What dramas are you currently watching?

11 Jul 2009, 08:31 #21461

Waldo T wrote:I'm curious. Who is this girl?

It's my attempt at a flattering self portrait.

Actually she's Imoto Ayako.
[image]

She's a regular comedian on a NTV show called "Sekai no Hate Made Itte Q!"

Check her out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syAEdjAx3TQ&NR=1

11 Jul 2009, 10:34 #21462

Anime Dad wrote:

Yeah, that was the one thing that bugged me... she was clearly a nice girl, so why did she put up with that dropkick for so long?

It's the maternal instinct that comes out. You see a guy who can't help himself, so you try to help him. Usually occurs when you have feelings for the guy, or have a history with him.

What's great is that you see Yui's character getting annoyed with him, and she even "lectures" and lashes out in a way that makes him feel useless (we don't see these scenes, just hear about them when she tells her girlfriend), so she's aware that he's no good... but that instinct is still there, so she's still helping.

11 Jul 2009, 11:43 #21463

Anime Dad wrote:

Yeah, that was the one thing that bugged me... she was clearly a nice girl, so why did she put up with that dropkick for so long?

I think she described the good point of their relationship early on to Champy. Unlike most relationship depicted (in Japan) where the female is dependent/subservient to her male partner in some way, in their relationship, they are free to do what they like with little interference and pressure from each other. It's hard to imagine a normal, conventional salaryman being ok with his girlfriend/wife running off to act and do part-time most of the time. And I think they would have shared some common interests and understanding too, both of them in creative professions... And he is her friend too, she wouldn't be nearly as likeable a character if she deserted him just because he is "no good". I imagine writers in general inevitably have their down time, so even though I didn't like him at first, I can sympathize with his plight.

11 Jul 2009, 14:18 #21464

Anime Dad wrote: why did she put up with that dropkick for so long?

LOL, "dropkick." :rofl:

:boot:

:hehe:

11 Jul 2009, 14:49 #21465

Eve wrote:

Is it subtitled? Or are you watching the raws?

Ive been looking for it is why.

I like that type of drama.

***have a small brain with limited space*** :beaten:

Welcome to my world :mrgreen:
There are softsubs for all episodes and hardsubs up to episode 4 or 5 - on d-addicts

11 Jul 2009, 23:27 #21466

Wynter wrote:It's the maternal instinct that comes out. You see a guy who can't help himself, so you try to help him. Usually occurs when you have feelings for the guy, or have a history with him.

What's great is that you see Yui's character getting annoyed with him, and she even "lectures" and lashes out in a way that makes him feel useless (we don't see these scenes, just hear about them when she tells her girlfriend), so she's aware that he's no good... but that instinct is still there, so she's still helping.

Good observation... Guess it's easy when you're on the outside looking in, but that's always the case when watching a drama, ne? :beaten:

12 Jul 2009, 00:34 #21467

bmwracer wrote:
Good observation... Guess it's easy when you're on the outside looking in, but that's always the case when watching a drama, ne? :beaten:

Unless you have a serious issue, where you think you ARE part of the drama you're watching. :sweat:

>_>

<_<

On Topic: Finished epi 4 yesterday. I'll probably watch another two episodes after I finish posting here.

12 Jul 2009, 06:16 #21468

EstherM wrote:

Welcome to my world :mrgreen:
There are softsubs for all episodes and hardsubs up to episode 4 or 5 - on d-addicts

Guess I'll have to wait till D-addicts have the rest. :puppydog:

shari wrote:
Actually she's Imoto Ayako.

Love the eyebrows in the clip on Youtube.

12 Jul 2009, 06:47 #21469

Wynter wrote:On Topic: Finished epi 4 yesterday. I'll probably watch another two episodes after I finish posting here.

That's pretty leisurely for you... ;)

I wolfed down the drama in about a day. :beaten:

12 Jul 2009, 07:14 #21470

Up thru epi 8 of Shiroi Haru definitely a keeper up to this point! :applaud:

12 Jul 2009, 09:22 #21471

Im on ep 3 of Suika.

It's unusual plot is really working for me.

And its been awhile since Ive watched a drama and not just anime. :victory:

12 Jul 2009, 10:01 #21472

bmwracer wrote:
That's pretty leisurely for you... ;)

I wolfed down the drama in about a day. :beaten:

LOL! Actually, I would have been done today, except my sister wanted to re-watch Wedding Planner again. So we started watching it and got through to epi 10 before deciding we needed a break. :beaten:

I'll prolly finish Muri na Renai either tonight, or tomorrow.

12 Jul 2009, 10:02 #21473

Eve wrote:Im on ep 3 of Suika.

It's unusual plot is really working for me.

And its been awhile since Ive watched a drama and not just anime. :victory:

Hey you! What happened to Churasan?!

12 Jul 2009, 10:49 #21474

Eve wrote:Im on ep 3 of Suika.

It's unusual plot is really working for me.

I liked this one. All the odd folks living at "Happiness San-cha" was a nice change from the usual stuff. :applaud: [/list:u]

12 Jul 2009, 11:22 #21475

gaijinmark wrote: I liked this one. All the odd folks living at "Happiness San-cha" was a nice change from the usual stuff. :applaud: [/list:u]

I agree.... Suika is a great slice-of-life drama...Kobayashi Satomi impresses me more and more every time I see her...

12 Jul 2009, 20:57 #21476

gaijinmark wrote: I liked this one. All the odd folks living at "Happiness San-cha" was a nice change from the usual stuff. :applaud: [/list:u]

Yes indeed! :mrgreen:

Wynter wrote:

Hey you! What happened to Churasan?!

Made it through disc 6 and lost steam... :sweat:

12 Jul 2009, 23:55 #21477

Eve wrote:

Made it through disc 6 and lost steam... :sweat:

But you haven't even gotten to the good part! :beatyou:

On Topic: I was only able to watch Muri na Renai to episode 6 last night. Will be watching more after I shower.

13 Jul 2009, 00:34 #21478

Eve wrote:

Made it through disc 6 and lost steam... :sweat:

If you are up to it, jump ahead to disc 8. You will not have missed anything. This is where the real story begins.

Spoiler — click to reveal

This disc begins with the enitre family going out to listen to Keitatsu in his first recital. keibun overshadows him. Eri has decided that she will run away to Tokyo the next morning. Try to wait until you meet the Tokyo group before you give up.

13 Jul 2009, 01:47 #21479

Wynter wrote:On Topic: I was only able to watch Muri na Renai to episode 6 last night. Will be watching more after I shower.

Need any help with that? :beaten:

13 Jul 2009, 08:53 #21480

Wynter wrote:

But you haven't even gotten to the good part! :beatyou:

OK OK I'll bring the spindle back to the coffee table. :bow: :bow:

ralphm1999 wrote:

If you are up to it, jump ahead to disc 8. You will not have missed anything. This is where the real story begins.

Spoiler — click to reveal
This disc begins with the enitre family going out to listen to Keitatsu in his first recital. keibun overshadows him. Eri has decided that she will run away to Tokyo the next morning. Try to wait until you meet the Tokyo group before you give up.

Thanx Ralph,
I was just wondering where I could skip forward too. Thank you. :mrgreen: i

ok, guys, I'll try again as soon as I finish ep 3 of Suika which is terrific! :thumbsup:

@Beem-How kind of you to offer help to a fellow jdorama member.
This is such a nurturing forum. :hehe:

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