Nobuta wo produce

Just finished watching the series " Nobuta Wo Produce " a short 10 episode long Jdrama series. Theme is highschool. However, sadly, the main plot doesn't really revolve around romance (though I find the characters and theme was very conducive for romance to happen). It's mainly about Friendship. And there's some "gay references"...not really alot. but if you think hard enough, and read between the lines, yeps, that's the kind of impression you get.

Overall, it's a good show. I highly reccomend it. Though it doesn't hit the ranks of Pride, or Sekaichu or 1 Litre of tears. (which are all my favs). it's a decent highschool drama. Almost on par with Great Teacher Onizuka.

The plot. Well, it's about 2 guys, Shuuji and Akira, wanting to remake a girl. Remember those complete makeover type shows? This girl, Nobuta, is the number 1 target of bullying in school. She has this dark aura around her, and is extremely shy. Thus, almost all the girls hate her. Shuuji being the most popular guy around with the prettiest girlfriend in school, decided to be her "producer" and together with Akira, they aims to make Nobuta the most popular girl in school.

They scrapped rommance for friendship. and kinship. which was a refreshing change, once in awhile.

My favourite quote of the entire drama, was written on the mirror after a haunted house festival thing. participants have to go in as couples, holding hands and get freaked out. and at the end, there was a mirror.

Words written " the chance of you meeting the person you are holding hands with is just like a miracle. Even as you walk into the light, never let go of that hand ".

Aww.super touching la.

It's meant for couples. But the drama focused on kinship. Shuuji and his younger brother Koji.

Hard to explain, but you gotta watch it for yourself. The priceless moment of the series. I might be exaggerating, but that episode, that moment, made "nobuta wo produce" a total gem to watch and appreciate.

There were other good parts. But some parts and episodes were a complete bore. The ending was weird-ish. Decent though.

It's more a sad ending with a feel good feeling. Ironic isn't it. that's what I felt when I finished watching.

Afterall, "nobuta wo produce" was originated as a best selling novel. And it gotta be good.