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Hotaru works for a famous interior design company. It's a glamorous job but Hotaru's private life is totally the opposite of glamorous. She lives alone, and when she isn't working she's mostly lazing about her rented house in training wear. She's not interested in men. In fact, she isn't interested in anything. "I'd rather lay around than fool around," is her motto. Her landlord is a bar owner, and one day his son, who has just separated from his wife, comes to inspect the rental property, not knowing that someone is living there. He is shocked at the mess, but not as shocked as Hotaru. He turns out to be her boss, Takano. -- Japan Times Online

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  • 25 days ago 10 of 10 episodes seen
    Emmers
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    • Overall  9
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    • Acting/Cast  10
    • Music  8
    • Rewatch Value  9
    This show was pretty lightweight, but I loved it SO MUCH! It was really cute and funny, all the acting was really good, and I really connected with all the characters. It's one of the few shows I've watched where I was rooting for the first and the secondary guy. All the chemistry was amazing and things were crazy without getting too over-the-top. I really enjoyed it and look forward to watching season two! ^_^
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  • Feb 10, 2012 10 of 10 episodes seen
    JadeDarcy
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    • Overall  9
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    • Music  8
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    This drama was so enjoyable, fun and effortless to watch. There aren't any big conflicts or enemies, plot twists or action. But there is such a wonderful journey of growth for both leads. The symbiotic relationship they quickly develop seems so organic and believable. The acting was great. It really felt as though I was watching two real people through a window while they were not aware of being watched. They seemed that natural, that real. The humor was great because it was subtle. I really liked the female character. She seemed different than what I'm used to from other dramas. She was a slob and emotionally challenged in the area of love; but otherwise she was a smart,sweet, hard working woman aware of her mind read more
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  • In Otomen, Asuka acts like a popular, manly man. However, he secretly likes girly hobbies such as sewing. In Hotaru No Hikari, it's the opposite, Hotaru acts like a typical OL, but at home she's a slob. Ironically, both love interest in these series are the exact opposite of the male/female leads.
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  • Bunnij 27 days ago
    This Drama had great Cem coming from the main actors ,and it was very funny though i don't recommend watching season 2 season 1 was enough for me.
  • tangiechan Jan 17, 2012
    I've been meaning to watch this drama years ago. D: Luckily, seeing this on here reminded me to begin watching it lol.
    1 ❤
  • Bladey Jan 17, 2012
    This is a cute and funny drama, unlike personal Taste.
    1 ❤
  • Orange-Panda Jul 2, 2011
    I dropped watching the drama for one reason- the lead girl. Her acting was very unrealistic and I thought if I have to watch her acting for another 16 or so episodes, i would be very annoyed and angry. Oh yeah, there is also a sequel to this drama, an I have sequels because they feel like a drag.
    1 ❤
    • KimYunmi Jan 6, 2012
      It's not 16+ episodes, it's only 11, 'cause it's a J-drama. Don't mix your K-dramas and J-dramas. Different culture and different language.
      4 ❤
  • LadyEclair Jun 11, 2011
    This is by far the most funny drama i watched till now.The feeling of romance i felt it only in the last 2eps.It`s been a while i laughed so hard until my tummy was hurting.Even tough i was expecting someth else this was great,so now i`ll go watch the next season i`m really curios how it`ll turn out
    1 ❤
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Hotaru no Hikari

Hotaru no Hikari

Title

  • Main Title: Hotaru no Hikari
  • Native title: ホタルノヒカリ
  • Also Known as: Glow of Fireflies

General Details

  • CountryJapan
    TypeDrama
    NetworkNTV
  • Aired: July 11, 2007 to September 12, 2007
  • # of Episodes 10
    Average Duration 45 min. per episode
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance

Statistics

  • Score: 7.63 (scored by 1,256 user)
  • Ranked: #227
  • Popularity: #111
  • Members: 1,866
  • Favorites: 0

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