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Pretty: Keiko Kitagawa, Haruka Ayase

Cute: Satomi Ishihara, Erika Toda

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Ep. 2 was pretty decent. Masamune is kind of an ass for leaving Koharu all alone so many times but after getting scolded by everyone, I think he kind of gets the point. The next ep. is good. It's one of the main plotlines for the first volume of the manga. Masamune's mom is understandably outraged, ...

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In the manga, he is wishy-washy and loser-like, but he's even moreso in the drama. In the manga, you get a sense that Yoko leaving him had a serious effect on him, but here it's like his life completely stopped once she left. Koharu represents his chance to start over again, but at the same time he'...

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I watched some of it again, and they picked a good mother/daughter combo. Yuka and Momoka Ishii have very similar smiles and facial features. They look believeable as a mother and daughter.

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Pretty good first ep. It's pretty much half and half "jun ai" and "papa" story, which is what I expected. I like the little girl. She's ridiculously cute. The scene at the daycare center was funny, where the guy thought Aiba was a pedo. LOL!

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It seems to be in the same vein as "Shiroi Haru" and "Boku to Kanojo to Kanojo no Ikiru Michi," with the whole "learning to become a dad" angle, although there does seem to be "Jun Ai" elements to it. I'm watching it for at least the first few eps.

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I just finished the whole thing. I was holding off on watching it episode-by-episode because I hate cliffhangers. The good: We got our happy ending. The bad: It seemed kind of rushed in the end. There's something kind of off about the pacing of it. I think maybe the whole flash-forward thing makes i...

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Just watched EP 5. I love how well written this drama is. I just hope they don't screw it up in the end! About the ending, You have a feeling Naoki is kind of reluctant about showing his feelings for Riko because he knows she's his coach's gf. If he went for her, he'd be just like Yoyogi, going afte...

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I really like the pace and direction of the drama. They're setting up the Riko x Naoki pairing up fairly early, or at least building to it. A lot of dramas suffer from leaving it late, then rushing it at the end, so you feel like the pairing, though inevitable, is forced and artificial. The interact...

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I think Keiko's and the coach's kiss scenes were OK, the Saki/YamaP ones were intentionally meant to be bad. I think it's supposed to show the fact that there's no more passion between them. BTW, I really could care less that YamaP is in it. I'm watching it because it seems like a good story and I h...

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I love this drama so far, which is odd because I usually lose interest in YamaP dramas pretty quickly, (except Nobuta wo Produce). I've never seen Keiko Kitagawa before, so I kind of wondered if she was overhyped like many other actresses who wind up the flavor of the month (or year). I like what I ...

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I agree the ending could have been stronger. Seems like a lot of J-Dorama, and movies for that matter, have a great premise, pull you in with the plot and acting, spin out the story well... and then suddenly end with a deus ex machina that ties everything up with a neat little ribbon and leaves you...

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The story makes perfect sense if you've seen yakuza-related movies or stories. No matter how much one tries to change, he gets sucked back in. That being said, I'm disappointed they used that cliche here. Also, the writer is far too ambiguous and as many said before, leaves too much threads hanging...

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Just finished EP 07 (on a side note, this really isn't a "hard" drama to watch unsubbed if your Japanese is intermediate), and I really don't know what to expect next. Ep 06 kind of had a "midpoint ending" feel to it. They honestly could have ended it there, and it would have had...

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I was pretty disappointed by this season's dramas. Nothing really "stuck" for me, so I tried Hiroshi Abe, cuz he sometimes surprises me (like with Kekkon Dekinai Otoko). I watched one episode of this series, and I couldn't stop watching it! The truth about Sachi's identity really wasn't a ...

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I watched the whole thing over two days. It was awesome. It had the right mix of comedy, drama, and mystery, something I haven't seen since IWGP. Nino was the best in this one, but everyone else did well, too. I haven't read the source material, but it is more lighthearted than I expected (having be...

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I just watched the whole thing (all 10 episodes) straight. I think it was really well done. There were a lot of twists I didn't see coming. My biggest complaint was the last episode. I personally think the last one was "filler" with a contrived twist. I would have been OK if they ended it ...

