MDL Choice: Heisei Dramas and Movies 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. Edit Translation
- English
- Русский
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Native Title: ドン★キホーテ
- Also Known As: Don Kihote
- Director: Otani Taro, Nakajima Satoru, Matsunaga Yoichi, Matsubara Hiroshi
- Screenwriter: Nemoto Nonji, Oishi Tetsuya
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Supernatural
Cast & Credits
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![Matsuda Shota in Don Quixote Japanese Drama (2011)]( "Matsuda Shota in Don Quixote Japanese Drama (2011)")
Matsuda Shota Main Role -
![Takahashi Katsumi in Don Quixote Japanese Drama (2011)]( "Takahashi Katsumi in Don Quixote Japanese Drama (2011)")
Takahashi Katsumi Main Role -
![Yamane Kazuma in Don Quixote Japanese Drama (2011)]( "Yamane Kazuma in Don Quixote Japanese Drama (2011)")
Yamane KazumaYasuSupport Role -
![Kawakita Mayuko in Don Quixote Japanese Drama (2011)]( "Kawakita Mayuko in Don Quixote Japanese Drama (2011)")
Kawakita MayukoEriSupport Role -
![Ichikawa Miwako in Don Quixote Japanese Drama (2011)]( "Ichikawa Miwako in Don Quixote Japanese Drama (2011)")
Ichikawa MiwakoNanba AkiSupport Role -
![Konno Mahiru in Don Quixote Japanese Drama (2011)]( "Konno Mahiru in Don Quixote Japanese Drama (2011)")
Konno MahiruKodama KyokoSupport Role
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Reviews
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 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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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 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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