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[Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
bmwracer: I agree that the previews do tend to give away too much - that's what I think when I first see them - but then when you actually watch the episode, it's like "WOAH...." ahaha Can't wait for ep 5...
Btw, this is a bit random and there's no "deep" meaning - but given all the cup obsessed people out there, I thought I'd just flag it - in episode 4, on the first day after Michiru arrives, she and Takeru are sitting in the kitchen, Michiru is actually using Ruka's mug! hahaha I think this is before Takeru goes off to buy her the pink one. Sorry - just a bit random...
Btw, this is a bit random and there's no "deep" meaning - but given all the cup obsessed people out there, I thought I'd just flag it - in episode 4, on the first day after Michiru arrives, she and Takeru are sitting in the kitchen, Michiru is actually using Ruka's mug! hahaha I think this is before Takeru goes off to buy her the pink one. Sorry - just a bit random...
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Ah, Sousuke can't die now, I need more scruffy looking Ryo Nishikido too look (and laugh) at. And more psycho -- I want to see how far and extreme Ryo can take this character.
I love the previews, it makes me want to watch the next episode like a crack head needing a hit. For realssssss.
Also, in the last episode (to add on to what sleepyzzz said), all three had the same cup design. Ruka, Takeru, and Michiru. I thought that was interesting especially when Takeru gave Eri and the other guy their cups they were different (and smaller) lololol.
I love the previews, it makes me want to watch the next episode like a crack head needing a hit. For realssssss.
Also, in the last episode (to add on to what sleepyzzz said), all three had the same cup design. Ruka, Takeru, and Michiru. I thought that was interesting especially when Takeru gave Eri and the other guy their cups they were different (and smaller) lololol.
Finally got the oppurtunity to watch episode four...it was a painfully long wait, haha. Everyone has very thoughtful comments so far. Like many of you have commented, sometimes I feel like I'm reading deep literature when reading the reviews.
Anyway, I feel like I need to rewatch the episode and come back to make a more interesting comment.
Anyway, I feel like I need to rewatch the episode and come back to make a more interesting comment.
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just finished watching epi 4 and i gotta say,
im getting really disappointed in michiru.
but on the other hand, im starting to think shes got some major stockholm syndrome issues...
for those who dont know what stockholm syndrome is....
its basically when a victim in a desperate situation begins to "understand" and "bond" with the abuser
(this syndrome occurs in both relationships, and life/death hostage situations)
in a way, i can tell why michiru is so stubborn with sosuke,
but still, what takeru said during the rainy scene at the end was dead on.
on another note, i hope what sosuke said in epi 5 previews was just another threat...
if it wasnt... then i feel incredibly sad that 2 seconds of the clip ruined the suspense of the drama for me...
im getting really disappointed in michiru.
but on the other hand, im starting to think shes got some major stockholm syndrome issues...
for those who dont know what stockholm syndrome is....
its basically when a victim in a desperate situation begins to "understand" and "bond" with the abuser
(this syndrome occurs in both relationships, and life/death hostage situations)
in a way, i can tell why michiru is so stubborn with sosuke,
but still, what takeru said during the rainy scene at the end was dead on.
on another note, i hope what sosuke said in epi 5 previews was just another threat...
if it wasnt... then i feel incredibly sad that 2 seconds of the clip ruined the suspense of the drama for me...
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Hello!
For those who are being so hard on Michiru, maybe you guys should think about what she is trying to do. In a way she's like Ruka and Takeru, she's trying to save Sosuke because she loves him. That doesn't necessarily means that she is weak. And of course she doesn't know that Ruka loves her, since I think Ruka is trying hard to hide it or is confused and sort of in denial about it herself. Of course I think her way is a good way of saving Sosuke but Michiru is just a twenty year old kind of isolated girl, she doesn't know what to do about Sosuke and remember that she pities him and sympathize with him too. So she is really confused about what course of action to take with him and she can't ignore him since she's so softhearted. Also, since she doesn't know that Ruka loves her (in that way), she doesn't know that she's hurting Ruka. So maybe Michiru should be given some slack, after all Ruka loves her and is devoted to her so she must be giving Ruka something that makes Ruka happy.
Not that I think Michiru is really smart about what she is doing, but she admits it herself in her flashbacks that she hates that she was so ignorant.
For those who are being so hard on Michiru, maybe you guys should think about what she is trying to do. In a way she's like Ruka and Takeru, she's trying to save Sosuke because she loves him. That doesn't necessarily means that she is weak. And of course she doesn't know that Ruka loves her, since I think Ruka is trying hard to hide it or is confused and sort of in denial about it herself. Of course I think her way is a good way of saving Sosuke but Michiru is just a twenty year old kind of isolated girl, she doesn't know what to do about Sosuke and remember that she pities him and sympathize with him too. So she is really confused about what course of action to take with him and she can't ignore him since she's so softhearted. Also, since she doesn't know that Ruka loves her (in that way), she doesn't know that she's hurting Ruka. So maybe Michiru should be given some slack, after all Ruka loves her and is devoted to her so she must be giving Ruka something that makes Ruka happy.
Not that I think Michiru is really smart about what she is doing, but she admits it herself in her flashbacks that she hates that she was so ignorant.
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Okay WHOA. Previews for epi 5...last bit, scared the pants off of me. It reminded me of a weird horror movie.
Good ep~ Although I'm impatiently waiting for hardsubs...I'm a sucker for consistentcy. -laughs- I was just so wound up for it, I had to go with softsubs (and be a dummy for a while on how to get them work)
Good ep~ Although I'm impatiently waiting for hardsubs...I'm a sucker for consistentcy. -laughs- I was just so wound up for it, I had to go with softsubs (and be a dummy for a while on how to get them work)
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Since Episode 2, I've been referring to Sosuke as "Jason in a suit."Vanilla-Rain wrote:It reminded me of a weird horror movie.
Okay, I re-watched Episode 4 with subs this time and I thought it was the best episode so far.... Not surprisingly, it was less about that loon and more about everyone else, even Ruka's motocross coach/boss...
At this point in the drama, Ruka's character is the most developed and also the most conflicted... It's clearly evident in episode 4.
Like most people here, when I first watched episode 4, I was soooo angry at Michiru! How could she go back to Sousuke?!? But then I found out this (ep 5) - small spoiler:
The more I thought about it - the less angry I get with Michiru - mainly because:
a) Raining scene - it's kind of hard to ignore Sousuke after all that he said in the rain - he seemed quite genuine and almost worth forgiving (but we know better!!) - I felt a little sorry for him there.
b) We can tell from the "after the fact" thoughts that Michiru does suffer in the end because of her ignorance to Ruka's feelings and she punishes herself by not seeing Ruka
c) We complain about Michiru not sensing Ruka's feelings but isn't Ruka in the same boat to Takeru?
