Recap of Autumn Dramas 2014 and mini list of Winter Dramas 2015
I know I fail so much, because I never got to post my Autumn Drama draft and we're already in Winter season.
I had a mid season draft for autumn dramas, so let's revisit the outcome.
No screencaps, sorry.
Disclaimer: this txt file was written in October 20, I'll bold my final comments about such picks.
Of course I'm liking Nube and Gomen ne seishun. I don't have time to gush about them but I'm happy.
Let's not talk much about the trainwreck the last Kanjani single [I was talking about CloveR in it's leprechaun glory] is but the album is certainly promising (a RIP SLYME member and Nagase Tomoya writing songs for them? I'm so there!)
I was planning to not buy more Eito stuff but maybe the Nube single will be my last.
All the haters can say whatever they want about the catchyness and easy way out of Gamushara but it's a positive encouraging song perfect for Maru and despite Ryo creeping in the students, filming half the PV in ONE take gives it extra points.
I only hope they won't ruin being fabulous the next single. AND THEN SUBARU RELEASED THE MISONO UNIVERSE SINGLE AS A SOLO DEBUT, FML.
As it's gonna be NEWS & KAT-TUN season, I hope they let our wallets rest a bit after it.
1. What I like of Nube is that it respects the fantasy element and it doesn't look that cheap (yes, probably special emphasis in THAT CHEAP. Remember, I like tokusatsu, so for the regular viewer, it's totally camp).
And certainly only Maru could do that (sorry, Yamapi, you would NEVER >D).
I'm happy Nube's first episode got higher ranking than Gomen ne Seishun, it'll boost Maru's popularity (there are goods! Oni hands!)
As I never read the Nube manga nor seen the anime I can't be offended so I liked it. XD
Sadly, the subs are half way through so I haven't finished it and personally I'm a chickenshit to watch it at night cos the yokai are gross. At least to me. XD;;
2.On the other hand Gomen ne seishun is great. Amazing. The lower than expected ranking it's because he's against Okada Jesus in the timeslot and errybody (over there) likes Gunshi Kanbee. Also seems that Tetsuwan Dash was in that time slot so it was practically impossible to beat the ratings.
What makes it fabulous:
- Because you'll get it if you ever had a friend taking over the one you like.
- I love the nostalgia thing
- The soundtrack is amazing [YES IT IS]
- It's great seeing Matsushima Hikari being SO BADASS. She literally kicked ass in her first scene. Along the series she shined but the best part is that she brought out Ryo's potential and make him shine too. The best pair ever.
- Finally after years, somebody's using Ryo's acting potential, Kudokan, thanks.
- The plotting is amazing. I'm surprised every minute.
- I love Madonna-sensei!!
- I think Shigeoka Daiki is quite decent in his role. Karakuri ningyo 4EVA!!
- I LOVE MISHIMARU-KUN!!!
After Kumamon is the cutest mascot in the history of ever and the best part is that both of them are MUTE, not like that Funya-whatever pear abomination.
- They talk about GID/homosexuality in decent terms for Japanese standards. Extra points for Kudokan for that.
- Having Matsushima Hikari interacting with Ryo during promotion was epic. He was so nervous at the begin of the season but in the end he was able to get closer (for his standards) to the cast.
[Spoiler (click to open)]I still would've liked to see them kissing. Where's the fanfic?!?!?!
3. If you want to see me screaming (outloud, IRL) at my desk, is with Kyou wa kaisha yasumimasu. Yes, probably a mary sue but being a lame OL without romantic prospects it sings to my cheesy heart. I want an officce full of ikemen too, please.
And Junno is so damn obnoxious and so good looking in his suit I wanna climb him. There, I said it.
Sadly, it's another drama with only half season subbed and seems that by the end the drama flopped a bit and people blamed it on Fukushi Sota and Ayase's role.
