[Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
same here...tried translating it online but oni up til 150 words or sth...and the worst is...I cant read chinese! oh no..im dying to know...sleepyzzz wrote:^Yuuki: Hey there! Where did you read about episode 9 and 10??? Yes I was desperate enough and dropped that spoiler into an online translator....NOOOOOO!!!!
I need to know more!! Please tell!!
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Where did you see that? I still get the question marks when I hover the pictures... oO^Yuuki wrote:Looks like they updated the relationship chart~ There's a solid heart now from Michiru to Takeru and Takeru to Ruka. Interesting that there's no heart or any update between Ruka to Michiru. Are they waiting for the final episode to update it or something? ^^;
I remember that there were hearts when the drama first started airing though, but then were changed into question marks after the first (or second) episode...
Oops, my bad, that was in the supposedly chinese version of the site. They haven't updated in a while. So, ignore that. ^^llTokyoJuice wrote:Where did you see that? I still get the question marks when I hover the pictures... oO^Yuuki wrote:Looks like they updated the relationship chart~ There's a solid heart now from Michiru to Takeru and Takeru to Ruka. Interesting that there's no heart or any update between Ruka to Michiru. Are they waiting for the final episode to update it or something? ^^;
I remember that there were hearts when the drama first started airing though, but then were changed into question marks after the first (or second) episode...
I'm re-watching SMAPXSMAP, the one with Juri and Tamaki. Lol, Takuya Kimura gave Juri under garments for her birthday when they were filming Engine. And they played in a band together too!
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one more day and there'll be the long-waited episode 8~!! but have to wait for the sub though. sigh..
I think Eri is soooo cute, especially in the first ep when she said "Watashiwa Takigawa Eri!!" with the peace sign (introducing herself to Michiru), and "For some reason, Michiru-chan is so cute. I want to eat you.."
been wondering, why can't Ogurin be considered as one of the main actors? I think the 'weight' of his part in the drama is just like Eri's..
p/s: want to see the new updated relationship cart too~!!
I think Eri is soooo cute, especially in the first ep when she said "Watashiwa Takigawa Eri!!" with the peace sign (introducing herself to Michiru), and "For some reason, Michiru-chan is so cute. I want to eat you.."
been wondering, why can't Ogurin be considered as one of the main actors? I think the 'weight' of his part in the drama is just like Eri's..
p/s: want to see the new updated relationship cart too~!!
Regarding the heart on the character chart....Honestly speaking...Do we really know that Ruka loves Michiru? Sure maybe we get a sense of it through the monologues and such, but Ruka has never really flat out said she liked Michiru...well except for that grand "first kiss" in episode 1. Guess she doesn't get a heart because she never flat out said it. Just a thought...right?
Maybe the hearts are the ones that don't represent the hardcore, deep down desire loves that is so vividly displayed by Ruka. That's where our brains come in handy to work.
Maybe the hearts are the ones that don't represent the hardcore, deep down desire loves that is so vividly displayed by Ruka. That's where our brains come in handy to work.
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Thanks sleepyzzz and bmwracer for answering I finally found the whole WI clip on Veoh. I'm completely addicted to LF, and now a huge fan of Juri-chan's too... just had to delurk, jump in and start commenting...sleepyzzz wrote:vege-okonomiyaki: Hello there! Your first post! Welcome to the club! haha It's from a Japanese show - I think it's uploaded on youtube - check out the link below but I'm not sure whether it is the full thing. Sorry need to rush off to bed!!
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No this is exactly what the writers want to do. They want to provoke viewers to think of things outside of the box. They want viewers to be aware that DV is happening daily and NOT to let it go unnoticed. It's silly to even think that a drama about DV is "suitable" for anyone. If this drama has provoked you to think of things you havent before, then I say well done to the writers!rurounimon wrote:I love Ueno Juri's acting as Ruka, but after watching four episodes... I don't think I can stand to watch the rest.
I guess this isn't the drama for me :/
@zeiroc
just because something hasn't been explicitly stated, it doesn't mean its any less real.
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You should finish watching it. I think the fact that Michiru doesn't leave Sousuke right away is really honest and well-done. I've read that it takes DV victims 7-8 attempts before finally leaving their abusers. Plus you aren't seeing the big picture. Michiru has grown up with no real support. Her self-esteem probably hovers around nada. Imagine being squashed every day of your life by someone (Michiru's mom). Michiru isn't immediately gonna have the strength to see she's worth more than Sousuke gives.rurounimon wrote:I love Ueno Juri's acting as Ruka, but after watching four episodes... I don't think I can stand to watch the rest.
