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- Oct 20th, '09, 06:15
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: [poll] Most Beautiful / Cutest Actresses in Japan!
- Replies: 180
- Views: 132647
- Oct 20th, '09, 05:18
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] My Girl ( Masaki Aiba & Yuka )
- Replies: 37
- Views: 22808
Ep. 2 was pretty decent. Masamune is kind of an ass for leaving Koharu all alone so many times but after getting scolded by everyone, I think he kind of gets the point. The next ep. is good. It's one of the main plotlines for the first volume of the manga. Masamune's mom is understandably outraged, ...
- Oct 15th, '09, 20:16
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] My Girl ( Masaki Aiba & Yuka )
- Replies: 37
- Views: 22808
In the manga, he is wishy-washy and loser-like, but he's even moreso in the drama. In the manga, you get a sense that Yoko leaving him had a serious effect on him, but here it's like his life completely stopped once she left. Koharu represents his chance to start over again, but at the same time he'...
- Oct 14th, '09, 20:45
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] My Girl ( Masaki Aiba & Yuka )
- Replies: 37
- Views: 22808
- Oct 14th, '09, 02:08
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] My Girl ( Masaki Aiba & Yuka )
- Replies: 37
- Views: 22808
- Oct 5th, '09, 00:59
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] My Girl ( Masaki Aiba & Yuka )
- Replies: 37
- Views: 22808
- Oct 4th, '09, 08:34
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Gakeppuchi no Hero / Buzzer Beat (Yamapi)
- Replies: 443
- Views: 179866
I just finished the whole thing. I was holding off on watching it episode-by-episode because I hate cliffhangers. The good: We got our happy ending. The bad: It seemed kind of rushed in the end. There's something kind of off about the pacing of it. I think maybe the whole flash-forward thing makes i...
- Aug 12th, '09, 02:27
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Gakeppuchi no Hero / Buzzer Beat (Yamapi)
- Replies: 443
- Views: 179866
Just watched EP 5. I love how well written this drama is. I just hope they don't screw it up in the end! About the ending, You have a feeling Naoki is kind of reluctant about showing his feelings for Riko because he knows she's his coach's gf. If he went for her, he'd be just like Yoyogi, going afte...
- Aug 10th, '09, 04:44
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Gakeppuchi no Hero / Buzzer Beat (Yamapi)
- Replies: 443
- Views: 179866
I really like the pace and direction of the drama. They're setting up the Riko x Naoki pairing up fairly early, or at least building to it. A lot of dramas suffer from leaving it late, then rushing it at the end, so you feel like the pairing, though inevitable, is forced and artificial. The interact...
- Jul 28th, '09, 02:03
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Gakeppuchi no Hero / Buzzer Beat (Yamapi)
- Replies: 443
- Views: 179866
I think Keiko's and the coach's kiss scenes were OK, the Saki/YamaP ones were intentionally meant to be bad. I think it's supposed to show the fact that there's no more passion between them. BTW, I really could care less that YamaP is in it. I'm watching it because it seems like a good story and I h...
- Jul 27th, '09, 00:35
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Gakeppuchi no Hero / Buzzer Beat (Yamapi)
- Replies: 443
- Views: 179866
I love this drama so far, which is odd because I usually lose interest in YamaP dramas pretty quickly, (except Nobuta wo Produce). I've never seen Keiko Kitagawa before, so I kind of wondered if she was overhyped like many other actresses who wind up the flavor of the month (or year). I like what I ...
- Jun 29th, '09, 23:17
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50298
I agree the ending could have been stronger. Seems like a lot of J-Dorama, and movies for that matter, have a great premise, pull you in with the plot and acting, spin out the story well... and then suddenly end with a deus ex machina that ties everything up with a neat little ribbon and leaves you...
- Jun 28th, '09, 06:23
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50298
The story makes perfect sense if you've seen yakuza-related movies or stories. No matter how much one tries to change, he gets sucked back in. That being said, I'm disappointed they used that cliche here. Also, the writer is far too ambiguous and as many said before, leaves too much threads hanging...
- May 29th, '09, 04:21
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50298
- May 28th, '09, 07:34
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Shiroi Haru (Abe Hiroshi,Yoshitaka Yuriko..)
