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- Feb 7th, '11, 15:51
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
- Jan 10th, '11, 04:16
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
yanie, 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 with Ichi a...
- Jan 9th, '11, 15:27
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
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 same posit...
- Jan 9th, '11, 06:26
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussions] Second Virgin
- Replies: 35
- Views: 15596
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...
- Dec 10th, '10, 17:51
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Keizoku 2: SPEC
- Replies: 133
- Views: 77389
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...
- Dec 8th, '10, 13:30
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Keizoku 2: SPEC
- Replies: 133
- Views: 77389
- Nov 17th, '10, 17:22
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
- Nov 2nd, '10, 15:18
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
- Nov 2nd, '10, 14:49
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
- Oct 31st, '10, 13:49
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Keizoku 2: SPEC
- Replies: 133
- Views: 77389
- Oct 26th, '10, 18:24
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Keizoku 2: SPEC
- Replies: 133
- Views: 77389
- Oct 25th, '10, 13:24
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Keizoku 2: SPEC
- Replies: 133
- Views: 77389
- Oct 23rd, '10, 17:34
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Keizoku 2: SPEC
- Replies: 133
- Views: 77389
Episode 3 was indeed pretty good. What made it better for me was the featured Spec ability being reminiscent of the villain in the original series. Quite amazing that there are already so many layers and characters ambitiously woven into the overarching plot. Can't imagine how it'll all come togethe...
- Oct 9th, '10, 13:32
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: Filming Locations of Jdramas
- Replies: 71
- Views: 53370
Looks like a museum called "Shunpu Banriso" exhibiting works by Kitaoji Rosanjin.j_halo7 wrote:Is it really a restaurant?
The first link has a google map, and the 2nd link will hint why that location was chosen for the drama.
- Oct 7th, '10, 16:27
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: The Identification Thread for Celebrities
- Replies: 709
- Views: 290761
- Oct 7th, '10, 04:05
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Atami no Sousakan (Odagiri Joe)
- Replies: 79
- Views: 49349
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...
- Oct 5th, '10, 14:45
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Atami no Sousakan (Odagiri Joe)
- Replies: 79
- Views: 49349
- Sep 19th, '10, 09:25
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Unubore Deka (Nagase Tomoya, Ikuta Toma)
- Replies: 157
- Views: 67747
Those who can't wait for ep11 can listen to the full version of the dancing song in the meantime.
PS: EP11 is too awesome for words!
PS: EP11 is too awesome for words!
- Sep 13th, '10, 16:22
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Unubore Deka (Nagase Tomoya, Ikuta Toma)
- Replies: 157
- Views: 67747
Ba-da-da-da ba-da-da ba-da-da pa-pa... ep10 spoilers: 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 the last ep...
- Sep 8th, '10, 17:06
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Unubore Deka (Nagase Tomoya, Ikuta Toma)
- Replies: 157
- Views: 67747
Episode 9 was good! :thumleft: 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 pretty goo...
- Sep 8th, '10, 16:25
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
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 ...
- Aug 30th, '10, 14:01
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
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...
- Aug 27th, '10, 05:45
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: Historical Dramas?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6784
- Aug 25th, '10, 08:52
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Unubore Deka (Nagase Tomoya, Ikuta Toma)
- Replies: 157
- Views: 67747
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...
- Aug 25th, '10, 04:40
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Unubore Deka (Nagase Tomoya, Ikuta Toma)
- Replies: 157
- Views: 67747
- Aug 25th, '10, 03:17
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Unubore Deka (Nagase Tomoya, Ikuta Toma)
- Replies: 157
- Views: 67747
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...
- Aug 24th, '10, 18:44
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Unubore Deka (Nagase Tomoya, Ikuta Toma)
- Replies: 157
- Views: 67747
@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...
- Aug 21st, '10, 14:44
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Toubou Bengoshi
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7869
- Aug 11th, '10, 08:48
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Atami no Sousakan (Odagiri Joe)
- Replies: 79
- Views: 49349
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...
- Aug 3rd, '10, 11:34
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Matsuyuki Yasuko
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5767
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...
- Aug 1st, '10, 18:20
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Atami no Sousakan (Odagiri Joe)
- Replies: 79
- Views: 49349
- Aug 1st, '10, 15:48
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Unubore Deka (Nagase Tomoya, Ikuta Toma)
- Replies: 157
- Views: 67747
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...
- Jul 31st, '10, 08:56
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Unubore Deka (Nagase Tomoya, Ikuta Toma)
- Replies: 157
- Views: 67747
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...
