[Discussion] Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu

sweetimpact · Post by **sweetimpact** » Nov 16th, '11, 04:20

Detail
Title: 私が恋愛できない理由
Title (romaji): Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu
Format: Renzoku
Genre: Romance
Episodes: TBA
Broadcast network: Fuji TV
Broadcast period: 2011-Oct-17 start
Air time: Monday 21:00
Theme song: TBA

Synopsis
To start, Fujii Emi is a girl who can't forget her ex-boyfriend. She thinks that being treated as a "guy's girl" is comfortable, but she wants to feel real love inside. Ogura Saki (Yoshitaka) failed to find a job, and ended up working at a hostess bar. Although she gives lectures to Emi and Mako about love, she has never loved anyone seriously. Finally, we have Hanzawa Mako (Oshima), who annoys men because of her serious and heavy personality; her efforts in love were also fruitless.

These girls start living together by chance, and navigate as a group through their worries about love, career, and marriage, by comforting and fighting with one another.

Cast
Karina as Fujii Emi
Yoshitaka Yuriko as Ogura Saki
Oshima Yuko as Hanzawa Mako
Tanaka Kei as Hasegawa Yu
Kurashina Kana as Maeda Hikari
Nakao Akiyoshi as Takahashi Kenta
Kagami Seira as Maruyama Rumi
Nakamura Ryu as Kizaki Toshiya
Gouriki Ayame as Hanzawa Momoko
Katsumura Masanobu as Tamura Junichi
Negishi Toshie as Ogura Yumiko
Matsuoka Emiko as Ogura Sumire
Hagiwara Masato as Shiraishi Takumi
Inamori Izumi as Shiraishi Misuzu

Official Website: http://www.fujitv.co.jp/wataren/index.html

sweetimpact · Post by **sweetimpact** » Nov 16th, '11, 04:41

I'm enjoying the chemistry between the 3 girls, love the scenes with all 3 of them interacting with each other.

Curious how things are going to turn out, from the preview of ep 6 it looks like things are going to start getting messy. Can't wait

avieamber · Post by **avieamber** » Nov 16th, '11, 04:59

Funny how i was just thinking if there's any thread for the drama here, and you made one! thank you for making this thread, i think there's a lot we can discuss about this show

I've only watched ep4 basically, so I don't know what's happening in ep5 yet, but so far

Having said all that, I really enjoy this show. It's deifnitely the top 3 favs this season. The music is great, ambiance and the issues presented. Being a single myself, sometimes I do relate to similar situations lol

emmy21 · Post by **emmy21** » Nov 16th, '11, 17:42

Thank you for making this thread! I absolutely adore this drama but thought nobody else was watching!

So so many things I love about this drama.. the very real story lines, the chemistry between the 3 leads (Karina and Yuriko's acting in particular are really good. Karina is adorably awkward, almost unrecognisable from her usual self, and Yuriko is so cute yet vulnerable). Love the music as well as the themes each week (esp the parts where the woman in the cafe is typing)

Contains episode 5 spoilers...

avieamber, like you, I think I relate to this drama a lot cos I'm also single. When Mako said to Emi this week "Shiawase ni naritai desu ne", it really resounded with me. I guess at the heart of it, that's what all of us want, and what the characters in the drama are all striving for.

Can't wait for next week!

SSpiegel · Post by **SSpiegel** » Nov 16th, '11, 20:28

I'm glad there's a thread for this! I did think about making it myself, but then I thought there might not be that many people watching this. Which seems to be true...

I've only watched the subbed episodes, because they talk a lot and I'm not that confident with my Japanese abilities anymore. The subs have been so good, tho, so I don't mind waiting since someone's doing such a good job with them.

I've enjoyed most of it, but I do feel a bit icky about

But I do love the girls and them having the spotlight in this drama. They have great chemistry together!

sweetimpact · Post by **sweetimpact** » Nov 17th, '11, 04:24

SSpiegel wrote:
Saki and Shiraishi. Am I supposed to ship that? It's someone else's husband!!

