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- Nov 15th, '14, 14:46
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.41 Synopsis Ellie's friends come in to take a look at Massan's kiln. They admire his handiwork but still tease him in a good-natured manner. Massan still says he's not giving up on making whisky. He also says the kiln will be ready to bake bread by the next day. He'll just buy some ingred...
- Nov 13th, '14, 06:50
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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- Nov 12th, '14, 06:19
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.39 Synopsis Kinjiro had called for Ellie, and had sent Kurosawa to fetch her. They arrive at the office where Kinjiro is writing something in English on a piece of paper using a Japanese to English translator book. Kinjiro explains to Ellie he is looking for an interpreter during his meet...
- Nov 11th, '14, 07:05
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
- Replies: 187
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- Nov 10th, '14, 13:19
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan (Episode Summaries) Week 7
Week 7 Synopsis by NHK: "Sawaranu kami ni tatari nashi" (Let sleeping dogs lie; if it ain't broke, don't fix it) Massan and Ellie, being unable to afford their rent, visit their landlord Nonomura to negotiate with him personally. In return for granting them an extension of the payment, No...
- Nov 8th, '14, 08:14
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.36 Synopsis As Yoshi rushes out, in comes Haru and Aki next. They brought vegetables to make hot pot for Ellie. And then Umeko's husband, Shincchan comes in, bearing a gift of boar meat for Ellie as well. Then, Yoshi comes back, with a small block of ice. She says to use it so Ellie's fev...
- Nov 7th, '14, 09:54
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.35 Synopsis Ellie begins to make the hot toddy (Irish/Scottish mixture of whisky, boiling water, and sugar/honey). She uses Massan's whisky for this (Massan is oblivious to what is happening since he is sleeping like a log). Even if it has liquor in it, Ellie assures the women that the dr...
- Nov 6th, '14, 09:35
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
- Replies: 187
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- Nov 5th, '14, 13:50
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.33 Synopsis Massan lies about writing a book when in fact he was attempting to write a letter to his parents to ask for money. Ellie snatches the paper from him and tries to read it. To Massan's relief, Ellie doesn't know how to read Japanese characters yet. In Hiroshima, Sanae is in the ...
- Nov 4th, '14, 12:48
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
- Replies: 187
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Massan Ep.32 Synopsis Despite Massan's pig-headedness, Ellie's three friends continue to help out. This time, Umeko gives Ellie some of the oranges she bought. Catherine says oranges in Japan are sour so Ellie suggests to make maramalade out of it. Umeko gives her the whole bunch so Ellie could mak...
- Nov 3rd, '14, 13:51
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan (Episode Summaries) Week 6
Week 6 Synopsis by NHK: "Nasake ha hito no tame narazu" (He who gives to another bestows on himself; Compassion is not for other people's benefit) "Two months after Massan left Sumiyoshi Brewing Company, he still hops from one job to another, not being able to find a path to the whis...
- Nov 1st, '14, 12:15
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.30 Synopsis Massan hands over his resignation to Daisaku. His boss tearfully apologizes for being too powerless to change the situation. He tells Massan that he has always thought of him as a son. He doesn't mind if Massan forgets about him, as long as he does not forget his dream to make...
- Oct 31st, '14, 13:26
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.29 Synopsis Chogoro and Shotaro arrive at the Tanaka house to announce the results of the shareholders' deliberation. Massan, Daisaku and Yaguchi are present. Ellie is also there serving tea. Chogoro tells them that the whisky plan was not approved. And the one who was absolutely against ...
- Oct 30th, '14, 13:07
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.28 Synopsis The shareholders react unpleasantly after tasting whisky. Just when Massan thinks all is lost, Ellie comes in bringing a plate of food. She introduces herself, and is allowed to serve food that she had prepared for the shareholders and visitor. These are food popular in Scotla...
- Oct 29th, '14, 14:49
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.27 Synopsis After pondering a bit, Chogoro finally gives his consent. But if the shareholders do not approve of the whisky-making plan, he says Massan and Daisaku must give it up once and for all. They agree and thank Chogoro. Ellie thinks her husband is so cool to even lower his head for...
- Oct 28th, '14, 12:38
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
- Replies: 187
- Views: 59359
- Oct 27th, '14, 14:00
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan (Episode Summaries) Week 5
Week 5 Synopsis by NHK: "Naijo no Kou" (Virtue of wife faithfully supporting the husband) Massan keeps working for Sumiyoshi Brewing Company, however, Chogoro, Daisaku's father-in-law, is strongly opposed to the whisky production. At the shareholders' meeting, Massan offers a tasting of w...
- Oct 25th, '14, 07:58
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.24 Synopsis Somehow, Daisaku suspects Massan had been offered by Kinjiro so he invites him for dinner and a talk at Haru's eatery. While eating, Massan apologizes for not telling him. Daisaku, aware of Kinjiro's talent in charming and motivating his employees, was expecting that Massan to...
