Fight Song

It seemed like an odd couple to be paired together in the description - music and karate, but it seemed to work with both their common problems and emotions. It is hard for me to understand alot of the J-Drama's and this one was a little strange to me too. However I watched it and really liked the male lead actor Shôtarô Mamiya. I never really seen him before - looked up his bio and was surprised to see such an impressive long list of works he has done in the past, I guess I haven't seen enough J-Drama. I have a couple of favorite actors I have seen in the past. Usually watch K-Drama. The J-Drama scripts usually leave me a bit disappointed at the end like something is missing. Another thing that I felt was annoying which I assume was intentional, but not meant to be annoying was more than a couple of times the sound went totally quiet like it was cut off as if you were deaf. I know it wasn't a bad sound on my TV as no other show was having any problems so I have to assume it was meant to show you what it was like to lose your hearing.

I'm a total sucker for Japanese romance, and this show did not disappoint. First the characters are absolutely lovable - and there are plenty of familiar faces if you watch a fair amount of Japanese media. The main characters, Hanae and Ashida, are adorable together! You can't help but laugh with them. Even though it's a mini-series, the story never felt rushed. It flowed nicely and kept me hooked until the end. Some parts even made me tear up! The music is quite catchy in this show as well. My only complaint is that it's over! I highly recommend this show to any fellow lover of Japanese romance.

Japanese Drama " Fight Song " is a drama with a warm, sweet story and brilliant leading lady.

And yes, the drama had a weak, boring love triangle that was predictable and had nothing to offer. However, the friendship was sweet and a nice touch, with warm relationships between the characters.

As for the romance, it was cute, and had some weak points, but it was nicely blended with the main storyline, which was the health problems of the main lead and her struggles to accept her reality and make amends with her future. That part was well handled with sensitivity and without overdoing it with the emotional factor.

As for the performances, they were all great, but the leading lady was the star of the drama.

So, overall, 6 out of 10.