개와 늑대의 시간 / Time of Dog and Wolf

TIME OF DOG AND WOLF

(some extracts from my previous review)

This is an action drama about an undercover agent trying to infiltrate into mafia organization, filled with suspense, cliffhanger, lots of action etc. It has nice pace especially the first half of the drama. I like how scenes are being shot. And I like the execution of the story. You got action, drama, love, power, betrayal, trust, amnesiac plot etc, like some other dramas might also have. But the way they're executed are very good. The pace was quite fast and fitting at the beginning.It builds the foundation and story in episode one and just skyrockets to pre-climax the episodes thereafter. It's not those usual kdrama which usually make the first half of the dramas lightly and then the next half putting in the tension. This one, it feels so fast like it's already nearly the climax when it's actually a beginning. A very good beginning I must say. I love the style.

Other bonus would be the actors. I didn't expect much from Jun ki, but seems like he's a really good actor after watching this. He plays his role as 'dog' and 'wolf' very well. I was never his fan, but I think I've respect for him after watching this drama. And watching him as a 'man' shedding the feminine image he always has, to play the character in this drama is absolutely a refreshing sight. The other actor who plays Min Ki also gave a good performance. And so do other supporting characters.

The love scenes however is not developed stronger as it progress. I like how they did the romance in first two episode, but after that it doesn't have really much impact. i really don't know what's missing. But I guess the thrill and suspense make up for this.

This drama left me with quite an impact. Now it ends, I feel like ermmm floating? I think people should try watching this drama, especially if you're like me, loving action/thriller drama.

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개와 늑대의 시간 / Time of Dog and Wolf ep 10-16#

TIME OF DOG AND WOLF

This is an action drama with lots of cliffhangers, blodd-pumping, adrenaline-rushi, suspenseful drama. just right for my taste.


When I liveblogged about a drama, expect my writing to be full of grammatical mistak. Sometimes I'm lazy to recheck everything :p

Because I've been watching straight 6 episode I can't really remember what happen to be written down here. He started getting information about Soo Hyun being a real him but didn't believe it although it sparked his curiosity. Ji Woo has been feeling weird around him, and after quite some time start to suspect him as being Soo Hyun. Sudden turn of event required Soo hyun to kill Ji Woo's father (not her real one). Ji Woo was there begging for him not to shoot her father, this makes him remember the day his mom was killed. He was depressed after regaining memories, thinking that his father was killed right in front of him when he lose memory. And to think that he's been serving loyally to the one he hate the most. He tried to commit suicide but stopped by 'roadrunner', his father informant. They planned to escape to another country and leave revenge and everything behind, but the NIS boss managed to get him to go back to spy Cheongbang. As the story progress, Min Ki learnt about the undercover plan, and so do Ji Woo.

The big transaction planned by Cheongbang was halted by NIS. However 'roadrunner' was killed while trying to save Soo Hyun. Soo Hyun then disappear with Mao, although the mission has been completed, because there's something left for him. a revenge.

Cutting the long story short, he met Mao face to face and start shooting at each other. In the end it was revealed that Mao was actually a bestfriend to Soo Hyun's father. Mao was dead.

The end is a bit open. As it shows Soo hyun still living. and still as a black agent/ undercover agent. I don't know what happen between him and Ji Woo, but along the way, I, in my humble opinion think that the romance and relationship between the two are not really much convincing. Min Ki on the other hand marry his workmate (I secretly hope they ended up together as I was watching the series from beginning)

This is a good drama. The first half is probably the best. the second half is still good but not as good as the first half, I think.

I have to say I kind of drawn in by Kay, when he lose his memory. Although he is a bad guy, his personality just make you drawn in.

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개와 늑대의 시간 / Time of Dog and Wolf ep 7-9

TIME OF DOG AND WOLF

oh my there's so many things happening. All the suspense were really killing me.

Soo Hyun was assigned to keep an eye on Ji Woo because other mafia group was eyeing her so Mao ordered her to be protected. In the course of saving Ji Woo (who was shocked to see Soo hyun) he was injured and the car he drove fall into the water. He lose his memory. Then he thought he's really Kay. He has also been gaining a lot of trust from Mao. He met Ji Woo again after that but not as Soo Hyun anymore. Ji Woo now believe he's just a look-alike but no way a guy like him would be Soo Hyun. Soo Hyun's father, Kang in the other hand was worried as there was no contact from him only to realize Soo Hyun lose his memory. Soo hyun found out that the Cheongbang telephone cable has been wiretapped and plan to trick the person behind it. NIS was tricked into thinking there's a real transaction and they sent agent for the mission. This ends up with agent Kang being stabbed to death in front of Soo Hyun just before he could tell Soo Hyun's real identity.

You are not Kay. You are....

Min Gi was showing much hatred toward Kay (without knowledge that it's Soo Hyun, not Kay) he felt like killing Kay. The investigation on Kay's identity returned a result that doesn't match at all with Soo Hyun, making the International Affair team convinced that they're not the same person.

So much suspense. I've been so impatient watching this, wanting to know what will happen after this and this, it's not funny!

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개와 늑대의 시간 / Time of Dog and Wolf ep 6

TIME OF DOG AND WOLF


I'm starting my new semester soon, so will not be much active anymore. I might just write an overall review for all the next episodes of Time of Dog and Wolf instead of the episode by episode like what I'm doing now.

Episode 6, again is a good one.


Kay (Soo Hyun's new name) carving the elephant he promised Ji Woo.

Kay/Soo Hyun got the thing he's been wishing for. Meeting Mao. Mao entered the Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing) ring. And he saved Mao from being murdered by a subordinate. Mao wanted to reward him. and he asked this:



Back in Korea, korean mafia organization has been eyeing for Ji Woo knowing that she's Mao's daughter. They're aware of Cheongbang's plan to expand to Korea and the possibility that cheongbang will be interested for their territory so they have to plan something, and Ji Woo is a part of the plan.


I think I'm growing to like Min Ki. I still like Soo Hyun but to think that he's been there for Ji Woo all this time.. I feel some sympathy for him. It has been two years already and she still can't get Soo Hyun out of her mind. Of course Soo Hyun is living somewhere. But he's declared to be dead to these people. Ji Woo is still hanging and holding to the watch Soo Hyun gave her, which was not working anymore.



one day Min Ki bought her a new watch.

"I'm not asking you to put it on right away.Maybe one day, after Soo Hyun's death; time which has stopped by your side, it will tick again, put on the watch"

after quite some time, Ji Woo went to the grave. and trying to let go of the memories, she left the watch on the grave. Kay/Soo Hyun is already in Korea since Cheongbang decided to start a business there. He went to his grave and saw the watch :(

the preview of next episode: in the first episode, at the very beginning it shows Kay/Soo Hyun drowning after some car-chasing. I thought it'll come somewhere at the end of the series but the preview indicates that the next episode will go into that. Ji Woo and Min Ki seems like going out (?) while Kay/Soo Hyun is looking at them somewhere. must be very painful to watch.

