Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta Japanese Drama

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Feb 15, 2012 10 of 10 episodes seen

7burgerhands
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This drama is one of my personal favorites because despite the heavy drama on the plot itself, it managed to deliver the message to the viewers in a light and not so draggy way. It was actually kind of realistic compared to most dramas. I personally commend on how the characters are developed like real persons and not that in a fictional drama. Emotions were depicted as how a real person would feel it, definitely not exaggerated. It showed life's uncertainties and the reality that people, most of the time, don't know what to do when faced with adversities. It was also straight to the point and didn't include unnecessary drama and it has subtlety. I honestly admire all its aspects: the cast, story line, soundtrack and even cinematography and I hope that more dramas could have this high quality. read more
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Oct 26, 2012 10 of 10 episodes seen

addicted2dramas
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First of all- Japanese really know how to make dramas. They really know how to hit you right on the spot. This is exactly the kind of drama I have been looking for. 'You Taught Me All The Important Things' is a very accurate name for it. If I had to describe it as briefly as possible- I would say this is literally about learning the important things in life, and how these situations or lessons can help you grow up.

We get to see the story in two parts- one where the story begins and other six months later. It had me entertained, frustrated, depressed and happy. But only when a story manages in getting the right reactions out of you, you can say it was successful. And this definitely was. I was on a ride with all its characters throughout the span of 10 episodes. I can't believe how quickly it ended.

It has one of the most well-shot emotional scenes I have seen in dramas yet. The last two episodes had moments which had me close to tears. Some scenes were plain beautiful. Plus, the dialogues are exceptionally well-written. The OST was also great. Pink is one of my favourite singers and I liked the songs they picked. The background score is beyond amazing. I will keep listening to it until I get bored.

This is the kind of drama that you either love or hate. It might require some patience towards the middle of the story, but it is all worth it in the end. The plot loses its colour in this part, but I still wanted to know what would happen. I was very invested in the characters. Though its ending is predictable, it is difficult to guess anything in between. The writer will manage to provide you with a good twist every other episode.

It has some pretty solid characters. It reminded me of how humans really are like. All characters act in a way that would turn you off, but at the end of the day they are presented as very ordinary human beings. And that is how we all are- flawed. And we all make mistakes. This is exactly what the characters do- they screw up, but they also learn from their mistakes and move on. The character depth of Hikari was tremendous. She is initially presented as a thoughtless, immature bad girl to us. But in fact, she is lonely and has serious abandonment issues. I really loved how she grew up by the end. Also, the struggle of Natsumi touched me. She shows how important it is to keep fighting and never give up hope. On the other hand, I was pissed at Shuji. He was hard to like till the end. He has some good things about him too, but the bad ones really annoyed me.

There were some scenes of the school which didn't get through me. I don't know how it is in Japan, but isn't the private matter of teachers to not be discussed with the students? I didn't get why Shuji was so openly talking about his personal problems with the students. That was super weird. Maybe it had to with his honesty? I am confused about that.

As for the ending- it was perfect. Just how things should have been. This is the first ending that left me totally satisfied because it provided closure to each and every character. And every one got what they wanted. What better way than this to end a drama?

So, this drama is not just for light viewing. Unless you have the patience to sit through a story where you can't enjoy unless you think- this isn't for you. If you're up for complex stories, then go ahead. It will surely not let you down. read more
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Oct 27, 2011 10 of 10 episodes seen

saka_xd
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Overall this drama was decent. It was very dramatic, but in a way that wasn't very predictable. In the end, I found that the character's decisions were very unexpected despite how realistic their decisions were. Usually in dramas like this, there is some unexpected twist that is completely unrealistic, but the realism in this drama was very well done. The characters in this drama all have a major flaw, or more than one, but this is developed to show how they improve on their flaw later on in life. If you like slice of life dramas with no real substance then I would recommend this as a mere entertainment rather than something to obsess over.
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Nov 9, 2012 10 of 10 episodes seen

Lovegood
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One of those not-so-known dramas yet a VERY VERY VERY GOOD ONE... Compared to other romance dramas, the story of TAISETSU NA KOTO WA SUBETE KIMI GA OSHIETE KURETA (You Taught Me All the Important Things) is very realistic. It is not CHILDISH. It is HEARTWARMING, BEAUTIFUL & TOUCHING. Don't expect this to be like those typical romantic dramas that mainly focus on how two individuals fall in love. This drama shows a different side of LOVE & LIFE. It shows how DIFFERENT people CHANGE & GROW because of LOVE. It gives the word LOVE a much more deeper meaning.

