[Discussion]- Hataraki Man
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[Discussion]- Hataraki Man
Genre: Work, Comedy
Broadcast Network: NTV
Airing: 2007-Oct-10
Air time: Wednesday 22:00
Episodes: 11?
Based off the manga and anime by the same name, Hiroko Matsukata is a woman who works for a magazine company. She puts all she has into her work, and is known as a strong, straight-forward working girl, who can at will turn herself into Hataraki man (working man) mode. Despite Hiroko's success at work, her life lacks romance. -wikipedia
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This fall season proves to be quite amazing with another seemingly great drama. Since i saw the anime and enjoyed it and lucky for us it seems Doremii will be subbing this drama which of course makes it a plus.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hataraki_Man
http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Hataraki_Man
Broadcast Network: NTV
Airing: 2007-Oct-10
Air time: Wednesday 22:00
Episodes: 11?
Based off the manga and anime by the same name, Hiroko Matsukata is a woman who works for a magazine company. She puts all she has into her work, and is known as a strong, straight-forward working girl, who can at will turn herself into Hataraki man (working man) mode. Despite Hiroko's success at work, her life lacks romance. -wikipedia
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This fall season proves to be quite amazing with another seemingly great drama. Since i saw the anime and enjoyed it and lucky for us it seems Doremii will be subbing this drama which of course makes it a plus.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hataraki_Man
http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Hataraki_Man
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I watched it last night. Didn't go in with any preconceived notions of it living up to an anime since I never knew it was based on one. I like Kanno Miho's work and also like work-based comedies but I was rather bored. I 'm probably not the target demographic for this show, though.Yorokobi wrote:has anyone seen the first episode yet and want to comment on how it was? im really keen to see this drama but unfourtunatly i got home too late to watch it this week.
Since it's being subbed I would say hold out and wait for the subs and then give it a go. Everyone has different tastes so what may have bored me, you may love.
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The plot sounds intresting! I'll watch this drama & search for the anime Even though I haven't watched the anime or have no clue about the details of the story, I hope that this drama sticks to the original anime & manga story....unlike what happened in hana Kimi drama..I'm one of those who were disappointed at the changes =_= thety were cute alright but the actual story from the manga was way better
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I think i should belong to the target demographics grp of this drama since this timeslot is always targetted at ladies in their 20s.
Having watched the anime, i must say that epi 1 stuck to the storyline of the anime to a T. It's weird, i didn't enjoy Hataraki Man as much as i thought i would. There's nothing really much to fault about it, acting, pacing, storyline's allright but nothing quite stands out.
There is a decidingly average feel about it, as if the production team & cast is not making any efforts except to make another drama just to fill the timeslot. Just get another OL theme drama preferably adapted from a fairly popular anime, get an able actress, 2 good looking guys, one early twenties, one mid thirties and there you go... you can't go very wrong with this formula for this timeslot.
This drama will probably be watchable cos they stuck close to a formula that wouldn't go very wrong. Having said that, there might probably be better dramas this season to entertain yourself with unless you're a big fan of any of the cast.
Having watched the anime, i must say that epi 1 stuck to the storyline of the anime to a T. It's weird, i didn't enjoy Hataraki Man as much as i thought i would. There's nothing really much to fault about it, acting, pacing, storyline's allright but nothing quite stands out.
There is a decidingly average feel about it, as if the production team & cast is not making any efforts except to make another drama just to fill the timeslot. Just get another OL theme drama preferably adapted from a fairly popular anime, get an able actress, 2 good looking guys, one early twenties, one mid thirties and there you go... you can't go very wrong with this formula for this timeslot.
This drama will probably be watchable cos they stuck close to a formula that wouldn't go very wrong. Having said that, there might probably be better dramas this season to entertain yourself with unless you're a big fan of any of the cast.
So Hataraki Man becomes my first drama of the season. My reaction to the pilot was pretty much the same as kokitty's: underwhelmed.
OK, so this is my review, in a nutshell. I sound really negative about it, but I would still give it a 5/10. It's not horrible, certainly. Maybe I expect too much, but I really do want it to get better.
Oh, i realised it's not very nice to see 2 rather negative comments in a row for this thread since it might put people off from trying.
It's by no means an awful drama, Miho Kanno is arguably the most talented tv actress in her age group. Hataraki man is definitely worth trying another 2/3 episodes for a better guage even if epi 1 was a indeed underwhelming.
I was very surprised Mokomichi was casted in that particular character. That was the most underused and least likable main character in the anime. Mokomichi is heavily groomed by Ken-O so it'll feel funny if his role is defined the same way as in the anime. I hope it doesn't happen, would love to find out what contributed to such indifference to work.