4. I do like Kamen Rider Drive too. At least I like it more than the Fruity Riders. I'm not against the car thing and even when there are bits of W (detectives and loss of the partner), Den-O (the cars' sounds) and Kabuto (the enemies remind me of Worms), it's interesting, let's see how it unfolds. Fail on my part, didn't have time to keep watching, so this are my impressions of first episode only.
5. Massan is lovely. Heiwa fansubs have picked it up, so I hope you'll give it a chance. (Yes, you should!)
It's quite refreshing in a japanese drama having a male character so in love with his wife and being demonstrative. And Charlotte Fox is doing a great job too. Did you see them at Kouhaku? Their chemistry even for promos are amazing!!
- Sorry but I'm watching First Class 2 after december 6th. I'm kinda interested in N no Tame Ni and Subete ga F ni Naru but I'm suspending drama watching until december. OK, this didn't happen.
But I'm still watching a couple episodes if First Class 2 cos one of Remie's crazy sisters is the utter fabulous Mitz Mangrove <3
[Spoiler (click to open)]AND NAKAMARU GETS TO QUASI KISS SAWAJIRI ERIKA FOR THE FINALE.
NOTES: Basically what fucked over the drama season was D-Addicts closing the torrents section so many subbers got discouraged aside holiday season, so hopefully with alternate uploaders and a revamping of the forum, Winter season will be easier to follow.
Winter Season list: Remember, summaries at jdramas.wordpress.com
[Small list]
* I intend to keep up with Hanako to Anne and Massan and watch the Gochisousan spin off.
AND OF COURSE I'M GLOATING WITH THE HIGASHIDE/ANNE MARRIAGE!!!
* OUROBOROS. I'm here for Toma, cos I've missed Oguri's last 2 dramas, even when they have been supposedly really successful.
* Date: We'll se if Anne's momentum after Gochisousan is here to stay and how the audience will answer to a drama about a career women interested in marriege because it's a box to tick off her to-do list.
* Marumaru tsuma: Shibasaki Kou and Higashiyama-sama? Even when I don't like her, this mystery about what's behind the "perfect wife" sounds interesting (my bet is on automata wife).
* Mondai no Aru Restaurant: I'm watching the first episode if it interests me. Basically I'm gonna check the ratings cos of course there will be comparisons between Anne and Higashide's dramas. Maki Yoko is the lead actress.
* Keibuho Sugiyama Shintaro. Tanihara Shosuke is a weakness of mine, now give me a detective who can be domestic and I'm sold.
* I already watched Oniichan, Gacha. It's basically your seasonal parade of Johnny's Jrs. I'm amazed at the budget to make this fantasy story happen, it's almost surreal. It gave me Angelic Layer vibes with the soaking gacha/tamago thing.
If I'm really not busy I plan to watch:
* Ryuusei wagon. Nishijima Hidetoshi gets a chance to go back in time to certain moments in his life to modify his future life and avoid being abandoned by his wife and son. Or something. With the super special Mozu combi.
* I'll give a chance to Kame's drama but 1. I hate Fukakyon 2. Kame's character seems out of Kimi wa petto.
Bottom of the barrel: they have nice buzz but I don't have time for this.
* Gakkou no kaidan. All the cool kids will be there (Kamiki, Mamiya Shotaro and probably all the teens of the year).
* Zannen na Otto. I like Tamaki Hiroshi and Kurashina Kana but IDK.
* Believe it or not, I'm not interested in Ghost writer.
+ Of course there are SPs like Nino's Orient Express whatever, Sho's chef SP (only watching for Shige) and I even want to watch the one with Imouto (Tegoshi's GF from Itte Q and seems it has Shirota in it but her dramas get barely uploaded. :P)
+ Mabo will have an Edo SP (yes, again), Oedo Sousamou, if you wanna track it.
+ Hanamoyu will be undoubtedly subbed because it's an Inoue Mao drama with more big names but might take a while since it's a long project. Probably if it makes good press and ends successfully, the prize will be the announcement of her wedding with Matsujun. XDD
So this is my beginning of the year, what are YOU going to watch?
