Confusion

I so don't understand pirates of the caribbean @ world's end....

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Last Friends

I must say, i am not into dark and deep dramas. Last Friends is such a drama but despite the darkness of the theme, i must say i did enjoy this drama. Does this sound twisted to you all?. This is particularly a difficult drama to watch as it deals with domestic violence in relationships. Not that i am in or was in that position but having witness a housemate many years ago, go through a similar situation was actually painful for some of the scenes.

Despite the cheery front cover, i bought the show not knowing the details behind the show. The story line is about young adults going through issues such as gender identification, incest ( of sorts ), domestic violence and finding the "right" one.

Michiru

Aida Michiru is a hairdresser in tokyo who is a sweet and simple girl. Michiru comes from a broken home and is looking for settling down with a nice young man. She thought she had found the right man in Oikawa Sousuke - a local councillor. The day of her moving in with Sousuke sets up a chance encounter with her school mate Kirishimoto Ruka. Michiru moves in with Sousuke and things seems peachy keen initially.

Ruka

Eri

Ruka, on the other hand while trying to chase Michiru, strikes up a friendship with Takeru a make up artist. She bumps into him in a department store, where she dropped her cup and he tries to return the item to her. Friendship grows from there and Takeru moves into a share house with Ruka and her housemate Eri. Who is later joined by Ogurin. The four live quite a happy life on the outside but each person has a deep dark secret within themselves.

Ruka who is a motorcross racer, has a day job as a mechanic and competes in motorcross races to gain access to All Japan male dominated championship. She does not see herself as a female but rather a racer or a rather sexless character. Her disdain for her own gender is shown when her trainer refers to her as a girl and does not have the ability of a man. However, when someone whom she does not like, tries to kiss her, she shows disdain as any normal girl would.

Creepy Sousuke

The story revolves around Michiru and Ruka who come to terms with a difficult relationship Michiru is going through with Sousuke. She finally becomes the 5th member of the share house when she appeals for Ruka to help her. That was quite a poignant moment for me because in cases of domestic violence the first break through is when the victim actually puts her/his hand out for help. Ruka, gladly offers. All is not as innocent as it seems as Ruka, is in love with Michiru. **shocker/spoiler**.

Difficult Topic #1

Takeru who seems like a gay make up artist isn't so actually as he is later diagnosed with the fear of sex. Wow. Men actually fear sex. Rare. Having been abused in his younger years, he cannot stand to touch a woman as it reminds him of his past - hence making every woman think he is gay. Until he spots Ruka. Now this is as complicate as you get. And to add on the complexity, later Michiru falls for Takeru.

The story dances around these topics and actually what's good about this show is how much detail goes into the show about the issues at hand. I have not seen an asian show that actually deals with such details before.

What i like about the show:
* The feel good factor when you are living as housemates- kinda reminded me of me uni days many many years back
* Friendships sometimes transcend all other aspects - sex, love, etc.
* How you stick out for one another - this is totally lacking recently in my work environment.
* Deals with difficult topic as bare as possible without being nauseating.
* Stunning acting from Ueno Juri- can you believe she is the girl in Nodame? Ditzy as she was in Nodame she completely plays the role of Ruka very well in this show.

What i dislike about the show
* Can't say much as i really cannot pint point anything i do not like about this show. It's good. I can see why it won many awards and also have a SP out.

Takeru

So who was my favorite character:
* Takeru for some reasons. I like the fact he is so thoughtful and caring- malaysian men - please. Watch this show. Take a book out of takeru's characters. Much as he knows Ruka loves Michiru, he rather be happy for ruka then to be happy for himself. So.. selfless... /:)

* That evil sousuke - my goodness. Such a good actor. I really found him so creepy and scary. I was at one stage not able to watch this character without having goose bumps. I still cannot understand what really motivated him to ill treat Michiru- besides the fact of an unhappy childhood, let alone what he did at the end. However, i did feel sorry for him in the end.

