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Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:40 pm Post subject:
DenisKoh wrote:
Just finished watching the whole series in a day. Certainly this is not your regular drama. Seeing this drama is based on a real-life story, there are bound to be lessons to be learnt and values to be pondered. It certainly done well in that department which sets it apart from other series of the same tear-jerking genre...
The theme is definitely not new and has been done to death...
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on a very impressive first post. Love the pun about being "...done to death.", or is it? (a pun, I mean)
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Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:44 pm Post subject:
thtl wrote:
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on a very impressive first post. Love the pun about being "...done to death.", or is it? (a pun, I mean)
No pun intended. lol
Actually I have been around for quite awhile. It's either I didn't register until today or my previous account is purge due to long period of not logging on.
Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 42 Location: Indonesia Country:
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 8:10 pm Post subject:
jess wrote:
@calmriver: glad to hear that this drama has been so meaningful for you. encourage your sis to be as strong as aya yeah ? I love jdramas in the sense that it kinda pulls you from your hectic lifestyle to look at some things that you have neglected. I learnt alot too
yeah...those are the reasons why i really like doramas (some of em) because they are encouraging and meaningful, not only for your eyes but your heart as well...
Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 526 Location: New York Country:
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:55 pm Post subject:
Is interesting to see these conflicting ideas/comments.
As someone living in the united states as many here (or in any country that's not Japan) to noticed that these dramas have as much or even better moral/message in such a short period of time, all the while entertaining.
However the funny thing is, that from what I have been told (many sources, from people currently living there, or that used to) that these dramas are actually watched mostly by girls, and hardly any guys do watch them (those that do, don't talk about it or deny it).
Now, I wonder if there is a topic regarding this (would actually take the time to read it) is it because they find it girlish?(which is odd since real life would then fit as girlish too) is it they to macho to admit it? (like some guys in the states saying they don't listen to justin timberlake when they do hehe), or just cause they find it dumb and just prefer their sexual mangas and anime?
Just something interesting to find out.
Thanks. _________________
"For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not, none will suffice."
Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 256 Location: In front of my computer Country:
Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:47 pm Post subject:
TaintedWisdom wrote:
However the funny thing is, that from what I have been told (many sources, from people currently living there, or that used to) that these dramas are actually watched mostly by girls, and hardly any guys do watch them (those that do, don't talk about it or deny it).
heh? really? well then, those guys must too shy to tell that they cried after watching this drama (lol ). but i think guys should try to watch this. full of messages, not only about tears. _________________
Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Posts: 4 Location: Hong Kong Country:
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:34 pm Post subject:
shitomaru wrote:
heh? really? well then, those guys must too shy to tell that they cried after watching this drama (lol ). but i think guys should try to watch this. full of messages, not only about tears.
Absolutely. And being able to cry is such a beautiful thing.
The messages here:
Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 526 Location: New York Country:
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 3:48 pm Post subject:
Oh yeah I bet it touched a lot of people, including guys.
Is just funny to see that many wont agree to it in person, or overall cast the dramas as something girly. (At least that's what I been told and well would love to confirm if it's true or a lie) _________________
"For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not, none will suffice."
Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 256 Location: In front of my computer Country:
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:56 am Post subject:
TaintedWisdom wrote:
Oh yeah I bet it touched a lot of people, including guys.
Is just funny to see that many wont agree to it in person, or overall cast the dramas as something girly. (At least that's what I been told and well would love to confirm if it's true or a lie)
maybe it's just because guys like funny or love drama more than tear-jerker drama like this. i'm a guy n for me i can't say it's just a tear-jerker drama. it's far more than that, precious collection. i found many morale teaching there. _________________
Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 526 Location: New York Country:
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:37 pm Post subject:
shitomaru wrote:
maybe it's just because guys like funny or love drama more than tear-jerker drama like this. i'm a guy n for me i can't say it's just a tear-jerker drama. it's far more than that, precious collection. i found many morale teaching there.
Yeah I agree, I found the drama to be more than a tear jerker, it does have an amazing moral that while it's being delivered in the same medium still gets across in a much better fashion.
And, yeah I concluded love dramas are the dramas I like aswell, sadly the best love dramas (not sure if I seen any) are always TEAR JERKERS hehehe.
I think in this thread or another I posted something about finnaly realizing which is the type of drama I found good (considering I liked, hana yori dango, 1 liter of tears, taiyou no uta, and H2) _________________
"For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not, none will suffice."
Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Posts: 4 Location: Hong Kong Country:
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 5:26 pm Post subject:
shitomaru wrote:
maybe it's just because guys like funny or love drama more than tear-jerker drama like this. i'm a guy n for me i can't say it's just a tear-jerker drama. it's far more than that, precious collection. i found many morale teaching there.
So do I. I always say "don't be fooled by prior impression" when I recommend this drama to my friends. Aya san is not just a kawaii character of a typical love story, she is a respectable hero in the real life. Being a guy, I am proud to drop tears for a real hero.
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:50 am Post subject:
panasonic wrote:
So do I. I always say "don't be fooled by prior impression" when I recommend this drama to my friends. Aya san is not just a kawaii character of a typical love story, she is a respectable hero in the real life. Being a guy, I am proud to drop tears for a real hero.
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never thought that she's a hero though. but i rahter choose the word "brave" for Aya. _________________
Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Posts: 4 Location: Hong Kong Country:
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 2:27 am Post subject:
shitomaru wrote:
never thought that she's a hero though. but i rahter choose the word "brave" for Aya.
hm....sorry if I have used the wrong word my english is too bad
I think God chose the real Aya to have this disease because he wants Aya to deliver the message. Imagine how many people with similar illness or even normal people like you and me are encouraged by her story. She helps many. Yes the book has arrived and I am going to finish it with my limited Japanese
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:38 am Post subject:
panasonic wrote:
hm....sorry if I have used the wrong word my english is too bad
I think God chose the real Aya to have this disease because he wants Aya to deliver the message. Imagine how many people with similar illness or even normal people like you and me are encouraged by her story. She helps many. Yes the book has arrived and I am going to finish it with my limited Japanese
Personally I'd rather not pin it on the Almighty - Aya was not the only one with the disease, she just happened to be one of those few (may even be the only one) to produce a journal that has enlightened others.
If you are able to read Chinese (seeing as you are from Hong Kong) there is a Chinese translation of Aya's and her mother's diaries available in a number of bookstores.
Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 256 Location: In front of my computer Country:
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:09 pm Post subject:
panasonic wrote:
hm....sorry if I have used the wrong word my english is too bad
I think God chose the real Aya to have this disease because he wants Aya to deliver the message. Imagine how many people with similar illness or even normal people like you and me are encouraged by her story. She helps many. Yes the book has arrived and I am going to finish it with my limited Japanese
no need to say sorry. we are free to express what we feel, that's all _________________
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I love jdramas in the sense that it kinda pulls you from your hectic lifestyle to look at some things that you have neglected. I learnt alot too 
). but i think guys should try to watch this. full of messages, not only about tears. 
