These two versions are truly my favorite. The Japanese version sticks to the original & truly brings out naoki’s self. The Taiwanese version is pure nostalgia & does the original story while adding its own layers so beautifully.

Personally, Japanese version is top-notch . Because I feel like the main lead brought the character to life. Just look at that guy, he looks like genius, arrogant guy. I didn’t feel that when I saw the first version.

I just realized at the JPN one, my fave version imho, that I love how he was cold as he entered and walked towards her. He yells her name. Now, that may look like he’s “cold” but if you think about it by how loud Kotoko was, he’d heard her as he entered and how they laughed at her for being “delusional”. So when he says her name, considering calling a stranger (let alone someone you’re not on familiar/close/familial relationship with) by their first name is technically unusual and impolite in Japanese, by saying her first name instead of her last name (maiden name, not talking about naoki’s last name irie), he establishes that kotoko is someone close enough to be called by her first name. It also establishes intimacy. Second, the way he’s so front about their interaction all the while his words defeat the purpose of his cold demeanor or introverted demeanor, it just goes to show how yes, he is in fact, in a relationship with her snd she was telling the truth when she said she was his wife 🤣 P.s. he indirectly mentions his mom, her mother in law by saying “mom asked…” so it indirectly lets others know they live in the same house 😭

From the plot and story,, I prefer the Taiwan version,, but from acting truly kotoko shows the dumbest version for sure.. And for irie shows lot of details expressions as an introvert,

I still go back to the Japanese version just because of how comedic Kotoko is😂 She makes me cringe so hard my toes curl but I can't help but love the absolute silliness of the Japanese version. When I want more romance and a not so cold ML, I go for the Taiwanese one. These two are the best versions imo

The Taiwanese version will always be my favorite, but the Japanese version has the best 2nd season ending. Seeing them be parents was just sooo satisfying.

The Japanese version was and will forever be my favorite ❤

Kotoko and naoki for me, they really embody the character ❤

I love both, they are almost identical when it comes to the lead girl. They almost look the same. But since I first watched the Taiwan version and studied Chinese because of it, it still holds a special place in my heart.

aint no one beat my kotoko and irie 🤣 however it is, any version of itazura na kiss is always a special drama for me

I prefer Naoki and Kotoko cuz I like the exaggerated acting 😂 I feel more their emotions, specially Kotoko's acting. Naoki gave justice to his role he's really really cold person towards Kotoko so annoying and red flag but this make me want to watch more bcs in the end, he grows a lot to express his love for Kotoko ❤

Best acting is the japanese one ❤️ but I love all versions 😊 my favorite is kotoko and naoki...

I like all version but i still cant move on with chemistry yuki and honoka always rewatch this drama everytime i feel bored and its always make me feel good like moodboster😊

Xiang Qin and Zhi Shu will always be the number one for me. The love they have for each other was really felt.

No one could ever replace my Kotoko sorry

The taiwanese version is so good because it shows character development of both mcs, The scenes also felt so natual, the chemistry was so good and the main lead definitely didn't annoy.

The Japanese male lead portrayed an introvert in the best way

LOL THE WAY IRIE STROLLED IN CASUALLY LIKE KOTOKO ISNT GOING THROUGH A CRISIS 😂😂😂😂

kotoko or xiang qin. they both acted their roles in their own way. i love them both

That's why I watch all versions of this! They all have different charms and delivery. Truly a classic drama for me!

The chemistry in the taiwanese version is chef kiss. To the point I believed joe chen had a thing for Ariel. 😂

I absolutely love both versions equally. All of the actors portray their characters so well.

Taiwanese version is the best for me. ❤💯 I watched both and loved both but the Taiwanese version hits different to me. I even visited Taiwan because of It Started with a Kiss. 😊

Taiwanese version was epic. It took the original story to another level.

All version, i still going over crazy for Yuki Furukawa and Honoka Yahagi 😁😁

Love these two versions, I keep repeating over and over again .....up to this year 2024❤❤❤

In the taiwan version I could see the love Jiang Zhi Su has for Xiang Qin While in the Japanese I could feel it, Jiang Zhi Su is more active

No version tops the Taiwan's one. Truly timeless & one who really2 bring out the feeling. The only version i rewatch countless times.

