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Memento_Mori15
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Just watched this since I can't find the second week of Amachan and it was good. Really,　really liking the soundtrack they're using in this drama. Thanks to this drama, going to be listening to Take Five all day.
Kazoku Game 1
The first episode was mostly here to introduce his methods but was still entertaining.
Some of Sakurai's faces and shticks were hilarious.
Looking forward to the other episodes.
Ok so Sakurai Sho as the teacher is perfect. The character is nuts, some stuff is really fucked up. Dude throws the kid into a shelf, pushes the mother...
The first episode was mostly here to introduce his methods but was still entertaining.
Some of Sakurai's faces and shticks were hilarious.
Looking forward to the other episodes.
Sennyu Tantei Tokage 1-2
So... the two episodes I saw were entertaining. Tokage is a pretty cool character, it'll be fun to see him and his assistant impersonating people.
Matsuda Shota (Tokage) is, as usual, not really expressive but it fits his character.
The show looks pretty bad though, even by Japanese dramas standards :lol
Tokage's fall from the roof was cringeworthy, it looked sooooooo terrible :lol
Still, I'm liking it so far!
So... the two episodes I saw were entertaining. Tokage is a pretty cool character, it'll be fun to see him and his assistant impersonating people.
Matsuda Shota (Tokage) is, as usual, not really expressive but it fits his character.
The show looks pretty bad though, even by Japanese dramas standards :lol
Tokage's fall from the roof was cringeworthy, it looked sooooooo terrible :lol
Still, I'm liking it so far!
Hey Kurita have you watched anymore Kazoku Game?
I'm enjoying the antics of Yoshimoto and his interactions with the rest of the family. I mentioned before I'm not big into dramas, but this is one I plan to keep up with.
Just finished episode 3 and looking forward to next week.
I'm enjoying the antics of Yoshimoto and his interactions with the rest of the family. I mentioned before I'm not big into dramas, but this is one I plan to keep up with.
Just finished episode 3 and looking forward to next week.
35 Sai no Koukousei 1
Pretty entertaining first episode, liking the characters.
It's pretty classic, if you've watched/read any manga/anime/drama set in a school you know what to expect. Asshole students, nerds...
It's still interesting to have an adult as a student as she already knows how school is, thus she can advice her fellow classmates.
And... Not gonna lie, Yonekura Ryoko with the uniform and all is pretty hot
Pretty entertaining first episode, liking the characters.
It's pretty classic, if you've watched/read any manga/anime/drama set in a school you know what to expect. Asshole students, nerds...
It's still interesting to have an adult as a student as she already knows how school is, thus she can advice her fellow classmates.
And... Not gonna lie, Yonekura Ryoko with the uniform and all is pretty hot
bigmit3737
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I'm watching " last Cinderella"; so far pretty good, I hope it ends well . Anyone watch it?
TheKaeptain
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Any cool Detective or Yakuza dramas?
Dunno about yakuza stuff but some pretty cool detective dramas :
Galileo
Legal High (though it's more about lawyers)
Keizoku 2 : SPEC
Kagi no Kakatta Heya (my favorite detective drama)
I haven't watched anything for a couple of seasons. I'm just getting into Galileo 2 now and...what the bait and switch?! Is there some reason they got rid of the main actress after episode 1? O_O
I mean, I know her replacement is a big star and all, but still.
(By get rid of, I mean that she's not the one investigating with Galileo; I have no idea if she's still on the subsequent episodes in some sort of co-star or guest star role)
I mean, I know her replacement is a big star and all, but still.
(By get rid of, I mean that she's not the one investigating with Galileo; I have no idea if she's still on the subsequent episodes in some sort of co-star or guest star role)
They just wanted to introduce a new, rookie detective. I think I like her even more than Utsumi.
Rich Man, Poor Woman is my favorite out of the two you mentionned so I'd go with that.
TheKaeptain
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Anyone know where I can get or watch Yakuza Black Panther?
bigmit3737
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Just finished Last Cinderella - It was pretty freakin good, around 3/4's through I was getting annoyed with some of the main character's personality traits, but the last 2-3 episodes were so good, that I was sucked in again.
Anyone looking for a romantic comedy, should definitely check it out.
The last episode just aired, so it seems this season is coming to an end?
I assuming the summer season starts sometime soon?
Anyway, are there any recommendations from this season?
Anything to look forward to next season?
Anyone looking for a romantic comedy, should definitely check it out.
