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I'm also enjoying Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi. While maybe not the funniest in my opinion, it is quite good.

I couldn't get past the first episode of HanaKimi. The fact that everyone is oblivious to her being a girl, combined with the manga-style influences made it tough for me to watch.

Too bad about Honey and Clover. I enjoyed the anime.
 
Linkzg said:
I think there is something up with him, i sure it will be revealed later on. And even tho Hotta looks like a fish, she kicks ass at Kendo.
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Hotta is cute in a weird way. One pound gospel is good in it's own way, a nice jdrama to relax to.
 
Rahk said:
I'm also enjoying Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi. While maybe not the funniest in my opinion, it is quite good.

I couldn't get past the first episode of HanaKimi. The fact that everyone is oblivious to her being a girl, combined with the manga-style influences made it tough for me to watch.

Too bad about Honey and Clover. I enjoyed the anime.
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HanaKimi is really quite funny...... I don't see why manga influences would make it hard to watch as they have been obvious in most of my favouate dramas recently. :-/ Does this mean you haven't watched Nodame? :o
 
Since I've watched Hana Yori Dango 2 I haven't really grown onto a series... :/

I tried Proposal Daisakusen but that didn't end that well.... First Kiss was meh too... Couldn't get into HamaKimi as much as I'd like either :(

Maybe I'll rewatch Gokusen... !
 
Ronok said:
HanaKimi is really quite funny...... I don't see why manga influences would make it hard to watch as they have been obvious in most of my favouate dramas recently. :-/ Does this mean you haven't watched Nodame? :o
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I don't really remember finding the first episode that funny, although it was a while ago since I watched it so I might be mistaken. Maybe it's also due to the setting and story. I think I'm a bit burnt out on High School comedy dramas.

I have watched Nodame and enjoyed it, but I think the story and characters helped to keep me interested. I just prefer dramas without over the top, slapstick comedy, such as Kekkon Dekinai Otoko and Tiger and Dragon.
 
vas_a_morir said:
Wow, this looks as melodramatic and cheesey as the show was. I'm there.
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Saaaame. And it'll probably still make me squeal like a little school girl. :lol But I'm just a dork like that.
 
I need to bookmark this thread... I don't use torrent anymore but it seems now there are many sites that have flv video streams of these shows with subs :D

Time to get back my Hana Yori Dango lovefest!
 
Holy crap there making a movie for HYD?? Trailer was afw :lol

Well since I'm here might aswell ask. I'm in the mood for some J doramas. I watched HYD 2 (loved it), then Tokyo Friends (was meh) and a bit of First Kiss.

Anyone got any good recomendations?
 
I want to like the live action HYD, I really do.

But I can't get over my compulsion to bitch-slap MatsuJun :(
 
Dibbz said:
Holy crap there making a movie for HYD?? Trailer was afw :lol

Well since I'm here might aswell ask. I'm in the mood for some J doramas. I watched HYD 2 (loved it), then Tokyo Friends (was meh) and a bit of First Kiss.

Anyone got any good recomendations?
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I liked Taiyou no Uta.

Figured I'd suggest that as I don't remember it being talked about. lol
 
What exactly are J-Dramas? Are they like American Soap Opera shows?

And GTO?

They have a show based on the anime? I loved the anime.
 
Is Bambino worth watching? I watched the first episode but didn't like it very much. I've been skipping through various dramas trying to find something that pulls me in.
 
Smiles and Cries said:
I always find it hard for first eps to do get me into the story... this is not super quality acting here its all campy
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Yeah, I know. I've watched quite a few j-dramas before but all of Bambino's characters annoyed me. I guess they will all probably become less grating in the later episodes when everyone presumably kisses and makes up but I'm not sure I could last to that point.
 
Rugasuki said:
Is Bambino worth watching? I watched the first episode but didn't like it very much. I've been skipping through various dramas trying to find something that pulls me in.
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Bambino is a really tedious series. It is the same formula every episode and it can get boring, but I think it is somewhat entertaining. The characters for the most part are enjoyable to watch even if the scenarios arent, like the head waiter is hilarious.