I would recommend this show for those who like deep and dark subjects. I for one, ( good as it is ) emotionally draining on me. I was exhausted after the whole series. Now. I need to go and un-depress myself with something more - lighter.

p/s: Utada Hikaru's song Prisoner of Love is so appropriate in this show. And the song is stuck on my head.

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What am i watching now

This kitteh is watching a few things at time - like Gossip Girl, Natsume Yujin chio :P wah blur leh - finally i can do a post on anime i like the anime i am watching now

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Tomorrow(2008)

Dun talk with your mouth full, Dr Moriyama.

Like i mention, dorama season this year is pretty good in Japan. I have watched a few excellent ones this year. Well i am not complaining if there is such a windfall for me. I have been more of a japanese dorama fan than any other as you can see. Korean dramas are way to melodramatic for me and taiwanese - well i cannot really understand mandarin so i stick to my jdramas.

I was quite excited when YY said this drama was coming out. Reason being, i have not seen Yutaka Takenouchi in 2 years since his last show Kazoku. Which i think i reviewed before. Or did it. Here he plays a former doctor called Moriyama Kohei ( i so love the name - it sounds like those really traditional japanese names ) who left the profession due to a medical mistake. Moriyama decided to leave the city to forget about the medical profession and work as a civil servant in small town ( that looks like the town of Ise but actually filmed in Chiba prefecture )

The location of filming of the dorama.

Now, in japan medical mistakes are seriously taken ( unlike in malaysia ) where there is actually someone held responsible for the mistake. Sorry i find malaysia lacks a lot of things at times. And in this case, Moriyama took responsibilty of the death of a patient due to misdignosis of the condition. That was 8 years ago.

One day, a small accident in town makes Moriyama rethink his position as quiting. All this is due to the tenacity of a nurse Tanaka Aiko. Aiko works in small community hospital called Nishiyamamuro Hospital. It is a small somewhat run down hospital with many patients but few doctors or nurses. Yet the hospital serves this whole community whole heartedly regardless of this problems. Impending restructuring of the hospital sees that they need to turn away some patients but Aiko accepts them as the need to serve them is more. And Moriyama was impressed by her steadfastness.

A series of events leads to Moriyama finally donning the white doctor's coat where he had to save a pregnant woman from drowning in her own blood (SPOILER ) and he rethinks his decision to become back a doctor. Spurred by this event, he starts his part time job at Nishiyamamuro . But things don't end there so smoothly. Nurse Tanaka is connected to him in more than one ways. (SPOILER #2) and the arrival of a rather cold Endo Saya who is in charge of turning the hospital around to a more profitable enterprise.

Of course running a small town hospital means you have:
* Upstart young doctors trying to run the hosptial their way and privatise everything possible.
* Why so few doctors one?

I must say this story is a nailbitter. I sat through the show and could finish within 2-3 days. The story line intrigues you as it makes you fight for the underdogs in this show and there are many:

Underdogs:
* Moriyama Kohei himself- he struggles to gain confidence in himself and the people around him
* The hospital itself - it is such a stage of despair and lacking some human resources you feel for them
* The people of this small town itself - if the hospital goes bust they go bust!


The so- called challengers:

* Endo Saya

* The money eyed deputy mayor who cannot decide if he wants to be good or evil -:)

Now there is some truth in the show itself- alot of hospitals around Japan and around the world especially community hospital lack the funding that private hospitals has and it show cases problems faced by doctors and patients alike when money becomes a key factor in healing people.

What i like about this show:

I like this scene-part 1

I like this scene-part 2(spoiler!)

* Yutaka of course ! I must say i always prefer him short hair and clean shaven he looks very.. serious in this show but he is another one of the really great actors in Japan. Able to play many roles convincingly i find his role as Moriyama Kohei intense. You can see him struggle within himself - should he put his hand out to help or hide in his shell to avoid his own emotional lackings.

