[Discussion] LIFE
[Discussion] LIFE
LIFE
Genre: School Drama
Broadcast network: Fuji TV
Broadcast period: 2007-Jun-30 to 2007-Sep-??
Theme song: LIFE by Mika Nakashima
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NEWS:
The second series to occupy Fuji TV's new Saturday 11:10pm drama time slot (after LIAR GAME). It will be an adaptation of Keiko Suenobu's popular
manga "LIFE," known for its realistic depiction of a high schooler being bullied.So far, the manga's 14 volumes have sold a total of 6.5 million copies.
Actress Kie Kitano will star as the protagonist, Ayumu Shiiba. This is her first lead role in a drama series on a regular broadcast network.Saki Fukuda
has been cast as the bully, Manami Anzai. Other cast members include Miki Sakai, Asaka Seto, and Miki Maya.
This drama will deal with many controversial subjects such as self mutilation, rape, suicide, bullying and manipulation.
Wikipedia- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_%28manga%29
Cast
Kitano Kii as Shiiba Ayumu
Fukuda Saki as Anzai Manami
Hosoda Yoshihiko as Sako Katsumi
Seki Megumi as Hatori Miki
Sakai Miki as Hiraoka Masako
Seto Asaka as Toda Wakae
Maya Miki as Shiiba Fumiko
Hoshii Nanase as Hirose Nodoka
Osawa Akane as Shinozuka Yuko
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Re: [Discussion] LIFE
japysia wrote:
LIFE
Genre: School Drama
Broadcast network: Fuji TV
Broadcast period: 2007-Jun-30 to 2007-Sep-??
Theme song: LIFE by Mika Nakashima
CM:
NEWS:
The second series to occupy Fuji TV's new Saturday 11:10pm drama time slot (after LIAR GAME). It will be an adaptation of Keiko Suenobu's popular
manga "LIFE," known for its realistic depiction of a high schooler being bullied.So far, the manga's 14 volumes have sold a total of 6.5 million copies.
Actress Kie Kitano will star as the protagonist, Ayumu Shiiba. This is her first lead role in a drama series on a regular broadcast network.Saki Fukuda
has been cast as the bully, Manami Anzai. Other cast members include Miki Sakai, Asaka Seto, and Miki Maya.
This drama will deal with many controversial subjects such as self mutilation, rape, suicide, bullying and manipulation.
Wikipedia- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_%28manga%29
Cast
Kitano Kii as Shiiba Ayumu
Fukuda Saki as Anzai Manami
Hosoda Yoshihiko as Sako Katsumi
Seki Megumi as Hatori Miki
Sakai Miki as Hiraoka Masako
Seto Asaka as Toda Wakae
Maya Miki as Shiiba Fumiko
Hoshii Nanase as Hirose Nodoka
Osawa Akane as Shinozuka Yuko
Omg Omg Omg can't wait can't wait at all is d-addict gonna sub it?
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Yeah, I think the acting is going to be very important in this drama. If you read the manga, you see some of the most twisted grins EVER. I sure hope those girls can pull it off.
Ok, I watched the trailer thing in the "Intro" page and it's the same thing from the youtube. There's some clips in "Special" section that's all about filming the drama and the a really long trailer from the scenes from the 1st episode.
Ok, I watched the trailer thing in the "Intro" page and it's the same thing from the youtube. There's some clips in "Special" section that's all about filming the drama and the a really long trailer from the scenes from the 1st episode.
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http://d-addicts.net/torrents/life%20ep ... vi.torrentsugiboogie wrote:can someone show me a direct link to ep 1??
S.O.S Fansubs will subbing itmicrosoftExcelExcel wrote:Does anyone know who's subbing the show?
Yeah I hear a lot of people compare the two, so I really wanna read Confidential Confessions. Do you know if the manga's been released in English?Keiko1981 wrote:At the moment I'm reading the 3rd vol of Life. Personally I like "Confidential Confessions" by Reiko Momochi better.
Still I will watch this serie.
As for the LIFE drama, I finally saw a raw. As people have said, the first episode moves too fast to make an impact for me and they've changed a lot, but I really enjoyed it and I think as long as it can still hook people who HAVEN'T read the manga despite how much ground it covered from the beginning, it's a good start!