It's by no means an awful drama, Miho Kanno is arguably the most talented tv actress in her age group. Hataraki man is definitely worth trying another 2/3 episodes for a better guage even if epi 1 was a indeed underwhelming.
I was very surprised Mokomichi was casted in that particular character. That was the most underused and least likable main character in the anime. Mokomichi is heavily groomed by Ken-O so it'll feel funny if his role is defined the same way as in the anime. I hope it doesn't happen, would love to find out what contributed to such indifference to work.
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I finally watched the first episode of this drama last night
I quite enjoyed it, especially the beginning.
I can understand why people are saying it was overwhelming though cause I got that feeling a bit too as the episode wore on.
Like lzydata im a little worried for the storyline but I havent read the manga so I dont know where that goes. However I think there is a lot of potential especially in terms of character development. I can't wait to see Mokomichi get into his role completely!
EDIT : Totally forgot to mention that I love Sawamura Ikki in his role of what editor in cheif or something? totally suits him and he does it great
I quite enjoyed it, especially the beginning.
I can understand why people are saying it was overwhelming though cause I got that feeling a bit too as the episode wore on.
Like lzydata im a little worried for the storyline but I havent read the manga so I dont know where that goes. However I think there is a lot of potential especially in terms of character development. I can't wait to see Mokomichi get into his role completely!
EDIT : Totally forgot to mention that I love Sawamura Ikki in his role of what editor in cheif or something? totally suits him and he does it great
Oops, I didn't realize my comments may have that effect. I figured this thread's still quiet because people are waiting for the subs or sth.kokitty wrote:Oh, i realised it's not very nice to see 2 rather negative comments in a row for this thread since it might put people off from trying.
Yes, I can't say this often enough: one episode is nearly never enough to judge whether a drama's worth watching and committing to. (Unless it's some monstrous 2-hour special like with Iryu 2, maybe.) By ep3, I think, we'll have a good idea.
Sawamura: yes, he's a capable actor, and his role has potential, but it all depends on what they do with it. I like how they introduced him - or how 'he' introduced 'himself' - by griping about the woes of middle management. Actually it would be cute and unique if the show used this technique regularly, not just as a one-off.
EDIT: Well what do you know, I started a new page. Haha.
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I can't wait until this is subbed! I watched the anime and enjoyed it. It's certainly not very conventional and the beginning was a bit difficult to get into, but I liked how it ended. After watching the anime, I thought it would be very well-suited to be turned into a drama. I'm eager to see what opinions you guys have about the live-action drama.
Just saw ep1 (yeah I know, mad late Been busy)
I REALLY enjoyed it. I didn't think NTV could pull off another comedy, but it was incredible.
I haven't seen Kanno Miho in that many dorama or movies, but she has been amazing every single time. I think she's one of the most talented actress around (although doing comedy this time )
The narration sometimes make a big difference for me, and the one in this series is one of the best I've heard. Kanno Miho's voice is very easy to listen to, and emotion was expressed very well.
I agree that story is somewhat average, but Kanno Miho's acting and the direction/production/SFX are more than enough to make up for that IMO.
I have especially enjoyed "Talking to the audience", which I have seen it in many Hollywood movies, but can't really recall of any series in dorama. It was pretty entertaining for me.
I know this is gonna get really cheesy though... After all, it's based on a Manga. That bright-light-changing-to-man thing was absolutely retarded.
I think it's one of those dorama that will slowly fade each episode, but I have to say, I enjoyed Hataraki ep1 more than Haken ep1.
I'll definitely be following this series
BTW... Anyone else catch a member of camera crew coughing at 51:31?
I don't think I've ever discovered such carelessness before in prime time dorama
I REALLY enjoyed it. I didn't think NTV could pull off another comedy, but it was incredible.
I haven't seen Kanno Miho in that many dorama or movies, but she has been amazing every single time. I think she's one of the most talented actress around (although doing comedy this time )
The narration sometimes make a big difference for me, and the one in this series is one of the best I've heard. Kanno Miho's voice is very easy to listen to, and emotion was expressed very well.
I agree that story is somewhat average, but Kanno Miho's acting and the direction/production/SFX are more than enough to make up for that IMO.
I have especially enjoyed "Talking to the audience", which I have seen it in many Hollywood movies, but can't really recall of any series in dorama. It was pretty entertaining for me.
I know this is gonna get really cheesy though... After all, it's based on a Manga. That bright-light-changing-to-man thing was absolutely retarded.