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개와 늑대의 시간 / Time of Dog and Wolf ep 5/16

TIME OF DOG AND WOLF

So far I really like the drama. Most of the scenes are well calculated so not to really drag. For example, some of the scenes between Ji Woo and Soo Hyun is shown first time but as flashback. It adds something to their relationship and at the same time by having them as flashback they managed to not stain the series with too many 'couple' scenes just for the sake of stressing their relationship which can be quite out of place. It keeps the drama neat and a wise way to stress the love development without overdoing.

to the episode story.
Soo Hyun was offered with the task of being undercover agent. If he do well, he can re-acquire his NIS agent status back. However undercover agent is a very dangerous task, he has to be friends with Cheongbang, Mao's mafia organization and become a member. His father objected to it. like any parents would. sending your son to a very dangerous task who wouldn't be worried?

"You have to give up everything you've lived for!
Your name, your memories,
and everyone you loved!
It's about your existence disappearing!"

but he's determined.

The theme song is very much fitting. I really like the song.

Now I have to let you go
I need to make you leave
I'm not going to look back

and he passed the watch he treasures most, his real father's, to his father to be given to Ji Woo. I first thought he's giving it to his father but later in the episode Ji Woo was wearing it.

And then he 'died' in this episode, masked by a fake traffic accident.

Soo Hyun visiting his own grave

Ji Woo, Min Ki and his moom was really devastated. Two years later, they still can't forget him. I love the relationship between Soo Hyun and Min Ki. They're very close despite the fact it's not a blood-relationship. They're brothers and best friends. Although Min Ki seems bothered that Ji Woo still can't forget Soo Hyun (as he also loves her), but he too.. can't forget Soo Hyun.



Min Ki changed department into International Affairs Department, Soo Hyun's old department. And he got to sit where Soo Hyun used to sit. He's doing well and showing his competency in the new department. Meanwhile Soo Hyun is working at the lowest position for Cheongbang, dealing with drunks in clubs. He also participated in Thailand Kickboxing knowing that Mao likes kickboxing hoping that he'll meet Mao soon.

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개와 늑대의 시간 / Time of Dog and Wolf ep 3-4/16

TIME OF DOG AND WOLF

another good episode. I'm slowly becoming attached to the series. good actors, good execution, good shots, good pace. A korean drama that builds the foundation and story in episode one and just skyrockets to pre-climax the episodes thereafter. It's not those usual kdrama which usually make the first half of the dramas lightly and then the next half putting in the tension. This one, it feels so fast like it's already nearly the climax when it's actually a beginning. A very good beginning I must say. I love the style.

While on mission, Soo Hyun met the killer of his mother. Unable to control sudden emotion of hatred he acted what he shouldn't be doing, acting out of course of the mission. in his mind, he's gonna kill that guy. He was fired because of that. That's not going to stop him from revenge, he went to Thailand in hope to meet Mao and kill him. He got Min Ki to steal classified information from NIS. When things not going as he hope, Min Kin took a leave to Thailand to find him. In the other hand Ji Woo, first time in 13 years met her real father, Mao, asking him to find Soo Hyun for her. And the superior has been aware of Min Ki stealing the data. I wonder what action will be taken.

I like how things are taken more realistically for example when Soo Hyun was fired from NIS. We might think wouldn't there be any other way to save him, but the drama give a realistic outcome. Kudos to Jun Ki's convincing portrayal of Soo Hyun. I'm impressed. The scenes when he met Mao was very effective. The grudge flowing through his veins was very well executed you can somehow understand that feeling.

I somehow pity Mao as a father, because you can tell he actually treasure the daughter. but he can't take care of her.

the preview of next episode is very tempting. seems like Soo Hyun going to declare himself dead, and working undercover. means, his data and all will be erased from the record? like living a new life, leaving behind Soo Hyun. becoming a new person. seems like he's going to find ways to get to work with the mafia.

this is such a good drama to watch.

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개와 늑대의 시간 / Time of Dog and Wolf 1-2/16

TIME OF DOG AND WOLF

From now on, episode to episode rambling will contain spoilers, unless stated.
Overall review is an exception since they can be made without spoilers while that's impossible for episode blabbering. :)

Lee Soo Hyun is adopted into Kang Min Ki's family because his parent's were murdered by gang memebers. They both grew up to become NIS agents, brothers, and best friends. Suh Ji Woo and Soo Hyun, who knew each other from childhood, are accidentally reunited when the beautiful Ji Woo caught the attention of playboy Kang Min Ki. She and Soo Hyun are separated once again because of Soo Hyun's vengeance against his parent's enemies.

--wiki

So I've started with Time of Dog and Wolf, a kdrama. I'm giving this a shot after reading about it's worthiness. It get good critics although not doing so well in viewership rating department. I ought to see this myself and judge.

I've been watching two episodes as I'm writing this.

So far so good. I found myself weeping and crying at the end of episode 1 and early of episode two. The first episode took place in Thailand and was the childhood time of the lead character. Soo Hyun's mom is a prosecutor in Thailand. He has no father, from what I can get he died because of some secret mission. So Soo Hyun's mom in doing her work at the same time fulfilling the last wish of his husband; to take down a mafia organization. Soo Hyun made friends with Ari, a Korean living in Thailand who turns out to be the daughter of one of the mafia.

one night when having dinner outside with his mother, he become a witness of his own mother's murder. by Ari's father. His mom passed a watch by his diseased father to him, and it fell down the table, and just by the moment he pick it up his mother was shot to death. I cried. Now he's an orphan. He was then brought back to Korea by his mom's friend who has a son his age. The mother was hesitant to accept him first, but eventually he became part of the family. One touching scene would be when he was punished alongside Min Gi, his new 'brother', he speaks up about his parents and why must his new 'dad' brought him back to Korea and not leave him in Thailand so he can do things he want. It's very touching. It must be hard for him to get along in the new family especially thinking that he's taken cared of due to sympathy. Everything turns good eventually.

He grew up to become an NIS agent with Min Gi. One fateful day, he encounter Ari or Ji Woo her korean name thanks to Min Gi. Now Min Gi became jealous.

"you've always been better in everything. But I was never jealous...."
"...but now I feel like competing"

Ji woo's father has come to Korea. let's see what Soo Hyun is going to do.
now i can't wait to watch next episode. There's Soo Hyun with guns in the preview ^^

overall so far so good. very good execution. I like the pace. I hope the upcoming episodes will also be good.

