Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 4966 Location: Philippines un flag diba? Dah!!!
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 6:36 pm Post subject:
Spackle1213 wrote:
If you're going to watch Ace Wo Nerae, I recommend watching Attack No. 1 instead. Different sport, same story, much better.
Hai I've already watched attack no.1.....and I like it!!! hehe
I'm gonna try to watch ace wo nerae and judge it on myself if I would like it or not...people have different points of view ne?
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 2061 Location: Melbourne Country:
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:29 pm Post subject:
Finally finished Muri na Renai. A great, last episode.
Even though I never really saw Chappy and Kaede as a couple, there were a lot of highlights which made this one of the most enjoyable series in recent memory. Almost all the characters were interesting and memorable in some ways, and the excellent acting from almost everyone really elevated this drama to another level. I felt at times there was a sense of freedom with the acting rarely seen in other dramas. I especially enjoyed the interactions and friendship between Kaede and her actress friend, and the wise and optimistic outlook on life from Chappy and his ex-wife.
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Sakai Masaaki's confession in episode 7
was one of the best, I thought. It does have a slow start but definitely recommended.
Joined: 20 Feb 2009 Posts: 108 Location: Suzuran High Country:
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:17 am Post subject:
Just finished Byakuyakou(AWESOME) and watched the first 2 episodes of Around 40. Amami Yuki is so beautiful for a 40 year old woman, it�Ls hard to swallow that such a beautiful woman can�Lt find a man. Anyway this dorama is like Hataraki Man and Anego, but from the first 2 episodes i�Lm already enjoying this one more.
Joined: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 158 Location: New York City Country:
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:39 am Post subject:
Sorata wrote:
Just finished Byakuyakou(AWESOME) and watched the first 2 episodes of Around 40. Amami Yuki is so beautiful for a 40 year old woman, it�Ls hard to swallow that such a beautiful woman can�Lt find a man. Anyway this dorama is like Hataraki Man and Anego, but from the first 2 episodes i�Lm already enjoying this one more.
Ohh I loved Around 40!
I'm still on the hunt for tokyo elevator girl!
but gosh almost nothing interest me for next season of doramas! I think i only wanna see the one with Izumi pinko
Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 11363 Location: �I�[�X�g�����A Country:
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:48 am Post subject:
xploring wrote:
Finally finished Muri na Renai. A great, last episode.
Even though I never really saw Chappy and Kaede as a couple, there were a lot of highlights which made this one of the most enjoyable series in recent memory. Almost all the characters were interesting and memorable in some ways, and the excellent acting from almost everyone really elevated this drama to another level. I felt at times there was a sense of freedom with the acting rarely seen in other dramas. I especially enjoyed the interactions and friendship between Kaede and her actress friend, and the wise and optimistic outlook on life from Chappy and his ex-wife.
Click on button to reveal/hide spoiler:
Sakai Masaaki's confession in episode 7
was one of the best, I thought. It does have a slow start but definitely recommended.
It's awesome, huh? Definitely one of my favorites!
Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 11363 Location: �I�[�X�g�����A Country:
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:51 am Post subject:
Geezer wrote:
Anime Dad
Anata no tonari ni dare ga iru??? Now there's a show I've wanted to see for a while.
Should you ever find subs for it I hope you'll make some noise. I'd love to try to work out a trade for it.
For myself... I finished Gift last night. Now that was a fun series.
Geez, i've found someone who is currently subbing it.... in Hungarian. The good news is that she is providing me with English copies of the subs as she is doing them. Well, sofar she's done the first 2 eps in Hungarian, and the first one in English. I'm hoping she will keep going I'll let you know when they are finished
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Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:54 am Post subject:
Geezer wrote:
For myself... I finished Gift last night. Now that was a fun series.
Yup, one of my favorite of Kimura's. When you've got actors like Kyoka Suzuki, Kaori Momoi and Ken Ogata showing up for just an episode or two, that's the power of Kimura.
And I guess Bryan Ferry got that cameo in lieu of royalites on the theme song, eh?
Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 3125 Location: S.F. Bay Area Country:
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:05 am Post subject:
gaijinmark
I'm still down a thumb or I'd fill the page talking about the supporting cast and the guest stars for "Gift". I was really sad to see it end.
Anime Dad
Hot Dog!!! I saw it for sale once (no subs) and thought about getting it. But the blurb about the plot made it clear that I'd be completely at sea. Let's hope the Hungarian is a workaholic.
Eve
My bet is you'll love "Gift". If you have it, I recommend it. If not let me know and I'll send you a copy. (Big Yellow Subs) _________________
Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 11363 Location: �I�[�X�g�����A Country:
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:16 am Post subject:
Geezer wrote:
Anime Dad
Hot Dog!!! I saw it for sale once (no subs) and thought about getting it. But the blurb about the plot made it clear that I'd be completely at sea. Let's hope the Hungarian is a workaholic.
Joined: 11 May 2009 Posts: 479 Location: up hill and down dale Country:
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject:
@ flamethunder85: Am currently watching Long Vacation, too! *dies of *
GAAAAHHHHH I love this drama to pieces. I'm fighting the urge to dive into the Pacific and swim all the way to Japan, Kuroshio Current be damned! Even if they fish my waterlogged carcass out of the South China Sea, at least I could say that I tried!
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Eve wrote:
@Ender's Girl-
I remember my first KimuTaku discoveries.
He's completely fab!
TOTALLY!!! Dude, 3 months ago if anyone had shown me a photo of Kimura I would've said, "What a fugly little man--and that AWFUL hair color, eeeww!!!" LOLLLLL
Well, that was then and this is now, and NOW, Kimu Taku is my
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gaijinmark wrote:
Just a heads up, this is completely different from your typical Kimura drama, not real "warm and fuzzy".
Oh, I don't mind at all. It would be great to see Kimura play against type. Bring it ON, you J-Pop Idol, you!
Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 134 Location: United Kingdom Country:
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:11 am Post subject:
I've finished yet another drama, Narita Rikon, starring Kusanagi Tsuyoshi and Seto Asaka. A romantic comedy that's neither romantic, there is zero chemistry between the leads, nor particularly funny. It's one of those dramas whose thin premise is stretched to breaking point.
I watched it as it has Fukatsu Eri and Abe Hiroshi is supporting roles, but they were given very little to do. It's Abe Hiroshi's first role, but even back then you can see his star quality.
I think I'll check out some the Spring '09 offerings now.
Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 3125 Location: S.F. Bay Area Country:
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:01 am Post subject:
Ahhh. I really enjoyed Narita Rikon.
After the steady stream of lovey dovey romantic comedies, and tragedies I thought a story about a couple who fell in love, had a whirlwind romance, got married and went off to their honeymoon... only to find that when they returned home, they out and out despised each other... was refreshing.
SMAP's Mr. Milktoast finally stood up for himself... and I thought Seto Aska did a great job as a Harridan.
Though I agree... Fukatsu & Abe were way underused.
By the way, that was only Abe's first role in a Trendy. He was a regular in Watenabe Ken's Bian the Assasin series long before. And he'd already made a name for himself in movies. _________________
Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 134 Location: United Kingdom Country:
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:43 am Post subject:
Geezer wrote:
Ahhh. I really enjoyed Narita Rikon.
The premise sounded good, but it just didn't work for me. Ho hum.
Geezer wrote:
By the way, that was only Abe's first role in a Trendy. He was a regular in Watenabe Ken's Bian the Assasin series long before. And he'd already made a name for himself in movies.
Oh, that makes sense, I thought he was a bit too good for a debut role.
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