I had a mid season draft for autumn dramas, so let's revisit the outcome.
No screencaps, sorry.
Disclaimer: this txt file was written in October 20, I'll bold my final comments about such picks.
Of course I'm liking Nube and Gomen ne seishun. I don't have time to gush about them but I'm happy.
Let's not talk much about the trainwreck the last Kanjani single [I was talking about CloveR in it's leprechaun glory] is but the album is certainly promising (a RIP SLYME member and Nagase Tomoya writing songs for them? I'm so there!)
I was planning to not buy more Eito stuff but maybe the Nube single will be my last.
All the haters can say whatever they want about the catchyness and easy way out of Gamushara but it's a positive encouraging song perfect for Maru and despite Ryo creeping in the students, filming half the PV in ONE take gives it extra points.
I only hope they won't ruin being fabulous the next single. AND THEN SUBARU RELEASED THE MISONO UNIVERSE SINGLE AS A SOLO DEBUT, FML.
As it's gonna be NEWS & KAT-TUN season, I hope they let our wallets rest a bit after it.
1. What I like of Nube is that it respects the fantasy element and it doesn't look that cheap (yes, probably special emphasis in THAT CHEAP. Remember, I like tokusatsu, so for the regular viewer, it's totally camp).
And certainly only Maru could do that (sorry, Yamapi, you would NEVER >D).
I'm happy Nube's first episode got higher ranking than Gomen ne Seishun, it'll boost Maru's popularity (there are goods! Oni hands!)
As I never read the Nube manga nor seen the anime I can't be offended so I liked it. XD
Sadly, the subs are half way through so I haven't finished it and personally I'm a chickenshit to watch it at night cos the yokai are gross. At least to me. XD;;
2.On the other hand Gomen ne seishun is great. Amazing. The lower than expected ranking it's because he's against Okada Jesus in the timeslot and errybody (over there) likes Gunshi Kanbee. Also seems that Tetsuwan Dash was in that time slot so it was practically impossible to beat the ratings.
What makes it fabulous:
- Because you'll get it if you ever had a friend taking over the one you like.
- I love the nostalgia thing
- The soundtrack is amazing [YES IT IS]
- It's great seeing Matsushima Hikari being SO BADASS. She literally kicked ass in her first scene. Along the series she shined but the best part is that she brought out Ryo's potential and make him shine too. The best pair ever.
- Finally after years, somebody's using Ryo's acting potential, Kudokan, thanks.
- The plotting is amazing. I'm surprised every minute.
- I love Madonna-sensei!!
- I think Shigeoka Daiki is quite decent in his role. Karakuri ningyo 4EVA!!
- I LOVE MISHIMARU-KUN!!!
After Kumamon is the cutest mascot in the history of ever and the best part is that both of them are MUTE, not like that Funya-whatever pear abomination.
- They talk about GID/homosexuality in decent terms for Japanese standards. Extra points for Kudokan for that.
- Having Matsushima Hikari interacting with Ryo during promotion was epic. He was so nervous at the begin of the season but in the end he was able to get closer (for his standards) to the cast.
[Spoiler (click to open)]I still would've liked to see them kissing. Where's the fanfic?!?!?!
3. If you want to see me screaming (outloud, IRL) at my desk, is with Kyou wa kaisha yasumimasu. Yes, probably a mary sue but being a lame OL without romantic prospects it sings to my cheesy heart. I want an officce full of ikemen too, please.
And Junno is so damn obnoxious and so good looking in his suit I wanna climb him. There, I said it.
Sadly, it's another drama with only half season subbed and seems that by the end the drama flopped a bit and people blamed it on Fukushi Sota and Ayase's role.