The last episode just aired, so it seems this season is coming to an end?
I assuming the summer season starts sometime soon?
Anyway, are there any recommendations from this season?
Anything to look forward to next season?
This season : Galileo S2, Take Five and 35-sai no Koukousei were quite enjoyable. I have yet to watch Soratobu Kouhoushitsu.
Next season, I'm only interested in these ones :
Summer Nude (mostly because Toda Erika is in it)
Gekiryuu ~ Watashi o Oboeteimasuka?
Hanzawa Naoki
Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo
KidA Seven
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Because it has the GOAT, Mokomichi.
Yep. My friend is a big fan of him.
bigmit3737
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Thanks for this! 35 year old high school student? If so, that sounds like a funny one .
It focuses more on high school problems so expect a lot of drama :lol
KidA Seven
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Pretty entertaining. The girl is hot and Mokomichi is in the final episodes.
I'm currently watching Yae no Sakura. Great show about Japan's civil war focusing on the Aizu clan.
startyourengine
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and where the hell is Tokyo Love Story? these two are my favourites.
Only Kazuko Game is worth watching this season. Galileo S2 is such a step down from Season 1. Hope Legal High S2 doesn't disappoint when it airs later this year.
Abe pretty much carries that series. Other than him, it's a mediocre series.
Abe pretty much carries that series. Other than him, it's a mediocre series.
It's alright but I don't know if I'd still be watching if Sho Sakurai wasn't in it.
Memento_Mori15
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Nope. Amachan>>every drama this season. Can't believe no one is talking about it even after months it has been released. It's one of the top dramas in Japan(always hovers above 20%. One of the songs featured in the drama only had like 100k views but now it's at 999k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU7sRpcdSE4. People admitting that it's because of Amachan, they found it.). Come on gaf.
I was around episode 56 but I had to put it on hiatus due to summer classes. However, planning to marathon it on July 4th to catch up.
I'm sure nobody talks about it because it's not subbed.
Tokyohive released their Summer dramas preview :
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/07/prime-time-drama-preview-summer-2013
Will watch :
SUMMER NUDE
Gekiryuu ~ Watashi wo Oboete Imasuka?
Woman
Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo
Hanzawa Naoki
Pretty much. I'm still waiting on episode 9-10's of a bunch of shows from last season that ended weeks ago. Can't really pick up the new shows until I've finished the previous ones and I'm fairly sure the subbing group is going to come through.
Memento_Mori15
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Which surprises me more. Of all the dramas, this hasn't been subbed which it's shown to be a higher production than most dramas(no cringe worthy acting!). Hopefully there's a group that is willing sub it for the rest of the community. Don't think there is at the moment still(?).
Namonaki Doku - Looks average all around. Won't pay attention to it unless there is something I'm missing.
Summer Nude - I will watch it cause of the name, but I know nothing else about it.
Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji 5 - Is this the 5th entry in the series? I don't care about doctors shit either way.
Starman ~ Kono Hoshi no Koi - I guess I will watch it.
Gekiryuu ~ Watashi wo Oboete Imasuka? - Intriguing concept, will watch.
Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9 Gakari 8 - No
Woman - Writer of Mother? Will watch for sure.
Shomuni 2013 - Is this good?
Kyoto Chiken no Onna 9 - No
DOCTORS 2 ~ Saikyo no Meii - Don't care about doctors drama shit
Pin to Kona - A drama about cute boys? Will watch.
Oh, My Dad!! - Sure, will watch.
Naruyouni Narusa - Isn't that the mom from Freeter?
Keibuho Yabe Kenzo 2 - No
Saito-san 2 - Maybe
Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo - I hate this for existing, I hate the asshole that decided to adapt this as a drama, and I hate myself for watching it.
Hanzawa Naoki - Will watch.
Gintoki313
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Can't say I've seen any J-Dramas but I have seen a live action representation of Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni.
If I remember correctly it was pretty good and had some pretty good acting in it, though they didn't make the crazy cat eyes as intimidating as they did in the anime. I think it was an hour long shot film or something, I might have to give it another watch.
If I remember correctly it was pretty good and had some pretty good acting in it, though they didn't make the crazy cat eyes as intimidating as they did in the anime. I think it was an hour long shot film or something, I might have to give it another watch.
Oh, I like you very much. She's my favorite actress and that's my favorite drama.
