Fan reviews: Zettai Kareshi

hel2t · 6 May 2012

As others have said, this is a fun, light hearted drama. The acting isn't perfect, and it's a little unrealistic (although to quote my sister, "duh it's going to be unrealistic, he's a love robot, what do you expect?"), but overall very enjoyable.

However, why I really enjoyed this drama was because of the deeper message lying under the surface. This message is portrayed fantastically when Fujiko-san said, "love takes many forms in this world." Love is never black and white, love does not take on the most practical or logical path, and love is messy. In the end, love chooses the person that lights up our world when we come home and are greeted with "‚¨‚©‚¦‚èh.

doramanoai · 4 Mar 2012

I really don't get the hype about this drama. Not only is it completely unrealistic, but I didn't really feel sympathy toward any of the characters. Riko is a shallow, 1-dimensional character, and the idea of falling in love with a robot because he is helplessly devoted to her is fairly creepy. I know I watched at least half of it, but it was so slow and the characters were so frustrating that I don't think I managed to finish it.

Sun_Shang_Xiang · 2 Dec 2010

Very funny drama with excellent performances from Aibu Saki and Sasaki Kuranosuke . Although this drama is about a robot Moko fills the role with hilarity and a bit of Pathos. Maya Miki and Mizushima Hiro also provide good performances. The main problem with this is once you've seen the first episode you know how it's going to end.

yuki_yoru · 25 Apr 2010

I think this is one of my fave dramas. I found it so warm and loving. During the last few episodes, I couldn't stop watching and stayed up until the wee hours in the morning to finish the series and cried my eyes out. It's a definite must watch for any romantic out there. There is also a movie after the series, but I didn't enjoy it much, frankly. It felt like starting at point A and then 2 hours later, coming back to point A. THe movie did not contribute to much progress of the story, I found that it was a mere attempt to bring you the same emotional turmoil from the series, but didn't quite get to me. But the drama is definately worth it.

Lorry0607 · 17 Nov 2009

Overall clever and interesting.

gwentomo · 8 Jul 2009

To be honest, I wasn't hooked after watching the first episode because I felt that the pace was rather slow. But after watching 3-4 episodes, my interest in the drama increased and I was hooked! I cried during the last episode. I guess it appeals to the romantic in me. Riiko is really lucky to have met someone who can love her unconditionally. However, at the same time it's sad falling in love with someone like that because Night cannot build a family and grow old with her... The part where Night shed tears (during the SP) really broke my heart. On a side note, Hayami Mokomochi is SO hot! Woots.

ediith · 29 Jun 2009

At first I was not sure about this drama. A robot? That is mainly what I couldn't get over. However, I decided to watch it, but I always kept in mind that I was in for a comedy.. I was expecting nothing but silly acting. But I have to admit that after watching the first episode, i was hooked! It was funny, and Night was very interesting to look at (the actor did a good job as a robot).

The strange thing is that, I actually found myself caring and feeling for the robot. What can I say, he won me over! He was always trying to be the perfect boyfriend, and he tried very hard.

The drama is very funny. The ending sad, but probably the best way to go. I recommend you watch it, but please, keep in mind that it is fictional, and it will contain corny, silly humor. It's a story about a robot boyfriend, you should now that!

armel · 13 Jun 2009

That someone would, willingly, let someone they apparently loved kill themselves in a desperate act of absolute adoration is a terrible thought and a tear-spilling, heart-wrenching conclusion.

I'm not sure what's worse; the ending itself or the fact that someone thought anyone could be satisfied with such an abhorrent ending.

weetzie_bat · 20 Apr 2009

i enjoyed it. but riko was bothersome at times. i really felt & was rooting for nighto. but soshi was such a good boy too that you also wanna root for him. so either way, it isn't going to make everyone happy. i'm about to watch the special, hope it's not a let down.

lastcalendargirl · 1 Mar 2009

It has a good mix of humor and drama. You immediately fall in love with Soshi and Night. I have to say I had some issues with Riko. She was just so heartless to Night through the first half of the series. I understand she feels he's like a talking washing machine, but the lengths he goes for her (programming or not) still deserves some pleasantness. But I guess without this detachment in the early start of their 'relationship' you wouldn't see how she develops into the person she is at the end of the series. (Still it bothers me.)

But it's a really fantastic series, I cried A LOT at the end...I can't wait for the special.

Amber · 12 Jan 2009

The storyline somehow does not seem to be convincing, but in literary its is more importent HOW something is told rather than WHAT is told....
Zettai Kereshi told the story very well, one starts to think about what love means and what being a human means and that makes this dorama very special.
A non-human figure can touch you as a human. Great!
I can really recomment it!
Ans it even reached my sense of humour!^^

doublemask · 27 Dec 2008

Its not your typical manga to drama show (meaning no over the top or outrageous expressions). Its very sweet and has a lot of 'awww' moments. Nothing too serious and the plot is kept simple.

anne_jaybo · 26 Dec 2008

Even though it's quite far from it's original manga storyline, but
this drama still has the original sense and feeling of the actual plotline.
The sadness,happiness and also silliness can be seen and felt throughout the movie.
But, there are some parts that can be emphasized more and the potrayal by the actors are quite ordinary.
Overall, quite enjoyable, if you're just looking for a romentic comedy, this drama can be a choice for you =p

mr_dreamboy · 11 Dec 2008

just watch it!

aiscess · 21 Aug 2008

This was a cute and fun series. I wasnft expecting anything from it so thatfs why I really enjoyed watching it. The three leads really did a good job plus additional laughs from the supporting casts. I was really convince by Mokomichifs performance as a robot and he really did prepare for his role. Aibu Saki went passed my expectation since she was always a supporting cast and this was really her very first lead in a full length drama series. While Hiro was the same old Nanba-senpai and I like him for that. As for the ending, I already know it would turn out that way but still, seeing it really makes me sad. And I must say that the BGM's here really fit the different moods in the series plus the ending theme, it was really nice to hear "Okaeri..." at the end of each episodes.

zyne_03 · 19 Aug 2008

this drama is really great! there are no words to express how wonderful this fil is. the plot is really good and the actors also did a very good job. two thumbs up for this!!! (^_^)v

Jumpdiva · 12 Aug 2008

Mizushima Hiro is absolutely, as always, gorgeous in this drama. I enjoyed the plot, and the storyline -thinking it would be something unique and different, and well thought out.

However, the ending is what turned me off of this drama completely. I was absolutely ticked off and lost the majority of the respect I had for it.

Let down.

cntraltdel · 11 Aug 2008

Reminded me of why I love jdorama so much. Corny, funny, creative, beautiful OST, and cute characters. Everyone that watches jdorama can relate in the story line.

I love it. but, hands down still with my first and my fav. Long VACATION!!!.

johnjeon · 23 Jul 2008

This is the first time I've seen Saki Aibu in a lead role and I was generally charmed by her. Yes her performance was occasionally a bit over the top but someone who buys a love robot would have to be a little wacky. In fact her performance was about the only thing that kept me with the drama for the first five episodes. The problem I had was that the robot character was annoying me no end initially but by the end of the fifth episode a change occurred and he became much more tolerable.
I have to say that I could never believe the Riiko/Night relationship and so wasn't as touched by it as others here apparently have been. Is it really love if not loving her is impossible? I thought the ending was pretty much the way it should have been. In any case I still enjoyed the show and encourage anyone who finds the premise interesting to give it a view.

Wynter · 21 Jul 2008

This was a great drama. It was light, silly, fun, and an enjoyment to watch.

The storyline was hugely flawed and totally unbelievable, but because the characters were so much fun, and because Ifm sure the writers never once wanted to convince us that this was supposed to be a serious, realistic drama, the flaws are totally forgivable.

Near the end of the drama you do start to unearth more philosophical issues, and question what love is and what it means to be ghumanh. The end was touching and sad, and if I hadnft been watching it with my sis (who cried), I would have cried as well.

I was pleasantly surprised by Aibu Saki. I think Ifve only seen her in Attention Please, where shefs not the lead. She did a great job. Hayami also rocked. If I hadnft seen him already in other dramas, I would have been less impressed. I mean, itfs not hard for teen heart-throbs to act roboticc but he really WAS acting and he did a great drop as the ideal boyfriend.

I would definitely recommend this drama to anyone looking for something light and fluffy to watch as a break from all the other hardcore dramas that are out there. :)