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- Jul 28th, '14, 22:27
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Shinohara ryoko
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13722
It was just announced that her husband has been diagnosed with early stage stomach cancer. At 65 years old, it will be quite an ordeal to go through whatever treatment they will choose to endure so all my prayers and thoughts are with him, Ryoko and their 2 little kids. http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Ich...
- Feb 7th, '12, 00:52
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: SOPA/PIPA/ACTA
- Replies: 428
- Views: 120084
With the prominent role of Japan as a sponsor of ACTA, I strongly advise d-addict admin to start seriously thinking of a contingency plan. It could be as simple as setting up an IRC channel on Rizon where uploaders and subbers can feel safe in sharing their work. (XDCC bot or .torrent files using DH...
- Jul 25th, '11, 11:14
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6076
- Jul 18th, '11, 08:15
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6076
- Jun 14th, '11, 06:46
- Forum: Other Japanese TV Shows
- Topic: Saturday Night Live - Japan
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5823
Without commercials, the show is only 35mn long and they still have a long way to go to get things worked out. But it is a great format and I think after a few shows they'll get it right. Hirai Ken and this episode's host were great but they have to get more young comedians in there and get rid of t...
- Jun 8th, '11, 07:10
- Forum: Other Japanese TV Shows
- Topic: Saturday Night Live - Japan
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5823
Saturday Night Live - Japan
A Japanese version of SNL started last Saturday (June 4th) - Fuji TV http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20110526-00000002-sanspo-ent Hosts : Akashiya Sanma and Imada Koji Guests : Okamura Takashi, Brad Pitt, Barack Obama and Koizumi Junichiro Musical Guests : Hirai Ken, Rolling Stones It would be awe...
- Apr 21st, '11, 11:51
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6076
Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
No stars, no celebrities and no freaks; just regular Japanese folks living their dreams against all odds. I'll start: Suzuki "Betty" Hiroko (鈴木弘子), 5'10, 46 years old http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc284/Tadanga/suzukihiroko.jpg She plays football in the US's IWFL. Position : Line Curr...
- Mar 16th, '11, 21:24
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: FOR THE PEOPLE OF JAPAN, ALL D-ADDICTS UNITE AS ONE!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3453
Unlike Haiti or Waziristan, Japan has a fully functioning economy. So, instead of donations, I think the best way to support Japan right now is by buying Japanese-made products and/or services, anyone planning to go Japan should not cancel their trip and most importantly fight the scandalous and apo...
- Sep 8th, '10, 23:40
- Forum: Tech Discussion
- Topic: JpopSuki (NO INVITE REQ ALLOWED)
- Replies: 537
- Views: 191237
- Jul 19th, '10, 18:47
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Mother
- Replies: 98
- Views: 34076
- Jul 17th, '10, 16:16
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Juunen Saki mo Kimi ni Koishite (Ueto Aya)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5457
- Jul 5th, '10, 22:38
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tsuki no Koibito
- Replies: 861
- Views: 315942
- Jul 5th, '10, 19:37
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tsuki no Koibito
- Replies: 861
- Views: 315942
- Jun 19th, '10, 00:58
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Mother
- Replies: 98
- Views: 34076
The incredible ride is almost over. Episode 10 Just when I thought this would end like too many other dramas do : a huge morale lesson, Mother treated us to yet another incredibly emotional twist. The superb cast pulls it off seamlessly but I am in awe. Ukkari-san finally letting her feelings out as...
- Jun 9th, '10, 20:04
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Mother
- Replies: 98
- Views: 34076
Yabai !!
I have a bad feeling about this. Episode 09 http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc284/Tadanga/mother_09.jpg Episode 10 http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc284/Tadanga/mother_10.jpg I'm putting my helmet on for this and I strongly suggest you do the same. This is gonna be one of those nightmare rides.
- May 16th, '10, 09:01
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tsuki no Koibito
- Replies: 861
- Views: 315942
Has anyone else noticed that Kitagawa Keiko had the unprecedented courage to appear without any make up (the scene with her Dad at home with that humongous plasma TV) ? I think that it is such a genius move : she had to do something unusual for her to stand out from this impressive gathering of huge...
