Monday, September 20, 2010

Itazura na Kiss (イタズラな Kiss )


This TV series was an adaptation of the manga (comic) by Kaoru Tada which unfinished because of an accident that killed the writer. Nevertheless, this manga was very popular so it appointed to the TV screen not only in the Japanese version, but also the Taiwanese version, entitled 'It Started With A Kiss' and 'They Kiss Again', as well as the Korean version, entitled 'Mischievous Kiss', which is still producting. Follow-up story was written by another author with permission from the first author's husband. The idea endingnya remain as scheduled by late Kaoru.
The story originated from the carelessness of Aihara Kotoko so tripped and accidentally kissed Naoki Irie. This kiss made Kotoko love this genius and handsome guy very deeply. Because, having IQ rating was 200, Naoki was always be one in every exam. While Kotoko herself was capable of competing in the class F, class of students who had the lowest quality.
Kotoko and Naoki difference was not just that. Naoki was nearly perfect not only in lessons, he was also a good cook and good at sports. But since he was always be No. 1, he was very cold, rarely spoke, and seemed arrogant. Because of that, Naoki confusion to determine his goal.While Kotoko was contrary, recklessness, often makes bad luck and not clever in any case. But she had warm, open and energetic personality, so she was not easy to be in despair. The same thing she showed when she decided to pursue love with Naoki. She tried hard to win a marathon race, for the sake of making Naoki impressed. He also diligently studied in order to get good grades. Naoki compelled to teach her.
Opportunities for Kotoko to be closer to Naoki happened when the house where she and her father lived got fire. Incidentally Naoki's parents were friends of her father, and they offered them to stay in their homes with their both son, Naoki, and Yuki. Kotoko initially treated cold and unfriendly by both of them. Only Naoki’s Mother who comforted her hospitality. Even his mother' blessed her feelings for Naoki, and thought they fixed eachother. According to her, the warmth of Kotoko will be able to break the ice of Naoki.
This prediction turned out to be true. Although it was difficult for Naoki to admit it, but the presence of Kotoko had changed his life. Kotoko who allowed him to take the decision to become a doctor. Kotoko’s decision followed with a desire to be a nurse, so she could continue to be with him. Despite the risks, she had to continue in the school nurse, and she would not be able study at the same college with Naoki. In fact, Naoki studied in the same campus with Reiko Matsumoto, a beautiful girl who was always the same class with Naoki and openly loved him too.
Living a part from Kotoko during college, made Naoki’s life more peaceful. But he also felt something was missing. Because Kotoko made his life more vibrant and colorful. Would a cold and arrogant Naoki admit his feelings to Kotoko?

Other Tittle : Playful Kiss, Mischievous Kiss
Genre : Komedi Romatis 9 Episode
Writer : Kaoru Tada
Director : Yasuhara Ishii
Cast: Aiko Sato, Takashi Kashiwabara,

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