Also, I think Michiru is starting to the see the light - In episode 4, when she talks about the world being so large (after going to Takeru's workplace) and others say that Sousuke has been tying her down to this narrow world of his, she answers quite positively and promptly - "I guess that's right" (something like that).
So, I think if you actually re-watch it, you would find that Michiru is not as weak/hopeless as she seems. But then who knows what's going to happen in Ep 5?!
a) Raining scene - it's kind of hard to ignore Sousuke after all that he said in the rain - he seemed quite genuine and almost worth forgiving (but we know better!!) - I felt a little sorry for him there.
b) We can tell from the "after the fact" thoughts that Michiru does suffer in the end because of her ignorance to Ruka's feelings and she punishes herself by not seeing Ruka
c) We complain about Michiru not sensing Ruka's feelings but isn't Ruka in the same boat to Takeru?
Also, I think Michiru is starting to the see the light - In episode 4, when she talks about the world being so large (after going to Takeru's workplace) and others say that Sousuke has been tying her down to this narrow world of his, she answers quite positively and promptly - "I guess that's right" (something like that).
So, I think if you actually re-watch it, you would find that Michiru is not as weak/hopeless as she seems. But then who knows what's going to happen in Ep 5?!
LOL. You guys are awesome.bmwracer wrote:LOL.costie86 wrote:LOL...Ladymercury wrote:
maybe he didn't succeed in raping Michiru and decided to go for transvestite..
If you can beat 'em (literally), join 'em.
I'm pretty sure it WILL happen. Not the transvestite part, that maybe in later after Ruka kicks his ass and gets the girl... ^__^
LIFE, yeah, me too. Probably because of the DV scenes. Same feeling and same background music.I love this show so much!! It reminds me of LIFE and Gokusen (don't ask why). Can't wait till episode 4 is subbed.
I don't think she's weak too. She's definitely making her own choices regarding Sosuke as wrong as they may be currently. About whether she knows about Ruka's feelings, if you look at her expressions during scenes like "Don't touch my Michiru!" and the 'Ruka treats Michiru like a guy' in episode 3, she seems to kinda know that something is going on but is in denial or scared to confront Ruka about it. OR, she felt that it's always been normal behaviour for Ruka and is thinking 'why is everyone saying weird things like that?'. From what I've glimpse from the manga 9 page prologue, there's a scene when they were in high school and a few guys tried to pick them up, Ruka says, "Sawaru na!"(Don't touch!) when they tried to grab Michiru. So, it could have been always like that. Ruka taking care of and protecting Michiru.So, I think if you actually re-watch it, you would find that Michiru is not as weak/hopeless as she seems. But then who knows what's going to happen in Ep 5?!
Speaking of Ruka and Michiru, a very interesting post. I kinda felt the connection after seeing the character's names and the promo vid but these kinda confirms it... Someone on the show is a fan, heh...
Last Friends Vs. Sailormoon aka Ruka/Michiru Vs. Haruka/Michiru
P/S: Totally awesome that they're adding another episode. They've probably seen the viewers' reaction by now and got the idea of the direction they need to head. Hopefully it's something like seeing how much support people have for Ruka, they've decided to modify/add some scenes that are more favourable for her. Eheh, with all the heartbreak(us and Ruka's), god knows she(and we) deserves it~
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I laughed so hard at you guys comments. LOLbmwracer wrote:LOL.costie86 wrote:LOL...Ladymercury wrote:
maybe he didn't succeed in raping Michiru and decided to go for transvestite..
If you can beat 'em (literally), join 'em.
Iatheia wrote:*twitch* Sousuke _doesn't_ _have te_ _proceed_ _with the whole thing_!! We know for a fact only that he will attempt to rape Michiru, but thankfully, there is no indicaiton that he is to succeed. Mattaku.
Then, uh, what's this?
It's been proven fact that when a woman is sexually abused in such a manner, its very hard for her to simply recover. Due to the short amount of time between the prologue of episode one and the current events -- It only makes sense. I doubt Michiru would have sexual contact with Sousuke after this incident or sexual contact with anyone else. Takeru is very stern about anyone coming within sexual contact with him and obviously Ruka can't get her pregnant.
It only makes sense. Also, why would she move away from Tokyo, as big as it is, and live alone in a fisherman's town? Because it is his child. Because left it all behind and that's her burden for her mistakes.
Hate to say it, but had this been another actor, I really would think people would not always second guess or defend Sousuke's actions. Seriously. I think because it is Ryo people are always defending Sousuke and always try to pain the better picture when there isn't any pretty picture.
Hate to agree with you but yeah, it's true. He's been great so far in acting out the bad guy that we all hate Sosuke so much. Increases our appreciation for other characters like Takeru and Ruka too. But then again, if it weren't Ryo acting and just some random guy, the impact probably wouldn't be as big yeah? With all the good guy characters he had in the past, this one provides the double shock factor whether you're a fan or not. I think he drives in the point that even people who looks good and normal can also be broken and twisted inside. So, let's try not be swayed by our emotion towards the actor/actress in judging the characters that they play. Rather, let's not do too much judging...we'll enjoy the show more this way and won't get a heart attack as easily...Ladymercury wrote: Hate to say it, but had this been another actor, I really would think people would not always second guess or defend Sousuke's actions. Seriously. I think because it is Ryo people are always defending Sousuke and always try to pain the better picture when there isn't any pretty picture.
where did you find the manga prologue?I don't think she's weak too. She's definitely making her own choices regarding Sosuke as wrong as they may be currently. About whether she knows about Ruka's feelings, if you look at her expressions during scenes like "Don't touch my Michiru!" and the 'Ruka treats Michiru like a guy' in episode 3, she seems to kinda know that something is going on but is in denial or scared to confront Ruka about it. OR, she felt that it's always been normal behaviour for Ruka and is thinking 'why is everyone saying weird things like that?'. From what I've glimpse from the manga 9 page prologue, there's a scene when they were in high school and a few guys tried to pick them up, Ruka says, "Sawaru na!"(Don't touch!) when they tried to grab Michiru. So, it could have been always like that. Ruka taking care of and protecting Michiru.
son2: Not exactly the scans, but better than nothing.
Btw, check this out:
http://www.fujitv.co.jp/lastfriends/another/index.html
Hmm...Interesting art...Is that Michiru? Heh...Someone care to explain what the movie thing is about? Seems to be just added.
Btw, check this out:
http://www.fujitv.co.jp/lastfriends/another/index.html
Hmm...Interesting art...Is that Michiru? Heh...Someone care to explain what the movie thing is about? Seems to be just added.