- Apr 21st, '10, 13:06
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60346
I think Chuks has got her work cut out for her with all the play on words and popular sayings that I am sure are simply impossible to translate. I absolutely adore the Abe Hiroshi insane facial expression (the stare and the smirk) that would make anyone really uncomfortable so I can't imagine what i...
- Apr 16th, '10, 09:27
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60346
- Apr 14th, '10, 09:52
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60346
According to some source a subbing group called Chuks, will be subbing this drama. Longer preview with short interviews (2 min.): http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/f_9WNFSGvVE/ Chuks is an incredible subber : she is not only very fast but her subs are perfect so I'm really glad she decided to pick...
- Mar 27th, '10, 12:29
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Tokiwa Takako
- Replies: 19
- Views: 31904
- Mar 19th, '10, 20:11
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Magerarenai Onna (Kanno Miho)
- Replies: 84
- Views: 29717
Incredible finale performance for Kanno Miho, she's got that best actress award in the pocket for sure. Best actor will go to Karasawa Toshiaki for his incredible acting in Fumo Chitai. Well, it's nice at least to see Saki finally pass her bar exam even if it's years later. Actually the date on the ...
- Mar 12th, '10, 19:21
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Magerarenai Onna (Kanno Miho)
- Replies: 84
- Views: 29717
I can't wait for next week's Special !! I think we will be treated to a very nice ending : give birth, pass the test and accept Masato's 6th proposal. I'm not 100% sure. But I think this will be Saki's last attempt at trying for the bar exam. I think she's going to give up if she fails and move on. ...
- Mar 8th, '10, 11:06
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: What is Said at the Beginning of Each Episode?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5053
- Feb 2nd, '10, 07:28
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: what do u think when u see your idol naked in magazines?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 24340
- Dec 11th, '09, 23:12
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Fumou Chitai
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15851
What's missing is insight into the lead's mind and experience his journey through his feelings. But we are not gonna get that: he is a traditional Japanese man with an extensive military background, which means he keeps his mouth shut at all times and wears a poker face as default. He actually manag...
- Oct 17th, '09, 20:00
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Love Generation
- Replies: 45
- Views: 30732
It seems like a DVD edit : they cut out just enough for the entire thing to fit on one DVD. If that's the case, then they would only take out intermediary scenes with no relevance to the plot. There are usually a lot of filler scenes to meet the demands of the actors or their managers to increase sc...
- Oct 17th, '09, 15:21
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Fumou Chitai
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15851
- Oct 17th, '09, 15:15
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Love Generation
- Replies: 45
- Views: 30732
- Oct 16th, '09, 17:59
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion]Ohitorisama NEW series of Teppei Koike
- Replies: 37
- Views: 22352
- Oct 16th, '09, 13:34
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Love Generation
- Replies: 45
- Views: 30732
- Oct 15th, '09, 17:08
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Gakeppuchi no Hero / Buzzer Beat (Yamapi)
- Replies: 443
- Views: 179431
- Oct 3rd, '09, 16:46
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: [poll] Who do you want to see as a couple?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15957
- Oct 3rd, '09, 16:28
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Tokiwa Takako
- Replies: 19
- Views: 31904
- Aug 25th, '09, 06:55
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Please help me identify this song(Japanese)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2507
- Aug 14th, '09, 20:55
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] BOSS (All Seasons)
- Replies: 261
- Views: 132494
- Aug 3rd, '09, 18:32
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Abe Hiroshi
- Replies: 109
- Views: 94706
- Aug 2nd, '09, 16:51
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Otomen (Masaki Okada, Kaho)
- Replies: 104
- Views: 51449
- Jul 29th, '09, 23:09
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Mr. Brain
- Replies: 230
- Views: 110646
Just done watching the last episode of the show. I have to say it was a most grueling effort and I come out of this believing that this Mister Brain has got to be the most expensive crap in the history of J TV. This may sound mean but that's how disappointing it was to see the best actors and the be...