Though the story was serious and was kind of heavy, it was not dragging and it was presented in a way that viewers would want to continue watching it 'til the end. It gives great impact and a lot of lessons. One would also learn to love each characters as the drama goes on. Music was just right and goes well with the emotions the drama is trying to give to its viewers.

This is one of those dramas that after watching it, you would realize a lot of things. One of those dramas that as the characters in the story changes, you could also feel that something deep inside you has changed. You would also learn as the characters in the story are learning. A must watch drama. A drama worth remembering. read more
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Sep 5, 2012 10 of 10 episodes seen

Bladey-Steeleye
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A word of warning. This review will be very and I mean very long. As a word document, it is about 2 pages long…single-spaced. This is because this drama had an impact on me, left me with a lot of thoughts and I wish to convey that, I wish to convey the feelings and thought process that went through my heart and head as I watched this drama...and for this drama you use both. That's why the review will focus mostly on reviewing the ways in which this drama is thought provoking. It will be mostly about what I saw in there and why this drama should be watched. So you can stop right here, if you wish to.

If you still continue to read, thank you for reading, I appreciate it and maybe we can have a discussion afterwards? I do like constructive discussions and I feel this drama deserves to be given credit for the fact that it does provoke such discussions in the first place.

I highly recommend it to people who like thought-provoking dramas. It is a good idea to approach this drama with an open mind an not let oneself be enclosed by the stereotypes of standard dramas. Dramas like this one are those which offer more three-dimensional depth over cardboard schematics of some popular dramas and consequently will stay with the viewer longer. Longer than the purely idol dramas with often contrived plots and cardboard plot devices and character types, offering purely entertaining value, rather than thought provoking one. Dramas like this one tend to push to a different drama experience.

I made a recommendation for this drama and for the Queen’s Classroom, because both struck me as great dramas which invite a debate on the role of teachers- and they do. While watching this drama I found myself asking whether both leads should have become teachers in the first place. But this drama is like this- you have to have some level of maturity in order to fully analyze the nuances of dialogues, their age, their position. This drama is for those who both think and feel. One who is able to respond with empathy to the dynamics of their maturing, rather than give in to purely reactionary frustrations- though it’s very easy to fall prey to that. However, if the viewer does that, it may be very easy to hate the drama. And that is quite unreasonable. This drama deserves the credit for presenting a relatable experience and relatable dilemmas in the way we would face in real life. As such, for me, it has proven to be transformative in the way I view Asian dramas.

In terms of teaching, it asks the question about teacher's ethics and its social ramifications, it deals with the way we deal with students and teachers, and how easy it is perhaps to cross some boundaries which shouldn't be crossed- when you don’t know what you are a teacher for. That’s why, as I just said, it made question character motivations. The school, in the words of the principal, is a very unforgiving place when it comes to moral values. And how do we deal with students who, when given a finger, will take the whole hand? There are a lot of things to think about right there.

The other part of the question- what is love and how do we deal with love and marriage. There is a very striking quotation from this drama, which highlights the issue.

"When a couple has nothing but love..when that love fades, there is nothing left..(..)"

And I rarely have a chance to see a drama that is so real and relatable in presenting character dilemmas. It makes you think about your own reactions to such situations. These characters go through so many different changes, changes that are dynamic, it is ESSENTIAL, an I mean ESSENTIAL to pay attention to the dialogues and the contexts and be sensitive to those changes. These changes happen like this,, I feel, all the time in the real life. We make small discoveries. But then we meet other stumbling blocks to conquer and continue to make other discoveries...in this way, we grow and mature. And we also grow to manage our relationships better...because nothing is ever black and white and we cannot be selfish in a relationship, we have to take note of the other party and try to make it work and this drama plays on that too.

But most importantly- it shows human weaknesses and imperfections. It shows that it doesn’t pay to be indecisive- that squirming between people's expectations and your own sense of values without making proper decision leads nowhere. Ultimately, you should make a decision you believe in and stick with it- because otherwise you may never learn, nor have a chance to learn a new. It’s easy to get frustrated watching this drama..but these are the frustrations you would feel when faced with similar situations.

