Need your help - 10 question poll about jdrama

1.
How often do you watch jdrama?

I have some periods. Sometimes, 2 or 3 episodes per week, sometimes 5 or 6 per day... It depends on the drama (is it very interesting or not) and my free time.

2.
What kind of jdrama do you like?
(ex. drama, love, comedy, fighting, relationships, family, law, hospital and so on)

Mystery, comedy, thriller, investigations...

3.
Beside jdrama, which other TV series do you watch?
(ex. American, Korean)

American and Korean, but it's pretty rare.

4.
Why do you like jdrama? What´s the difference between other TV series?

4 reasons :
- There are many kinds of jdramas and I think everyone can find the one he likes. That's my case too. I found in jdramas some series I didn't find somewhere else.
- Generally, there are just 9 to 12 episodes and the series are not repetitive or boring (although it happens sometimes).
- It makes me practice japanese.
- It's exotic. Laugh

I mean I'm tired of always seeing black and white people on TV, I also want to see asian people. Smile

5.
Do you watch jdrama because a favorite actress/actor is taking part? If yes who is your favorite?

No, I watch jdramas for their synopsis. But I have some favorite actors, as Hiroshi Abe or Shibasaki Kou.

6.
Do you have a most favorite jdrama? Which one?

I think it's Trick, for the excellent two principal characters and for this mix of mystery and comedy.

7.
Does somebody in your family watch jdrama too? If yes, who? How about your friends?

In my family, I think nobody watch jdramas. Sometimes, I try to make a friend watching a jdrama, but I didn't succeed in making new fans.

8.
Recently many manga are made into jdrama, do you feel like reading the manga, if you like the jdrama?

No, it never happened. But I already felt like watching the drama if I liked the manga.

9.
After watching the jdrama on TV or Internet, do you plan to buy the DVDs?

If one day, there are some french subtitled DVDs of jdramas, maybe yes. I buy lots of movies but I don't want to buy very expensive japanese DVDs that don't have subs (even english).

10.
Which country are you from?

France, I think you can tell i'm not a native english-speaking by reading this post.
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Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 11:46 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

1. How often do you watch jdrama?

Maybe twice a week.

2. What kind of jdrama do you like?

Romantic comedies, relationship dramas.

3. Beside jdrama, which other TV series do you watch?

American: 30 Rock, Anthony Bourdain No Reservations.

4. Why do you like jdrama? What´s the difference between other TV series?

The story begins, then is neatly wrapped up in about 11 episodes. Also, I am of Japanese descent, so I guess it's a no-brainer that I'd be interested. It does intrigue me that so many non-Japanese people enjoy it. I, personally, would like to know why that is. I am not interested any other foreign dramas.

5. Do you watch jdrama because a favorite actress/actor is taking part? If yes who is your favorite?

That is always the reason. I cannot choose one. If I see the following names in the cast, I definitely will watch: all SMAP members, Fujiki Naohito, Tsumabuki Satoshi, Odagiri Joe, Koizumi Kotaru, Sorimachi Takashi, Toyokawa Etsushi, Kanno Miho, Fukatsu Eri - and many more.

6. Do you have a most favorite jdrama? Which one?

Again, cannot choose just one: Virgin Road, Over Time, Itoshi Kimi e, Konna Koi no Hanashi, Pure, Star no Koi, Slow Dance, Oishii Kankei, Haken no Hinkaku, Hotaru no Hikari - and many more.

7. Does somebody in your family watch jdrama too? If yes, who? How about your friends?

I got my older sister hooked. One co-worker.

8. Recently many manga are made into jdrama, do you feel like reading the manga, if you like the jdrama?

No.

9. After watching the jdrama on TV or Internet, do you plan to buy the DVDs?

No, unless it includes proper English subtitles.

10. Which country are you from?

USA

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:12 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

1.
How often do you watch jdrama?
When I have time, usually at night.

2.
What kind of jdrama do you like?
(ex. drama, love, comedy, fighting, relationships, family, law, hospital and so on)
Comedy, love, sometimes school if it has both of that.

3.
Beside jdrama, which other TV series do you watch?
(ex. American, Korean)
Heroes<333 and House.

4.
Why do you like jdrama? What´s the difference between other TV series?
I like it because they don't make out in every other episode like in the American soaps. And they have interesting plot lines, and most of them base out of manga, which was how I got into it.

5.
Do you watch jdrama because a favorite actress/actor is taking part? If yes who is your favorite?
Ninomiya Kazunari, although he doesn't have much series. And Teppei Koike, as well as Tsumabuki Satoshi.

6.
Do you have a most favorite jdrama? Which one?
Orange Days.

7.
Does somebody in your family watch jdrama too? If yes, who? How about your friends?
My sister. And some of my friends as well.

8.
Recently many manga are made into jdrama, do you feel like reading the manga, if you like the jdrama?
No. Unless the drama has an open ending, then yes. It's not like I'll read Hana Kimi again, or Hana Yori Dango.

9.
After watching the jdrama on TV or Internet, do you plan to buy the DVDs?
Not really. They're not available here, and I don't like buying online.

10.
Which country are you from?
Guam.

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 2:45 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

1.
How often do you watch jdrama?

It depends on the amount of time doinkies has. I procrastinate a lot. ^^;;

2.
What kind of jdrama do you like?
(ex. drama, love, comedy, fighting, relationships, family, law, hospital and so on)

Comedy, family, romance, school (I'm picky about this genre though), and 'social issues' dramas (I'm thinking of things like 14-sai no Haha or Watashi-tachi no Kyoukasho or LIFE that talk about social issues primarily, though there are some dramas in other genres that work issues into their plots - school ones in particular).

3.
Beside jdrama, which other TV series do you watch?
(ex. American, Korean)

I watch some K-dramas and, rarely, TW-dramas.

4.
Why do you like jdrama? What´s the difference between other TV series?

For what most people said. Most J-dramas don't go on for decades (though there are some exceptions like Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari or Abarenbo Shogun but those are different from the primetime fare that makes up the bulk of what's posted on d-addicts) and so they don't have to stick in 30+ episodes of doinky filler to pad out the season.

5.
Do you watch jdrama because a favorite actress/actor is taking part? If yes who is your favorite?

I usually watch J-dramas based on synopses rather than actors though sometimes the actors can be part of it as well. For male actors I like Abe Hiroshi, Fujiki Naohito and Nagase Tomoya, and for actresses I like Aragaki Yui, Kanno Miho, Matsushima Nanako, Nagasawa Masami, Nakama Yukie and Takeuchi Yuko.

6.
Do you have a most favorite jdrama? Which one?

Ai Shite Iru to Itte Kure, Long Vacation, Heaven's Coins, Kekkon Dekinai Otoko, Orange Days, and Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai o Sakebu.

7.
Does somebody in your family watch jdrama too? If yes, who? How about your friends?

No one else in my family watches J-dramas. They don't really care much about them. Neither do my IRL friends.

8.
Recently many manga are made into jdrama, do you feel like reading the manga, if you like the jdrama?

Well, manga adaptations aren't new by any means (Asunaro Hakusho was based on a manga for instance). The majority of manga adaptations, I watch because either
A: I read the manga and liked it or
B: I'm interested in the story.

With manga adaptations I watch because of B, I often do read the original manga if I find the drama to be good.

9.
After watching the jdrama on TV or Internet, do you plan to buy the DVDs?

If there was a company out there that did good-quality R1 DVD releases of J-dramas with accurate-but-still-understandable subtitles, and if the DVD releases weren't too expensive, then yes, doinkies would buy those DVDs if such a company licensed a series I like.

10.
Which country are you from?

U.S.