- Jul 24th, '09, 15:47
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: What is your #1 favorite jrock song?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6486
- Jul 21st, '09, 19:27
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: With whom do you share your JDorama or JPop/JRock Addiction?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6948
I keep my addiction to myself unfortunately. Two years ago, an anime otaku psychiatrist had the strange idea of using Anime songs as a relaxing activity for his patients. This was prominently showcased on national TV. Imagine a group of suicidal teenagers screaming Otsuka Ai's Sakuranbo at the top o...
- Jul 19th, '09, 12:24
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion]Aishiteru-Inamori Izumi,Sano Shiro,Tanaka Misako
- Replies: 27
- Views: 15639
English soft subs for this dorama are already provided on this site thanks to the diligent efforts of Chuks :
http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_75218.htm
http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_75218.htm
- Jul 7th, '09, 15:10
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Konkatsu! (Nakai Masahiro, Ueto Aya)
- Replies: 94
- Views: 45275
- Jun 23rd, '09, 16:30
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50193
>dajika : Thanks for the heads up. Obviously, this lowers expectations even more. In case I come back flaming after seeing the finale, I should say now that I enjoyed Shiroi Haru very much, it was a highly emotional and touching show with a great cast. Otsukare sama deshita !! For more of Abe Hirosh...
- Jun 23rd, '09, 05:52
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50193
- Jun 17th, '09, 15:44
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50193
I am definitely not holding my breath. Haruo's decision to leave the field was not shocking in itself since 2 had become a crowd. But for breaking that little girl's heart, yurusenai ! And here we go again with yet another show attempting to wrap up half a dozen under developed story lines in the fi...
- Jun 16th, '09, 18:24
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50193
- Jun 16th, '09, 17:17
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50193
Ep 10. At least it doesn't seem to be going in the direction I'd feared. :sweat: From the rest of the caps, looks like the 800M yen mystery won't be revealed until next week's finale. Wait a minute, isn't there supposed to be 12 episodes ? If so, there are another 2 episodes and the finale should b...
- Jun 16th, '09, 08:31
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Orthrus no Inu (Takizawa Hideaki, Nishikido Ry)
- Replies: 267
- Views: 83094
Just in case anyone was wondering what Orthros meant : Greek Mythology: KYON ORTHROS (or Orthus) was a two-headed, serpent-tailed dog, a brother of monsters such as Kerberos and the Khimaira. He mated with the latter, siring the Sphinx and Nemean Lion. His master was the three-bodied giant Geryon, k...
- Jun 10th, '09, 07:15
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50193
- Jun 4th, '09, 09:58
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50193
Haruo is being put through all 7 levels of Hell to atone for his original sin and if the Japanese understanding of redemption is anything like the rest of the world, we should expect a nice ending to this thing. At least, they could go on officially as a two-dad family as they are doing now. And yes...
- Jun 2nd, '09, 19:27
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50193
- Jun 2nd, '09, 19:05
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Departures US Release
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2439
I watched this movie as soon as it became available for download to see what the big fuss was about. And I am just as surprised as all the people involved in the making of this movie as to how it actually won an Oscar. I am not saying that the Oscars represent the supreme honor bestowed on the best ...
- May 31st, '09, 16:52
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50193
- May 28th, '09, 23:37
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50193
As a heads up :zettaiKaren wrote:Hi Res Screen shots of ep. 5 (lots of Yoshitaka Yuriko closeups )
http://bbs.btpig.com/viewthread.php?tid=837733&page=66
My browser goes crazy when I try the above site.
I get a malware alarm so I stayed away.
- May 26th, '09, 08:33
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50193
- Jan 21st, '09, 19:46
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Innocent Love - Horikita Maki (Fall 2008)
- Replies: 591
- Views: 192097
Maki-san is great in this. She really has shown that she can own dramatic roles. The only thing that has been gnawing at me is the clothes : there is just no way her character could afford that An An fashion doing odd jobs ( unless they pay big bucks to clean subway bathrooms ). I am not complaining...
