how much she was causing him to worry? No! This girl absolutely had to get whatever she wanted, and would whine and whine until she got it. Kyoko Fukada ruined what I would say is a good drama.

Solid Snake · 29 Aug 2003

This dorama, is very deep. There is a ton of symbolism in this show that I hope you can catch. There is a deepness here that lacks in most romantic dorama.

From the way things are done in this show, you can tell that the writer/directors went to film school because you can see different layers of style and substance in it's execution.

Watching this show is like reading a long beautiful poem and then sitting back and enjoying it's after taste.

gizm092 · 23 Aug 2003

I started watching this jdrama, but then I suddenly stopped. Something really pissed me off about this one. I forgot what it was, but I won't bother to rewatch it either. I did end up finishing it up though cuz I can't stand to leave dramas open ended. There's alot of back and forth. Maybe that's why I couldn't stand watching it in one sitting. I usually like sentimental stories. While this one was not sentimental, it surely had a catchy theme song

Samuel · 17 Aug 2003

Some parts can be considered as bored drama but I like the end part... ^.^
Fukakyon ( Fukada Kyoko ), she act very well with her cute and innoncent face ...

juliana_phang · 21 Jun 2003

not that i expected that good...
thought that this will be a darn good drama..because the casting is so good...
but the plot just doesnt sattisfies me

N|sz^^aYa · 13 Mar 2003

this is the first drama i buy.but i dont know that this drama is a bored drama.:p.but lucky me because i'm Fukakyon's big fans!

keepasusyanamati2003 · 3 Nov 2002

a nice story.. kinda boring at first, since the pace is a little bit slow (chotto..) but, near the ending, the pace getting quicker, and I've already made assumptions...praise to the director and scriptwriter for their creativity to relate strawberry to this story ( you eat first or last? make sense..) the analogy of apple and cherry in this drama is quite amazing too.. the theme song fits so well... and for those who don't like Kyoko Fukada's act in this story, guess what, she's a success then if you guys don't like her act, coz that's what she supposed to do - a pesky-and-hard-to-manage little sister in the drama..hahaha..

rinarina · 30 Oct 2002

The story is very unbelievable and not so interesting story. I more like if she not doing sex first, but she did it. Beside TAKKY look bad in this drama, even Kyoko looks sweet.

HimuraGirl · 29 Aug 2002

What i like in this dorama is the role of Kubozuka Yosuke coz it's just similar to his role as Kikuchi in GTO. He is sooo cool here. His love for the teacher is really interesting, too bad i don't like the actress who played as the teacher, so i just relieved he didn't end up with her ^_^ The story is supposed about the highschool teenagers' life, i guess, but somehow i don't think it's well described here. And also i don't like the ending, it's just soooo easily to guess, it's indeed a happy ending, but i just not feel happy with it :o There's a quote that's often said in this dorama by Takizawa Hideaki [as Irie Manato] : "Dakara kimi no koto ga wasurenai yo".

princess · 6 Jul 2002

dis is one of my fav dramas... i love the endin...it's so sweet
and taki is so cute and fukada is so pretti ar
Kobuzuka is a reali talented actor!!!
worth watchin!!!

jdfan · 3 Jul 2002

Love story based on four teenagers. An above average show. The plot is simple but it keeps your attention through the whole show. May be the stars are the reason. Not enough tense moments!

chentnk · 6 Jun 2002

Watched this show in one day and found it refreshing, meaningful and heartwarming. Without seeming to try too hard and coming across, therefore, preachy, the drama does examine a couple of issues that teenagers have to contend with. What it does demonstrate, whether unwittingly or not, is also how the concept of making love has been trivialized by youngsters in Japanese society, though I do understand that the concept portrayed is that the act illustrates the sublimity of true love..
I especially enjoyed the soundtrack, the unique opening shots of every episode and the ongoing narration provided by a sensitive sounding and pensive Hideaki.
The twist at the end was pleasant. The buildup having led the audience to believe that his sister was dead for some reason (I did think that Kyoko would die at the snowy mountain top) and only part of his memory - therefore "I will never forget you" was repeated throughout the show- the relevation that she is STILL with him gives a nice touch.
Kyoko delivers as usual. Her flexibility in acting has been proved time and again and this time her persistent attitude towards love and fondness for her brother comes across. Her secret admirer Hideaki, whose every scene with her depicts familial warmth, also puts in a highly credible effort as confused-high school student- turned good-looking and caring teen. Other characters also make a fair contribution. In general, an excellent piece of drama with good acting, strong script, and the extra-a message to send as well.

KAZSAW · 16 May 2002

I hate kyoko fukada, so she hurt the series a LOT in my opinion because she cannot act and seems so immature. the fact that she was the main character in this series pisses me off. - [email protected]

googal · 11 Apr 2002

I don't know about you guys. It seems that some people really don't like it. But what i think is that the drama is trying to tell us something.....youngsters...confusion...dreams...their thinkings and point of view towards life.....They are so much different from the youngsters in my country!!!

Michi · 25 Feb 2002

It's really not worth it! Not till the lovely ending! The story is too slow!! Worth to watch if only you're Takky and Kyoko fan! Luckily i am!!

cherlin_takky · 21 Feb 2002

I think the drama is so great. the storyline is so nice and is a great love story between this two bro and sis...and the strong love of kubozuka to the teacher...

leviathan · 28 Nov 2001

This is one of the best J-Drama I ever watch. The story was sad, the ending was unexpected, and the storyline is quiet "easy to guess". But eventhough it has this minus mark, the plus mark is more than that. The Actress was very kawaii (GAMBATE Kyoko-chan ^_^), also the main topic of the drama that is, I think, "It's hard to love somebody, but you should never give up on your love." It also contains many "sub" meaning in this drama, like the differences definition of love between the grown-up people & the teenagers