I agree with the music being really nice, blends in really nice with the scenes. The writers really do well, every ep so far has a scene that really pulls at 1 of the girl's heartstrings, from memory,

I adore Mako

love how she blurts everything out but she's so serious about it

I'm going to guess the woman in the cafe is Saki when she gets a job at a Publishing firm, and with the xmas decorations it'll be 5-6 episodes down the track when this drama probably ends around xmas time.

Most definitely my fav drama of this season.

blackstar · Post by **blackstar** » Nov 17th, '11, 09:12

I really adore karinaxtanaka kei pair or in this drama fujii x yu pair.. they are so cute together.. and they act so well the chemistry is there.. karina is great playing a tomboy

as for saki..

mako

yvliew · Post by **yvliew** » Nov 20th, '11, 17:47

I really like this type of drama. Friendship, love, living under 1 roof.

Anyone can intro similar type of drama to me??

I like Takei character. Straight and brave even he's shy and doesn't look so confident. He seems really a good guy. Hope Takei and Emi would develope more in the story. But I think they actually won't be together in the end.

Hikari is the type of character I hate most. Can't stand for her own man. ughh

Saki is really pity. I hope she could find true love. But I guess she won't. This drama is actually called "the reason I can't fall in love" so... I guess it could end with nobody falling in love...ha..

as for Mako, I think she got hooked up with a freak. Will see in episode 6.

«minah» · Post by **«minah»** » Nov 21st, '11, 01:25

I'm not crazy about it.... I dunno it's an ok watch but.... eh I don't go "omg what happens next!!?" The characters to me are a bit flat/typical (and a bit stereotyped in an annoying ugh way) and don't' seem to bring anything extra with it (maybe Karina.. I guess I just like her tomboyishness but don't like her sad look all the time. .and I love Karina) But I guess there's something in it that still makes me wanna keep watching ^^ But I'm no entirely sucked in though.

koitsu · Post by **koitsu** » Nov 22nd, '11, 07:13

This is my favorite drama this season. I laughed my ass off at the initial ass slap, and am looking forward to further development between Saki and Takumi.

sweetimpact · Post by **sweetimpact** » Nov 22nd, '11, 10:12

Ep 6

Good to see the ratings have gone up from last week.

koitsu · Post by **koitsu** » Nov 22nd, '11, 10:27

sweetimpact wrote:Ep 6
Poor Yu, looks like it's all over for him and Hikari but lucky for him he still has his best "friend" Emi. Poor Takei, he wanted to be Emi's no.1 but Yu still remains as Emi's no.1. I was really starting to like Takei too, so awkward and clumsy Looks like from here onwards it'll be Emi x Yu

Glad it's over between Mako and Yamato, Yamato was so clingy and insecure unfortunately it looks like Mako will be forced to resign from her job because of her relationship with Yamato, couldn't understand everything since my Japanese is still quite bad

Well that was quite a blow to Shiraishi, infertility... No children for him or Mizusu, and looking at the preview for ep 7 Saki and Shiraishi are starting their affair with Misuzu clearly seeing the 2 of them together...

There certainly is chemistry between Saki and Shiraishi but i really don't see things working out for the 2 of them. The vibe i'm getting from Shiraishi is; he's infertile and he's feeling down, returning home to Mizusu and having to face her doesn't make things any better and so this is where Saki comes in, he can have fun with her and "forget"/temporarily run away from his problems. If anything for Shiraishi it's lust and infatuation.

Looking at the preview for ep7 things are heating up, Mizusu finds about about Saki and Shiraishi, argument between Emi and Saki about what Saki is doing. Couldn't quite pick up what's happening with Mako.

And as always i love the little talks that Emi, Saki and Mako have together
Good to see the ratings have gone up from last week.

I enjoyed it too. Can't wait for next week!

emmy21 · Post by **emmy21** » Nov 22nd, '11, 17:04

Just watched episode 6...

Off topic but I really like the actor Koyanagi Yu who plays Takei. I've never seen him before this drama. Seems like he hasn't had many main roles so far.

yvliew · Post by **yvliew** » Nov 24th, '11, 17:26

Any idea where to get the soundtrack of this drama?

sweetimpact · Post by **sweetimpact** » Nov 25th, '11, 12:17

Apparently the ost will be released on the 30th of this month so expect the ost to be floating around sometime next week?

garnet07 · Post by **garnet07** » Nov 26th, '11, 09:57

emmy21 wrote: Off topic but I really like the actor Koyanagi Yu who plays Takei. I've never seen him before this drama. Seems like he hasn't had many main roles so far.

Koyanagi Yu is one of the main characters on Yankee kun to Megane Chan ... I remembered him because he is one of the rare REALLY TALL Japanese actors I've seen. OMG I love his character Takei. Serious, funny awkward, and adorable. If Emi's crush doesn't do something quick, hopefully Takei gets Emi.

emmy21 · Post by **emmy21** » Nov 26th, '11, 16:28

garnet07, thanks! am starting to watch yankee kun now and its really funny! But Koyanagi Yu does look rather different in that show. I also realized he was in Hanamizuki which I watched a few times, but didn't recognize him as he looked totally different there as well!

I hope the character Takei continues to stick around in the drama. Mb he could end up with Saki? Otherwise we probably won't see him after episode 7 already.

emmy21 · Post by **emmy21** » Nov 27th, '11, 03:59

If any of you read Koyanagi Yu's personal blog, he just posted an entry as Takei Daisuke yesterday.

Pls pardon any poor translation:

LOL, how adorable is that!

sweetimpact · Post by **sweetimpact** » Nov 29th, '11, 10:58

Ep 7

Ratings went up a bit again

every ep feels too short, i want to see more!
Edit: don't believe everything i say, it's so easy to mistranslate and completely get the wrong context lol

edilions · Post by **edilions** » Nov 29th, '11, 15:03

anyone can upload the ost?
it s awesome especially the one...I think is Koda Kumi ?

yvliew · Post by **yvliew** » Nov 29th, '11, 16:33

edilions wrote:anyone can upload the ost?
it s awesome especially the one...I think is Koda Kumi ?

Actually both song is by Namie Amuro

emmy21 · Post by **emmy21** » Nov 29th, '11, 16:52

I thought ep 7 was really sad... but things are moving quickly...

Does anyone know how many episodes this drama will have? Am guessing probably 10 so that it'll end on 19 Dec before Xmas?

edilions · Post by **edilions** » Nov 29th, '11, 19:12

yvliew wrote:
edilions wrote:anyone can upload the ost?
it s awesome especially the one...I think is Koda Kumi ?
Actually both song is by Namie Amuro

Nice to know
what are the songs called ? If I may ask

limeade · Post by **limeade** » Dec 2nd, '11, 12:34

edilions wrote:Nice to know
what are the songs called ? If I may ask

I think one is called Love Story. Saw it on the credits.

Can anyone tell me what did Saki (the girl at the cafe) typed on the laptop for the later part of episodes 5 and 6? I could get the rough meaning but I'm not very sure. Thanks!

hunterkirualeorio · Post by **hunterkirualeorio** » Dec 3rd, '11, 07:13

Sit!Stay!Wait!Down!:
Love Story:

SnowApple · Post by **SnowApple** » Dec 8th, '11, 05:11

This is the only drama I'm watching this season, and it's keeping me interested! Yeah, the story lines and characters are pretty typical, but I expect that from dramas.

I'm surprised no one's mentioned my favorite thing about the drama -- the photos at the end of every episode! Or near the end, whenever it flashes back to Saki in the cafe, typing out the "moral of the episode." I love how the pictures reflect the most recent developments of the plot, love or friendship. I'll probably be compiling them at the end so we can look at the storytelling. ^_^

edilions · Post by **edilions** » Dec 8th, '11, 12:41

hunterkirualeorio wrote:Sit!Stay!Wait!Down!:
Love Story:

Thank you ^^
I really love Love story
This is my favorite drama this season

MrMojo1 · Post by **MrMojo1** » Dec 14th, '11, 16:01

The title track (in opening) is "Sit! Stay! Wait! Down!" from "Namie Amuro" is available and online.

