and here are some scans of Utahime
Utahime Torrent is just OUT!!!!!
http://www.d-addicts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=54021
Yes, saw TFP. Nice show. Would have been great to see him winning the Hyper Hockey. But wasn’t supposed to happen. Poor Tomobabe.Archaenon wrote:Did anyone see Tokyo Freinds Park with Tomoya? Him on the Hyper Hockey , I was hoping for a come from behind win.
lightsoul wrote: This drama has nostalgic sense that makes you feel different when you watch it compared to other dramas. It feels good and sometimes, I wanted to cry for no reason lol.The theme song is awesone.
You know what, the song at the end of the episode is Eric Clapton's "Change the World". No wonder that sounds so familiar to me!!2404 wrote: I agree I noticed now that the back round music is pretty good, old fashioned as it should be and fits really well in the different situations, giving the drama a warm and sweet "finishing touch".
Yeah, I noticed it from the opening credits on my second time of watching For me, it's always a bit weird to hear songs in other languages than Japanese in jdoramas, but this didn't sound/feel wrong in any waylightsoul wrote:You know what, the song at the end of the episode is Eric Clapton's "Change the World". No wonder that sounds so familiar to me!!
I’m totally with you in this besides on point. “Even if Tomoya is not there!” (just joking)siantut wrote:I really love this dorama! Even if Tomoya is not there!
Very funny too, if you notice all the details.
It is hilarious that the Akutagawa guy has a red handkerchief with him, it is pretty weird for a japanese guy.
And look at Tomoya's facial expressions, it is really priceless, LOL! Saki-chan is super cute too!
like kokitty said, Taro is supposed to be a mid-30's y/o guy. I think Suzu is 18-20 y/o girl so between them is more than 10 years gap of age.Archaenon wrote:I haven't watched the second ep yet , or been to the OHP since it updated. But isn't there a huuuuge age differnce in the two lead characters ?
I agree. At least in the J-drama industry, primetime dramas with low ratings can still run their planned number of episodes before ending naturally. If an American drama debuted to low ratings, it would probably be quickly cancelled *coughlikealotofFoxdramascough*.siantut wrote:Since it would be a bother to each time post the rating for the people who are curious about it, I will just give you the URL where you can check the rating every Monday morning. Here it is:
http://tvdramarating.simprich.net/2007/10/2007_4.html
Please do not be discouraged by the low rating. As I said before and times again, a low rating DOES NOT necessarily tell that a dorama is no good. And just because more japanese people watch a dorama also DOES NOT mean that a dorama with less viewers is a flop. What is a flop or not a flop does not depend on the majority and ratings. We all know too well that the majority is not always right and does not necessarily have the better taste or the better judgement. In most cases, I would rather not go with the majority. Please follow your own intuition and taste and interest and enjoy any dorama you like and do not let anyone or any rating influence you. If you like it, then like it. If you dont like it, then dont like it. Do not be bothered by what other people say. A man's medicine is another man's poison.
As what I see myself from the more reliable japanese forums or blogs (reliable here means that the posters come from a more diverse audience with real registrations and IDs) their opinions on this dorama are quite balanced, a lot people also love this dorama very much. Most people who said that they would quit this dorama after the 1st ep gave the reason that it was because they did not understand the difficult Tosa dialect being spoken. I think if one does not fully understand what is being said, it will be hard to give a fair judgement on this dorama. If the Japanese themselves found it hard to understand what is being said, I think it will be harder for non-japanese to understand this dorama, so I suggest to download my softsubs at least, and give this dorama a chance before discarding it just based on ratings. If you still dont like it after watching it with the english subs, then sure you can quit it and no one will try to stop you, of course.