I guess this isn't the drama for me :/
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The writers are doing a great job and I know that these are very real scenarios, happening daily. Seeing Michiru's Mom and the talk about her Dad, I can see very well how she doesn't understand her worth and can't see anyone loving her except Sousuke, which is why Ruka was so upset.
It's just me that can't take watching a drama like this (pretty much the same reason why I don't like watching war movies or other heart-wrenching dramas). I won't learn anything new nor will I have a different perspective on life (all this DV and lesbian love isn't a shock to me at all), it's just a matter of preference as to what I want to watch.
Note: I'm not dissing the drama at all. The acting is great and the premise is good, but I have no interest in it.
It's just me that can't take watching a drama like this (pretty much the same reason why I don't like watching war movies or other heart-wrenching dramas). I won't learn anything new nor will I have a different perspective on life (all this DV and lesbian love isn't a shock to me at all), it's just a matter of preference as to what I want to watch.
Note: I'm not dissing the drama at all. The acting is great and the premise is good, but I have no interest in it.
i guess i do agree with you. it's not that i'm scared of scary movies or war movies but i just prefer not to watch them. it all comes down to preferences. though without ueno juri i would have never started watching nodame now i'm in love with it too. so i guess if you open yourself up a bit maybe you'll come to like those that you disliked before. hehe i'm contradicting myself.rurounimon wrote:The writers are doing a great job and I know that these are very real scenarios, happening daily. Seeing Michiru's Mom and the talk about her Dad, I can see very well how she doesn't understand her worth and can't see anyone loving her except Sousuke, which is why Ruka was so upset.
It's just me that can't take watching a drama like this (pretty much the same reason why I don't like watching war movies or other heart-wrenching dramas). I won't learn anything new nor will I have a different perspective on life (all this DV and lesbian love isn't a shock to me at all), it's just a matter of preference as to what I want to watch.
Note: I'm not dissing the drama at all. The acting is great and the premise is good, but I have no interest in it.
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waaa episode 7 was very painful (emotionaly) i'm glad they finally gave Takeru's past some explaining, and his reactions were so real it sometimes made me hold my breath without noticing (its weird since i'm not the type to get emotional with dramas)
hoooo has he grown wiser? i mostly loved it when she said
btw i just got back from the nishikido ryo thread, i think its awesome when a 'cute' johnny idol gets a role that is outside the box, and actually plays the bad guy who is not 100% cool *_* i think sousuke is the scariest thing i've seen when it comes to drama, and believe me i've seen quite alot of scary-creepy-wannabes.
somewhat out of topic, if you really focus on the lyrics of 'prisoner of love' and Utada Hikaru's style and clothes in the PV, it makes me wonder if the song is from Ruka's perspective. for some reason every time i look at utada hikaru's hair and/or listen to the lyrics, its always ruka's side of the story that matches perfectly.
is it just me or has anybody else noticed that?
somewhat out of topic, if you really focus on the lyrics of 'prisoner of love' and Utada Hikaru's style and clothes in the PV, it makes me wonder if the song is from Ruka's perspective. for some reason every time i look at utada hikaru's hair and/or listen to the lyrics, its always ruka's side of the story that matches perfectly.
is it just me or has anybody else noticed that?
Nice to know that you know what you want to watch (after 4 episodes...). Lesbian love? Eheh, that's what most people thought too but.... Well, sayonara~I won't learn anything new nor will I have a different perspective on life (all this DV and lesbian love isn't a shock to me at all), it's just a matter of preference as to what I want to watch.
I think this show certainly does stretch all the actors' ability and more. It they don't sweep the prizes for the next Japanese Drama Academy Awards, I'll be surprised. I wonder if Ueno Juri falls under actress of supporting actress...there's no rule that states you have to have 1 main actress right?Renoa Heartilly wrote: btw i just got back from the nishikido ryo thread, i think its awesome when a 'cute' johnny idol gets a role that is outside the box, and actually plays the bad guy who is not 100% cool *_* i think sousuke is the scariest thing i've seen when it comes to drama, and believe me i've seen quite alot of scary-creepy-wannabes.
somewhat out of topic, if you really focus on the lyrics of 'prisoner of love' and Utada Hikaru's style and clothes in the PV, it makes me wonder if the song is from Ruka's perspective. for some reason every time i look at utada hikaru's hair and/or listen to the lyrics, its always ruka's side of the story that matches perfectly.
is it just me or has anybody else noticed that?
As for Utada and POL, she had that style and the song done even before she knew what type of drama it's gonna be for...so if anything, I think the writers got inspiration from the lyrics. Heheh. And the point of view matches all characters at different parts. Ruka and Michiru especially. They've done really well in matching the lyrics with what's happening on screen. It's pretty much like a narration already. ^^
P/S: Sukereru's .ass softsubs includes the lyrics translations for those who didn't know.
