Great acting and intertwined stories
Intro :I genuinely liked this drama and binge-watched it in a day. I think the reason I like Japanese dramas more than Korean is that the story is not unnecessarily dragged and expresses so much story, emotion and whatnot in less than 15 episodes (mostly).
What I did not like :
I think at the starting of the story the FL lacked individuality because everything she was doing was to gain the attention and love of the ML and hence lacked purpose /reason for being a nurse.
What I liked :
The stories of so many characters are expressed through one drama. In most dramas, it is usually just the main lean and second lead's story that is highlighted. But here even the other characters had strong stories, and some even brought tears to my eyes.
Rewatch value:
I think it is surely something I see myself rewatching later because there are many cute scenes in the drama and it is not very long too.
Outro:
If you are new to J-dramas and wondering if you should watch it... I would say go for it
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I like that once they started dating he always reassures when she doubts their relationship and despite his aloof personality, he does show that he likes her… mainly by kissing her. She’s so forward and keeps liking him despite being brutally rejected at the beginning but yet gets discouraged so easily and doubts a lot once they actually start dating. But other than her lack of confidence in herself and always putting herself down, Nanase is a great female lead.
She makes mistakes and isn’t perfect but she also cares for her patients, notices things others don’t and is super hardworking. I think having the other new nurse Sakai there as a contrast really highlights Nanase’s strengths and shows that you can be a good nurse even if you’re not perfect technically.
Nanase and Tendo are also a great couple. Other than their crazy amazing chemistry, you can see the two characters progress through the show and how they help each other. Nanase becomes a great nurse thanks to her hard work and his mentorship and he starts to not just focus on work and have some joy in his life.
Sometimes I don’t care about couples anymore after they’re already together and it feels like the plot isn’t moving but they are such a cute couple and I would watch a second season. And the scene when he finally confesses his feelings is really cute. The ML starts as an icicle and fully thaws out. Fully.
It’s not perfect but I think I would still give the drama an 8 in terms of likeability. Its a good length, doesn’t drag, and the main couple have loads of chemistry. I tried to read the manga before and dropped it, but maybe I’ll give it another try. I've also found myself singing the theme song at random times since I finished the show a few days ago, which I think is a sign of how much the show sticks with you.
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LOVED IT
What I liked about this drama was that, even though FL was sooooooo cringe, you get use to it because ML makes it all worth while. He always pretends like he doesn't love her and makes fun of her, but when he starts to kiss her you can see how much he's fallen for her without knowing it fully himself, he gets jealous when other men are around her, and also especially when she left to go back home, the back hug said it all.I would have love the cringe to be less with the FL but overall I loved it.
I have rewatched this drama many times and it never gets boring
I wish there was a second season
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Strangely addictive and enjoyable
I resisted watching this series for along time. The plot of a subordinate female nurse (Nanase Sakura) in love with a taciturn handsome doctor ( Kairi Tendo ) has been over-used. However I’ve watched this series a few times and there is something oddly charming about it which grows on you. The female protagonist seems annoying and cringey at first but you grow to love her just like Dr. Tendo does. I laughed out loud at her funny responses like when Kairi told his father how he intended to marry her. She immediately started to jump up and down and then quickly says “my apologies I lost my composure “. She is an authentic character, pure of heart character. The lead couple have good chemistry and the supporting cast is decent as well. There are no annoying characters in this series. Even the “competition” for Kendo isn’t vicious or manipulative. Overall the series was an enjoyable, light-hearted distraction.Was this review helpful to you?
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There's no chemistry and it has quite a depressive tone
I went into this with high expectations but I was flat out disappointed. I mean, the story had its high points but it doesn't work properly. The story doesn't move from one end to the other. The characters and their stories seem disjointed. The other outstanding nurse felt like she was a major point of the drama but was neglected for most scenes. We couldn't see what she was thinking but only perceived it. That's not all, the rich patient plot came from nowhere to cause issues for the ML and FL. I am a screenwriter and from my POV, this had the potential to be a good story but it was a mess. There was no OST and nothing that gave the story life. It is a good watch for anyone that's patient but it's not worth the 8.4 rating. This is my first ever Jdrama and I think I'd stick with my Cdramas and Kdramas.Was this review helpful to you?
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on my top Japanese drama.
I usually don't enjoy Japanese romance dramas as much as other Asian romance dramas, however I'm surprised how much I like this one.Firstly, I really enjoyed Nanase as a character, she was cheerful, clumsy, happy, which are kinda of cliche characteristics, however she was probably one of the most open and in touch with her feeling type of character I've ever seen/ seen in a while. yes she might be slightly too dependent on a man she met and fell in love a first sight but you also see a very independent and determined side to her when it comes to her being a nurse !!!! I loved the way she would say what she felt, and even if she didnt say it directly, she clearly showed it in her actions. Loved that queen!!!!
As for Tendo, well he was the complete opposite to her. At first he kinda frustrated me, he had little to say and was just damn right rude to her. However he does grows on you. When they first get to gether, I still felt unsure about him and his feelings as the, "getting together" was kinda sudden on his part anyway, In a way. but his character development was very rewarding to watch. seeing the way Nanase changed him was pretty cute !!!! you see him open up more, say how he feels and display more affectionate actions towards her.
