RECOMMENDED/FAVORITE JDRAMAS (ask for suggestions here)

Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 12:22 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

i know i posted a few times now T_T
but,
i'd like to know a few dramas with romance, having comedy,school life is a plus point.
Thriller and action also welcomed
Best if there is even a bit of romance.

Currently watching/watched
Strawberry on shortcake
GTO
dragon zakura
nobuta wo produce
kurosagi
desha otoko
sdtand up!!
check it out yo!
liars game

Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Er, Beautiful Life? Haha, just getting nostalgic.

Seriously, I tried to think of any drama that is like Last Friends and came up with nothing...Of course there are those sad dramas like 1 Litre of Tears, Beautiful Life, Taiyou no Uta and God Please Give Me A Little More Time which deals with how people live and love while facing the cruel fate that they're dealt with. But Last Friends...I wouldn't categorize it as a sad drama even though there's a lot of angst. LIFE is really good too. If you like the DV part, you should watch it. Lol, j/k...LIFE is a drama that portrays that desperateness and rawness very well. There's plenty of friendship in it, but no romance. If you like the whole mystery aspect of the show, wondering what issue each of the characters have, I'd recommend Galileo. That's totally out of the left field here since it's a detective kind of drama. Haha, but I really like it. Hint of romance as well. ^^

If you like LF, you can't not like Ueno Juri's performance so I'd recommend checking out the dramas and movies she acted in too. Mr. Green

Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 6:31 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

from the moment I watched 1 Litre of Tears, it has been THE best jdrama ever. but now I think Last Friends will take up the title.. Laugh

so, I'd recommend you to watch 1 Litre of Tears.. Smile

Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I recommend:

1 Litre of Tears: I don't think you can rightfully call yourself a Jdrama fan without seeing this. It's an awfully sad drama that made me cry all throughout watching it and hours long after. But this isn't the type of sad drama that depresses you - it's just the opposite. This is the most inspiring, moving and heart warming drama I've ever seen. I think it's important for everyone, regardless of what genres you like, to watch this.

Hana Yori Dango [seasons 1 & 2]: Very addicting, with a perfect blend of romance, conflict and comedy. One of the most beautifully filmed drama's I've seen. The music played during each episode is also very beautiful and fitting.

HanaKimi: Known as 'Hottie Paradise'. I highly recommend this to anyone who liked HYD. A very funny and unique comedy. This is one of those series where you'll become attatched to each of the characters. Light-hearted with a good message.

Gokusen: I would only recommened the first and orginal season. A drama about an enthusiastic teacher to a class full of delinquients...with some others twists. This drama has a mix of dark and peppy characters that complete each other. Inspiring and meaningful, but with comedy as well.

Boku dake no Madonna: A light hearted romantic comedy. I personally really love this one, but not everyone has. The characters are all somewhat different from what I've seen in dramas before. A very cute and fun show overall.

Forbidden Love: A teacher/student romance. This drama shows the problems they face. The thing I really love about this drama is how quickly it progresses compared to other dramas. It's a very romantic and straight forward drama.

Long Love Letter: This is a really, really intresting drama. It's also very addicting. This drama will never fail to suprise you. Honestly, it's crazy. But I love this drama, except for the end. But even with the unsatisfying end, this drama is worth watching.

My Boss, My Hero: A great and refreshing drama about a 27-year-old yakuza going to high school. A laugh-out-loud drama with meaningful messages mixed in.

Taiyou no Kisetsu (Season of the Sun): A dark drama that can sometimes be hard to watch. This drama puts you in the life of a young man filled with anger, seeking revenge. As he hurts those around him and smiling about it, he meets a girl who slowly changes him. This drama really shows that hate only feeds the fire, for as the lead hurts others, he only hurts himself. I really liked this drama despite it's darkness - it was at times very moving and it was intresting to see life the way someone like the lead does.

Dragon Zakura: A school drama that actually teaches those watching. I really loved the cast and their chemistry.

Proposal Daisakusen: A story about high school friendship and love. A man finds himself at the wedding of his friend he's loved for years but never confessed to. He then is given the ability to go in the past, to his high school days, and try to change his actions that he's regretted. A nice light-hearted drama. Just make sure that if you watch this to also watch the special after.

One Pound Gospel: A cute, funny, and wacky drama about a boxer falling in love with a nun [yes, it is as weird as it sounds]. But I happened to like this drama a lot - It's fun to watch and made me appreciate boxing despite by dislike for sports.

Galcir: This drama has the most outrageous plot and characters, but it's super funny. A good comedy that's really out there, with some moving scenes thrown in.

Kurosagi: A dark but entertaining drama about a con-artist who swindles money from other swinders.

Last friends [currently airing]: This drama covers lots of issues, such as domestic violence and post-tramatic stress. It's full of raw emotion and even with its dark story, is in a light setting that evens it out. This drama shows how four friends deal with their problems and find hope and support through each other.[/b]

Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 12:20 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Last Friend's screeplay writer wrote "God Please Give Me A Little More Time"
The directors directed LIFE, Proposal Daisakusen, Galileo and Bara no nai Hanaya.

I think it's interesting that all above was mentioned...except Proposal Daisakusen which I recommend as well even though it's a bit frustrating to watch. Masami really likes to make people run and work for her huh? Poor Kenzo and Ruka. Mr. Green

Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 2:45 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Okay i have watched too many romance stories or school dramas with the same stories for example the usual school drama story i have seen so many times is a gangster teacher comes to school and makes a bad class into a good one, you know which dramas i'm talking about Tongue

I want to watch an action/thriller types of drama something like Rondo(which i finished watching yesterday). something with lots of action and with a cool main guy, who doesn't care about anybody but then falls for a girl or a good drama with a guy who wants revenge and goes into the crime world(kurosagi) something along those lines

So i would really appreciate it if you could help me salut

Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 8:34 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I just want to second Orange Days. It was...amazing. The acting was so convincing, and the material was very very good. The music is enchanting, and even though the musical faking is more obvious than in, say Nodame Cantabile, it's still very good. And Tsumabuki is adorable.

Hi,

Can some suggest any good J-dramas that take place in Jr High or High School. I already watched Kinpachi Sensei 6 and 7, Seito Shokun, GTO and I'm going to start Nobuta Wo Produce.

Thanks

Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

kassim3: Try Taiyou no Kisetsu.

kikot84: Hana Yori Dango (highly recommended), 1 litre of tears, hanakimi, gokusen, my boss my hero, dragon zakura.

Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 1:27 am Post subject: Jdorama about food Post Rating: 0

I love Japanese food and like watching Jdorama, so I'm constantly looking out for combination of the two. I like Haikei, Chichiue-sama and enjoying Osen. Can anyone recommend some other good series/movie?

Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 1:35 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

For food? Haha...Zettai Kareshi has a lot of desserts because it's about a dessert company. They have yummy looking cream puffs Smile

Hehe...not sure how Japanese it is, though.

Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 1:51 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

i think you might enjoy "Lunch no Joou" *its a must see for those who likes jdramas with food related themes*

here's the link: http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Lunch_no_Joou

Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 1:53 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Bambino is also a drama about food, but they focus more on Italian, not Japanese food.