Recommend J-Dramas (Ask for suggestions here)
Just google some actresses you like and find out what dramas they've been in. Off the top of my head there's Yuko Takeuchi, Inoue Mao, Mizukawa Asami, Ueto Aya, Haruka Ayase, Horikita Maki, etcEriKira wrote:Lacking of dorama to watch.
Any suggestion ?
The rules is simple, have kawaii actress inside and it is not a boring one
okay, I guess I am going to find out about Yuko Takeuchi's dorama since many ppl talk about her these timeseirin wrote:
Just google some actresses you like and find out what dramas they've been in. Off the top of my head there's Yuko Takeuchi, Inoue Mao, Mizukawa Asami, Ueto Aya, Haruka Ayase, Horikita Maki, etc
thanks
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My cousin recommends JIN. I haven't watched it but I think it's very interesting. It's a medical drama where a brain surgeon travels back in time to the Edo period. It's only 11 eps for the 1st and 2nd seasons, and according to my cousin this drama has a really solid story, plus all the actors are really good. I'm planning to watch this one soon!antoku wrote:Help me educate my mom (with fiction)!
My mom's going to visit me in Japan pretty soon. I'm pretty into history (kabuki, nohgaku, Genpei wars, sengoku, bakumatsu, all that jazz) and I'd like to try to show her what Japan means to me. Can anyone recommend me a hopefully not-too-long jidai-geki that might give her some context for the stuff I'm planning to show her?
Like, I could tell her to watch Shinsen-gumi and then take her around Kyoto and show her the location of the Ikeda-ya and she'd know what it meant to be there since she'd watched the show. Only if I told her to watch a 50 episode drama I'd pretty sure she'd get two episodes in and quit, so Taiga drama might not be the best.
Can someone recommend something a little shorter, ideally set pre-Meiji?
Hope this helps!! (:
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I don't really get what you mean by "dramatic",TheVicarious wrote:Hey guys.
Searching for a good dramatic drama with strong scenes and serious moments. Not so much comedic stuff. I mean comedy can be there to a point, but I want it to be mostly serious. Like that japanese movie Time Traveller for instance which think did a great job balancing the two.
Thanks!
but I will try, maybe you will like
Saikou no jinsei owarikata (It's about human drama)
JIN (About a doctor who time slipped to the past)
Kaseifu no mita (A maid who will do everything you ask)
Bloody monday (It's about cyber crime)
And many serious dramas in my HDD, but maybe it's the best, I think
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I think Maou is what you're looking for!Hey guys.
Searching for a good dramatic drama with strong scenes and serious moments. Not so much comedic stuff. I mean comedy can be there to a point, but I want it to be mostly serious. Like that japanese movie Time Traveller for instance which think did a great job balancing the two.
Thanks!
Hi EriKira,
I usually prefer episodic crime/detective/mystery dramas and not sure how perfect you will find these but you can check out:
Shinzanmono (one of my favorites for detective/crime dramas)
Joker Yurusarezaru Sosakan
Keizoku and Keizoku 2 spec
Lucky seven (havent watched it yet so not sure how perfect the crimes are but has kawaii actresses and I remember you were looking for those)
Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri (again, havent watched it but with kawaii actresses)
Strawberry Night
Zeni Geba
I usually prefer episodic crime/detective/mystery dramas and not sure how perfect you will find these but you can check out:
Shinzanmono (one of my favorites for detective/crime dramas)
Joker Yurusarezaru Sosakan
Keizoku and Keizoku 2 spec
Lucky seven (havent watched it yet so not sure how perfect the crimes are but has kawaii actresses and I remember you were looking for those)
Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri (again, havent watched it but with kawaii actresses)
Strawberry Night
Zeni Geba
I will try to watch thesekirtil wrote:Hi EriKira,
I usually prefer episodic crime/detective/mystery dramas and not sure how perfect you will find these but you can check out:
Shinzanmono (one of my favorites for detective/crime dramas)
Joker Yurusarezaru Sosakan
Keizoku and Keizoku 2 spec
Lucky seven (havent watched it yet so not sure how perfect the crimes are but has kawaii actresses and I remember you were looking for those)
Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri (again, havent watched it but with kawaii actresses)
Strawberry Night
Zeni Geba
Anyone have swindler dorama ? Or a serial crime dorama (Not per episode crime) ?
Recommend me, guys if you know a good one
Hey tarumpaw,tarumpaw wrote:are there any good cooking jdrama?
Recap about 3 pages ago (suggestions about food dramas) :
dramelencholy wrote:Hi! I love food doramas like Lunch Queen and Osen! Can anyone recommed any other doramas that has the same sense of comedy and love for food? Replies would be greatly appreciated! (:
kirtil wrote:Hey dramelencholy,
Oishii Gohan comes to mind. The food part was mainly rice but I would recommend it to everyone. A very heartwarming dorama.