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弁護士のくず / Bengoshi no Kuzu

BENGOSHI NO KUZU

Toyokawa Etsushi and Ito Hideaki appear together for the first time in what is a never-before-seen lawyer-oriented drama. The original work by Iura Hideo, "Bengoshi no Kuzu," is currently being published by Big Comic Original. Our main character, Kuzu Motohito--aka "scum lawyer"--will do just about anything if it means he can win in court. Lawyers aren't on the side of justice! The law isn't meant to punish people, it's meant to save them! At least, that's this guy's secret motto. High school drop-out, lover of money and women, rude demeanor, and a vulgar mouth. This ridiculous excuse for a lawyer (played by Toyokawa Etsushi) has his first challenge in this comedy as the character Kuzu Motohito. And then there's Takeda Masami (played by Ito Hideaki) who works with Kuzu; Takeda Masami is a wet behind the ears lawyer who is touched by the very idea of justice. Takashima Reiko plays the capable female lawyer, Kato Tetsuko. "You'll laugh, you'll cry...a satisfying Legal Human Comedy that breaks through all the rules of the legal world.

---wiki

Kuzu means scum. So 'bengoshi no kuzu' means 'scum lawyer. And the main character here is Kuzu. I have to agree with the last sentence of the short review/summary at wiki. "You'll laugh, you'll cry...a satisfying Legal Human Comedy that breaks through all the rules of the legal world"

This is a comedy. Toyokawa Etsushi is GREAT. He nails down his weird character PERFECTLY. the way he walks, talk, his gesture and everything just build a perfect weird eccentric Kuzu-style character. I've never read the manga so I do't really know how it's portrayed there. but judging only with what I've seen I'm totally impressed by Etsushi. He's really good in such comedic role. Kuzu is a pervert, aloof, free and easy lawyer, he's just hilarious.

Then there's Hideaki Ito, a man of dream. yes I ship him. I love Ito. he's one hot actor in the industry. He's playing alongside Etsushi, and he's also good.

I really don't know how to describe this drama. You will love it more on the comedic aspect than the lawsuit/case. The case can be very simple and predictable. But I love episode 10, I found the case very interesting. other than that, the other case is just okay. It's Kuzu's gross personality and the interaction with the people in that firm that colours this drama in overall! that's the highlight.

might be spoiler but not really?
oh, and I love how they give Kuzu a daughter! their bickering is humorous mainly because of their different personality and thinking. while Mizuki is a brainy, wise little girl, Kuzu is kuzu (scum), gross so yeah... :p

p/s: I like this drama. although some of the 'pervertness', I can't handle too well -__-

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有閑倶楽部 / Yukan Club

YUKAN CLUB

Wiki

"Turning impossibilities to possibilities is what Yukan Club is about"

Yukan Club is cheesy, colourful, over-the-top drama. It's not a drama based of reality, with illogical scenes thrown in. This is a comedy. If you ask me, I don't know whether to say that I like or dislike this drama. It turns me off at the earlier episode especially the first one. I think it's bad to the extreme! true the props, settings are wonderful but the stryline and the characters' acting was bad. I even contemplate whether to drop this series or not. But then as I continue watching, the drama slowly gotten into me. I mean, it's nothing really good but it can kick some akward entertainment to you. good, no?

I learnt of people dissing this drama because of the actors. especially when all three guys are johnnys so they're open to more criticism to the one who's not at all johnnys' fans. it's like putting idols in drama and see them gaining views from fangirls without acting abilities.

but then, it's a good thing that Yukan Club is made to be an over-the-top drama, because lack of acting ability won't be much of a concern here. I mean, I'm impressed with Yokoyama Yu's character, and Junno's over the top portrayal of Bido Granmarie. They make me enjoy the drama in a way. That's saying something because I shriek at Yu's performance in Kemarishi, and Junno's in Hanayome to papa, Happy, and Ganbatte Ikimashoi. To me they're bad actors. Now after watching Yukan Club, I think maybe they're fit to be characters in such comical environment.

I like Kashi Yuu. and I enjoy watching her too. I don't quite like Karen's character, and so the actress playing it. For Akanishi Jin, another johnny idol, as some of the viewer already comment, he's playing himself and sometimes he seems distance to the other characters. the other characaters seems like a comic character, but Miroku is the only one that doesn't really have that feels. I say it's on Jin's portrayal.

if you are me, you'll shrieeeekk watching the earlier episodes, but still continue and then getting familiar with it and then found it to be entertaining in a way.

It's a drama I won't think much after it ends. it just end like that.
but on the ride, it's actually something. but that's that.
^^

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探偵学園Q / Tantei Gakuen Q

TANTEI GAKUEN Q

Finally.I did a Tantei Gakuen Q marathon, and I actually enjoy the drama. The fact that I really like mystery/detective genre probably explain this. I actually enjoy most of all the dramas with this genre except saved from some really bad one, like Puzzle though for example.

Besides Tantei Gakuen Q has enough element to keep me going, especially regarding the cold and dark personality revolving around Ryuu. besides, he's cute! The involvement of a dark organization, Pluto, is also one of the element that interest me. Some of the cases might be predictable, but I found them enjoyable still. Did I mention how cute Ryuu is? lol.

I watched this with the so-called alpha subtitle from littlix. but I think the subtitle is perfect. maybe they named it alpha because of the lack of typesetting. I don't mind because it's the translation that's most important :P

I'm in the mood of babbling on the actors and characters.



He's Kyuu. You can say he's quite the most prominent role in the drama, besides Ryuu. He's too optimistic. He's someone who appreciate friendship very much. Although all the 5 students are being evaluated as successor of the famous detective, Dan Morihiko, Kyuu didn't treat them as rivals, but as colleague who share the same dream. On the actor who play Kyuu, he's Kamiki Ryunosuke. I've seen him in many dramas before such as Mukodono, Tantei Kazoku, Psycho Doctor and few others, and it was back then when he was still a child. He was such a cute kid with good acting. However I'm actually not much impressed with his acting in this drama, it feels like something is lacking. Maybe it's the expectation. I expect him to be better than that after watching his previous work as a small kid.


He's Ryuu. He's cold. he's cool. and it's like there's some dark mystery surrounding him which you'll learn as the story progress. He loves solving mystery, and he's concerned only in solving the mystery, but not much of a person's heart. The one who played him is Yamada Ryosuke. I learn he is a johnny. he has a typical Johnny face afterall... pretty. lol. but he's really cute I want to pinch his quite chubby cheek. I think he's good. IMO I think he's better than Ryunosuke in this drama which is not what I expected actually because I thought Ryunosuke should be a better actor. well, maybe it's the character.


She's Megu. She has photogrphic-bla-bla-bla-memory skill. Means she can look at something and remember it right away. That's a great skill but painful too, as she can't forget the scene before her eyes, e.g murder scene. Kyuu always calm her down. I love Shida Mirai. She was awesome in 14 Sai no Haha, Watashitachi no Kyokasho etc. and although I don't like how she always bulged her eyes she was great in Queen's Classroom. She's an actress with great potential ahead.


