Fan reviews: Summer snow

shari · 21 Dec 2006

A 10 if it wasn't for the mismatch of the two main characters. We sympathize but don't quite connect.

mangifera · 29 Oct 2006

i found that most people criticize this drama for being not real. then i think you should ask yourself why you watch dorama at first place. dorama is never being about reality. and yurp, no ass kicking action in this dorama. so, you better leave this dorama alone.

what i can sense in this dorama is about story of love between 2 normal people (still some people accusing it as lack of reality), some good, sometimes dumbass, but kind hearted bicycle shop owner meet with typical sick,dying, gentle banker. what so unreal bout this? something unreal is when one rich handsome guy who spoil his life through night party meet with an angel who also some rich pretty lady who will save his life from misery while during their love story continue, they show off each other with their luxury life like some red ass kicking ferarri, big bugalow at the top of most beautiful hill on earth. that's the definition of unreal.

this dorama is the best in term of emotion. it's bring the best of our emotion, tearing us apart and remind us on how important love is. for me, this movie make me appreciating my family more than before. i realize that life is short and shit happened. anytime in your life, death may came and take your love one away from you. love them, embrace them, appreciate them, kiss them, hug them, spend your time with them before you'll regret it.

eventhough the ending suck, but the world not promising happy ending for you as always you may seen on TV or drama (another reality for FUCKING reality seeker). life is so not perfect. :)

Wynter · 4 Sep 2006

Not only does this drama have the most effective ending, but it also has one of the best characters I have ever seen -- Nastuo! Dohmoto Tsuyoshi was incredibly brilliant. He has portrayed the best character I have ever come across in a JDrama. If you don't like tragic, or even romantic dramas, then watch this one JUST to see him act!

Hirosue Ryoko was sweet as ever, and the other characters were perfectly cast.

A very good drama for those who like love stories with bittersweet endings.

Susan · 5 Aug 2006

Dohmoto Tsuyoshi has stolen my heart. It's true that this series will have you crying by the end. It's so bitter-sweet. However, I truly enjoyed it. It was also very funny and cute! I just wish I hadn't stumbled upon a spoiler here at J-Dorama regarding the outcome of the series, because when I made it to the final episode I knew almost immedietly exactly what was going to happen. As such, I cried through the entire episode! Even if it's cheesy sometimes, and even if it might make you feel a bit depressed... DEFINETLY check out Summer Snow!

idetakun · 10 Jun 2006

Many like this drama but I'm simply not one of them i dint find it touching, Korean-Dramas-like story + Idollic cast = a combination that I hatredly cursed

extravale · 16 May 2006

I found it boring and slow...I like tsuyoshi and shun but I'd suggest you to watch something else.

pvik · 3 May 2006

watched it last year on internet....then bought the dvd on ebay .....showed it to familymembers in india...every 1 said the best...especially mom & sis cried at the end i was well prepared with box of tissue....im watching it here again..
dohomoto is the best

anc4y · 2 May 2006

i think i must be to wacthing this dorama again

kamikaze54 · 30 Apr 2006

Very enjoyable and touching drama

muffin707 · 30 Apr 2006

Heartwarming story , the bittersweet ending was the highlight of the series.

CheeSauce · 2 Apr 2006

I thought this drama was really really really slow at the beginning. I also thought most of the characters were annoying. Like I wanted to hit Chika soooo many times and everything out of Seji's mouth was ridiculous. I also didn't like Natsuo or Yuki that much. Not to mention, I thought the ending was so predicable. I mean like two episodes beforehand I already knew what was going to happen.

However, despite all that, Oguri and Tsubasa's acting and storyline was so great. I was really into the drama during that part and I really felt for their characters. They really made the drama worth watching.

The ending was sweet even though it was predicable. So it was ok.

shooqie · 20 Mar 2006

The intro was nice, i love the fact they point out the ''summer snow'' in the beginning. Seeing tsuyoshi first entrance with his bad-morning-hair day, really CUTE! Seeing Imai Tsubasa singing his senpai's (Tsuyoshi's Jpop group, Kinki Kids) hit song kinda bring out the irony there. Very funny! The whole episodes are not complicated though, but somehow gives an impact to what's coming ahead. The ending was what somehow moves me the most! It made me feel so painful and sad just wanting to know what was really going on. I burst into tears just waiting to see the truth! I'm sure you'll agree when you see it for yourself. A must watch for JDoramas lovers!

marsqurine · 17 Mar 2006

Actually, I was really surprised when I saw that this was ranked second in the drama ranking. I knew this was good, but seriously didn't expect it to win even some of the all-time favourites. Tsuyoshi really portrayed his character really well. You can actually see him getting really angry when the script calls for it. The ending was a little tragic though. Why did Tsuyoshi have to die? Also, I feel that Chizuru tried a little too hard here. Theres a scene at the beginning of the drama when her back was facing the camera and she turned all the way around to look directly in the camera. She was also really loud. She sounded as she was screaming out the script for her parts... to portray as the 'bitchy' (no offence though) character that shw was supposed to be? I don't have enough votes to include this drama though. Sorry :)

noodlefreak · 7 Mar 2006

This is probably one of the best dramas I've seen. I watched it due to all of the great comments I read about it...and it lived up to everything I expected...actually more. It wasn't your typical love story type of sad drama with a typical ending, thus, it was very interesting to watch. If I had a list of memorable drama characters, I think Natsuo would be on it. The actors all portrayed their roles very well...and I found myself crying lots. The only thing I have to critique about this drama is the ending theme. As much as I love the song, sometimes it just didn't match the mood at the end of the episode. But it was still great. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

k4g0me · 27 Feb 2006

Ive just discovered Japanese Dramas recently and let me tell you there is NOTHING American I have watched that has been so involving and deep.

Summer Snow was quite a story. The ending totally predictable to me as they seem to foreshadow what will happen but nontheless, quite a good ending. I had only watched Dramas with Kimura Takuya but Im glad I gave this one a try, the male lead in this one is soo funny and after a while he grows on you and you like him as much as Kimura. I was really bawling during the last episode....I totally thought I wouldnt too cause I knew what was going to happen....but you just get to love the characters sooo much...wow...American TV sucks.

Tad · 19 Feb 2006

Once I started watching the drama, could not stop. good story, ending was fine but I thought they made it too obvious. Brilliant work by Oguri Shun, very impressed. I liked Yuki's dad too.

youhei_mito · 6 Feb 2006

this drama came out during the peak generation of j-dramas (alongside kimura's list of classic dramas), so obviously they had to follow a certain standard in order to catch up. well, they lived up to the expectations, i grant tat. but i guess its storyline is a little outdated for this new generation. o_o
it is definitely touching, and both leads did excellent. heck, even the side-characters did well (e.g: jun & chika). but i guess my rating isnt so high coz i was actually more interested in natsuo's siblings stories rather than himself. not good.

Feng · 29 Jan 2006

This is only the second dorama that I was been able to get my hands on recently. I'm happy that I got it because my real life seems unfulfilling. When I first watched this, I didn't know what to expect, as I don't really support watching soap operas that often. What I found, as I watched along with this dorama, is that there is more you can learn if you watch deeply.

Summer Snow is very realistic in a way that it doesn't make you think of the predictablilty of life and because the dorama doesn't hint on what happens next, you have to watch and become drawn into its fingers. You watch each of the characters grow and metamorphosis right before your eyes and that's completely beautiful, all because of Natsuo.

Some may say that that is a very boring thing, and I understand that this is not everyone's cup of tea, but there is no reason not to say "don't watch this." If you cut through THIS dorama, you've just wasted the entire series. I seriously recommend this to others to watch, but don't make the mistake of it becoming your first tear jerker. ^_^; My first dorama was Hana Yori Dango with MasaJun. ^^

I hope this helped.. <3

sawadasmile · 27 Jan 2006

i knew while watching this drama that it'd become one of my favorites, and it definitely didn't let me down in the end. this drama is so real, its messages really got across... it really brought out the emotions in me that were stagnant at the time, and was more touching than i can describe. although it was a little slow in some parts (around the middle-almost the end), i would recommend this drama to anyone who is looking for a drama to watch, i would recommend it to people who don't even like watching dramas... i'd recommend it to everybody!! watch this dorama!!

shanghai_honey · 21 Jan 2006

Summer Snow is an unexpected gem. I was putting off watching this dorama for a long, long time until I've finished off some others. I saw the first couple of episodes which seemed slow. But when I finally got down to watching the rest of the dorama, it got me completed hooked. I felt involved and engrossed in the situations all the characters were in, and I laughed and teared up with them. Dohmoto Tsuyoshi acted as the caring, comical and big hearted elder brother to perfection. It was his strength and spirit that inspired and guided his siblings and those who got to know him. What a great memorable character. Oguri Shun played the semi-deaf brother very well. The rest of the supporting cast also performed well, and their characters are authentic and relatable. There is not a false note in their performances, that is why Summer Snow is very memorable to me. It is a simple but moving tale about life, values and love. The soundtrack is very fitting and beautiful.