Then there are these that might better fit what you are looking for :
Bambino!, My Little Chef (Abe Hiroshi), Oishii Puropozu, Sushi Oji (more comedy but sushi focused), Delicious Gakuin (havent watched it but I understand its a comedy oriented food dorama), and most recent one; Hungry! (said to be very good but still havent watched it)
Have fun, my favorites were Oishii Gohan, Lunch Queen and because Abe Hiroshi was in it, My little chef.
There are also good kdoramas about food, if you interested you can ask in that other thread.
I also checked Shinya Shokudo after beailoveyou's suggestion and I found it very interesting and fun.beailoveyou wrote:Try watching Shinya Shokudo... although it's not really a comedy, per se. It has some light and comedic parts but most are really just heart-warming tales.
I hope these would help.
Last year there was the very brilliant and sad Soredemo Ikite Yuku! This year I haven't watched any sad dorama's. Maybe Shokuzai... That's more of a thriller than sad though.SithSylar wrote:Hi guys/girls just wondering can anyone recommend me some jdrama thats super super sad that has come out this year????, or maybe something coming out later this year and i should track. thanks very much in advance.
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^^ Found the following to be good fun watches, not the most popular ones but if you like the ones you listed these may be good for you:
Ouran High School Host Club
Otomen
Hammer Session- currently viewing
Ryokiteki na Kanojo- not a high school one but one of the funniest you'll see with a good story.
Ouran High School Host Club
Otomen
Hammer Session- currently viewing
Ryokiteki na Kanojo- not a high school one but one of the funniest you'll see with a good story.
give kekkon dekinai otoko a try - its quite funnyEriKira wrote:Guys, I am searching for very funny dorama which have a story line too.
For example : my boss my hero , atashinchi no danshi , samurai high school
because I am really stress out with my college assignments right now
Please help me release my stress by recommending me
oohh I have watched Ouran High schoo.naokanzaki wrote:^^ Found the following to be good fun watches, not the most popular ones but if you like the ones you listed these may be good for you:
Ouran High School Host Club
Otomen
Hammer Session- currently viewing
Ryokiteki na Kanojo- not a high school one but one of the funniest you'll see with a good story.
Yeah it's really funny
I don't like Otomen and Hammer Session
I will try to look into Ryokiteki na Kanojo
Thanks nao for recommended me
I have watched that. But, Thanks yeah for your recommendationShindou wrote:
give kekkon dekinai otoko a try - its quite funny
If have more funny n LMAO dorama please tell me
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Thank you ^^ I love the sound of Orthros no inu and Trick.seirin wrote:Trick, Nanase Futatabi, Orthros no Inu, Yashadnoparker wrote:I am new to Japanese dramas and I am unsure on what to watch. I really like super natural sort of themes, Supernatural being my favourite american TV series. Can anyone recommend anything along them lines?
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Forgive me if this is a silly question. But does Saiyuuki have any connection with Dragonball? I notice the main character is called Son Goku ><wobblywalker wrote:Supernatural...
I liked Shabake and Dororo (movie), Shabake has a sequel Usouso, but I see no seeds.
My TOP favorite series would be Saiyuuki and it's sequel, although I hear Kaibutsu-kun is pretty good...
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Nevermind this question xD I have just read about Journey to the West:)
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OMG!!! where did u watched or downloaded DORORO? ive been searching for this movie for such a long timewobblywalker wrote:Supernatural...
I liked Shabake and Dororo (movie), Shabake has a sequel Usouso, but I see no seeds.
My TOP favorite series would be Saiyuuki and it's sequel, although I hear Kaibutsu-kun is pretty good...
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i see.. thanks for the info... and about the lead actor/actress was actually my favorite since i saw them in Orange Dayswobblywalker wrote:Well I don't know about now, but you might try ebay or Amazon. I bought the dvd when the movie first came out but gave it to my cousin a long time ago. Sadly they never made a sequel, it was an 'unfinished business' sort of ending (for me anyway). The lead actors/actresses were great.
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Wow! i do love GALILEO too... Masaharu Fukuyama (as u can see on my Ava ^^), Satoshi Tsumabuki and Kou Shibasaki was my ultimate fav Japan artis have u watch Orange Days?wobblywalker wrote:Kou Shibasaki became a top favorite with me after I saw her in Galileo, and Tsumabuki Satoshi is so great in this role, Eita and the other actors are wonderful as well, oh I really wish they had made the Dororo sequel!!!
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I did watch it after seeing Dororo, wanted to see them interact in a series, they were really good, I keep wondering if they'll be in anything upcoming... seems like so many of the stars that were big a couple of years ago have disappeared from view. Are they on vacation or what? I don't follow very closely though, maybe some of them are doing variety shows or something. Lately been enjoying Deka Wanko, lots of great ensemble interaction, which is one of the elements I really liked about the older series Hero (with Kimutaku). Hope you can track down Dororo, although I will say it was panned, kind of like The Last Airbender (which I also liked). I also liked Tsumabuki in Waterboys, I barely recognized Tamaki Hiroshi in that!
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u rite, i miss to see them on dorama again... as we know Tsumabuki was quite actived on a movie and for Kou i thought that she was focus with her singer career recently :'(wobblywalker wrote:I did watch it after seeing Dororo, wanted to see them interact in a series, they were really good, I keep wondering if they'll be in anything upcoming... seems like so many of the stars that were big a couple of years ago have disappeared from view. Are they on vacation or what? I don't follow very closely though, maybe some of them are doing variety shows or something. Lately been enjoying Deka Wanko, lots of great ensemble interaction, which is one of the elements I really liked about the older series Hero (with Kimutaku). Hope you can track down Dororo, although I will say it was panned, kind of like The Last Airbender (which I also liked). I also liked Tsumabuki in Waterboys, I barely recognized Tamaki Hiroshi in that!
^--My three favorite comedies are Trick (comedy/mystery w/ great humor), Kekkon Dekinai Otoko (basically Abe Hiroshi being awesome... comdey/romance) and a tie between Gonzo (police drama/comedy) and Seigi no Mikata (comedy/romance). You can't go wrong with those four.
And if you've already seen 'em, there are plenty of others I could recommend.
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Anyway, the reason I'm here at all today is because I've been out of the jdrama loop for a while. About a year or so, maybe a bit more, maybe a bit less. What have been the best shows in the past year or so? Or, if not "best," which ones have you fine people enjoyed? I'm game for any genre but tragedy.
And if you've already seen 'em, there are plenty of others I could recommend.
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Anyway, the reason I'm here at all today is because I've been out of the jdrama loop for a while. About a year or so, maybe a bit more, maybe a bit less. What have been the best shows in the past year or so? Or, if not "best," which ones have you fine people enjoyed? I'm game for any genre but tragedy.
Hi ^_^ I'm looking for comedy or semi-comedic dramas with cute romances. Non cute romance is cool too I guess lol. I also like some serious dramas, but not as much (Kurosagi was okay...)
My favorites of all time are Yasuko to Kenji and Kekkon Dekinai Otoko. I didn't really like Attention Please--it was fine but just didn't have the same quality, and the characters were dull.
Zettai Kareshi was good toward the end, but dumb in the beginning and also kind of frustrating for spoiler reasons
I hated Ikemen desu ne and couldn't get past the first episode >_> Hana Yori Dango was of course good, HanaKimi was fine but I wanted to hit the protag over the head once again for her romantic choice, so the ending was kinda sour. Nobuta was fine, but slow and not really addictive. Nodame Cantabile was pretty good, I liked it, but not nearly as much as the first two I mentioned. Kimi wa Petto was cute, but another one of those slow ones with a bad romantic choice (you might start seeing a pet peeve pattern here... ).
Soo... Any more recommendations for me? Thank you! I guess one thing I should mention is I don't really like plots that pair a very young woman with a man old enough to be her father. Dunno how common that is in JDrama but it makes me feel blechy to watch.
My favorites of all time are Yasuko to Kenji and Kekkon Dekinai Otoko. I didn't really like Attention Please--it was fine but just didn't have the same quality, and the characters were dull.
Zettai Kareshi was good toward the end, but dumb in the beginning and also kind of frustrating for spoiler reasons
Soo... Any more recommendations for me? Thank you! I guess one thing I should mention is I don't really like plots that pair a very young woman with a man old enough to be her father. Dunno how common that is in JDrama but it makes me feel blechy to watch.
I know they're a little dated but you might want to try some these:ADiosMio wrote:Hi ^_^ I'm looking for comedy or semi-comedic dramas with cute romances. Non cute romance is cool too I guess lol. I also like some serious dramas, but not as much (Kurosagi was okay...)
Last Christmas - i really liked this one
Hero - this was quite fun
Proposal Daisakusen
Nodame Cantabile (i think ppl have either a love/hate relationship with this one)
Plenty of good kdramas recently too
Feel free to check out others I listed here: http://shindou2006.blogspot.com/p/best- ... ramas.html
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IS (very meaningful drama,If you like serious stuff you'll enjoy it)Anyway, the reason I'm here at all today is because I've been out of the jdrama loop for a while. About a year or so, maybe a bit more, maybe a bit less. What have been the best shows in the past year or so? Or, if not "best," which ones have you fine people enjoyed? I'm game for any genre but tragedy.