- Replies: 141
- Views: 50298
- Jan 12th, '09, 04:43
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Ryusei no Kizuna - Nino, Ryo, Toda Erika
- Replies: 383
- Views: 143426
I watched the whole thing over two days. It was awesome. It had the right mix of comedy, drama, and mystery, something I haven't seen since IWGP. Nino was the best in this one, but everyone else did well, too. I haven't read the source material, but it is more lighthearted than I expected (having be...
- Jan 10th, '09, 07:47
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Innocent Love - Horikita Maki (Fall 2008)
- Replies: 591
- Views: 192476
- Apr 1st, '08, 02:32
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
- Replies: 2909
- Views: 836138
Outstanding cast, a proven writer, and a unique story. I have great expectations for this one. Okay, we know Masami is abused, Ueno is probably a lesbian, or at the very least bisexual. What's with Eita? It says he has past trauma. I'm betting it's sexual abuse (probably of the male on male variety)...
- Sep 14th, '07, 16:41
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hotaru no Hikari (All Seasons)
- Replies: 923
- Views: 430334
- Sep 13th, '07, 23:39
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hotaru no Hikari (All Seasons)
- Replies: 923
- Views: 430334
This ending was good. It was nowhere near the disappointment of Proposal Daisakusen. The relationship between Buchou and Hotaru is kind of like the main couple in HYD, unless far less dramatic and cartoonish. You have two people who are stubborn and set in their ways and finally come to the obvious ...
- Aug 2nd, '07, 21:51
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hotaru no Hikari (All Seasons)
- Replies: 923
- Views: 430334
- Aug 2nd, '07, 01:51
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hotaru no Hikari (All Seasons)
- Replies: 923
- Views: 430334
- Jul 28th, '07, 00:22
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1344434
- Jul 21st, '07, 18:22
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hotaru no Hikari (All Seasons)
- Replies: 923
- Views: 430334
- Jul 19th, '07, 01:46
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hotaru no Hikari (All Seasons)
- Replies: 923
- Views: 430334
- Jul 4th, '07, 05:02
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1344434
- Jun 30th, '07, 22:28
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanayome to Papa
- Replies: 105
- Views: 36870
What, no one commented on the end of this?! I saw it yesterday, and admit to getting teary eyed during one scene (you'll know which one). The ending delivered. The dad was finally able to let his girl go in the end but you'll see that some things never change (in the very last scene). This had the b...
- Jun 29th, '07, 04:05
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Proposal Daisakusen (Operation Love)
- Replies: 2249
- Views: 497445
- Jun 3rd, '07, 07:07
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1344434
- May 24th, '07, 04:56
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: JDorama '07 July- Sept [Info+Links]
- Replies: 24
- Views: 22913
- Apr 30th, '07, 16:11
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Proposal Daisakusen (Operation Love)
- Replies: 2249
- Views: 497445
And I think the final episode will end like the beginning episode. Remember how in the beginning episode Ken is all late, and running to the wedding? And we actually thought he was the groom but turns out he's just rushing to help out in the wedding? I think the ending will be kind of like that, wi...
- Apr 25th, '07, 03:49
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hotelier
- Replies: 109
- Views: 28748
- Apr 21st, '07, 14:43
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hotelier
- Replies: 109
- Views: 28748
- Apr 18th, '07, 01:45
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Proposal Daisakusen (Operation Love)
- Replies: 2249
- Views: 497445
- Apr 15th, '07, 15:36
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go (starring Tanaka Koki)
- Replies: 52
- Views: 19807
- Apr 14th, '07, 18:05
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go (starring Tanaka Koki)
- Replies: 52
- Views: 19807
- Apr 4th, '07, 03:46
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go (starring Tanaka Koki)
- Replies: 52
- Views: 19807
[Discussion] Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go (starring Tanaka Koki)
D-addicts wiki: http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Tokkyu_Tanaka_3_Go Official site: http://www.tbs.co.jp/tokkyuu3/ Is anyone excited about this drama as I am? This has kind of a "Densha Otoko" feel to it. I've always heard about train otaku as a sub-genre of general otaku, but I think this will gi...