The "Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu 私が恋愛できない理由OST" has already been uploaded online [if you do a search (in Japanese)] but currently in 128k

Waiting for better version (320k/FLAC)

yvliew · Post by **yvliew** » Dec 15th, '11, 03:58

already downloaded. I love it so much. Thanks for the info MrMojo1!!

loiremusic · Post by **loiremusic** » Dec 18th, '11, 07:13

Anybody know if there's anybody doing a fansub for this drama?
If there is one, I want in.
Thanks
-Loire-

MrMojo1 · Post by **MrMojo1** » Dec 21st, '11, 19:54

Look in the Subtitles Forum section for the subtitles as it's there.

loiremusic · Post by **loiremusic** » Dec 21st, '11, 22:17

MrMojo1 wrote:Look in the Subtitles Forum section for the subtitles as it's there.

Thanks, I found Rollins is doing the softsub for this drama, and asked them if they could let me in

moochi2000 · Post by **moochi2000** » Jan 9th, '12, 07:09

is anyone still watching this? i'm really disappointed in the ending =.="

GaussAlgorithmus · Post by **GaussAlgorithmus** » Jan 9th, '12, 16:51

I watched this, and thought that it was "ok".

Overall, I give this 5/10. It's avarage. Not really good, but not really bad either. Just...avarage.

btw.: Does anyone know, which of the scenes was the "live broadcast" scene?

moochi2000 · Post by **moochi2000** » Jan 9th, '12, 19:00

the three of them looking at the tokyo tower = live broadcast

i'm not sure if any of you watched sengyou shufu tantei, but i gave that like a 7.8, so now i don't know what to give this drama lol. i think i'm too lenient with these ratings but i have to say that this drama had a lot of potential in the beginning

Rating:
How much I enjoyed it: 7.9/10
How much it deserves: 6.9/10

and now my thoughts....
WARNING: SUPER LONG

Emi - LIKE WTH? How can you just leave Yu like that? You left the police guy's kendo match to be with Yu, and you led him on regarding the trip to America. The drama tries to portray her as the best character, but she is dumb and immature. No one ever said that you can't go to America and do small lighting events or light up your NEW friends there. Anyways, the whole time about her being unable to confess was just STUPID. She admits to Yu that she broke up initially because she was worried about getting hurt and now that she has overcame the hurdle, suddenly a career problem? They talked about the career problem near the end, but the love problem began since episode 1!

Saki - She is the best character hands down. All her problems are realistic and basically she did what I would have done. Not that I would go into an affair or casually sleep with men, but Saki knew what she was doing. Sad that she didn't end up with Takumi, but this was pretty realistic.

Mako - I think it's ok that she is dumb, because she is portrayed as naive in the drama. Anyhow, how did she get such a good catch? That guy is good LOL. But those 2 guys in the beginning.. wow. Not a very interesting character

Btw, did anyone find it ridiculous that Mako's sister would sleep with the guy just to piss her off? I don't know if a sister would do that.

MIsizu - I don't even want to talk about her.

Takumi - I liked him until the last 2 episodes. What? You were just running away from your wife? I did not see that coming, I thought you actually didn't like her. Troll.

I like all the other characters, especially Yu. If anything, Yu and the police guy are honest and straightforward.

Music: VERY GOOD. The insert song's lyrics are perfect and who doesn't love Namie Amuro

I have to say that the drama started really well, the premise was good and it had a lot of potential. In addition, the symbols were okay in the beginning but it was TOO FORCED, like c'mon paint coming off the walls and repainting after? LOL. Ok, I'm a bit mean but j-doramas nowadays are lagging behind kdramas.

