[Discussion] Ninkyo Helper
I haven't watched Mei-chan, I'll check out the OST. Ninkyo's opening has this great gospel sound, I'm not sure if it makes me want to help old people or punch someone in the face
BTW, has anyone noticed in episode 3 before it cuts to the opening credits, this old woman pinching Hikoichi's nose and him batting her hand away? LMFAO it's so random!
BTW, has anyone noticed in episode 3 before it cuts to the opening credits, this old woman pinching Hikoichi's nose and him batting her hand away? LMFAO it's so random!
Ninkyo Helper Original Soundtrack will be released on September 9,2009. I'm sure it will include the opening, which I really like.
The ending theme though, I don't think will be included in the OST. The song is called Sotto Kyutto and it's the new SMAP single that will be released on August 26. This song was composed by Toshinobu Kubota (La La La Love Song from Long Vacation) and written by Asou Tetsurou (The writer for the movie Hotel Venus). I don't know about Mei-chan's song, but I don't think they have the same composers. So far, there's still no leak on Sotto Kyutto but it's been played on SMAP's radio shows a few time already. But not the full song though, usually they cut it before the end or talk over it. So I don't think the song is available for download now.
The ending theme though, I don't think will be included in the OST. The song is called Sotto Kyutto and it's the new SMAP single that will be released on August 26. This song was composed by Toshinobu Kubota (La La La Love Song from Long Vacation) and written by Asou Tetsurou (The writer for the movie Hotel Venus). I don't know about Mei-chan's song, but I don't think they have the same composers. So far, there's still no leak on Sotto Kyutto but it's been played on SMAP's radio shows a few time already. But not the full song though, usually they cut it before the end or talk over it. So I don't think the song is available for download now.
Are? How's that?hey9 wrote:First drama that I can recall watching with Tsuyoshi in it, although I became a fan when I heard he was drunk and naked in the park LOL
If you just started becoming a fan, you should definitely watch other Tsuyoshi's dramas. He's an excellent actor. I recommend "Koi ni Ochitara", also starring Tsutsumi Shinichi and Tanihara Shosuke. He started out as good-innocent-naive guy, but then he became a scary-evil guy towards the end, in this drama.
Issy, you have really good hearing or music sense I didn't notice at all that it has similarity with Mei-chan's music although I just watched that drama abt a month ago. Yes, the OST composers for both Mei-chan and Ninkyo are Kano Shin-Takami Yu combi. This combi also composed HanaKimi OST. I'm a fan of Kano Shin's SekaChu-Byakuyakou-RyuseiKizuna OST, I also loved Takami Yu's 14sai no Haha OST. They are great composers.
As for the pairing, although I like Hikoichi-Hatori too, but I'm leaning towards Hikoichi-Riko more lately. Just seem to me, Hikoichi-Riko has this heat and chemistry together^^ But I can't imagine Hikoichi end up with anyone in the end, actually. So just one hug scene with Hikoichi-Riko would be more than enough for me. Oh wait, maybe one kissing scene too, LOL. In Tokudane interview, Tsuyoshi was asked by the host, "Will your character be romantically involved with Kuroki Meisa-san's character?". Tsuyoshi replied, "I don't know yet, but I want them to be romantically involved,"
I also have to say Ninkyo is my first Tsuyoshi's drama and i really like him in here. i like his acting style and now want to see more of his dramas.
now so tempted to watch Koi ni Ochitara as also has Tanihara too.
as for its OST, i think i recognised it because Mei-chan is my fav drama and have seen it more than once. and LOVE its OST.
now so tempted to watch Koi ni Ochitara as also has Tanihara too.
as for its OST, i think i recognised it because Mei-chan is my fav drama and have seen it more than once. and LOVE its OST.
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When I first heard the news, I lol'd pretty hard it's such a random thing, and you know he wasn't doing it for publicity. He looks like such a cool and collected guy, just imagining him running around naked in a park scaring old obaasans makes me laugh.yanie wrote:Are? How's that?hey9 wrote:First drama that I can recall watching with Tsuyoshi in it, although I became a fan when I heard he was drunk and naked in the park LOL
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@ fujitak: The SMAP song is "Sotto Kyutto" and is actually the ending theme. I think the single of it was released yesterday? The song you're looking for... is hard to find. I tried looking for it today, but I read here that it'll probably be on the OST (released Sept 9th) and I haven't even been able to figure out it's name. (sigh) It's depressing, because I really like the opening/insert theme for this!!
I'm totally on the HikoichixHatori fanboat~. If they don't end up together, I'll be disappointed. Even Ryota seems to be hinting at this relationship! >3<
I got one of my friends watching Ninkyo, and I think it was Ryota who sold her on it. I meant to just show her the ending of the first episode, where he asked to be Hikoichi's disciple, and then we ended up watching the next five episodes! He's so adorable! The fact that he can talk with his mouth so squished is amazing~ My friend and I tried it and we weren't as sucessful, lol.