He's Kinta. He's the adult among all of the Q's detectives. He's like an elder brother. And he's strong. And I looikke Kaname Jun.. xD


He's Kazuma. He's a computer-genius. He create games. And he always wear torn out shirts kind of. I think he's the one of the 5 Q detectives that lack presence on the screen. He got not much screen time as compared to others.

The main antagonist would be the Pluto organisation, and this one Cerberus, he looks evil, you can tell just by looking at the face. He's the guest playing in Liar Game as the opponent in the smuggling game. Their main skills? hypnotism.

ooh, and I actually don't really like how it ends. not a big issue though.

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커피프린스 / Coffee Prince

COFFEE PRINCE

Coffee Prince is about a tomboy girl, mistaken to be a boy, employed in a coffee shop: Coffee Prince. As obvious what prince means, it's only for prince, when she's a princess. So she hide her 'princess' status and work at the shop, fall in love with the manager. The manager eventually fall for her too, and he think he's gay xD

I was excited when I first knew they're doing this drama, especially after being fed by cute promo photos of Eun Hye as a boy. And she does look like a boy. A cute, girly looking boy. And then I found myself not liking the first episode. Stopped watching. But after reading quite few comments and reviews about it I decided to pick up where I left. Surprisingly now that I've finished watching , I think it's okay ^^.

The start is very entertaining and cute but progressing to end it somehow drag a bit (like most of kdramas out there) so I had to do a bit of fast-forward (being quite an impatient person I am. once you've watched a lot of dramas you'll start to learn the skill of fast-forwarding.lol. I used to stay put with a dramas even how boring it was, but that was years ago when I was still starting to get into the fandom. but not anymore)

I like all the princes! their interaction are funny and entertaining. they 're dorks and very cute. Every prince have their own unique personality. I love Min Yeop, he's the dorkiest and adorable gorilla ever. Ha rim on the other hand is very entertaining in his own way, the way he speak, his cute boyish face, his narcisstic self, and his 'my chan, my chan' calling out always make me smile. the Japanese prince is cold yet intriguing. I used to think Gong Yoo is not very goodlooking, but after watching this he's growing on me.

I especially like the interaction between Min Yeop and Eun Chan, especially after he knows she's a girl. The side couple doesn't do much to me as I don't care much about their love development.

Overall, I think this is an okay drama. It's not great, but can be entertaining at times.

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ライフ/LIFE

Sorry for the long hiatus.
I don't know if I can keep up in updating few dramas like I promised e.g Liar Game, etc.

LIFE

I can't put into words how awesome LIFE is! I'm sucked in. Not just the story, the actors are wonderful. They're newbies but delivered a very good performance. It's only 30 minutes per episode. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I definitely love it. The one that you feel like marathoning in a single viewing (although it's impossible for me because of stuffs and all, housework etc but the intention exist).

Adapted from Keiko Suenobu's manga "LIFE," this drama delves into the dark side of high school life. The story focuses mainly on bullying, but the manga also touches on subjects such as self-mutilation, suicide, and rape.

----drama wiki

no spoiler.


It's a dark drama, not those shiny one. The colour-tone plays part as well. This drama focuses mainly on bullying but not the typical portrayal as you can see in other school drama. well, bullying can be seen in many school dramas it exist in most school-related drama even if the focus is not on bullying e.g GTO, Nobuta Wo Produce, Hana Yori Dango, Seito Shokun and many more. Watashitachi no Kyokasho is one that dwell mostly on bullying issues, but both have different approach. LIFE shows how extreme bullying can be ( and this drama is actually a bit violent), and how the victim grow stronger in every each episode. Unlike most case when the victim of bullying gave in to the pressure or is saved cheesily by other people (e.g teacher, or friends), Shiiba Ayumu the main character shows the viewer how she learn to fight it as the story progress. She grew stronger is also because of an influence from a friend, but still we can really see her effort. LIFE make you see how scary it is to be bullied, especially to such extent which they adapt to the drama. Have I mention how wonderful the new actors were? and I even get to completely hate some person's gut.

As far as now, only three episodes are subtitled online. But because I'm really sucked in, I'm continuing the drama RAW, which I never seriously did for other dramas. With my limited comprehension of the Japanese language, I still hope I can understand the gist of it and still enjoy the drama. Because I just can't wait for subtitle. It's addicting.

Now I have no wonder why LIFE has been voted as the most satisfying drama in its drama season. This is the same drama slot for the ever great Liar Game, and currently its SP.

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Hiatus

classes has been catching up with me.

so I'm on hiatus.

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hanakimi vs hanakimi?

I've read mixed review on the first ep of Hana Kimi. A side that love it and another side which found the episode so disappointing. I already have the episode on my HD but atm not feeling like watching it. After reading all those comments... I don't know but I just don't feel excited as before. And to think that they change many things in the Japanese version *sigh*. I've watched the Taiwanese version until episode 10. I don't like Taiwanese drama much in fact I was lured in to watch it by a friend who downloaded it and then gave it to me but I think their Hana Kimi is quite okay putting aside I do fast forward it, oHHkay...in fact I also fast forward 'corner with love' which I found pretty interesting. and ooh.. I did a lot of fast-forwarding for MARS, I guess there's no single Twdrama that I watched in a normal pace :p

but yeah... will comment once I lay my eyes on the 1st episode of the Jversion.

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New Drama season from my eyes..

NEW DRAMA SEASON :)
*what's with so many novel and manga adaptation these days?! not that I don't enjoy them, but I'm afraid this might become a trend and reduce the creativity of Japanese producer and scriptwriter..


FIRST KISS

"In this romantic comedy, Mao Inoue stars as a selfish girl named Mio Fukunaga. Because of a serious illness, she lives in the U.S. for medical treatment. Before undergoing an important operation, she returns to Japan, where she meets the older brother she has been separated from since her parents' divorce. She finds Kazuki (Hideaki Ito) leading a good-for-nothing life, but he shows his seriousness when he resolves to find a way for Mio to experience her first kiss. Yuta Hiraoka plays the love interest, a rookie doctor." t--okyograph

strong point: for me, it's TOTALLY ITO!!! <3 I might be complaining later on for his currrly hair. but atm it's Ito that matter the most. and better yet, Mao and Yuuta are in it too.. and yes, they come second after hot sizzling Ito (...fuurrget the hair...>.>)
weak point: ITO's HAIR
zaza-o-meter: HIGH on list. 4 the sake of Ito :3 <3

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HANAZAKI NO KIMITACHI E

"The drama is based on the popular manga of the same name by Nakajo Hisaya, which has already been dramatized in Taiwan. Horikita plays the protagonist Ashiya Mizuki, a Japanese girl in the U.S. who one day sees the young athlete Sano Izumi (Oguri) compete in the high jump on television. She begins to idolize him, and decides to move to Japan to attend the same school as him. However, Izumi goes to an all-boys school, so Mizuki disguises herself as a boy to achieve her dream of being with her idol."--tokyograph

strong point: eyecandies galore, famous manga.... droolistic Shun and Toma! it's like in MOST of everyone's wanted-to-see-NOW list.
zaza-o-meter: HIGH on list.