Yuusha Yoshiko to Maou no Shiro (if you like crazy stuff,parody of rpg)
Don Quixote (nice comedy, great Matsuda Shota)
Kaseifu no Mita (I wouldn't call it a tragedy but it has some serious stuff in it)
Yokai Ningen Bem (very nice fantasy drama)
Strawberry Night (excellent police drama, if you decide to watch it, there is an SP before the drama)
Kagi no Kakatta Heya (one of the best mystery dramas I've ever seen)
Legal High (So much fun)
@Shindou Yeah mentioned in my post that I saw Nodame and it was fine ^^' I didn't love it but didn't hate it either, the last episodes were cute although the 'foreign' conductor character was a bit too silly.
I will check of Proposal Daisakusen I think, thank you!
@Keikan DL'd that now, it looks like a reverse Kekkon Dekinai Otoko
I will check of Proposal Daisakusen I think, thank you!
@Keikan DL'd that now, it looks like a reverse Kekkon Dekinai Otoko
i have a feeling you might enjoy Shinzanmono - shameless plug -> http://shindou2006.blogspot.com/2012/06 ... eview.htmlMwulf wrote: Anyway, the reason I'm here at all today is because I've been out of the jdrama loop for a while. About a year or so, maybe a bit more, maybe a bit less. What have been the best shows in the past year or so? Or, if not "best," which ones have you fine people enjoyed? I'm game for any genre but tragedy.
hi all,
i watch my dramas by year. im still stuck in 2009 dramas though.
with regard to 2009 dramas, i have watched/gonna watch the following.
boss
buzzer beat
liar game 2
godhand teru
love shuffle
majo saiban
meichan no shitsuji
mr brain
orthos no inu
rescue
romes
smile
tokyo dogs
voice
any more good jdoramas in the year 2009 to recommend? or should i move on to year 2010?
i watch my dramas by year. im still stuck in 2009 dramas though.
with regard to 2009 dramas, i have watched/gonna watch the following.
boss
buzzer beat
liar game 2
godhand teru
love shuffle
majo saiban
meichan no shitsuji
mr brain
orthos no inu
rescue
romes
smile
tokyo dogs
voice
any more good jdoramas in the year 2009 to recommend? or should i move on to year 2010?
I just finished Legal High, and I loved it. So far It's my favorite drama, along with the original GTO.
Could anybody suggest something similar to it? I really enjoyed the comedy, and I loved how it was really fast paced. I've been looking for more comedy dramas like Legal High, but it seems that whenever people ask for comedy, they get suggestions like Nobuta wo Produce and Hana Yori Dango, which I found really boring and not funny at all.
So basically, please help me figure out which of the generally recommended comedies are more Legal High style and less Hana Yori Dango style comedies! Thanks!
Could anybody suggest something similar to it? I really enjoyed the comedy, and I loved how it was really fast paced. I've been looking for more comedy dramas like Legal High, but it seems that whenever people ask for comedy, they get suggestions like Nobuta wo Produce and Hana Yori Dango, which I found really boring and not funny at all.
So basically, please help me figure out which of the generally recommended comedies are more Legal High style and less Hana Yori Dango style comedies! Thanks!
I think you posed the wrong question. What you're interested seems to be "serious topic with light comedy". You might like bengoshi no kuzu, Beauty or Beast, and Trick . Maybe Samurai High School. If you liked GTO, you might like Gokusen.Royal wrote:I just finished Legal High, and I loved it. So far It's my favorite drama, along with the original GTO.
Could anybody suggest something similar to it? I really enjoyed the comedy, and I loved how it was really fast paced. I've been looking for more comedy dramas like Legal High, but it seems that whenever people ask for comedy, they get suggestions like Nobuta wo Produce and Hana Yori Dango, which I found really boring and not funny at all.
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You want pure comedy instead of romantic comedy the way I see it!Some of the best comedies I have seen are:So basically, please help me figure out which of the generally recommended comedies are more Legal High style and less Hana Yori Dango style comedies! Thanks!
One pound gospel
Stand up!
Nodame Cantabile (well Nodame has also the romantic part for sure but it is crazy funny too!)
My boss, my hero
Manhattan love story
Saru Lock
Anna-san no omame
Meiantei no Okite
Elite yankee saburo
Yuusha Yoshihiko to Maou no shiro
Don Quixote
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Actually, I just watched ''Legal High"!The synopsis said Law,Comedy and that's what it was as far as I'm concerned.For sure it wasn't a romace/romantic comedy and that's what I tried to avoid recommending.GTO is certainly not a pure comedy that's why I didn't recommend it, for me it's more like THE school drama with more serious stuff than comedic moments.I don't think you've watched or looked up "legal high" drama synopsis. They're not pure comedy. Neither is GTO.
