What dramas are you currently watching?

If it's a coin toss between Utahime & Tiger & Dragon I think I'd go with Utahime.

I'll never say a bad word about Tiger & Dragon. Everyone in it was top notch. And the show went along like block busters.

And best of all... it introduced me to Rakugo (Japanese comic storytelling).

But as I said when I first watched it... it frustrated the heck out of me.

Watching it you will get a laugh. But if you're not very familiar with Japanese pop culture... with the style of Rakugo itself... with the Japanese language... you're only gonna get -- at best -- 50% of the jokes.

The folks who did the subs tried to explain as many of the jokes, references, and puns as they could. But it's not the same.

The rule is... if you have to explain a joke, it's not funny. You might get someone to say; "Oh!". But you won't get a laugh.

Bus Stop is just a nice bit'o'fluff. A romantic comedy featuring a classic beauty and a baggy pants comic. Such an unlikley couple... can they really fall in love??? You know the drill.

I enjoyed it. But then again, it feeds into my daydreams.

sadacori wrote:s it that good? I guess it takes a while to get into because I was a bit bored from watching the special. I'll give it another go once I finish the invisible queue that I have. Or when I'm in the mood, which is how I seem to watch dramas these days..

Well, I've never seen Utahime, so I can't say which is better, but I really enjoyed T&D.

@Geez: Solid point. I didn't get a lot of the jokes either, but I got enough to thoroughly enjoy myself. :)

On Topic: Kita no Kuni Kara epi 5. I've been too busy burning it for people that I haven't had the time to watch further. :doh: :beaten:

marspeach wrote:The two main kids, Takaki Yuuya and Miura Haruma, are the best but Yuuya looks way too young and Haruma is too pretty-boy with a horrible hairstyle. And they can't act, of course.

Of course.

Seems lately all the girlies are in heat about that Haruma gal, er, guy... They probably wanna look like her, er, him... It'll be at least another 5-7 years before he starts shaving his legs, er, face... :beaten:

Why am I watching it?

Train Wreck Syndrome apparently.

Gonzo episode 4

After reading the rave reviews of this drama, I expected more. I found it a bit too slow, and while well-acted, character development was ... not that impressive. This role really suits Uchino Masaaki, or he made it seem that way. There is a very realistic feel to this show. Hopefully the development will pick up a bit.

Episode 7 was great. It's good to see Ikewaki Chizuru again, even if it's only for 1 episode.

Finished ep 4 of Omiai Kekkon Real good so far. :applaud:

Wynter wrote:

GASP! Girl, screw Utahime! you have to watch T&D!!!

On Topic: Alrighty, so episode 5 of Kita no Kuni Kara. I think I finally got the title right lol

You know what I love about these dramas. The slow, progressive ways in which the characters develop. Can't get any more real than that.

To me I think both dorama is interesting. At first episode I think it was really boring en almost stop watching for both dorama, but after a few episode it become really interesting en can't stop watching. It sure make me laugh out loud.

For Utahime, I really like the ending, I think it's a perfect ending. If it's the other way around I think it won't be as good as it is.

En for Tiger & Dragon, I don't really understand the joke that they tell tnere, but still it's make me laugh out loud. I haven't watch the SP though, b'coz I don't know if there's any, xp. I wonder what the story is all about.

Try to watch Shika Otoko awoniyoshi now because Tamaki hiroshi play there, but after 2 episode I feel a bit bore, en can't continue

Up thru epi 6 of Omiai Kekkon It had flattened out a little with episode 4, but episode 5 "The Lighter" was the best one yet. :applaud:

xploring wrote:Gonzo episode 4

After reading the rave reviews of this drama, I expected more. I found it a bit too slow, and while well-acted, character development was ... not that impressive. This role really suits Uchino Masaaki, or he made it seem that way. There is a very realistic feel to this show. Hopefully the development will pick up a bit.

Episode 7 was great. It's good to see Ikewaki Chizuru again, even if it's only for 1 episode.

Feel the same way about it until Ikewaki Chizuru made an appearance and I haven't moved on since watching episode 7 :beaten:.

Call me crazy, somehow Uchino Masaaki as Gonzo reminds me of Taichi of TOKIO..

