An Incurable Case of Love (2020– ) User Reviews

Sounds and looks amateurish

[evrimvural · 6/10 · 1 October 2023]

Such an ordinary script. There is not much you are looking for. I watched it to practice my Japanese though.

First of all, the lead male has such an exaggerated acting. While he is trying to look cool, he looks childish, rather than charismatic. It is so exaggerated that I cannot believe how nobody tells them to act a bit natural. I do not see any chemistry between the lead couple. If they were brothers and sisters, that would make more sense. Also, sometimes some scenes are cut so abruptly that you think it is not professional enough. Japanese can do better than that. It's so amateurish. I also had a hard time in feeling the feelings of lead actor and actress when they get upset or jealous, they were not believable enough. When the lead lady cried as she eavesdropped her rival's love confession, I simple said "stupid" rather than feeling sorry for her. Overall, I find almost everything in the movie childish. It could have been better if it were a manga maybe.

Lacking Love Chemistry

[kgenereux-75-533576 · 6/10 · 21 April 2023]

I watched every episode of An Incurable Case of Love in April 2023. For the entire 10 hours of viewing, I kept assuming that some plausible chemistry would develop between the leads. It did not. The best I could accept, was that the male lead decided that the young nurse who idolized him would make a devoted wife he could sneer at forever. Takeru Satoh, as the alpha cardiologist object of not one, but two female obssessions, remained excessively inscrutable throughout. He was mostly just unpleasant to the point of mean 90% of the time. In retrospect, I have become perturbed at the show's premise: Its message is that having a love obsession around a name calling cad can be a reasonable and self-affirming endeavor. That's just BS here imho. As much as I like Takeru Satoh in the Rurouni Kenshin films, he just didn't deserve to win the very sweet girl here. I wish she had moved on, at least until he repented his chronically abusive behavior. Which he never did. Instead, we are supposed to accept that since he is "a prince", a kiss can cancel out name-calling, and is all the apology ever needed.

Loved Takeru

[kmk-03971 · 7/10 · 29 August 2021]

Really enjoyed the story line but 1 big complaint is the Female lead actress was too young. She looked like a teenager. Otherwise I loved it. Made me smile and at times laugh outloud. The acting was well done by all and I don't think there is anything Takeru can do wrong in my eyes. He is a great actor and simply gorgeous. Not only in looks but in personality. Seen him on interviews and what a genuine kind and beautiful soul. This is worth watching.

Likeable characters, cute situations

[stud_meister_footlong · 10/10 · 2 October 2020]

This is a light romantic comedy with some bits of drama thrown in. I really enjoyed watching the actors, I liked watching Takero Satoh since his Kenshin days, but now having seen Mone Kamishiraishi just fell in love with her. I have since watched several of her other earlier movies such as Lady Maiko and recent Startup Girls. Many of the episodes are fairly lightweight and makes for an enjoyable watch, nothing shocking or overly dramatic but just enough to make each an pleasant time. While the earlier episodes had a bit more medical tech situations, and of interest that this taking place in a cardiac ward - I am very familiar as I have been a patient a few times and have undergone several similar operations to make some of the situations interesting to me. Some of the later episodes focused more on the love and relationships and less on medical situations. A few of the situations also were a bit cliche, but that happens in many of these types of series and its perfectly fine with me. As a spoiler alert there were no sudden or unexpected deaths or diseases. While this series focused mainly on the doctor and nurse, there were other relationships that would have been nice to see develop further. But I have since learned there is a sequel to this series that focuses on this, so I am anxious to watch this sequel series Love Will Still Last Forever.

Great cast!

[kanteker · 10/10 · 5 August 2020]

The actors put out a wonderfully fun performance! The story is not overly complex, but was very enjoyable.

Disliked the main characters

[blebbe · 6/10 · 4 March 2024]

I liked this series at first, but then I started noticing the stereotypical characters. The male lead was the typical mysterious guy that's already portrayed in so many dramas like this, but in reality he was just toxic. As for the female lead, she was portrayed as this childish and naive girl, which is also an overdone character. I feel like the side characters were a lot more interesting and multi-dimensional. I was more interested in the side characters.

There were some cute scenes and different side plots to root for in this though. I especially liked the slow burn and the soundtrack. I also liked how the ending tied everything together.

Best!! Loved it!

