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by Daish
May 2nd, '14, 02:39
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Arisu no Toge
Replies: 114
Views: 30831

Watched the first 3 ep... i consider myself as a moderate fan but and so far this drama is really lacking for me hopefully it picks up... a few things really bother me, the 1 ep, 1 villian, who promptly tattles on the next one right at the end of the ep really gets old fast, hopefully there isn't an...
by Daish
Feb 26th, '12, 18:30
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Hungry! (Mukai Osamu, Tsukamoto Takeshi etc)
Replies: 62
Views: 30566

Really enjoying this drama. Really digging the insert song by nao yasuda! Thx much for the subs!

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by Daish
Apr 17th, '09, 02:31
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: The Identification Thread for Celebrities
Replies: 709
Views: 290995

by Daish
Apr 14th, '09, 01:13
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Tenchijin 48th taiga drama
Replies: 100
Views: 51361

isn't the this ripped from tv wtih the subtitle? ie, it wasn't manaully subbed....
by Daish
Mar 31st, '09, 00:53
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Triangle
Replies: 114
Views: 36402

love this series, just hope they don't mess up the ending ie the events leading up to the ending was not made with the ending in mind instead they just wrap it up the most convenient way possible :x

can't wait!
by Daish
Mar 31st, '09, 00:48
Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
Topic: Taiga Drama/atsu hime question
Replies: 0
Views: 1273

Taiga Drama/atsu hime question

Just done atsu hime recently but just wondering if taiga dramas generally.... - are fact based and as such contain narrated facts (as in on january 19, 1752, Saigo died of xxxx disease). - contain battles but none of which are shown, they are just narrated. - are somewhat slow paced at times yet con...
by Daish
Aug 6th, '08, 01:08
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: HAVE YOU WATCHED ANY DRAMA's MORE THAN ONCE?
Replies: 99
Views: 19631

I've failed for watch ANY drama in its entirety more than 1 time. I tried it with a few select dramas but usually give up after 1 or 2 ep max...... I think some of the numbers mentioned is exaggerated :roll namely the ones in triple digit -_-, though to be honest I can't comprehend the double digit ...
by Daish
Aug 3rd, '08, 14:11
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: Recommend J-Dramas (Ask for suggestions here)
Replies: 4521
Views: 1715699

IMHO you're under arrest live action pales in comparison to the anime. (please note it has been a while since I saw it) Some key elements in the anime just weren't in the live action; crazy car chases, exaggerated (facial) expressions, anime like attacks, were all non existent. This paired up with b...
by Daish
Jun 12th, '08, 02:23
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
Replies: 2909
Views: 835590

Wow i haven't been here (this thread) for a while, didn't think there would be a negative vibe and all. Though I wasn't dissatisfied or anything but now that you mention it I do agree there's many aspects that it doesn't seem they will ever explore. Somehow they introduced or foreshadowed quite a fe...
by Daish
May 25th, '08, 18:41
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
Replies: 2909
Views: 835590

sleepyzzz : Yeah, it's so sad~ I don't care much about the ratings but if it's high, the chances of it getting more publications/publicity/special episodes/2nd season~ or what not gets higher too. And more people watching means more awareness about the issues they're trying to bring forth. Thank fo...
by Daish
May 25th, '08, 14:46
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
Replies: 2909
Views: 835590

Thank for the translation ^yuuki, what would i do without you :D Always a good read about their memorable moments though it might have a market touch mixed in ^^. About michiru's response I've always wonder if its possible to kiss someone like that without them knowing at all :O oh well can't argue ...
by Daish
May 19th, '08, 16:56
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
Replies: 2909
Views: 835590

Thanks for all the pics ^Yuuki

so its eri's real b-day or is it with in drama? They all look so wacky and funny.

I can't believe they put ruka with the guys, how dare they! :x
by Daish
May 19th, '08, 16:11
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Nodame Cantabile and also its SP in Europe
Replies: 2133
Views: 676698

yup the music is unedited i think, and from super sentai deka ranger
by Daish
May 19th, '08, 16:09
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
Replies: 2909
Views: 835590

No worries, when next ep come they'll come flooding back.

And maybe its just me but I don't think the drama is moving slow or anything @_@
by Daish
May 18th, '08, 16:12
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Nodame Cantabile and also its SP in Europe
Replies: 2133
Views: 676698

my friend found this yesterday, not sure if anyone posted this, but I found it hilarious.



And on a different note, I saw some girl with that piano bag the other day. Not sure if its a real one though.
by Daish
May 10th, '08, 16:09
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
Replies: 2909
Views: 835590

Posted in the Juri-chan thread: :thumright: Hikaru Utada posted 2 entries in her blog a few hours ago... And now guess!! It's about our Juri :D 私の見た上野樹里 5.9(Fri) 19:13 J Translation: Ueno Juri in my view 私の見た上野樹里2 5.9(Fri) 19:19 J Translation: Ueno Juri in my view 2 Hikki seems to see the same thin...
by Daish
Apr 27th, '08, 00:47
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
Replies: 2909
Views: 835590

Nodame is more than great :D

and oh yes, they totally over did that ryou stalking masami at work thing...... I mean being a social worker has THAT much flex time?
by Daish
Apr 27th, '08, 00:41
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
Replies: 2909
Views: 835590

I was wondering about the eri -> solitude thing as well. I guess we will just have to continue to watch as I reallly don't have any clue. Perhaps she can't stand being alone, can that be considered solitude though @_@. And as for the other 4 words all seems pretty simple so far. I don't really mind ...
by Daish
Apr 26th, '08, 00:48
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
Replies: 2909
Views: 835590

yosh! just finished ep3... and it did not disappoint someone mentioned juri's crazy acting skills in this ep, I'd totally second this. But I enjoyed the episode mainly due to the many foreshadowing scenes that will cause so much agony in the future ep. That sea breeze scene says it all, juri is basi...
by Daish
Apr 24th, '08, 03:37
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
Replies: 2909
Views: 835590

Just saw the first 2 ep....... so far so good, though I'm yet to be convinced that it is "awesome" yet. I like the rugged Juri so far just like many others in this thread but whats with the dive down to protect instead of removing the threat at the end of episode 2? They probably didn't wa...
by Daish
Apr 9th, '08, 00:27
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Bara no nai Hanaya: Katori Shingo/Takeuchi Yuko
Replies: 334
Views: 133917

Saw the final ep recently, so i'll comment a bit. Overall elements of the ending was fine to me, the execution was very cheesy. I'm sure someone mentioned that operation room screaming, I was laughing more than crying/tense during that scene. I agree that it was way too long, took longer for them to...
by Daish
Apr 9th, '08, 00:12
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Daisuki
Replies: 56
Views: 23225

Saw the first 2 ep, seems decent. Karina definitely does a great job. But I was wondering are there some type of surprise in plot development further on in the drama? Also what does himawari mean? i somehow recall it appearing in a recent song a few times, i can't recall the song atm.
by Daish
Apr 9th, '08, 00:00
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Ashita no Kita Yoshio
Replies: 98
Views: 39056

Recently finished this in 2 sittings (boy i have to stop doing that). Definitly a good drama, overall face paced, hint of subtle comedy here and there (ex pinky), and a few (expected) "lessons", the plot development was somewhat surprising even though we (I) knew the ending from the beginn...
by Daish
Apr 8th, '08, 23:47
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Nodame Cantabile and also its SP in Europe
Replies: 2133
Views: 676698

As much as I love Nodame, I could totally see how its not everyone's cup of tea as to put it simply, it is just a bit extreme, in a good sense I suppose. But even so I remember reading that someone listed nodame as one of the worst drama ever and suggested to avoid it like the plague :lol luckily (f...
by Daish
Mar 23rd, '08, 00:19
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
Replies: 2909
Views: 835590

