What dramas are you currently watching?

bmwracer wrote:
That show was broadcast the past 11 weeks on KXLA-44... :)

I recorded it, only to find that someone had it for download (recorded from the same station) on D-Addicts. :banghead:

Yup. Yeah the uploader's copy is a TV-rip from the same channel. It happens. Thankfully recording such shows from broadcast TV don't cost much.

gaijinmark wrote:]Edit: Eve: I never noticed the matching ties and hankies, but then again, my idea of fashion is to always make sure I'm wearing the appropriate t-shirt. :ashamed:

:lol: The guy is hilarious with a new color "theme" each show, in yellow, bright pinks, and other eye catching shades.

Im sure your tee-shirt look is very sharp, dear. :patpat: ;)

gaijinmark wrote: I watched it when it was on channel 44. Nishida is great, but it's one of those dramas that doesn't have a real plot from beginning to end, every episode is a different story, I'm not a real big fan of that type. But Nishida is worth watching all by himself. [/list:u]Edit: Eve: I never noticed the matching ties and hankies, but then again, my idea of fashion is to always make sure I'm wearing the appropriate t-shirt. :ashamed: [/list:u]

Yeah it doesn't have a overarching plotline. I, too, prefer dramas with an honest plot progression but Nishida is too good to pass up...moreever, I like dramas that are set in shitomachi (downtown) like Tiger & Dragon and Asakusa Fukumaru Ryokan.

:applaud:

Just finished watching:
Densha Otoko
Nobuta Wo Produce
Kou Kou Kyoushin 2003

Pretty much rocked.
However I have to admit Kyoushin '03 was the most mind-blowing.
Just my opinion regarding storyline and drama portrayal.

I'm about to start watching:
Kou Kou Kyoushin 1993

and also the K-Drama:
Spring Waltz

Eve wrote:

Thats why Im looking forward to watching Brother Beat. I really enjoyed Second Chance. :thumbsup:

I really enjoyed Brother Beat. It was such a cute drama!

Geezer wrote:

Wynter

There's nothing more serious than comedy.

Touche. Fair enough.

I've read good recommendation to watch Yasashii Jikan on previous pages, so yes, I am now watching Yasashii Jikan. I'm on ep 9.

It's such a great dorama - very humane, with good casting, sceneries, theme song, and that forest clock cafe was so interesting-- grinding yr own coffee beans ....

I got this dorama last year from a friend, I wonder why it took me so long to watch such a great dorama ... Anyway thanks for recommendation.
:bow:

cori

Also watched the first 20 minutes of Koibumi and it seems like a depressing one so far. I'm not really in the mood for depressing, so I wonder why the heck I popped this one in. I guess the title threw me off.

Koibumi is a sad story... but I thought it was, by far, one of the best shows I've seen.

The acting was a major league cut above... and the story was very well told.

It is a love story.

Hana Yori Dango ep1..

Hana Kimi, Nobuta wo Produce, Stand Up, Taiyou no Uta

Geezer wrote:
Koibumi is a sad story... but I thought it was, by far, one of the best shows I've seen.

The acting was a major league cut above... and the story was very well told.

It is a love story.

Really?

That sounds very interesting. I'll hav to put it on my to watch list.
Im thinking of watching FRom THe North Country next.
I want some scenery too. :)

v1olet wrote:I've read good recommendation to watch Yasashii Jikan on previous pages, so yes, I am now watching Yasashii Jikan. I'm on ep 9.

It's such a great dorama - very humane, with good casting, sceneries, theme song, and that forest clock cafe was so interesting-- grinding yr own coffee beans ....

I got this dorama last year from a friend, I wonder why it took me so long to watch such a great dorama ... Anyway thanks for recommendation.
:bow:

Already on epi 9! I'm so jealous! I'm only at epi 5. I have so much other crap going on in life right now that I haven't had much time to watch it. But I totally agree with you about the drama tho. It's so calming! I'm sure it would heal me at the end of this week. :fingerscrossed:

Wynter wrote:

Already on epi 9! I'm so jealous! I'm only at epi 5. I have so much other crap going on in life right now that I haven't had much time to watch it. But I totally agree with you about the drama tho. It's so calming! I'm sure it would heal me at the end of this week. :fingerscrossed:

Dont rush through that one- Wyn-chan.
It is one of my all time favorite dramas! :applaud:

Geezer wrote:cori

Also watched the first 20 minutes of Koibumi and it seems like a depressing one so far. I'm not really in the mood for depressing, so I wonder why the heck I popped this one in. I guess the title threw me off.

Koibumi is a sad story... but I thought it was, by far, one of the best shows I've seen.

The acting was a major league cut above... and the story was very well told.

It is a love story.

I guess I shall continue it then. :) Unfortunately, I won't have time until the weekend. Perhaps I should have brought it to work today since I have nothing else to do..

Eve

I think you'll like Koibumi. And I'll bet the Norwegian will love it.

As to Kita no kuni kara (From the North Country). Totally different kind of show. But Jeez-Oh I loved it.

I've also noticed that there are references to it in a bunch of different shows. I guess it's been playing in re-runs for decades in Japan and it's become a part of everyone's shared experience. (Sort of like Star Trek for American kids) So whenever they want to poke fun at something sentimental, they start playing the theme music from Kita no kuni kara, or they have the character start writing a letter to someone in a voice over.

Jokes I never got until I saw the series... but jokes I see almost everywhere now.

If you ever find copies of the follow-up series and specials... holler. I'd love to see those. (They started airing the show in 1981, and they made the last special 3 years ago.)

Eve wrote:

Dont rush through that one- Wyn-chan.
It is one of my all time favorite dramas! :applaud:

Hai! I think you told me not to before when you recommended the drama to me, and I think my sub-conscious has your voice ringing about because (and this is rare) I AM taking my time... and I'm glad I am. There's a certain excitement that creeps up when I'm about to watch another episode, and I'm sure it stems from having a short break between each. Each time the excitement is renewed.

This really IS a great drama! Arigato gozaimasu! :glomp:

Wynter wrote:

Hai! I think you told me not to before when you recommended the drama to me, and I think my sub-conscious has your voice ringing about because (and this is rare) I AM taking my time... and I'm glad I am. There's a certain excitement that creeps up when I'm about to watch another episode, and I'm sure it stems from having a short break between each. Each time the excitement is renewed.

This really IS a great drama! Arigato gozaimasu! :glomp:

Well done, my dear!! :hug:

It makes me happy every time someone enjoys Yasashii. :mrgreen:
Watching it is a special experience.

Geezer wrote:Eve

I think you'll like Koibumi. And I'll bet the Norwegian will love it.

As to Kita no kuni kara (From the North Country). Totally different kind of show. But Jeez-Oh I loved it.


If you ever find copies of the follow-up series and specials... holler. I'd love to see those. (They started airing the show in 1981, and they made the last special 3 years ago.)

I'll be on the hunt for them. Have you seen all 24 eps of the original series?

As for Koibumi. I think that is coming off the shelf to be watched soon. :thumbsup:

Hana Yori Dango ep 3..

Proposal Daisakusen SP :dancing:

Wrapped up Proposal Daisakusen SP, loved every minute of it (wished we had more episodes though, despite the fact the show really doesn't have too much more to add, heh). I'm really hoping we get another really good romance drama sometime this year that'll be up to par with this one.

Also finished One Pound Gospel and Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi last weekend. Both were, while entertaining, forgettable series for the most part. Winter was just kinda bleh really, I'm hoping for some strong Spring shows!