- Mar 27th, '07, 04:50
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Proposal Daisakusen (Operation Love)
- Replies: 2249
- Views: 497445
Yeah, this is the kind of role people have been waiting for Pi to do. I thought he would get a role like this soon after NwP because everyone I knew loved his little romantic subplot with Horikita Maki in that one. This looks like a good story, though, kind of a Jun'Ai story with what looks to be co...
- Mar 19th, '07, 07:01
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hana Yori Dango Season 2
- Replies: 8217
- Views: 3087024
- Mar 19th, '07, 06:41
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hana Yori Dango Season 2
- Replies: 8217
- Views: 3087024
- Mar 17th, '07, 03:59
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hana Yori Dango Season 2
- Replies: 8217
- Views: 3087024
HA HA! OMG, I've NEVER seen a J-Drama end so happily like that. Then again, no drama has ever been so over-the-top (in a good way) like HYD. They tried to cram A LOT in the last episode, sort of like the first ep. (of this season), but it tied in well with a lot of the flashbacks to season 1. Overal...
- Jan 3rd, '07, 23:58
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: What is the majority of the sex of yamapi fans ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11806
- Dec 21st, '06, 22:24
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tatta Hitotsu no Koi
- Replies: 445
- Views: 120210
- Dec 21st, '06, 03:16
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
I can't believe it's over! :O This was probably the best-acted and best written drama of the year. Shida Mirai (Miki) and Tanaka Misako (Kanako, Miki's mom) both deserve awards for this. It's kind of sad Satoshi's mom was still a b!tch to the very bitter end. While she gave them money, how can someo...
- Dec 19th, '06, 00:56
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tatta Hitotsu no Koi
- Replies: 445
- Views: 120210
- Dec 18th, '06, 04:08
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tatta Hitotsu no Koi
- Replies: 445
- Views: 120210
Yeah, I guess I'm not the only one who felt the ending was a bit... abrupt?! There could have been more. I'm not saying it's a bad drama, it's just the ending could have been better. I think that's a big problem I've had with dramas this year. They all seem to have good momentum but then suffer from...
- Dec 14th, '06, 04:31
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
- Dec 11th, '06, 04:14
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tatta Hitotsu no Koi
- Replies: 445
- Views: 120210
I just saw Ep 9 and this latest twist they break up and meet again 3 years later kind of threw me for a loop. Has this ever happened in another drama written by Kitagawa? I also kind of find it inconceivable that she would be with that one guy in her father's company with whom she seemed so unsuited...
- Dec 7th, '06, 05:35
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
- Dec 4th, '06, 00:40
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: [Movie Discussion] DEATH NOTE series
- Replies: 342
- Views: 154406
If you haven't heard, they're gonna do an "L" movie based on events before "Death Note." It will open in 2008, starring Kenichi Matsuyama (who was L in the 2 movies). No word on who will be in the supporting cast.
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/top/gt20061 ... 20104.html
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/top/gt20061 ... 20104.html
- Dec 1st, '06, 05:15
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
- Dec 1st, '06, 05:00
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: Favorite drama(s) of 2006?
- Replies: 112
- Views: 36944
Favorite drama(s) of 2006?
This was the first full year that I got back into J-drama. It was a hit-or-miss year, overall. There were a few good ones, but I probably only liked half of the series I followed. Here are my favorites: Byakuyakou - Beautiful yet horrifying. That is the best way to describe this tragic tale. Rondo -...
- Nov 30th, '06, 04:56
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hana Yori Dango Season 2
- Replies: 8217
- Views: 3087024
- Nov 28th, '06, 05:00
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
Just saw Ep 7, and here's my take on Satoshi: He isn't gonna go away. Mark my words. They have kept him in the story way too long to just off his character by having him flee the country. It seems like he's always on the brink of taking responsibility for his actions, but then wimps out at the last ...
- Nov 20th, '06, 04:45
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tatta Hitotsu no Koi
- Replies: 445
- Views: 120210
OK, I just saw Ep 6 and more things were revealed. I kind of find it funny that Haruka Ayase has a terminal disease like she had in Sekachuu AND may not be able to have kids like she did in Byakuyakou :O Anyway, either it's gonna end predictable or there will be a curve or two at the end. We shall s...
