1st of all I didn't watch the Japanese adaptation so can't compare it with that.For me, I am a fan of Zhang XinCheng. So started to watch it. Gradually fall in love with the story. Music on point. Not over dramatic. Funny Romantic Musical. If you want to watch something with less over dramatic things then go for it.It will surely enlight you mood. All the actors did a fav job. Some locations are so beautiful. Already watched it twice. Will watch it again. The innocence of the story and it's music will make you fall for it. Specially I love these kind of dramas. The ending was a little bit rushed. But it gave a perfect ending or conclusion of the entire story. Overall worth watching. If you love music you will surely love it. Happy watching. ?