Fan reviews: With love

kndy-nt2099 · 9 Feb 2004

One thing that I love about this drama is the style & the music. It's so different from other dramas that I love watching it. The characters of course are a bit of a mismatch...but they play their roles perfectly. They fit their roles perfectly. It's just the chances of these two opposites being together would be a bit overboard.
When I watch trendy Japanese dramas, I focus in on things that many people don't. From the style, the settings, the locations selected. "With Love" has some really good locations that I even had to travel to Tokyo to Odaiba to check out the "Statue of Liberty" across from the Fuji Sankei Biru and Takenouchi Yutaka's fashion is just really cool! The music is also great and I highly recommend the soundtracks. Each time I watch the engagement party scene, I can't help but smile and tear...what a powerful scene and to see how music does influence a drama's setting. - KNDY

dys199 · 20 Jan 2004

Takenouchi Yutaka is very cool in this dorama, but this one is a snoozer. The storyline moves too slow and you find yourself falling asleep during each episode.

kook05 · 6 Jan 2004

It's an alright show.
The plot was a little too slow-paced for my liking, but it's still a decent show.
Nice music and a very delectable Takenouchi Yutaka!! ;)
p(^o^)q

Hiro Toyo · 2 Dec 2003

The only reason why it even got a 4 is because of Yutaka. If it weren't for him, I can't imagine watching 10 minutes of it. If you are a fan, you might like it, if not, don't waste your time. The story is pretty dull, and they keep going around and around. Also, you can totally feel that the director was trying really hard to make Yutaka look really good, giving him all these different angle shots. This is a drama made exclusively with the purpose of making Yutaka as handsome as possible, in my opinion.

juliana_phang · 21 Jun 2003

great plot
yutaka looks so cool here
love this drama a lot..maybe because i'm very into music
after watching this drama i cant stop listening to its OST

ladyelf · 20 Jun 2003

I didn't like it when I watch it a bit here and there on TV the first time, I didn't even like Takenouchi that time. And then I watched it the second time, this time in mandarin on SCV, and started to be a bit interested, because the letters are read out it mandarin and I didn't need to spend so much effort reading the subtitle.

And I started to be captivated by Takenouchi. But due to some reason I didn't get to watch the last epidsode, and for a long time this show was always on my mind. Finally I bought the VCD, watched it alone all over and gosh! I realise if you really follow the whole show you can feel how the love between them develop. Of course, to have the patience you must be someone who likes Takenouchi. If you like him, my! you will enjoy this show, very much.

This is a show I will watch over and over again. Well, I admit it's because of Takenouchi, I adore him!

elise3000 · 13 Oct 2002

This was an okay drama but to me it seemed to drag along. I was disappointed with Misato since she didn't suit Yutaka at all...she looked more of a aunt or something. Although it kept me watching i was slightly disappointed. But at least Yutaka was as cute as hell!!!!

jdfan · 3 Jul 2002

Interesting story line; a Japanese version of "You've got mail". The couple didn't get together until the last two shows will drive you crazy!

googal · 15 Apr 2002

Another sweet and romantic love story.But Yutaka's acting was just....slightly above the average. Not his best performance though.

marzyu · 22 Feb 2002

OMG...THIS DRAMA IS SOOOOO SWEET but it'z a dam dat they took so long to know each other dat they're the net perosn!
sorta slow drama i guess?

angeleye · 16 Jan 2002

i watched this show just because of yutaka...no other reason...the storyline was not so bad but the plot was very slow and not so clear..furthermore, i hate the endings...

Michi · 10 Dec 2001

I think it's a good story . Will i be that lucky to receive any nice music accidentally? lol ~ Dream on !

yutaka_takenouchi · 2 Dec 2001

.......it's just another good drama

aleen84 · 9 Nov 2001

If you love innocent heroines paired with hunk heroes, this is the drama for you

Undying · 16 Aug 2001

From the beginning, "With Love" is a slow-moving serial, in its storyline and serene feature song "Once in a Blue Moon". Both hindered by bitter experiences in their past love lives, Takashi (Yutaka), a steely musician, and Amane (Misato), a passive banker, accidently find each other from a wrongly sent email. What proceeds is a long-drawn "email" love story that works, for the most part.

Yutaka and Misato are quite good in "With Love". Yutuka fits the mould as the cool, seemingly emotionless rock star perfectly, and Misato is equal in her role. Dame Norika Fujiwara and Mitsuhiro are also quite convincing in their secondary roles, but the fine job by the cast is all for none due to the story's weak, predictable storyline.

"With Love" will be good for some, but it's definitely not for everyone. BTW, "Destiny" by My Little Lover, the opening song, is a catchy tune that must be checked out.

Jalapeno · 9 Jun 2001

The first drama I saw Yutaka act in. He was pretty much ok, but I didn't like the plot. For me it was kinda dragging. Anyway, if you're into the movie "You've Got Mail", you might like this one, although there ain't much comedy here. ^___^

curian4 · 27 Apr 2001

Ok.......this drama it is only ok but this drama yutaka acted in is creditable and for me this drama is for people who likes love

Amirul Rasyid · 21 Mar 2001

Very Good Love Story...Interesting