A first Japanese drama for many, Hana Yori Dango is one which if you have not watched it you have probably heard of it. When I finally watched it I wondered why I had not sooner, as the drama is brilliant. The characters are brought to life perfectly by the actors and everyone performed their roles outstandingly, especially Matsumoto Jun and Oguri Shun who are staples in modern Japanese dramas. The characters all felt so human with human flaws which made them very easy to relate to. Although I have never read the manga, the story of the drama was well written and had me in tears at various points across the story. This was also helped immensely by the song 'planetarium' by Otsuka Ai which beautifully accompanied the story. Overall I would recommend this drama to anyone who is considering watching it. It is funny, touching and romantic all at the same time and I consider it a must watch drama.