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With the wife back home she's been telling me about some of these shows.. wish Aya would stop doing the super serious shit. Feels like yesterday I was watching Shimokita Sundays..oh god that was so long ago now. Anyway I decided to run through 35-sai from last season and I haven't seen such a heavy handed script in a while. Talk about beating scenes to death with a large stick. Luckily for Ryoko I had fond memories of her during the Hunter media tour. I'll watch anything with Yamapi but why oh why did they put Toda Erika in there. Why can't they just make a new Nobuta. =/
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Galileo is fuckin garbage. Ugh, the writing was so bad. Summer Nude is surprisingly good. I've never liked Karina in any capacity before but she's oddly endearing in this one, and Erika is blowing my mind with how much her acting has improved since shit like Kizuna or Code Blue. Maybe it was the haircut.
I've watched the first two episodes of Woman and I have to say that it's pretty good so far. It's less depressing than Mother but still gives you "the feels".
I'm a bit surprised that they chose an upbeat song by androp as the theme song though, it doesn't really fit the show :lol.
First episode of Gekiryuu was alright, though it looks sooooo cheap. That's NHK for you I guess.
Still have to watch Hanzawa Naoki and Summer Nude.
I'm a bit surprised that they chose an upbeat song by androp as the theme song though, it doesn't really fit the show :lol.
First episode of Gekiryuu was alright, though it looks sooooo cheap. That's NHK for you I guess.
Still have to watch Hanzawa Naoki and Summer Nude.
Finally got around to watch Legal High, I can highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the Ace Attorney games or great comedies with a serious tone when it matters in general. I'm not sure if it's a realistic take on the courtroom action or just a parody of other stories because every time a feel good or heart-warming moment occurs, you can be sure that it got staged by the magnificent bastard of a MC in order to protect his winning streak.
Seriously, when someone else is the best character in a drama with Yui Aragaki, he or she must have done everything right in my book.
Hattori deserves to be mentioned as well for being the most perfect butler anyone could ask for. One word of warning, there are tons of food porn in this, never watch it when you're hungry.
Bring on S2.
Seriously, when someone else is the best character in a drama with Yui Aragaki, he or she must have done everything right in my book.
Hattori deserves to be mentioned as well for being the most perfect butler anyone could ask for. One word of warning, there are tons of food porn in this, never watch it when you're hungry.
Bring on S2.
Might as well post my first impressions on Hanzawa Naoki and Summer Nude.
Hanzawa Naoki 1
A really solid first episode. It was 1 hour and a half long but man, it was just great from start to finish.
It did a great job introducing the main characters and explaining the whole situation. We know where the show is going and I simply can't wait to watch the next episodes.
The setting is great, I'm not used to shows about banks/money but I'm already hooked.
Sakai Masato is a great actor, and I know I won't be tired to see him. It's also great to see Oikawa Mitsuhiro, I love that guy. Overall I'd say that all the actors are good, the cast is diverse, though Ueto Aya, while super pretty, feels a bit out of place ...
Could be my favorite show of the season if the other episodes are as good.
Summer Nude 1
I'm a sucker for shows/movies taking place near the sea, so I'm satisfied. The cast is great, I simply love seeing Karina, Yamapi and Toda Erika together, they have a good chemistry.
Cool to see Nagasawa Masami, she's way more likeable than she was in Last Friends, where I just wanted to punch her everytime she did something stupid. And she's pretty hawt with short hair.
Overall it was cool, and it's the kind of show that you want to watch during Summer.
Hanzawa Naoki 1
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A really solid first episode. It was 1 hour and a half long but man, it was just great from start to finish.
It did a great job introducing the main characters and explaining the whole situation. We know where the show is going and I simply can't wait to watch the next episodes.
The setting is great, I'm not used to shows about banks/money but I'm already hooked.
Sakai Masato is a great actor, and I know I won't be tired to see him. It's also great to see Oikawa Mitsuhiro, I love that guy. Overall I'd say that all the actors are good, the cast is diverse, though Ueto Aya, while super pretty, feels a bit out of place ...
Could be my favorite show of the season if the other episodes are as good.
Summer Nude 1
This was quite entertaining. It's not original at all but still, I really liked it.
I'm a sucker for shows/movies taking place near the sea, so I'm satisfied. The cast is great, I simply love seeing Karina, Yamapi and Toda Erika together, they have a good chemistry.
Cool to see Nagasawa Masami, she's way more likeable than she was in Last Friends, where I just wanted to punch her everytime she did something stupid. And she's pretty hawt with short hair.
Overall it was cool, and it's the kind of show that you want to watch during Summer.
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