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That's totally understandable... It's hard to get any enjoyment out of a drama like this and it is more frustrating to watch than anything else (but I do find most of the personal stories interesting)... I feel the same way about Sekachu: it's pretty much a weep-fest, offering no entertainment value whatsoever, which I why I couldn't get past the first episode of that drama...rurounimon wrote:The writers are doing a great job and I know that these are very real scenarios, happening daily. Seeing Michiru's Mom and the talk about her Dad, I can see very well how she doesn't understand her worth and can't see anyone loving her except Sousuke, which is why Ruka was so upset.
It's just me that can't take watching a drama like this (pretty much the same reason why I don't like watching war movies or other heart-wrenching dramas). I won't learn anything new nor will I have a different perspective on life (all this DV and lesbian love isn't a shock to me at all), it's just a matter of preference as to what I want to watch.
Note: I'm not dissing the drama at all. The acting is great and the premise is good, but I have no interest in it.
As you said, personal preference.
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OH. MY. GOSH.
It seems like episode eight is full of action and pouring out of "emotions". Honestly, I cried while watching it. You'll have no room to "breathe" as the climax builds up. I think this is one of the "disadvantage" of just having 11 episodes.
I watched the RAW epsiode, so there's a chance that I might be wrong about my impressions in this episode, so feel free to correct me.
It seems like episode eight is full of action and pouring out of "emotions". Honestly, I cried while watching it. You'll have no room to "breathe" as the climax builds up. I think this is one of the "disadvantage" of just having 11 episodes.
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AWWW ep 8 was soooooo good i cried my eyes out!!!! loved it and it was so intense. It kept me clinging on from beginning to end... to bad i can't under stand it can some one explain to me what ruka wrote to takeru and what takeru said to ruka.... AND OMG what about that girl that worked with michuru?!! DV??
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Most seriously, how, or where else did you get the episode? I searched the torrents...many many times, and it doesn't seem to be here.ruka_michiru wrote:OH. MY. GOSH.
It seems like episode eight is full of action and pouring out of "emotions"....I watched the RAW epsiode, so there's a chance that I might be wrong about my impressions in this episode, so feel free to correct me.
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Some of us live in JapanTe Amari wrote:Most seriously, how, or where else did you get the episode? I searched the torrents...many many times, and it doesn't seem to be here.ruka_michiru wrote:OH. MY. GOSH.
It seems like episode eight is full of action and pouring out of "emotions"....I watched the RAW epsiode, so there's a chance that I might be wrong about my impressions in this episode, so feel free to correct me.
But most seriously, where IS the torrent? It's been pending forever!
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My girlfriend said she cried when she watched episode 8... I want it so bad. The series is getting so good, and no episode 8? Well I will wait patiently.
Edit: For those who need their fix here is episode 8 on veoh.com. Buuuut the quality is not as good as the ones that appear on the torrents... You can download the video as well Douzo.
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v13871842hHTsEP38
Edit: For those who need their fix here is episode 8 on veoh.com. Buuuut the quality is not as good as the ones that appear on the torrents... You can download the video as well Douzo.
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v13871842hHTsEP38
i don't care about quality. I think I love you!jigenbakuda wrote:My girlfriend said she cried when she watched episode 8... I want it so bad. The series is getting so good, and no episode 8? Well I will wait patiently.
Edit: For those who need their fix here is episode 8 on veoh.com. Buuuut the quality is not as good as the ones that appear on the torrents... You can download the video as well Douzo.
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v13871842hHTsEP38
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You WILL cry! The final scene was the most touching thing I've seen in a long time!jigenbakuda wrote:My girlfriend said she cried when she watched episode 8... I want it so bad. The series is getting so good, and no episode 8? Well I will wait patiently.
Edit: For those who need their fix here is episode 8 on veoh.com. Buuuut the quality is not as good as the ones that appear on the torrents... You can download the video as well Douzo.
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v13871842hHTsEP38
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I can't wait!!! Hopefully it'll be out in a few hours. Although I read all the spoilers (ARGH) - it sounds like one crazy episode!!
Btw, ratings for this episode 18.8%!!! It's UP AGAIN!! We might have a chance to hit 20% on the finale! Given how this episode sounds like, maybe more people will jump on board for Ep 9!!! Go Last Friends!!
Btw, ratings for this episode 18.8%!!! It's UP AGAIN!! We might have a chance to hit 20% on the finale! Given how this episode sounds like, maybe more people will jump on board for Ep 9!!! Go Last Friends!!
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OMG! I can't believe it! That last scene was absolutely precious. So anyway, spoilers for 8, since I must squee about it for a while.
