What dramas are you currently watching?

Thank you for your feedback, Shindou, tabana, and qilver. In fact you guys (gals) reminded me that Lunch Queen had not been completely subbed, and I hate to loose the momentum (of watching a dorama). So I turned to Jikou Keisatsu instead. I've just finished the first 2 episodes and find them very entertaining so far.

tabana wrote:From what I've heard N's Aoi are average to not good dramas. .

i've seen the first three episodes of this dorama...yeah it's pretty ho-hum...it's been done...it's unoriginal. satomi ishihara is gorgeous and all....but even the supporting cast members don't even at that much "umpf" to the story.

Tu_triky wrote:

i've seen the first three episodes of this dorama...yeah it's pretty ho-hum...it's been done...it's unoriginal. satomi ishihara is gorgeous in all....but even the supporting cast members don't even at that much "umpf" to the story.

thx for the LV and LG recommendations, triky - 2 first-class dramas right there :thumbsup:

Shindou wrote:

thx for the LV and LG recommendations, triky - 2 first-class dramas right there :thumbsup:

i'm glad you enjoyed them...those doramas are truly "classics." to use a cliche...they don't make them like that anymore. it's not surprising why sooooooo many ppl like both those doramas....they're enjoyable to watch.
it seems now that a lot more doramas are more about being star vehicles
and the stories are simply LACKING. i don't give a shiet if it has the latest boyband member or fine girl...if the story sux and they can't act...well, it won't be good.

in both Long Vacation and LG...the casts members were mostly in their 20s and 30s and i think the acting was a bit more seasoned...but more importantly....the screenwriting was solid.

it's like seeing a movie with a bunch of hip hop stars in it...yeah they're are a lot of famous ppl in it...but that doesn't mean it is going to be good.



ironically, today is the 10 year anniversary of Long Vacation's release.

K.T.Tran wrote:

I see. More Omurice with demiglauce or whatever the sauce is called lol.

demiglace sauce...yes..mmmmmm

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Tu_triky wrote:

i'm glad you enjoyed them...those doramas are truly "classics." to use a cliche...they don't make them like that anymore. it's not surprising why sooooooo many ppl like both those doramas....they're enjoyable to watch.
it seems now that a lot more doramas are more about being star vehicles
and the stories are simply LACKING. i don't give a shiet if it has the latest boyband member or fine girl...if the story sux and they can't act...well, it won't be good.

in both Long Vacation and LG...the casts members were mostly in their 20s and 30s and i think the acting was a bit more seasoned...but more importantly....the screenwriting was solid.

it's like seeing a movie with a bunch of hip hop stars in it...yeah they're are a lot of famous ppl in it...but that doesn't mean it is going to be good.



ironically, today is the 10 year anniversary of Long Vacation's release.

yep, a lot of these newer ones just feel more empty when you watch. 2005 was a pretty lacklustre year. i mean, there are some recent light dramas that are certainly entertaining to watch and pass the time (Hana Yori Dango's sorta like that) but you've certainly got a point about them not making them like they did in the late 90s. there's a lack of depth to the storyline and character development - feel much more shallow nowadays.

Orange Days was probably the last one i can recall that one could even say approached LG and LV but that's pretty much the only one. i'm hoping that the supposed upcoming pairing of KimuTaku and Matsu Nanako in either the summer or fall season will surprise me :fingerscrossed:

Shindou wrote:

yep, a lot of these newer ones just feel more empty when you watch. 2005 was a pretty lacklustre year. i mean, there are some recent light dramas that are certainly entertaining to watch and pass the time (Hana Yori Dango's sorta like that) but you've certainly got a point about them not making them like they did in the late 90s. there's a lack of depth to the storyline and character development - feel much more shallow nowadays.

Orange Days was probably the last one i can recall that one could even say approached LG and LV but that's pretty much the only one. i'm hoping that the supposed upcoming pairing of KimuTaku and Matsu Nanako in either the summer or fall season will surprise me :fingerscrossed:

indeed...although it may seem i'm agreeing with you merely to be complimentary but i feel much the same way...HYD was funny, I really liked Nobuta...but they don't have the distinction of being classics in my humble opinion.

It's funny that you mentioned Orange Days in your argument because I feel the EXACT same way, that it was the last recent dorama (2004) that really made a lasting impression on me....

and let me clue you in on something you might already know....

Long Vacation, Beautiful Life, and Orange Days -- all written by the same screenwriter, Eriko Kitagawa. go figure :)

Tu_triky wrote:

Long Vacation, Beautiful Life, and Orange Days -- all written by the same screenwriter, Eriko Kitagawa. go figure :)

hmm, didn't know that bit of trivia but now that you mention it, it definitely makes sense :woot:

guess I'll have to schedule watching Beautiful Life sometime soon then :bonk:

Shindou wrote:

hmm, didn't know that bit of trivia but now that you mention it, it definitely makes sense :woot:

guess I'll have to schedule watching Beautiful Life sometime soon then :bonk:

she also wrote other screenplays but i think these three are far and away her most respected work, all with the high televison ratings.