* Kanna Miho- superb actress here. Not the usual stricking beauty but her spunkiness in this show, challenging doctors and also her self to help people whom she sees is in need. I especially love 2 bits where 1) when her sister was seriously ill ( SPOILER #3) and her anguish was clearly written on her face. 2) when she fessed up she likes someone - hehehe -so sweet! This appears in the last bit but as you clearly know japanese dramas sometimes you can predict their ending.

* The small town feel. Call me old fashion but i love that feeling of being in a small time where you are quite close to everyone. Check out the bit where a major accident happened and there was not enough people to help out. I was like rooting for the poor doctors and nurses of the hospital.

* The show highlights common problems faced by a lot of people - many urgent and critical things with poor resources.

* Small touches like the sub story line on Endo Saya.

What i don't like about this show:
* Its too short- could have a run a few more episodes and this kitteh is happy.

* Quite a number of characters in the show that could be developed more. Of course this is only 10 episodes in shows so there is very little character development except for the leads.

* Kohei's character is something really too good. I won't be able to find any malaysian like him here. We unfortunately do not have such characteristics - and that sadly makes me think we don't have similar people in the world.

Those who are interested in medical dramas, do check out Tomorrow.

P/s: one more shot of Yutaka for the road - lol. Now, go back to work everyone.

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Upcoming Review:Tomorrow

Mmmm... dorama season this year is very good - here is a slight teaser - someone who disappeared for a few years and suddenly comes back with a rather good dorama. I haven't seen Yutaka in ages and boy... he does look good still. *kakkoii!!* It will be my next dorama review :)

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10 promises made to my dog - preview

Folks, this should be a good movie to catch - it's going to be shown in KL starting October 16th as part of GSC International screens. Tissue required. I am a sucker for dog faces like these. 

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Moonlight Resonance

Ah-ha, finally you see a review on TVB dramas from me. I rarely like to write about them because their story lines are not as great as the Japanese ones but ever once in a while something good comes out from them and hey, I am addicted - hook line and sinker. Like most malaysians i was obsessed with this show. I didn't by the way catch it via AOD but got the dvd from TVB that they were selling in shops - i hope it is original -lol.

The show is actually a sequel of some whats to the other show known as heart of greed. Same casts with some additions such as Kate Tsui, Lee Heung Kam is added to add spice to show. Though it is the same cast the story line is some what different and the characters had some row reversals in MR and initially when i started watching it i got a bit confused as i was watching both almost the same time. Lol


The story line is now based on a bakery instead of abalone. And the family set up has taken a twist. Har Yue plays the father Jo Bao, who was originally married to Hor Ma. Both used to own a bakery known as Kar Ho Yuet Yuen. They have 6 kids together who consisted of Ah Ka(Moses), Ah Ho (Raymond Lam), Ah Yuen ( Chris Lai), Ah Yuet ( Tavia), Ah Heng(Fala Chen) and Chung Chai (?). As family, they were very happy together until Jo bao has an affair with Ah Hong and he divorced Hor Ma to set up a family with Ah Hong.

Ah Yuet and Ah Heng

Hong who had a daughter from her previous marriage Ah Chau ( Linda Chung ) feels that she should always be some what better than Hor ma and tries her best to ensure Jo Bao and his family do not see eye to eye with Hor Ma. It goes so bad that during the custody battle- she tries to ensure that all the boys go to her side and all the girls are left to Hor ma only. However in the end, Hor Ma had Goon Gar Chai ( Ah Ho ) and the two girls while the 3 boys had to live with Jo Bao. 14 years passed and while Jo bao got richer and richer, Hor Ma just manages by but lives quite a contented life with her children and father.

