What dramas are you currently watching?

Cerebus wrote:Talking of brilliant shows, I'm just about to watch the final episode of Shiroi Haru. I'll try and be manly and not shed a tear, but I doubt I'll succeed.

I'm curious what your thoughts will be after the last episode....

Anime Dad wrote:

Yep :) Did you see my comment about him in Mama Chari Deka?

I don't think so. I'll have to look for it.

Wynter wrote:

No, that part was expected.

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It was when Kahori commits suicide.

It happened in epi 6 or 7. I was shocked, because there were still 4-5 episodes left to go.

Totally reminded me of the Alfred Hitchcock movie

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Psycho since both lead characters met a tragic ending

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Cerebus wrote:

That was a real shock. Aoi Tori is brilliant show, one of the best I've seen.

Talking of brilliant shows, I'm just about to watch the final episode of Shiroi Haru. I'll try and be manly and not shed a tear, but I doubt I'll succeed.

I love how they shot on location. You really get to see the part of Japan most dramas don't show (ie outside the main, bustling cities).

gaijinmark wrote:Yeah, I remember when that happened.

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At first I expected them to find her on a ledge below or something. And you're right, I kept thinking, "This thing's barely half over! She can't be dead!!"

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Exactly my reaction! I may have a long review for this drama. There are so many things that go through my mind. I don't think I can overcome the complex character of Kahori. Every time I think of her my opinion changes.

sadacori wrote:

Totally reminded me of the Alfred Hitchcock movie

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Psycho since both lead characters met a tragic ending

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He was a pioneer in that he kills off the female in Psycho half way through the movie, throwing the audience in confusion.

Can't wait for your review, Wyn!

Might watch some old-school drama tonight if I have time.

sadacori wrote:Can't wait for your review, Wyn!

Me too. I adore the male star of Aoi Tori but knowing its sadness I havent seen it. :sweat:

Watched another ep Dr. Koto's clinic last night.

This time he did surgery on himself in the woods! Gotta love it! :hehe:

Didn't get around to watch Episode 2 of Ninkyo Helper... Was watching the Dodgers blitz the Giants. :mrgreen:

^from all the above posts I gather that both Aoi Tori and Shiroi Haru are must sees. Added to my watching list (well Shiroi Haru was already on there)!

bmwracer wrote:Didn't get around to watch Episode 2 of Ninkyo Helper... Was watching the Dodgers blitz the Giants. :mrgreen:

Which is obvisouly more important than a SMAP dude drama. So, Kusanagi has been forgiven :mrgreen: ? And did you like the first episode?

EstherM wrote:Which is obvisouly more important than a SMAP dude drama. So, Kusanagi has been forgiven :mrgreen: ? And did you like the first episode?

I thought it was ho-hum... I was more interested in Natsukawa Yui's power chick character. :victory:

I watched 2 more episodes of Trick, Abe Hiroshi is a genius.

-Dave

desert-raven wrote:I watched 2 more episodes of Trick, Abe Hiroshi is a genius.

He's one heck of an actor. :victory:

bmwracer wrote:
He's one heck of an actor. :victory:

He was very good in Happily EVer After playing a brute. A bit of a departure from his regular roles.

I've just finished a couple of dramas.

Shiroi Haru.
I nearly didn't try this after reading the description as is not the sort of thing I'd normally watch. But as it starred Abe Hiroshi and Yoshitaka Yuriko and was written by the person responsible for KDO I though I'd give it a go, and I'm so glad I did.

Abe Hiroshi continues to prove he is the best actor on Japanese TV at the moment, playing the strong but silent Haruo, and Ohashi Nozomi is also excellent as the 9 year old Sachi and gives one of the most naturalistic child performances I've seen for some time. They're helped greatly by the script, which allows Abe Hiroshi to remain taciturn and to expertly silently emote his way through most scenes without the need for any unnecessary dialogue (I suspect the part was written especially for him). Sachi is also superbly and realistically written, not once does she say a line that only an adult would say and remains heartbreakingly innocent throughout.