Taiwanese version can’t be beat for me, everything was perfect.

I personally prefer the Japanese version more since it is extremely detailed on the character's perspective.I understand that the reactions are exaggerated but for me,that's what makes me more drawn into the show.I also found some comments that they prefer Jiang Zhi Shu than Naoki Irie since Naoki was too cold but Naoki's love was just really subtle and indirect.I've also re-watched Mischievous Kiss ENOUGH to understand Naoki's POV and watched this channel Machitsuki.I'm impressed with Yuki Furukawa's talent on delivering such an incredible performance when it comes to portraying how subtle and indirect an introvert's love can be.He really deeply loved Kotoko,he just didn't make it that obvious and hid it well but you would know that Naoki really loves Kotoko from the expressions he gives aswell as his words that has a meaning behind it since he tends to say things indirectly when it contains vulnerability.And if you also look at the other character's POV,you would also understand what kind of personas each of them has.And that's one of the reasons why i love the show so much but i also love the other versions.

Name of the drama is: "Mischievous kiss: love in Tokyo" The Japanese version has 2 seasons. Season 1 aired in 2013 and season 2 aired in 2015 The Korean version is called "Playful kiss" aired in 2010 The Taiwan version is called "It started with a kiss" aired in 2005

I like how Naoki yells Kotoko's name every time. It's just catch my attention real quick. Also I love the Japanese one more because the actors acting were really good. It portraited every scene with details (though sometimes the reaction were exaggerated specially Kotoko's >U

I still prefer the taiwan version, their acting is so natural, i also love how the main character's facial expressions is very on point💗

The Japanese one will be always my favourite ❤ No one can beat kotoko and Naoki😚 I love them sooooooo muchhh 😩❤️‍🩹

Ahhh both favorite episodes and favorite adaptations! What I love in Taiwanese version, everything is so in detailed and even the wedding it's not what's in the manga but I love it. Also the male lead in tawianese drama is less cold than the japanese one. But I also love the japanese one because the acting of Kotoko and Naoki!

the japanese one will always have my heart

I like Japanese version ❤️❤️

no doubt ❤Japanese version❤

Both versions have their differences 😊😅.. but Taiwan version male lead is more sensible... but in japanese version Kotoko is less silly 😅😅😊😊..... respect both....

Taiwanese version hits different i love jiang zhi shu 😍😍😍🥰😊

I give this point to Japan for just one reason: Moto chan.

The japanese kotoko and irie always be my favorite! Not even once irie make fun of kotoko naiveness. I love that he think its her charm. Kotoko make sure while she is dumb but she is not stupid as well too. Plus, Irie was very consistent with her cold aura. He looked very cool eventhough Jiang zhi shu win interm of look but... Zhi shu is annoying and such a choding 😂

My girl Jung So Min carried the whole Korean version. She turned the most annoying and ridiculous character into the funniest and most adorable female lead ever ❤❤❤

The first one I watched was the Korean version (Playful kiss) and I fell in love with this quirky storyline. I watched all the episodes and the extras too. Oh Hani and Baek Seungjo Then I watched the Japanese version and I was further in love. Read the manga and watched the anime. Kotoko and Irie But I haven’t watched the Taiwanese version. It is on my list though.

Taiwanese version for sure. Also Taiwanese version came out maybe 10 yrs b4 Japanese version so it did an amazing job for its time also the female lead was known for playing Zhang Qin and being a good actress and was the first idol actress to win best actress award for Golden Bell for SS2 of the series. Which is a really bug deal in Taiwan. Also the Taiwan version was more emotional (but still very funny) but the Japanese version was more comical which i guess is more the Japanese anime and drama style.

I prefer the taiwanese , The best version ever

The Taiwanese version is my absolute favorite!!!❤❤❤

Actually, Japan had it's first live action of this manga. But here are the live actions you might want to watch. 1. Itazura na kiss (1996-Japanese drama series) 2. It's started with a Kiss (2005- Taiwanese Drama series) 3. Playful Kiss (2010- Korean drama Series) 4. Mischievous Kiss (2013- Japanese Drama Series) 5. Itazurana Kiss Movie (By parts) Personally, among of 5, Mischievous is my favorite since all the actors played accurately the traits of the characters and their reactions are hilarious. However, I love how intimate the couple in the taiwanese version.

