Just finished the series.. I think its a really good drama.. but the ending left me with a lot of "WHAT??".. hehehe.. glad theres a sequel to it..
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I actually just got the chance to watch this drama. Although many things are left unexplained and I can't stand operations but I like it a lot. I especially like the chemistry between Osawa and Ayase (so am especially happy with the romantic rumor. )

Look forward to see season 2. More Osawa and Ayase is love. After watching Jin, I found out they were also in Ichi so I right away ordered Ichi blu ray.

New �gJIN�h cast members include former Olympic swimmer Fujimoto Takahiro
March 21, 2011

The upcoming sequel to the popular drama series �gJIN�h revealed a few new cast members today. One of them is actor Fujimoto Takahiro, who is also a retired medley swimmer with experience in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games.

Since his retirement from swimming, Fujimoto has primarily been active in theater. He appeared in the NHK drama �gSaka no Ue no Kumo,�h but this will be his first appearance in a drama series on one of the major commercial networks. He has been cast as the famous samurai Saigo Takamori, who led the Satsuma Rebellion in 1877.

The new cast members also include Sato Ryuta as a samurai of the Choshu Domain, an original character that did not appear in the manga. Ichikawa Kamejiro will play Nakaoka Shintaro, one of the close associates of Sakamoto Ryoma (still being played by Uchino Masaaki). Miyazawa Kazufumi, a member of the rock band THE BOOM, has been cast as the Shinsengumi commander Kondo Isami.

The new season of �gJIN�h will air on Sundays at 9:00pm, starting on April 17. A collaborative promotional and educational campaign will begin in April with hospitals and other institutions across the country putting up approximately 300,000 posters, featuring cast members such as Ayase Haruka and Nakatani Miki.

Source:
Sankei Sports

gaijinmark wrote:

New �gJIN�h cast members include former Olympic swimmer Fujimoto Takahiro March 21, 2011 The upcoming sequel to the popular drama series �gJIN�h revealed a few new cast members today. One of them is actor Fujimoto Takahiro, who is also a retired medley swimmer with experience in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. Since his retirement from swimming, Fujimoto has primarily been active in theater. He appeared in the NHK drama �gSaka no Ue no Kumo,�h but this will be his first appearance in a drama series on one of the major commercial networks. He has been cast as the famous samurai Saigo Takamori, who led the Satsuma Rebellion in 1877. The new cast members also include Sato Ryuta as a samurai of the Choshu Domain, an original character that did not appear in the manga. Ichikawa Kamejiro will play Nakaoka Shintaro, one of the close associates of Sakamoto Ryoma (still being played by Uchino Masaaki). Miyazawa Kazufumi, a member of the rock band THE BOOM, has been cast as the Shinsengumi commander Kondo Isami. The new season of �gJIN�h will air on Sundays at 9:00pm, starting on April 17. A collaborative promotional and educational campaign will begin in April with hospitals and other institutions across the country putting up approximately 300,000 posters, featuring cast members such as Ayase Haruka and Nakatani Miki. Source: Sankei Sports

really looking forward to this
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�gJIN�h sequel licensed for broadcast in 80 countries
April 12, 2011

The highly anticipated second season of the drama series �gJIN�h will start in Japan this Sunday (April 17), but it has now been announced that the show has also been picked up for broadcast in 80 countries and territories worldwide. This is the first time that a TBS drama has been licensed overseas before it airs in Japan.

While it is common for Japanese dramas to begin airing overseas after the broadcast is over in Japan, the new season of �gJIN�h will be starting in Taiwan just 6 days after its premiere in Japan, and Hong Kong will begin its broadcast in May. Korea is expected to start showing �gJIN�h in July, followed by other parts of Asia, Europe, and the United States. Currently, no parts of South America have been reported as part of the 80 countries and territories.

�gJIN�h will air on Sundays at 9:00pm, starting on April 17. The first episode will be a special lasting 2 hours and 5 minutes long.

Sources:
Mantan Web
Oricon
Sankei Sports

Hopefully, someone will produce softsubs for the second season.
I'll have to go back and re-watch the first season for a refresher.

gaijinmark wrote:

New �gJIN�h cast members include former Olympic swimmer Fujimoto Takahiro March 21, 2011 The upcoming sequel to the popular drama series �gJIN�h revealed a few new cast members today. One of them is actor Fujimoto Takahiro, who is also a retired medley swimmer with experience in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. Since his retirement from swimming, Fujimoto has primarily been active in theater. He appeared in the NHK drama �gSaka no Ue no Kumo,�h but this will be his first appearance in a drama series on one of the major commercial networks. He has been cast as the famous samurai Saigo Takamori, who led the Satsuma Rebellion in 1877. The new cast members also include Sato Ryuta as a samurai of the Choshu Domain, an original character that did not appear in the manga. Ichikawa Kamejiro will play Nakaoka Shintaro, one of the close associates of Sakamoto Ryoma (still being played by Uchino Masaaki). Miyazawa Kazufumi, a member of the rock band THE BOOM, has been cast as the Shinsengumi commander Kondo Isami. The new season of �gJIN�h will air on Sundays at 9:00pm, starting on April 17. A collaborative promotional and educational campaign will begin in April with hospitals and other institutions across the country putting up approximately 300,000 posters, featuring cast members such as Ayase Haruka and Nakatani Miki. Source: Sankei Sports

Thanks for the info! Am really looking forward to this!

