Anyway who is the guy on the far left, we haven't seen him yet, what role does he play?
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I wasn't going to watch this drama cuz I saw Haruka Ayase and Koide Keisuke as the actors in the drama. I thought they were leads. But after I looked at the photo carefully, they weren't so I gave it a try. I wasn't that impressed with the cyborg movie. I'm glad I watched it. I can't say the same for Fumo Chitai though. I watched it for takenouchi but he only had a minor role there but the story is so slow and so political that I found it dull.celticmoon wrote:Yeah, Osawa Takao has been away from renzoku dramas for quite a while (as was Nakatani Miki). The reason I decided to watch this drama was actually because of those two cast members. In all honesty, knowing that the drama was going to take place in the Edo period, though, I actually wasn't expecting much from it.... Haha. But what do you know, it's the best drama of the year... by a mile!
So you don't think Ayase and Koide are any good? I think both have actually become pretty good actors within the last year or two. Ayase is doing surprisingly well with her role as Saki in JIN, and Koide gave a very good performance in last year's ROOKIES. I did see the Cyborg movie as well though. It was probably one of the worst movies I have ever seen, so I don't know if that's a good thing to base their credibility on.seirin wrote:I wasn't going to watch this drama cuz I saw Haruka Ayase and Koide Keisuke as the actors in the drama. I thought they were leads. But after I looked at the photo carefully, they weren't so I gave it a try. I wasn't that impressed with the cyborg movie. I'm glad I watched it. I can't say the same for Fumo Chitai though. I watched it for takenouchi but he only had a minor role there but the story is so slow and so political that I found it dull.
Ayase is an alright actress. She doesn't strike me as anything outstanding. She did irritate me in Mr.Brain but that might just be the writer's problem. As for Koide, he irks me a bit. I've seen some projects with him in it and frankly, he kinds turns me off. Like the scene where Jin and Kyotaro first meet. He saves Jin and gets hurt. I didn't notice he was that seriously hurt. His speech was so clear when he was explaining that the incident wasn't Jin's fault. Then suddenly he toppled over. I was thinking eh???? Was he that badly hurt? He didn't sound like it.celticmoon wrote: So you don't think Ayase and Koide are any good? I think both have actually become pretty good actors within the last year or two. Ayase is doing surprisingly well with her role as Saki in JIN, and Koide gave a very good performance in last year's ROOKIES. I did see the Cyborg movie as well though. It was probably one of the worst movies I have ever seen, so I don't know if that's a good thing to base their credibility on.
What show has Osawa played an evil character? I've only seen him play good guys so far, so I would be interested in seeing him on the other side. After seeing Gonzo, I was excited to see Uchino Masaaki again, he kind of reminds me of Toshiro Mifune. After watching so many dramas with effeminate guys, his bold and brash characters are a nice change.seirin wrote:As for Uchino Masaaki, he's a good actor as well. I've seen some of his other projects. But I like Osawa's diversity after watching his other works. He can look so evil, he gives me goosebumps. And I was very impressed he can sing Opera. Not many actors can do that I think.
If I remember correctly, he played Tokiwa Takako's nasty, abusive boyfriend in the late 90's drama, "Utsukushii Hito." He's also kind of a villain in the could-have-been-oh-so-awesome-but-really-wasn't movie, "Goemon." Osawa can play roles from both sides of the spectrum very convincingly!hey9 wrote:What show has Osawa played an evil character? I've only seen him play good guys so far, so I would be interested in seeing him on the other side.
He played evil character in "Sky High" and Aragami. Well, he wasn't evil at first, but near the end he was. He had a really scary look on his face in Aragami.hey9 wrote:What show has Osawa played an evil character? I've only seen him play good guys so far, so I would be interested in seeing him on the other side. After seeing Gonzo, I was excited to see Uchino Masaaki again, he kind of reminds me of Toshiro Mifune. After watching so many dramas with effeminate guys, his bold and brash characters are a nice change.seirin wrote:As for Uchino Masaaki, he's a good actor as well. I've seen some of his other projects. But I like Osawa's diversity after watching his other works. He can look so evil, he gives me goosebumps. And I was very impressed he can sing Opera. Not many actors can do that I think.
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I somehow still find Sakamoto's character in JIN rather bizarre but nevertheless Uchino's charisma and screen presence is undeniable. Fukuyama, I feel doesn't have that energy and presence to carry it off. I may be wrong, but he's always carried himself rather aloofly in a rather "I'm too cool" way so I'm wondering what kind of Sakamoto he will be.seirin wrote:
Regarding Fukuyama Masaharu in a Taiga, I think he will have his own interpretation of it. He seems to have charisma, otherwise he wouldn't be so popular. In the An An polls, he's ranked just under Takuya.
Haha. Neither do I although I'd imagine him to have such a magnetic and forceful personality to have achieved so much in his short life. I guess I'd rather go back and watch Fuurin Kazan than attempt Ryomaden. Uchino anytime.seirin wrote:haha that's pretty true. I'm imagining he's gonna portray Sakamoto as a cool guy with idealism and such. Kind of like "I will right the world and kill off all the bad guys" feeling. Well, we will have to see what happens. I don't even know how the real Sakamoto in history is suppose to be. I also have no idea how they will portray him in the Taiga drama. I'm not a fan of Fukuyama, but he's tolerable. I wouldn't avoid a drama just because he's in it.
I actually liked Galileo minus all the repetitive random formula writing. Course, Suspect X was better than the drama maybe. I liked the science and odd cases.
It's been awhile since I've watched Uchino is such a great role. I've liked his acting since I watched him in "Mrs Cinderella." It isn't such a famous drama, but the storyline was really good and I really fell in love with his character... I really like him in Jin, so different than some of the other roles I've watched him in.seirin wrote:I guess Uchino rubbed off on me as a dull boring guy back from Love Generation drama days. So I wouldn't really make an effort to watch his dramas. If he's in it, I wouldn't be repulsed to watch either. Acting skill wise, he's a pretty solid actor. Just not my cup of tea. Maybe if I hadn't watched him in LG, I wouldn't have had a bad impression of him for years.
I agree about the character's bizarreness. I find it very odd how Sakamoto appears at random moments and random places. I also find the lines he speaks hard to make sense of.raven_frost wrote:
I somehow still find Sakamoto's character in JIN rather bizarre but nevertheless Uchino's charisma and screen presence is undeniable.
Sakomoto stands out very much. He is like dazzling (charismatic) creature, the pure essence of randomness in JIN. Is he completely odd or is he embedded deus ex machina? Because his storytelling role is important and his random actions are moving everthing forward.Sakari wrote:I agree about the character's bizarreness. I find it very odd how Sakamoto appears at random moments and random places. I also find the lines he speaks hard to make sense of.raven_frost wrote:
I somehow still find Sakamoto's character in JIN rather bizarre but nevertheless Uchino's charisma and screen presence is undeniable.
As regards Uchino, I thought he was very good as the angsty, fanatical trainer in Ace wo nerae. In JIN, so far, the script hasn't given him an opportunity to shine.
Yes, I understand that the subbers are trying to show that he speaks a dialect. But my problem is that I simply do not understand where he is coming from, or indeed the need for his character. OK, that would probably need some knowledge of Japanese history in the 19th century, and I'm pretty weak on the subject.Gitik wrote:
(Sakomoto) speaks in different way than others, it is an english slang in subtitles, isn´t it? I like decoding his lines. "yer"-> you, your... I can uderstand it and catch its meaning, because it is regular internet spelling.
I thought it was a very nice episodeseirin wrote:wow I'm surprised. The most boring episode of Jin and it has the highest rating 22.3% Next episode looks more interesting. Hopefully the ratings keep going up.
probably more and more people are getting interested in the drama. Even if it isn't a good episode people will watch it because they are interestedseirin wrote:wow I'm surprised. The most boring episode of Jin and it has the highest rating 22.3% Next episode looks more interesting. Hopefully the ratings keep going up.