However, for some reason, Ah Hong is still unhappy with her lot and still has a bone to pick with Jo Bao's ex wife. The story goes on from there how the family starts off badly and later moves on to be reconciled. I find frankly this series is much much better than Heart of Greed. I have some reasons why:

Why i like MR better than HOG
1) Desserts and mooncakes are much better than abalone - lol

2) Less people die ( spoiler alerts )


3) Raymond rocks as Goon Kar Chai - i don't normally heart Raymond Lam but i find he role here is really quite good. The good older brother everyone would want. (^_^)V

4) There is a alot of slapping/ mop whacking and falling down in this show like:

* Hor Ma slapping Ah Hong
* Hor Ma slapping Ah Yuet
* Ah yuet and Sa Yi - slugging it out.
* Ah Hong slapping Hor Ma o.O
* Sa Yi mop whacking Jo Ba - this was so funny.
* Koong Koong - ladle whacking Sa Yi - damn funny as well.
* Jo bao using the mop on Sa Yi. Farnee!!
* Ah Yuet smacking Kah Mei ( did i remember this correctly)
* Sa Yi using the tang tiu on Kah Mei.
* Ah Kung slapped by Ma Ma.
* Ah Kung slapped by Hong Yi - wow - double lah this guy.

5) I like the story line much better - the 6 kids together as a family always together is something i always wanted as a family. :) Its nice to have a big family like this.

6) There are alot of romantic plots - like Goon Kar Chai + Ah Chau, Ah Chau + Dr Ling. Ah Ka + Ah Yuet ( yes, it sounds weird but they are really not related ), Ah Ka + Kah Mei. Kah Mei and Ah Yuen. Wow.. this is complicated man.

Ah Chau + Goon Kar Chai

Ah Chau + Ling B

7) Lots and lots of crying - either them or me.

My favourite characters


Now, if you do not already know Michelle Yim plays the scheming Hong Yi in this show. Contrary to the other show she plays the good sister. I must say she excels in this show as the principal evil lead - lol. Her mannerism and words are sometimes way out of line so much so i really hated her in this show. But it means one thing - she is really convincing as an actress. I really hated the way she manipulates the family around and gets a way with it. Argh - such skills!

Goon Kar Chai of course - need i say more?? I want older brother like him!


My mom wants me to add her favorite - Ah Ka ( Moses Chan ) she... die hard fan of his leh. I like the shot above, this is when Ah Ka first saw Kah Mei

My least favorite characters

Bosco as Dr Ling - i am so sorry lah bosco - normally i am a big fan of yours but really - i hate your Dr Ling characters. I know why you did what you did in the end but frankly you started of 2 timing already increased my dislike already. I know someone will go "what??" when she reads this - lol.



Sa Yi- well not really her character - she was damn annoying in the beginning i cheered when Koong Koong whacked her on the head with the ladle but her voice was really annoying. But when she sings she rocks.

Ok - Kah Mei- argh cant stand this scheming conniving woman. I know girls like her and i really felt so sorry for Ah Yuet when she came into the picture. But have to admit, this is one fit looking lady.

Favourite moments:

Goon Kar Chai as Sa Yi

Ah Ka doing a chinese opera skit of Hong Yi

* Tee hee - when the kids dress up as each other in their play. I thought this was so funny.

* The ghost street session- the group was trying to cheer Raymond up - hehehe i felt as if i was like 10 years old again, my cousins and i used to do that. Only instead of Jo Bao frightening us - my aunts will yell "What the hell are you all doing with all the lights off"

* When Ah Chau one upped her mother. That was so unexpected of her and from the start she was a limpy character but finally she did something i was very proud off. Way to go girl.

* When Ah Ka sings that song - Sa Yi gives birth to a boy - i dunno the exact translation but it sounded funny.

* When Ma ma realizes that Hor Ma is good and not the evil woman she is made up to be.

* When Hor Ma "paus" Ah Kung had taken the money from Jo Bao's company.

* I kinda like the theme song. It grows on you after a while.

Heart breaking moments:


* When Goon Kar Chai fess up to Ah Chau in a form of a cake - ooh my heart broke when she tells him "thank you for always treating me as a sister" *sobs* Poor guy.

* Ma-ma and Goon Kar Chai crying together after she discovers that Goon Kar Chai was dumped.