Wow, I was wondering when Jin 2 would start. Shocked to find out it begins this weekend, now I'm all giddy inside.

Enjoyed the first season, so I've got high expectations for Jin 2

^ I sorta have mixed feelings about this: are they going to milk a Season 3 out of this or conclude the story?

bmwracer wrote:

^ I sorta have mixed feelings about this: are they going to milk a Season 3 out of this or conclude the story?

I remember reading that Jin 2 will conclude the story, but I'm sure if the season is successful a Jin 3 or even a Special/Movie may not be out of the question. If Jin 2 ends with Jin back in the present time I don't know what else they can do for the show. Maybe Ayase Haruka's character gets sent to our time or somebody pulls a Biff Tannen and becomes a famous billionaire who builds a hotel and casino in the the centre of downtown Tokyo?

Jav_sol wrote:

Hopefully, someone will produce softsubs for the second season. I'll have to go back and re-watch the first season for a refresher.

HEIWA fansubs will do hardsubs and softsubs for JIN 2

you can check it here

http://fansub.d-addicts.com/Jdrama_Fansub_Map_2011#spring_2011




more news on JIN 2 from Tokyograph

�gJIN�h sequel licensed for broadcast in 80 countries

The highly anticipated second season of the drama series �gJIN�h will start in Japan this Sunday (April 17), but it has now been announced that the show has also been picked up for broadcast in 80 countries and territories worldwide. This is the first time that a TBS drama has been licensed overseas before it airs in Japan.

Based on Murakami Motoka�fs manga about a brain surgeon sent back in time to the Bakumatsu era, �gJIN�h first aired in 2009 and averaged over 19% ratings, with the final episode hitting 25.3%. It has received numerous awards, and the show was highly praised overseas as well. At last year�fs MIPCOM content market in Cannes, it won the MIPCOM Buyers Award for Japanese Drama.

While it is common for Japanese dramas to begin airing overseas after the broadcast is over in Japan, the new season of �gJIN�h will be starting in Taiwan just 6 days after its premiere in Japan, and Hong Kong will begin its broadcast in May. Korea is expected to start showing �gJIN�h in July, followed by other parts of Asia, Europe, and the United States. Currently, no parts of South America have been reported as part of the 80 countries and territories.

�gJIN�h will air on Sundays at 9:00pm, starting on April 17. The first episode will be a special lasting 2 hours and 5 minutes long.
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Rev wrote:

I remember reading that Jin 2 will conclude the story, but I'm sure if the season is successful a Jin 3 or even a Special/Movie may not be out of the question. If Jin 2 ends with Jin back in the present time I don't know what else they can do for the show. Maybe Ayase Haruka's character gets sent to our time or somebody pulls a Biff Tannen and becomes a famous billionaire who builds a hotel and casino in the the centre of downtown Tokyo?

LOL.... "Biff Tannen."

Great start to season 2. Nice theme song by Hirai Ken too.

I watched the first episode last night and it was good. Started rather slow at first but it picked up when Sensei went to Kyoto. And yes, the song by Hirai Ken is a wonderful one. cried watching the first episode, ohisashiburi ne Sensei

the rating for the first episode is 23.7%

wow!

http://dailynews.yahoo.co.jp/iphone/entertainment/ratings/

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Currently downloading :-)
Looking forward to watch it tonight!

Is Season 2 available at D-Addicts?

EDIT: D-Addicts is down at the moment.

bmwracer wrote:

Is Season 2 available at D-Addicts? EDIT: D-Addicts is down at the moment.

Episode 1, season 2 was up this morning (just before I left for work). So hopefully DL completed when I get home tonight.

bmwracer wrote:

Is Season 2 available at D-Addicts? EDIT: D-Addicts is down at the moment.

yup.

mikaljan uploaded the HQ version, 4.5GB

furransu uploaded the 990MB version

I managed to download it before D-A is down
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qnuy wrote:

mikaljan uploaded the HQ version, 4.5GB furransu uploaded the 990MB version

I think I'll go with the 990MB version....

I searched high and low for first ep yesterday but it wasn't up yet. Jdrama is slower than Kdrama. Just started downloading just now. I have to wait like another 6 hours or so since I don't feel like streaming. I couldn't wait to see the end to it so I saw the raws to the manga.

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Osawa Takao or Jin and Ayase Haruka or Saki better have that passionate kiss toward the end like the manga or else I'll crack some heads.