Kisugi

I wasn't interested by the plot at the beginning, I just gave it a try for Takahata Mitsuki because I like her... and I enjoyed the drama! The family relations are really well written, that's the best part for me.

I guess I'm the only one who didn't like this drama. I found the two main characters boring and I couldn't feel any empathy for them. Sawa was sometimes ridiculous. Frightening things occur around her but all she thinks about is her wedding? Furthermore, the acting was not that good.

On TV (I live in Japan).

The first episode was really good! The atmosphere pictures the Japan I know and I love, where regulars meet in their favorite restaurant. I'm really forward to the next episode.

Yeah, me too! I thought it was so well done!

I loved episode 6 too! The two different points of view on the same relationship were very interesting. As for what you mentioned, I think that's the preview for the next episodes.

I dropped for the same reason, this is too much for me. Ridiculous is the best word to describe the story.

It's a really good song, I love it too! And I love the atmosphere of this ending theme song, with their costumes, hairstyles... it looks like some kind of musical.

I felt really uncomfortable during episode 3, because of his revenge's target. Furthermore, the story contains a lot of improbabilities. Despite what happened to the main character, I don't have any more empathy for him. I hope it gets better soon.

The first episode was really good! The story is interesting. We have a family, not well-educated, but happy. But this family lives in a society where diplomas are highly valued, so the father worries for his elementary school daughter, whose results are bad. I think the first episode gave a good view of what the situation is in Japan regarding education. Also, the first episode was often funny without being stupid. And the little girl playing Kaori, the daughter, is incredibly cute!

First, I don't think they're better. It's a question a taste, everyone is different. Second, are those dramas OST? Which dramas, do you know? And thanks for mentioning X4, I didn't know them, they're pretty cool.

Thanks for this article and nice choices!
I personnally like Hoshino Gen's "Koi" the best, even if I didn't watch the drama. I think Chay's "12 gatsu no ame" was original, I like it a lot. And of course, Fujiwara Sakura's "Soup" was great. I also enjoyed Ikimonogakari's "Sweet Sweet Music". 2016 was a great year for OST!

In Japanese with subtitles, on TV. Do you know if there are any English subs available?

What a cast! I'll give it a try for sure!

I didn't watch "Suki na hito ga iru koto", so I can't judge its quality. I just know this isn't the kind of dramas I'm interested in, but if people liked it, fine. However, I'm a little bit sad when I see that Kiritani Mirei is chosen as the best actress... there were so many great actresses to watch this year and she's gonna win? That's pretty disappointing.
My only hope now is that the people who enjoyed "Suki na hito ga iru koto" will get interested in other jdramas and discover what they have to offer.

It's full of hope, I would say. However, there is a twist at the end and I have no clue how the drama will end. I'm really looking forward to the last episode!

I agree! Good stories, good plot and I would add good acting. This is a drama which, in my opinion, could have a 2nd season. There are interesting characters that could be developed in a 2nd season. :)

Best Japanese Drama of 2016: Juhan Shuttai, Natsume Soseki no tsuma, Love Song

Best Japanese Movie of 2016: Kimi no na wa

Best Romantic/Comedy Drama: It’s not that I can’t marry, but I don’t want to, Jimi ni sugoi

Best Historical Drama: Natsume Soseki no Tsuma, Sanada Maru

Best Action/Thriller/Suspense Drama: Boku no yabai tsuma, Suna no tou, Naomi and Kanako

Best First Episode of a Japanese Drama of 2016: Boku no yabai tsuma, Natsume Soseki no tsuma

Best Manga/Anime Adaptation: Juhan shuttai

Best Medical Drama: Medical Team: Lady da Vinci no shindan

Best Japanese Actor (and for which role?): Hasegawa Hiroki (Natsume Soseki, in Natsume Soseki no tsuma), Ito Hideaki (Mochizuki Kohei, in Boku no yabai tsuma) and Tanaka Naoki (Takano Kenichi, in Suna no tou)

Best Japanese Actress (and for which role?): Kanno Miho (Aki, in Suna no Tou), Kimura Yoshino (Mochizuki Maria, in Boku no yabai tsuma) and Fujiwara Sakura (Sakura, in Love Song)

Best Japanese Supporting Actor (and for which role?): Suda Masaki (Soraichi, in Love Song), Nagayama Kento (Nakata Haku, in Juhan Shuttai) and Kusakari Masao (Sanada Masayuki, in Sanada Maru)

Best Japanese Supporting Actress (and for which role?): Mizuno Miki (Natsuki, in Love Song), Kaho (Mami, in Love Song) and Sugisaki Hana (Yoshiko, in Toto nee-chan)

Best Up and Coming Actress of 2016(and for which role?): Fujiwara Sakura (Sakura, in Love Song)

Best Villain: Matsushima Nanako (Yumiko, in Suna no tou), Kimura Yoshino (Mochizuki Maria, in Boku no yabai tsuma) and Yamaguchi Sayaka (Maho, in Unmei ni nita koi)

Best OST: Chay with “12 gatsu no ame” (Jimi ni sugoi), Sanada Maru, Love Song

I don't want to spoil anybody :) It's just that Aki has a really hard time with her family, and as she's a mother who tries her best, I felt really sad for her. Even if you're doing your best, life is sometimes unfair.

Episodes 7 and 8 are extremely sad... Don't watch them when you're in a bad mood, otherwise it will be worse.