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Outstanding cast, a proven writer, and a unique story. I have great expectations for this one. Okay, we know Masami is abused, Ueno is probably a lesbian, or at the very least bisexual. What's with Eita? It says he has past trauma. I'm betting it's sexual abuse (probably of the male on male variety)...

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I like the last episode and series more after seeing it again. Most dramas now are too formulaic in their treatment of relationships. I kind of blame "Sekachuu" and the whole jun'ai boom for this. What was nice about this one was they kind of threw you a curve. You thought you were getting...

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This ending was good. It was nowhere near the disappointment of Proposal Daisakusen. The relationship between Buchou and Hotaru is kind of like the main couple in HYD, unless far less dramatic and cartoonish. You have two people who are stubborn and set in their ways and finally come to the obvious ...

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We still don't know how buchou's meeting with his (soon to be ex) went. My money is on "it went bad" and he and Hotaru will commiserate and become better friends. I believe that buchou will support Hotaru in her quest to win Makoto up to the end, when he'll start to have 2nd thoughts and w...

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I just saw 3 and 4. This series gets funnier as it goes on.

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Did anyone appreciate the Gundam costumes as much as I did? That was so random and hilarious! BTW, what song was playing when those 2 "connect" and make eye contact. I can recognize the artist as Kawashima Ai from her voice, but is that song new or old? Also, was that a blatant product pla...

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2nd ep was just as good as the first. I like the boss' nickname for Amamiya, Aho-miya (aho is slang for "idiot," pretty much the same as "baka.") I also noticed there's a bit of "Densha Otoko" in here, but again, coming from the opposite side, the "flawed" gir...

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Ha ha! I love this drama. Is it just me, or is anyone feeling a heavy "Kekkon Dekinai Otoko" vibe here? It's very similar to that drama in the respect that the lead character is very professional and capable at work but is completely anti-social in his/her personal life. I think Hotaru wil...

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Just saw it via several parts on youtube. Already better than ANYTHING put out last season. Really cute and funny. Definitely following this one all the way through to the end.

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What, no one commented on the end of this?! I saw it yesterday, and admit to getting teary eyed during one scene (you'll know which one). The ending delivered. The dad was finally able to let his girl go in the end but you'll see that some things never change (in the very last scene). This had the b...

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Definite bummer of an ending. Heck, maybe HYD spoiled me forever with its picture perfect, literal "stand up and cheer" ending, but I think just a little tweak at the end could have made it all worth it. Instead, I feel really really cheated and robbed. God, will YamaP ever get the girl in...

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Is it just me, or does this seem like THE drama for those of us suffering from HYD withdrawal? Anyway, I've been dying to see both Horikita Maki and Oguri Shun in a romantic lead role.

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Hana Kimi may very well be the HYD of next season.

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And I think the final episode will end like the beginning episode. Remember how in the beginning episode Ken is all late, and running to the wedding? And we actually thought he was the groom but turns out he's just rushing to help out in the wedding? I think the ending will be kind of like that, wi...

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Ueto Aya is really different in this role. It's childishness away! =) Episode 1's not bad. Looking 4ward to the next epi Yup. No more HS girl roles, and not even a quirky, funny character like in "Attention Please." But honestly, I think this is just the role she needs to become a more co...

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Good first episode. I haven't watched the original Korean series upon which this was based. For those who saw that, how does this compare? I'm also glad to see Aya Ueto in a different kind of role.

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I watched it really quick the first time and didn't think much of it. Then I watched it again and found it's a a rather painful story of regret. I think this will be the "weepy" romantic comedy of the season.

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Just saw the first ep. It was pretty good. I still don't get their fascination with trains, though (heh heh). I like the OP song. It's probably KAT TUN's best yet.

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yeah, does anyone know where I can find a raw of this?

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D-addicts wiki: http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Tokkyu_Tanaka_3_Go Official site: http://www.tbs.co.jp/tokkyuu3/ Is anyone excited about this drama as I am? This has kind of a "Densha Otoko" feel to it. I've always heard about train otaku as a sub-genre of general otaku, but I think this will gi...

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Yeah, this is the kind of role people have been waiting for Pi to do. I thought he would get a role like this soon after NwP because everyone I knew loved his little romantic subplot with Horikita Maki in that one. This looks like a good story, though, kind of a Jun'Ai story with what looks to be co...