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Agreed.Ladymercury wrote:Hate to say it, but had this been another actor, I really would think people would not always second guess or defend Sousuke's actions. Seriously. I think because it is Ryo people are always defending Sousuke and always try to pain the better picture when there isn't any pretty picture.
Ryo's fanbase needs to take off their rose-colored glasses and see his character, not him.
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Thank you! It's really annoying and it kinda is splitting the fandom in half because people won't take the glasses off. :/bmwracer wrote:Agreed.Ladymercury wrote:Hate to say it, but had this been another actor, I really would think people would not always second guess or defend Sousuke's actions. Seriously. I think because it is Ryo people are always defending Sousuke and always try to pain the better picture when there isn't any pretty picture.
Ryo's fanbase needs to take off their rose-colored glasses and see his character, not him.
I think the impact would give Michiru's character more support, honestly. Everyone seems to hate Michiru and cheer Sousuke on; which is really sad when you look at the picture.^Yuuki wrote:Hate to agree with you but yeah, it's true. He's been great so far in acting out the bad guy that we all hate Sosuke so much. Increases our appreciation for other characters like Takeru and Ruka too. But then again, if it weren't Ryo acting and just some random guy, the impact probably wouldn't be as big yeah? With all the good guy characters he had in the past, this one provides the double shock factor whether you're a fan or not. I think he drives in the point that even people who looks good and normal can also be broken and twisted inside. So, let's try not be swayed by our emotion towards the actor/actress in judging the characters that they play. Rather, let's not do too much judging...we'll enjoy the show more this way and won't get a heart attack as easily...Ladymercury wrote: Hate to say it, but had this been another actor, I really would think people would not always second guess or defend Sousuke's actions. Seriously. I think because it is Ryo people are always defending Sousuke and always try to pain the better picture when there isn't any pretty picture.
" It's not his fault "
" She keeps running back to him, it's her fault "
" He has issues, we need to understand "
Bollocks. It's never alright, I hope episode 5 gives a rude awakening to half the fanbase.
I agree, I wish the fandom would just look at Sousuke as Oikawa Sousuke rather than Nishikido Ryo.
^Yuuki: wow! how did you find that page/link? I had a look at Fuji TV's website and there's no reference to that page!
Nway, I think the character sitting on the bench is Michiru - looks like the scene where she's sitting in the rain - she had her bag beside her. The drawing also has a broken heart. On the Movie bit, I think they're just going to upload video clips from the press conference and it looks like there's some interview with the script writer/directors of the drama.
Wow...is it just me but it seems like this drama is attracting a LOT of attention!!!
2 days to go...
Nway, I think the character sitting on the bench is Michiru - looks like the scene where she's sitting in the rain - she had her bag beside her. The drawing also has a broken heart. On the Movie bit, I think they're just going to upload video clips from the press conference and it looks like there's some interview with the script writer/directors of the drama.
Wow...is it just me but it seems like this drama is attracting a LOT of attention!!!
2 days to go...
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When you highlight over the videos, it says that they're over though. I think the movie section is done but there's something else to be added...? I checked the page history, it was uploaded on April 18th.sleepyzzz wrote:^YuukiOn the Movie bit, I think they're just going to upload video clips from the press conference and it looks like there's some interview with the script writer/directors of the drama.
Please don't remind me ;_; makes the wait longer2 days to go...
Haha, he does have a creepy smile IMORyo is a good actor (in this show...on other shows however... Crazy). He fits this role. He really convinces me that he is a crazy psycho f***. He has that monotonous, crazy man look.
I need to find a better creepy smile picture.
Oh, it's not? Just something someone posted in another forum. My first thought was a spin-off or movie. Last Friends: Another. Lol. Reminds me of Death Note or something...Anyway, they're probably still updating the page. If it's interview clips, I thought in the video/special section already have? (Is it me or they're mostly centered on Ueno Juri? Not that I'm complaining). But yeah, I agree that there seems to be a lot of buzz with the series which is great. ^^sleepyzzz wrote:^Yuuki: wow! how did you find that page/link? I had a look at Fuji TV's website and there's no reference to that page!
Nway, I think the character sitting on the bench is Michiru - looks like the scene where she's sitting in the rain - she had her bag beside her. The drawing also has a broken heart. On the Movie bit, I think they're just going to upload video clips from the press conference and it looks like there's some interview with the script writer/directors of the drama.
Wow...is it just me but it seems like this drama is attracting a LOT of attention!!!
2 days to go...
April 18th? It's weird that it's not linked in the main page then...Still seems to be under construction to me. =/Ladymercury wrote:When you highlight over the videos, it says that they're over though. I think the movie section is done but there's something else to be added...? I checked the page history, it was uploaded on April 18th.sleepyzzz wrote:^YuukiOn the Movie bit, I think they're just going to upload video clips from the press conference and it looks like there's some interview with the script writer/directors of the drama.
Please don't remind me ;_; makes the wait longer2 days to go...
Only 2 days? Time flies. Haha, Thursdays are the climax of the week for me. Can't imagine what I'll do once the drama ends... Nooo~ T_T
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I thought it'd be hard when Watakyou ended but then there was Hana Kimi... now that was hard cause I had no drama to watch after that
The relationship chart has been updated, slightly. That really bad photoshopped pic of Ryo is hard to look at But apparently, between Takeru and Eri it says " ゲイかも...(Probably gay....) " With the arrow pointing from Eri to Takeru. I think Eri develops this opinion about him after the ordeal in ep. 5, agreed?
Also, the boy that was once there is gone but there's a line between him and Sousuke that says " Key Person. " I don't know what that's about.
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The relationship chart has been updated, slightly. That really bad photoshopped pic of Ryo is hard to look at But apparently, between Takeru and Eri it says " ゲイかも...(Probably gay....) " With the arrow pointing from Eri to Takeru. I think Eri develops this opinion about him after the ordeal in ep. 5, agreed?
Also, the boy that was once there is gone but there's a line between him and Sousuke that says " Key Person. " I don't know what that's about.
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To be fair, I suppose you could say the same for Ruka: Pretty much everyone is sympathizing with her, mostly because her confused/conflicted character is sympathetic, but also because it's Juri-chan...Ladymercury wrote:Thank you! It's really annoying and it kinda is splitting the fandom in half because people won't take the glasses off. :/bmwracer wrote:Agreed.Ladymercury wrote:Hate to say it, but had this been another actor, I really would think people would not always second guess or defend Sousuke's actions. Seriously. I think because it is Ryo people are always defending Sousuke and always try to pain the better picture when there isn't any pretty picture.
Ryo's fanbase needs to take off their rose-colored glasses and see his character, not him.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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lolbmwracer wrote:To be fair, I suppose you could say the same for Ruka: Pretty much everyone is sympathizing with her, mostly because her confused/conflicted character is sympathetic, but also because it's Juri-chan...Ladymercury wrote:Thank you! It's really annoying and it kinda is splitting the fandom in half because people won't take the glasses off. :/bmwracer wrote: Agreed.