Cheers
Dear Siantut, I am totally with you on this. I am also do not care what rating of this drama says. I LOVE IT and this all matters to me. i was hooked on it from 1sp ep and every ep left me wanting so more. as a non-japanese fan i could not understand a word because of accent but even though i watched 2-3 times before subs were out. now with perfect siantut's subs, it makes it even more "magical" for me to watch.siantut wrote:Please do not be discouraged by the low rating. As I said before and times again, a low rating DOES NOT necessarily tell that a dorama is no good. And just because more japanese people watch a dorama also DOES NOT mean that a dorama with less viewers is a flop. What is a flop or not a flop does not depend on the majority and ratings. We all know too well that the majority is not always right and does not necessarily have the better taste or the better judgement. In most cases, I would rather not go with the majority. Please follow your own intuition and taste and interest and enjoy any dorama you like and do not let anyone or any rating influence you. If you like it, then like it. If you dont like it, then dont like it. Do not be bothered by what other people say. A man's medicine is another man's poison.
Cheers
And for my part too.strawberrynkiwi wrote:Tomoya is really wonderful. …He just puts so much energy in his acting and it shows (for me as least haaha).
You're definitely right...at least that's what the text on the home page spells out..."everyone thought their relationship would go well ..." that's what it says but he's probably married to someone else and will have to make a choice between that woman and Suzu?XrayMind wrote:For some weird reason, I feel that Taro and Suzu will end up not being together.
i think so too..maybe Taro n Suzu will not get together but the scriptwriter might added some twist and make Akira to end up with Suzu's granddaughterXrayMind wrote:For some weird reason, I feel that Taro and Suzu will end up not being together. I feel the writers had set this up in the first episode. In the present, Akira loses his fiancée. The current theater owner, which could be either Suzu or Izumi's son, was talking on phone with his daughter about losing her fiancé. Maybe when Taro finally regain his memory, he remember that he is already married and had a daughter, Koizumi Sakura. Both father and daughter are talented singers. Of course we find out in the final episode that the daughter in Tokyo will look like Suzu.
I would love to see more of Akira cos he's really funny. But there's no mention of Aibu Saki in a double role so far so not too sure if they'll show Suzu's granddaugther at all.Salz wrote: i think so too..maybe Taro n Suzu will not get together but the scriptwriter might added some twist and make Akira to end up with Suzu's granddaughter
You're right, kokitty, the first part of epi 1 indeed was so funny. Akira’s character makes me laugh a lot. I really hope we’ll see more of Akira in one of the last episodes. Would love to see the love-story comes to a happy end by Taro’s and Suzu’s grandchildren. And if it isn’t Aibu in a double role I hope we can see another actress who will appear as Ruriko. Really wish for that.kokitty wrote:I would love to see more of Akira cos he's really funny. But there's no mention of Aibu Saki in a double role so far so not too sure if they'll show Suzu's granddaugther at all.Salz wrote: i think so too..maybe Taro n Suzu will not get together but the scriptwriter might added some twist and make Akira to end up with Suzu's granddaughter
Maybe it’s not the same day, but we know they died almost at the same time. Just a coincidence???XrayMind wrote:Oh yea, I am guessing both Akira's grandfather and the theater owner's mother die on the same day. The two lovers that meant together, but never were.
yeah totally luv Croissant no Matsu character...kokitty wrote:I would love to see more of Akira cos he's really funny. But there's no mention of Aibu Saki in a double role so far so not too sure if they'll show Suzu's granddaugther at all.Salz wrote: i think so too..maybe Taro n Suzu will not get together but the scriptwriter might added some twist and make Akira to end up with Suzu's granddaughter
Actually it's very rather easy to guess who Taro and Suzu ends up with even from epi 1. Besides what raven_frost mentioned on the official homepage. The opening credits which has Taro leaving the theater was probably revealing.
I absolutely love Crossiant! So adorable!!! Don't think i'm revealing spoilers since the actors mentioned the following on the various promos. Crossiant will in the later episodes prove himself to be a worthy suitor for Suzu
Aren't you glad there is actually a spoiler function here and people on this thread have been considerate enough to use it? Very much agreed that some people would rather not speculate nor want to read any speculations abt the ending and that's what the spoiler hide function is for LOL. For those who love surprises and want to give fresh sense and sensibilities to the production team like @saintut... i'm feeling kinna cheeky today so... " Darn it people!!! Don't click on spoiler options if you love surprises!!! Why on earth are you people reading spoilers which others have kindly hidden them of consideration for you?!!!" Previews for next episode are also left towards the end after the ending credits for a good reason. Hopefully all the spoiler haters are smart to behave like @siantut and NOT watch it.siantut wrote:Episode 3 softsubs is uploaded, and I am now working on ep 4.