- Oct 24th, '14, 14:25
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
- Replies: 187
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Massan Ep.23 Synopsis: Finally, the omiai has pushed through. Yuko and her family meet with the prospective groom, Fujioka Jiro, and his family. Chogoro is there as well, serving as facilitator. Jiro's father, Shotaro, president of a shipping company, assures that revenues from their shipping busin...
- Oct 23rd, '14, 14:58
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.22 Synopsis Kinjiro calls for a meeting with his employees. Present are Kurosawa, Aoyama (Kobori Masahiro), Design Chief Noriko (Tajitsu Yoko), development director Shirai (Nogi Ryosuke), Konno (Sonha) of the Publicity Department, and, for some reason, Massan. Now that retail shops are re...
- Oct 22nd, '14, 06:56
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.21 Synopsis Aside from Kamoi Shoten, there are other shops that sell Taiyo Wine. With Aoyama serving as chauffeur, Kinjiro takes Massan to these shops. Before meeting with the shopkeepers, Kinjiro puts on a merchant's short coat over his suit in order to humble himself and not to look bos...
- Oct 21st, '14, 07:07
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.20 Synopsis While doing chores at home, Catherine, Umeko, and Momoko explain to Ellie what an omiai (arranged marriage) is in Japan. Ellie says marriage in Scotland is between two people who dated at first and then fell in love. Catherine explains, in Japan, it is not a marriage between t...
- Oct 20th, '14, 08:33
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan (Episode Summaries) Week 4
Week 4 Synopsis by NHK: "Warenabe ni toji futa" (A mended lid to a cracked pan/Every Jack has his own Jill.) Massan is excited about the progress of his whisky production planning, however, Sumiyoshi Brewing Company faces bankruptcy due to a series of wine bottle explosions. As Massan is ...
- Oct 18th, '14, 07:49
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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- Oct 17th, '14, 11:49
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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- Oct 16th, '14, 07:41
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.16 Synopsis Both Ellie and Massan are working hard on their respective goals: Massan to make a production plan for whisky, and Ellie, to make delicious rice for Massan... After writing down the plan, Massan gives copies to Daisaku and Yaguchi. After reading, Yaguchi says it's perfectly wr...
- Oct 15th, '14, 13:01
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.15 Synopsis The next day, the Kameyamas have an early morning visitor. It is Kamoi Kinjiro, bearing a housewarming gift: a tiger statue for good luck and safety. He hugs Ellie again, commenting that she does not smell of perfume anymore but of soy sauce. Massan of course does not apprecia...
- Oct 14th, '14, 06:34
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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- Oct 14th, '14, 03:19
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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- Oct 13th, '14, 06:52
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan (Episode Summaries) Week 3
NHK's Weekly Synopsis: Massan Week 3: "Sumeba, miyako" (There's no place like home; To every bird, his own nest is best) "Massan, after moving into a new house, gets down to make a business plan for the production of whisky. Meanwhile, Ellie, who struggles to learn how to cook rice f...
- Oct 11th, '14, 09:28
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
- Replies: 187
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For weekly ratings for Massa n you can find it here (The average weekly rating is found at the [平均] column): http://tvkansou.info/massann/ For Hanako to Anne: http://tvkansou.info/hanakotoann/ For Gochisousan: http://tvkansou.info/gotisousan/ This just in: Arashi will once again host this year's Kou...
- Oct 11th, '14, 07:24
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep. 12 Synopsis: For dinner, Ellie makes Scotch Broth , a dish that her mother taught her. After making sure it tastes perfect, she leaves it in the kitchen, and plans to reheat it later before dinner. However, Yuko again makes it hard for her. She sabotages her work by putting in a bowlful ...
- Oct 10th, '14, 07:16
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep11 Synopsis A flashback scene is shown of Massan's time in Scotland. He is seen at a certain Scotch distillery that made the whisky which he drank and fell in love with in Japan. He begged them to hire him and won't need to get paid for his work. At first, they refused but Massan persisted...
- Oct 10th, '14, 06:06
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Game] What Jdrama is This?
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- Oct 10th, '14, 04:55
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Game] What Jdrama is This?
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- Oct 9th, '14, 14:34
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Game] What Jdrama is This?
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- Oct 9th, '14, 14:00
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Game] What Jdrama is This?
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- Oct 9th, '14, 04:33
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Game] What Jdrama is This?
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- Oct 9th, '14, 02:35
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep. 10 Synopsis: While Ellie practices picking up beans with chopsticks, she remembers Yuko, and her wasted effort to be healthy in order to bear 9 kids. She surmises that Yuko had worked hard because she probably loves Massan. Yuko is in the kitchen with the other servants preparing lunch f...
- Oct 8th, '14, 07:24
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep.9 Synopsis: The next day, Massan with Ellie comes up to Yuko's room to apologize. Yuko, who is with Kayo, is still upset and refuses to hear of it. She brings up the time he and Yuko went on a 'date' to see a vaudeville show a week before he left for Scotland. Massan remembers going becau...
