Takahashi Katsunori

I cant believe he doesnt already have a thread.
Takahashi Katsunori is versatile as an actor, whether being a tortured artist in Tainted Love Song or in one of his many comedic roles.

I believe he has at least 4 seasons of Saririman under his belt. WHich got repetitive of course but still.......

Currently Im watching him in Batsu Kare. Very enjoyable.

And his handsome, masculine good looks make those newbie pretty boys look like sissies. :hehe:

:woot:

OK Beem, after 5 years as a member this is the 3rd thread Ive started! :shocked:

Congrats Eve!

I thought I recognised him from the photo you posted. I have Tainted Love Song (Kizudarake no Love Song) but I have only skimmed through it because the subs are so bad (Engrishy).

And he's in a drama named after you-know-who:http://jdorama.com/drama.78.htm (talk about karma!)

Anime Dad wrote:Congrats Eve!

I thought I recognised him from the photo you posted. I have Tainted Love Song (Kizudarake no Love Song) but I have only skimmed through it because the subs are so bad (Engrishy).

Dont be scared off by them, AD.
It was worth it and the young actress was very powerful in her role.

gaijinmark wrote:And he's in a drama named after you-know-who:http://jdorama.com/drama.78.htm (talk about karma!)

WOW!! :shocked:

There is a poetic irony to that! :applaud:

Eve wrote:

Dont be scared off by them, AD.
It was worth it and the young actress was very powerful in her role.

Kato Ai? Or Nakashima Mika?

I like them both BTW :)

Anime Dad wrote:

Kato Ai? Or Nakashima Mika?

I like them both BTW :)

Nakashima Mika. She was impelling.
:applaud:

That drama is a particular favorite of mine and usually I veer away from the serious stuff.

Guess I better add a pic since this is a fan thread. :hehe:

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He's 43 too. Good age for me. ;)

Eve,

This is my second favorite male actor next to KimuTaku.

I saw him the first time in Batsu Kare also when it broadcast here in LA.

His suavity in this comedy is reminiscent of Cary Grant just a little bit.

Then I've seen him in:
Akimahende
Semi Double
Matriarchial Family
Kizudarake No Love Song
Otoke No Kosodate (superb with Kuninaka Ryoko - what a combo)
And that older woman younger man love story.

He is truly a giant of the Japanese A list... incredible range of characters that he portrays to perfection. So he reigns on my top shelf along with KimuTaku and the larger than life Kuninaka Ryoko...

Eve wrote:OK Beem, after 5 years as a member this is the 3rd thread Ive started! :shocked:

It's about time...

Admittedly, he was quite good in Nyokei Kazoku, as a opportunistic Lothario...

bmwracer wrote:
It's about time...

I take the Posting Guidelines seriously! :nut: :nut: :nut:

bmwracer wrote: Admittedly, he was quite good in Nyokei Kazoku, as a opportunistic Lothario...

He has range. I guess he really is "thread worthy". :mrgreen:


:hehe:

Eve wrote:He has range. I guess he really is "thread worthy". :mrgreen:


:hehe:

LOL! :rofl:

Good one, Evie. :muack:

ralphm1999 wrote:

His suavity in this comedy is reminiscent of Cary Grant just a little bit.

Then I've seen him in:
Akimahende
Semi Double
Matriarchial Family
Kizudarake No Love Song
Otoke No Kosodate (superb with Kuninaka Ryoko - what a combo)
And that older woman younger man love story.

See what you mean abut the Cary Grant association. :D
I really liked most of the dramas youve listed.
The only one I havent seen is Matriarchal Family.

bmwracer wrote:
LOL! :rofl:

Good one, Evie. :muack:

I posted that special for you, dear. :hug: :hehe:

Eve wrote:The only one I havent seen is Matriarchal Family.

That's Nyokei Kazoku.

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That's Nyokei Kazoku.[/quote

Gotcha. Do I need to se that one?

Eve wrote:

bmwracer wrote:
That's Nyokei Kazoku.

Gotcha. Do I need to se that one?

I'm surprised you haven't already... It's quite good, but a little dificult to watch: everyone's selfish and conniving.

I can drop a copy in the mail, if you'd like. :)

bmwracer wrote:
I'm surprised you haven't already... It's quite good, but a little dificult to watch: everyone's selfish and conniving.

I can drop a copy in the mail, if you'd like. :)

I dont normally watch so many mean characters at a time. Must be why I dont have it.
But yours and Wyn-chans high ratings have me very intrigued. I shall PM you.

Guess Id better add a pic to this thread. I know Ive posted it elsewhere but this is his thread, :hehe:

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And now some pics to flesh out the thread.

After this Katsunori is on his own. :mrgreen:


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Eve wrote:And now some pics to flesh out the thread.

So to speak. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
So to speak. :beaten:

Pictures speak louder than words......... :hehe:

Glad to see this thread, Takahashi is one good actor. Plus he is a seasoned sexy male with maturity. Baby faces get very boring. Saw several of his dramas. Wonder why he does not get more space in publicity areas.
Yes.. Top shelf with Takuya Kimura for me as well.

Peg

brad2 wrote:Glad to see this thread, Takahashi is one good actor. Plus he is a seasoned sexy male with maturity. Baby faces get very boring. Saw several of his dramas. Wonder why he does not get more space in publicity areas.
Yes.. Top shelf with Takuya Kimura for me as well.

Peg

:thumbsup: Well, at least one person is glad I started this thread!

:woot: