What dramas are you currently watching?

Currently watching "Attention Please" (Ueto Aya).
Lovin' every minute of it!

I worked as hard as I could to stretch out Home Drama, because it was brilliant and I wanted it to last.

I just buzzed through Giragira in two sittings.

Not that the time was wasted. Sei Ashina looked fabulous through the whole series. And both Maho Nonami and Aki Nishihara had one episode guest shots as snotty patrons of our "Host" Club.

If your show is written by a backward 14 year old, it's always a good idea to have a couple of really fabulous looking ingenues come in an do a guest spot. It keeps the old guys watching.

Oh, I should also mention that I finished Koi No Chikara

http://jdorama.com/drama.674.htm

A wonderful Romantic Comedy. It took me about 3 episodes to really get into it, but once the actors found their feet with those characters, the show just took off for me.

Anime Dad wrote:Kita no kuni kara ep. 17.

The child actors in this are amazing!

Nakajima Tomoko, who played the little girl Hotaru, appears to have gone on to have a pretty decent career. But Yoshioka Hidetaka, who played older brother Jun, has compiled an acting resume that's just on a whole nother level. The guy has already won two Japan Academy awards for Best Actor for his work in the two Always films; he's also appeared in many other notable films since he was a little kid, including ones directed by Kurosawa Akira and Yamada Yoji; and to top it off, he was part of the ensemble cast of the Tora-san movies--the most prolific and successful film series in Japanese cinematic history. And he's not even 40 years old.

Geezer wrote:Oh, I should also mention that I finished Koi No Chikara

I'm currently halfway through this series. Fukatsu Eri in another excellent performance; she really has few peers.

shin2 wrote:

Nakajima Tomoko, who played the little girl Hotaru, appears to have gone on to have a pretty decent career. But Yoshioka Hidetaka, who played older brother Jun, has compiled an acting resume that's just on a whole nother level............ And he's not even 40 years old.

I am not surprised. He certainly started off with talent and experiencing great direction as a child. Im sure Kita Kuni must have made a deep impression.
Im taking a break from it though, Im on ep 17 too.
I needed something light. Still trying to get into Here Is Greenwood. On ep 4. Im thinking that perhaps it isnt just me being tired... :shakehead: THe story line lacks the cohesiveness of the anime.
Going for some really fluffy drama Im trying Yaoh. I mean how serious can a male host club be... :beaten:

shin2 wrote:

Nakajima Tomoko, who played the little girl Hotaru, appears to have gone on to have a pretty decent career. But Yoshioka Hidetaka, who played older brother Jun, has compiled an acting resume that's just on a whole nother level. The guy has already won two Japan Academy awards for Best Actor for his work in the two Always films; he's also appeared in many other notable films since he was a little kid, including ones directed by Kurosawa Akira and Yamada Yoji; and to top it off, he was part of the ensemble cast of the Tora-san movies--the most prolific and successful film series in Japanese cinematic history. And he's not even 40 years old.

Wow, that's quite a resume...

ON ep 3 of Yaoh.

It is silly but still catchy. The main character's quest to maintain dignity and integrity in the Host business might be a bit trite but it works. Ive done 3 eps in a row. SO there must be something........

finished watching Change! - a typical commoner-turned-politician drama. Nothing ground-breaking but really fun to watch...

its too short though - i wonder if there'll ever be a second season or a follow-up movie like what they did with Hero.

Eve wrote:ON ep 3 of Yaoh.

It is silly but still catchy. The main character's quest to maintain dignity and integrity in the Host business might be a bit trite but it works. Ive done 3 eps in a row. SO there must be something........

I stopped at episode two :sweat: the main character's hairdo made me do it. :nut:

Mei Chan no Shitsuji - Ep 6 heh heh

Atsu-Hime epi 7. Aoi-chan is so lovable. I don't think she's ever played a role I wasn't instantly attracted too!

