IS - Otoko Demo Onna Demo Nai Sei (2011)

A brilliant drama. I enjoyed every moment and second of it. Watched it without any breaks, in a flash, I just couldn't move my eyes away. It got deep into my heart, and is not going anywhere soon.

I laughed and cried with the characters all along. I watched the drama in 2 days, but came to dearly love the characters.

Though it did not end as I was expecting it to end... not gonna spoil that for you...again...enjoyed every moment of it.

The parallels between the 2 families with the same problem was brilliant...I fell in love with Haru's family, and came to deeply understand the despair Miwako's mother was in, though there moments I just wanted to punch her in her face...but who knows, how I would be in that situation...

This is a very deep human drama I think. The IS term is being used to explain people that they have learn to accept themselves as they are, and only then try to change themselves, or show themselves to others... If you don't know who you are, who does? Your parents? Your friends? Who knows? You are the one who decides.

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At first the story seemed interesting and unique, but as time passed the plot became weaker and weaker. It was definitely over-dramatic for my taste.
I like heavy themes and different situations, but this drama was mediocre in my opinion. The plot was predictable, the acting was average, and the characters were not believable. The last two episodes tried to operate with character-development, but that was too late. The only reason I could watch it till the end was Haru, for she was well portrayed. Other than her I was extremely irritated by Miwa-chan and her mother. I can't think of any other characters in dramas that had the same effect on me (that is shouting out loud whenever they did something stupid; and trust me, they frequently did).
I guess the show would've gotten a 6 from me if there were no Miwa-chan.

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I watched this drama because it had Fukuda Saki leading, one of my favorite actresses in Japan.

An interesting drama that looks at intersexuals in Japan. In that sense, this drama is quite informative as it teaches the viewers about IS and it allows viewers to see life through their eyes.

The story line regarding the other IS girl was a bit exaggerated for me, with her mother acting all oppressive and psychotic and the resolution was a bit of a letdown.

I would have liked more interactions between Haru and her senpai. But Haru's family was quite lovely and heartwarming.

A good drama that is socially relevant and interesting.

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Amazing Great Drama that can be applied to current times in 2023

I watched this drama back in 2011, I was 17. I never had an opportunity to give this show a review. I must say, reviewing this now as a 28 year old woman. This show can def be related to current times and issues. I wish more Japanese dramas came out like this one. Because there are so many issues like this in current society being discussed. Please watch this drama if you come across it. The acting/story line/topics are done and brought up very well in this drama. Showing a loving family figuring out how to help their daughter who knows she is a male. Vs the other daughter who is being forced to live as a woman. They are juxtaposed very well together. Because you can see how parent's handle certain issues based on placing their insecurities onto the child. Vs letting your child figure it out and being there for them and love them unconditionally.

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Хороший сериал про такую деликатную и непростую тему. А цифры, что рождается один ребенок на 3000 говорят еще и о том, что сейчас это не редкость. Показали две семьи - одна, преодолев ужас такого "уродства" в первый год, решили не выбирать за ребенка его пол. Мудро ли они сделали? Ответа так и нет - Гг(ня) росла как мальчик, но в определенный момент перевес пошел в другую сторону. Физический перевес, но психология мальчишечья. И ей (ему) легче, что родители принимают мальчика в теле девочки. Вместе с семьей справиться легче.
Но есть общество, оно жестоко к тому что выходит за рамки.
Эту жестокость не захотела для своей дочери вторая семья. Они сразу сделали операцию, растили девочку, но в определенный момент - оказался, что внутри тоже мальчик. И пошли психологические проблемы. Что страшнее - непонятно.
А есть еще трагедия родителей, когда матери обвиняют себя в том, что у них родились такие дети и как ведут себя отцы.

Актеры IS справились на отлично, девчонки молодцы. Понравилась и семья Гг. Пафос конечно, присутствовал, в конце зашкалил. Как то не поверилось во всепрощение вышестоящих школьных лиц, слили слегка. Но в целом, очень хорошая дорама.

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