* When headstrong Ah Yuet always gets herself into trouble with her outspoken ways. I feel like her sometimes - outspokeness gets her into trouble at times.


What i really could do less with in the show:
*The Dr Ling + Ah Chau romance- aiyo -emotionally over strained by these 2 already.
* Chee Kiok Chu ditty that these 2 fellas like - i so no like.
* That piu sok - ah kung - damn annoying man.
* Linda Chung can really cry man. My dad walked past my room in a space of a 3 hour marathon and he remarked - that all he hears is crying.
* That lame Ah Yuen chracter in this show - i never seen someone so weak and so easily influenced.

Anyway, this is my most addicted tvb drama that i cannot stop watching. In fact as we speak, i am watching it second time -ahem after all that is what hols are. For watching TV. Anyway to conclude, i highly recommend this drama to watch and get addicted like me. I hope Gem of Life is as good - 80 EPISODES!

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Change

I watched this drama way before Moonlight Resonance came out but was a bit lazy to blog about this as i was - lazy to blog in general. This is an aptly titled drama in my case, since Malaysia is also having it's political disagreements. Now, if our political leaders will take a look at this drama and maybe learn something from it.

This vehicle is Takuya Kimura's much anticipated drama of the year. KimuTaku has played everything from pilot, to investigator, tycoon, hockey player, pscyhotic killer and and this would be his other first of playing the youngest prime minister of japan. Not to mention most good looking. I kid you not.. Yup, you did not see the picture wrongly but that's takuya. All the time he plays good looking suave characters but this time a round he is a nerdy school teacher to start off with.

"You mean the afro hairstyle does not suit me??"

A nerdy school teacher in Nagano with a shock of hair that the kids mercilessly call him MOJAKURA. Keita Asakura( takuya) likes the life in Nagano, it is quiet and the clear skies allow him to indulge in his passion of astrology. Unknown to a lot of people, keita is the son of fukuoka legislator. The latter's untimely death leads an opening in the party elections.

Scheming leader of the ruling party decides to promote Keita as a potential choice to boost the party's poor ratings. (Sounds familiar doesn't it) He gets his right hand woman -Miyama to help run and boost Keita up to contest in Fukuoka.


Keita is initially not interested as he and politics are like oil and water and only reluctantly agrees when his aged mother says she wants to campaign he subsequently agrees. Poor Keita, a teacher's life is so simple and running for office is a complete change for him. In the next course of the first 3 episodes, you will see how Keita gets voted into becoming a member of parliament. His simple and straight forward nature makes him a magnet for the normal people. A complete different air to the people who are into politics. Not to mention a good hair cut and some preening did change his final appearance.

Keita's ascend to parliament does not just stop at being a member of parliament. The leader of the ruling party- Kanbayashi Masaichi has other plans in mind. He feels that Keita can be a puppet and ratings for the party greatly improved with a simple minded and straigh forward, why not take it a step further?? Push keita to be the prime minister and hey, if he fails, Kanbayashi can always be the next prime minister.

I, mojakura, swear to be your ...

You will get to see the inner workings of politics how people jostle and cajole at the same time push their own interests before the interest of the people. And my, how at that point of time when i was watching this some few weeks back, really makes it a parallel comparison to what is happening in malaysia. Keita finally gets to be prime minister somewhat uncomfortably and miyama acts as the prime minister's special assistant.

What i like about this show:


1) The new prime minister's interest to sincerely listen to the people's interest or complains. Take the case of the moon jelly - Keita personally read each of the documents given to him to assess the real issue and insisted on a apology to the people for not listening to their complains. How many of our politicians would really do this?




2) He treats his staff as his family. They may be his driver, body guard or even his personal assistant but they are still normal people to him. His father's house ( the unofficial prime minister's residence ) is the house every one goes to and he works from there to get his ideas.


3) Some realistic portrayal of politics - i hate the hidden messages politician plays to get points across - why not just say it directly. hey, this could be also not just malaysia that has this problems.