- Jan 19th, '09, 16:08
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Tokiwa Takako
- Replies: 19
- Views: 31904
- Jan 14th, '09, 13:03
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Tokiwa Takako
- Replies: 19
- Views: 31904
- Sep 21st, '08, 02:41
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: [solved] Who's That Face Again?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4124
- Sep 1st, '08, 00:35
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: Atsu-hime (Taiga Drama)
- Replies: 105
- Views: 61633
- Aug 29th, '08, 17:44
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Post your pictures thread!!! Post them!
- Replies: 3137
- Views: 854267
- Aug 22nd, '08, 22:23
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Innocent Love - Horikita Maki (Fall 2008)
- Replies: 591
- Views: 192097
- Aug 22nd, '08, 19:54
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Yoshitsune
- Replies: 31
- Views: 20008
I have always stayed away from Taiga doramas because I always thought they were nothing more than low budget play-like costume parties until Groinke's passion convinced me to give Atsuhime a try. And now I am hooked. Yoshitsune is my second Taiga and I was really happy to fall once again under the s...
- Aug 17th, '08, 10:56
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: Atsu-hime (Taiga Drama)
- Replies: 105
- Views: 61633
- Jul 16th, '08, 20:27
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] CHANGE - Kimura Takuya's Spring 2008 drama
- Replies: 218
- Views: 104599
I am sure you guys have noticed that the televised speech was pretty long. Kimura showcased the extent of his talent ( once again ) and proved ( yet again ) why he was the #1 star in Japan. That scene is actually 22 minutes and 35 seconds long : it has got to be the longest uncut scene with dialogue...
- Jul 12th, '08, 20:10
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] CHANGE - Kimura Takuya's Spring 2008 drama
- Replies: 218
- Views: 104599
I had high hopes for this dorama but I am now really disappointed that they didn't seize this chance to address more sensitive subjects like North Korea, the Yasukuni shrine and Japan's hurtful past, the horrendous suicide rate, whale hunting, rising immigration or even homelessness. Instead, we get...
- Jul 12th, '08, 15:00
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] CHANGE - Kimura Takuya's Spring 2008 drama
- Replies: 218
- Views: 104599
- Jul 5th, '08, 15:15
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Stream Japanese TV on your computer with KeyHoleTV
- Replies: 992
- Views: 836973
Hey ! Huge thanks for the stream links since I am looking for an alternative to either KeyHole or TVU. KeyHole's video/audio are awful and TVU's buffer is too small so the video stops after a few seconds. Does anyone know how I can increase the buffer size ? I don't mind a 10 or 15 minute-delay if i...
- Jul 2nd, '08, 20:19
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] CHANGE - Kimura Takuya's Spring 2008 drama
- Replies: 218
- Views: 104599
- May 6th, '08, 22:14
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Bento Boxes: Where to start?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3712
- May 6th, '08, 22:06
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: American sings the soul of Japan ~ Jero
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7002
I have to admit that at first I was a little put off by the hip hop look that I thought was another expression of the run of the mill stereotype of blacks I have come to get used to from japanese media. But, marketing approach or not, I have to hand it to Jero because he pulls it off beautifully. It...
- Apr 27th, '08, 20:49
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Tokiwa Takako
- Replies: 19
- Views: 31904
- Apr 7th, '08, 22:06
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Byakuyakou
- Replies: 247
- Views: 85906
Yes indeed. It is very much worth watching.
You'll find it right here subbed, another beautiful job by SARS Fansubs.
Link
You'll find it right here subbed, another beautiful job by SARS Fansubs.
Link
- Apr 7th, '08, 20:23
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Bara no nai Hanaya: Katori Shingo/Takeuchi Yuko
- Replies: 334
- Views: 133552
- Dec 4th, '07, 11:40
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Tokiwa Takako
- Replies: 19
- Views: 31904