Jdorama Extravaganza!

GreatNekoKoneko · December 2nd, 2006, 10:00 AM

...so, what are you watching/re-watching right now?

Nodame Cantabile and a lil bit of old stuff i.e. Tokyo Love Story.

ryushe · December 2nd, 2006, 10:27 AM

First I have to say great thread. I've actually been watching more Jdrama's than anime at the moment.

I'm watching a few tittles right know, (More sentai's than conventional dramas) Kamen Rider 555, bishojo senshi sailor moon live action and Stand up!!!. I just finished dling "Nobuta wo Produce" and Orange Days.

I'm also currently re-watching GTO live action. Best. JDrama. Ever.

Kamen Rider 555 is already my second favorite Jdrama next to GTO. I was very surprised and pleased with the series so far, and with 5 episodes and a movie left, The ending is anyone's guess.

GreatNekoKoneko · December 2nd, 2006, 11:58 AM

...GTO? best drama ever? oh well. to each his own. the manga was good. that's all.

as for jdorama, i just finished Strawberry on the Shortcake and Nobuta wo Produce, super sad and super fun repspectively.

i suddenly have a huge man crush on kimura takuya, after he appeared in GOOD LUCK! and Beautiful Life. i was like, "whoa, i was a chick, i'd totally be crushin on him." yeah. jdoramas make me say that.

Jun_Inohara · December 2nd, 2006, 12:06 PM

Gave up on Nodame. Even the goof in me thinks it's just not entertaining enough. Only drama I'm watching this season is "Dr. Koto". I caught the original series in re-run a couple of years back and was THRILLED when I discovered the second series would be running. Been enjoying it thoroughly, although they need to get back to Ayaka and NOW.

Lunay · December 2nd, 2006, 04:57 PM

I agree with Jun about Nodame being not entertaining enough for regular viewers. Even as a huge fan of the manga, its somewhat uninteresting and the comedy to be a bit cheesy; Strezmen's accent and his wig, and Masumi-chan, who can be funny at times but still.. Regarless, I would like to continue to watch this series just for its music and Juri Ueno, who I think does a great job as Nodame (Nodame's "Gyabo~!" is just priceless). Nodame Catabile anime is more fit and should be a lot better.

I am currently watching an oldie which was recommended by lots of people: Tokyo Love Story. Im up to episode 9 and I am totally feeling remorse for Rika. This series was totally unpredictable and kept me entertained the whole time.

If anybody can recommend me something from this season or something newer, I would truly appreciate it. Something unpredictable, fresh, tragic, etc. Anything with Kimura Takuya maybe? Thanks.

fujyoshi · December 2nd, 2006, 05:11 PM

I'm watching Akihabara@DEEP and Dr. koto.

Suiko Eiji · December 2nd, 2006, 06:21 PM

I've recently started watching Akihabara@DEEP and I'm not quite sure what to think about it. To me, it's entertaining bordering on retarded. A friend burned episodes 1-7 for me and I just finished 4 this afternoon, I'll probably finish up through 7 to see if it gets better.

I'm also considering picking up Aibou Season 5, because it seems a lot like Law and Order, but since I've canceled dedicated Internet service to my desktop, I can only download series when I can leave my laptop at home for a day or two at a time. Once school is finished, I'll probably start it. In January, I'll probably look into what 2007's Taiga Drama is and might download it.

For the moment, it's pretty much limited to Akihabara@DEEP, though...

Mika-chan · December 2nd, 2006, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lunay

I agree with Jun about Nodame being not entertaining enough for regular viewers. Even as a huge fan of the manga, its somewhat uninteresting and the comedy to be a bit cheesy; Strezmen's accent and his wig, and Masumi-chan, who can be funny at times but still.. Regarless, I would like to continue to watch this series just for its music and Juri Ueno, who I think does a great job as Nodame (Nodame's "Gyabo~!" is just priceless). Nodame Catabile anime is more fit and should be a lot better.

I third this. I love the manga but when I but I can`t get into the drama. I watch it though but that`s mostly because I like TV noise and I love the music.

I haven`t been watching anything much this season. I`ve been getting into Korean dramas lately like Soulmate and Palace. Hana Yori Dango 2 is supposed to come out in January, so I`ll probably re-watch HYD1 this month.

madpierrot · December 3rd, 2006, 01:34 AM

Juyon-sai no Haha and Anna-san no Omame, both are great TV and the first two jdrama's I've actually watched, but I'm enjoying both.

GreatNekoKoneko · December 3rd, 2006, 06:18 PM

... oh my god. Jigouko Shoujo dorama. its mad cheesy. BUT i love it. its just like the anime. Ai looks plain creepy.

i wonder why i couldn't stand akiba@DEEp. oh well.