And it's confirmed. I'm in love with Eita. It's such a gentle love, too, because it was subtle and sorta crept up. I mean, I spent an entire year insulting his ears, and yet now I'm so happy whenever he's on screen...

EstherM wrote:I stopped at episode two :sweat: the main character's hairdo made me do it. :nut:

Was Eita in it? :hehe:

bmwracer wrote:
Was Eita in it? :hehe:

No, though he could have fitted in nicely :victory:
But to satisfy my Eita cravings ILll be watching Voice episode 6 tonight - Shida Mirai is gueststarring :woot: :mrgreen:

Wynter wrote:Atsu-Hime epi 7. Aoi-chan is so lovable. I don't think she's ever played a role I wasn't instantly attracted too!

And it's confirmed. I'm in love with Eita. It's such a gentle love, too, because it was subtle and sorta crept up. I mean, I spent an entire year insulting his ears, and yet now I'm so happy whenever he's on screen...

And let's face it, you can't miss his ears with that samurai 'do ;)

He does a fine job in Atsu-hime too. I think you're gonna love it.. and probably finish before me. I've got 10 eps to go, but i'm waiting until I finish Kita no kuni kara to watch them.

EstherM wrote:
No, though he could have fitted in nicely :victory:
But to satisfy my Eita cravings ILll be watching Voice episode 6 tonight - Shida Mirai is gueststarring :woot: :mrgreen:

Another Eita fan! >>high 5s<<

Anime Dad wrote:

And let's face it, you can't miss his ears with that samurai 'do ;)

He does a fine job in Atsu-hime too. I think you're gonna love it.. and probably finish before me. I've got 10 eps to go, but i'm waiting until I finish Kita no kuni kara to watch them.

I'm taking my time with it. I try to put in two episodes a night. Tho all this Eita talk is making me want to watch more now.

EstherM wrote:

I stopped at episode two :sweat: the main character's hairdo made me do it. :nut:

It is a brutal do.... :shakehead:
But Im on ep 5 now. :ashamed:

Wynter wrote:Atsu-Hime epi 7. Aoi-chan is so lovable. I don't think she's ever played a role I wasn't instantly attracted too!

And it's confirmed. I'm in love with Eita. It's such a gentle love, too, because it was subtle and sorta crept up. I mean, I spent an entire year insulting his ears, and yet now I'm so happy whenever he's on screen...

I first saw Eita in Tokyo Friends... Did not think much of him then. Since i'm so easily distracted by beauty and a great singing voice, Otsuka Ai captured most of my attention.
However, after 50 episodes of Atsu Hime, I have come to have tremenduous respect for this actor in the brilliant interpretation he gave of Naogoro. Although Miyazaki Aoi must get credit for making this such a super spectacular success, I doubt it would be as great without Eita.

And seeing his ability to switch roles so smoothly as he did in Minna Mukashi Kodomo wa Datta it is clear why he has such a long filmography.

Also, is it my imagination or is he paired consistenly with the most talented and beautiful idols of the Japanese A group? Hmmm. Ai chan, Aoi chan and the best of the group, Kuninaka Ryoko.
:applaud:

Pretty Girls Ep 1... it sounds bad but I came across the description whilst searching through dramas and it sounded good, I really enjoyed the 1st ep can't wait to watch the next ^0^ and the theme tune is tres catchy lolz

ScrappedShinigami wrote:Pretty Girls Ep 1... it sounds bad but I came across the description whilst searching through dramas and it sounded good, I really enjoyed the 1st ep can't wait to watch the next ^0^ and the theme tune is tres catchy lolz

I liked it, too... Hard not to with Ryoko-chan in it. :mrgreen:

Though some people blame her for "ruining it." (see reviews) :shakehead:

bmwracer wrote:
I liked it, too... Hard not to with Ryoko-chan in it. :mrgreen:

Though some people blame her for "ruining it." (see reviews) :shakehead:

It was the reverse for me. Ryoko-san was the redeeming quality. Inamori Izumi totally ruined it for me. :bleh: