10 years ago, Tanioka Hatsune was a famous young violinist. She won many international music competitions and performed with prestigious orchestras. For some reason, Tanioka Hatsune decided to walk away from her career and never perform on stage again. Now, she is 28-years-old and works as a public officer in Nishi Ward, Saitama City. She still enjoys to play the violin in private, but Tokiwa Asahi becomes aware of her. Tokiwa Asahi is a rising maestro, who is based in Germany. His love for music is so much, that he is very strict on his players. One day, his father, who is the head of Nishi Ward in Saitama City, tells him to return to Japan and rebuild the local Kodama Symphony Orchestra. He returns to Japan and begins to rebuild the local symphony in Saitama City. He tries to recruit Tanioka Hatsune to play the violin on stage once again. (Source: AsianWiki) Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- עברית / עִבְרִית
- dansk
- Native Title: リバーサルオーケストラ
- Also Known As: Ribasaru Okesutora
- Director: Inomata Ryuichi, Komuro Naoko, Suzuki Yuma
- Screenwriter: Shimizu Yukako
- Genres: Music, Drama
Cast & Credits
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![Kadowaki Mugi in Reversal Orchestra Japanese Drama (2023)]( "Kadowaki Mugi in Reversal Orchestra Japanese Drama (2023)")
Kadowaki MugiTanioka HatsuneMain Role -
![Tanaka Kei in Reversal Orchestra Japanese Drama (2023)]( "Tanaka Kei in Reversal Orchestra Japanese Drama (2023)")
Tanaka KeiTokiwa AsahiMain Role -
![Okabe Takashi in Reversal Orchestra Japanese Drama (2023)]( "Okabe Takashi in Reversal Orchestra Japanese Drama (2023)")
Okabe TakashiOnoda Hayate [General manager]Support Role -
![Tsunematsu Yuri in Reversal Orchestra Japanese Drama (2023)]( "Tsunematsu Yuri in Reversal Orchestra Japanese Drama (2023)")
Tsunematsu YuriTanioka Kanna [Hatsune's sister]Support Role -
![Bando Ryota in Reversal Orchestra Japanese Drama (2023)]( "Bando Ryota in Reversal Orchestra Japanese Drama (2023)")
Bando RyotaShoji Aoi [Flutist]Support Role -
![Takiuchi Kumi in Reversal Orchestra Japanese Drama (2023)]( "Takiuchi Kumi in Reversal Orchestra Japanese Drama (2023)")
Takiuchi KumiSasaki Reo [Cellist]Support Role
Reviews
Heartwarming musical drama that depicts self acceptance, friendship and love
It is the story of a former violinist who is still madly in love with music but is afraid of starting again. It is also the story of a great conductor and his way of communicating through music. But then again, it is also the story of some of the members of an orchestra which has been taken for granted for a long time.Pros
Great cast
Funny and full of feelings
Enjoyable music scenes
Characters portrait
Cons
It should be longer!!
Some silly villains :)
A bit predictable sometimes, but it does not affect the overall atmosphere
Amazing musical performances - a Light and Feel-Good drama
Disclaimer: I enjoy music but won’t say I am a big fan of classical music. I also don’t play any instruments. The rating is purely based on my enjoyment while watching and after watching.+0.5 because of the beautiful full-length musical performances.
Usually, I would rate a drama like “Reversal Orchestra” an 8.0 rating. The plot is simple and light-hearted. It’s a typical drama about a group of people (musicians here) who work hard to achieve the ultimate goal together. Along the way, you have side stories of different members with a tiny little romance subplot. These side stories are simple enough to give each character a little background, but not long enough to give it depth. There aren't any annoying characters. All the musicians are supportive of each other. There’s no in-group rivalry and they are just TOO nice. This is definitely a feel-good drama. This is not a drama that will spark deep conversations or amaze you in many ways.
But to me, what stands out in this drama compared to other dramas with a music focus, is the amazing performances. If you enjoy classical music, this is the drama for you. Much of the screen time is dedicated to music playing. There are several full-length performances that are amazing to watch and listen to. Oftentimes, I get disappointed when I watch a drama about music, and you get chopped up performances, especially when the characters are supposed to be preparing for this big showdown. The showdown becomes a letdown. But not here! “Reversal Orchestra” not only has a believable orchestra playing the music and we have satisfying performances. It’s quite amazing to see the actors so in sync when playing their instruments. They do make me believe they are true musicians. Each movement is synchronized within the section. It’s beautiful to see. However, what I just described could also be what you dislike most about the drama. You might find it boring because the focus is on music playing and performances. The background music is classical music. There are not songs with lyrics, like a traditional OST.
The actors and actresses deliver good performances as well. It’s a typical J-drama with moments of overdramatic acting. I have been on a Tanaka Kei (ML) binge recently, and am happy to see another side of him. I cannot sing enough praises of his choice of projects. They are so diverse! Kawowaki Mugi plays a likable female lead. So glad she’s not another innocent, naive pushover. She’s kind but could be crazy and feisty.
If you are a classical music lover and want a light and easy watch, “Reversal Orchestra” is definitely the right drama for you. However, if you are looking for something deeper with a stronger message or moral, you might want to look elsewhere.
Completed: 5/1/2024 - Review #436