Ryo's fanbase needs to take off their rose-colored glasses and see his character, not him.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
I never looked at it like that, but it could be looked at it that way -- because it is Juri-chan. But hey, her character us legitimate. I honestly relate to Juri because I've been in situations where I have told friends to stop feeding into the BS but they won't listen.
The one between Eri and Takeru has been there from the start. Plus in episode 1, she already had that opinion about him. The obvious difference is the single direction arrows becoming bi-direction ones and the question marks replacing the 'hearts'. Hope this doesn't turn into Takeru's harem instead. Lol.Ladymercury wrote:I thought it'd be hard when Watakyou ended but then there was Hana Kimi... now that was hard cause I had no drama to watch after that
The relationship chart has been updated, slightly. That really bad photoshopped pic of Ryo is hard to look at But apparently, between Takeru and Eri it says " ゲイかも...(Probably gay....) " With the arrow pointing from Eri to Takeru. I think Eri develops this opinion about him after the ordeal in ep. 5, agreed?
Also, the boy that was once there is gone but there's a line between him and Ryo that says " Keeper's Son... " I don't know what that's about.
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I'm not defending anyone. In fact, I don't even like this guy. Neither the actor nor the character. I don't like any guys, period. (Well, Takeru is fine because of his gentle blue-ish color). All I'm saying is that the father of Michiru's child might be someone else. It doesn't _have_ to be him specifically. It just... feels... wong. Like a betrayal of the most canonical yuri couple...Ladymercury wrote: It's been proven fact that when a woman is sexually abused in such a manner, its very hard for her to simply recover. Due to the short amount of time between the prologue of episode one and the current events -- It only makes sense. I doubt Michiru would have sexual contact with Sousuke after this incident or sexual contact with anyone else. Takeru is very stern about anyone coming within sexual contact with him and obviously Ruka can't get her pregnant.
It only makes sense. Also, why would she move away from Tokyo, as big as it is, and live alone in a fisherman's town? Because it is his child. Because left it all behind and that's her burden for her mistakes.
Hate to say it, but had this been another actor, I really would think people would not always second guess or defend Sousuke's actions. Seriously. I think because it is Ryo people are always defending Sousuke and always try to pain the better picture when there isn't any pretty picture.
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.... Who said that Michiru and Ruka were a canon yuri couple? Be realistic, Michiru is not a lesbian and is totally oblivious of Ruka's feelings for her.
I don't understand what you're trying to say there.
LOL, That'd be hilarious!
Takeru: I am a pimp, yes I am
Sousuke: D: MY GIRLFRIEND WIFE PERSON THAT I LOVE SO MUCH I'LL KILL FOR D:<
Takeru: Yes?
Sousuke: GYASE;LKASE;LKDJ;ASKDS;KADG I KEEL J00
Takeru: I don't need to fear you, I got my harem *claps hands*
Eri, Michiru, and Ruka appear
Sousuke: D: ._____________.
Screams of pain can be heard throughout Tokyo~~
Takeru: Damn, it's good to be a pimp. *holds pimp chalice* Yes it is.
That'd be the most epic ending evaaaaaaaaaaaaar. No one dies, Sousuke gets beat up, and everyone leaves happy. Cept Sousuke.
I don't understand what you're trying to say there.
Opps! My bad! I rarely keep up with the siteThe one between Eri and Takeru has been there from the start. Plus in episode 1, she already had that opinion about him. The obvious difference is the single direction arrows becoming bi-direction ones and the question marks replacing the 'hearts'. Hope this doesn't turn into Takeru's harem instead. Lol.
LOL, That'd be hilarious!
Takeru: I am a pimp, yes I am
Sousuke: D: MY GIRLFRIEND WIFE PERSON THAT I LOVE SO MUCH I'LL KILL FOR D:<
Takeru: Yes?
Sousuke: GYASE;LKASE;LKDJ;ASKDS;KADG I KEEL J00
Takeru: I don't need to fear you, I got my harem *claps hands*
Eri, Michiru, and Ruka appear
Sousuke: D: ._____________.
Screams of pain can be heard throughout Tokyo~~
Takeru: Damn, it's good to be a pimp. *holds pimp chalice* Yes it is.
That'd be the most epic ending evaaaaaaaaaaaaar. No one dies, Sousuke gets beat up, and everyone leaves happy. Cept Sousuke.
Wow, who knew this forum would turn into a debate and arguments forum.
Truthfully, I do like Ryo, but I hate Sousuke. The reason why we look on the optimistic side of him is because we don't know much about him. He's really the most mysterious out of all of them. We don't have many clues to why he's so possessive and abusive to Michiru.For many of the background characters as of now on the show have some basis to who they are. We're not defending him, we're just making predictions. It's all good conversation.
About the next episode, if Sousuke dies, he dies. if he lives, let's hope that his reasons for being who he is all in order for him to find help.
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Truthfully, I do like Ryo, but I hate Sousuke. The reason why we look on the optimistic side of him is because we don't know much about him. He's really the most mysterious out of all of them. We don't have many clues to why he's so possessive and abusive to Michiru.For many of the background characters as of now on the show have some basis to who they are. We're not defending him, we're just making predictions. It's all good conversation.
About the next episode, if Sousuke dies, he dies. if he lives, let's hope that his reasons for being who he is all in order for him to find help.
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Promotions make people think that they are canon! lol But according to where the drama is going right now... nuh-uh, don't think so (right now). She's so very straight.Ladymercury wrote:.... Who said that Michiru and Ruka were a canon yuri couple? Be realistic, Michiru is not a lesbian and is totally oblivious of Ruka's feelings for her.
...But actually...I wouldn't just label anyone as straight or gay. Ruka did say in whichever episode that, I'm paraphrasing here, she'd give any guy her heart if they just appreciate her for who she was on the inside or something like that. I think she's just following her heart. And it happens to lead to Michiru. And Michiru's, right now, is leading to Sousuke, but that can change.
I hope that made sense. *me= *
I don't think Sosuke should die by suicide now. Michiru will end up blaming herself for the rest of her life. This is gonna sound bad but the best way is if she gets hurt by him again except much more seriously (rape) and then her eyes will finally be open...then Sosuke can die. Kthxbye. xD
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Not them. The original. Haruka and Michiru, Uranus and Neptune. They were the reason why I started watching this series, because before that I didn't even know what JDrama is. Just... after reading somewhere something along the lines "And Ruka exclaimed 'don't touch my Michiru!'" at first I double checked that I'm not reading something about SM.Ladymercury wrote:.... Who said that Michiru and Ruka were a canon yuri couple? Be realistic, Michiru is not a lesbian and is totally oblivious of Ruka's feelings for her.
