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The universal theme of friendship, in all its vulnerability, tenderness, and purity, is explored in this drama. The flow of seasons forms a thematic continuity to the action: the severity of youth in summer, the sentimentality of autumn, and the frustration of winter. Together, this group of boys cope with common adversity, face the death of a friend, and prepare to deal with the world of adulthood.
Hear what other j-drama lovers said about the series. Source : Jdorama.com
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interesting... [Rating: 8/10]
It's of a genre of its own...It's dark, but has hope. I love how it ends...:} |
Reviewed by vash_donutangel on 26 February 2004 |
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I LIKE IT [Rating: 8/10]
EVEN, IT LOOKS NOT SO ATTACTIVE AT THE BEGINNING. I LIKE IT. CAZ' I THINK IT S NOT DRAMA, BUT A TRUE EXPERIENCE 4 SOME PEOPLE...
PS:SHINGO S SO CUTIE...^_^ |
Reviewed by CHARA on 6 March 2005 |
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Good! [Rating: 9/10]
This drama is good! The front part is rather slow.. but it gets better at the back. A very touching story abt friendship. How they protect each other etc.. & Shingo's acting is fabulous!! |
Reviewed by jashingo on 24 April 2005 |
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A very well-written drama [Rating: 9/10]
This must be the most touching, thought-provoking, inspiring and well-written drama I've ever watched. The plot is very well-thought out and refreshing, with hardly any cliches (which is quite a feat considering the number of dramas that have been made by now...).
The first 6 episodes we're admittedly quite boring, and the storyline was quite slow-paced, without much excitement. However, I feel that this is a necessary evil, as it is during these couple of episodes that we get to see the relationships between the main characters develop properly, before they face the immense obstacles that the 2nd part of the series brings them. I'm very sure that the relationships wouldn't be as convincing if the drama started had out not long before the 7th episode instead.
I won't say too much about the plot in the 2nd part, as it would be far more interesting for you to discover when you watch it yourself. However, I'd like to say that this drama has taught me quite a few good lessons... Not to mention that the relationships between the friends in the show are extremely heart-warming and 'real'.
All in all, this drama is fantastic. It has everything that makes a good drama -- a great cast, refreshing plot, good character and relationship development. This is the type of drama you will feel is worth your time watching, because it not only entertains you (like most of the shallow, crowd-pleasing dramas that are all over the place now), it also sets you thinking. |
Reviewed by shingo_smap on 30 May 2006 |
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