Total EPisode 11
Genre - Sport, Comedy, Friendship
Water boys is a heart-warming , inspirational and yet light-hearted J-drama about five boys as they struggle to form a men's synchronised swimming club. Along the way they learn about hardship, determination, team spirit, friendship, and love.
Going back to the events in the movie, five seniors formed a men's synchro club which made their school - Tadano High- a pioneer for men's synchronised swimming. Two years has passed since then. The team is disbanded as the Education Committee is keen to maintain a high standard of education - no senior members had passed the entrance exam. The members left with no choice are forced to comply.
Kankuro Shindo inspired by a performance he has watched as a freshman, now leader is determined for a chance to stage a performance. And so begins his adventure as he struggles to obtain the minimum five members and teacher advisor needed to reform the club.
Fans of the original movie might find this disappointing. Compared, there are only slight differences that mark the drama as different. (Read: Carbon Copy) So if you do not want to ruin it, Don't-Watch-The-Movie or vice versa. On a brighter note, this is exceedingly entertaining and refreshing. Its funny, and yet not to overly so as certain drama tend to overdo things a little by using a lot of special effects.
The 1st quarter is interesting but somewhere towards the middle it gets rather boring, repetitive and also predictable. However, the final performance really did a closure and you'll find yourself excited watching their performance. Just so you know, don't expect to see a lot of pro-synchronised swimming moves.
Anyway don't let the cheesy gay-ish title fool you and it is worth a shot - a few shots at least. Just give it a chance and you might find yourself wondering why are you watching a bunch of skinny guys in speedo's prancing around in less than flattering movements.