There are always serious moments even in pure comedies cause that's life...tragedy is inseparable from comedy.
Guys, any recommended dorama for next season (Jul-Sept) ? xD
I am bored for watching last season dorama because many of them are about crime.
Actually I am curious about Higashino Keigo Mysteries.
Because the cast have many nice actors and actress inside.
Anyone know about the synopsis ?
I can't find it in dramawiki
I am bored for watching last season dorama because many of them are about crime.
Actually I am curious about Higashino Keigo Mysteries.
Because the cast have many nice actors and actress inside.
Anyone know about the synopsis ?
I can't find it in dramawiki
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I don't think you'll find a synopsis because each episode will have its own actors and its own plot.The only actor who will play in all of them as the story guide is Nakai Kiichi.Actually I am curious about Higashino Keigo Mysteries.
Because the cast have many nice actors and actress inside.
Anyone know about the synopsis ?
Personally the ones I'm interested in besides Higashino Keigo Mysteries are:any recommended dorama for next season (Jul-Sept) ? xD
Dragon Seinendan
Yoru no Onnakyoushi
Boys on the Run
Ghost Mama Sousasen
Omoni Naitemasu
Somato Kabushiki Gaisha
Hi everyone. I haven't been here for a while. These are the dramas I have seen:
HYD 1+2
Juui Dolittle
Kimi wa Petto
Asuko March
Lovely Complex movie
Natsu no nijiro
nobuta wo produce
zettai kareshi
hanakimi
samurai high school
taisetsu na koko--
yamato nadeshiko shichi henge
yankee-kun to megane chan
koizura
I'm looking for a good romance, comedy, school life drama. Any or either of these 3 genres. Has there been any school ones this year? I haven't been able to find a good jdrama in a long time. T___T
HYD 1+2
Juui Dolittle
Kimi wa Petto
Asuko March
Lovely Complex movie
Natsu no nijiro
nobuta wo produce
zettai kareshi
hanakimi
samurai high school
taisetsu na koko--
yamato nadeshiko shichi henge
yankee-kun to megane chan
koizura
I'm looking for a good romance, comedy, school life drama. Any or either of these 3 genres. Has there been any school ones this year? I haven't been able to find a good jdrama in a long time. T___T
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I PREFER THIS.. SCHOOL DRAMA'S THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
1.GREAT TEACHER ONIZUKA 1998ver /2012ver - A Gang Leader That Became A Teacher - Onizuka Sensei
2.HAMMER SESSION - A Con Artist That Became A Teacher - Hatchitsuka Sensei
3. Gachi Baka - A Boxer That Became A Teacher - Gondo Sensei
4. Queens Classroom - A Former Good Teacher That Became A Strict One She Has His Reason's - Maya Sensei
5. Long Love Letter - UNEXPLAINED CREATURES UNEXPLAINED TURN OF EVENTS - Asami Sensei
6. My Boss My Hero - A Yakuza That Came Back To High School Awesome Series Makes Me Laugh And Cry
7. Dragon Zakura - Amazing Teaching Skills,Amazing Teacher,Amazing Series - Godo-Sensei
8. Proposal Daisakusen - He Wants His Married Girl To Be Back From Him But How? - Iwase Ken
9. Homeroom At The Beach side - A Former Medic Soldier That Became A Teacher - ???
10. Nobuta Wo Produce - A Little Clumsy Silent Girl That Waants To Be Famous - Nobuta
1.GREAT TEACHER ONIZUKA 1998ver /2012ver - A Gang Leader That Became A Teacher - Onizuka Sensei
2.HAMMER SESSION - A Con Artist That Became A Teacher - Hatchitsuka Sensei
3. Gachi Baka - A Boxer That Became A Teacher - Gondo Sensei
4. Queens Classroom - A Former Good Teacher That Became A Strict One She Has His Reason's - Maya Sensei
5. Long Love Letter - UNEXPLAINED CREATURES UNEXPLAINED TURN OF EVENTS - Asami Sensei
6. My Boss My Hero - A Yakuza That Came Back To High School Awesome Series Makes Me Laugh And Cry
7. Dragon Zakura - Amazing Teaching Skills,Amazing Teacher,Amazing Series - Godo-Sensei
8. Proposal Daisakusen - He Wants His Married Girl To Be Back From Him But How? - Iwase Ken
9. Homeroom At The Beach side - A Former Medic Soldier That Became A Teacher - ???
10. Nobuta Wo Produce - A Little Clumsy Silent Girl That Waants To Be Famous - Nobuta
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Hi, I was hopping somebody could suggest me a show or two to watch.