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Confidential Confessions has been released in English by TokyoPop.ChouLinda wrote:Yeah I hear a lot of people compare the two, so I really wanna read Confidential Confessions. Do you know if the manga's been released in English?Keiko1981 wrote:At the moment I'm reading the 4th vol of Life. Personally I like "Confidential Confessions" by Reiko Momochi better.
Still I will watch this serie.
As for the LIFE drama, I finally saw a raw. As people have said, the first episode moves too fast to make an impact for me and they've changed a lot, but I really enjoyed it and I think as long as it can still hook people who HAVEN'T read the manga despite how much ground it covered from the beginning, it's a good start!
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Wow, is this the anti-Hana Yori Dango or what. It's also pretty gripping and it's hard not to wonder how the characters are all going to turn out.
It's so interesting how it has elements of HYD, but without the wish fulfillment. You have the two kids who are children of heads of companies and who are dating. You have a girl torn between wanting to stand up for herself and wanting to fit in. It's quite a daring story.
It's so interesting how it has elements of HYD, but without the wish fulfillment. You have the two kids who are children of heads of companies and who are dating. You have a girl torn between wanting to stand up for herself and wanting to fit in. It's quite a daring story.
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Well by the sounds of it, its better to come into this drama as I have without reading the manga.
I may read it after the drama finishes but for now the drama is plenty sadistic enough for me. I am enjoying it though, just wish it wasnt on so late. Episode two was crazy. Is it still going really fast compared to the manga. Its unfourtunat that they have to do tha, always seem to cut out some of the best parts.
I may read it after the drama finishes but for now the drama is plenty sadistic enough for me. I am enjoying it though, just wish it wasnt on so late. Episode two was crazy. Is it still going really fast compared to the manga. Its unfourtunat that they have to do tha, always seem to cut out some of the best parts.
Another amazing, fantastic, psychotic, creepy, perfectly orchestrated episode...
I must admit, I really don't like manga in the least, but after this series there's no way I'm not buying the entire friggin' set. Screw Mean Girls, LIFE is where it's at. I love how Manami and her gang aren't just inherently evil - they're bitchy, sure, but it's not like they've ALWAYS hated Ayumi, and they've even defended her a few times - unlike in any other ~ijime~ drama where it Manami would be like, "I HATE YOU, ALWAYS, FOREVER, LET ME TAUNT YOU ENDLESSLY NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO THE REST OF YOUR LIFE". It's a much more human/realistic portrayal considering how easy it would have been for the staff to just write Manami off as some delusional, flouncy, twisted japanese schoolgirl beast who wanted to murder everyone in her path.
I cannot WAIT for episode 4. Keep up the good work, S.O.S., you've got a lot of other projects so no rush. I think this is definitely a drama that can be easily watched and understood/engaging without subtitles, anyways. (There's not much in the way of incredibly important plot details to be missed.) That being said, I'll definitely be looking forward to future releases.
I must admit, I really don't like manga in the least, but after this series there's no way I'm not buying the entire friggin' set. Screw Mean Girls, LIFE is where it's at. I love how Manami and her gang aren't just inherently evil - they're bitchy, sure, but it's not like they've ALWAYS hated Ayumi, and they've even defended her a few times - unlike in any other ~ijime~ drama where it Manami would be like, "I HATE YOU, ALWAYS, FOREVER, LET ME TAUNT YOU ENDLESSLY NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO THE REST OF YOUR LIFE". It's a much more human/realistic portrayal considering how easy it would have been for the staff to just write Manami off as some delusional, flouncy, twisted japanese schoolgirl beast who wanted to murder everyone in her path.
HAHA, look, I can't help it that Katsumi-kun instantly reminded me of MatsuJun.....and then happened to become a psycho, voyeuristic sleazeball several scenes later. But hey, MJ's doing his sister in [Boku no Imouto], and...Yorokobi wrote:Did you just sugest MatsuJun as a rapist!!!! How could you!!!! (devoted MatsuJun fan here in case you couldnt tell ^_^)
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Since there is no status/progress update, I'll post it (I dont want people give up on this dorama or I dont want them to think that S.O.S. dropped it).