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 12:48 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

1.
How often do you watch jdrama?
Almost every day

2.
What kind of jdrama do you like?
Almost everything, it varies

3.
Beside jdrama, which other TV series do you watch?
I don't really..

4.
Why do you like jdrama? What´s the difference between other TV series?
The plots are interesting, the actors can be good

5.
Do you watch jdrama because a favorite actress/actor is taking part? If yes who is your favorite?
I don't have a #1, but Kanno Miho, Katori Shingo, etc.

6.
Do you have a most favorite jdrama? Which one?
It's always changing, but Shinsengumi, Churasan, etc.

7.
Does somebody in your family watch jdrama too? If yes, who? How about your friends?
My whole family, depending on what type. Some of my friends will watch as well.

8.
Recently many manga are made into jdrama, do you feel like reading the manga, if you like the jdrama?
Usually I've read the manga already...but I don't like to compare, so no, I won't.

9.
After watching the jdrama on TV or Internet, do you plan to buy the DVDs?
Maybe, depends on the series.

10.
Which country are you from?
Japan/Canada

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:03 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

1.
How often do you watch jdrama?
Everyday usually at dinner until I go asleep because I got glued to the story=D

2.
What kind of jdrama do you like?
As long as I find the plot line interesting I'll like it but I tend to focus more in the drama, love and comedy genre sometimes fighting..but it has to be tasteful but really I'd just rather fighting in movies otherwise I might get sick of it throughtout the whole series?

3.
Beside jdrama, which other TV series do you watch?
ugh I kinda stopped watching anything on real tv..but I do still watch Korean and Chinese Dramas as well

4.
Why do you like jdrama? What´s the difference between other TV series?
The story's are much more original to me and they have a wide range of plots in jdorama, cept I find some American series to be a bit repetitive..I also like Asian actors better cause I'm more attracted to them? lmfao OH and the music is much better?(prob cause I only listen to asian musicX.X)

5.
Do you watch jdrama because a favorite actress/actor is taking part? If yes who is your favorite?
I don't only watch it just because my favourite actor/actress is in it..cause like what if they did a really bad drama and then my perfect image will be ruined O__O, but I guess they can make the drama all the more appealing. I don't really have a favourite actor or actress though I gotta say Oguri Shun is one, he's in so many of my fav Jdoramas

6.
Do you have a most favorite jdrama? Which one?
I guess it would be HYD 1 & 2, because it's basically my favourite manga as well. There might be better drmas but HYD is special cause its one of the first I watched and the first drama I bought. Though I change from time to time on which drama I'm most focused on ..if that makes sense..well like the one I'm researching the most into so I can own everything thats related to the drama=P.

7.
Does somebody in your family watch jdrama too? If yes, who? How about your friends?
Yeah my mum..but she only watches the stuff I've bought cause she has no life and can't go out by herself to the drama shop=___= Only one friend is really into dramas as well, I guess some converted this year but they're not into it so much yet...

8.
Recently many manga are made into jdrama, do you feel like reading the manga, if you like the jdrama?
Yeah I can watch a jdorama and want to read the manga later to see if it has an extended storyline, especially if the drama was good but had a gay storyline. But usually its the other way around, I usally read the manga THEN I want to watch the drama also if the manga has bad art but a good storyline, its all the more reason to watch the drama..unless the actors are VERY VERY ugly and they ruin the story..

9.
After watching the jdrama on TV or Internet, do you plan to buy the DVDs?
Yup, if I consider it to be a favourite, I already buy the DVDs so I guess thats evidence? And sometimes I buy the DVDs if I know its good but can't be stuffed downloading it before I buy it...

10.
Which country are you from?
Malay in Australia...=___= I WANT TO BE IN JAPAN and take over the JE building..YAY^____^

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:22 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Not sure if you still need this, but I still did it anyway for the fun of it. xD

1. How often do you watch jdrama?
Nearly everyday. ^O^

2. What kind of jdrama do you like?
(ex. drama, love, comedy, fighting, relationships, family, law, hospital and so on)
Drama, love, comedy, mystery~ It depends on the overall plot.