Taiwan for me the first version will always have a nostalgic feels

I just watched Taiwan version 🥰🥰🥰 they were so dear to my heart 🥰🥰🥰

This is the new generation adaptation favorites..I can understand why they prefer it but if they have watched started with a kiss Taiwan adaptation they might appreciate it as well.. i think I've watched Taiwan adaptation when i was kid early 2000 but I didn't pay attention much because I'm still a kid but it's appeared on TV again when i was teenager..and that time I fell in love with that drama that's I keep repeating it everytime I have a mood to watch it again..most gen Y like me prefer Taiwan version and that was the first adaptation.

Taiwanese number one, I kept rewatching the movie🫶✨ hoping there'll be season 3 😢

Both ladies did an excellent job in these roles. I adored how easily Xiang Qin would get worked up about all things Jiang Zhi. All the times she'd be talking and laughing to herself in his presence, and he looked at her like she was a crazy person. Kotoko had the best facial expressions. Everything was over the top. My favorite episode is when she faints after misunderstanding Irie's situation. I laughed until I cried.

Taiwan's version is the best!! I watched this when I was 13yrs old and now Im turning 30 how time flies but i think taiwan version's incomple 😢 been waiting for season 3 but I know it's impossible 🥺

I love the Japanese 1 the most this couple is everything 🥰🥰🥰

In case anyone is wondering, this is from the second season of the taiwanese and the japanese adaptations of a manga called 'playful kiss'

I hate exaggerated acting but EXCEPT KOTOKO! She nailed it

Japanese version ❤️❤️❤️

I love the Taiwanese version, it's more related to the manga

The Japanese version will always have a special place in my heart💗 Kotoko and Naoki foreveeer!

I wathed every version of itazaru na kiss but still prefer Taiwanese. Best acting, quality, scenerio. Japanese also good but...

Superb acting by Yuki ! He’s the best version by far. Also Kotoko is genuinely silly and dense and the exaggerated emotions are much better than the detailed Taiwanese version which looks a bit strained and boring. Also the supporting cast of the Japanese version is way superior to the Taiwanese one. Even the Korean version is fun though not too happy with Suengyo . The female lead and supporting cast are much better . But the Japanese version is still the best .

Taiwan version's perspective of camera is kinda chaotic.. but love it ❤

I prefer the Taiwanese version also. I call this the rated R version. It was more raw for lack of a better word. The story and acting was just better. Next I would say the new Japanese version. I completely disliked the Korean version which is odd because I typically like Korean dramas. I just wish they went into the pregnancy like the anime did for the newer Japanese one.

Kotoko❤❤❤ believe it or not I always replay when Naoki calls Kotoko ❤❤❤ so gentle this voice nehhh

Kotoko has guts she is so powerfull cheerful and charming her funny face expressions are just amazing I really love kotoko i preffer kotoko .....

Loving you always Kotoko and Irie❤❤❤❤

I love both versions to be honest, each has its own perks. But I love how more expressive of his affections Zhi Shu is in private. You could see just how much he LOVED Xiang Qin. And that's what upset me in the japanese version, the moments where Naoki would actually open up to Kotoko or spare her a smile or a loving glance were scarce and you could feel it in Kotoko's constant insecurity about their relationship. In the Taiwanese version, ml made it clear as soon as he could, she was his wife, and he can not live without her because she has become a part of himself. He even says it "where else could I find someone who would accept all my flaws". And I love how in the Taiwanese version, the father actually stoop up for ml's way of treating his daughter, something that was lacking in the japanese version imho. But the Japanese remained more close to the Manga (even tho naoki was more loving in the manga). Comedy wise Taiwan wins and I won't lie. Romantically wise too. The love felt real. I am so done with the fake kisses in the japanese ver.

