Enna,

Well thanks for not removing the flowers. I have to confess that I have saved it to my 'Pictures' file so if you really have someone special to replace there it will be fine with me. I must say that when your avatar picture is enlarged it really is amazing. It gives me the feeling of that 'Cirque du Soleil' show. ... something is going to happen behind the flowers to amaze everyone. Great picture.

the moon one made me think of moon over Montauk....Used to live on Lawngisland years ago...

Peg

The last case was a letdown although the guest stars were some of my favourites. I couldn't pinpoint the reason why I didn't enjoy the last ep.

No offence but I thought of how much Ichikawa Ebizo gets paid just walking up and down the stairs, lean against the wall or balcony and give the camera a grin.........ok, he got to say 2-3 lines. Some guys have the marketing value, without acting.

(out of context) just curious. Did Ebizo have plastic surgery on his eyes ?

On the whole, I thought I could still follow the story if I just watch selective episodes because there ain't much character development, except for the two detectives. There wasn't any chemistry between Mr Brain and his assistant. Much apology for my harshness. I felt the role of his assistant is redundant. I enjoyed the interaction between the two detectives though - really funny.

Hi hi minna-san!
This wasn't Kimura-kun's best dorama but I love the opening song... It just gives me goosebumps... It added to the excitement for the dorama. haha!

Gomen but...frankly the cases weren't as interesting as HERO, but the last few episodes were okay. I like the cliffhanger in EP 7... I thought they're going to do another SP after the ending of EP 8 but I guess not... Shingo's role was so stupid and funny... *lolz*

But I love the Banana 'under the table' thing going on... So cute when it was the turn of the chief to do it. *lol* I also love the sound of Kimura-kun's laughter... hahahahahaha... He looked so happy~


Sorry I'm not so familiar with other Japanese [edited] Artists I can't remember their names, I mix up the pronunciation of their names coz I read them in Chinese... and I just get to know them if they appear in Kimura-kun's doramas... I always saw someone named Santamaria in SMAPxSMAP and I wonder if that was the same guy in ep 7-8? Anyway, that guy's kind of interesting...

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Hi All,
I finally watched episode 8 (finale). I said it before and I'll say it again, I like this drama! Of course it is always nice to watch Kimura Takuya! He has such a charming appeal. I don't watch too many American forensic, detective, murder mystery TV shows because they usually have too much blood and gore in them for my taste. Mr Brain had just the right amount of mystery, scientific technology and humor to hold my interest.

I liked Ichikawa Ebizo's intensity. He is the strong silent type in this drama. He must have smiled when they handed him his scripts. Not too many lines to learn. Not sure but I think those are the same distinct eyes he has had since he was young.

I am looking forward to more of this drama when it continues.

P.S. @Peg - Nice to meet a fellow former Long Islander. I have to keep the flower avatar because I can't choose which actor's pic I would like there best. There are so many good looking ones to choose from.

P.S.S.@yanaliao - I am sure you meant no harm or offense by using it, but the word Jap isn't considered to be polite on JDorama. There is a whole thread here that discusses the topic to explain why. Here is the link:

http://jdorama.com/viewtopic.22.0.htm

I am now waiting for the subs for episodes 7 and 8 of Mr.BRAIN. then I can settle down to a marathon watching. I have seen some of the other episodes but not in entirety. Is that spelled correcty?
I just love Kimura san in his Mr. Brain role. I am glad ihe is cheerful and funny for a change.
I was wondering if they had any NGs in the Kimura/Shingo scene when they had their faces so close. It must have been a challenge for Kimura not to give his pal a great big kiss on his cheek. They do that in the concerts and it is funny and gives everyone a good feeling.

Just noted that Kenji Sakaguchi has been off making a DVD about surfing. I knew he was a sportsman but did not realise he was such an avid surfer. Apparently he travelled miles all over the coastline of Japan and the DVD will be out soon. I guess Kimura will be wanting to watch that. Kenji was the goalkeepeer in the drama PRIDE with Kimura.

