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| | Title: | Garasu no kamen 1
ガラスの仮面
Glass mask 1 | | Telecast: | 1997-07-07 to 1997-09-15 |
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| | TV Station: | NTV | | Duration: | 11 Episodes
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| Synopsis |
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Based on the popular comic book saga of the same name created by Suzue Miuchi.
Its central figure is Maya Kitajima, an average high school girl with one remarkable talent--impersonating TV actors and actresses. As is often the case in this kind of story, Maya is "discovered" one day by Chigusa Tsukikage, a well-known actress who retired from the limelight after an accident that left her face terribly disfigured. The ailing actress sees Maya as her successor, who will one day perform the title role in a legendary play called "Kurenai Tennyo" (The Crimson Goddess), to which she owns the production rights. Having decided to pursue acting as a career, Maya leaves her mother and joins Tsukigage's company. The transition does not go smoothly, however, as Maya soon becomes the target of practical jokes at the hands of her jealous colleagues... | | getvcds |
| Soundtrack and Theme Songs (2) |
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| 1. | Calling [B'z] | [ LYRICS ] | | 2. | Polar Star Kimi Dake Shinjite [Harubara Yuuki] | |
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| Drama Reviews (4) |
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!!WARNING!!
The review section may contain spoilers! Please understand
that you may find out about this drama's endings and plots!
| | 1. | A very "Adachi Yumi" drama. [Rating: 7/10]
I like the drama cos I like Adachi Yumi since "Without Family".
This drama has strong manga element in its storyline, so it's a little like reading manga, since it's based on one. Therefore the storyline is a bit stereotype in some parts and exaggerating. But I can handle that. Afterall, it's a story to entertain , not to make believe. And the ending, it gives a hint that there will be a second part to it and of coz you will want to watch it.
Like in "Without Family" Adachi Yumi played a poor ordinary girl with an extraordinary life, her struggle to survive in the infamous acting industry. Adachi indeed fit the character well, cute yet ordinary, a little too short though. And she did a good job playing Maya I think, though sometimes her acting was a bit unnatural.
Other casts like Tanabe Seiichi, I began to like his character after the first few episodes. Not bad. Also, I like Kohashi Kenji and Matsumoto Megumi, a fair part they played in this drama. And not to forget Nogiwa Yoko, who played Tsukikage sensei. I like her part, despite of that wig which looked a bit weird on her and the black dress that she never changed.
Overall it's interesting, and I was hooked on it. Worth a watch. And if you are a big fan of Adachi like me, then you shouldn't miss it. | | Reviewed by kei_chan on 15 December 2002 | | 2. | Highly recommended for fans of Garasu No Kamen man [Rating: 9/10]
I LOVE IT! Finally, we can watch the manga comes to drama. Not very much different from the manga version, although some of Maya and Ayumi's play aren't viewed in the dorama version. But i highly recommend it for those of you who are big fans of Garasu No Kamen manga. | | Reviewed by alvi-j on 24 May 2005 | | 3. | She's all that [Rating: ?/10]
A sweet story of a girl struggling in the world of acting and plays. | | Reviewed by -=anna=- on 18 May 2006 | | 4. | Fun [Rating: 8/10]
Adachi Yumi steals the show as the charming and talented Maya.
The supporting cast is terrific as well in the anime/manga based story of a young actresses trials in her search for perfecting her art.
Very addictive. | | Reviewed by Eve on 25 January 2008 |
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| Comments From Users (20) |
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!!WARNING!!
This section may contain spoilers! Do not proceed if you
do not want to read about this drama's endings and plots!
| | 1. | Comments by tetsukei [Rating: 7/10]
A sweet story of a girl struggling in the world of acting and plays. Adapted from a shoujo manga, and stars the cute little Adachi Yumi.
Humour 4/10 Story 7/10 Actors 8/10 Music 6/10 | | 2. | Comments by 4julls [Rating: 9/10]
awesome !!!!
have read the comic ... so though got it without subs that i can understand hahahaha can follow it
nice act also ...
perhasp some will disagree dor masumi role ... think someone else ... ehmmm naohito fujiki ???
hahahahahha | | 3. | Comments by mizuno_takako [Rating: 9/10]
juz like wat the original comic had shown... the cast was nicely pick.... | | 4. | Comments by moonchyld [Rating: 7/10]
I wasn't able to watch all of its episodes, but I think it's a very deep and different kind o' drama... I heard it was based on a manga, but the author wasn't able to finish it b/c he died... | | 5. | Comments by dianilla [Rating: 7/10]
I want see there | | 6. | Comments by fybabe [Rating: 3/10]
I have been addicted to the manga since I was a little girl and of course, very excited to see the drama. But after watching 1 episode of this I realize that not all manga should be adapted to the screen. The imagination and fantasy of the manga is gone somehow... The female lead is really trying very hard but it's weird when I know that it's an 'actress' acting like a 'great actress'. And I don't think the male lead is macho/kakkoi enough to fit the character... somehow I was expecting an equivalent of a 'rich and powerful Richard Gere' kind of guy. :( | | 7. | Comments by miekomewf [Rating: 8/10]
Yumi-chan does a great jog as Maya ! | | 8. | Comments by d3bykwan [Rating: 7/10]
it is good but not as good as the manga,it's a kind'a boring | | 9. | Comments by krazeealiens [Rating: 10/10]
omg yumi and Seiichi lol sooo cute... too bad cuz i thought it was gunna be kenji... sniff sniff... i loved it great actors/actresses... lol i just loved it all around GREAT... | | 10. | Comments by hina-sama [Rating: 8/10]
Great drama ! the actors are good and chigusa-sensei in the drama really looks like the one in the manga version =p | | 11. | Comments by jica [Rating: 10/10]
Really really good | | 12. | Comments by sweet_tapioca [Rating: 9/10]
I didn't think I'd like this drama cause it's so old, but to my surprise, I love it. Maya was cute in the beginning, but her smile got on my nerve. I like Seiichi, he was really sweet. Only thing I have a prob with is the huge age and height difference between the 2, it was weird to watch. Do wish there is a more solid ending. | | 13. | Comments by Milano [Rating: 9/10]
Good story, brave actresses. Enjoyable. | | 14. | Comments by puny_bunny12 [Rating: 7/10]
The casting was a bit...different from what I expected. But overall, pretty interesting. | | 15. | Comments by norz [Rating: 9/10]
Great acting! and very entertaining brought back memories of hoshi no kinka with the over dramatic storyline lol the child actress is really great too | | 16. | Comments by Ikuko [Rating: 9/10]
Adachi Yumi is great, the story is very good like the manga! :-) | | 17. | Comments by Eve [Rating: 8/10]
Compelling and dramatic as the anime, Adachi Yumi and the rest of the cast give terrific performances. The only reason not to be marked higher was a slight repetitive quality in the final episodes. But really enjoyable certainly for a Do Your Best story. | | 18. | Comments by anzusaki [Rating: 8/10]
adachi yumi is such a great actress.. it's hard to ACT as an actress, but she did it greatly.. the love story a bit strange though,the actor who played as masami is too old for maya.. looks like a pedophillia | | 19. | Comments by oldasianguy [Rating: 10/10]
Great show...really engrossing!!!! | | 20. | Comments by pinkokoro [Rating: ?/10]
COMPLETE. |
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| Users who voted for this drama (4) |
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| 1. | alvi-j
i love the manga version very much!!! the dorama version is very good too. I love Tanabe Seiichi in this part. | | 2. | hina-sama
really great drama | | 3. | arashimania
I like the play of Adachi Yumi and Tanabe Seiichi !! Great performance!! | | 4. | chocofit
great as the manga and Yumi Adachi was so lovely and innocent. i wish to be as tough as Maya. i love the scene when Maya found out Sakurakoji's writing on blackboard and i dropped a little tears ;p |
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