Similar feel with girl falling in love at first sight with boy, then slowly but surely winning him over. Tong Nina is a better heroin though, since she’s a lot smarter and more capable. But this story is just as sweet and satisfying.
Both stories are about a ditzy girl falling head over heels for a tsundre guy, then following him around till he looks at them. Both have a comedic take on things, but i liked Nodame better ;)
ISWAK is way older obviously so only watch it if you can see beyond the *aesthetics*. So, how are they similar? We get to follow the cute but academically inferior FL and the serious, uber smart ML through high school and on. Lots of dorky, heartwarming, silly characters surround them. Friendships, hard work, misunderstandings. Down to earth, slice of life.
This is by far, definitely the best version, and majority agreed. It also follows very closely and stays true to the original Japanese manga.
Tanimachi Mizuho has big dreams of living in Daikanyama and becoming a famous writer. In the middle of the winter, this strong-willed 26-year-old moves to Tokyo from the snowy countryside. Never doubting her ability, she keeps telling herself that if her desire to realize her dreams is strong enough, they will come true. What is waiting for her in Tokyo though, is something altogether different.
Morinaga Kenta is an up-and-coming variety program scenario writer. Kenta moved to Tokyo five years ago, and with luck on his side, he became well-known in no time. Kenta and Mizuho are from the same hometown, and were friends growing up, but their friendship never blossomed into anything else. "Hachiko," as Kenta was known as when he was growing up, just goes with the flow and doesn't really have any big aspirations for himself.
These two, who aren't having much luck with work or with their love lives, suddenly run into each other one day in Tokyo in the middle of winter. Being 26 is a tough point in life because it's too late to think of new dreams, but on the other hand, it's too late to abandon old ones...
Morinaga Kenta is an up-and-coming variety program scenario writer. Kenta moved to Tokyo five years ago, and with luck on his side, he became well-known in no time. Kenta and Mizuho are from the same hometown, and were friends growing up, but their friendship never blossomed into anything else. "Hachiko," as Kenta was known as when he was growing up, just goes with the flow and doesn't really have any big aspirations for himself.
These two, who aren't having much luck with work or with their love lives, suddenly run into each other one day in Tokyo in the middle of winter. Being 26 is a tough point in life because it's too late to think of new dreams, but on the other hand, it's too late to abandon old ones...
The feel of the drama very fresh and happy as I said in my review. There is passionate acting, great sets, good music, and an entertaining storyline. They Kiss Again, the sequel, is also a great continuation. Good morals too. The story itself is not similar but if you're looking for a similar feel, check it out. ;)