For everyone who still is interested.
The subs for LIFE episode 1 are being edited. So hopefully they will release it soon.
LIFE
- ep. 1 being timed
source: http://www.sos-fansubs.com/ (Register to view threads there).
I hope you all didnt give up on this dorama!
For everyone who still is interested.
The subs for LIFE episode 1 are being edited. So hopefully they will release it soon.
LIFE
- ep. 1 being timed
source: http://www.sos-fansubs.com/ (Register to view threads there).
I hope you all didnt give up on this dorama!
WHY??????????????????????????????????MiIiyah wrote:I'm afraid episode 5 won't air this week but next week 4th August 2007.reiyuki wrote: looking forward to episode five, and the subs for episode one
Not sure tho. I hope someone can confirm this.
Edit// Okay. NO LIFE this week.
Episode 5 will air next week 4th August 2007.
That's what I meant (got the timing schedule screwed up because of the way subs for other dramas were released). Yama Onna Kabe Onna and Hanakimi weren't airing this week for the same reason; for the others, I'm not sure.MiIiyah wrote:Wrong. LIFE will air next week. It didnt air today.smaps wrote:NONE of the dramas are airing next week (as far as I am aware) because of the political elections in Japan coming up.
Also all the other dorama on FUJI TV will air next week.
Yama Onna Kabe Onna aired this week (episode 4 - 4th week since its start)smaps wrote:That's what I meant (got the timing schedule screwed up because of the way subs for other dramas were released). Yama Onna Kabe Onna and Hanakimi weren't airing this week for the same reason; for the others, I'm not sure.MiIiyah wrote:Wrong. LIFE will air next week. It didnt air today.smaps wrote:NONE of the dramas are airing next week (as far as I am aware) because of the political elections in Japan coming up.
Also all the other dorama on FUJI TV will air next week.
Episode 4 torrent: http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_51196.htm
Also HanaKimi aired this week (episode 4 - 4th week since its start.)
Episode 4 torrent: http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_51121.htm
I really dont know the reason since its only a schedule but LIFE episode 5 didnt air this week and that was the only dorama which didnt air this week on FUJI TV.
Every other dorama except LIFE, aired this week on FUJI TV.
I still maintain the reason it'd be postponed is because of upcoming elections but w/e, I'm not going to argue about it in the drama discussion. On the bright side, at least Ayumu gets a few days of rest from her ijime misadventures.MiIiyah wrote:Yama Onna Kabe Onna aired this week (episode 4 - 4th week since its start)smaps wrote:That's what I meant (got the timing schedule screwed up because of the way subs for other dramas were released). Yama Onna Kabe Onna and Hanakimi weren't airing this week for the same reason; for the others, I'm not sure.MiIiyah wrote:
Wrong. LIFE will air next week. It didnt air today.
Also all the other dorama on FUJI TV will air next week.
Episode 4 torrent: http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_51196.htm
Also HanaKimi aired this week (episode 4 - 4th week since its start.)
Episode 4 torrent: http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_51121.htm
I really dont know the reason since its only a schedule but LIFE episode 5 didnt air this week and that was the only dorama which didnt air this week on FUJI TV.
Every other dorama except LIFE, aired this week on FUJI TV.
This might be true.smaps wrote:I still maintain the reason it'd be postponed is because of upcoming elections but w/e, I'm not going to argue about it in the drama discussion. On the bright side, at least Ayumu gets a few days of rest from her ijime misadventures.MiIiyah wrote:Yama Onna Kabe Onna aired this week (episode 4 - 4th week since its start)smaps wrote:
That's what I meant (got the timing schedule screwed up because of the way subs for other dramas were released). Yama Onna Kabe Onna and Hanakimi weren't airing this week for the same reason; for the others, I'm not sure.
Episode 4 torrent: http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_51196.htm
Also HanaKimi aired this week (episode 4 - 4th week since its start.)
Episode 4 torrent: http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_51121.htm
I really dont know the reason since its only a schedule but LIFE episode 5 didnt air this week and that was the only dorama which didnt air this week on FUJI TV.