- Nov 9th, '06, 03:44
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
- Nov 2nd, '06, 05:30
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
- Oct 31st, '06, 03:49
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
- Oct 29th, '06, 06:24
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tatta Hitotsu no Koi
- Replies: 445
- Views: 120210
- Oct 29th, '06, 03:12
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Tatta Hitotsu no Koi
- Replies: 445
- Views: 120210
- Oct 28th, '06, 23:03
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
My Thoughts on Ep 3 and series so far
The show just keeps on getting better and better. About the parents' "unrealistic" "flip flop" on Miki's decision. People, they haven't even shown that part yet! 1) Miki's parents are under the impression that "well, kids are kids and will do stupid things. Let's just sweep ...
- Oct 24th, '06, 00:02
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
- Oct 22nd, '06, 15:02
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
- Oct 20th, '06, 12:54
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
Ep 2 was another great one. Everyone's reaction was pretty realistic. You could feel the tension, rage, and sadness all at once when she tells her parents she's pregnant. The dad's reaction was special, and the mom's was so sad. I kind of saw the slap coming, though. It's almost expected, same with ...
- Oct 18th, '06, 09:04
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
I watched the 1st ep again, and I like how it starts off all pretty and idyllic, complete with cute dogs, blue skies, and kids sitting in a tree house under the moonlight... and then reality hits hard! :w00t: The 2nd half is a complete 180, filled with angst, anxiety, and ultimately sadness. The las...
- Oct 16th, '06, 08:50
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] 14 Sai no Haha / 14-year-old Mother
- Replies: 237
- Views: 68278
- Sep 28th, '06, 04:43
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Sawajiri Erika
- Replies: 726
- Views: 304514
What's hilarious is that she has a bit part in the hit movie Shinobi but as luck would have it.. HER CHARACTER DIES THERE, TOO! Don't quote me on it, cuz I haven't seen it, but I don't think she dies in the film Pacchigi, which was actually her first starring role in anything. Has anyone seen it? It...
- Sep 27th, '06, 03:42
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Densha Otoko
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 265185
I don't think there will be another one. I don't think it really mattesr that it didn't end definitvely.
On the other hand, the Densha-related stuff isn't completely over:
Mina anime series coming in January!
http://www.mi-na.jp/
On the other hand, the Densha-related stuff isn't completely over:
Mina anime series coming in January!
http://www.mi-na.jp/
- Sep 27th, '06, 03:36
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Sawajiri Erika
- Replies: 726
- Views: 304514
- Sep 26th, '06, 16:37
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Densha Otoko
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 265185
- Sep 26th, '06, 04:43
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Densha Otoko
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 265185
I thought this would be an overkill fluff piece, but they really took their time in writing a good story with the Deluxe SP. They also didn't cut any corners on the budget. It was kind of a trip down memory lane and a cap on the whole Densha phenomena, from the net story, to the books, to the movie,...
- Sep 21st, '06, 00:40
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Kekkon Dekinai Otoko
- Replies: 178
- Views: 77060
- Sep 20th, '06, 00:56
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Sapuri with Kame and Itou Misaki! (summer 06)
- Replies: 354
- Views: 91225
- Sep 16th, '06, 05:33
- Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
- Topic: What actor/tress You think that should take a leading role?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 20913
I agree with Shirashi Miho. She's good. Some others: Kuninaka Ryoko - (Michiru in Kekkon Dekinai Otoko). She kinda has the same vibe as Misaki itoh. Cute, close to 30, and has this kind of funny, goofy personality. Nishikido Ryo (1 Litre of Tears, Attention Please) - At least he's stepping out of sc...
- Sep 15th, '06, 16:59
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Taiyo no Uta
- Replies: 458
- Views: 119685
#1 Song in Japan this week is...
Kaoru Amane - Taiyou no Uta
Amazing, it beat out everything even though it's in its 2nd week. They'll probably use this bit in the last episode.. that she scores a #1 hit
http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/
Kaoru Amane - Taiyou no Uta
Amazing, it beat out everything even though it's in its 2nd week. They'll probably use this bit in the last episode.. that she scores a #1 hit