Kotoko and Irie are the cutest

I cried many times in Taiwan version 😢😂😅

Honestly, I prefer the Thailand version, it does stray a bit from the original but I like the story better, it gives them a background story of when they were little and basically makes it the reason why he’s like that with her and it also shows him showing more emotions and I like that for once she actually rejects him during the rain scene and doesn’t go to him right away. I never liked that about Kotoko and Naoki, he was terrible to her because he was jealous and didn’t know how to handle it and made her feel horrible, he even told her to go home with another man, then he goes and says how he feels and she forgives him so easily. It’s something very frustrating to watch how they embrace the humiliation and at this point are ok with it, they need to have some self love and make these guys fight to get them back at times and not let them feel like they can step all over them and they will still go back to them with just a few nice words.

I was looking for the second one like a month ago now there you go.

I love both versions but, tbh, Itazura Na Kiss (2013) is my all time fave out of all the remakes. It started with a kiss is so natural and more calm compared to I.N.K I love that she's not as pushy as the others and that, although Zhi Shu is presented as someone who is very introverted he is polite to other people and not as snobish as Naoki and you can see in the Taiwan ver. the love that he has for Xiang Qin (They're really sweet and he is very showy of how much he loves her). However, INK is very comical and very exaggerated (they're every emotions is very highlighted) I love how they potrayed Naoki he made me hate him because of how cold he was (They showed how an introvert people are really like outside. They can't communicate very well and doesn't show too much emotions and might appear rude. They're very detached to the society and most geniuses are like that, very realistic). I love how expressive Kotoko is. INK is colorful (vibrant) and dark at the same time. I love how they have shown us how contrasting their characteristics are highlighting both characters' persona and how opposite they are but very harmonious at the same time. How well they go with each other because they filled the void of one another. Naoki lacks emotion while Kotoko is full of it.

Taiwanese version Ariel lin and Joseph cheng please my chance sana sa part 3 2024 na beke naman

Ariel Lin so good love her sm in this series

I was 18 or 19 when I watched Taiwanese version of ISWAK ,. Zhishu and Xiangqin were the reason why until now I'm still dreaming of happy ending 😅😂 ,now Im 37 I am still waiting for my true love because of them.

AMO ambas versiones 💖💖💖💖

Japanese!! More comical, and irie really portrayed someone who is introvert!

well now i just want to rewatch it especially season 2

Haha the nostalgia of Honoka and Yuki 🥰💗

Joe Cheng and Ariel Lin did it best. There's love in Jiang Zhi Shu's eyes whenever he looks at Xiang Qin. He played the character perfectly. I feel like Naoki Irie is too stiff, needs more emotion especially after marriage. But it's still good. ...and then there's the Korean version. I'm sorry but...meh 😅

yuki and hanaoki still😭♥️💖

It’s so many versions not only these but I do believe there are two more however when I saw this series, I saw the in the cartoon form first Then the Korean drama that’s called playful kiss. And after I wash those two, I realized that there were more versions of the story and did y’all know that there’s also an extended version two🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

The guy from the Taiwanese version is my first love but Furukawa Yuki made me fall in love with the character. He is Naoki with few extra steps! Made me wanna marry a doctor at some point but they are not like this in reality (I’m an RN).

The Japanese Version is besttttttttt❤❤❤❤❤

Name of the Chinese drama

they kissed again ep 8 Jiang Zhi Shu's wife and the first drama to it is it started with a kiss

as a Big Fan of Itazura na kiss ❤❤❤❤ i would personally love to watch Countless times without getting bored the Japanese version 😂😂 the nostalgic and the Feeling was Always there huhuhu . i would love to see naoki and kotoko when i feel down they are my happy fill ❤❤mischevous kiss in Tokyo are hillarious 😂😂😂😂

I prefer Taiwan version. It’s too good like jishu’s expresstion more than Japanese version

Drama names and their version s

I like KOTOKO the best! Although she’s dumb but she looks so sweet without trying so hard. The Chinese actress looks like she’s crazy from over-acting.

Japanese ver is more of comic version of the show. It's exaggerated exactly for that purpose. But the dynamic between characters is actually natural

I like japanese and anime version the most

japanese version is my favee kotoko is sooo cutee

Taiwan version is still the best that other countries remake it. All are nice but nothing can beat the origanal

I like the Japanese version so silly but I can't stop watching them, Kotoko is such a scatterbrain so hilarious.

XIANGQIN AND JIANG ZHI SHU FOR THE WIN!

Taiwan drama ❤

I love kotoko chan and irie

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