Thanks for all the pics! ueno with new hair do. :O like the old one better but I'm sure i'll get use to this one. And good to see her in many diverse roles :mrgreen: even though this one seems "manly" :P
by Daish
Mar 8th, '08, 06:21
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Bara no nai Hanaya: Katori Shingo/Takeuchi Yuko
Replies: 334
Views: 133917

Has takeuchi always been quite good at acting? (like here) or maybe "you" feel her role isn't THAT demanding... from memory, most of her past roles were cherry cheerfuls weren't they, but she's done fine in those roles.... usually being as pretty as her helps in cheerful roles :lol: ? heck...
by Daish
Mar 8th, '08, 05:58
Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
Topic: Aragaki Yui
Replies: 373
Views: 222679

I believe there's sub/mu for koisuru madori as well. Yet to watch though so no idea if its worth it :lol
by Daish
Mar 8th, '08, 05:53
Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
Topic: Kitagawa Keiko
Replies: 825
Views: 495234

Watched dear friends a while ago..... I thought it was one of the worst movies i saw, the plot was pretty expectable and weak Acting wasn't good, perhaps it was the role, she seem to pull off the mop girl role much better. I guess i'm tired of the over use of the high school kid refinds herself plot...
by Daish
Jan 6th, '08, 20:18
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Nodame Cantabile and also its SP in Europe
Replies: 2133
Views: 676698

well as to the speed of sub, there's always surprises once in a while, there's always hope i suppose :mrgreen: I was wondering do you do karaoke'ing in vobsub/virtual dub as well? long along i gave it a try but it got me so mad when it didn't encode any of the karaoke effects/timings that i gave up....
by Daish
Jan 6th, '08, 20:10
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Robber (SBS, 2007)
Replies: 93
Views: 44038

saw the first ep was ok i suppose. And yes seems comedical set up than serious so far.
by Daish
Aug 18th, '07, 13:30
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: FUNNIEST Japanese Drama!!!
Replies: 98
Views: 52067

Can't believe nobody nominated Kekkon Dekinai Otoko, though I would not say funniest, but definitly worth something. But then again most of the ones listed (and that i watched) were of anime style comedy (slapstick, facial, visual comedy) Such as Nodame, MBMH, gokusen, yama onna, densha...... and KD...
by Daish
Aug 18th, '07, 13:14
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Papa to Musume no Nanokakan -
Replies: 242
Views: 67176

Yea I agree the dad acted convincingly as a teenage girl. However, in honesty, Aragaki wasn't that convincing acting as a 40 year-old man. Don't get me wrong. Her acting has certainly improved tremendously since I last saw her in My Boss My Hero. But when my friends who had not been following the s...
by Daish
Aug 9th, '07, 23:49
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Papa to Musume no Nanokakan -
Replies: 242
Views: 67176

good news indeed, thanks much aoi-haru san.

BTW who's that in your avatar? sorta looks like a edited guy face onto girl head. If that makes any sense. And if it isn't...... i never asked :lol
by Daish
Jul 27th, '07, 02:26
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: Worst J-drama Ever! (*spoilers*)
Replies: 824
Views: 237482

Gets ready for flak.... :fear: The 5 worst J-doramas (in order) that I've seen 5. Gokusen 2. This was not nearly as good as Gokusen 1 and reused the first episodes' plots to the point of absurdity. It was a big letdown. 4. Attention Please!. Many of you will disagree with me but I didn't find it fu...
by Daish
Jul 14th, '07, 02:41
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Papa to Musume no Nanokakan -
Replies: 242
Views: 67176

