Regarding the differences, Toshiie to Matsu was definitely more thorough and specific about the incidents and their details that led Akechi to gradually disagree then hate Nobunaga more and more. The final "deal-breaker" between the two was different too *I think* (it wasn't because of the...
yanie, [spoiler] Yeah, actually there were more. Wasn't ichi suppose to warn Nobunaga with those beans in a pouch? In GOU, Ichi's maid tried to make her do it, but in the end she decided not to. Tabuchi also left out the fact that Nagamasa also has a son (from previous wife), that escaped together w...
[spoiler] As far as I know, Tokugawa Ieyasu was not really a direct vassal of Nobunaga? In other adaptations, seem like Ieyasu was always in other place during Nobunaga's attacks, and he only comes once in awhile to help. But in this drama, they make Ieyasu like a direct vassal to Nobunaga, on the s...
Glad this drama is getting more attention. I haven't seen a lot of adultery dramas/movies but I love how the show explored the realm of adultery without sensationalizing it, yet making it exciting to watch. There were a couple of things that made it great. Right off the bat was the quick-moving pace...
cute cameo role, isn't it? :) The director must've lost a bet with him or someone from the group to do this in-drama promotion for them, lol. I think that Nakatani Miki's character from Keizoku I was subtle mentioned in episode 8. Chief Nonomura said that a certain information was provided by a big...
flamethunder85 wrote:Ashida Mana plays little Yodo-dono (ChaCha).
Ah, you're right. Come to think of it, if they're only showing two of the sisters, then they must be Chacha and Hatsu. Thanks for clarifying and providing the pics+update.
Think his paper bag is purely to compliment Toma's red travel case.
Speaking of accessories, I'm really intrigued to know what's "hidden" inside Toma's bandaged arm.
NP noshadow31, [spoiler] So he's after SPECs but he and his group suspects that Toma&Sebumi are also SPECs so they are working separately. Whatever he suspects of them remains to be revealed. But I'm guessing that it's enough to have him represent his team to keep things simple for now. I still ...
@noshadow31 [spoiler]Actually it's 2 factions of an organised one and an unorganised one, as suggested by what the culprit said to Ninomae at the end of ep3, "that his possession of a Spec ability doesn't obligate him to join the group that Ninomae is in, because his personal investigations on ...
Episode 3 was indeed pretty good. What made it better for me was [spoiler]the featured Spec ability being reminiscent of the villain in the original series. [/spoiler] Quite amazing that there are already so many layers and characters ambitiously woven into the overarching plot. Can't imagine how it...
Looks like a museum called "Shunpu Banriso" exhibiting works by Kitaoji Rosanjin.
The first link has a google map, and the 2nd link will hint why that location was chosen for the drama.
Oh, some people have stated that are some indications in the last episode that the actual investigations take time in 2013, so the bus incident ocurr in 2010, our current time. In other words, actually the city doesn't have traffic accidents since around 1945. :idea: ??? Yes, I agree too. A clear e...
One thing I like about this show is the tongue-in-cheek approach of how the pseudo-world was made. Part of that was the extensive (and sometimes slightly humorous) use of "number puns". Like the number plates of the school bus and Hoshizaki's car, pretty much every significant number that ...
Ba-da-da-da ba-da-da ba-da-da pa-pa... ep10 spoilers: [spoiler]Best and most hilarious Unubore dance sequence so far (sorry, Koizumi Kyoko). http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7397/padada2.gif Sadame-chi gets my vote for best co-star after watching this episode. Best fan service (for guys). Being th...
Episode 9 was good! :thumleft: [spoiler]I like how they explored and tied the whole arson/arsonist theme in with various aspects of this episode; The firetruck+siren, the firesquad-leader's involvement, the misleading darts (darts+Unubore=lolz), the burnt books etc. Man, even Mitsuura Yasuko did a p...
Thanks for the links and pics! I'm quite satisfied with what they've done for hairstyles and outfits alone. (Ueno Juri looks so cute with her wuxia-poi hairdo XD yeah... I know it's suppose to be that of a girl in that era.) And I wonder what do the Japanese audience think of their initial looks so ...
Mimura has been added to the cast! :cheers: She will play the role of Hosokawa Gracia, details here: http://community.livejournal.com/tokugawa_gou/3711.html Was gonna say that Mimura's appearance would be as short-lived as Suzuki Kyoka's in AOI. Then I saw the other details you wrote. Will be inter...
kaneyamaboy and his team could be busy IRL for all you know. But I'm sure he'll be motivated to get things back to speed after reading your lovely post.