Do I recommend it? Sure, it's a good casual watch and makes people wonder what will happen. The good stuff? I like how they introduce new characters in the middle because it's fresh. I also like how they portray the lighting staff, it was realistic and I got a kick out of the Namie Amuro's concert. I think if you just want to watch a cute romantic story, this one is "okay" but yah....LOL Btw, even with all the plotholes, the acting was perfectly fine

sweetimpact · Post by **sweetimpact** » Jan 13th, '12, 19:04

I personally will miss watching the 3 of them every week, a SP would be nice

tego · Post by **tego** » Feb 5th, '12, 04:12

I just finished watching the final episode.
This the very first jdrama that I have watched. I have to say I loved it very much!
The music was wonderful. The characters were so likeable.
I loved Karina (didn't know who she was until now) as Fujii-senpai.
Thank you Rollins teams for the subtitles.
I am looking forward to trying another jdrama now.
If anyone knows of another show like this one please recommend it to me.
I have selected 'Tokyo Love Story' to try next.

EriKira · Post by **EriKira** » Feb 10th, '12, 16:23

tego wrote:I just finished watching the final episode.
This the very first jdrama that I have watched. I have to say I loved it very much!
The music was wonderful. The characters were so likeable.
I loved Karina (didn't know who she was until now) as Fujii-senpai.
Thank you Rollins teams for the subtitles.
I am looking forward to trying another jdrama now.
If anyone knows of another show like this one please recommend it to me.
I have selected 'Tokyo Love Story' to try next.

I have the same opinion with you.
I love this dorama because it is really telling about love story.
The problem inside really alive, not like usual dorama.

maybe you should watch hana yori dango if u never watched it before

tego · Post by **tego** » Feb 12th, '12, 18:17

EriKira, I saw your suggestion for hana yori dango.
It might be a very nice dorama, but I am not as young as you. I am in my forties
So a high school drama might not be right, but thanks.

I finished Tokyo Love Story. Wow was that good!
I am now fully hooked on jdramas.
Next I am watching Freeter Ie Wo Kau.

sweetimpact · Post by **sweetimpact** » Feb 12th, '12, 18:31

^i'm sure you will enjoy freeter ie wo kau

tego · Post by **tego** » Feb 12th, '12, 23:54

sweetimpact, you are right.
I have seen only two episodes, but I like it so far.
I also have Great Teacher Onizuka and Dirty mama! lined up next.
It will take me awhile to get to them though.
What are you watching?

ermac · Post by **ermac** » Feb 15th, '12, 14:42

tego wrote:EriKira, I saw your suggestion for hana yori dango.
It might be a very nice dorama, but I am not as young as you. I am in my forties
So a high school drama might not be right, but thanks.

I finished Tokyo Love Story. Wow was that good!
I am now fully hooked on jdramas.
Next I am watching Freeter Ie Wo Kau.

Since u are 40's..go for Love Shuffle

sweetimpact · Post by **sweetimpact** » Feb 15th, '12, 15:00

tego wrote:sweetimpact, you are right.
I have seen only two episodes, but I like it so far.
I also have Great Teacher Onizuka and Dirty mama! lined up next.
It will take me awhile to get to them though.
What are you watching?

saikou no jinsei no owarikata
if you're into dramas that are more on the serious side you may like code blue season 1 and 2

tego · Post by **tego** » Mar 5th, '12, 00:49

I finished Freeter Ie Wo Kau and enjoyed it.
I've seen three episodes of GTO and it seems like it will be good as well.
I am really taken with Love Shuffle though. I have seen four episodes and I love it!
I am now a full fledged Karina fanatic.
She plays such loveable characters and does it so well.
I guess I am into jdramas that explore the serious side of relationships.
Thank you both Avatar and sweetimpact for your recommendations.

doramaworld · Post by **doramaworld** » Aug 26th, '13, 14:17

My review on this drama:
http://doramaworld.blogspot.com/2013/08 ... kinai.html

Simply put, I thought that this drama didn't really offer anything refreshing to look at and the constant but predictable flip-flops in the story's direction didn't help either. Sole consolation was seeing Yoshitaka Yuriko who brought Saki to life with her cheerful appearance but vulnerable inner self.

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