I wish I wasn't so busy; I could watch the 7th episode! ;3;
I'm totally on the HikoichixHatori fanboat~. If they don't end up together, I'll be disappointed. Even Ryota seems to be hinting at this relationship! >3<
I got one of my friends watching Ninkyo, and I think it was Ryota who sold her on it. I meant to just show her the ending of the first episode, where he asked to be Hikoichi's disciple, and then we ended up watching the next five episodes! He's so adorable! The fact that he can talk with his mouth so squished is amazing~ My friend and I tried it and we weren't as sucessful, lol.
I wish I wasn't so busy; I could watch the 7th episode! ;3;
you have no idea how many times i replayed this scene over and over because i could not have enough of Ryuta's kawaiiness. i can pinch his cheeks for ever and make him call me Aniki all day long.The fact that he can talk with his mouth so squished is amazing
ps. i want that start theme so badly too.
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I was going to say that ep.7 was the best episode so far. But I just finished watching ep8 raw, and even with my limited Japanese I found myself liking that episode very much that it may be my favorite episode. Can't wait to watch it with sub. Riko was soooooooo cool in this episode.
About ep7 though. I also really want Hikoichi x Hatori pairing so much. No matter how cool Riko is, I can't see him looking at her like an equal. For me, she's more like a sister to him now. Though they really look good together at the end when they stood in front of the room and watched the old lady together. Oh wait...now I got pulled back to Hikoichi x Riko for a moment
And I love when Hikoichi and Ryota were together.
And for ep8 that I watched raw, there were so many moments in this episode that makes me long for ep9 to come as soon as possible
About ep7 though. I also really want Hikoichi x Hatori pairing so much. No matter how cool Riko is, I can't see him looking at her like an equal. For me, she's more like a sister to him now. Though they really look good together at the end when they stood in front of the room and watched the old lady together. Oh wait...now I got pulled back to Hikoichi x Riko for a moment
And I love when Hikoichi and Ryota were together.
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Did they just switch writers all of a sudden? I was enjoying the show and the limited to use of cliches...
But, all of a sudden,
At least they kept it fresh with Izumi being revealed as a clan member. Looks like they're going for a quick wrap-up. Wish it built up a little better, but I'll definitely be along to catch the rest.
But, all of a sudden,
At least they kept it fresh with Izumi being revealed as a clan member. Looks like they're going for a quick wrap-up. Wish it built up a little better, but I'll definitely be along to catch the rest.
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From watching ep10 raw, it looks like there's more to this and we wouldn't know until the next episode (the finale).sp4078 wrote: This gotta be a best show I have ever been in a while. Minus little nonsenses, sometimes
About the pairing (spoiler from ep10)
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OH YES, YES, YES,yanie wrote:YESS!!!! Yes! Yes! The scene I've been wishing for since Ep1!
I don't care who Hikoichi actually has feelings for in the end, but the scene I wanted to happen, HAPPENED like the way I wanted it!!!
I think i got what i wanted too because if i am reading you properly, you are saying that
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I made a music video that focuses on Hikoichi-Riko
I used clips from ALL 11 eps, so there will be spoilers if you haven't finished watching this drama^^
The song is Open Your Eyes by Snow Patrol.
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The song is Open Your Eyes by Snow Patrol.
watched the last eps some nights ago and i also have to agree with everyone in saying that it was one of the best drama ending. eventhough it was a bit cliche but brought so much joy to my heart.
specially those last scenes with Hikoichi x Ryota x Hatori. one person who also liked through out the drama was Goro. his pairing was Haruna at the end was so cute and adorable.
great drama, great cast, great story and great ending. will love this drama for ever.
had to post this due to increasing number of Ryota fans here.
specially those last scenes with Hikoichi x Ryota x Hatori. one person who also liked through out the drama was Goro. his pairing was Haruna at the end was so cute and adorable.
great drama, great cast, great story and great ending. will love this drama for ever.
had to post this due to increasing number of Ryota fans here.
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I watched 2 episode of this drama and it's really awesome. However, I'm reluctant to continue watching because I'm worried it'll make me feel really sad since I have a 96 year old grandma with dementia who brought me up. She is like a mother to me.
I saw the title of the 3rd episode where it says elderly abuse and I'm scared to continue. Do you think watching this series will depress me?
I saw the title of the 3rd episode where it says elderly abuse and I'm scared to continue. Do you think watching this series will depress me?
Honestly, it might. Some of the stories do not particularly end well. At the same time, I think it gives people food for thought on how they care for their own grandparents, as well as the elderly in general. The show ends pretty optimistically as well. That's pretty amazing your grandma is 96 years old!fayewolf wrote:I watched 2 episode of this drama and it's really awesome. However, I'm reluctant to continue watching because I'm worried it'll make me feel really sad since I have a 96 year old grandma with dementia who brought me up. She is like a mother to me.
I saw the title of the 3rd episode where it says elderly abuse and I'm scared to continue. Do you think watching this series will depress me?
I did think the ending was rushed, but I liked it. I wish they had a better explanation of how everyone was doing afterwards. Am I the only one annoyed that this show only got 15 extra minutes, while other shows that were nowhere near as good will get 30 extra minutes for their endings? Bleh. Anyways, I really enjoyed the series, my favorite of the season. Hope to see Ryuta in other dramas lol.