I used to ignore anything about Ryo Nishikido, because I thought he was just an okay actor, but after seeing this drama, he's kind of freaking me out!
Okay, I'm done. I can't believe we have to wait a whole week before I can see the 9th episode...(T.T)
Te Amari wrote:OMG! I can't believe it! That last scene was absolutely precious. So anyway, spoilers for 8, since I must squee about it for a while.
I used to ignore anything about Ryo Nishikido, because I thought he was just an okay actor, but after seeing this drama, he's kind of freaking me out!
Okay, I'm done. I can't believe we have to wait a whole week before I can see the 9th episode...(T.T)
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Te Amari wrote:OMG! I can't believe it! That last scene was absolutely precious. So anyway, spoilers for 8, since I must squee about it for a while.
I used to ignore anything about Ryo Nishikido, because I thought he was just an okay actor, but after seeing this drama, he's kind of freaking me out!
Okay, I'm done. I can't believe we have to wait a whole week before I can see the 9th episode...(T.T)
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sarah117 wrote:where did you get the RAW episode??? there's no torrent for this episode in d-addicts yet rite?
I'm sorry guys, I just saw your post now, I've went to bed right after I posted my last post. Anyway, I found it in veoh.Te Amari wrote:Most seriously, how, or where else did you get the episode? I searched the torrents...many many times, and it doesn't seem to be here.
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v13871842hHTsEP38
I don't know if you could call that RAW, so sorry for the confusion.
hmm...after the warnings to not watch the preview for ep 9, it actually got me more curious and watched it on veoh lol...
I was like on the scene where Ruka and Michiru say goodbye (i'm just guessing since i watched it in RAW!) for the last time near the end. They seem so distant when yet they claim to be good friends??? It was quite awkward as well, lol not even a hug but only a handshake?
And on the other hand, it was great to see the Ruka/Takeru scene. But it does look like the two are together from Michiru's pov, eh?
Btw what did Ruka write to Takeru??? Did she confess?
I was like on the scene where Ruka and Michiru say goodbye (i'm just guessing since i watched it in RAW!) for the last time near the end. They seem so distant when yet they claim to be good friends??? It was quite awkward as well, lol not even a hug but only a handshake?
And on the other hand, it was great to see the Ruka/Takeru scene. But it does look like the two are together from Michiru's pov, eh?
Btw what did Ruka write to Takeru??? Did she confess?
aaaaaaaaaah, the last part of ep8 was so good!!!! i literally was tearing up, and i hardly do that to anything. i really love the development between takeru and ruka. i don't care much for sousuke. his storyline is so cliche and there's no real explanation behind what he's doing. but from the previews, i'm going to hate him. lol. well until the next ep, i'll go watch the last scene again. aaaaaaah, just love it.
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Hey, guys~
Just watched Ep08 sans subs, even though my Japanese level averages that of a 2 year old at the most. ha! The last scene just prompted my delurking this thread.
It was just such a heartbreaking moment~~~ I kinda have always favored Takeru/Ruka, but as you can see have a soft spot for Ruka/Michiru from my avvie. I'd be happy if Ruka is happy... either Takeru, Ruka... or anybody else. xD
How lucky was I that Last Friends is now the first Jdrama, or Asian drama in general, that I have watched and follow~~~ Now, finally a member of d-addicts... my home for LF!
Tadaima!!!!!! xD
Just watched Ep08 sans subs, even though my Japanese level averages that of a 2 year old at the most. ha! The last scene just prompted my delurking this thread.
It was just such a heartbreaking moment~~~ I kinda have always favored Takeru/Ruka, but as you can see have a soft spot for Ruka/Michiru from my avvie. I'd be happy if Ruka is happy... either Takeru, Ruka... or anybody else. xD
How lucky was I that Last Friends is now the first Jdrama, or Asian drama in general, that I have watched and follow~~~ Now, finally a member of d-addicts... my home for LF!
Tadaima!!!!!! xD
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EPISODE 8 and my comments/rants/review. As usual, pardon the length. ^^;
First, the letter(basically the gist of it, stuff in () is my comments:
I write this with tears still drying on my cheeks. Damn that final scene was one of the best in this series yet(or any other JDrama that I can remember)! Eita and Juri seriously worked it! You can feel the emotions pouring out from both of them.
As for Michiru, poor Michiru.
Now that I've finish the most important part, lets retrace our steps again...
Eri. She had interaction with pretty much all the characters in this episode which was great.
There's also the thing with Eri and the computer...
I kinda like Eri's scenes with Ruka too with the letters.
About Ruka's actions...
Just 3 more episodes left! No~ >_<
First, the letter(basically the gist of it, stuff in () is my comments:
Eri. She had interaction with pretty much all the characters in this episode which was great.
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