Tenchijin Not the most exciting taiga I've seen. And rather than "bad acting", I thought there were some problems with how the 3 leads were characterized. - For Kanetsugu, I found him overacting at times, which is strange cos it's not typical of the actor to do so. And I read that others ...
I see what you mean. Well yeah, the cameo thing isn't new to him, he's used it since IWGP SP as you said. But I'm sure he'll find new ways to keep it fresh, as evident in episode 7. He is an expert in the genre after all. :P At this point, I'm curious to see how Kudokan will build up the story for t...
Hehe, Oikawa Mitsuhiro sure is no RL choreographer. I was only hinting that he'd make a cameo appearance in that dance-off scene cos it was a tribute to his character after all. Pity they couldn't get him to make appear for this episode like Toyama Kyoko did. Although her "re-enactment actress&...
Yeah... interesting how they've never mentioned Unubore's real name at all. I have a feeling they'll use this for some kinda big revelation in the last episode! You're right about Koyuki! (Somehow, I had no recollection of her appearance in that show. :roll ) Speaking of her episode, the gym weights...
@saayan I was one of those who felt that ep4-6 lost a bit of steam. And I guess it might have been because Unubore wasn't the focus as you said, or Kudokan not knowing the Unubore3 actors well enough to tailor the episodes to them. Anyway, so glad ep 7 manage to <s>pick itself up</s> make a full rec...
Twin Peaks Wow, now that you mention, it really does seem like this show is paying homage to that classic drama. It's been too long for me so I couldn't see the similarities. Guess this explains the art direction and maybe other aspects of the show; like the left bend that the bus took, and the lit...
Thank you for episode three, Chuks x Pheonix! I am very curious to see how Orihara-san develops of course, but also the other people. This has to be the main highlight of the show for me. I just love how this show is so well-written that it reliably packs a gradual flow of character developments in ...
Matsuyuki Yasuko will be back on october on FUJI TV in a new drama: perfect report! Co star is Miura Yutaro Nice! New Matsuyuki drama! Hmm, interesting that this drama will fill up FujiTV's new drama timeslot at 9pm on Sundays, FWIW. And will have bad girl Aibu Saki co-starring too. Who's this Miur...
Episode 1 looked good. I was right about the dark humor, but there was a lot more to it. The American pop culture fashion "parade" was the 1st thing that stood out. I wonder if the title had anything to do with it, but it was interesting that such a visual theme was used for everything loc...
HEY HEY HEY! I see what you did there... :mrgreen: the same time you can see the way Sadame's fiddling with the book and his eyes started wandering like he's plotting something mischievous... I didn't notice this part until I saw it for the 2nd time, which again shows how Kudokan's works are so rew...
I love the conceited face Nagase made everytime he hinted to the girl that he fell in love with her This has got to be one of Nagase's highlights of this show. I think he nailed the expression by making it look so convincing yet easy to pull off. Not to mention that it ties in with what this show i...
Sometimes I think viewers have a hard time keeping up with his fast pace (Boku no Mahoutsukai a good example of this XD), so multiple viewings are usually required. There's often new discoveries that were missed the first time around, so his dramas ALWAYS have such great re-watch value...which isn'...
this drama was essentially a female drama, touching deep emotional ground within' girls and woman especially. I will admit that there are certain levels that can only be appreciated by women, especially mothers. But having watched everything (twice or so), I will say that the male audience shouldn'...
I can understand why some wouldn't like this drama and how the quirkiness may seem to border between absolute crappiness or sheer ingenuity, depending on their "cup of tea". It took me two reruns of my 1st Kudo Kankuro drama, Kisarazu Cat's Eye, to fully appreciate what was going on. Thank...
it would be nice to make an SP for this drama I think an SP would be absolutely pointless without Ashida Mana as Tsugumi and Tanaka Yuko as Ukkari-san, because Mother wouldn't have been the drama that it is without them. Even if it's to feature Tsugumi as a 20yr old, I can't think of anyone who can...
Tsugumi (Ashida Nana) was on a talk show, Oshareizumu. Geez, after seeing Mana-chan in Mother and now this, saying she's a child prodigy is definitely an understatement! I mean, her mad acting skills were already astounding enough in Mother, but she even has a level of intelligence and maturity tha...