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Yeah, the manga special was kind of close, but not nearly as good as this ending, and the regular series end was kinda like the end of season 1, which made me guess they were gonna do this ending different than the manga, but never did I imagine it would have been this good.

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Yes, that was an excellent summary. Though I was a bit miffed by the first couple of episodes which had a "harsh reality crashes fairytale" undertone to them, the scriptwriters brilliantly rekindled the magic of HYD at the end. I really loved the cabin scene as a re-telling of the elevator...

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HA HA! OMG, I've NEVER seen a J-Drama end so happily like that. Then again, no drama has ever been so over-the-top (in a good way) like HYD. They tried to cram A LOT in the last episode, sort of like the first ep. (of this season), but it tied in well with a lot of the flashbacks to season 1. Overal...

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I assume most of his fans are female. I'm male and I like his acting. He can do a variety of roles pretty well, but I like him best at comedies. He practically carried NwP (Nobuta wo Produce) on his back. Think how boring it would have been without his Akira character.

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I think it's kind of fitting that Eriko Kitagawa wrote a "jun ai story in which no one dies" considering one of the first extremely popular ones to do it (kill someone off) was her "Beautiful Life."

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I can't believe it's over! :O This was probably the best-acted and best written drama of the year. Shida Mirai (Miki) and Tanaka Misako (Kanako, Miki's mom) both deserve awards for this. It's kind of sad Satoshi's mom was still a b!tch to the very bitter end. While she gave them money, how can someo...

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Jeez, don't you people remember who made the mittens?! Hint: Go back to Episode 7, at the 32 minute mark.

The mittens symbolize what was supposed to happen 3 years ago has finally happened.

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Yeah, I guess I'm not the only one who felt the ending was a bit... abrupt?! There could have been more. I'm not saying it's a bad drama, it's just the ending could have been better. I think that's a big problem I've had with dramas this year. They all seem to have good momentum but then suffer from...

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Another great episode. I'm finally glad Satoshi decided to take a stand. From the next episode, it looks like

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I just saw Ep 9 and this latest twist they break up and meet again 3 years later kind of threw me for a loop. Has this ever happened in another drama written by Kitagawa? I also kind of find it inconceivable that she would be with that one guy in her father's company with whom she seemed so unsuited...

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I just saw 9. Wow, heart wrenching stuff, and OMG, the Preview to 10 looks painful.

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If you haven't heard, they're gonna do an "L" movie based on events before "Death Note." It will open in 2008, starring Kenichi Matsuyama (who was L in the 2 movies). No word on who will be in the supporting cast.

http://www.sanspo.com/geino/top/gt20061 ... 20104.html

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Just saw Ep. 8, and it was another great episode. This series has yet to have a "weak" episode. And given the preview for the next one, Ep. 9 is gonna be a good one, too (quite possibly the best of the series). The only thing that could ruin this series for me is a bad ending... not really...

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This was the first full year that I got back into J-drama. It was a hit-or-miss year, overall. There were a few good ones, but I probably only liked half of the series I followed. Here are my favorites: Byakuyakou - Beautiful yet horrifying. That is the best way to describe this tragic tale. Rondo -...

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Definitely one of the dramas that NEED a sequel. The cast is great and has awesome chemistry. While anime/manga based, it's done right so it's not overly cartoonish or silly. One of the best series in years.

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Just saw Ep 7, and here's my take on Satoshi: He isn't gonna go away. Mark my words. They have kept him in the story way too long to just off his character by having him flee the country. It seems like he's always on the brink of taking responsibility for his actions, but then wimps out at the last ...

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OK, I just saw Ep 6 and more things were revealed. I kind of find it funny that Haruka Ayase has a terminal disease like she had in Sekachuu AND may not be able to have kids like she did in Byakuyakou :O Anyway, either it's gonna end predictable or there will be a curve or two at the end. We shall s...

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Getting back to the topic, I just saw Ep 5, and the mom and Miki continue to impress me. Satoshi's mom continues to be a major b*tch, but just watch, I think she'll have some semblance of "good" in her by the end of it. I don't think we've quite seen the last of Satoshi.