Through these frustrations, mistakes, doubts, the characters are shown to mature and improve on their flaws…and those moments in the drama are very effectively captured by a certain recurring symbol you will know when you see it, but it’s actually a vital part of it. In the end, perhaps they will not lose the most precious things just yet. And then there is the question of deciding- what is marriage and when do we marry, how do we deal with this love, are we mature enough to handle it? Will we survive?

Yes, if this was a simple stereotypical drama, the behavior of characters can get very frustrating. But it's not. However, even if you watch it as a standard drama and you think of it as frustrating, the ending is still very rewarding. However, I must really urge again not to watch this dram as a standard fare...because this drama just does NOT correspond to typical schemata, it has a relatable depth.

I could actually feel those very relatable frustrations become transformative, especially once I have seen the finale. I was left feeling bittersweet....but satisfied.. I was also left feeling in love with Shuji and with a hope that Natsumi will be able to appreciate him more. And I realize: yes, this is but one little step, but for the moment that it has been made, it made them just a little better. In their lives they will meet more such stumbling blocks.

The actors are very believable and convincing. Takei Emi was brilliant in conveying the fragility of her character. Some may find Miura’s acting a bit less than it should be- and I had a hard time myself believing his shocked expressions (he really needs to work on that but hey, Miura's only 22!)-but I got to really like him after a while and he grows to be the character. In fact I have a hard time thinking of Miura in any other role now- he became this character for me so much. And he looked 27 in this drama, I really couldn't believe he is barely 22...! I thought it was very fitting. Just bear with him during his shocked expressions (they are laughable..too artificial but again, he is young) as at first you may find that not good, but in the end I thought that really did fit his character and made him the endearing character that he most certainly was. I really fell in love with him by the end of this drama. He's a very endearing character.

Music was very good, very suitable for this drama and the it cued in all the right moments. It's a well produced drama all in all.

As for rewatachability, I would rewatch it, if just to remember the feelings. Even if I know what happens now, I would rewatch it to perhaps find something I missed and take a different view. I will rewatch it, in fact, but only after I myself grow. To rewatch it properly, I need to gain a new transformative experience in order to look at it with fresh eyes. Hence the lowered rating.

Highly recommended and seems that equally overlooked and misunderstood. If you like to think and like to relate to characters, this is a very good drama to get frustrated with! I ended this drama really loving the characters, appreciating the depth of their connection and was satisfied. It was very hopeful and left me feeling fortified. Despite some lingering feeling of regret in one aspect, the ending showed a lot of enthusiastic optimism and so perhaps it all worked out for the best.

Thank you for reading if you have reached this point- you are very brave and I appreciate it. read more
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Jun 12, 2011 10 of 10 episodes seen

alwayswhimsical
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Overall this drama is pretty good, but not amazing. It is not heart-wrenching but it had enough drama to keep me entertain. There are some plot holes (Shuji got drunk enough to forget what happens but not drunk enough to get a hangover) but they aren't major so it can be ignored. The high point of Taisetsu is the actors/actresses. Although Takei Emi is a new actress, she did an amazing job. She had the most complex character in this drama and I wouldn't want anyone else to act it. Toda Erika was amazing as always and so was Miura Haruma but Takei really surprised me. In the beginning, I didn't like Takei's character but I began to sympathize with her throughout the drama. Miura's character, Shuji, on the other hand, really annoyed me. Shuji is one of the most fickle and indecisive character that I have ever seen. Everything about him is unclear (his relationship with the student, his feelings for Natsumi, what he wants to do in life, etc...). Even though he says that he loves Natsumi, I didn't really feel that he did. The music in this drama is different from other Japanese dramas in that it is entirely made out of English songs. The soundtrack doesn't always fit the moment but I did enjoy some of the songs. I would recommend this drama to someone who wants to watch something realistic. read more
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Apr 24, 2011 10 of 10 episodes seen

JCKdorama
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
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This drama was just okay for me. I love the actors in this drama, but the characters were lacking which I think was more from the script than their acting. Miura's character seemed like he could not make up his mind and was very frustrating, and his relationship with the student was unclear throughout the drama. Some of the supporting characters also lacked a good background story. I didn't really like the P!nk soundtrack either and really only fit half of the situations. It is pretty realistic in terms of how the situations would be handled and the morals it taught. And I also thought the ending was good. While this wasn't one of my all time favorites, it is worth a watch if you have some spare time on your hands. read more
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