Fayewolf I think I can understand you. I too am very careful about what I watch when I am considering japanese series or movies; sometimes they give their messages (about betrayal, abandonment, abuse, etc) so strong that I feel physical pain while watching.
That being said; I think you can watch this series without any concerns. This is basicaly a "feel-good" drama. The main-characters nearly always do the right thing, the bad guys are either punished or "see their bad ways and turn good" or something like that.
Have fun.
That being said; I think you can watch this series without any concerns. This is basicaly a "feel-good" drama. The main-characters nearly always do the right thing, the bad guys are either punished or "see their bad ways and turn good" or something like that.
Have fun.
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A great drama has just ended, that makes me feel sad but glad that I followed it episode by episode..
I think what made this drama a bit different is that it addresses a new perspective of Human drama... elderly, motherhood, a very precise amount of romance + comedy, besides yakuza of course. It does depress us sometimes, but for some good reasons so everything ends up safely!
The cast had a good chemistry which makes me hope to see them together again even in somewhere else.. the only thing that depressed me was that they didn't give the last episode enough time/explanation:
I think what made this drama a bit different is that it addresses a new perspective of Human drama... elderly, motherhood, a very precise amount of romance + comedy, besides yakuza of course. It does depress us sometimes, but for some good reasons so everything ends up safely!
The cast had a good chemistry which makes me hope to see them together again even in somewhere else.. the only thing that depressed me was that they didn't give the last episode enough time/explanation:
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yes yes I really had to laugh when she hit him on the head lol she ended up becoming a yakuza herselfIssy wrote:one person who also liked through out the drama was Goro. his pairing was Haruna at the end was so cute and adorable.
Ryota kawaaaaaiiiii , but his crying OMGIssy wrote: had to post this due to increasing number of Ryota fans here.
me will participate as well:
and his best picture ever!
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agape_x wrote:Here's my interpretation.MisS Lonliah wrote:I hope this makes sense.
yah yah it makes a lot of sense now *refreshing memory*
your translation was perfect
I guess the problem is that I couldn't combine/memorize all of these ideas that u mentioned in my head during those three months this confusion usually occurs with me when I don't watch the whole episodes at once
some dramas keep repeating some scenes so that we can remember them, and when they overdo it, it really becomes annoying... other dramas like Ninkyo Helper never repeated a single sentence.. so anyway, my bad.. thanks a lot for being a great Helper again
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you mean 'all my soul'?Issy wrote:need to ask, any news about its OST and if its been out or not? I really really really want the opening theme.
@Mis S Lonilah
your sigi is just SOOO HOOOOOOOT!
the OST is already out: Release Date Sep 09, 2009
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Thanks, i made it deliberately hot
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all thanks to sakaban ljfor uploading the OST.
been listening to All my Soul non-stop since morning.
been listening to All my Soul non-stop since morning.
This article from a rumor media says Ninkyo Helper The Movie has been decided!!
Will premiere around summer next year^^ Hope its true^^
Yay, thanks, Issy, for the OST link!!^o^
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Yay, thanks, Issy, for the OST link!!^o^
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MisS Lonliah and cheng83
You have to be a member of that community first before you can see the entry and download the OST from there. It's not too hard to join and you don't have to answer any question or write any essay. You can just click to join the community and that's it. http://community.livejournal.com/jdramas/
You have to be a member of that community first before you can see the entry and download the OST from there. It's not too hard to join and you don't have to answer any question or write any essay. You can just click to join the community and that's it. http://community.livejournal.com/jdramas/
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“Ninkyo Helper” special episode to be broadcasted in January
It’s been reported that “Ninkyo Helper“, a 2009 drama series starring SMAP’s Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, will be broadcasting a special episode on January 9th. “Ninkyo Helper” is a drama about a Yakuza member, ‘Hikoichi’ who was sent to the “Taiyo” care home in order to work as a social worker. The drama series pulled an average viewer rating of 15%, and also received the “Best Drama Award” at the International Drama Festival in Tokyo.
In this special episode, it will mainly be about Hikoichi who quit the Yakuza, and Akira (Natsukawa Yui) who is struggling with early-onset Alzheimers. It will also feature the future of Yomogi Riko (Kuroki Meisa) and the staff at “Taiyo”. Additionally, Mimura will also make an appearance as a case worker.
source: tokyohive
It’s been reported that “Ninkyo Helper“, a 2009 drama series starring SMAP’s Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, will be broadcasting a special episode on January 9th. “Ninkyo Helper” is a drama about a Yakuza member, ‘Hikoichi’ who was sent to the “Taiyo” care home in order to work as a social worker. The drama series pulled an average viewer rating of 15%, and also received the “Best Drama Award” at the International Drama Festival in Tokyo.
In this special episode, it will mainly be about Hikoichi who quit the Yakuza, and Akira (Natsukawa Yui) who is struggling with early-onset Alzheimers. It will also feature the future of Yomogi Riko (Kuroki Meisa) and the staff at “Taiyo”. Additionally, Mimura will also make an appearance as a case worker.
source: tokyohive
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