4) They did not focus too detailed on any on screen romance, just simple hints which is good for this kind of show. Had they delved too much into it, i would have find it a bit out of place.

I give this show my thumbs up. It was slow to start of at the beginning, with him trying to adjust to life in politics but things quickly pick up pace once keita moves to tokyo. This is not all a serious movie as there are some comic relief along the way in form of Abe Hiroshii who plays Keita' special assistant to the prime minister. Keita realized that he needed someone in the team Asakura who not only is honest but believes in the same ideals as him. I found the bit below hilarious where Abe had to pretend to be Keita for a day.



What i don't like about this show:
1) Will there be anyone whole really stands up for the people?

2) Can we have politicians so honest to bear mistakes of their past and admit they were wrong - Nah!!!

However, for me the show had some home truths. In our country's recent political bickering, i realized as with this show, people do not fight for the underdogs or the people who are poor. Most politicians are only fighting for themselves. Hardly any would actually say they are fighting for the party or for the rights of the weak. I might sound idealistic or naive but if we had a bit of keita in all of us, maybe we will all be in a better place.

Do catch change if you want to watch some political upheaval. This is TK at his finest. I wonder what else can he play next?

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Sweet Rain ( Shinigami no seido ) Accuracy of Death

Sounds like a completely scary title all in one. However it is not a scary movie though. This is a japanese movie that recently hit town, amidst their usual horror movies and love stories, this one represents one that is not part of the norm.

This movie also hails the return of Takeshi Kaneshiro to the japanese silver screen after 6 years of working overseas in foreign production. I am ecstatic though, for many reasons and quite obvious reasons - lol.

Title of the movie, in japanese translates to Shinigami no seido and it is adapted from a novel by Kotaro Isaka. Kaneshiro plays a shinigami or the grim reaper named Chiba. When i first heard that, my first thought was .. ah.. Meet Joe Black! I was a bit put off by that thought. However, this version is a complete and different view point of death and life.


Chiba, normally appears 7 days before a person is to die and he observes the person's activities, interacts with them ( this is the creepy bit for me ) and decides if the person is to die ( proceed ) or can continue to live ( suspend ) . He is followed in his adventures by a dark black golden retriever who acts as Chiba's guide and rational mind. Chiba, is child like in some instances taking a keen interest in things we take for granted, like music. At the same time he is a complete dufus in human interactions. Take one example when Kazue Fujiki thinks she is being "picked" up by him. His reaction is immensely funny.

He meets 3 different characters in the space of the movie, a lonely and unwanted Office Lady, and has been gangster who is no more in favor with his bosses and and old lady of 70 who is a hair dresser.


The Office lady is played by Manami Konishi. For those who watched japanese doramas, she is already a well known name in that area. Her dreary job includes answering the help line for a electronics company and her life is mundane and dull. To make it worse, she is harassed by a stalker who calls her daily just to hear her voice when one day, she meets Chiba. He rescues her... sort of... well, he was the one that sapped the life out of her for a minute ( note. shinigami's cannot touch people with their bare hands will turn them gray, so notice the people with white gloves ) and he sort of changes her life and a her view of life. It's funny though, he asks her what is her thoughts on death but eventually ends up changing her life giving her a whole new perspective of what to life for.

For one, Sweet Rain, is a show you must pay attention to what people say and read in between the lines. ..... this is a broad hint here. :) Oh, btw, the show is covered with rain, it rains practically every scene.

Takeshi shines in this show. Rightly so as he uses more of his expression to convey the child like Chiba. And thought the title sounds heavy, this is a show that is funny as well. Trust the japanese humor, it is simple yet all due to timing.

I must say that black dog is somewhat of a character as well. He could stand in the rain dripping wet given my dog, he would have run for cover. The dog does not however say anything in the show, but all his thoughts are conveyed to Chiba via telepathy. You get to read the "thoughts" on screen and some are pretty hilarious. Like the one Chiba asks how people are chosen to die, the dog answers "you draw lots"... and waits... but Chiba was a bit shocked to reply. Dog adds on.. you are suppose to laugh here. That bit had everyone in the cinema roaring with laughter.

I truly like this show. This show is not like the normal shows you see out there. it is thought provoking as well gives you a viewpoint of if you have to change your life, you are also part of the change process. Also, you get some quick history of japanese cultures and beliefs. Ever wondered why crows are not welcomed in japanese house holds? they are the harbinger of death .

I highly recommend this movie. Watch it if not to just drool at Takeshi but get your thoughts thinking on this one.

Credits of pics go to mtime.com. I took most of the picts there. Thanks a lot.

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Change 2008 *wow*

I manage to get my hands on this and i am watching it now!! Will review soon. Good show!

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Zettai Kareshi ( Absolute Boyfriend)

I must get one of these. :) Robot boyfriends. When i am not watching movies, i go for my doramas. This month's pick is Zettai Kareshi. Translated on the cover was absolute boyfriend. However, i thought it sounded more like Forever Boyfriend. I didn't think this was such a good show to start with when i picked up the cover. In fact it looked initially like a fluff piece. The show starts Hayami Mokomichi and Aibu Saki.

The story is about a robotics company who develops a robot that is considered the perfect or ideal boyfriend. They pick poor Izawa Riko to be the candidate to road test the model 01. Riko is unlucky in love and always is being dumped or being used by men who feel she is emotionally heavy.

Izawa Riko

Based on a list of questions, 01(hayami) is suited and tailorerd for Riko. He comes delivered like a fridge(!) and all you need to do to activate him is kiss him!

Complete reversal of snow white, you need to kiss the prince. Lol!

Riko initially is annoyed by 01 whom she calls Naito. He cooks, he cleans and declares his love at inappropriate times to her and also walks around trying to imitate a body builder just to get riko to pay attention to him. Note to riko: Oiy, what are you thinking woman!!

Riko works as a temp staff in a up end patisserie business and is interested in being a real pastry chef. However, she lost sight of her dreams when reaching tokyo and is only successfully made cream puffs. One day, her boss Soushi, discovers how tasty these cream puffs are and encourages her to chase her dream.

The story then runs around how Riko tries to achieve her dream, with 01 trying his best ( or rather being really annoying or amusing in my case ) to help Riko. Most of the time, she brushes him aside and starts to fall in love with her boss. (Cue: AIYA) She also gets really annoyed when she has to take a few jobs to pay off 01 when the trial period is over. Like working in those kind of japanese bars ( ahem )
However, she slowly learns how deep his love for her is and she starts to fall for a robot. But can a robot relationship really work?

Ok, it is not a fluff piece. There are a lot of people in the world who do look for the right person to fall in love with. And sometimes you may not know the person is right in front of you till it is too late. ( i am not giving spoilers here ). Also, one thinks that emotions are simplistic is wrong. 01 is beyond programming and starts to grow real emotions after a while, comprehending how it feels like to be hurt and be loved.

Mokomochi, has truly improved in his acting here. I find he captures the essence of a robot very well and his dead pan face at times is a laugh. 01's determination to ensure his beloved is protected and loved shows till the very end of the show.

Riko's character was initially annoying. Childish and immature, she could not really be bothered about 01 in the first place. However, you see her change when 01 saves her irregardless of his own safety. Oh, throw in a rival 02 as well who challenges 01 for riko's affection.

Ending wise, i was hoping for something different. However, reality you know this one that is not destined to be. For people who love a good love story, do pick up Zettai kareshi. Not only you get a chance to ogle at Mokomichi's really buff abs here. But a chance for you to sit and think, what would you do for someone you love? As much as 01 did or how much Riko gave up for 01?

Naiteru, riko san. Naito mo, inai.

My most favorite scene.

Zutto isshoyouni.

Pack some tissues for this one. But worth the watch. *sigh*

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