Peg

brad2 wrote:

I am now waiting for the subs for episodes 7 and 8 of Mr.BRAIN. then I can settle down to a marathon watching. I have seen some of the other episodes but not in entirety. Is that spelled correcty? I just love Kimura san in his Mr. Brain role. I am glad ihe is cheerful and funny for a change. I was wondering if they had any NGs in the Kimura/Shingo scene when they had their faces so close. It must have been a challenge for Kimura not to give his pal a great big kiss on his cheek. They do that in the concerts and it is funny and gives everyone a good feeling. Just noted that Kenji Sakaguchi has been off making a DVD about surfing. I knew he was a sportsman but did not realise he was such an avid surfer. Apparently he travelled miles all over the coastline of Japan and the DVD will be out soon. I guess Kimura will be wanting to watch that. Kenji was the goalkeepeer in the drama PRIDE with Kimura. Peg

@brad2: I sent you a PM (private message) as to where you can see episodes 7 & 8 of Mr Brain. Check your Inbox. OK I admit it, I am clueless...What does NG stand for? Yes you spelled entirety correctly. I liked Pride! The theme song was very uplifting!

Enna wrote:

Hi All, P.S.S.@yanaliao - I am sure you meant no harm or offense by using it, but the word Jap isn't considered to be polite on JDorama. There is a whole thread here that discusses the topic to explain why. Here is the link: http://jdorama.com/viewtopic.22.0.htm

I'm sorry I didn't know... I seldom post so please excuse me for that one. I just abbreviated the word. No harm or offense meant. Gomenasai.

Enna wrote:

@brad2: I sent you a PM (private message) as to where you can see episodes 7 & 8 of Mr Brain. Check your Inbox. OK I admit it, I am clueless...What does NG stand for? Yes you spelled entirety correctly. I liked Pride! The theme song was very uplifting!

Hi Enna, NG stands for NO GOOD takes. ^^

@brad2: it should be fun to see some NG takes of Mr. Brain because Kimura-kun's character kept on staring his co-stars so near that they should get so conscious... Most especially the chief officer "tanban san" (don't know if I pronounced it right 'coz I was watching the Chinese subs). I like the scenes of Kimurakun and the police officer, sooo funny~

yanaliao wrote:

Hi Enna, NG stands for NO GOOD takes. ^^ @brad2: it should be fun to see some NG takes of Mr. Brain because Kimura-kun's character kept on staring his co-stars so near that they should get so conscious... Most especially the chief officer "tanban san" (don't know if I pronounced it right 'coz I was watching the Chinese subs). I like the scenes of Kimurakun and the police officer, sooo funny~

Hi yanaliao,
Thanks for your answer. We call NG 'out takes' or if they are funny we call them 'bloopers.'

Yes I knew you meant no intentional offense with the abbreviation of the word Japanese.

Yay another good Kimu drama, I have watched a fair few of his dramas so far and none of them, so far have bored me, I've enjoyed them all ^^

I liked this he was a bit different to usual, he was kinda quirky I liked it.

The show wasn't my fave of all his shows but I did really enjoy it, most of the cases were really interesting and there were some really big stars making cameo appearances. My favourite 2 were probably Gackt and Nakama Yukie, I think both did superbly with there roles, even though Gackt really only had a very small part, his character was really very memorable.

I loved Tanabara his character was really cool and I loved the way his reationship developed with Tsukumo =D
The ending was funny with the editing of the book that was hillarious and yes of course Tsukumo's laugh for the win! I want it on my phone XD

Anyway I really enjoyed it =D
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Last 2 episodes for me to go. I enjoyed it a lot since episode 1. I always like detective plots. Each episode has got its own charm though at times it got me thinking why and how.. :p

I just started this serie Kimura is'' all the money''!! (''greek''phrase wich means it's great)

Are there news of a new season for Mr Brain? The last episode seems a bit open-ended.

