Maou (The Devil)

Started by tofuuuuu · 12 May 2008 · 293 replies

Linked dramaMaou 2008 · TBS · 11.4%

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23 Jul 2008, 23:25 #141
Takoyama wrote:I watched the premiere but never watched the following episodes. I guess I didn't find it too interesting. I however, did record the episodes and will continue to do so. Perhaps I'll watch it later. Why the drop in ratings?


:hehe: sorry to have forced you here, but i'm curious about the drop in ratings too so your disinterest might give me some clue. for me the 1st episode was not strong enough too. it was a bit too anime-like for my liking with the overuse of eeevil glare. however, the second half was really well done. the 2nd episode was even better! that's why i'm surprised by single digits for the 3rd episode because in theory, a good previous episode will garner great ratings for the next.
Unfortunately they are up against Ghibli's Totoro, which usually steals the ratings of other shows on the same slot =T
Maybe its the summer season. Audience just don't like to think on hot Friday nights.
24 Jul 2008, 15:08 #142
Sorry for double posting but just posting some review posts by darkeyedwolf as guides incase anyone (else) were having sleepless nights thinking about the characters morality post-Maou. Lots of Spoilers so only recommended to those who have watched. Good discussions going on in the comments too:

Episode 1 - Episode 2 - Episode 3
27 Jul 2008, 09:53 #143
akusub has just released the softsub for episode 4.
27 Jul 2008, 21:55 #144
lotsa twists on episode 4..can't wait for the next episode!!
29 Jul 2008, 12:13 #145
Ep4 was great!!

Spoiler — click to revealAnyone has guesses of who is the person who took pictures of Naruse while he was smiling devilishly? And from the preview, seem like Naruse will also accept a tarot card in Ep5. Does that mean there's someone else, someone's more evil behind all these? Or did someone actually wanted/planned Naruse to take revenge to Serizawa, for a reason?


I'm loving all the mystery bits!! :dancing: haven't been so excited about a mystery suspense since Byakuyakou! btw, Byakuyakou received Best Drama award, but the ratings were also 10-14%. It was so excellent in many aspects, so I was also pondering abt the mediocre ratings. If I'm not mistaken, it was also on TBS friday night slot... I guess ppl doesn't stay home on Friday nights x)
29 Jul 2008, 17:06 #146
yanie_chan wrote:Ep4 was great!!

Spoiler — click to revealAnyone has guesses of who is the person who took pictures of Naruse while he was smiling devilishly? And from the preview, seem like Naruse will also accept a tarot card in Ep5. Does that mean there's someone else, someone's more evil behind all these? Or did someone actually wanted/planned Naruse to take revenge to Serizawa, for a reason?


I'm loving all the mystery bits!! :dancing: haven't been so excited about a mystery suspense since Byakuyakou! btw, Byakuyakou received Best Drama award, but the ratings were also 10-14%. It was so excellent in many aspects, so I was also pondering abt the mediocre ratings. If I'm not mistaken, it was also on TBS friday night slot... I guess ppl doesn't stay home on Friday nights x)

Maou's producer is the same man who directed Byakuyakou.
Spoiler — click to revealThe one who stalked Naruse was Ikehata, the bad reporter. The tarot card which was given to Naruse is a bad omen. "The Tower" card is the scariest card to receive because it does not have a positive interpretation. It means your dark secrets (or lies you are not aware of) will be revealed thus will lead to your own destruction. How ironic.. and a creepy coincedence to what's happening in real life too.
29 Jul 2008, 17:25 #147
tofuuuuu wrote:Maou's producer is the same man who directed Byakuyakou.

Ah, sou kaaa!! no wonder...

Spoiler — click to revealSo Ikehata knows evrything about Naruse's doing? Was this revealed in Ep4? Or is this something you know from Mawang, the original? Ahh, I guess it was a stupid question I asked. Most people already know what's gonna happen next thru the original K-drama huh xD
29 Jul 2008, 17:49 #148
yanie_chan wrote:
Ah, sou kaaa!! no wonder...

Spoiler — click to revealSo Ikehata knows evrything about Naruse's doing? Was this revealed in Ep4? Or is this something you know from Mawang, the original? Ahh, I guess it was a stupid question I asked. Most people already know what's gonna happen next thru the original K-drama huh xD

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i thought i was being vague but you just put both infos together yourself and came with that conclusion
Spoiler — click to revealwhich is spot on :applaud: I did saw Ikeheta in the bushes taking naruse's picture and it wasn't revealed in 4 that he knows about Naruse but he hinted he will dig it out.
31 Jul 2008, 15:31 #149
Just curious, is "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" also a significant song in Mawang? Or is this just something new added to the Japanese version?
31 Jul 2008, 15:57 #150
^yes. It was the mother's favourite song but it's not as significant as the Japanese version because there were other symbols/things that represents the lawyer's memories for his family (food & sweets). There was no harmonica in the Korean version though.
31 Jul 2008, 16:03 #151
Thanks! You're so quick, tofu^^
31 Jul 2008, 16:29 #152
maybe i'm like naruse, stalking you... :twisted:

i just happen to pop in here the moment you posted.
2 Aug 2008, 16:58 #153
just wanna share the full version of the theme song.. :victory:

Arashi - Truth
http://www.mediafire.com/?wznvumzsxb2
3 Aug 2008, 08:08 #154
Akusub has just released the softsub for episode 5.
3 Aug 2008, 22:52 #155
meoinkie2 wrote:just wanna share the full version of the theme song.. :victory:

Arashi - Truth
http://www.mediafire.com/?wznvumzsxb2


thanks so much :)
could u also upload in Megaupload??? :fingerscrossed:
4 Aug 2008, 00:12 #156
akira luver wrote:

thanks so much :)
could u also upload in Megaupload??? :fingerscrossed:


here..
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IA4C4RP5
4 Aug 2008, 01:19 #157
meoinkie2 wrote:just wanna share the full version of the theme song.. :victory:

Arashi - Truth
http://www.mediafire.com/?wznvumzsxb2


thanks for sahring!! i'm downloadint it rite now!!
5 Aug 2008, 01:23 #158
tthanks again meoinkie2 for sharing the MU link :woot:
6 Aug 2008, 05:36 #159
Ahhh I really have yet to watch this.
Just asking, but is it any good. I've heard different comments from different people, so I just want to know if anyone else thinks that its great.
6 Aug 2008, 09:52 #160
Katori wrote:Ahhh I really have yet to watch this.
Just asking, but is it any good. I've heard different comments from different people, so I just want to know if anyone else thinks that its great.

anyone else? there's no one else here but me :bonk:
its great, thought invoking, serious but gets you on the edge of your seat. some have described it "making you feel like shooting your head after each episode.. in a very good way" (air suicide? :beaten: ). just try to get past 1&2 at a go maybe you'll be intrigued enough to continue. Toma's character is pretty annoying though but he performed well.

and it got a kick ass theme song

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