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USHI NI NEGAI WO

"Six agriculture students travel north to Hokkaido for first-hand training and experience in a farm setting. The story focuses not only on their daily life and their growth as young men and women, but also on the economic situation in the region, which received national attention earlier this year when the national government cut off aid to the struggling city of Yubari. --tokyograph

strong point: Tamayama tetsuji & Koide Keisuke.
weak point: the storyline just ok-ok lah.. and it doesn't tempted me much
zaza-o-meter: If I have time.

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TANTEI GAKUEN Q

"Adapted from the manga by Tadashi Agi(Seimaru Amagi), Tantei Gakuen Q revolves around a team of genius students studying in a detective academy run by a famous detective, Morihiko Dan." --dramawiki

strong point: detective.mysteries. I'm a sucker for this genre. KANAME JUN!! <3 having Shida Mirai is also a plus, and that cute Johnny Jr., Yamada Ryousuke. I miss younger Kamiki Ryunosuke... he's really growing up.
weak point: although I don't really mind Kamiki Ryunosuke take the lead character, I honestly not all that impressed with his performance in the SP. I hope he do well in the series though.
zaza-o-meter: HIGH on list

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HOTARU NO HIKARI

"Haruka Ayase stars as the title character, Hotaru Amemiya, in this adaptation of Satoru Hiura's "Hotaru no Hikari" manga series. Hotaru is a twenty-something office lady who has become a "dried fish" - she has "retired" from love, and she prefers to spend her time lazily at home. Then one day, her world gets shaken up when she unexpectedly ends up living with her boss (Fujiki Naohito). To complicate her life even further, she begins to find romance with a new employee named Makoto (Kazuki Kato)."

strong point: I think the story is kinda interesting. and we have Fujiki Naohito here ;D
weak point: I never watch Kazuki Kato, the only thing I know is he's in Kamen Rider *not sure which one*, and my brother doesn't like him, so even though I don't know him I'm kinda influenced. (because my bro talks bad about him a lot in front of me XD lol)
zaza-o-meter: averageee..

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JIGOKU NO SATA MO YOME SHIDAI

"In this home comedy, Makiko Esumi stars as Makoto Tachibana, a manager of an omusubi cafe. One day, she meets Sanshiro (Ikki Sawamura), a secretary at a paper shredder company, and half a year later, they already decide to get married. But when Makoto meets Sanshiro's family, a battle begins between her and her mother-in-law (Yoko Nogiwa). Their conflict is rooted in the opposing ideals of "working woman" and "housewife," which has previously been explored in dramas such as "Double Kitchen" and "Triple Kitchen" (in which Esumi and Nogiwa played similar roles)."--tokyograph

strong point: Esumi Makiko.
weak point: I've been showered with so many daughter-in-law vs mother-in-law kind of drama a lot since I started becoming a Jdrama fans. I've the feeling this might be so predictable that it might bore me.
zaza-o-meter: if I have time..

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KIKUJIRO TO SAKI 2007
I didn't really interested with this at first but... hey.. they got.. Tsukamoto Takashi, Kurokawa Tomoka and Abe Tsuyoshi. I'm not a fan of Abe Tsuyoshi, but I really want to see him in another role after HYD.

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YAMA ONNA KABE ONNA

"Based on Atsuko Takakura's manga of the same name, "Yama Onna Kabe Onna" tells the story of a department store girl (Misaki Ito) who is good at her job but suffers from a complex, due to the flat chest that has earned her the name of "kabe onna" ("kabe" meaning "wall"). Her situation only worsens when she is joined by a new girl (Kyoko Fukada), who is a much more well-endowed "yama onna" ("yama" meaning "mountain")." -- tokyograph

strong point: -
weak point: I never think Itoh Misaki can really act.. moreover Fukakyon.
zaza-o-meter: still, even if it doesn't even ring an interested bell in me, if I have time... might give this a chance.

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KATAGOSHI NO KOIBITO

"This series is adapted from Kei Yuikawa's novel "Katagoshi no Koibito," which won the prestigious Naoki Prize for the second half of 2001. It centers on two 30-year-old women who have been friends for many years. The two are total opposites in the realm of love - Moe Hayasaka (Ryoko Yonekura) is unable to become absorbed in love, while Ruriko Murono (Saki Takaoka) is always involved with someone and is already close to her third marriage. The question is, will either of them find happiness?" -- tokyograph

strong point: kaname jun.
weak point: the synopsis doesn't sound that interesting..
zaza-o-meter: if I have time

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JOTEI

"Kato Rosa stars as Ayaka Tachibana, a young woman whose life has been ruined after she lost her boyfriend then her mother became gravely ill. Looking for revenge, she starts out as a hostess with the goal of rising to become the "empress" of the Osaka nightlife scene. Matsuda Shota plays a member of the underworld who becomes Ayaka's ally"--tokyograph

Strong point: give me Shota anytime. I don't care if his acting abilities might not be that of top-notch thingy I still can live with it XD what more, double shota! Saito Shota <3 and the banner is cool.
weak point: shota blinds me. what weak point?
zaza-o-meter: HIGH on list.

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YAMADA TARO MONOGATARI

"Arashi members Ninomiya Kazunari and Sakurai Sho star in this comedy series based on "Yamada Taro Monogatari" by mangaka Ai Morinaga. Ninomiya plays the title character, Taro Yamada, whose family lives in extreme poverty. But because of his looks, intelligence, and athleticism, others mistakenly believe that Taro comes from a prosperous family. In contrast, Sakurai plays Taro's best friend Takuya, who really is from a successful family and who often helps out Taro in various ways" --Tokyograph

Strong point: Sho baby~ and Oshinari Shugo to me. The synopsis sound good and 'comicy'. manga adaptation afterall.
zaza-o-meter: averagely HIGH

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Sushi Oji

"KinKi Kids member Domoto Koichi stars in this action comedy series. Domoto plays Tsukasa Maizu, who was known for being a gifted sushi maker when he was younger. Now skilled as a martial artist, he returns to the world of sushi and travels across the country for training, fighting evil along the way. KAT-TUN's Nakamaru Yuichi takes on the role of Tsukasa's companion, Taro. -" -- tokyograph

Strong point: SUSHI OISHII!!
zaza-o-meter: SO-SO. might give it a chance because of it's SUSHI. give me an option, I'll always pick tsuyo over koichi anytine. I don't hate him, but I don't adore him either. it's just... I don't know, unexplainable.