Ditching Gonzo (for now) for Utahime. Episode 2.
That evil gay looking enka guy looks mighty familiar. Is he one of the comedians in "Haneru no tobira"?

Geezer wrote:
Bus Stop is just a nice bit'o'fluff. A romantic comedy featuring a classic beauty and a baggy pants comic. Such an unlikley couple... can they really fall in love??? You know the drill.

I enjoyed it. But then again, it feeds into my daydreams.

really? thats a good one?

finished up my boss my hero, not bad

karin-chan wrote:

really? thats a good one?

Fluff is the perfect way to described Bus Stop. Nothing orginal whatsoever, but enjoyable if you're in the right sort of mood.

Up to ep 7 of Utahime, which improves every episode, especially as the plot has really kicked in and the wackiness level has been reduced. I'm glad I stuck with this one.

Koori no Sekai - Episode 4.

tofuuuuu wrote:

Feel the same way about it until Ikewaki Chizuru made an appearance and I haven't moved on since watching episode 7 :beaten:.

The last 3 episodes are much more ... satisfying than the first 6. There are some unexpected revelations and twists (at least for me), so ... hopefully you won't be disappointed by them.

Just watched Tiger and Dragon episode 3

I don't get all the jokes (and don't expect to) but I still find this series very enjoyable. Plenty of laughs along with stimulating food for thoughts too. Sometimes it's just the little things that made me laugh, and those are the best kind of comedy for me. I love listening to stories as a kid, so this series is right up my alley. The rakugo story, with re-enactions, are quite easy to understand, and I really like how the 2 stories are linked in each episode too. I didn't find Nagase Tomoya very good in other series, but in this, he was close to being perfect as Tora. Looking forward to episode 4. :woot:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rakugo

xploring wrote:

The last 3 episodes are much more ... satisfying than the first 6. There are some unexpected revelations and twists (at least for me), so ... hopefully you won't be disappointed by them.

Just watched Tiger and Dragon episode 3

I don't get all the jokes (and don't expect to) but I still find this series very enjoyable. Plenty of laughs along with stimulating food for thoughts too. Sometimes it's just the little things that made me laugh, and those are the best kind of comedy for me. I love listening to stories as a kid, so this series is right up my alley. The rakugo story, with re-enactions, are quite easy to understand, and I really like how the 2 stories are linked in each episode too. I didn't find Nagase Tomoya very good in other series, but in this, he was close to being perfect as Tora. Looking forward to episode 4. :woot:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rakugo

:victory: one of my favourite series! I had it for ages on my computer before I actually watched it, I simply couldn't image how this could work out.

On topic: I will be checking out the 1st episodes of a few Taigas this week and continue to watch YAOH (on which I don't have an opinion yet).

I didn't watch any dramas or anything yesterday because I had other things to do. Boo hoo!!! Usually I at least try to get one in somewhere. Hmm, I did skim through the first ep of Room of King before I went to bed, if that counts. It seemed funny, but really weird and totally random. Didn't really flow but I guess that was the point. Plus I didn't technically watch it, only kept skipping through just to get an idea. A weird ending sequence too.

EstherM wrote:

:victory: one of my favourite series! I had it for ages on my computer before I actually watched it, I simply couldn't image how this could work out.

I didn't want to try it for a long time too, with the promo picture/poster looking so serious, and not sure whether I would be able to understand it. Glad I finally watch this. :)

Tiger and Dragon episode 4 was very funny. :hehe: This must be one of the best comical series I have watched, right up there with Ohsama no resutoran and Odoru Daisousasen. It's not just funny but also quite insightful too, which I like very much. I think I will try to find Rakugo stories to read. While the series made the stories tremendously entertaining, the stories themselves were interesting too...

Up thru epi 8 of Omiai Kekkon At first I thought they could have gotten somebody other than Santamaria for this. But now, I think he's exactly right for this part. :applaud:

I've started watching my boss my hero and I like it so far! It's sooo funny :rofl:

Watched episode 3 of Dragon Zakura and Yaou tonight. Currently watching episode 5 of Mop Girl right now.

Re watching My boss, My hero. I'd just like to stress how this is the BEST DORAMA EVER! in my opionion :)