Hana Yori Dango is, as I understand it, practically one of the basics to romance drama. As a newcomer to drama overall I don't have that many dramas on my completed list, but I'm happy to say that I'm warming up to it and I'm getting into the groove of things. So basically, without knowing the cast and without having watched the anime before, I liked it! Well, first things first, woah it kept me on my toes. My friend on skype can vouch for that - I was freaking out the entire time, like what the heck?! So many pretty boys, so little feels capacity. But I will say that I wasn't impressed at first... As the story started out, it felt very typical. Girl not that rich meet boys who are very rich - "OH how I wonder how this is going to play out" were my initial thoughts... As of yet I've noticed that I've ONLY watched dramas of this sort, and I've started to find it boring. But thankfully the story moves quickly, so I had enough interest in the circumstances to keep going. As it progressed I just couldn't stop. I almost finished it all in one go, and for someone with a short attention span I'd call that an achievement! Also, as I said, the story moves quickly, but without being confusing so rest assured. I'd definitely recommend this to fellow romance enthusiasts, but if you're not that big of a romance fan you might just find it cringe-worthy. It's a bit cheesy and might get a bit immature at times, but it's very sweet and I think it's worth watching! I hardly ever rewatch anything I've already seen... however, if it's for Rui, I'd do it any time of the day! Besides, it's not a very long drama, it only took me two evenings to finish. I could've finished it the first evening had I started earlier, easily! But you know, your poor heart needs a bit of a break too - it's hardcore romance, after all. So, I give Hana Yori Dango an overall score of 9! I truly enjoyed it and I look forward to watching season 2. But for now I need a break from rich meets poor, it's getting kind of tiring... however, I'm coming for you Rui! You bet your sweet face I am! Thanks for reading this review, until next drama!