For the story itself, I liked it!! I mean it was nothing really "special" to say the least but it was nice, all the side characters were great, the stories of the patients where good, luckily not too many sad stories, so its not too sad. and yeh I would probably watch it again.!!!
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BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH
Honestly? beautiful. This whole drama made my heart feel warm. Let me start by telling you that all of the relationships presents in this drama are extremely healthy. ALL. Both love and friendship ones. I loved every character. Honestly the way Kairi falls deeply in love with Sakura is beautiful. She fell first but he fell harder literally. The storyline is hilarious and sweet at the same time, you simply can’t stop smiling and giggling and laughing during all the scenes. Let me tell you: you may cry a little bit because there are so not soo funny scenes but it’s part of it. EVERY character is funny, EVERY, they are all so sweet. And the way no matter what Sakura never gives up on her dream and she keeps going and you can clearly see that she’s growing up and how everyone keeps encourages her is extremely sweet. This was my first japanese drama and what an amazing way to start. Loved it. Prepare yourself to love every minute of it. Also I need to talk about this because it made me feel extremely happy: when Kisugi tells Sakura how he feels he never once stopped being an amazing friend to Kairi, he keeps helping both of them specially Sakura and he never ince blamed Sakura for not loving in back. This is what i want to see in dramas, i hate seeing so many unhealthy people doing the most stupid things and this was sincerely beautiful. I miss all of them already, 10/10.Was this review helpful to you?
better than Playful Kiss..oops.
I've you've watched Playful Kiss, you will love this even more - I'M NOT KIDDING.The Story is kinda similar to Playful Kiss, with the FML being crazy in love with the ML, wo acts like a man with a heart of stone.
The Episodes were never boring, the show didn't drag too much, my heart was fluttering EVERY episode.
Trust Me, this Drama has done things to me!!
Todo and Nanase's chemistry was definitely there and all of their romantic scenes, got me screaming and melting, and i had butterflies in my stomach??? i'm so glad they got their Happy Ending.
I can't really say anything bad about this drama, because honestly there wasn't anything that i didn't like..??
well...
The FL was over exaggerating sometimes, she made things really awkward but that made me like her even more.
And the ML is total Eye Candy!!
Let me add this Drama to be my second favorite of all the dramas i have ever seen.
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IT'S A MUST WATCH!!!
I cannot explain how good this is from the music to the story to the chemistry. It would not be an exaggeration to say its the best J-drama i've ever watched. This has raised my expectations so high I have not watched another J-drama on this level ever again. WATCH IT YOU WON't REGRET!!Skip this part if you do not want any spoilers.
This are a few of my favorite things about this show.
- First although it is relatively light it has a little bit of sadness (someone dies, not the MC though)
- How when the twin sister of Tendo sensei's ex came back she was not toxic about liking him
- His past with his ex girlfriend was not too dragged
- That one breakfast scene is one of the best scenes i've seen in a tv show before
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Superou todas as minhas expectativas!
Confesso que comecei com um pouco de preconceito já instalado, mas à medida em que os episódios iam passando eu me peguei pensando "E agora? Quando vou conseguir achar outro drama bom nesse estilo? Não posso terminar tão rápido!"O que eu mais sinto falta nos doramas, por parte da female lead, é justamente essa benevolência e doçura de caráter que encontrei na Nanase, mas que já há muito tempo eu não encontrava nos dramas atuais.
Posso dizer com confiança que em breve assistirei novamente.
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Whelp
This theme of a grown woman acting like a bumbling idiot around the stoic, good-looking male lead is prevalent in Asian modern dramas and is one of the reasons I hesitate to watch them. There was nothing remotely romantic about Sakura chasing Tendo around in the workplace, especially with her curious lack of work ethic. She had the emotional maturity of a teenager and the intellect of a five-year-old. How this woman made it through nursing school is beyond me. IMO, Tendo should have filed a sexual harassment claim against her because not only did she persist in declaring her unwanted affection, but she also interfered with his work. Had it been the reverse, no one would have thought Tendo was 'cute' for incessantly harassing Sakura. The only worthwhile aspect was the ML actor who, with his disheveled hair and sharp angles, embodied the sexiness that I see in most Japanese actors.Anyway, another reviewer (Launev) wrote much of what I thought was wrong about this series. Arigato and sayonara
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Best Japanese Rom-Com in the last decade.
What can I say about this legendary drama that hasn't already been said? There's a reason why this drama was a phenomenon in Japan and overseas when it was released. It was Mone 's breakout role and catapulted Sato to international stardom. I watch a lot of Japanese dramas and this drama is really up there with the very best of them ;from the last 3 decades even. Even till this day Koitsudu still top most popular/beloved of most lists least in Japan. The OST obsessed, I still listen to it till this day. The script is not new. This has been done so many times but the huge success of this drama is mostly because of Mone and Takeru electric, amazing chemistry imo. I don't rewatch dramas often but this is 1 of the few I rewatch the most. It's such a beautiful slow burn falling in love story. Amazing cast, cinematography, music...this is 1 of the rare instances where everything came together to create MAGIC ✨Was this review helpful to you?