Every other dorama except LIFE, aired this week on FUJI TV.
Papa to Musume no Nanokakan wont air tomorrow as well duo the elections.
I guess this is the reason why LIFE didnt air yesterday.
ou gad, papa to musume -- THAT'S what I was thinking of, hahaha. (This is why watching 10+ dramas during one season is not advisable). Sorry for the confusion! (:MiIiyah wrote:This might be true.smaps wrote:I still maintain the reason it'd be postponed is because of upcoming elections but w/e, I'm not going to argue about it in the drama discussion. On the bright side, at least Ayumu gets a few days of rest from her ijime misadventures.MiIiyah wrote:
Yama Onna Kabe Onna aired this week (episode 4 - 4th week since its start)
Episode 4 torrent: http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_51196.htm
Also HanaKimi aired this week (episode 4 - 4th week since its start.)
Episode 4 torrent: http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_51121.htm
I really dont know the reason since its only a schedule but LIFE episode 5 didnt air this week and that was the only dorama which didnt air this week on FUJI TV.
Every other dorama except LIFE, aired this week on FUJI TV.
Papa to Musume no Nanokakan wont air tomorrow as well duo the elections.
I guess this is the reason why LIFE didnt air yesterday.
meh, elections. if japan is willing to vote someone in just because they used gundam wing slogans, i think the seriousness of the entire thing has been compromised enough. air our dramas, japan! we need them to survive.
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haha hun i was just gona come with that exact news and you took the spotlight before me!!
just kidding.
yeah everyone. 27tv is on... for the ACTUALly miserable people, not just in the dramas lol.
so lets not get angry,
i know we're all anxious
but we wealthy computer&internet owners can wait
while some of those other kids out there cant
get it?
not trying to be sappy. i swear!
enjoy summer everyone
just kidding.
yeah everyone. 27tv is on... for the ACTUALly miserable people, not just in the dramas lol.
so lets not get angry,
i know we're all anxious
but we wealthy computer&internet owners can wait
while some of those other kids out there cant
get it?
not trying to be sappy. i swear!
enjoy summer everyone
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Here. Here. We are so rich!sugiboogie wrote: but we wealthy computer&internet owners can wait
while some of those other kids out there cant get it?
Tell you friend not to feel bad. For awhile I couldn't find the appropriate words for it either. It was certainly presented a little differently from the ones broadcast in my home country.Yorokobi wrote: My friend tried to explain but didnt know the words so gave up. Thank for that!
Now...election news is underway...the results will probably be more angst-ridden than Ayumu's ijime!
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Did the weird noise from the assault in episode 2 (?) return in episode five? If so, perhaps it wasn't audio distortion, but Katsumi's "scary" anthem. That boy...is... seriously... messed... up.
Does anyone else want to beat down Ayumi's mother? I despise her far more than I do any of the other characters.
Does anyone else want to beat down Ayumi's mother? I despise her far more than I do any of the other characters.
yeah poor ayumu -____- her mother's so dense :/Sapporo Girl wrote:Did the weird noise from the assault in episode 2 (?) return in episode five? If so, perhaps it wasn't audio distortion, but Katsumi's "scary" anthem. That boy...is... seriously... messed... up.
Does anyone else want to beat down Ayumi's mother? I despise her far more than I do any of the other characters.
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But of course there's a reason behind why he's doing what he's doing.Yorokobi wrote:ha nothing could make me feel sorry for a sick guy like himsehro wrote:actually sometime i feel sorry for katsumi when his dad beat him and force him to apologize
to manami :3
Note; I stopped watching Life after ep 4. Thinking I might as well wait for the subs.
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I think it would have been more interesting if the writers hadn't provided an "excuse" for Katsumi's behavior although I'm sure there's some relevance concerning this abuse angle, so I'll wait for it. On the whole, I find Katsumi cartoonish.Yorokobi wrote: ha nothing could make me feel sorry for a sick guy like him
I am curious about one thing though. I wonder if he attempted to rape OTHER girls multiple times. If not, I wonder if Ayumu's innate strength draws him back to her. Just wondering...
I still despise Ayumu's mother. She's had a blatant disregard for her daughter's welfare from the very first episode.
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