I don't understand what you're trying to say there..
But, while Ruka is a fair representation of Haruka, Michiru is... well... As I said that this whole situation seems like a betrayal of their relationships.
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I know I'm kinda behind about the topic of adding another episode, but I just wanna post what I thought...
andLadymercury wrote: Last Friends " (A total of 12 episodes)
It was originally 11 episodes, they added an extra episode to the line up. Wonder why...
I found this weird too. Financially speaking, as what it mentioned before, it would really cost the producers a hell lotta money to add and to "revised" (perhaps) the ending. Unless of coarse they're all filthy rich, and they want this drama to make a BIG impact to everybody. Maybe the producers "changed" their minds and decided to do what "most of us" like. Because let's face it, this is Japan, Michiru ending up and living happily ever after with Ruka (the "ending" that I wished) would surely be a big question mark. But since Ruka is a very interesting character and is “gaining” viewers’ sympathy, maybe, just MAYBE they (the producers) could take a very bold and radical step of ending this drama by way of, Michiru, “realizing and acknowledging” her feelings for Ruka. I know, that it would take a lot of courage for a tv network/producer to make that move. But I hope the producers of Last Friends would break "that barrier".bmwracer wrote: I wonder if people were dissatisfied with the ending of the show at 11 episodes that they had to add another to appease people...
I hope there won’t be any flashbacks anymore.lzydata wrote: But I'll take this as an encouraging sign that the story's rich enough to sustain another episode. Unless, of course, they simply pack it with flashbacks
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Or maybe they did this way before people figured out the twelve episode deal, because looking at the topic backlog, the 12 episode announcement is one of the first things mentioned.
There's more to this story than these characters, like that little boy that's going to come in to Sousuke's life. Maybe it'll be a recap special. Who knows? I don't think the producers would rewrite the ending or that would have been in the news. I mean, if a children's show change of writers and ending can get into the news than a prime time drama change with a big name cast would as well.
I think I'm thinking this way because I want Michiru to be alone. No relationships. Nothing for quite sometime. I want the drama, I don't want happy endings. Meh. I've watched one too many dramas where happy endings don't really exist. Except for 14sai no Haha, that one had a relatively happy ending.
There's more to this story than these characters, like that little boy that's going to come in to Sousuke's life. Maybe it'll be a recap special. Who knows? I don't think the producers would rewrite the ending or that would have been in the news. I mean, if a children's show change of writers and ending can get into the news than a prime time drama change with a big name cast would as well.
I think I'm thinking this way because I want Michiru to be alone. No relationships. Nothing for quite sometime. I want the drama, I don't want happy endings. Meh. I've watched one too many dramas where happy endings don't really exist. Except for 14sai no Haha, that one had a relatively happy ending.
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I think episode 12 is gonna be like that episode of Dallas: everything that occured before was all a dream... Everyone's friends with everyone else and everyone's happy...Ladymercury wrote:Or maybe they did this way before people figured out the twelve episode deal, because looking at the topic backlog, the 12 episode announcement is one of the first things mentioned.
There's more to this story than these characters, like that little boy that's going to come in to Sousuke's life. Maybe it'll be a recap special. Who knows? I don't think the producers would rewrite the ending or that would have been in the news. I mean, if a children's show change of writers and ending can get into the news than a prime time drama change with a big name cast would as well.
I think I'm thinking this way because I want Michiru to be alone. No relationships. Nothing for quite sometime. I want the drama, I don't want happy endings. Meh. I've watched one too many dramas where happy endings don't really exist. Except for 14sai no Haha, that one had a relatively happy ending.
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LOL, That'd be so hilarious if that really happenedbmwracer wrote:I think episode 12 is gonna be like that episode of Dallas: everything that occured before was all a dream... Everyone's friends with everyone else and everyone's happy...Ladymercury wrote:Or maybe they did this way before people figured out the twelve episode deal, because looking at the topic backlog, the 12 episode announcement is one of the first things mentioned.
There's more to this story than these characters, like that little boy that's going to come in to Sousuke's life. Maybe it'll be a recap special. Who knows? I don't think the producers would rewrite the ending or that would have been in the news. I mean, if a children's show change of writers and ending can get into the news than a prime time drama change with a big name cast would as well.
I think I'm thinking this way because I want Michiru to be alone. No relationships. Nothing for quite sometime. I want the drama, I don't want happy endings. Meh. I've watched one too many dramas where happy endings don't really exist. Except for 14sai no Haha, that one had a relatively happy ending.
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That would definitely catch everyone off guard...Ladymercury wrote:LOL, That'd be so hilarious if that really happenedbmwracer wrote:I think episode 12 is gonna be like that episode of Dallas: everything that occured before was all a dream... Everyone's friends with everyone else and everyone's happy...Ladymercury wrote:Or maybe they did this way before people figured out the twelve episode deal, because looking at the topic backlog, the 12 episode announcement is one of the first things mentioned.
There's more to this story than these characters, like that little boy that's going to come in to Sousuke's life. Maybe it'll be a recap special. Who knows? I don't think the producers would rewrite the ending or that would have been in the news. I mean, if a children's show change of writers and ending can get into the news than a prime time drama change with a big name cast would as well.
I think I'm thinking this way because I want Michiru to be alone. No relationships. Nothing for quite sometime. I want the drama, I don't want happy endings. Meh. I've watched one too many dramas where happy endings don't really exist. Except for 14sai no Haha, that one had a relatively happy ending.
I agree on this! I thought it was just my eyes but I definitely sensed something from Michiru's expression after the 'Ruka acts like a guy to Michiru' scene - i rewatched it like 3 times! haha I don't think it is straight denial - more like her mind is just full of Sousuke at the moment and Ruka's behaviour is just 'normal'. There was some "sweetness" in that scene that I can't explain. They seemed so right for each other!^Yuuki: About whether she knows about Ruka's feelings, if you look at her expressions during scenes like "Don't touch my Michiru!" and the 'Ruka treats Michiru like a guy' in episode 3, she seems to kinda know that something is going on but is in denial or scared to confront Ruka about it. OR, she felt that it's always been normal behaviour for Ruka and is thinking 'why is everyone saying weird things like that?'.
I also agree on QNSpider's comment:
I actually don't see this all as lesbian/forbiddenlove etc kind of story. It just comes down to who you're comfortable with and who you care about. That's it.But actually...I wouldn't just label anyone as straight or gay. Ruka did say in whichever episode that, I'm paraphrasing here, she'd give any guy her heart if they just appreciate her for who she was on the inside or something like that. I think she's just following her heart. And it happens to lead to Michiru. And Michiru's, right now, is leading to Sousuke, but that can change.
Btw, was it just me, but at the end of episode 4, when Michiru wakes up in the morning to see Ruka in the living room - did she have an odd look on her face? Almost like she was trying to go and see Sousuke behind her back? Or call Sousuke? She seemed to act a bit awkward...
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Michiru checked her cellphone and only two other people know that number -- Sousuke and her useless mother, so I assume she was so adamant on putting out the trash so she can actually have time to check her cellphone without Ruka over her shoulder making sure she didn't call him.sleepyzzz wrote:did she have an odd look on her face? Almost like she was trying to go and see Sousuke behind her back? Or call Sousuke? She seemed to act a bit awkward...
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Also, I don't know why people think Last Friends is a forbidden lesbian love story... Just because there's some similarities between Michiru and Ruka to Sailormoon doesn't mean the writers wrote this story to strictly be a relationship. The show is about issues that are predominant in Japan, no the world, and how much they affect people.
Ruka's issue isn't just only her feelings for Michiru, but the fact that she can't come out the closet. She has to hide who she is because if she came out she could lose everything and everyone around her. Ruka knows that if she declared her love for Michiru, Michiru may not take it in the same way as she does. Ruka knows this and she suffers because she can't stop loving her -- So the only thing she can do is protect her and watch her from afar.
This is a realistic story, not l ike a BL movie where characters magically become gay. I really don't see the romantic relationship between them. Already, the chart (before the edited it again) clearly stated that Michiru was to have feelings for Takeru.
Ruka is liberation. Ruka's story is not solitude, agony, love, or contradiction. It's liberation -- and giving Ruka a love story JUST because she's in love with Michiru defeats that purpose and would kill the show for me to be quite frank. Too fairy tale in a too real story about sexual abuse, domestic violence, and loveless relationships. A perfect ending for Ruka is for her to finally come out the closet and deal with her horrors as a lesbian hiding from the world rather than try and shack up with a woman who already is emotionally and mentally scarred.
They mentioned before that the show would deal with sexless-ness. I was wondering what that means but I think I get it a little now after seeing Ruka and Takeru. I'm not sure that Ruka's issue is just that she can't come out of the closet. There seems to be something deeper than that...they haven't revisit that 'urology' issue yet but I'm sure they would sooner or later. Then there's her reaction with the incident with the coach, I thought it was a bit odd. "I'm no good when those things are done to me" or "More than the other person, it's having such things done to me that makes me shiver"...hmm, it seemed like something she already knows about herself even before what just happened. The question is why? She's similar to Takeru in many ways but I doubt they share the same past. Ruka comes from a great, warm and supportive family(from what they've shown us).Ladymercury wrote:Also, I don't know why people think Last Friends is a forbidden lesbian love story... Just because there's some similarities between Michiru and Ruka to Sailormoon doesn't mean the writers wrote this story to strictly be a relationship. The show is about issues that are predominant in Japan, no the world, and how much they affect people.
Ruka's issue isn't just only her feelings for Michiru, but the fact that she can't come out the closet. She has to hide who she is because if she came out she could lose everything and everyone around her. Ruka knows that if she declared her love for Michiru, Michiru may not take it in the same way as she does. Ruka knows this and she suffers because she can't stop loving her -- So the only thing she can do is protect her and watch her from afar.
This is a realistic story, not l ike a BL movie where characters magically become gay. I really don't see the romantic relationship between them. Already, the chart (before the edited it again) clearly stated that Michiru was to have feelings for Takeru.
Ruka is liberation. Ruka's story is not solitude, agony, love, or contradiction. It's liberation -- and giving Ruka a love story JUST because she's in love with Michiru defeats that purpose and would kill the show for me to be quite frank. Too fairy tale in a too real story about sexual abuse, domestic violence, and loveless relationships. A perfect ending for Ruka is for her to finally come out the closet and deal with her horrors as a lesbian hiding from the world rather than try and shack up with a woman who already is emotionally and mentally scarred.
And yeah, the story isn't just about forbidden relationship. I admit that I'd like to see more Ruka/Michiru but I'm glad that they didn't give 'special treatment' or make it such a big issue(Juri Ueno kissing Masami Nagasawa?? If it's in the west, it'll probably be made a big deal even before the show starts...). Each character has their own issues but they are still 'tied' together with other characters and their issues. They need to first confront their own inner demons before they can move forward with the relationship with other people. Else, things would just crash and burn~
Yeah, *looks at own siggy*. =3 Takeru kinda 'knows' too. With the way he has been acting and supporting from the background, he can't not know already. And the way Michiru softly smilled at Ruka from the back was a nice touch too(after Ruka suggested they play Old Maid).I agree on this! I thought it was just my eyes but I definitely sensed something from Michiru's expression after the 'Ruka acts like a guy to Michiru' scene - i rewatched it like 3 times! haha I don't think it is straight denial - more like her mind is just full of Sousuke at the moment and Ruka's behaviour is just 'normal'. There was some "sweetness" in that scene that I can't explain. They seemed so right for each other!
About the additional episode thing, since they are still filming the series as it's broadcasted, the future episodes are still entitled for changes any time. Shouldn't be too drastic a change since they should have an ending planned when they started(the drama starts at the 'end'...). But who knows, I think they've seen people's reaction and now only get the clear direction they should head.
I agree with this. If they were to put Michiru and Ruka or Michiru and Takeru or any other sort of combination of those together, it would completely ruin the whole purpose of this dorama turning something that could/is possibly barrier-breaking and eye-opening into another typical love-story. The writers, I think at this point, have proven how much they want to get the message out to people about the Real life problems of Japan. So far, I think that Last Friends is very inspirational in that personally, it reassures me that my investment in majoring in social work in college will not go to waste and really that people can always help others...it's sort of priceless.Ladymercury wrote:sleepyzzz wrote:Michiru checked her cellphone and only two other people know that number -- Sousuke and her useless mother, so I assume she was so adamant on putting out the trash so she can actually have time to check her cellphone without Ruka over her shoulder making sure she didn't call him.did she have an odd look on her face? Almost like she was trying to go and see Sousuke behind her back? Or call Sousuke? She seemed to act a bit awkward...
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Also, I don't know why people think Last Friends is a forbidden lesbian love story... Just because there's some similarities between Michiru and Ruka to Sailormoon doesn't mean the writers wrote this story to strictly be a relationship. The show is about issues that are predominant in Japan, no the world, and how much they affect people.
Ruka's issue isn't just only her feelings for Michiru, but the fact that she can't come out the closet. She has to hide who she is because if she came out she could lose everything and everyone around her. Ruka knows that if she declared her love for Michiru, Michiru may not take it in the same way as she does. Ruka knows this and she suffers because she can't stop loving her -- So the only thing she can do is protect her and watch her from afar.