3. Beside jdrama, which other TV series do you watch?
(ex. American, Korean)
I don't really watch others anymore.. xD

4. Why do you like jdrama? What´s the difference between other TV series?
Most of the plots are interesting and original (especially those from manga adaptations). ^O^ Of course, the actors/actresses play a part too. ;D

5. Do you watch jdrama because a favorite actress/actor is taking part? If yes who is your favorite?
When my favorite actors are in it, of course I'll not miss the show, but I also watch others though they're not there if the plot is interesting enough. My favorites are Yamapi, Hiraoka Yuta, Horikita Maki, Inoue Mao, Fujiki Naohito, Kashiwabara Takashi and many others. xD

6. Do you have a most favorite jdrama? Which one?
Kurosagi. x) And a few others, actually...

7. Does somebody in your family watch jdrama too? If yes, who? How about your friends?
Yup. My sis, mum and grandmother. xD My friends only watch KDrama. D:

8. Recently many manga are made into jdrama, do you feel like reading the manga, if you like the jdrama?
Most of the time, I like the dorama cause I've also read the manga before, but there are times when I'll read the manga after watching the dorama.

9. After watching the jdrama on TV or Internet, do you plan to buy the DVDs?
Not really... =x But I did buy 1 set of DVDs when I couldn't wait for the subbed episodes to come out anymore.

10. Which country are you from?
Indonesia. ^_^ But currently in Singapore. =/

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Hi,
for my japanese class I need to do a presentation and report about jdrama. Therefore I have to know other than mine opinion on jdrama, so if somebody has a little bit time, please take part and help me. salut

1.
How often do you watch jdrama?
2 Hours a day avg.

2.
What kind of jdrama do you like?
(ex. drama, love, comedy, fighting, relationships, family, law, hospital and so on)

drama, love, comedy, relationships

3.
Beside jdrama, which other TV series do you watch?
(ex. American, Korean)

Boondocks, A few anime, South Park.

4.
Why do you like jdrama? What´s the difference between other TV series?

Jdrama is more like a mini series and US dramas are just random episodes that can be watched in any order.

5.
Do you watch jdrama because a favorite actress/actor is taking part? If yes who is your favorite?

Yes,

Actor: Yamapi and Kame, Page from Akiba@DEEP
Actress: Horikita Maki, the Nodame actress, girl from Hana Yori Dango
6.
Do you have a most favorite jdrama? Which one?

Nodame Cantabile, Kurosagi

7.
Does somebody in your family watch jdrama too? If yes, who? How about your friends?

No. Friends in my Japanese class do.

8.
Recently many manga are made into jdrama, do you feel like reading the manga, if you like the jdrama?

Not really.

9.
After watching the jdrama on TV or Internet, do you plan to buy the DVDs?

If they are in the U.S. which they aren't but if I realllly like them then maybe.
10.
Which country are you from?

Florida, US

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:44 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

1. How often do you watch jdrama?
Everyday, usually at night.

2. What kind of jdrama do you like?
Nearly everything... I love school comedies and love tragedies too pinch

3. Beside jdrama, which other TV series do you watch?
No.

4. Why do you like jdrama? What´s the difference between other TV series?
They never get boring, have interesting storyline (and the guys are hot XP)

5. Do you watch jdrama because a favorite actress/actor is taking part? If yes who is your favorite?
Yes of course~ Kamenashi Kazuya and Nishikido Ryo <3

6. Do you have a most favorite jdrama? Which one?
Too much to list it pinch

7. Does somebody in your family watch jdrama too? If yes, who? How about your friends?
My best friend... and sometimes my bro.