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JUKEN NO KAMISAMA

"In this original series, TOKIO's Yamaguchi Tatsuya stars as Isamu, a businessman who divorced from his wife five years earlier and currently lives with his son Hiro (Nagashima Mitsuki), a sixth-grader. One day, Hiro tells his father that he wants to take entrance exams for a private junior high school. Isamu, who only ever attended public schooling, is clueless about preparing for the tests. So he seeks out the help of the genius junior high schooler Michiko (Narumi Riko), who is known as the "exam god" for her abilities as a tutor - all of the students she trains pass their exams." -tokyograph

strong point: It's Narumi Riko. I love her. and the story is original and seems very interesting---what with so many adaptation these days??
zaza-o-meter: HIGH

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LIFE

"Adapted from Keiko Suenobu's manga "LIFE," this drama delves into the dark side of high school life. The story focuses mainly on bullying, but the manga also touches on subjects such as self-mutilation, suicide, and rape. Kitano Kii stars as Ayumu Shiiba, one of the students bullied by a group of classmates led by Ayumu's former friend, Manami Anzai" -- tokyograph

strong point: when it comes to school-student genre of drama, I always find a darker and deep genre to be very interesting (such as Kinpachi Sensei, Watashitachi no Kyokasho, Queen's Classroom in contrast to cheesy--although I still enjoy them in a way-GTO, Gokusen etc) and this seems like those deeper and darker type.
zaza-o-meter: HIGH

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PAPA TO MUSUME NANOKAN

"This home comedy tells the story of Kyoichiro (Tachi Hiroshi) and his teenage daughter Koume (Aragaki Yui). One day, the two ride a train together after visiting Kyoichiro's mother-in-law. He sees it as a chance to get to know his daughter better, but he ends up getting more than that - by some mysterious force, both Kyoichiro and Koume end up with their mind in the other's body! Unfortunately, they have no choice but to swap lives, pretending to be each other at school and work"

strong point: this seems so interesting no matter how overused the theme: body-trade has been played in movies, drama or even manga.
zaza-o-meter: HIGH

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夜王 （やおう） / Yaoh

夜王 （やおう） / Yaoh
[official site] [wiki] [d/l torrents] [softsubs]

I've problem accepting the ideals in Yaoh because it's just BIG PLAIN LIE. Nevertheless I still find the drama pretty interesting. In fact, I did an ep1-10 marathon for this. Yet waiting for ep 11's subtitle though.

The premise is all about host life. And it's depicting this dark world with two conflicting eyes, an eye for the usual negative perception, and another for a positive one, which was put to Ryosuke's shoulder to prove it. There's no way I'll approve of the positive ideal. Call me discriminating and all, but I hold the same initial perception of Karina's character that HOST IS HOST. They're the worst, playing and lying with woman's heart. However in this drama, Ryosuke is a character which is being appealed as a righteous host, who'll strive to make women's happy. How cheesy that is? In this drama, it looks at another side of being a host that the job is actually a 'supposedly' good job -- to give woman a chance to dream and make them happy. Although I'm not buying into this, and I believe that is also the case for many women's out there, I still follow the drama because it kept me wanting for the next episode.. for what reason I'm not sure. It's not a really GREAT drama but it's not BAD either. At least we can try looking how they made Hosts' job a dignified job? lol..


p/s:Kaname Jun = <3 eyebrow="double">

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Liar Game

I know I've been praising Proposal Daisakusen non-stop lately that I was neglecting talking about Liar Game. Whatever you might think of me, this is still one of my favourite drama. Will update later on Liar Game when I've free times. Going to be my thought on episode... humm.. 5 to 9 ! XD

sorry Liar Game, I've not been giving you the attention you deserves.

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[download & lyrics] 二人の涙雨/Futari no Namida Ame - Kanjani 8

Zukkoke Daisassou Album DVD

From all songs in the album, I'm so in love with 二人の涙雨/Futari no Namida Ame/Our Rain of Tears. I found it so amazingly beautiful and fell in love the first time listening to it. I recommend this. Please try listening to it ^ ^

p/s: After some searching I found the lyrics translation :)



DOWNLOAD
[.mp3|5.45mb|MU]

LYRICS
Credit: here

二人の涙雨
Futari no namida-ame
Our rain of tears*

明りさざめく街で　歩幅を合わせる様に
肩を寄せる恋人たちを眺めながら
知らず知らずのうちに　一人で先を急いだ
僕を一言も責めずに目を伏せたキミ

Akari sazameku machi de Hohaba wo awaseru youni
Kata wo yoseru koibito-tachi wo nagame nagara
Shirazu shirazu no uchi ni Hitori de saki wo isoida
Boku wo hitokoto mo semezu ni me wo fuseta kimi

While I gaze at the lovers who walk with their shoulders brushing together
So that their steps match each others' in a brightly street
Unwittingly, I've already moved further away from you by myself
And without saying a word to criticise me, you hid your eyes

重ねた温もりに　少し甘えすぎて
キミの孤独気づきもしないで

Kasaneta nukumori ni Sukoshi amae sugite
Kimi no kodoku kitzuki mo shinai de

I kept depending too much upon the increasing warmth
That I didn't even realise your loneliness

空からは涙雨　悲しみが連なって
もうこれ以上歩けないと　キミが心を濡らす様に...

Sora kara wa namida-ame Kanashimi ga tsuranatte
Mou kore ijou arukenai to Kimi ga kokoro wo nurasu youni...

From the skies, it's a rain of tears; the sorrow just keeps on increasing
As if your heart is dipped within it; You say "I can't keep going anymore"

雨をはらうフリして　横目でキミを見ていた
不意に背中を向けられる　そんな気がして
どんな時でも側で　笑っていたけなげさに
いつも背を向けていたのは僕だったのに

Ame wo harau furishite Yokome de kimi wo miteita
Fui ni senaka wo mukerareru Sonna ki ga shite
Donna toki demo soba de Waratteita nagesa ni
Itsumo se wo muketita no wa boku datta no ni

I pretend to wipe the rain away [from my eyes] and looked at you with a side glance
I felt as if you were abruptly turning your back on me
No matter when it was, you were always by my side, laughing in a praiseworthy manner
And it was always me who turned my back on you

キミの手をつかんで　強く抱き寄せても
きっと心には触れられない

Kimi no te wo tsukan de Tsuyoku dakiyosete mo
Kitto kokoro ni wa furerarenai

Even if I grab your hand and hold you tight
I'll certainly be unable to reach your heart

空からは涙雨　後悔が連なって
抑えきれず溢れ出した　僕の弱さを隠す様に...

Sora kara wa namida-ame Koukai ga tsuranatte
Osaekirezu afuredashita Boku no yowasa wo kakusu youni...

From the skies, it's a rain of tears; the feeling of regret just keeps on increasing
Just like the tears that I can't suppress, and they overflow; it's as if the rain hides my weakness

空からは涙雨　悲しみが連なって
もうこれ以上歩けないと　キミが呟く
空からは涙雨　二人の心模様
もう過去には戻れないと　そっとさよなら告げるように...

Sora kara wa namida-ame Kanashimi ga tsuranatte
Mou kore ijou arukenai to Kimi ga tsubuyaku
Sora kara wa namida-ame Futari no kokoro moyou
Mou kako ni wa modorenai to Sotto sayonara tsugeru youni...