Firstly, I'm new to the J-drama scene. My main purpose for this new interest is to improve my language skills. Currently, I'm at a "conversational" level, but I'd like to pick up much more vocabulary. I'm currently studying in Japan, and I'm thinking of continuing to live here after I graduate.
I mainly watch American dramas, and I suppose I'm a little picky. I tend to prefer shows with some "edge" like the Sopranos. From what I have seen of Japanese drama, melodrama seems to be quite commonplace. Sometimes that turns me off, but I'm sure I could stomach it, provided the drama has enough redeeming qualities.
I suppose I would prefer a show that doesn't use too much jargon (e.g. legal/medical jargon), because as I mentioned, I'd like to learn vocabulary that might actually be of some use to me.
Something released within the past few years would be preferable, because I'm partial to good video/sound quality.
Comedy is also fine.
Thanks for your help.
Firstly, I'm new to the J-drama scene. My main purpose for this new interest is to improve my language skills. Currently, I'm at a "conversational" level, but I'd like to pick up much more vocabulary. I'm currently studying in Japan, and I'm thinking of continuing to live here after I graduate.
I mainly watch American dramas, and I suppose I'm a little picky. I tend to prefer shows with some "edge" like the Sopranos. From what I have seen of Japanese drama, melodrama seems to be quite commonplace. Sometimes that turns me off, but I'm sure I could stomach it, provided the drama has enough redeeming qualities.
I suppose I would prefer a show that doesn't use too much jargon (e.g. legal/medical jargon), because as I mentioned, I'd like to learn vocabulary that might actually be of some use to me.
Something released within the past few years would be preferable, because I'm partial to good video/sound quality.
Comedy is also fine.
Thanks for your help.
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I know the feeling, when I watch American shows I tend towards stuff made for HBO and AMC. Here are a few suggestions, you may have seen some of them already:I mainly watch American dramas, and I suppose I'm a little picky. I tend to prefer shows with some "edge" like the Sopranos. From what I have seen of Japanese drama, melodrama seems to be quite commonplace. Sometimes that turns me off, but I'm sure I could stomach it, provided the drama has enough redeeming qualities.
- Tiger & Dragon - A very smartly written comedy by Kudo Kankuro. Lots of stories within stories. As with most dramas, don't bother watching the special.
IWGP - This show probably has some of the edge you desire. Also written by Kudo Kankuro. Again, don't watch the special.
Atami No Sousakan - Often compared to the American cult classic Twin Peaks. If you like the humour, the show's writer, Satoshi Miki, has lots more to offer like Jikou Keisatsu and the movie Adrift in Tokyo.
GTO (the original 1998 show, not the 2012 remake). - You might think you don't want to watch a high school drama. And in most cases, you'd be right, you don't. But in this case you do. It's very funny and it has a bit of an edge.
Stand Up! - If you're into Judd Apatow comedies like Superbad and Knocked Up, give this one a try. If you're not, don't.
Strawberry Night - Great, often dark, cop show in the vein of Helen Mirren's Prime Suspect. The one exception to the rule: do watch the special. It's dark and edgy.
Shinya Shokudo - Stories of outsiders who frequent a late night diner. Warning: Not only does this show entertain, it will also make you extremely hungry.
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It's been a while since i watched jdramas and for the most parts i watched mystery or the more "unconventional" dramas.
But now i wanted to watch a few j-romcoms. They should be:
- NOT a highschoolsetting, except it's about the teachers
-not too "animelike", so no looney toons like bouncing and face-expressions.
--> although it could contain fantasy/scifi -elements
-->i liked the Ueto Aya- dramas, although they tend to be a little bit wacky here and there, they are still not too over-the-top.
But now i wanted to watch a few j-romcoms. They should be:
- NOT a highschoolsetting, except it's about the teachers
-not too "animelike", so no looney toons like bouncing and face-expressions.
--> although it could contain fantasy/scifi -elements
-->i liked the Ueto Aya- dramas, although they tend to be a little bit wacky here and there, they are still not too over-the-top.
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If you haven't already watched Kitagawa Eriko's romantic comedies, I would definitely recommend you check them out. They're funny, the writing is really good, and they fit your requirements that they not be in a high school setting or be anime-like. These one's are my favourites:Silverman wrote:It's been a while since i watched jdramas and for the most parts i watched mystery or the more "unconventional" dramas.
But now i wanted to watch a few j-romcoms. They should be:
- NOT a highschoolsetting, except it's about the teachers
-not too "animelike", so no looney toons like bouncing and face-expressions.
- Long Vacation (1996)
Over Time (1999)
Sunao Ni Narenakute (2010)
Beautiful Life (2000) - This one is probably more of a romantic drama, but it's really funny too.
