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Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:05 am Post subject:
Spyde- wrote:
I took the time to create the account, but the download was painfully slow (around 4kb/sec). I'm beginning to think the problem is my connection.
XDCC seems to be the only option that work with decent speeds. I don't have a firewall in my router (that I know of?) and I tried to turn off the Windows Firewall. No luck.
It must be something like that. Typically they use Megaupload or something like that, the speeds from there can be really good - i've had over 500kb/sec
Yes i've watched 3 episodes of Nodame Cantabile, it's hilarious :p serious was the wrong word, it just seemed like it at first. Thanks for the suggestions i'll be sure to look into all of them! Thank you! =)
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Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:55 am Post subject:
Some more mature-themed dramas:
Kekkon Dekinai Otoko
Muri na Ren'ai
Gonzo- Densetsu no Keiji
Daisuki
Bara no nai Hanaya
Ashita no Kita Yoshio
Karei-naru Ichizoku
Byakuyakou
Watashitachi no Kyoukasho
Around 40
Over Time
Shibatora (it just looks like a kiddie comedy, really!)
Iryu
And to whoever didn't mind school dramas, here are some good ones:
GTO
Gokusen (first season only!)
Nobuta wo Produce
Life
Hana Yori Dango
Hanazakari no Kimitachi e _________________
Joined: 05 Oct 2006 Posts: 19 Location: Turku Country:
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 2:29 am Post subject:
shin2 wrote:
Shiroi Kyoto
Ohsama no Resutoran
Chonan no Yome 2
Coach
Keizoku
Ai wa Douda
Mona Lisa no Hohoemi
marspeach wrote:
Some more mature-themed dramas:
Kekkon Dekinai Otoko
Muri na Ren'ai
Gonzo- Densetsu no Keiji
Daisuki
Bara no nai Hanaya
Ashita no Kita Yoshio
Karei-naru Ichizoku
Byakuyakou
Watashitachi no Kyoukasho
Around 40
Over Time
Shibatora (it just looks like a kiddie comedy, really!)
Iryu
And to whoever didn't mind school dramas, here are some good ones:
GTO
Gokusen (first season only!)
Nobuta wo Produce
Life
Hana Yori Dango
Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 388 Location: Gatineau, Quebec Country:
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:01 pm Post subject:
marspeach wrote:
Some more mature-themed dramas:
Kekkon Dekinai Otoko
Wait, what? Were we watching the same show? I'm not saying it's a bad show by any means (one of my favorites actually), but I mean c'mon, the premise is about a bachelor who's too IMMATURE to try to make a relationship work.
Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 639 Location: Michigan Country:
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:14 pm Post subject:
Tenshigure wrote:
Wait, what? Were we watching the same show? I'm not saying it's a bad show by any means (one of my favorites actually), but I mean c'mon, the premise is about a bachelor who's too IMMATURE to try to make a relationship work.
I think it's mature in that it's not a teeny-bopper show. _________________
I think it's mature in that it's not a teeny-bopper show.
For what it's worth (probably nothing), I agree. And not just because Kekkon Dekinai Otoko is not about teen-boppers or isn't a vehicle to promote those androgynous stick figures and superficial cutie-pies that fangirls and fanboys go apesh*t over.
It's also mature because the two leads are both well over 30 (how often does that happen in contemporary Jdrama?). It's also mature because there are many subtleties present in their acting and interaction (subtlety is definitely not a characteristic found in the current Jdrama, nearly all of which try to target the aforementioned fangirls and fanboys). The script isn't dumb downed for star-struck juveniles.
And I don't think Abe Hiroshi's character is immature; rather, he's socially awkward, which is entirely different imo.
I have access to quite a few and based on that access and reviews, I'm thinking of trying Aoi Tokugawa Sanda for a start...
Any other recommendations?...
Aoi Tokugawa Sandai is a good choice. Both the script and the cast are top quality. Just be forewarned that the first several episodes overwhelm you with names, places and events and, if you're not real familiar with Japanese history, can leave you feeling lost. However, the series does narrow its focus, becoming more intimate with the major figures, and it becomes much easier to follow. The very clever prologues also help in guiding the viewer.
Aoi is my favorite Taiga and the best written, best acted one I've seen.
Another good one imo is Genroku Ryoran which is based on the famous 47 ronin incident. There are a number of recognizable faces in this one, but what stands out are the superb performances of Nakamura Kanzaburo as the leader of the loyal retainers and Hagiwara Kenichi as the "Dog Shogun."
Toshiie to Matsu has a good cast made up of a number of current familiar dorama actors who can actually act; Takeda Shingen (with Nakai Kiichi in the titular role) and Dokuganryu Masamune (starring Watanabe Ken) are very traditional Taigas from the 80's that feature major actors and actresses from that period, some of whom are still active.
Joined: 06 Dec 2008 Posts: 5 Location: manitoba Country:
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:37 am Post subject:
I'd really recommend LIFE ..
its about bullying, its really good.
Also, if you like sad dramas 1 Litre Of Tears is good to
First drama I watched. _________________
"i started to change, no; for sure i started to be dyed in hiro's colour.
the dky, which had been the same as always, seemed like a totally different one.
just because we were looking at it together, it looked a thousand times more beautiful"
Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 388 Location: Gatineau, Quebec Country:
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:04 am Post subject:
shin2 wrote:
For what it's worth (probably nothing), I agree. And not just because Kekkon Dekinai Otoko is not about teen-boppers or isn't a vehicle to promote those androgynous stick figures and superficial cutie-pies that fangirls and fanboys go apesh*t over.
It's also mature because the two leads are both well over 30 (how often does that happen in contemporary Jdrama?). It's also mature because there are many subtleties present in their acting and interaction (subtlety is definitely not a characteristic found in the current Jdrama, nearly all of which try to target the aforementioned fangirls and fanboys). The script isn't dumb downed for star-struck juveniles.
And I don't think Abe Hiroshi's character is immature; rather, he's socially awkward, which is entirely different imo.
Point taken, though I wouldn't really lump it in with the others, I suppose I kinda link it with more of a 'lighthearted' tag instead of 'mature' in the age sense, lol. Still a great show though!
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