4. I do like Kamen Rider Drive too. At least I like it more than the Fruity Riders. I'm not against the car thing and even when there are bits of W (detectives and loss of the partner), Den-O (the cars' sounds) and Kabuto (the enemies remind me of Worms), it's interesting, let's see how it unfolds. Fail on my part, didn't have time to keep watching, so this are my impressions of first episode only.
5. Massan is lovely. Heiwa fansubs have picked it up, so I hope you'll give it a chance. (Yes, you should!)
It's quite refreshing in a japanese drama having a male character so in love with his wife and being demonstrative. And Charlotte Fox is doing a great job too. Did you see them at Kouhaku? Their chemistry even for promos are amazing!!
- Sorry but I'm watching First Class 2 after december 6th. I'm kinda interested in N no Tame Ni and Subete ga F ni Naru but I'm suspending drama watching until december. OK, this didn't happen.
But I'm still watching a couple episodes if First Class 2 cos one of Remie's crazy sisters is the utter fabulous Mitz Mangrove <3
[Spoiler (click to open)]AND NAKAMARU GETS TO QUASI KISS SAWAJIRI ERIKA FOR THE FINALE.
NOTES: Basically what fucked over the drama season was D-Addicts closing the torrents section so many subbers got discouraged aside holiday season, so hopefully with alternate uploaders and a revamping of the forum, Winter season will be easier to follow.
Winter Season list: Remember, summaries at jdramas.wordpress.com
[Small list]
* I intend to keep up with Hanako to Anne and Massan and watch the Gochisousan spin off.
AND OF COURSE I'M GLOATING WITH THE HIGASHIDE/ANNE MARRIAGE!!!
* OUROBOROS. I'm here for Toma, cos I've missed Oguri's last 2 dramas, even when they have been supposedly really successful.
* Date: We'll se if Anne's momentum after Gochisousan is here to stay and how the audience will answer to a drama about a career women interested in marriege because it's a box to tick off her to-do list.
* Marumaru tsuma: Shibasaki Kou and Higashiyama-sama? Even when I don't like her, this mystery about what's behind the "perfect wife" sounds interesting (my bet is on automata wife).
* Mondai no Aru Restaurant: I'm watching the first episode if it interests me. Basically I'm gonna check the ratings cos of course there will be comparisons between Anne and Higashide's dramas. Maki Yoko is the lead actress.
* Keibuho Sugiyama Shintaro. Tanihara Shosuke is a weakness of mine, now give me a detective who can be domestic and I'm sold.
* I already watched Oniichan, Gacha. It's basically your seasonal parade of Johnny's Jrs. I'm amazed at the budget to make this fantasy story happen, it's almost surreal. It gave me Angelic Layer vibes with the soaking gacha/tamago thing.
If I'm really not busy I plan to watch:
* Ryuusei wagon. Nishijima Hidetoshi gets a chance to go back in time to certain moments in his life to modify his future life and avoid being abandoned by his wife and son. Or something. With the super special Mozu combi.
* I'll give a chance to Kame's drama but 1. I hate Fukakyon 2. Kame's character seems out of Kimi wa petto.
Bottom of the barrel: they have nice buzz but I don't have time for this.
* Gakkou no kaidan. All the cool kids will be there (Kamiki, Mamiya Shotaro and probably all the teens of the year).
* Zannen na Otto. I like Tamaki Hiroshi and Kurashina Kana but IDK.
* Believe it or not, I'm not interested in Ghost writer.
+ Of course there are SPs like Nino's Orient Express whatever, Sho's chef SP (only watching for Shige) and I even want to watch the one with Imouto (Tegoshi's GF from Itte Q and seems it has Shirota in it but her dramas get barely uploaded. :P)
+ Mabo will have an Edo SP (yes, again), Oedo Sousamou, if you wanna track it.
+ Hanamoyu will be undoubtedly subbed because it's an Inoue Mao drama with more big names but might take a while since it's a long project. Probably if it makes good press and ends successfully, the prize will be the announcement of her wedding with Matsujun. XDD
So this is my beginning of the year, what are YOU going to watch?