i'm sorry it's just that show is too inspirational on a comic level...it's like a stand up comedian making a row over a political candidate or something...too much good material.
Downloading "Boku no Aruku Michi". I wanted to watch this primarily because I want to see how another of my favourite Swing Girls, Motokariya Yuika (the bespectacled trombone playing geek) was doing.
I don't see a thread for this drama. Has anyone watched it? Episode 4 is currently available, and subbed.
yeah i liked those shows too..but i can appreciate your reaction to Kisarazu...i loved it....but it is odd in a way that places it on different footing....of the three shows i think T&D is the most sophisticated in terms of story and collaboration b/n the characters.
the way of Kisarazu was filmed....was truly creative, and the humor...although different, in a certain way, i enjoyed it.... :applaud: :victory:
Starting on episode 1 of "Boku no Aruku Michi". As this drama is currently aired in Japan I won't be able to finish it in one go. Nevertheless I want to check out how Motokariya Yuika is doing.
thtl wrote:Starting on episode 1 of "Boku no Aruku Michi". As this drama is currently aired in Japan I won't be able to finish it in one go. Nevertheless I want to check out how Motokariya Yuika is doing.
Just finished episode 1 - interesting story, superb cast. I am, however, a little shocked by Yuika.
Not counting cameo appearances, I've seen 3 of the Swing Girls in action - Ms. Ueno, of course; Mizuta Fumiko (in "Nobuta wo Produce" and a couple of movies); and now Yuika. Mizuta has always played the same role of a renegade student; Ms. Ueno's characters all had similar appearances, but it's a tribute to her acting that the characters felt they were poles apart. Yuika, however, has a complete make over in this drama. In her previous roles Yuika has always been a high school student, albeit with different personalities. Here she becomes a college student, and acted the role superbly. She even had her hair permed (I think it's a wig) !
I look forward to subsequent episodes. The story is interesting enough to keep me going, and watching Yuika 'grow up' is certainly an added bonus for me.
Just finished watching episode 4 of "14 Sai no Haha". There are some dramas, such as "Gokusen", that basically tells a story in every episode so you don't feel frustrated having to wait another week for the next. The likes of "14 Sai no Haha" has just one plot (basically) and you have to clench your teeth waiting for the next episode, especially when you have to wait for someone to sub it too. Nevertheless I still find this drama worth waiting for.
Anime Dad wrote:Just watched Swing Girls....... yeah I know, it's a movie...... and a very enjoyable one at that! Definitely a feel-good movie, as Tu-san said.
Welcome to the "Swing Girls" fan club! :dancing:
[There isn't one really, but thank you for watching and enjoying this wonderful movie.]
Just raced through episodes 2 to 4 of "Boku no Aruku Michi". I wouldn't say this drama is riveting but I've enjoyed it so far. The plot is walking a fine line, I think. There is so much you can do with an autistic character to keep the show going, but not too far that it becomes insulting to people suffering from autism. It's interesting to see how the script-writer and producer walked that line.
Finished downloading, and then watched episode 4 of "Nodame Cantabile". This is a bloody amazing episode:
Spoiler — click to revealChiaki has finally lightened up and accepted S-Oke is basically a collection of Nodames, and that it's better to let go and let everyone enjoy the music. S-Oke's performance was amazing, as well as highly entertaining.
The nice thing about this drama is that it is so 'animated', you can understand the plot within knowing a word of Japanese. The music, of course, transcend all language barriers. Of course having the subs and understanding the finer points would be nice too.