[jainminal · 10/10 · 29 May 2020]

Must watch this jdrama. The storyline is a little simple but the way they portrayed everything was amazing the acting of both actors Takeru-san and Mone-San is so good (Sugoi!!) Best couple Kawaii... I loved it!!

good glad it was short though

[backnblack-06123 · 7/10 · 20 February 2022]

It was good but not great MONE KAMISHIRAISHI carried it with the help of a good supporting cast the main man was a stiff had nothing to offer at all to the series as far as acting goes, it moves along well with Mone being completely adorable and cute but after 7 episodes i was ready for it to be over as it kinda ran out of gas.

It's a good romcom JDrama

[picc2012183 · 10/10 · 28 July 2021]

Enjoyed watching it. I love the acting of the actors. Both lead actors fit their roles. Story is very uplifting and I especially like the funny scenes.

Sweet, adorable and charming

[flowerchildjam · 10/10 · 19 August 2021]

My god, this show is so damn lovable!

I went into this show not expecting much and boy was I pleasantly surprised. Our protagonists are both so endearing, especially Tendo sensei. His continuous insult of "Baka" to Sakura somehow morphs into this shared, inside joke and term of endearment towards one another. I'm beginning to think Takeru Satoh (tendo sensei) can just do no wrong. He's amazing in every role he takes on. He always brings so much depth to everything character he embodies. His scene at the end of episode 9 broke me with how he finally expressed his feelings for her. At the beginning I was iffy about Sakura with her tendency to over share, but by the end I was rooting for her and loved seeing her break through the walls he'd built to protect himself from hurting again. Such a sweet, satisfying story that left me not wanting to part from these two characters. Here's hoping for more Tendo and Sakura!

Great if you are 12!

[hanalisss · 4/10 · 15 July 2022]

There's not one hint of intelligence in the script.

Childish, superficial and quite sexist characters (ie almost all males are the doctors and the females are the nurses because that's the gender stereotype) The girl is portrayed as a child during the whole show and she is constantly considered, useless, clumsy and unable to do her job ( and she keeps actually saying to herself and to the rest that she isn't worth it!).

Typical toxic relationship where she idolizes the male lead even when he has never treated her right, keeps insulting her and under appreciating her.

Good to have it in the background and you don't want anything that requires your brain to actually work.

sweet short kdrama, a bit cringey though

[daisyreviews · 8/10 · 13 December 2023]

I can't say that I hated it even though the humor was a bit cringe. It had many cute moments and not too much drama so that's a plus. There are plenty of secondary couples that also keep it interesting. The soundtracks are nice as well. One thing I liked a lot were the kisses: they were often and passionate which it's not the most met thing in dramas, especially older ones. It's definitely something you can watch to get your mind off of daily problems and routines, the main male lead seems cold af at first but overtime, you get used to it the little girl that was sick is such a great character as well,, especially with how she kept the kids' mood up.

Better than I had expected

[ttv-26473 · 10/10 · 26 August 2021]

The show is so good that i find it hard when i was going to finish the last episode. It's really sweet, i was yelling a lot. Don't hesitate, watch it.

Very charming drama

[laurieinmissouri · 9/10 · 18 January 2023]

Was very pleasantly surprised at how engaging this drama was. Well, it has Takeru Satoh so that's kind of a given. But I loved the story line and all the characters. I think I watched it all in 2 days. The humor was really cute and made me laugh a lot. The lead female was simply adorable, though she did seem a little young for the role. No idea what.her age is, but I'm guessing close to 10 years younger than the ml. This didn't bother me in the least, though, as they were both adults. I will have to watch this drama again with my bestie sometime soon as it was just pure enjoyment, with no boring filler.

Great to watch - very relaxing... Love!

[ceekaori · 10/10 · 7 April 2024]

I love the characters (of course Takeru Satoh as my fave) - well played by everyone in their assigned roles. The characters draw you into their world with each episode. The show strikes the perfect balance between drama and comedy. If you are looking for something to watch that's relaxing, stress-free, this is worth watching. I had mixed of emotions - some parts made me laughing, sometimes crying yet almost always I'm smiling. It was worth watching for someone like me on medical recovery. Indeed, a delightful blend of relaxation and entertainment! I will always be rooting for Takeru Satoh :-) :-*

The tenacious nurse

[elbehar · 9/10 · 29 February 2024]

This is the kind os drama that I could watch over and over again... and I have... at least 5 times and I don't know if I would stop.

At the age of 17 Sakura Nanase (Mone Kamishiraishi) meets the man that would change her life. Along side her a young doctor saved the life of an elderly woman. His charm , his composure under stress and his good looks, Sakura could stop herself from immediately falling in love. At the moment she knew she had to see him againand nothing would stop her.

Five years later at 22, Sakura goes into the medical profession herself and as a rookie nurse who has just started her first position at a local hospital.

Doctor Kiari Tendo (Takeru Satoh) or the "Devil" as most of his colleagues reffer him as, a perfectionist that doesn't keep his tongue in his mouth and speaks his mind easily.

No matter what they say about him she can't keep her heart from loving him. She tries her hardest to be in Tendo's good side. She's not affraid of letting everyone around her know of her feelings for the good doctor. Her colleagues even call her "Warrior Chick"

Some how Doctor Tendo notices her and decides to take her under his wing and even softens a little towards her.

Will her long lasting wish finally come true?

No chemistry between the lead characters

[galanth · 5/10 · 11 February 2024]

I haven't got to the the end of this yet but I've already lost interest as I find that however well acted it's just an unlikely story. The two main characters would just never get together. They are so unsuited to each other. Why would such a skilled and complex man involve himself with a giggly immature schoolgirl as the lead actress seems to portray the character in the same way as an adult as she does in the first scene where we meet her when she's a school kid. She's too subservient and has nothing to show why anyone would want to date her. Yes the male lead has a reason to be the way he is but this woman isn't mature enough to handle him. Taking him bowling and to an amusement park where he looks like he really doesn't want to be there. Really? Disappointing and irritating. A lot of the K dramas I've seen have been so much better.

A decent binge watch but not the best

[Rose007lily · 8/10 · 8 March 2024]

A girl falls in love with a doctor and decides to become a nurse at the same hospital. Later she finds out that the guy is mean. But eventually they become a couple ( mostly the girl clings into him and he just falls for her).

To be honest, i didn't like the characters that much ( the girl is stupid and awkward in most of real life situations and the boy is just acting cold and jealous). There was no decent character development.

It was a fun binge watch ( funny at times). It definitely had the potential to be better but it's alright.

The second and third lead couples 's story was not that interesting for me.

Not Good Enough

[PennyReviews · 4/10 · 18 March 2020]

" Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo " was okay in the beginning, but got way too cliche towards the ending.

First of all, the medical cases were pretty good. Sakura, the female lead, was a good nurse, as she cared for her patients and she did the effort to get to know them and specifically assist in their needs. The medical cases themselves were interesting and, some of them, very emotional. However, they got less and less towards the end, as the drama focused more on the couple rather than their profession.

Now, for the love story, at first, it was okay. The male lead was enough cold and "evil" to keep things interesting and create strong dynamics with the female lead. However, straight from the start, she came over to him, claiming that she loved him (even though they met once in the past) and in a way demanded that he should love her back, or date her. And the most annoying thing of all was that everyone actually had the same opinion and kind of pushed her to keep pursuing him like that. So, that approach felt too extreme and just not okay overall. But, passed that, the romance was a bit rushed at some point. Like, they were trying to fit it in while the medical cases took place. Still, that wasn't a deal-breaker. However, the drama started getting cringy towards the end. Especially the last episode was way too cheesy, using many of the well known tropes. Now, the drama was based on a manga, so keeping that in mind, it can be excused for some of the plot choices. However, the story was not well presented, and, as a result, the drama seemed too cringy.

In any case, it was light and kept things entertaining for a good part of it. But, I wish that they had time to develop the other couples too. So, overall, because the performances were good from everyone in the cast, and Sakura was cute, 4 out of 10.

Where do I even start

[Cameline_F · 5/10 · 21 February 2024]

First of all, this series looks like it aired in 2000s, as far as the quality and general look of the show is concerned. I had to check twice to convince myself it was made in 2020.

Normally, I like this kind of topic, peasant x CEO romance trope. But the script and scenes were so childish, it's hard to take it seriously.

Also, I feel like this applies for most dramas: NOBODY CARES ABOUT THE FILLER CHARACTERS ROMANCE STORY. I skip that waste of time. Let's focus only on main leads romance, please.

Overall, I guess it's worth a watch if you are prepared to turn a blind eye on the silliness of this series.