Umh what the photo shows... it could be all sort of things... Maybe Jin isn't on the photo anymore... Or maybe Miki has turned to the worst point... let's just say this: whatever changed in the picture: it isn't goodA.N.JELL wrote:I'm as bad as a fortune cookiefurransu wrote:ep9 looks really good.. im curious to what the photo shows anyone got a feeling what the photo might show?
What do you think the photo shows?
I would like to know that aswell.. or what the meaning is of the fetus...A.N.JELL wrote: On a different note... *clears throat*
Who is the fetus?
OMG Jin, not in the photo???Fumei wrote: Umh what the photo shows... it could be all sort of things... Maybe Jin isn't on the photo anymore... Or maybe Miki has turned to the worst point... let's just say this: whatever changed in the picture: it isn't good
I think everyone would like to know... i think it looks cuteFumei wrote:I would like to know that aswell.. or what the meaning is of the fetus...
If this fortune cookie prediction of yours is true, i might have to smack youfurransu wrote:maybe the fetus could be Jin himself?
As for slang laguage problem - my secret weapon is Urban Dictionary (special online dictionary of english slang): http://www.urbandictionary.com/Sakari wrote:Yes, I understand that the subbers are trying to show that he speaks a dialect. But my problem is that I simply do not understand where he is coming from, or indeed the need for his character. OK, that would probably need some knowledge of Japanese history in the 19th century, and I'm pretty weak on the subject.Gitik wrote:
(Sakomoto) speaks in different way than others, it is an english slang in subtitles, isn´t it? I like decoding his lines. "yer"-> you, your... I can uderstand it and catch its meaning, because it is regular internet spelling.
Even so, if Sakamoto is a Navy person, shouldn't there be ships somewhere? So far, I think there was one scene where he was standing on the seashore (with Fumiyo Kohinata's character) - but even then, I could not understand the dialogue. And shouldn't he be standing on a ship's deck, rather than on the shore?
It has indeed!!! so many lovely hot men <333 but it would be indeed a disaster if Jin would be in the picture, because he is indeed the only hot thing in there But well who knows? He was so shocked!A.N.JELL wrote:OMG Jin, not in the photo???Fumei wrote: Umh what the photo shows... it could be all sort of things... Maybe Jin isn't on the photo anymore... Or maybe Miki has turned to the worst point... let's just say this: whatever changed in the picture: it isn't good
He is the only good thing in that picture!
By good i mean nice to stare at... for a very very long time
This series has a lot of HOT men ne?
If this fortune cookie prediction of yours is true, i might have to smack you [/quote]furransu wrote:maybe the fetus could be Jin himself?
Because the japanese have to be so darn evil!!A.N.JELL wrote:Why do Japanese shows have to be so damn good!
Does anyone know where i can find the manga to purchase?
A second season would be marvelous, if they don't know how to make a good end to it. But that's only if they will make a second season that can follow up the manga...A.N.JELL wrote: I totally agree with you about the story & cliffhangers. I guess that's one of the charms of watching a J/Kdrama.
I like Asian Dorama's because they actually have good plots & i know it won't go on for 6-10 years. Though i wouldn't mind JIN coming back for a second season... if they don't really end it with one
Ah UK series are alsow lovely <333 all I have to admit that I'm only following Top Gear <33333 and Doctor Who <333 (can't wait until the christmas special and until january when the new doctor omes <333) But let's keep that for that and this for this, because we ain't really talking here about american or uk series XPI also follow American shows... though i'm currently really addicted to UK shows as well.
Right now i'm avidly following Merlin & The Legend of the Seeker.
I think we should discuss this in the JIN discussion thread rather than spamming this thread... since people subscribe to it to know when the new subs are out
Only japanese version is available! it hasn't been translated yet Y__Y I even can't find any translation of it Y__YA.N.JELL wrote: Does anyone know where i can find the manga to purchase?