CapnTylor · December 3rd, 2006, 06:26 PM

dOrama = necessary?

Have all the GTO tv and movie (and anime) bootleg DVDs but...I lost them...really want to watch them.

regus 5000 · December 3rd, 2006, 06:47 PM

akihabara@deep at the moment. im surprised so many people dont like it. i find it hilarious.
im also in between densha otoko but i havent watched in a while so im not sure what episode i left off on.

GreatNekoKoneko · December 3rd, 2006, 06:51 PM

...i really can't follow akiba@deep. maybe its because im a huge densha otoko fan that i find DO much better than A@D.

also, i've seen maid in akiba. SO BAD. oh god. it so bad. but i can't stop looking.

chii-chan · December 3rd, 2006, 09:36 PM

Mostly watching nodame, started it a bit late and have only seen 2 episodes so far, but its cute I like it ^^

I’d like to see that shoujo teppan akane too but I haven’t seen subs for it yet and I heard it wasn’t as good as I thought ( had a actress I like in it)

Right now I think I’m going to start lunch queen( a older one), and finish stand up when I find more episodes ( I absolutely love stand up >#<;; )
and maybe rewatch nobuta wo produce when I can ( looks at avatar)

Jun_Inohara · December 3rd, 2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chii-chan

and finish stand up when I find more episodes ( I absolutely love stand up >#<;; )
and maybe rewatch nobuta wo produce when I can ( looks at avatar)

Stand Up absolutely shocked me because I really, really liked it. Despite the fact I like cast, it never looked/sounded like a series that I'd like, but was amazed when I did.

I was thrilled this last Saturday because I caught the last two episodes of Nobuta in re-run on TV before I went out. Hadn't seen them since I watched it during the fall season last year (and unabashedly adored it).

December 2nd, 2006, 10:00 AM	#1
GreatNekoKoneko The Coolest Fat Cat returns Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,654	Jdorama Extravaganza! ...so, what are you watching/re-watching right now? Nodame Cantabile and a lil bit of old stuff i.e. Tokyo Love Story. __________________ ...avatar courtesy of Levon... If you're on Rizon, stop by and lurk at #ANationDivided see you there. The Wink Face Equals Truth

December 2nd, 2006, 10:27 AM	#2
ryushe The Answer... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 11,325	First I have to say great thread. I've actually been watching more Jdrama's than anime at the moment. I'm watching a few tittles right know, (More sentai's than conventional dramas) Kamen Rider 555, bishojo senshi sailor moon live action and Stand up!!!. I just finished dling "Nobuta wo Produce" and Orange Days. I'm also currently re-watching GTO live action. Best. JDrama. Ever. Kamen Rider 555 is already my second favorite Jdrama next to GTO. I was very surprised and pleased with the series so far, and with 5 episodes and a movie left, The ending is anyone's guess. __________________ My Art Thread/deviantART/Playfire

December 2nd, 2006, 11:58 AM	#3
GreatNekoKoneko The Coolest Fat Cat returns Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,654	...GTO? best drama ever? oh well. to each his own. the manga was good. that's all. as for jdorama, i just finished Strawberry on the Shortcake and Nobuta wo Produce, super sad and super fun repspectively. i suddenly have a huge man crush on kimura takuya, after he appeared in GOOD LUCK! and Beautiful Life. i was like, "whoa, i was a chick, i'd totally be crushin on him." yeah. jdoramas make me say that. __________________ ...avatar courtesy of Levon... If you're on Rizon, stop by and lurk at #ANationDivided see you there. The Wink Face Equals Truth

December 2nd, 2006, 12:06 PM	#4
Jun_Inohara A regular at Mon Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shiga, Japan (~8/09) Posts: 300	Gave up on Nodame. Even the goof in me thinks it's just not entertaining enough. Only drama I'm watching this season is "Dr. Koto". I caught the original series in re-run a couple of years back and was THRILLED when I discovered the second series would be running. Been enjoying it thoroughly, although they need to get back to Ayaka and NOW. __________________ "Ningen ni nattara omae wo sagashite mitsukedashite...yoso mishitetara kocchi wo mukasete...mata sugu ore no koto suki ni saseru!" -Assam to Taiko, ch. 140 Koucha Ouji My Livejournal ~今を生きろ~

