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You'll die laughing!
This is my third time rewatching this and I'm definitely not a rewatcher. This has become like my comfort drama to escape from all the stress and get into a good mood. If you like comedy, I mean high-standard comedy, you shouldn't miss this. This is not your typical girl dressing up as a boy and entering a boys' school trope. Great acting from the cast. Specially Nakatsu, Nanba, and Oscar. Disclaimer this is meant to be funny, not a show to reason with. So if you are in for a good laugh definitely watch this.Was this review helpful to you?
The story is based on a manga so the show is not 100% original, but it is very good and was (in my opinion) very well done. While the Korean version focuses more on the sports and love triangle aspects, the Japanese story had more aspects to it, even with less episodes. While sports and romance are a part of this show, there is also an incredible emphasis put on friendship and growing up. I found this to be much more enjoyable. The show also utilizes the "extra characters" much more, showing how each person interacts. Of course, seeing as this is manga based there were over the top and exaggerated moments, but that added to its charm. There are the moments of heartbreak, disappointment and angst that seemed to fill the To the Beautiful You (Korean) and parts of the manga, but Hana Kimi highlighted more of the shenanigans and trouble high school boys and friends get into. I felt more of a draw to continue watching Hana Kimi and liked it more than its Korean counterpart.
The acting is what made this show a stand out for me. I found new favorite actors and was delighted with a couple of my well-known favorites that appeared too. Everyone played their parts so well and interacted with each other in the best manner possible. You can identify with struggles and with the passion they have. Each actor fills their role to the max and is on point completely. Not to mention there is not one ugly person in this show; it's eye-candy galore. No wonder they're known as the "hottie school".
For the amount of music in the show, it was not bad. The opening theme was a lot of fun and gets stuck in your head. I even downloaded it. However, I grew tired of the end theme fairly quick. The sound effects for the show were not bad at all, they were well-suited and did not draw unneeded attention. The few random shows throughout the episodes were fun as well, adding to the humor.
As for rewatching? I would totally rewatch this show and with it's length it wouldn't be hard to do so either. Rewatching would be a very good idea if you want to watch the performance of different actors/actresses each time, especially since it would be just as fun and enjoyable as the first watching.
Overall this was my favorite version of the show and I loved it for many reasons, the only thing that keeps it from having a perfect score is a little bit of a cliffhanger ending. That is supposedly addressed in the special though, so no big deal. I definitely think everyone should give this a show, especially if you have read the manga of seen one of the other versions. Nothing beats the original. :)
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PEACH
This is a nice, lighthearted rom com than I never really expected to have a high rating in the end when I finished watching it. So I suppose it met my expectations. It’s one of those really ridiculous shows that are mostly watched as a guilty pleasure (though I probably won’t rewatch this tbh). My only real problems with this drama are very personal to myself and may not bother others, but I just wasn’t all that interested in the side stories where the other classmates engaged in a bunch of different shenanigans together. Those parts got sped up usually but eh. My other real complaint is probably the ending and (without going into too much detail) I didn’t like it mostly because it felt a little incomplete and like it was supposed to have a sequel but it never did. It just felt open and not in a way that seemed like it was on purpose. I think my favorite part about this drama (and the most torturous imo) was the love triangle because I got the biggest sls for the second male lead ever and his little crush on the fl is what made a majority of the drama so enjoyable for me. Even until the very end I never quite jumped on the Sano-Mizuki bandwagon but I think partially it was because of how the drama ended. I think I’ve definitely outgrown school dramas at this point but I think Hana Kimi was an enjoyable enough watch that I’d recommend it to someone who likes silly gender benders and a slice-of-life type of drama.Was this review helpful to you?
Adorably hilarious
I've watched this twice and I've enjoyed watching it both the times. But I must confess, that the first time I watched it I was a little disappointed that the love life of the leads was not shown much. However rewatching it I really enjoyed watching Toma Ikuta's aka Nakatsu's scenes. They are too hilarious! This made Ikuta one of my favourite actors, also Shun Oguri as Sano is as charismatic as ever. The roles of Mizuki and other characters were also extremely well depicted and the OST by Orange Range always makes one go head banging. All in all I think it's a must watch for a good laugh and good feels.Was this review helpful to you?
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I 100% recommend this drama to anyone who loves to laugh like I do! It's really worth the watch!
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Let me start by saying that my opinion is extremely unpopular but I still feel like leaving my thoughts on this.I was a complete jdrama virgin when I watched this and I almost didn't want to watch anything else from Japan after...thankfully,I did!Let me explain,if you are not into or used to physical comedy (like american comedy for example) this could seem wild to you.Actors over acting,characters behaving in insane manners,being too loud and having crazy facial expressions can be major cringe factors.The only scene I laughed at was the "I am not a homo" one,I suppose it's a classic.The story is actually ok,far fetched obviously but it is a drama after all.Overall,I do not recommend this as your first jdrama if you are like me. Was this review helpful to you?
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I haven't watched countless J-dramas, but I have watched several. So far Hana Kimi is definitely one of my favorites. The story isn't anything totally new, though it is a refreshing take on the gender-bender cliche. Gender bending is one of my favorite tropes and it was used to it's full potential in Hana Kimi. While the plot was fairly basic, I did like the use of both small and overall story arcs. It kept the show entertaining and crazy.
I thought the acting in Hana Kimi was brilliant. Just like the show, there was nothing serious about it and I felt as if every single cast member poured their heart into this show. Everything was genuine and sincere. It gave the show a wonderful vibe and made me very happy. There wasn't a single character in Hana Kimi that I disliked. I think this is the first time where I've loved every single character in a drama.
As for music, it was simple, and silly at times, but I love the opening theme IKEMEN Boogie, as well as the softer piano version IKEMEN Boogie Nights. I feel as if they embody the whole atmosphere of the show.
Hana Kimi is definitely a show that I'd like to rewatch in the future. It's so absurd and funny that I think it will always be entertaining now matter how much I watch it. Overall I loved Hana Kimi and I felt a range of emotions while watching it. I was surprised while watching the last episode when I found myself shedding a few tears. Hana Kimi was so ridiculous that I never would have expected to cry over it. But I realized that I had grown so attached to each and every character that I couldn't help but cry during a certain scene in the last episode. Hana Kimi is one of those shows that feels timeless.
I would recommend Hana Kimi to anyone in need of a laugh. It's definitely something that will brighten up any dreary day.
Here's my video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc1kN5TJ3SY
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