8. Recently many manga are made into jdrama, do you feel like reading the manga, if you like the jdrama?
Yeah.

9. After watching the jdrama on TV or Internet, do you plan to buy the DVDs?
Yeah, of course, I have a big DVD collection ^^

10. Which country are you from?
Hungary

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:05 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

1.
How often do you watch jdrama?
atleast 3 times a week

2.
What kind of jdrama do you like?
(ex. drama, love, comedy, fighting, relationships, family, law, hospital and so on)
drama, love, comedy, relationships

3.
Beside jdrama, which other TV series do you watch?
(ex. American, Korean)
Korean, Taiwan, only reality American shows

4.
Why do you like jdrama? What´s the difference between other TV series?
the hot guys, the language, the quality of the shows.
the difference is the style. in twdrama they use wuxia [which i like, but dont prefer] and in jdrama its not like that. and in Korea they are more "americanized" meaning the dramas are more "sexy" rather than jdrama where if someone kisses I gasp/blush when its not a big deal. lol.

5.
Do you watch jdrama because a favorite actress/actor is taking part? If yes who is your favorite?
YES!!!! omg too many to name but if Matsumoto Jun was in a horrible drama i would watch it anyways. lol.

6.
Do you have a most favorite jdrama? Which one?
Hana Yori Dango!!! my all-time fav.!

7.
Does somebody in your family watch jdrama too? If yes, who? How about your friends?
no. friends watch anime.

8.
Recently many manga are made into jdrama, do you feel like reading the manga, if you like the jdrama?
if i can get it translated into English without losing the "Japanese feel".

9.
After watching the jdrama on TV or Internet, do you plan to buy the DVDs?
only the one's i truly love

10.
Which country are you from?
United States[/b]

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:37 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

1.
How often do you watch jdrama?
everyday

2.
What kind of jdrama do you like?
(ex. drama, love, comedy, fighting, relationships, family, law, hospital and so on)
the drama with good scenario

3.
Beside jdrama, which other TV series do you watch?
(ex. American, Korean)
Beside jdrama, other TV series I watch infrequently

4.
Why do you like jdrama? What′s the difference between other TV series?
jdrama is very dapper and exquisite

5.
Do you watch jdrama because a favorite actress/actor is taking part? If yes who is your favorite?
Yes jin Akanishi is my favorite

6.
Do you have a most favorite jdrama? Which one?
Yes Ikebukuro West Exit Park

7.
Does somebody in your family watch jdrama too? If yes, who? How about your friends?
my sister and many of my friends

8.
Recently many manga are made into jdrama, do you feel like reading the manga, if you like the jdrama?
manga and jdrama give me different feelings i can enjoy both the manga and the jdrama

9.
After watching the jdrama on TV or Internet, do you plan to buy the DVDs?
Internet, maybe

10.
Which country are you from?
China

1.How often do you watch jdrama?

As often I can...

2.What kind of jdrama do you like?
(ex. drama, love, comedy, fighting, relationships, family, law, hospital and so on)

Anything works...

3.Beside jdrama, which other TV series do you watch?
(ex. American, Korean)

Swedish criminal stories perhaps. Not much besides Jdorama or C/K drama.

4.Why do you like jdrama? What´s the difference between other TV series?
Cant explain it. It's just better than the US Style violent focus.

5.Do you watch jdrama because a favorite actress/actor is taking part? If yes who is your favorite?

Sometimes, but no fav in particular. Good recurring ones include...
M) Sorimachi Takashi, Abe Hiroshi, Takeda Tetsuya, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, Takenouchi Yutaka, Karasawa Toshiaki
F) Ito Misaki, Kanno Miho, Matsushima Nanako

6.Do you have a most favorite jdrama? Which one?

Toshiie & Matsu, Taiga. Outstanding.

7.Does somebody in your family watch jdrama too? If yes, who? How about your friends?

No way, they dont get it at all.

8.Recently many manga are made into jdrama, do you feel like reading the manga, if you like the jdrama?

Would consider watching the animated version on film, reading is not my prefered media.

9.After watching the jdrama on TV or Internet, do you plan to buy the DVDs?

Sometimes (maybe, naaaaah, he he)

10.Which country are you from?

Sweden