I think it's one of those dorama that will slowly fade each episode, but I have to say, I enjoyed Hataraki ep1 more than Haken ep1.
I'll definitely be following this series
BTW... Anyone else catch a member of camera crew coughing at 51:31?
I don't think I've ever discovered such carelessness before in prime time dorama
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Catched up at last! Ep 2 and 3 were awesome
I hate to admit this, but so far, Hataraki Man is my favorite series this season
Kanno Miho is absolutely amazing.
The only thing I didn't like was the theme songs... I don't know why, but it just felt wrong.
And that dancing song in the end... I don't get it. It's just really stupid
Kanno Miho is absolutely amazing.
The only thing I didn't like was the theme songs... I don't know why, but it just felt wrong.
And that dancing song in the end... I don't get it. It's just really stupid
I think Doremii is subbing this series... according to their wiki page (http://fansub.d-addicts.com/DoReMii) they're still translating the first ep. I can't wait!
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are you realeasing softsubs and hard subs??Resie wrote:Yup, we are Progress is coming along nicely, it's just that the translator has been a bit busy of late.
I have to say im really enjoying this too
Mokomichis character isnt anything like what i thought it might turn out to be but i still find im liking what hes doing with it i cant wait to see all the characters develop more
next weeks episode looks rather scandalous!!
Yeah, that's one looks thin and nice too, but I haven't seen that many closeups of it.Yorokobi wrote:i have her boyfriends one
I got an unlocked Sharp sx633 (basically 705sh) a while ago, and this phone works in GSM band, but it looks so bulky compared to these summer/fall 2007 models
I'm planning to go to Japan next year, so I hope they release some stylish phones that also works in US when I come back
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I've seen those sculptures in Philadelphia and New York. More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Indiana6502inside wrote:in one of the eps I saw the... sculpture/monument/whatchamacallit that was also in Koi Ga Shitai
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Anyway, I finished watching this dorama, and it's been the most satisfying series for me in years. I thought Kanno Miho was perfect for the part, and very well-directed for most episodes. I absolutely loved those quotes at beginning and end of each episodes, and music was really touching or fun, always matched all the scenes.
Super high quality x264 codec rips further improved the viewing experience
I'm finally catching up with Hataraki Man, up to ep7 now.
Wow, none of all those fears and disappointment I had with the pilot, which I posted here earlier, turned out to be the case. It was almost like the production team anticipated all the possible pitfalls I named and more, and created a show with characters and relationships that feel so real. Kanno Miho hasn't had such a great role in years. I especially appreciate the depth they gave to her relationship with Shinji - two people who are trying their best, and who do care for each other... well, I shouldn't spoil things.
Anyhow, I hope I didn't turn people off the show with my earlier review, because this is one of those rare dramas that gets better and better.
Wow, none of all those fears and disappointment I had with the pilot, which I posted here earlier, turned out to be the case. It was almost like the production team anticipated all the possible pitfalls I named and more, and created a show with characters and relationships that feel so real. Kanno Miho hasn't had such a great role in years. I especially appreciate the depth they gave to her relationship with Shinji - two people who are trying their best, and who do care for each other... well, I shouldn't spoil things.
Anyhow, I hope I didn't turn people off the show with my earlier review, because this is one of those rare dramas that gets better and better.
News from Tokyograph.com :
The fall 2007 winners of the Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix have been announced. A total of 12,540 ballots were cast, resulting in "Yukan Club" taking 4 of the 5 awards.
It beat "Galileo" for Best Drama by 3,652 votes. It also took Best Actor (Jin Akanishi), Best Supporting Actor (Junnosuke Taguchi), and Best Supporting Actress (Yu Kashii), winning each category by more than a thousand votes.
For Best Actress, Miho Kanno ("Hataraki Man") was #1.
The overall awards for 2007 will be decided in a few months. The nominees in each category include the top five from each season.
Omedetou Kanno Miho... I bet she will winning again at 55th Television Drama Academy Awards.
The fall 2007 winners of the Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix have been announced. A total of 12,540 ballots were cast, resulting in "Yukan Club" taking 4 of the 5 awards.
It beat "Galileo" for Best Drama by 3,652 votes. It also took Best Actor (Jin Akanishi), Best Supporting Actor (Junnosuke Taguchi), and Best Supporting Actress (Yu Kashii), winning each category by more than a thousand votes.
For Best Actress, Miho Kanno ("Hataraki Man") was #1.
The overall awards for 2007 will be decided in a few months. The nominees in each category include the top five from each season.
Omedetou Kanno Miho... I bet she will winning again at 55th Television Drama Academy Awards.
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