And I wonder what Mr Brain told his assistant that made her smile at the end?

I think this was a good dorama and as always, Kimura delivers but just one little neg,,seems like kimura`s acting is becoming sort of repetitive lately...i dont mean that he plays too many of a similar roles because he dosent but i just dont think his acting is as fresh anymore...dosent mean he isnt a good actor tho
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i thought this is a great drama too. the script was pretty good in addition to kimura's acting. this role a little similar to the one in HERO i suppose?

my brain felt twisted somehow after finished watching this show. the one episode that hit me the most is the one with nakama yukie. it was very very sad for me.

mrs_chiba wrote:

i thought this is a great drama too. the script was pretty good in addition to kimura's acting. this role a little similar to the one in HERO i suppose? my brain felt twisted somehow after finished watching this show. the one episode that hit me the most is the one with nakama yukie. it was very very sad for me.

yeah the episode with yukie was sad but chilling as hell at the same time,,,mabye it was just me but that episode freaked me OUT!
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@ ScrappedShingami: I loved Detective Tanbara too! And his chemistry with Kimura was WAY better than Kimura and Ayase's, which was zeeeelch.

monkster wrote:

Are there news of a new season for Mr Brain? The last episode seems a bit open-ended. And I wonder what Mr Brain told his assistant that made her smile at the end?

You can find the answer here:
http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_73137_210.htm

KAZdoramma wrote:

I think this was a good dorama and as always, Kimura delivers but just one little neg,,seems like kimura`s acting is becoming sort of repetitive lately...i dont mean that he plays too many of a similar roles because he dosent but i just dont think his acting is as fresh anymore...dosent mean he isnt a good actor tho

I know what you mean. That's probably because his last two drama roles were of the "Unlikely Hero Who Saves the Day" template, which began with HERO. Other templates of his would be the "Tom Cruise" roles (PRIDE, ENGINE, GOOD LUCK!), the "Serious Actor" roles (SORA KARA, KAREI, GIFT, NEMURERU MORI), and of course, the "KimuTaku as LoveSexMagic Golden God" roles, lol (LOVE GEN, LONG VACATION). (And then there's BEAUTIFUL LIFE, which is a bit of an anomaly because it's his only melodrama.) I really wish he'd go back to doing romantic dramas, because that's what he does head and shoulders above everyone else, methinks.

mrs_chiba wrote:

i thought this is a great drama too. the script was pretty good in addition to kimura's acting. this role a little similar to the one in HERO i suppose? my brain felt twisted somehow after finished watching this show. the one episode that hit me the most is the one with nakama yukie. it was very very sad for me.

Ohhh your poor brain... I agree, Nakama Yukie turned in the best performance among a lackluster field of guest stars *cough* Kame *cough* Aibu Saki *cough*.

For what it's worth, my MR. BRAIN review:
http://endersgirrrl.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/drama-review-mr-brain-tbs-2009/

This drama was a letdown for me
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KAZdoramma wrote:

yeah the episode with yukie was sad but chilling as hell at the same time,,,mabye it was just me but that episode freaked me OUT!

lol how come?
i am very sorry but while i was watching i thought nakama yukie did the right thing killing the ones who did that to her. *coughs*

Ender's Girl wrote:

hehe Ohhh your poor brain... Shake Head I agree, Nakama Yukie turned in the best performance among a lackluster field of guest stars *cough* Kame *cough* Aibu Saki *cough*. Rolling eyes

agreed, it struck me so hard. i thought they should put in as the last 2 episodes lol.

also, i think i do not want tsukumo as my superior considering he actually locked ayase haruka up.

mrs_chiba wrote:

agreed, it struck me so hard. i thought they should put in as the last 2 episodes lol. also, i think i do not want tsukumo as my superior considering he actually locked ayase haruka up.

ok well thats ur opinion,, it just freaked me out.
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