Man, you know when i first saw the synopsis of this drama i was thinking "YES!, comedy drama (i'm a sucker for slap stick comedy dramas), there's aragaki (eye candy factor), and that she can finally prove that she can act (or fail miserably at it, ALL of her previous roles were without a doubt ...
by Daish
Jul 14th, '07, 02:21
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Yama-onna Kabe-onna - Itoh Misaki
Replies: 81
Views: 41177

um, just watched ep1 not long ago. I'm a comedy drama type of guy, I laugh (hard) at almost all sorts of stuff. But i found ep 1 to be not as awesome as everyone say it is...... like the button joke was used 4 or 5 times I did LOL'd irl when she coughed out the button . Like someone said before, its...
by Daish
Jul 14th, '07, 02:09
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Nodame Cantabile and also its SP in Europe
Replies: 2133
Views: 676698

ittiou wrote:O__O
New Season of Nodame Cantabile next January...

http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-1345
USOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUU :lol
by Daish
Jan 14th, '07, 06:27
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Himitsu no Hanazono
Replies: 126
Views: 42636

Nice Quirky humour
so many "wtf" faces :lol

Will be following for sure
by Daish
Jan 1st, '07, 12:39
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Nodame Cantabile and also its SP in Europe
Replies: 2133
Views: 676698

I totally agree, I don't think many actress could have pulled it off like ueno did. I never thought about it but as someone previously pointed out, maki's character in nobuta really did needed that plainess and lack of expression at times. Though she did perform certain joyus occasions really well. ...
by Daish
Nov 8th, '06, 02:24
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Nodame Cantabile and also its SP in Europe
Replies: 2133
Views: 676698

the hygene thing definite turn off, but if she was really as charming as ueno then i don't think its that bad........ habits can always be changed, can always go the extreme route just like chiaki and bath her ROFL :lol

That scene where she doesn't mind being called a dog was hilarious
by Daish
Nov 6th, '06, 19:06
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Tatta Hitotsu no Koi
Replies: 445
Views: 119960

I'm hoping there's gonna be some twist
by Daish
Oct 19th, '06, 17:22
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Teppan Shoujo Akane!!
Replies: 60
Views: 20151

Anyone seen the first episode or the manga can tell me if there's any comedy tied to this? or is it just melodramatic?
by Daish
Sep 2nd, '06, 16:21
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] My Boss My Hero
Replies: 488
Views: 181355

Interesting that St. Agnes is the Virgin Saint .... so St. Agnes school means virgin school and agnes exercise is virgin exercise XD Thank you for the info :lol I love all agnes exercise parts though it is getting less funny each time they do it XD I have this feeling its going to downhill interms ...
by Daish
Aug 17th, '06, 03:27
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] HOTMAN Season 1 + 2 and the S1 Special
Replies: 11
Views: 6839

I think nanami's real mother is just unknown and I really doubt they will ever reveal it. I personally think season one was so much better than season 2, though shiraishi miho was pretty funny at times. I'm not even sure why they made a sequel to it, not like the first one was overly popular nor did...
by Daish
Aug 4th, '06, 02:49
Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
Topic: Yada Akiko
Replies: 15
Views: 12466

when i read that i was so worried :unsure: being a fan of hers. Maybe she can be casted as a bad girl now :whistling: :lol I never thought she was very popular in the first place to be honest..... :-( Maybe she should dump him now and get it over with, I'm a tame boy, i'll take her :whistling: :wub:...
by Daish
Mar 8th, '06, 02:33
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Ichi Ritoru no Namida
Replies: 849
Views: 235188

its pretty clear asou is fictional if you recall one of the statements reiterated at the end says something about never experiencing love cause of the disease so naturally the "real" aya never had love :cry: as to the chorus version? do you mean the pv version or something? i do think i h...
by Daish
Nov 28th, '04, 19:04
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: What you think about people selling fansubs for profit?
Replies: 334
Views: 62630

I'd just like to say that I'm against this, but its not the first time these things happen, and as for making a profit for other ppl's work, thats not old as well. Haven't you seen those pirate cd shops and such? its not much different. Whats really sad imo is that even with all this effort to try t...