Inoue Mao: First Kiss vs. Hana Yori Dango

I feel that Inoue Mao is a better at acting than Matsumoto Jun is. I’ve watched the episodes of First Kiss that I hadn’t seen before with subs and just saw animated gifs of Hana Yori Dango. I tried to find what episode it was from and while watching Hana Yori Dango, in my mind I’m comparing the different main character in the two dramas that were portrayed by Inoue Mao, and the difference is striking. While Makino Tsukushi is pleasant, indecisive, and normal, Fukunaga Mio is spoilt, selfish, and quick-minded. I cannot believe that they are the same person in real life, the difference is stunning. Often, when you watch 2 or 3 dramas with the same actors and actresses in it, you begin to notice the characteristics and personality of the actor/actress with it. This usually happens with Matsumotot Jun, Yamashita Tomohisa (though not as often as Matsumoto Jun), Narimiya Hiroki, and Horikita Maki. However, when I watch First Kiss and then watch Hana Yori Dango, I feel that the main characters are completely two different people. Of course, the wardrobe plays a big part in this situation, but Inoue Mao’s expressions and body language is totally different in comparison between the two. I’m not sure if anyone else agrees with me or not because I haven’t been wandering in d-addicts lately.

There comes a time, when I feel very disconnected with the world and when people you want most to understand misunderstands, to doubt yourself and the meaning of life. It is a very lonely feeling.

 

2 Comments

  1. Marina Mengqi

    Since I haven’t seen First Kiss, let’s just say that I think Inoue Mao was really good in Hana Yori Dango.

  2. I completely agree, and I know there are more than a few people on DA who agree with you too… But I’m not sure about the Narimiya Hiroki part. I think it’s more because he’s been given similar roles all the time. The bad-ass brooding one. Have you seen his Akihabara@Deep movie? That was a pretty good role for him.

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