Basically every episode is: Ban gets cocky and thinks he can do something > Ban realizes he sucks at doing it > Ban learns how to properly do it and overcomes problem > New Problem arises, but dont worry, Ban think he can do it no problem!

bjork said:
He could have them all if he wanted, male or female.
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He couldent even eat an apple correctly until Domyouji was like "stop being a bitch and snap that apple".
 
HanaKimi is boring me now can't seem to get pass the 5th ep

too many dudes... I need a J-drama with lots of cute women to balance things off


is everyone gay in HanaKimi?
 
Smiles and Cries said:
HanaKimi is boring me now can't seem to get pass the 5th ep

too many dudes... I need a J-drama with lots of cute women to balance things off


is everyone gay in HanaKimi?
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There are only two gay people in HanaKimi, well I think both are Bi...well I actually think everyone is bi or something.
 
Smiles and Cries said:
Hana Yori Dango season 1

Hana Yori Dango season 2
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Yes and yes. Hana Yori Dango rocks. I'm such a sissy for loving it, but oh well.
 
Hana Yori Dango does rock

I'm happy it has just enough girls in it, eh did I say this right damn you HanaKimi!


Linkzg said:
There are only two gay people in HanaKimi, well I think both are Bi...well I actually think everyone is bi or something.
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that must be it :D
 
Hana Yori Dango is why more entertaining then it should be. But I am stuck on season two. Just can't push myself to finish it.

Anyone else watched Tantei Gakuen Q ? I love detective shows but it does come across as a bit messed up.
 
tantei gakuen Q is based on a manga/anime actually. I haven't checked it out, but I did see ads for it on TV when it first hit.

I have to find a torrent some time...
 
thetrin said:
tantei gakuen Q is based on a manga/anime actually. I haven't checked it out, but I did see ads for it on TV when it first hit.

I have to find a torrent some time...
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just looked it up wow this crunchyroll site is good seems to have many things
 
One good series that just finished is Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi. I havent finished it yet myself, the past 7 episode (of 10) I saw were awesome.

also, Nodame Cantabile is really good. My favorite 3 jdrama are Hana Yori Dango, Nodame, and GTO.
 
Linkzg said:
He couldent even eat an apple correctly until Domyouji was like "stop being a bitch and snap that apple".
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That was domyouji's fault. Rui totally should've stolen Makino away.
 
bjork said:
That was domyouji's fault. Rui totally should've stolen Makino away.
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Makino would have been swooned with his violin playing for a second, then she would have seen him gratting an apple to eat with a spoon and been like "im am out of here, you are weird and make me wear a Shizuka mask anyway because she dumped you also, lol". Domyouji would kill himself before eating an apple that way.
 
Hrm, they're actually doing a J-drama based on the Korean movie My Sassy Girl...I like Rena Tanaka, but I can't stand seeing Tsuyoshi Kusanagi (SMAP) although he probably fits the role perfectly. That's really my dilemma with J-dramas though, I just want to see the cute girls, no guys please! :lol
 
Troidal said:
Hrm, they're actually doing a J-drama based on the Korean movie My Sassy Girl...I like Rena Tanaka, but I can't stand seeing Tsuyoshi Kusanagi (SMAP) although he probably fits the role perfectly. That's really my dilemma with J-dramas though, I just want to see the cute girls, no guys please! :lol
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Ahh, I had a feeling that was related to my sassy girl. I don't really like Kusanagi, as an actor. That "Around 40" drama looks like it could be good. Milf city.
 
Hitokage said:
Just a tip, don't watch Gokusen 2 immediately after Gokusen.

You'll burn out. :(
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I was actually planning on doing that. Gokusen or Kimi Wa Petto were going to be the next show I watched (Matsumoto Jun being in both is total coincidence).

and Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi is such an awesome series, I really cant express that enough. The story in general is just so crazy and awesome. I have two more episodes to watch, but everything upto this point has been great.
 
Linkzg: The setup for season 2 is painfully contrived but characters continue to make it worthwhile. That being said, it's still pretty much the same story and uses the same cues over and over. I really hope they change things up for season 3, but at least they still have Sawatari (why have I not seen GIFs of this guy??).
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Kind of like watching all of Slayers in one sitting.
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78 eps in one sitting? You'd burn out for entirely different reasons. :P
 
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