Orange Days (2004)
WHAT?^^kiriyama_s wrote:If you haven't already watched Kitagawa Eriko's romantic comedies, I would definitely recommend you check them out. They're funny, the writing is really good, and they fit your requirements that they not be in a high school setting or be anime-like. These one's are my favourites:Silverman wrote:It's been a while since i watched jdramas and for the most parts i watched mystery or the more "unconventional" dramas.
But now i wanted to watch a few j-romcoms. They should be:
- NOT a highschoolsetting, except it's about the teachers
-not too "animelike", so no looney toons like bouncing and face-expressions.
Beautiful Life (2000) - This one is probably more of a romantic drama, but it's really funny too.
Yes it has it funny moments but this Drama also could destroy you.... In Fact Beautiful Life is one of the dramas I will never watch again. Not because it was not good. But because I was sooo depressed after that.
As for funny Love Commedy:
Star no Koi
Yamato Nadeshiko
Pride (more romance than comedy but great Romance)
Manhattan Love Story (definetly check this out)
Love Shuffle
Dekichatta Kekkon
Damn there are sooo much. Bt you really should try these.
hi all
Its all dorama I have been watch:
a sleping forest, Aishiteru, Anego, At home dad, Atashinchi no Danshi, Attention Please, Bara no nai Hanaya, Beautiful life, Bimbo danshi, Bloody monday1 + 2, Boss, Buzzer Beat, ByakuYakou, Change, Code Blue1 + 2, Dekichatta kekkon, Densha otoko, Dragon Zakura, Enggine, Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide Shimatta, first kiss, fugoh keiji, gal circle, galileo, gokusen, Gold, good luck, GTO, H2, Hammer Session, hanayome to papa, hero, Toshi Densetsu no Onna, hotaru 1+2, HYD, innocent love, IWGP, kami no shizuku, kekkon dekinai otoko, kimi hannin janai yo ne?, kimi wa pet, kurosagi, last friend, Long Vacation, love shuffle, lunch no joou, meican no shitsuji, mop girl, Mr. Brain, My Boss my Hero, my litle chef, nobuta wo produce, Nodame Cantabile, osen, papa no musume no nanokakan, Pride, proposal daisakusen, Saikou no Jinsei no Owarikata, Yama Onna Kabe Onna, Yasashii jikan
Bold ones its my favorite
any romantic comedy dorama in 2010-2012 to recommend?
thanks
Its all dorama I have been watch:
a sleping forest, Aishiteru, Anego, At home dad, Atashinchi no Danshi, Attention Please, Bara no nai Hanaya, Beautiful life, Bimbo danshi, Bloody monday1 + 2, Boss, Buzzer Beat, ByakuYakou, Change, Code Blue1 + 2, Dekichatta kekkon, Densha otoko, Dragon Zakura, Enggine, Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide Shimatta, first kiss, fugoh keiji, gal circle, galileo, gokusen, Gold, good luck, GTO, H2, Hammer Session, hanayome to papa, hero, Toshi Densetsu no Onna, hotaru 1+2, HYD, innocent love, IWGP, kami no shizuku, kekkon dekinai otoko, kimi hannin janai yo ne?, kimi wa pet, kurosagi, last friend, Long Vacation, love shuffle, lunch no joou, meican no shitsuji, mop girl, Mr. Brain, My Boss my Hero, my litle chef, nobuta wo produce, Nodame Cantabile, osen, papa no musume no nanokakan, Pride, proposal daisakusen, Saikou no Jinsei no Owarikata, Yama Onna Kabe Onna, Yasashii jikan
Bold ones its my favorite
any romantic comedy dorama in 2010-2012 to recommend?
thanks
Try Boku to Star no 99 Nichigoestake wrote:hi all
Its all dorama I have been watch:
a sleping forest, Aishiteru, Anego, At home dad, Atashinchi no Danshi, Attention Please, Bara no nai Hanaya, Beautiful life, Bimbo danshi, Bloody monday1 + 2, Boss, Buzzer Beat, ByakuYakou, Change, Code Blue1 + 2, Dekichatta kekkon, Densha otoko, Dragon Zakura, Enggine, Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide Shimatta, first kiss, fugoh keiji, gal circle, galileo, gokusen, Gold, good luck, GTO, H2, Hammer Session, hanayome to papa, hero, Toshi Densetsu no Onna, hotaru 1+2, HYD, innocent love, IWGP, kami no shizuku, kekkon dekinai otoko, kimi hannin janai yo ne?, kimi wa pet, kurosagi, last friend, Long Vacation, love shuffle, lunch no joou, meican no shitsuji, mop girl, Mr. Brain, My Boss my Hero, my litle chef, nobuta wo produce, Nodame Cantabile, osen, papa no musume no nanokakan, Pride, proposal daisakusen, Saikou no Jinsei no Owarikata, Yama Onna Kabe Onna, Yasashii jikan
Bold ones its my favorite
any romantic comedy dorama in 2010-2012 to recommend?
thanks
http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Boku_to_Star_no_99_Nichi
It has a very old school feeling which makes it great. Other than that I really cant remember much from 2010 to 2012 in terms of romantic comedy that were actually good....