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Just saw ep 4, and once again, it was very powerful. The mom was really impressive in this one. [/spoiler]

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I think the reporter, while seemingly a sleezy guy, trying to dig up dirt on Satoshi's mom (she deserves it though!) is probably gonna back off for the sake of Miki and her mom.

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Just saw ep 3. and it was a really cute episode. Nao can be overly emotional at times, but I guess that provides a perfect contrast to Hiroto's "coolness." Kame and Ayase have good on-screen chemistry. The end was expected, but good nonetheless.

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This ep was a lot better than the 1st one. I loved the whole "orange slimy thing" bit, especially when he held out his hand. She totally didn't get it! :lol The writer Kitagawa always has really memorable scenes in her dramas, like at the Merry Go Round in "Orange Days." I notice...

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The show just keeps on getting better and better. About the parents' "unrealistic" "flip flop" on Miki's decision. People, they haven't even shown that part yet! 1) Miki's parents are under the impression that "well, kids are kids and will do stupid things. Let's just sweep ...

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I think the female teacher and the doctor are going to be kind of "support" characters form Miki. I think at least one of her best friends will turn on her, probably that girl she fought with will get close to her, and from previews of the next ep, it looks like the brother will start givi...

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While she may know that, most 14 year olds (at least from my observation) are of the mindset, "it won't happen to me." I do feel sorry for her, but of course she brought it upon herself and is now paying for her actions. Her parents' reactions sort of mirror my own - "this is so horri...

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Ep 2 was another great one. Everyone's reaction was pretty realistic. You could feel the tension, rage, and sadness all at once when she tells her parents she's pregnant. The dad's reaction was special, and the mom's was so sad. I kind of saw the slap coming, though. It's almost expected, same with ...

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I watched the 1st ep again, and I like how it starts off all pretty and idyllic, complete with cute dogs, blue skies, and kids sitting in a tree house under the moonlight... and then reality hits hard! :w00t: The 2nd half is a complete 180, filled with angst, anxiety, and ultimately sadness. The las...

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I absolutely love this drama already. Shida Mirai did an excellent job. The ending was really powerful. It was very sad. I can't wait to see what happens next.

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What's hilarious is that she has a bit part in the hit movie Shinobi but as luck would have it.. HER CHARACTER DIES THERE, TOO! Don't quote me on it, cuz I haven't seen it, but I don't think she dies in the film Pacchigi, which was actually her first starring role in anything. Has anyone seen it? It...

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I don't think there will be another one. I don't think it really mattesr that it didn't end definitvely.

On the other hand, the Densha-related stuff isn't completely over:

Mina anime series coming in January!

http://www.mi-na.jp/

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Taiyou no Uta just scored #1 for the week for the 2nd time! This song has some definite staying power. http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/ And #2 is Yui's new single "I Remember You," which, if you look at the PV, is kind of a homage to TNU the movie and Kaoru Amane the character (whom she ...

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That's the 2nd SP we've been talking about - Densha Otoko Deluxe - The Last Crusade.

As far as I know, this is the end-all for the series.

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I thought this would be an overkill fluff piece, but they really took their time in writing a good story with the Deluxe SP. They also didn't cut any corners on the budget. It was kind of a trip down memory lane and a cap on the whole Densha phenomena, from the net story, to the books, to the movie,...

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The ending was okay, but I think this is one of the few series that requires a special to tie up loose ends. While we may have a good idea of what happened or what will happen.

Overall, a well written drama and very funny.

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It's all over!

I actually had a feeling this could have turned out sad or even worse, ambiguously without any resolution. In the end, though, the writers gave us what we wanted to see in the end. It was nothing groundbreaking but it was fun to watch.

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I agree with Shirashi Miho. She's good. Some others: Kuninaka Ryoko - (Michiru in Kekkon Dekinai Otoko). She kinda has the same vibe as Misaki itoh. Cute, close to 30, and has this kind of funny, goofy personality. Nishikido Ryo (1 Litre of Tears, Attention Please) - At least he's stepping out of sc...

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#1 Song in Japan this week is...

Kaoru Amane - Taiyou no Uta

Amazing, it beat out everything even though it's in its 2nd week. They'll probably use this bit in the last episode.. that she scores a #1 hit

http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/

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