Sentimental? definitely, but never manipulative or mawkish, it's one of those dramas which is likely to stay with you long after it has finished. It had this old cynic wiping away the tears on more than one occasion. The only issues where that Yoshitaka Yuriko's character is rather under written and acts mainly as a plot device and that the ending was rather random and very abrupt.

Highly recommended.


Watashitachi no kyokasho.
A school/courtroom/mystery dorama which, as I've said before, is a real Curate's egg, good and bad in parts. It works best when dealing with Kanno Miho's personal relationships (I wish they spent more time on these) and the mystery plot which is less full of holes and not as implausible as most Japanese TV mysteries.

The worst part is Itoh Atsushi, a truely rotten actor playing a truely annoying character, but he is what the fast forward button was invented for. It's also full of incredible long and incredibly dull monologues, and the sub plot involving the head mistress' son is plain dumb, but on the whole it kept me watching, just.

Despite its complete lack of subtlety I think LIFE is a much better examination of bullying in Japanese schools.

Cerebus wrote:I've just finished a couple of dramas.

Shiroi Haru.
I nearly didn't try this after reading the description as is not the sort of thing I'd normally watch. But as it starred Abe Hiroshi and Yoshitaka Yuriko and was written by the person responsible for KDO I though I'd give it a go, and I'm so glad I did.

Abe Hiroshi continues to prove he is the best actor on Japanese TV at the moment, playing the strong but silent Haruo, and Ohashi Nozomi is also excellent as the 9 year old Sachi and gives one of the most naturalistic child performances I've seen for some time. They're helped greatly by the script, which allows Abe Hiroshi to remain taciturn and to expertly silently emote his way through most scenes without the need for any unnecessary dialogue (I suspect the part was written especially for him).

Yeah, Abe didn't really have a whole lotta dialog, but his performance was just as powerful and convincing.

The only issues where that Yoshitaka Yuriko's character is rather under written and acts mainly as a plot device and that the ending was rather random and very abrupt.

I agree totally here.

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Were you disappointed by the ending?

The ending WAS quite abrupt: none of the characters or the viewers were allowed to mourn or appreciate Abe's character at all... He dies, they're at his grave, life goes on, end of drama... :(

will watch Karei-naru Spy ep 3 & 4 tonight. :victory: :victory: :victory:

was waiting for its subs but could not resist those beautiful eyes on my ava that looked at me with :shakehead: everytime i wrote about other dramas i watched. :sweat:

issy wrote:was waiting for its subs but could not resist those beautiful eyes on my ava that looked at me with :shakehead: everytime i wrote about other dramas i watched. :sweat:

You need to change avatars then. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
I agree totally here.

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Were you disappointed by the ending?

The ending WAS quite abrupt: none of the characters or the viewers were allowed to mourn or appreciate Abe's character at all... He dies, they're at his grave, life goes on, end of drama... :(

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The ending was very disappointing. I wouldn't have had a problem with his death if is was more skillfully done, but the scriptwriter really let himself down with this one. Random bad actor turns up, stabs him, end of story, it was just so meaningless. And I agree about the lack of mourning.

Cerebus wrote:

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The ending was very disappointing. I wouldn't have had a problem with his death if is was more skillfully done, but the scriptwriter really let himself down with this one. Random bad actor turns up, stabs him, end of story, it was just so meaningless. And I agree about the lack of mourning.

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I suppose you could make the claim that's how life is and that it moves on, but I don't think that was their point... It was a just an abrupt and cruel ending to a very very good drama.

If he hadn't died, I was looking forward to a sequel.

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bmwracer wrote:
You need to change avatars then. :beaten:

huh? HIDOI :puppydog:

maybe i do it if you change yours first. :hehe:

:victory:

ps. EP3 is Hillarious. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

issy wrote:huh? HIDOI :puppydog:

maybe i do it if you change yours first. :hehe:

:victory:

But mine doesn't glare at me if watch other dramas. :beaten: