Beginners! Episode 5

ビギナーズ! ‏ ‧ Drama ‧ 2012

Episode Title: Become one


9.0
Your Rating: -/10
Ratings: 9.0/10 from 9 users
Reviews: 1 user
Season: 1

Shimura joins the regular class, but he is not well-received by the instructor, Igarashi, who uses punches as punishment. Tachibana hears from Igarashi that he should quit because of his past criminal activity. As a part of training, the students must go on night patrol. Suzuki is attacked, and he falsely accuses Tachibana. Tachibana is told to resign and leave the academy. Shimura and the "S" class attempt to stall Tachibana's exit. Later, Shimura and Nijima share a moment to Momoe's dismay.
  • Aired: August 16, 2012

Beginners! Recent Discussions

Be the first to create a discussion for Beginners!

Beginners! Episode 5 Reactions

yankumicho
0 people found this review helpful
Aug 19, 2012

I'm Thrilled...

...that this drama came out this year! It's right up my alley; it has the right kind of comedy, that touch of cute romance, and that dose of friendship that good comedic dramas should have.

I'm so excited to see Shimura's father return--we learn in this episode that whatever he did helped end someone's life, and that Shimura's sister is scared to death of him. It makes me intrigued as to what exactly happened, and how Sakuraba and the Director are involved.

I was really impressed with Hiromitsu in this episode. We saw a range of emotions not seen from the Tachibana character as of yet. I liked that his character has a depth that we're only beginning to suss out. That's a strong point of this drama--everyone seems to have something that they're not proud of or a weakness that they need to overcome.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Trending Articles
Soju's Exciting Lakorn Line-ups!
Editorials - May 2, 2026

Find out all the upcoming Lakorn that Soju's added to her "Plan To Watch" list, and maybe you will be too!

Chinese actor Liu Yu Ning on AI: 'You can't keep clinging to the old ways'
Celebrity - Apr 21, 2026

Liu Yu Ning shares his candid views on AI in TV and cinema, saying the future can’t be stopped and creators must evolve rather than cling to old ways

Zhao Lu Si, Dylan Wang, Tan Jian Ci among celebs condemning use of their likenesses in AI dramas
News - May 1, 2026

More celebrities have issued statements condemning the unauthorized use of their likenesses to produce and distribute AI series, demanding that the infringement cease and that the related videos be taken down

Chinese actress Tang Wei and director Kim Tae Yong to welcome second child
News - Apr 29, 2026

Chinese actress Tang Wei revealed via social media that she is pregnant with her second child

Zhang Ling He hailed as a 'Chinese superstar sweeping across France'
News - Apr 21, 2026

Chinese actor Zhang Ling He earns a feature in Ouest-France, hailed as an "emerging Chinese superstar sweeping across France," marking a major breakthrough for Chinese actors in European media

China tells C-dramas to end idolization of looks and apply Xi Jinping Thought on Culture
News - Apr 3, 2026

China urges TV dramas to reject idolization of appearance, focus on acting and story quality, and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Culture

Son Suk Ku, Ha Jung Woo, Ji Chang Wook and more confirmed for new Netflix film
News - Apr 27, 2026

Son Suk Ku, Ha Jung Woo, Ji Chang Wook, Hyun Bong Sik, and Seo Hyeon Woo have been confirmed for the Netflix film 'The Generals'

Chinese netizens beat Dispatch in leaking pics from Ok Taec Yeon's wedding
Articles - Apr 24, 2026

The idol and actor is reported to have finally tied the knot

Disney+ announces the star-studded lineup of 'The Miracles of the Namiya General Store'
News - Apr 30, 2026

Disney+ has announced the star-studded lineup of its upcoming original 'The Miracles of the Namiya General Store'