So what about them summer dramas eh?
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sisterjuneSo friends and fangirls, the summer season is upon us! and So with that here's what I will be considering for the summer season and also how I'm faring with the dramas from last spring so far.
So for spring, I dropped Hokaben and completed Zettai Kareshi and Last friends so far.
Last friends: I think the less I say the better. I dont want this to become a big angry ranting post. I think most of us who stuck with the drama till the end felt some level of disappointment and I know a few people who felt betrayed even by the ending. For me it was really like a slap in the face. and that's all say about LF now or ever again. I will say though Juri and Eita were amazing in this from start to finish and it was almost worth suffering through this drama to see them in it. Almost.
Zettai Kareshi: It started out with so much promise. It had a really strong start and I was so sure it would be enjoyable from beginning to end and wrap up itself nicely. Later in the season it started losing it's spark and I was beginning to worry for how it would end...and sure enough the ending was immensely disappointing. It did follow the drama's ending to an extent. but honestly I just found the whole thing a big waste in the end. I do know people who were moved by the end and didnt see it as bad so much as a bit shocking. I just saw it as a letdown and fairly predictable since as Maya Miki's chara said, you cant have a relationship with a ROBOT. I also still feel sad that nerdy scientist and hot bartending lady didnt hook up ;_;
So far I'm still watching Osen and Rookies. I just recently dled eps 6-7 for Rookies and 5-6 for Osen.
Osen: So far I am very much enjoying Osen and I dont really have many complaints about it at all. I just really love the character interactions and everyone is defined and distinct despite being support charas in uniform who could easily blend into the background and become nobodies but I distinctly remember every character and even the parts of their personality. I really love that one waitress who looks gaijin. she's kind of hotheaded which i find really cute. I hope she hooks with osamu's character before the end. Uchi is seriously A+++ in this drama. I dont care what anyone says IMO he's a way better actor than ryo was, is or ever will be. I love how Uchi's character becomes like a friend for Sen, it's clear that everyone kind of idol worhips her in a way except for Uchi's chara who sees her as a normal girl. It's very cute.
As for Rookies I'm having fun watching it. It's a very melodramatic drama but I appreciate it's heart. and also it's many scenes of Ichihara Hayato looking DEAD SEXY. I also find it hilarious that big bad Shinjo (shirota yuu's character) cries as often and randomly as a hormonal pregnant woman.
As for summer dramas I have my eye on. I'm going to definitly watch Maou and Yasuko to Kenji. I also really have my heart set on seeing Monster Parent but it not be subbed which sometimes isnt a big deal but with this kind of serious drama knowing everything that's going on is important. Also dramas I'm considering watching are: Cat Street (apparently from the lady who wrote HYD) Shibatora (koike teppei the chibi cop <3) Koizora (I HATED the movie but eh maybe the drama will be better?)
I actually watched episode 1 of Code blue cause it was already subbed and I have a morbid curiosity. I totally watched it just to make fun of it XD. Me and my friends had a field day making grey's anatomy referances and picking out funny nicknames for all the characters. Yamapi's known as McOshiri sensei XD. I might repost that convo if I decide to keep up with code blue. Which I probably wont, it was just very dull to me. It doesnt help that as a rule I dislike medical dramas. and I dislike yamapi even more. Somehow the combination hardly screams WINNAR to me.
Before I wrap up this post I would like take a moment to flail about my most recent Jdrama obsession. TIGER AND DRAGON!!!!! My god words cannot describe how much i adore this drama and I've decided rather than making this post any more obscenely long I'd rather just give it it's own post. BECAUSE YES IT IS THAT AWESOME. It also will give me a chance to flail about the newfound fascination i have with rakugo thanks to this show. as if I need more obscure geeky obsessions -_-*
Speaking of newfound obsessions. whoever told me capsule was a fucking awesome band deserves a pat on the back now because THEY ARE AN FUCKING AWESOME BAND er duo I dunno wtf they are but it's awesome. I love bizzaro retro/mod thing they have going. the songs delightfully surreal too. I'll be making another post for that as well. SO MANY GREAT SONGS EEE <3
So for spring, I dropped Hokaben and completed Zettai Kareshi and Last friends so far.
Last friends: I think the less I say the better. I dont want this to become a big angry ranting post. I think most of us who stuck with the drama till the end felt some level of disappointment and I know a few people who felt betrayed even by the ending. For me it was really like a slap in the face. and that's all say about LF now or ever again. I will say though Juri and Eita were amazing in this from start to finish and it was almost worth suffering through this drama to see them in it. Almost.