From the skies, it's a rain of tears; the sorrow just keeps on increasing
"I can't keep going anymore" you murmur
From the skies, it's a rain of tears; just like our hearts
We can no longer return to the past; it's as if the rain is saying a soft goodbye...


Notes
* Namida ame actually translates to 'a light rain' or 'rain falling at a time of sadness'. A rain of tears seemed to sound better with this song though.

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プロポーズ大作戦 9 / Proposal Daisakusen 9

プロポーズ大作戦 9 / Proposal Daisakusen 9
[official site] [wiki] [d/l torrents] [direct d/l] [softsubs]

I must say that Proposal Daisakusen might as well be my most favourite drama this season. I loved liar game, but there's not enough word how to describe my growing love for Proposal Daisakusen. Earlier when the season just started, I thought that Liar Game would be my 1st for this season, but who thought that ProDai is this good? I can really relate to Ken. I'm those person who'll try to find the right moment and location, I'm those person who'll keep waiting because I believe there's still time left, I'm those person who can't really express my feeling, I'm those...... I don't need to say more... I'm just Iwase Ken. Although I don't know if I'll be able to have Ken's courage when being presented with second chance.

On to my thought on ep 9. Warning: Spoiler

"Try. There's nothing to lose"
"Though you fail, it's expected. But succeeding it you'll become more a man"
Yes, there's nothing to lose. Maybe losing face one can say... but do question, is that enough to let the chance slip away? more that I watch ProDai, more that i feel I'm being mocked. It went straight to the heart. But that's what make this drama so special.

When Ken asked Rei, is it okay for her to accept Tada even they only know each other for a short time? one thing rang my head, how short is short? how long is long? that's us human, we often miscalculated. We often make up reasons. no, this is not the time, it's still early. Look at Ken, he has been with Rei for so long, yet he never get to express those special feeling. That's why I admire Tada's 'for how long I stand, it's still the same answer', what made the difference is to let the other party know the answer. Yeah, whatever... but I still want Rei to be with Ken. obviously.

and I just can't bear 'miss' scene. I just can't. those scene when you do something admirably but people won't get to know about it. like the depressing scene where Ken missed Rei, Rei missed Ken -- the one where Ken waited in front of the post office and bought champagne to celebrate Rei. And now, the ring. When he left it, it's sparkling lonely the way I see it.

If I'm Rei, I don't know if I'm able to accept Tada that fast after being hugged and surprisingly confessed by Ken. Although I sort of understand why she said Ken don't understand a thing. All those time together, why must this moment? Why must the time I'm put in a situation that'll decide my life. Why when I've decided to let go? it's a hard decision. But Rei must have her own logic.

This is supposedly be the last picture Ken time-slipped. But I've expected that Mikio will do something about it.... when Ken complained to Mikio about the last photo Mikio chose is making it hard on him. I knew there'll be extra picture at the end...

I love this series.
I really do.

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[Download] Ready to Go - Kim Jung Hoon .mp3

I was putting all the music into WMP with 'shuttle' on, and this song caught my attention. Now I feel guilty for not listening to it as soon as I finish downloading, that's month ago 0_o. I love his voice, although...
..sometimes he sounds Koreanish to me.. maybe because I'm used to him singing Korean. but still his Japanese is quite cool. This song is very energizing ^ ^

now..
into the wonderful worlddd..
DOWNLOAD!

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Hanazakari no Kimitachi e preview

I can't wait for HanaKimi xD .


sleeping shun *faints*

Some preview of the series here

this better be good! ;)

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I just realized the link was not working for yomigaeri ost.
I've fixed it :)

>here<

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プロポーズ大作戦 8 / Proposal Daisakusen8
[official site] [wiki] [d/l torrents] [direct d/l] [softsubs]

Nothing much happen in this episode. It's like Ken is doing nothing. But still I believe it's in a way essential for the story. This is mainly about putting a hole in someone's heart... the feeling like something is missing...
Spoiler....


It's not like Ken can think of extra wonderful plan for this mission especially when Rei decided to tell him that she has decided to date Tada Sensei. And more heartbroken he is when Rei told him that she once love him. This is really depressing, imagining ourselves overseeing the importance of existence of someone and when we start to realize it we're losing them and it's much more sad that all this while we've been ignoring their importance they were in fact having a feeling to us.. REGRET. yeps. the regret. Although Ken decided he can't do anything, refused to celebrate the New Years with friends... and in a corner of my heart I hope he can do something.. but I guess by doing nothing is actually a fine way. With that, on Rei's part, she'll feel a hole... Ken's missing and it's not fun without him. Heart is complicated. So eventhough she has started dating Tada, for Ken to be able to give this impact to Rei is actually important... she and Tada is just dating.... the 'there's something missing' feeling can somehow interfere with the development of Tada and Rei. Doing nothing can actually mean doing something....

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070409 Waratte Iitomo SP

Screencaps & comments. Waratte Iitomo is so much interesting :)

LOL. this is serious crack. Kanno Miho that's it. She's just so kawaii, hilarious I can't stop laughing. The boxing part especially...she's so indulged with it she has the very weirdest, hilarious'est', whatever'est' movement. She's so bubbly and hyperenergetic XD I love her. (btw, the screencap is nothing compared to the real thing, you should watch it to understand what I mean XD)

I was laughing non-stop. And lol... when her cloth started to reveal half of her breast, she's still into the game. Nakai seems worried at it and keep reminding her but she just grab her shirt up and continue with the game with the widest smile ever. She's sooo a little KID ROFL.


and then this match between YamaP & Junno. Before it started they talk about their relationship of senpai-kouhai. Junno being asked what he address Yamapi which he answered 'yamapi' XD, yamapi went all embarrassed (I think so).

Yamapi is someone who don't like to lose. That's his trait, his j-web has been highlighting this side of him. You can see from his face and all. And the 'I won't lose' and his serious fighting mode shows that. Yamapi was so serious the whole time...and I think he's the only one who seems like boxing! the others just swooshing the thing as they want.

At the end of the game, Nakai teased Junno who keep smiling and smiling throughout the game... (you can't separate Junno with his smile! :p that's his trademark). and the other host I believe, or maybe Nakai, between those two keep saying how kakkoi (cool) Yamapi is. He really was kakkoi in the game I tell you.

This is ♥
:D



but then...
call the fashion police!
D:

what are you wearing...? >.>
no only that, he fought girlishly..oh I'm dissapointed. still love him btw.