- Oct 7th, '14, 09:10
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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- Oct 7th, '14, 08:39
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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- Oct 7th, '14, 05:59
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan (Episode Summaries) Week 2
Massan Ep7 Synopsis: Since Sanae won't accept Ellie, Masaharu has decided to leave the house with his wife, and go to Osaka. He thanks his parents and says goodbye. Ellie reiterates her promise to work hard and be a good wife. With a painful look on her face, Sanae does not say anything and goes of...
- Oct 6th, '14, 09:13
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
- Replies: 187
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- Oct 4th, '14, 01:54
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Week 1 is done. Average ratings for the 1st week is 21.8% which is high. ( source ) So far, what's your verdict? I enjoyed the first week. Mainly, I (and it seems everyone else) was more curious how Charlotte Kate Fox, or CKF did in the drama. Considering Hollywood has a different acting style (&quo...
- Oct 4th, '14, 00:58
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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- Oct 3rd, '14, 07:45
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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- Oct 2nd, '14, 05:38
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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- Oct 1st, '14, 06:54
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan Ep. 3 Synopsis: During meal time, Sanae forbids Ellie to eat with the family, and instead tells her to eat separately with the servants. Masaharu says he and Ellie will eat in their room from now on. Ellie informs Masaharu that even in Scotland, her mother is opposed to their marriage. "...
- Sep 30th, '14, 17:38
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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- Sep 29th, '14, 18:22
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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Massan (Episode Summaries) Week 1
Massan Ep 1 synopsis (by me): 1971. The drama opens with whiskey company founder and president Kameyama Masaharu attending an awards gala named after their famous product, "Super Ellie", which is in turn named after his departed wife. The stage is adorned with a portrait of Ellie, prompti...
- Sep 29th, '14, 18:15
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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- Sep 24th, '14, 17:53
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
- Replies: 187
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- Sep 24th, '14, 17:49
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Massan
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[Discussion] Massan
91st NHK Asadora: MASSAN http://i.imgur.com/yVI2otc.png From NHK : "The 91st Drama Serial is about an international married couple; Massan who pursues his dream of producing whisky in Japan, and his Scottish wife Ellie who struggles to get to grips with Japanese culture. Through their life, th...
- Apr 4th, '14, 21:58
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
- Replies: 207
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Guys, Kanie Keizo, Aki's Ojii-chan, Chubee-san has passed away due to gastric cancer at age 69.
RIP
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/201404 ... 50201.html
RIP
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/201404 ... 50201.html
- Dec 5th, '13, 15:19
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Game] What Jdrama is This?
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- Dec 5th, '13, 14:56
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Game] What Jdrama is This?
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- Dec 5th, '13, 14:19
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Game] What Jdrama is This?
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- Nov 22nd, '13, 04:49
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Game] What Jdrama is This?
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- Nov 21st, '13, 11:04
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Game] What Jdrama is This?
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- Nov 20th, '13, 11:52
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Game] What Jdrama is This?
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- Nov 20th, '13, 09:41
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Game] What Jdrama is This?
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- Sep 26th, '13, 11:31
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
- Replies: 207
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- Sep 22nd, '13, 11:05
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
- Replies: 207
- Views: 92354
- Sep 18th, '13, 13:42
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
- Replies: 207
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- Sep 15th, '13, 11:18
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
- Replies: 207
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thanks, interesting article! Reading the article made me realize that young Oshin (Kobayashi Ayako) and Oshin's mom (Izumi Pinko) starred as mother and daughter in the SP Hanayome, that danburi and I subbed. The heck. :doh: now that the show is ending and I look back, I think Tokyo arc was the best...
- Sep 12th, '13, 15:24
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
- Replies: 207
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I'm still on episode 43 but I love Amachan so much at this point. I wonder if the Tokyo arc will be great as well, but the story of it doesn't sound interesting to me because I'm all for traditional stuff, and the ama-san storyline is so great and awesome. Is Tokyo arc great? Why Aki changes her mi...
- Sep 2nd, '13, 12:07
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
- Replies: 207
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- Aug 31st, '13, 18:26
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
- Replies: 207
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- Aug 30th, '13, 17:34
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
- Replies: 207
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- Aug 22nd, '13, 09:53
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
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JP subs seemed to have stopped at Ep. 121. Sometimes when an ep. doesn't come out, they'd show up the next day but this seems to be taking unusually long. I can somehow manage fine without it but the work will be easier if I have them. Can anyone help finding out about it? Or get an alternative sour...
- Aug 18th, '13, 12:24
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
- Replies: 207
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- Aug 1st, '13, 17:37
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
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Yes, crank up for Amachan yesterday:
Last day shooting pic:
And stars of the show tweeting/blogging their thanks to everyone: LINK
Last day shooting pic:
- Jul 31st, '13, 22:15
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
- Replies: 207
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- Jul 30th, '13, 15:49
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Amachan
- Replies: 207
- Views: 92354