Zettai Kareshi: It started out with so much promise. It had a really strong start and I was so sure it would be enjoyable from beginning to end and wrap up itself nicely. Later in the season it started losing it's spark and I was beginning to worry for how it would end...and sure enough the ending was immensely disappointing. It did follow the drama's ending to an extent. but honestly I just found the whole thing a big waste in the end. I do know people who were moved by the end and didnt see it as bad so much as a bit shocking. I just saw it as a letdown and fairly predictable since as Maya Miki's chara said, you cant have a relationship with a ROBOT. I also still feel sad that nerdy scientist and hot bartending lady didnt hook up ;_;
So far I'm still watching Osen and Rookies. I just recently dled eps 6-7 for Rookies and 5-6 for Osen.
Osen: So far I am very much enjoying Osen and I dont really have many complaints about it at all. I just really love the character interactions and everyone is defined and distinct despite being support charas in uniform who could easily blend into the background and become nobodies but I distinctly remember every character and even the parts of their personality. I really love that one waitress who looks gaijin. she's kind of hotheaded which i find really cute. I hope she hooks with osamu's character before the end. Uchi is seriously A+++ in this drama. I dont care what anyone says IMO he's a way better actor than ryo was, is or ever will be. I love how Uchi's character becomes like a friend for Sen, it's clear that everyone kind of idol worhips her in a way except for Uchi's chara who sees her as a normal girl. It's very cute.
As for Rookies I'm having fun watching it. It's a very melodramatic drama but I appreciate it's heart. and also it's many scenes of Ichihara Hayato looking DEAD SEXY. I also find it hilarious that big bad Shinjo (shirota yuu's character) cries as often and randomly as a hormonal pregnant woman.
As for summer dramas I have my eye on. I'm going to definitly watch Maou and Yasuko to Kenji. I also really have my heart set on seeing Monster Parent but it not be subbed which sometimes isnt a big deal but with this kind of serious drama knowing everything that's going on is important. Also dramas I'm considering watching are: Cat Street (apparently from the lady who wrote HYD) Shibatora (koike teppei the chibi cop <3) Koizora (I HATED the movie but eh maybe the drama will be better?)
I actually watched episode 1 of Code blue cause it was already subbed and I have a morbid curiosity. I totally watched it just to make fun of it XD. Me and my friends had a field day making grey's anatomy referances and picking out funny nicknames for all the characters. Yamapi's known as McOshiri sensei XD. I might repost that convo if I decide to keep up with code blue. Which I probably wont, it was just very dull to me. It doesnt help that as a rule I dislike medical dramas. and I dislike yamapi even more. Somehow the combination hardly screams WINNAR to me.
Before I wrap up this post I would like take a moment to flail about my most recent Jdrama obsession. TIGER AND DRAGON!!!!! My god words cannot describe how much i adore this drama and I've decided rather than making this post any more obscenely long I'd rather just give it it's own post. BECAUSE YES IT IS THAT AWESOME. It also will give me a chance to flail about the newfound fascination i have with rakugo thanks to this show. as if I need more obscure geeky obsessions -_-*
Speaking of newfound obsessions. whoever told me capsule was a fucking awesome band deserves a pat on the back now because THEY ARE AN FUCKING AWESOME BAND er duo I dunno wtf they are but it's awesome. I love bizzaro retro/mod thing they have going. the songs delightfully surreal too. I'll be making another post for that as well. SO MANY GREAT SONGS EEE <3
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Date: 2008-07-10 05:18 pm (UTC)Tomorrow actually sounds interesting but I'm not a medical drama fan so i might wait to check that one out until i hear good stuff about it.
I alot people say that to me when I say i prefer Uchi or dont care much for ryo's acting. I like ry alot and I'm happy for him getting drama roles but I will say this now and again no matter what anyone says to the contrary I just am not impressed with ryo as an actor. he just has zero charisma on screen IMHO. I dont feel compelled to watch him nor is he every commanding. he was commanding in LF but i felt that was only because the whole drama centered on his DV character. Uchi for me radiates charisma and life when he's on screen and ryo does not. I've never really been able to see a character in a drama ryo played and think that's SO AND SO i always just see Ryo. If that's the case I'd rather watch ryo be goofy with K8 then be all serious and cool in dramas cause it's just boring like that. He wasnt boring in LF but i felt like his character lacked depth. it's not entirely his fault though by a long shot. but the fact remains he could have done better. I know everyone was freaking out about how good he was but I honestly just thought he was OK. as in he did good but nothing that was worth flailing about. but I"ll admit I have high standards sometimes.