It's been a while since I last visited this thread. It is interesting to read people's speculations, though I would rather not to because I know it will spoil my enjoyment in watching it as it is airing. I love surprises and would rather give fresh sense and sensibilities to the writer and director and drama. i don't even like to see the trailers on each episode.
My motto: MUSHIN DE!!!! (empty your mind)
(Quote: Sabako)
LOL! It does help Taro to open up part of his loss memory.
That's true, we should be grateful that there is spoiler function here, I never usually click them unless it is introduced first with a line or two from the poster that will make me feel a bit safe I can open them without worrying it might reveal something I didn't know about yet, especially if it is not a dorama I am subbing. If it is introuduced with some words or two about what it is all about and I know that the subject matter is no spoiler for me at all, I will sometimes click them although I would say it is still rare for me. Too bad I cannot avoid seeing the trailers because I will need to use the ending space for "advertising" about Tomoya's birthday and Homepage, but I don't pay much attention to the trailer itself.kokitty wrote:Aren't you glad there is actually a spoiler function here and people on this thread have been considerate enough to use it? Very much agreed that some people would rather not speculate nor want to read any speculations abt the ending and that's what the spoiler hide function is for LOL. For those who love surprises and want to give fresh sense and sensibilities to the production team like @saintut... i'm feeling kinna cheeky today so... " Darn it people!!! Don't click on spoiler options if you love surprises!!! Why on earth are you people reading spoilers which others have kindly hidden them of consideration for you?!!!" Previews for next episode are also left towards the end after the ending credits for a good reason. Hopefully all the spoiler haters are smart to behave like @siantut and NOT watch it.siantut wrote:Episode 3 softsubs is uploaded, and I am now working on ep 4.
It's been a while since I last visited this thread. It is interesting to read people's speculations, though I would rather not to because I know it will spoil my enjoyment in watching it as it is airing. I love surprises and would rather give fresh sense and sensibilities to the writer and director and drama. i don't even like to see the trailers on each episode.
My motto: MUSHIN DE!!!! (empty your mind)
(Quote: Sabako)
LOL! It does help Taro to open up part of his loss memory.
Abt the Matsu speculation
For me, "empty your mind" is just a smaller part of "open your mind". I would very much rather keep an open mind, be respectful and tolerant of all different ideas and thoughts, it usually makes discussions more enjoyable. I've been a very lazy person when it comes to Utahime, since paying attention to Nagase's face and body takes up most of my brain energy for this drama. I don't even have the capacity to over/under analyse since i already have all the spoilers thrown at me from fanatic fans who travel half way cross the country to serve as extras in the drama. Having said that i've enjoyed reading all the different ways of analysing and am greatful for anyone who discusses or blogs abt this.
To Naiya:Naiya wrote:It’s very interesting to read your discussion about the “Matsu thing”. But I’m from Europe. So my speculation was quite different.
yep, as soon as you start watching this drama, you will be hooked on it for ever. as you said, Utahime is breath of fresh air, nothing similar to any drama that i have seen recently. just so unique on its own way. i also was tired of school dramas or manga based dramas. needed something different. not to forget that Taro-chan is just LOVE.Arantius wrote:I gave a try for first episode last night and damn, I was hooked and downloaded all episodes available so far. This is such a good drama. Very much different from what I've been watching now. It gives me a fresh feeling. Finally, I can get rid of school dramas, at least for a while. Heard the ratings were not as good as expected but I don't give a damn about ratings. It's just a matter of numbers.
I'm glad siantut subs this drama. Everyone should watch this. Highly recommended. Am currently at episode 4 now. Will be continuing episode 5 right after finishing it. Guttokitazeyo!
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