Japanese Drama Review 16 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Makino's Wealth
Makino’s statement, ‘to be honest, I hate myself because I can’t say anything’ closes a scene and the next opens with her seated in the...
Japanese Drama Review 15 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Makino's Hates
Makino is caught in her own trap – and she hates it. Poise, beauty and glamour were the attractions which drew her to what became a snare...
Japanese Drama Review 14 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Makino 'Be True to Yourself?'
Last week we considered how Makino and her family decided on Eitoku as their school of choice. She had heard a former student – Toudou...
Japanese Drama Review 13 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Makino Considers Her Choice
The family are seated for their evening meal, her father jokes about stretching his evening bottle of beer to last for ten days. The...
Japanese Drama Review 12 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Culture Contrast
Makino is home with her family, they’re preparing for dinner and we’re introduced to a very different culture than what we’ve observed at...
Japanese Drama Review 11 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - If I'm Her Mom, I'm Worried!
All parents who have a super cute, sweet, and caring daughter should want to protect her from the influences and distractions in the...
Japanese Drama Review 10 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - A Time to Endure
Makino is back in the classroom, seated at her desk. She has once again witnessed the F4’s led bullying of a student. She escaped into a...
Japanese Drama Review 10 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Makino: Alone or Not?
Our last observation and discussion regarding Makino comments on her rushing away from the storming of the students at Eitoku to attack...
Japanese Drama Review 9 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Makino Escapes
Makino’s response to the students of Eitoku’s bullying of another student is escape. She runs from the scene of the bullying after...
Japanese Drama Review 7 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Makino's Family Choices
Often we make choices based on appearances. We have a goal in mind and we look for experiences, circumstances and people who will...
