Don Quixote

Don Quixote (2011)

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In this unusual story, Matsuda plays a child welfare official Shirota working at a child consultation center, while Takahashi Katsumi plays a charitable yakuza boss Sabashima. These two lead completely different lives, but one day, their souls are suddenly switched. As a result, Shirota begins dispensing odd advice about the "rules of society" and other things. While his colleagues naturally see this as a problem, the children gradually come to rely on him.

  • Native title:

    ドン★キホーテ
  • Also Known as:

    Don Kihote

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blackstar_aria
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
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Nov 27, 2011
  • Overall 9.0
  • Story 9.0
  • Acting/Cast 10
  • Music 6.0
  • Rewatch Value 7.0
Don Quixote was really enjoyable. Story line was great, it was laugh a minute and Matsuda was a dream to watch.

I wasn't familiar with the traditional story of Don Quixote, but that wasn't necessary because this drama really didn't stick to the traditional story. What the drama took from the Spanish story was a theme of "unconventional chivalry" and really played it up.

Assuming that you read read more the synopsis, this story is a Secret Garden type of switch but without the romance. (if you didn't see the Kdrama Secret Garden -you need to- but think Freaky Friday). Yes there is essentially no romance in this drama but you really don't miss it. The main characters are like fish out of water and it makes it hilarious to watch.

The two main characters are played excellently by the already awesome Matsuda and Katsumi Takahasi. I loved seeing Matsuda smile and be really dorky then witch to being all Yakuza, if you are a fan of his then there is no reason not to watch. Katsumi was really good to playing a totally dweeb young man , he made it believable.

All in all, this a undeniably great drama. It sucks you in, has great topics and situations and by the end you feel as if you too have gained 2 friends. Even if you see the end coming in this drama, the characters are so likeable that you want them to do their best. All the episodes are good and there is no need to fast forward, and i normally need to fast forward. If you feel like getting away from all of the plotting and scheming that some of the other dramas have, this is a good refreshing one. Watch it. Like now.
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vichan
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
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Feb 16, 2012
  • Overall 10
  • Story 8.0
  • Acting/Cast 10
  • Music 10
  • Rewatch Value 10
Do you want to watch a drama with a REAL actor play ?

Do you want to watch a drama that makes you laugh at loud ?

Do you want to watch a drama in which even supporting characters are good ?

Do you want to watch a drama that treats about difficult issues whithout being cheesy ?

do you want to watch a drama that makes you laugh at loud by read more its excellent actor play an characters and without being cheesy ?


WATCH DON QUIXOTE !!! YOU WON'T REGRET IT !

I swear, i was laughing all drama long, and always subjugated by Matsuda Shota's playing. I was forgot it was just playing, and not reality.
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SHS and DQ are both comedy dramas with the main character swapping their body/soul.
Recommended by Naam
Both Jdramas have body swapping happening between the two main characters, plus an overall feel-good story with moral lessons.
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    Jul 29, 2015 - edited

    where can you watch this ?

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      Naam Oct 2, 2015

      Best bet would be gooddrama(insert dot here)net
      That's where I watched it at least, though not sure if they still has it.

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    heavenlene Apr 24, 2015 - edited

    I started watching the first 2 episodes last night and boy I did have great laughs! the best comedy series I've seen since bitter blood

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      Selty Jul 29, 2015

      Omg really ? I loved Bitter blood

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    koe Dec 29, 2014 - edited

    Anata!

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    Naam Jun 2, 2014

    I was surprised that the story was as funny and easygoing as it was with little to no clichés.
    Especially like the misunderstanding in ep 7. Almost rofled at that one. ^^

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    SweetChocolate Mar 21, 2014

    It was a great drama indeed.. didn't expect that ending at all.. It was so good..

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    mascot Mar 15, 2014

    Masterpiece, period.

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    green_tokki Jun 21, 2013

    this is actually good for a soul swapping drama- didnt annoy me at all. pretty funny.
    this is a good watch

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    AbnormalHunter Jun 7, 2013

    it's really cool and funny, but i really can't deal with crying children (you know, not the ones who cry for no reason, they're annoying XD)

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    Aya-san May 27, 2013

    The end was epic! lol would love to see how that would go

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    helloflower May 2, 2013
    Reveal Spoiler »
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    Plun Feb 28, 2013

    Wow, the ending was totally unexpected. Loved it! ;D

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    titi_odus Nov 23, 2012

    the first and only body swap drama/movie i like.
    i usually HATE anything to do with body swapping but i love this. its so funny and different from other body swapping stories I've seen

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      catnip Jan 14, 2013

      I completely agree. I usually hate soul swaps as well, but I watched this one for Matsuda and damn I didn't regret at all, I really liked the plot too.

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    shinju Oct 6, 2012

    sooooooo funny xDDD
    love the dance between ayumi and sabashima xDD
    worth watching =D

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    Rubyy Sep 17, 2012

    Aww... Crazy to think that this drama aired a year ago. Feels like just a few months ago... Thats how awesome it is, Its still right at the front of my mind..

    May just re-watch this soon XD

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    Loffu Jul 27, 2012

    Wow, the storyline is unusual. You wouldn´t even imagine what´s going to happen. And I love the drama. It´s my first episode, but I can´t resist. It´s just too good!!! XD

Details

  • Country:

    Japan
  • Type:

    Drama
  • Episodes:

    11
  • Aired:

    Jul 9, 2011 to Sep 24, 2011
  • Aired On:

    Saturday
  • Network:

    NTV
  • Duration:

    45 min.

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  • Score:

    8.0 (scored by 779 users)
  • Ranked:

    #766
  • Popularity:

    #2042

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