Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 4:18 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0
Episode 1 is almost done. I'm cleaning up the script, adding the notes, etc. Almost done.
Then the final typesets and QC, and we'll release the soft subs first, followed by the hardsubs a day later.
We're looking at a weekend release. So bear with us a little more. I'm working hard on translating Episode 2. I'll probably spend the entire Saturday to finish translating it. And I'll spend the entire Sunday to translate episode 3.
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 11:29 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0
@three-ple-z: Thanks alot for the updation!! I am really can't wait for the sub to release~ this drama is really good drama and i even watch it raw and couldn't understand that much but some parts :sweats:
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 2:27 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0
@three-ple-z Thank you for the update and all of your hardwork, looking forward to the future release. It's one of the great manga adapted series and cannot wait to see this series with english sub.
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 5:06 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0
Thank you for the update, three-pl-z!
This show is pure win!
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Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:08 pm Post subject: Well, I finally saw the first episode Post Rating: 0
Re-posting since half my reply got eaten for some reason.
Well.
The first episode delivered in SPADES. Oh. My. God.
I am currently dling the next two.
Thoughts: Aniya was a perfect mix of "I'm pretty damn cool" and idiot boy stupidity. He's clearly a dork who's either trying to be, or will be a cool coll man when he grows up, but hasn't quite gotten there yet. That cigarette machine scene? UTTERLY PERFECT character moment.
Sekikawa was perfect casting.
Loved Mikoshiba who was a lot more manly than I expected, but was perfect for the "normal guy" look.
Why does Okada look so damn pretty? I don't mind. And he manages to get the look across nicely, but... it's disconcerting at first.
Shinjo - well. I wish they had either stuck with the manga's hair or just went without the gel, because that... whatever-Dragonball hair he was sporting in the earlier parts of the ep is horrifying and doesn't match his face at all. It also doesn't help that... well... I suppose in terms of teenage japanese school boy, he'd come across as incredibly opposing. He's so big and tall and has muscle mass to him. But, my problem is that I grew up around football players with middleaged man bodies and full grown beards by the time they hit 16 *laugh*. Shinjo reads more to me as a very pretty, emo garage rocker from California. I have to actively remind myself that he's big and tough.
The actor does do an excellent job getting the sort of vulnerable-yet-surprisingly-violent thing across. He seems so sweet! And then he makes you bleed! I'd always thought that Shinjo had this level of softness in him, but it doesn't quite come across as clearly in the manga. His emotions were very well portrayed here.
And big question here-- D: In the production photos Imaoka and his idiot friend (forgot the name) they looked like they were young. but now, they look like old guys pretending to be teenagers! D: What happened?
Re: bathroom scene (should there be spoiler space for this?)
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I agree. It should not have been shot in slow-mo. I suspect it is because the actors were not hitting each other at full strength/speed and they used the slowmo to cover for it. It still shows, however. I think they probably would have been better off if Shinjo came in, and it cut to a shot of Sekikawa's face as he's peeing. And then suddenly, very fast, have his face smashed into the window. Without any warning. AND THEN go into the slow motion.
I liked the scene, and the following Shinjo with no hair gel that followed after, however.
The shots of the families and whoever else are great as well. I hope they cover some of their home life, or past histories together? The way they brought the manga to the drama was... nicely done. The changes they did made sense.
The first ep totally exceeded my expectations. Totally. I will watch with great joy. I can't wait for the next set of subs to see what htey added/changed. Thanks to the people who decided to work on this! There seems to be little noise about Rookies, but I'm definitely grateful.
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Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 12:10 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0
i really wasn't expecting much from this series, but the first episode was soooo good (thanks to the subbers). i hope the rest of the series will keep up the quality, and i hope people don't think this is just another school drama and watch it!
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 2:08 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0
They will keep as closely to the manga as possible. I've already noticed a lot of similar scenes and phrases, and the storyline is following very closely. 1st episode is up to chapter 16 of the manga (i.e. 1st 2 books).
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0
This drama has definitely got my vote!! Best thing since Gokusen (the orig.) Didn't know what to expect to be honest, but despite the cliched (and I uses this phrase lightly) plot-line, it's the actors chosen to fit each role, that makes the drama outstanding. I hardly recognize any of the actors except for maybe one or two-and I have to say for newbie acting, it's a pretty darn good show. If there's anything that I would complain about, that is the lack of attention this series is looking to receive. I hardly rate Gokusen 3 for having anything else much to offer except for overused Yankumi feel good lines and a bunch of misfit 'wannabes' who are simply trying to portray the orig (classic) characters from season one. (Don't bash me Gokusen3 fans). Nevertheless, to each their own I guess-It may not be to everyone taste, but get past the first 10 mins and I assure you that you'll be left engrossed. Thanks to the subbing team for taking up this project, you guys absolutely rock, kudos
Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 8:20 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0
I have a baseball question for those who've seen the first episode, about a possible error.
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Isn't it implied that that they would win with one more strike, put them closer to there dream? But they are the side that's batting in the 9th inning. If they were in the lead the game would be over right? Isn't this a mistake or did I miss something? They're the pinstripe team N and their losing by 3. How does that make them one step closer to their dream.
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I don't mind. And he manages to get the look across nicely, but... it's disconcerting at first.
(Don't bash me Gokusen3 fans). Nevertheless, to each their own I guess-It may not be to everyone taste, but get past the first 10 mins and I assure you that you'll be left engrossed. Thanks to the subbing team for taking up this project, you guys absolutely rock, kudos 