- Jul 30th, '10, 16:14
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Unubore Deka (Nagase Tomoya, Ikuta Toma)
- Replies: 157
- Views: 67747
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'...
- Jul 27th, '10, 17:04
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Mother
- Replies: 98
- Views: 34179
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'...
- Jul 27th, '10, 16:41
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Unubore Deka (Nagase Tomoya, Ikuta Toma)
- Replies: 157
- Views: 67747
- Jul 27th, '10, 14:49
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOLD (Amami Yuki, Sorimachi Takashi)
- Replies: 106
- Views: 45762
- Jul 27th, '10, 14:39
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Mother
- Replies: 98
- Views: 34179
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...
- Jul 26th, '10, 16:15
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
- Jul 25th, '10, 02:19
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: Need help to identify a Jdrama? Ask here!
- Replies: 1058
- Views: 237453
- Jul 19th, '10, 17:14
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Matsuyuki Yasuko
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5767
Re: Matsuyuki Yasuko
Something I found out sometime ago about her is that despite her demure appearance and the way she carries herself, she was quite the outgoing and adventurous person during her youth. As she revealed in a guest appearance on 5LDK that she did quite a bit of scuba-diving(+license ownership) when she ...
- Jul 16th, '10, 16:53
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Atami no Sousakan (Odagiri Joe)
- Replies: 79
- Views: 49349
- Jul 15th, '10, 14:02
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
- Jul 9th, '10, 12:08
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Ryoma Den
- Replies: 34
- Views: 17840
I'm not 100% sure but it looks like kuzukiri (葛切り), which is made from arrowroot flour.Luna14 wrote:Does anyone knows what Yodo is eating in Ep. 20 scene at 06:04?
Looks like some kind of colorless gelatine.
- Jul 6th, '10, 13:57
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
- Jul 6th, '10, 12:30
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
While surfing around, I found out that GOU was announced as early as June 17th last year. And that there was also a press conference held on February 17th this year when NHK announced Ueno Juri as the protagonist. (Hope I'm not repeating this bit of info. :sweat:) Here a youtube video (uploader's na...
- Jul 5th, '10, 15:07
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
Does it mean Hideyoshi is easy to portray? :lol I wouldn't say that. Because he had to portray a farmer/peasant, where he started out as. As Oda Nobunaga's retainer, which in Tenchjin's version, was a total suckup to Nobunaga, while at the same time, was very attentive and perceptive to his thought...
- Jul 5th, '10, 12:59
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] GOU ~Himetachi no Sengoku~
- Replies: 929
- Views: 343768
Thanks for starting this thread yanie! (I was a little worried if it's gonna be thread-hijacking to keep discussing Gou there.) Anyways, I'll start by reposting the male cast lineup featured in this picture, and the roles they'll be playing. http://i48.tinypic.com/e8wljs.jpg Top row from left : Haka...
- Jun 27th, '10, 17:26
- Forum: Other Japanese TV Shows
- Topic: Interview Mother (Matsuyuki Yasuko& Ashida Mana)?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3615
Found one on youtube. The audio's a little out of sync, but better than nothing I guess.
And another one taken on her birthday itself, containing the same footage linked by the OP.
And another one taken on her birthday itself, containing the same footage linked by the OP.
- Jun 26th, '10, 17:30
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Mother
- Replies: 98
- Views: 34179
Based on some of the discussions going on in here and others parts of the subs thread, I noticed how the supposed open-ended parts/scenes of the story can leave different interpretations, expectations and outlook on the story and characters themselves. Sometimes even completely unnoticeable too. For...
- Jun 16th, '10, 16:03
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Mother
- Replies: 98
- Views: 34179
Rena's mom is turning out to be the most detestable character in the drama. I hope the reporter writes an article about her and the police puts her in jail too. IMO, she doesn't deserve any pity. She needs a shrink. I would too, if it weren't for episode 8. Because after watching it, I felt that I ...
- Jun 12th, '10, 13:16
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60534
- Jun 8th, '10, 15:54
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Mother
- Replies: 98
- Views: 34179
I guess death (rather than divorce) would be more acceptable to Rena and the rest of Japanese society? It's either that or as what seirin said, it's one of her escapism tendencies in fooling no one but her own self. Or even a bit of both. I hope later episodes clear this up. This is subjective for ...
- Jun 7th, '10, 14:20
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60534
- Jun 6th, '10, 14:25
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Mother
- Replies: 98
- Views: 34179
I searched the internet and found some people pointing out the official homepage saying Hitomi divorced with Rena's father. Here. So it was Rena's father they saw at the restaurant, and he had another family after the divorce. Interesting! I think it's kinda creative that they used their own websit...
- Jun 6th, '10, 03:37
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Mother
- Replies: 98
- Views: 34179
In episode 8: The scene at 29:10 caught my attention. It showed Hitomi spotting a guy looking like her dead husband coming out from his once-frequented restaurant with another family. For a second, I thought Hitomi was hallucinating, but it seemed that Rena noticed them too. So it brings the questio...
- Jun 5th, '10, 08:22
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Ryoma Den
- Replies: 34
- Views: 17840
- May 23rd, '10, 04:59
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60534
But, I think Mukai is quite a miscast for a mystery-humane drama, I'm actually Mukai's fan, but why was his acting in Ep5 looked so bad?? Guess I wasn't the only one. To think I actually tried to hide my comment about his bad acting discreetly in my last post, lol. During that emotional scene at th...
- May 20th, '10, 13:31
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Trick (All Seasons + Special)
- Replies: 256
- Views: 144958
- May 19th, '10, 17:19
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60534
- May 17th, '10, 16:55
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Kitagawa Keiko
- Replies: 825
- Views: 494973
It's a movie called Hana no Ato. Here's the movie's official site.k_erw86 wrote:can any1 tell me wht movie is this ???
just found this picture.. n im dying to know about this movie/series
- May 12th, '10, 13:31
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: Lets-Look sever problem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1595
- Apr 27th, '10, 14:12
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60534
Wooo~ didn't expect that Meisa is Mukai's girlfriend!! But anyway if the pattern keeps going like this... I would know that in each episode the suspect is 100% not the murderer XD At first, I was wondering how Aoyama Ami could've possibly taken pictures of Mitsui Mineko(the murdered) while she was ...
- Apr 20th, '10, 05:30
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60534
Yeah, it's strange how Mukai Osamu didn't appear anywhere outside the prologue and flashbacks, despite being a main support cast. I bet there's a really good reason why they're doing so. We'll just have to wait and see. Harada Yoshio's character and the others who appeared in Mineko's flashes were ...
- Apr 19th, '10, 14:40
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60534
Huge episode 1 spoilers: Simply amazing. You have Kaga(Abe Hiroshi) and his dark humor which you will absolutely love if you've been following his dramas and especially his movies *squint*. The special guests felt like they were actually part of the supporting cast rather than appearing as a cameo. ...
- Apr 19th, '10, 09:41
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60534
- Apr 18th, '10, 07:56
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Sunao ni Narenakute (Ueno Juri, Eita)
- Replies: 1114
- Views: 303466
is Eita's long-lost girlfriend the one who appeared as Juri and Eita were having tea? Because she had a tattoo on her neck at the end of the episode, right, but that isn't present in the scene where they were having tea. Yeah, it's the same woman. Which bring up the question of whether it was inten...
- Apr 16th, '10, 17:13
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Keibuho Yabe Kenzo (Namase Katsuhisa)
- Replies: 70
- Views: 35052
- Apr 16th, '10, 16:52
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Sunao ni Narenakute (Ueno Juri, Eita)
- Replies: 1114
- Views: 303466
A few things caught my attention in ep1. I find Nakaji's character kinda unique. He's quick-witted, unpredicatable, is more likely to be up-front with others than himself. Someone you'd more likely find in real-life than in a drama. Interesting how they made his relationship with Haru like an elasti...
- Apr 6th, '10, 17:21
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60534
- Apr 5th, '10, 15:28
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60534
Fansub wiki is your friend.
- Apr 2nd, '10, 18:05
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tsuki no Koibito
- Replies: 861
- Views: 316411
- Apr 2nd, '10, 13:57
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shinzanmono (Abe Hiroshi)
- Replies: 146
- Views: 60534
- Mar 29th, '10, 14:29
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Ryoma Den
- Replies: 34
- Views: 17840
I agree that the Fukuyama Masaharu, so far, has brought out the warm and sensible side of his character. Uchino Masaaki, on the other hand, portrayed Sakamoto Ryoma to be revolutionary in vision, and somewhat eccentric in personality. I personally hope that we'll be able to see similar traits in fut...
- Mar 17th, '10, 16:28
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Sawajiri Erika
- Replies: 726
- Views: 304245
Here's a summary taken from erika-sawajiri.net based on that video. You can read more from here . Today actress Sawajiri Erika (23) finally appeared in front of the press to announce her new commercial for Takano Yuri Beauty Clinic that marks her comeback in the show business. They've spent a lot of...