Pride (2004)

Me encanto!

Realmente comencé a ver doramas Japoneses porque estaba aburrida de los coreanos , busque y busque y no pude encontrar alguno que me convenciera , termine por elegir este pero pensando que lo iba a quitar al primer capitulo y vaya que me he equivocado . Fue tan bueno de ver , me sentí realmente emocionada capitulo tras capitulo , sentía una conexión con los personajes , como si no fuera una actuación , como si realmente estuviera viendo la historia de amor de un jugador de hockey . Las actuaciones enormes de los protas y la química que mantenían realmente me impresiono , sentí como si realmente se gustaran ,como si ni siquiera tuvieran que fingir la atracción .Estoy cautivada por este dorama ,y oh! ,su música mas que estupenda (escuchar ice man me encanta). Justo acababa de verla cuando a los 4 días apareció la noticia de que había muerto la actriz principal ,quede con un vacío porque era la primera actriz de la que me había enamorado por su sonrisa , espero y descanse en paz . Solo me falta decir que pasara mucho tiempo para que pueda superar este dorama . Gracias .

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Pride is yet another Jdorama that really scores! (pun intended, Sorry!) As I was going through the different rating points I tried to be more critical; does every point really deserve a 10? And I had to say yes for every one.

Like Rita, I found this drama lovely to watch and well worth my time every single episode. Unlike Rita I am actually a fan of Hockey. I grew up in a Hockey family. My father coached and my brothers both played hockey and in turn now coach their sons. Never once did I feel the action on the ice was fake or poorly executed. The team spirit and pride of the players was also something the writer and actors captured quite nicely.

The story and plot played out in time with the 11 episodes and I never felt bored or as if the plot was dragging. The writer really captured the feeling of the players, their motivations, dreams and fears. I have to wonder if he/she was either a player or came from a hockey family. If not...I'd be surprised.

Kimura Takuya and Takeuchi Yoko had amazing chemistry together and more importantly, with the rest of the cast. Kimura Takuya as Haru was particularly good. He was so natural as Haru...so confident in his role that I might have trouble seeing him as anyone else. The love story between Haru and Aki is wonderful! They were what most people aspire to in a love match; comfortable with each other with a friendship that comes easy and a necessary undercurrent of passion. Lovely!!

The soundtrack is by Queen. One of my favorite bands when I was a kid. The tried and true anthem We Are The Champions was only one obvious fit for a sports driven drama. A lot of their other songs "I Was Born To Love You" spoke perfectly to, not only Haru's love for the game of Hockey but also his love for Aki.

My re-watch value is a 10 because I would enthusiastically watch this drama again. It is fun and such an easy, entertaining story. 11 episodes long and does not drag. If you don't like watching sports dramas I promise you this one is a perfect blend of the right elements. This is about the characters and the love story set within the world of Hockey.

I recommend this drama very highly. So much fun to watch!

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