But If you want I can tell you some older ones^^
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Good new dramas
Hi everyone
I have been out of the drama scene for a couple of years and during some free time recently I rewatched Nodame Cantabile and remembered how much I loved asian dramas.
Can anyone recommend me any good dramas that ive missed of the past couple of years?
Feel free to include Kdramas and Taiwanese as well
Thanks
I have been out of the drama scene for a couple of years and during some free time recently I rewatched Nodame Cantabile and remembered how much I loved asian dramas.
Can anyone recommend me any good dramas that ive missed of the past couple of years?
Feel free to include Kdramas and Taiwanese as well
Thanks
Doramas similar to "Freeter Ie o Kau"
Hello! I'm doing a little research but I thought maybe you lovely people could help me out...
I'm looking for more Japanese doramas that are anything like Freeter Ie o Kau, which is to say with themes of young people finding a job, earning money, social bias based on type of employment, and of course lots of family drama! Anything with a sort of economic/family bent.
(If you're wondering, yes, this is for something I am writing for school. Nothing like an academic excuse to watch Japanese television...)
I'm looking for more Japanese doramas that are anything like Freeter Ie o Kau, which is to say with themes of young people finding a job, earning money, social bias based on type of employment, and of course lots of family drama! Anything with a sort of economic/family bent.
(If you're wondering, yes, this is for something I am writing for school. Nothing like an academic excuse to watch Japanese television...)
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5 J-dramas everyone should watch?
Hello everyone. I recently began watching some j-dramas and I really enjoyed them (thanks for uploading and subbing!). However, since it's all fairly new to me, I have no idea which shows are good and which shows I might aswell avoid, and so I would love it if you could push me in a good direction by suggesting your favourite 5 j-dramas.
Yoroshiku onegai shimasu!
Thanks in advance, sincerely and with love,
horsebanger.
Yoroshiku onegai shimasu!
Thanks in advance, sincerely and with love,
horsebanger.
Hi hi! Welcome to the drama world!
In my very personal opinion, I say you should watch these (if you haven't watched them yet):
Shomuni (there are three seasons, the best one is the 1st.)
My favorite jdrama, I laughed so much, and no matter how many tines you watch it, it never gets boring.
Nodame Cantabile
THIS. You just cannot miss this. It's absolutely charming and gorgeous. A piece of art.
Nobuta wo Produce
Funny thing, when I finished watching this drama, I ended up with this feeling that everything, always can bet better. Don't know how to express it. Nobuta made me feel... cozy.
Joo no Kyoushitsu
I recommended this drama to a friend and she hated me, haha. It's kind of a cruel drama, but if you think deeply about every episode, you'll find it amazing. I wish every kid in the world would watch this when they don't want to study.
Golden Bowl
This drama is totally entertaining and cute. I couldn't stop watching it once I started. Got me totally hooked.
Hope my suggestions help
In my very personal opinion, I say you should watch these (if you haven't watched them yet):
Shomuni (there are three seasons, the best one is the 1st.)
My favorite jdrama, I laughed so much, and no matter how many tines you watch it, it never gets boring.
Nodame Cantabile
THIS. You just cannot miss this. It's absolutely charming and gorgeous. A piece of art.
Nobuta wo Produce
Funny thing, when I finished watching this drama, I ended up with this feeling that everything, always can bet better. Don't know how to express it. Nobuta made me feel... cozy.
Joo no Kyoushitsu
I recommended this drama to a friend and she hated me, haha. It's kind of a cruel drama, but if you think deeply about every episode, you'll find it amazing. I wish every kid in the world would watch this when they don't want to study.
Golden Bowl
This drama is totally entertaining and cute. I couldn't stop watching it once I started. Got me totally hooked.
Hope my suggestions help
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It really depends on what sort of drama categories interests you.
For instance,
School comedy- Definitely recommend My Boss, My Hero
Light school/romance- Hanayori dango, Hanazakari no kimi tachi e
Heavy love sappy drama- 1 Litre of tears, sekai no chuushin de, ai o sakebu
Detective- Boss
Silly comedy- Nodame Cantabile
For instance,
School comedy- Definitely recommend My Boss, My Hero
Light school/romance- Hanayori dango, Hanazakari no kimi tachi e
Heavy love sappy drama- 1 Litre of tears, sekai no chuushin de, ai o sakebu
Detective- Boss
Silly comedy- Nodame Cantabile
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