http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Kitagawa_Eriko

going for some action at the moment :hehe:

just finished Azumi yesterday night - compared with Satomi Hakkenden SP - this was much more entertaining :hehe: - that guy clothed in white (Saru i think his name was?) was deliciously evil :finger_devil:

Watching another action movie right now - Fulltime Killer (Andy Lau plays Lok Tak Wah - sound close enough to his normal name? :hehe: - opposite Sorimachi Takashi)

Tu_triky wrote:

she also wrote other screenplays but i think these three are far and away her most respected work, all with the high televison ratings.

http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Kitagawa_Eriko

ah, she wrote Over Time too? (i've only got the chinese subbed version of that so been sorta avoiding that :hehe: - need to set aside more time to watch those)

Shindou wrote:going for some action at the moment :hehe:

just finished Azumi yesterday night - compared with Satomi Hakkenden SP - this was much more entertaining :hehe: - that guy clothed in white (Saru i think his name was?) was deliciously evil :finger_devil:

Watching another action movie right now - Fulltime Killer (Andy Lau plays Lok Tak Wah - sound close enough to his normal name? :hehe: - opposite Sorimachi Takashi)

So you've seen Azumi and Azumi 2 now right? Which do you think is better?

Andy Lau's full name as I've heard it from my mom is something like Lu Duk Wah *if I remember right. Spelling I'm sure is wrong, but it sounds something like that*
Wasn't Sorimachi's character just named O in Full Time Killer? I'm still waiting for the movie to come in.

K.T.Tran wrote:

So you've seen Azumi and Azumi 2 now right? Which do you think is better?

Andy Lau's full name as I've heard it from my mom is something like Lu Duk Wah *if I remember right. Spelling I'm sure is wrong, but it sounds something like that*
Wasn't Sorimachi's character just named O in Full Time Killer? I'm still waiting for the movie to come in.

definitely Azumi :mrgreen: tho i like to think of it as one continuous story. looks like some of the actors in 1 got reincarnated as other ppl in 2 :beaten: :hehe:

Andy Lau is Lau Tak Wah (his character is Lok Tak Wah) and Sorimachi did indeed play O. It's actually quite a good movie - very stylish, feels somewhat like an art piece

Kisarazu Cat's Eye episode 8 released today on the J-TV tracker

Aquilo Aeolus wrote:
in fact I have to say I should have just not watched the movie and I would have given GTO 9.5/10 XD

with the movie errr 9/10 =P

dunno I seriously didn't get the movie someone either I'm dense or something could someone tell me? =P

I also checked gokusen but didn't really seem to like it as much as GTO or Densha Otoko any other recommendation? (lol is it wrong for a guy to actually like romance/comedy (chickflicks) rather than action?

yea, the movie was rather confusing for me the first time i watched it. the pacing definitely felt different and it just felt out of place somehow.

if u like romance/comedy, try love generation or long vacation - those are two of the best ones out there IMO

K.T.Tran wrote:

So you've seen Azumi and Azumi 2 now right? Which do you think is better?

Andy Lau's full name as I've heard it from my mom is something like Lu Duk Wah *if I remember right. Spelling I'm sure is wrong, but it sounds something like that*
Wasn't Sorimachi's character just named O in Full Time Killer? I'm still waiting for the movie to come in.

saw A1 with subs, and A2 without....but aya did a good job and looked good kickin arse... :say_yes: :bonk:

Tu_triky wrote:

i've seen the first three episodes of this dorama...yeah it's pretty ho-hum...it's been done...it's unoriginal. satomi ishihara is gorgeous and all....but even the supporting cast members don't even at that much "umpf" to the story.

That's pretty much what I've heard. =T I saved it for later, but it's not high on my list. Might watch Sentou no Musume before that.

Thought I'd give Fukada Kyoko another chance in friends...

finished ep 1 & 2 and so far, her acting's worse than it was in SOS :headscratch:. probably feels augmented since she's the lead in this series. Not to be harsh but her attempts at acting cute come off more often as dumb than cute. the premise of the story is rathering interesting but even that and Won Bin's acting don't quite make up for her clear lack of acting abilities in this series

ah well, only 2 eps left

tabana wrote:
That's pretty much what I've heard. =T I saved it for later, but it's not high on my list. Might watch Sentou no Musume before that.

she's maturing into a lovely young woman and she's amazing and all..but this drama is a vehicle to increase her fame or perhaps to capitalize on it..but from an artistic point of view ...the story is rather average and not very compelling...alot of the convetions seen in other doramas are rehashed in this one.

Shindou wrote:Thought I'd give Fukada Kyoko another chance in friends...

finished ep 1 & 2 and so far, her acting's worse than it was in SOS :headscratch:. probably feels augmented since she's the lead in this series. Not to be harsh but her attempts at acting cute come off more often as dumb than cute. the premise of the story is rathering interesting but even that and Won Bin's acting don't quite make up for her clear lack of acting abilities in this series

ah well, only 2 eps left

her talent is limited and her acting skills have not matured despite her many dramas, i think.

the only drama i didn't mind her in was otousand because she was accompanied by a star studded cast of females who more than made up for her one dimensional acting...

her portrayals are not even believable man.

other rising stars are more than outshining her in the acting department these days.