My problem is not the English of the subtitles - if a Sakamoto subtitle reads as "ta dis world", it's all right with me.Gitik wrote:[
as for "Sakamoto understanding problem" - he constantly causes laguage problems to my friends ( weak english) too, so I decided to write special article about it with explanation problematic lines - feel free to PM me - I will help you and you help me to complete an article
I'd say irrelevant as this is a work of fiction & does not need to be historically accurate.Rather, it is what I have read about Sakamoto, namely, that he is supposed to be a key actor in the development of the Japanese navy. Yet, in JIN, almost nothing of his naval activities is shown. Instead, he is hanging around Minakata almost constantly. And Minakata has, well, nothing to do with the navy.
I see. Thanks for clearing. I got you wrongly.Sakari wrote:My problem is not the English of the subtitles - if a Sakamoto subtitle reads as "ta dis world", it's all right with me.Gitik wrote:[
as for "Sakamoto understanding problem" - he constantly causes laguage problems to my friends ( weak english) too, so I decided to write special article about it with explanation problematic lines - feel free to PM me - I will help you and you help me to complete an article
Rather, it is what I have read about Sakamoto, namely, that he is supposed to be a key actor in the development of the Japanese navy. Yet, in JIN, almost nothing of his naval activities is shown. Instead, he is hanging around Minakata almost constantly. And Minakata has, well, nothing to do with the navy.
So, Sakamoto seems to be something of a plot device. Because of his celebrity status, Minakata knows him to such a degree that he even knows Sakamoto's date of death. It seems that things are being set up such that there will be an attempt - almost successful - to kill Sakamoto and Minakata will have a chance to save his life. If Minakata did not know when the real Sakamoto died, then there would be no drama. But Minakata knows, so saving Sakamoto will mean more than saving one man's life; it will mean changing history.
No. Of course, anything Minakata does, no matter how small, will change history - that is the fascination of time jumps. I keep thinking of his work in the red-light district. Due to venereal disease and failed abortions, many girls and women would probably have died rather early. Now, Minakata's wonder medicine is working against this high mortality. So the effect must be strong. It would be different, had he landed, say, in a rural area in Hokkaido, where we could imagine old age being the usual cause of death...Gitik wrote: We also cannot predict "full changing of history effect" due to Kiichi´mother and her side-story.
Seconded with Saki. It is because her hairstyle typical for young girl. There are different hairstyles of several meanings. Maybe more info about typical hairstyle you can learn in Atsu-hime, I remember that they are choosing "the right hairstyle for Atsu-hime" at one episode. It is brilliant part. Courtesans (as you can notice in JIN) have always very decorative style of hairstyles. From my JIN research: http://www.ginacolliasuzuki.com/spot-a-prostitute.htmlA.N.JELL wrote:I think it's Saki... though i'm not 100% sureSakari wrote: Found this when searching for the manga: But I don't know whether that's Saki or Nokaze...
Can someone translate this Manga/Liveaction character chart please~
I think a lot of us have felt that way since about ep. 2 or 3. But from the preview for next episode it appears Jin might have finally come to that conclusion himself.A.N.JELL wrote:I think so toocitrone wrote:For the ep 9 preview, Jin's headaches remind me the first eps where they find the BRRRR!!! lets say little thing!
Maybe who time traveled was the JIN himself????
But wouldn't that mean that Jin operated on himself in episode 1? Sounds weird. Of course, time travel is weird...citrone wrote: Maybe who time traveled was the JIN himself????
Being twice at one place is weird. In Potter series, there is something like it possible. But Rowling´s explanation of altering history is totally weird and contains twisted nonsense.Sakari wrote:But wouldn't that mean that Jin operated on himself in episode 1? Sounds weird. Of course, time travel is weird...citrone wrote: Maybe who time traveled was the JIN himself????
On the other hand, the bandaged patient of episode 1 had wounds that might have resulted from an assassination attempt. Sakamoto?
But where did Formalin-kun come from? And where is he/she now?
Rewatching the staircase scene in episode 1: the patient was carrying the medical bag, yes. But I thought his voice was Sakamoto's. The voice is heard because the patient says he has to go back to "that world"...Gitik wrote:... the patient had had to know what he needed to find and took the the basic medical stuff like a doctor
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