December 2nd, 2006, 04:57 PM	#5
Lunay Sister (Arakawa Under the Bridge) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: CA Posts: 1,177 Blog Entries: 2	I agree with Jun about Nodame being not entertaining enough for regular viewers. Even as a huge fan of the manga, its somewhat uninteresting and the comedy to be a bit cheesy; Strezmen's accent and his wig, and Masumi-chan, who can be funny at times but still.. Regarless, I would like to continue to watch this series just for its music and Juri Ueno, who I think does a great job as Nodame (Nodame's "Gyabo~!" is just priceless). Nodame Catabile anime is more fit and should be a lot better. I am currently watching an oldie which was recommended by lots of people: Tokyo Love Story. Im up to episode 9 and I am totally feeling remorse for Rika. This series was totally unpredictable and kept me entertained the whole time. If anybody can recommend me something from this season or something newer, I would truly appreciate it. Something unpredictable, fresh, tragic, etc. Anything with Kimura Takuya maybe? Thanks. Last edited by Lunay; December 2nd, 2006 at 05:00 PM.

December 2nd, 2006, 05:11 PM	#6
fujyoshi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 11,205 Blog Entries: 4	I'm watching Akihabara@DEEP and Dr. koto.

December 2nd, 2006, 06:21 PM	#7
Suiko Eiji I'm very honeybadger on the matter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta市 GA州 USA/米国 Posts: 3,444	I've recently started watching Akihabara@DEEP and I'm not quite sure what to think about it. To me, it's entertaining bordering on retarded. A friend burned episodes 1-7 for me and I just finished 4 this afternoon, I'll probably finish up through 7 to see if it gets better. I'm also considering picking up Aibou Season 5, because it seems a lot like Law and Order, but since I've canceled dedicated Internet service to my desktop, I can only download series when I can leave my laptop at home for a day or two at a time. Once school is finished, I'll probably start it. In January, I'll probably look into what 2007's Taiga Drama is and might download it. For the moment, it's pretty much limited to Akihabara@DEEP, though... __________________ Now if you'll excuse me, I need to evict some juvenile delinquents from my yard. MyAnimeList KT Kore: [TA12] called Suiko Eiji a jackass [...] Suiko Eiji: In TA12's defense, I am a jackass. KT Kore: You're an awesome jackass though.

December 3rd, 2006, 01:34 AM	#9
madpierrot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 36	Juyon-sai no Haha and Anna-san no Omame, both are great TV and the first two jdrama's I've actually watched, but I'm enjoying both.

December 3rd, 2006, 06:18 PM	#10
GreatNekoKoneko The Coolest Fat Cat returns Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,654	... oh my god. Jigouko Shoujo dorama. its mad cheesy. BUT i love it. its just like the anime. Ai looks plain creepy. i wonder why i couldn't stand akiba@DEEp. oh well. __________________ ...avatar courtesy of Levon... If you're on Rizon, stop by and lurk at #ANationDivided see you there. The Wink Face Equals Truth

December 3rd, 2006, 06:26 PM	#11
CapnTylor herp derp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: 超時空要塞Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 450	dOrama = necessary? Have all the GTO tv and movie (and anime) bootleg DVDs but...I lost them...really want to watch them. __________________ support piracy

December 3rd, 2006, 06:47 PM	#12
regus 5000 where is sora...? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: yo mama's house Posts: 596	akihabara@deep at the moment. im surprised so many people dont like it. i find it hilarious. im also in between densha otoko but i havent watched in a while so im not sure what episode i left off on. __________________ the token black guy

December 3rd, 2006, 06:51 PM	#13
GreatNekoKoneko The Coolest Fat Cat returns Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,654	...i really can't follow akiba@deep. maybe its because im a huge densha otoko fan that i find DO much better than A@D. also, i've seen maid in akiba. SO BAD. oh god. it so bad. but i can't stop looking. __________________ ...avatar courtesy of Levon... If you're on Rizon, stop by and lurk at #ANationDivided see you there. The Wink Face Equals Truth

December 3rd, 2006, 09:36 PM	#14
chii-chan kon kon Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: USA ,MN~ cuddling my hon Posts: 219	Mostly watching nodame, started it a bit late and have only seen 2 episodes so far, but its cute I like it ^^ I’d like to see that shoujo teppan akane too but I haven’t seen subs for it yet and I heard it wasn’t as good as I thought ( had a actress I like in it) Right now I think I’m going to start lunch queen( a older one), and finish stand up when I find more episodes ( I absolutely love stand up >#<;; ) and maybe rewatch nobuta wo produce when I can ( looks at avatar) __________________ current anime fav: ranma1/2- shoujo kakumei utena-chobits-naruto-full metal alchemist-fruits basket-loveless-death note current drama fav: nobuta wo produce- kurosagi- hana yori dango-standup-densha otoko- avatar: akira from nobuta wo produce ~neo= watashi no taisetsu na hito ~<3 aishiteru yo~