The Hanayome to Papa team wins in case you want to know.
(this show is an introduction special for new dramas lineup for fuji TV)

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蘇り / Yomigaeri - review & OST download

蘇り / Yomigaeri

Spoiler free.
This is one memorable Japanese movie to me. The concept of resurrection is not what I'm talking about. I was feeling down while watching this trying to comprehend the fact that I'm growing up and will become separated from the family, and this movie made me cried and reflect my real life. That's not a good thing I know. But maybe because of that it left me with quite an impression. The basic story is that..........a weird happening sees dead people to be resurrected and come back to life to their loved one. There are few characters involved here, that of the main characters and side characters. I was touched more by the side characters though especially the two brothers, and the lovers (artists).

The music is wonderful! Three songs sung by Shibasaki Kou, or RUI, the character she plays in the movie. Especially Tsuki no Shizuku. I've been loving that song for quite a long time, safe to say it's one of my fav song. Oboru, and Kaze no Hate are also nice. You should listen to these. I'm uploading it on MU, so gank it. (please don't request me to reupload to any other server :( sorry I can't. MU is the one work best for me.. and I don't have much bandwith to spare for mirrors and all)

OST & Movie's singles
Rui's Singles (3 songs)[.rar | MU]
Yomigaeri OST [.rar | MU ]
feel free to share the link anywhere :)

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Kurosagi - on wide screen

Yups, the drama series, Kurosagi's going to the big screen.
Yamapi (Yamashita Tomohisa), Horikita Maki & Ichikawa Yui will all reprise their roles. This is going to be Yamapi's 1st movie.

I hope it's going to be good.

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キッス~帰り道のラブソング~/Kiss~Kaerimichi no Love Song - lyrics

キッス~帰り道のラブソング~/Kiss~Kaerimichi no Love Song
Kanji & Romanized lyrics..

Japanese Lyrics 2人きりの公園　帰り道の指定席 いつもより　はしゃいでる　君を見つめ　聞いてみた 「もしも明日世界が　なくなったら　どうする?」 君は何も言わずに　僕の腕を　ギュウっとしたね ねえ　こっちを向いていて 唇が近すぎて　ドキドキ止まらない どんな君も　どんな時も　受け止めるから もしも心が傷ついて　涙こぼれる時は 世界中を敵にしても　君を守るよ I LOVE YOU　言葉はいらないよ 君が　最後のキッスいつまでも いつもの別れ道で 何も出来ない　わかってる ほっぺたふくらませて　手を離して「もう行くね」 ねえ　こっちを向いていて 唇に近づいて　ドキドキ止まらない こんな僕も　君がいれば　強くなれるよ 恋は不思議な魔法だね　何も怖くないから 世界中を敵にしても　離しはしない STAND BY ME　誰かじゃ駄目なんだ 君に　ずっと側にいて欲しい あぁ　無邪気な素顔のまま　君は言う 「ねえ　おばぁちゃんになっても　キスしてくれるの?」 ねえ　その時には　僕だって同じだよ 繋いだ手　離しはしないから どんな君も　どんな時も　受け止めるから もしも心が傷ついて　涙こぼれる時は 世界中を敵にしても　君を守るよ I LOVE YOU　言葉はいらないよ 君が　最後のキッスいつまでも

Romanization Futari kiri no kouen kaerimichi no shiteiseki itsumo yori hashai deru kimi o mitsume kiite mita ' moshimo ashita sekai ga nakunattara dou suru ?' kimi wa nani mo iwazuni boku no ude o gyuutto shita ne nee kocchi o muite ite kuchibiru ga chika sugite dokidoki tomara nai donna kimi mo donna toki mo uketomeru kara moshimo kokoro ga kizutsui te namida koboreru toki wa sekaijuu o teki ni shi te mo kimi o mamoru yo I LOVE YOU kotoba wa iranai yo kimi ga saigo no kissu itsumademo itsumo no wakaremichi de nani mo deki nai wakatteru hoppeta fukuramase te te o hanashi te ' mou iku ne ' nee kocchi o muite i te kuchibiru ni chikazui te tokidoki tomara nai konna boku mo kimi ga ireba tsuyoku nareru yo koi wa fushigi na mahou da ne nani mo kowaku nai kara sekaijuu o teki ni shite mo hanashi wa shi nai STAND BY ME dare ka ja dame nan da kimi ni zutto soba ni ite hoshii a? mujaki na sugao no mama kimi wa iu ' nee oba chan ni nattemo kisu shite kureru no ?' nee sono toki ni wa boku datte onaji da yo tsunai da te hanashi ha shi nai kara donna kimi mo donna toki mo uketomeru kara moshimo kokoro ga kizutsui te namida koboreru toki wa sekaijuu o teki ni shite mo kimi o mamoru yo I LOVE YOU kotoba wa ira nai yo kimi ga saigo no kissu itsu made mo

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キッス~帰り道のラブソング~/Kiss~Kaerimichi no Love Song - TegoMass

I never listen to Tegomassu, in fact I'm not familiar with them as duet, the only time I heard or known of them is when they debuted as duet.. but that's it.

But just now, I'm watching the video Kiss~Kaerimichi no Love Song with sub...
I stumbled upon that video and streamed it..


DL link: {MU} , {SS} (credit: here )
lyrics : here

and I find myself really liking it.
the song is decent..
their voice is nice.. well I always think both of them are the few people with the best voice in News as a matter of fact.

but..
what caught me, actually, is the lyrics.
I find it simple and beautiful..

just two extract.
translation: lunargen

1.
whoever you are, at whatever time, I'll accept you,
when your heart is hurting, and at times you are crying,
even if the world is against you, I'll protect you.

2.
ah, with an innocent honesty, you said,
'ne, when I become an old lady, will you still kiss me?'
ne, when that times come, I'll still be the same,
because I'll never let go of this hand I hold in mine

however stupid this might sound.. but the lyrics really got into me. especially the 'old lady' part. For a split second my heart stop beating... touched.

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プロポーズ大作戦 7/ Proposal Daisakusen 7

プロポーズ大作戦 7 / Proposal Daisakusen7
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ProDai in general.
Why is it becoming better and better? I started without much expectation. And to date I can say that despite the what you say cheesy basic plot (time split.... good entertainment though :p) it managed to be something spectacular. Not just depending on time split but the plot development, and kudos to its 'unpredictableness'. Predictable or unpredictable of course is a matter of individual, once you predict it becomes predictable. However, the unpredictable here derived not wholly on that aspect but on how the episodes is well directed it try not to resort to easy problem-solving... which would take all the fun away. And that's proposal daisakusen. The 'past me' (pun intended) never thought I'll be growing to love this series a lot. It has those quality and magic Nobuta wo Produce has, I'm saying this is not because of Yamapi whatsoever, but the story and plot development itself. And how the message is brought up creatively, although in this aspect, it can't surpass Nobuta wo Produce IMHO that's it.

Ep 7
Now I'm going straight to the point :p There's a little surprise at the end of the ep. And for those who has seen the preview at the end of ep 6, yeps (highlight to read) he does say he's going to graduate from this time-slip thingy'. That makes me go 'nooooo' but then I know that's just a statement. It won't happen. Especially after what Mikio said to him.

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