This is a realistic story, not l ike a BL movie where characters magically become gay. I really don't see the romantic relationship between them. Already, the chart (before the edited it again) clearly stated that Michiru was to have feelings for Takeru.
Ruka is liberation. Ruka's story is not solitude, agony, love, or contradiction. It's liberation -- and giving Ruka a love story JUST because she's in love with Michiru defeats that purpose and would kill the show for me to be quite frank. Too fairy tale in a too real story about sexual abuse, domestic violence, and loveless relationships. A perfect ending for Ruka is for her to finally come out the closet and deal with her horrors as a lesbian hiding from the world rather than try and shack up with a woman who already is emotionally and mentally scarred.
I think it's still possible to get the message out and still have some sort of a happy ending right? I wouldn't want the fairytale kind where all the problems are forgotten and they just live happily ever after. But something bittersweet with a closure that could give the viewers strength instead of a bleak look of the future would be good. Hard to do though. About the typical love-story thing, episode 1 already started with the opposite of typical so, heheh, I hope it ends that way too.
i joined this forum just to talk about last friends
with regards to the spin-off movie, this is what wiki says:
ドラマとの連動企画として、滝川エリ役の水川あさみを主演としたスピンオフムービー『エリー my Love』が各話放送終了直後にフジテレビ On Demandで配信。通常は有料であるが、各話放送終了後1時間程度は無料で配信される。
rough translation:
Planned along with the drama, a spin-off movie starring Mizukawa Asami as Takigawa Eri called "Eri- my Love" will air on Fuji Television On Demand immediately following the broadcast ending(of the drama). Normally there is a charge(for On Demand), but for one hour immediately following the broadcast ending it will air with no charge.
So im guess the girl on the movie website who was sitting on the bench was Eri.
with regards to the spin-off movie, this is what wiki says:
ドラマとの連動企画として、滝川エリ役の水川あさみを主演としたスピンオフムービー『エリー my Love』が各話放送終了直後にフジテレビ On Demandで配信。通常は有料であるが、各話放送終了後1時間程度は無料で配信される。
rough translation:
Planned along with the drama, a spin-off movie starring Mizukawa Asami as Takigawa Eri called "Eri- my Love" will air on Fuji Television On Demand immediately following the broadcast ending(of the drama). Normally there is a charge(for On Demand), but for one hour immediately following the broadcast ending it will air with no charge.
So im guess the girl on the movie website who was sitting on the bench was Eri.
you forgot one thing. Ruka's problem is not only being a lesbian, and how that would affect everyone around her life. But she wants to be treated as a person. She is always being called a "woman," truthfully that is what she is, but as a person, she is Ruka. Her motocross is really frustrating to her in a sense that she'll always be a woman, and everyone will always put her down for that. They don't treat her as a racer, but a racer who's a woman. If she was to beat a man in motocross, the man would feel as if he got beat by a girl, and not a better racer. She just wants to be treated equally. Which is also a large issue in Japan, as woman are somewhat inferior to the men. If a superior woman shows up, people feel uneasy (if you've seen Kimi wa Petto, you know what I mean). To be liberated of being a lesbian is one thing, but to be liberated from being just a woman is a whole different story, and a larger one. Michiru is the only one to treat her as a person, not as a woman-type or a man-type (as Eri points out in epi.4). Which is why she feels an attraction to her, the only one who sees her for who she is, regardless of Michiru's gender or sexual orientation. [/quote]
Ruka is liberation. Ruka's story is not solitude, agony, love, or contradiction. It's liberation -- and giving Ruka a love story JUST because she's in love with Michiru defeats that purpose and would kill the show for me to be quite frank. Too fairy tale in a too real story about sexual abuse, domestic violence, and loveless relationships. A perfect ending for Ruka is for her to finally come out the closet and deal with her horrors as a lesbian hiding from the world rather than try and shack up with a woman who already is emotionally and mentally scarred.
Okay so I just joined this forum, for the sole purpose of having my input on this drama lol
Whoever said this reminds them of 'LIFE' is right. That's what I thought too while watching Last Friends.
I'm impressed by all the interpertations and inputs about this drama and it's characters. It's one of the most
intriguing drama I've seen in a long time. Seriously the only other drama I've actually made the effort to input on
was a 2003 drama called Sora Kara Furu Ichioku No Hoshi starring Kimura Takuya.
So first off I want to say how interesting I thought it was to see THREE of the main characters from NODAME CANTABILE
in this drama. lol! I'm sure al you Nodame fans thought the same thing. I mean this drama is so INTENSE and the characters
are so different than in Nodame. That's also when I discovered Miss Juri's talent! She is AMAZING in Nodame and her
character as Ruka is so believable that you'd think it wasn't the same actress that played the quirky, cute, and oddball Nodame. I was seriously impressed. I don't know why I've never heard of Ueno Juri before -_-; but I love her in Last Friends.
That hairstyle looks cute on her xD
Whoever said this reminds them of 'LIFE' is right. That's what I thought too while watching Last Friends.
I'm impressed by all the interpertations and inputs about this drama and it's characters. It's one of the most
intriguing drama I've seen in a long time. Seriously the only other drama I've actually made the effort to input on
was a 2003 drama called Sora Kara Furu Ichioku No Hoshi starring Kimura Takuya.
So first off I want to say how interesting I thought it was to see THREE of the main characters from NODAME CANTABILE
in this drama. lol! I'm sure al you Nodame fans thought the same thing. I mean this drama is so INTENSE and the characters
are so different than in Nodame. That's also when I discovered Miss Juri's talent! She is AMAZING in Nodame and her
character as Ruka is so believable that you'd think it wasn't the same actress that played the quirky, cute, and oddball Nodame. I was seriously impressed. I don't know why I've never heard of Ueno Juri before -_-; but I love her in Last Friends.
That hairstyle looks cute on her xD
Plus there's also a bit of clever gender role-playing going between Michiru, Takeru and Ruka . . . of which subtext I think Eita has been most successful in realizing. (late, late, late) Episode 4 thoughts to follow . . .
I like where the story is going, but I do hope they turn down the "battered housewife" histrionics and allow each person's rite of passage to take over the twists in the story. We know a tragedy is coming, but before we watch how they fall, we want to see how they tried to fly. Every one.
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woa is it true?? confirmed? if it is, yay for more Eriharuko17 wrote:i joined this forum just to talk about last friends
with regards to the spin-off movie, this is what wiki says:
ドラマとの連動企画として、滝川エリ役の水川あさみを主演としたスピンオフムービー『エリー my Love』が各話放送終了直後にフジテレビ On Demandで配信。通常は有料であるが、各話放送終了後1時間程度は無料で配信される。
rough translation:
Planned along with the drama, a spin-off movie starring Mizukawa Asami as Takigawa Eri called "Eri- my Love" will air on Fuji Television On Demand immediately following the broadcast ending(of the drama). Normally there is a charge(for On Demand), but for one hour immediately following the broadcast ending it will air with no charge.
So im guess the girl on the movie website who was sitting on the bench was Eri.
But what does it mean "no charge" ?
I agree. It's getting a bit overplayed, in my opinion. Can't he spend one moment without hitting her, geez...belleza wrote:I like where the story is going, but I do hope they turn down the "battered housewife" histrionics and allow each person's rite of passage to take over the twists in the story. We know a tragedy is coming, but before we watch how they fall, we want to see how they tried to fly. Every one.
Okay so Last Friends. I think one of the reasons that this drama is capturing people is from the conflict that is dealt
with Ueno Juri's character, Ruka. Sure there have been instances of homosexuality in other dramas but RARELY
do you see lesbian issues, it's usually gay. (plus Ruka's cute. I'm sure that helps lol)
I'm going to try not to sound like a parrot on this topic since alot has already been discussed but I just thought I'd like
to share my personal opinion on this drama and these characters.
with Ueno Juri's character, Ruka. Sure there have been instances of homosexuality in other dramas but RARELY
do you see lesbian issues, it's usually gay. (plus Ruka's cute. I'm sure that helps lol)
I'm going to try not to sound like a parrot on this topic since alot has already been discussed but I just thought I'd like
to share my personal opinion on this drama and these characters.
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Juri-chan seems to effortlessly put in 150% into her work, no matter how big or small the role... She's just a terrific actress.AKlRA wrote:So first off I want to say how interesting I thought it was to see THREE of the main characters from NODAME CANTABILE
in this drama. lol! I'm sure al you Nodame fans thought the same thing. I mean this drama is so INTENSE and the characters
are so different than in Nodame. That's also when I discovered Miss Juri's talent! She is AMAZING in Nodame and her
character as Ruka is so believable that you'd think it wasn't the same actress that played the quirky, cute, and oddball Nodame. I was seriously impressed. I don't know why I've never heard of Ueno Juri before -_-; but I love her in Last Friends.
That hairstyle looks cute on her xD
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This is just so true, there seem to be a"mutual understanding" and undeniable "sweetness" between Ruka and Michiru in that scene. It just came out naturally.sleepyzzz wrote:I agree on this! I thought it was just my eyes but I definitely sensed something from Michiru's expression after the 'Ruka acts like a guy to Michiru' scene - i rewatched it like 3 times! haha I don't think it is straight denial - more like her mind is just full of Sousuke at the moment and Ruka's behaviour is just 'normal'. There was some "sweetness" in that scene that I can't explain. They seemed so right for each other!^Yuuki: About whether she knows about Ruka's feelings, if you look at her expressions during scenes like "Don't touch my Michiru!" and the 'Ruka treats Michiru like a guy' in episode 3, she seems to kinda know that something is going on but is in denial or scared to confront Ruka about it. OR, she felt that it's always been normal behaviour for Ruka and is thinking 'why is everyone saying weird things like that?'.
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yup, the RAW came out today.ainhoa wrote:Doesn't episode 5 come out today?
@ belleza and AKIRA:
i love how you guyz explore and convey your outmost understanding of the characters in last friends, i totally agree with both of your opinions
things like these that make reading the forum threads oh-so-enjoyable. thank you so much!!!
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I just saw episode 5. *rubs against Utatane, I love you so much*
Wow, where to begin, where to begin.....
JGL;KJALSDKJGSG Wait, let me get my thoughts together before I post a summary but... my god.... Some of our speculations played out while others didn't. I'll say that.
Okay, thoughts together:
Also, I thought this was interesting...
Oh, and for the hell of it, scruffy!Sousuke
Wow, where to begin, where to begin.....
JGL;KJALSDKJGSG Wait, let me get my thoughts together before I post a summary but... my god.... Some of our speculations played out while others didn't. I'll say that.
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I admit I'm one of those that started watching this dorama because it boasts three actors from nodame and one from proposu daisakusen.
However, I can't believe how well the acting and how intense the storyline (up to ep3 - that's how far I've watched) is. The unmasked realism of the dorama hit me like a hammer, no corny romance story this time. Just how far would go for what you think is right for you? Also I already knew the theme song - and loved it - but it just struck me how incredibly fitting that song is to the storyline and the characters and their problems so far.
QNSpiders comment was "I agree. It's getting a bit overplayed, in my opinion. Can't he spend one moment without hitting her, geez..." but come to think of it, I guess the story in the drama is just the summary of events up to the climax (which is set up in the very first episode). So the intensity and single-sidedness of the issues doesn't bother me all too much.
The acting is awesome and I can't see how I'm able to enjoy other dramas with hell-worse acting
Well, that's just my two cents, I'll watch up to ep5 tonight and read through the many spoiler comments soon.
However, I can't believe how well the acting and how intense the storyline (up to ep3 - that's how far I've watched) is. The unmasked realism of the dorama hit me like a hammer, no corny romance story this time. Just how far would go for what you think is right for you? Also I already knew the theme song - and loved it - but it just struck me how incredibly fitting that song is to the storyline and the characters and their problems so far.
QNSpiders comment was "I agree. It's getting a bit overplayed, in my opinion. Can't he spend one moment without hitting her, geez..." but come to think of it, I guess the story in the drama is just the summary of events up to the climax (which is set up in the very first episode). So the intensity and single-sidedness of the issues doesn't bother me all too much.
The acting is awesome and I can't see how I'm able to enjoy other dramas with hell-worse acting
Well, that's just my two cents, I'll watch up to ep5 tonight and read through the many spoiler comments soon.
oh, no charge, as in you dont have to pay money ^^Nomanymore wrote:woa is it true?? confirmed? if it is, yay for more Eriharuko17 wrote:i joined this forum just to talk about last friends
with regards to the spin-off movie, this is what wiki says:
ドラマとの連動企画として、滝川エリ役の水川あさみを主演としたスピンオフムービー『エリー my Love』が各話放送終了直後にフジテレビ On Demandで配信。通常は有料であるが、各話放送終了後1時間程度は無料で配信される。
rough translation:
Planned along with the drama, a spin-off movie starring Mizukawa Asami as Takigawa Eri called "Eri- my Love" will air on Fuji Television On Demand immediately following the broadcast ending(of the drama). Normally there is a charge(for On Demand), but for one hour immediately following the broadcast ending it will air with no charge.
So im guess the girl on the movie website who was sitting on the bench was Eri.
But what does it mean "no charge" ?
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