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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

bmwracer wrote:

Deseipher pretty much has it down: JE's like a puppy mill for male "stars."

The continuation of the one-trick pony drama series Gokusen can attest to this: it's a pretty much a JE showcase. bleh


Thanks for the insight - I'm busting up over the concept of piling puppies into a hopper and grinding them up with a mill though... Puppy Mill: perfect.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

tofuuuuu wrote:

Too bad that you might be persuaded by this little fandom war which I bet will not change your perception on Ryo performance in the future, past or present.


He WAS convincing in 1LoT, the reason I finally get to like him despite being a K8 fan at first.

That's the weight he has to carry I guess, trying to live up to that convincing portrayal and just...failed.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

WD wrote:


He WAS convincing in 1LoT, the reason I finally get to like him despite being a K8 fan at first.

That's the weight he has to carry I guess, trying to live up to that convincing portrayal and just...failed.


Ryo's acting in 1 Ritoru no Namida wasn't bad. The story was great which was a plus. Ryo started out decent at the beginning of LF but the same cold face dialogue got old and unfortunately his story ended up sucking. I'm willing to give JE actors credit if warranted It's the high ratings on JE casted crap doramas that piss me off (Gokusen, HYD) Grumble
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Takoyama wrote:

It's the high ratings on JE casted crap doramas that piss me off (Gokusen, HYD) Grumble


im ok with the very 1st season of Gokusen but as for the rest, still bearable even though it's boring already.. Beaten

aiyoo, why HYD too?? Shameful Cry
Jun greatly portrayed his role as Domyouji..and im sure he's not the only reason why the series was a big hit, story-wise as well as the other casts.. Victory! Peace!
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

meoinkie2 wrote:


im ok with the very 1st season of Gokusen but as for the rest, still bearable even though it's boring already.. Beaten

aiyoo, why HYD too?? Shameful Cry
Jun greatly portrayed his role as Domyouji..and im sure he's not the only reason why the series was a big hit, story-wise as well as the other casts.. Victory! Peace!


Sorry, I found these to be silly. By all means continue watching them if that's what you're into. Have you seen Yukan Club? Beaten Some mangas weren't meant to be made into dramas.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Takoyama wrote:


Sorry, I found these to be silly. By all means continue watching them if that's what you're into. Have you seen Yukan Club? Beaten Some mangas weren't meant to be made into dramas.


hehe yeah i did.. although i haven't read the manga so i can't compare.. Sweat .. it's been packed with JE alryt... to be honest, Chinen Yuri (HSJ)'s acting is more convincing than his senpais.. Beaten
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Takoyama wrote:


Ryo's acting in 1 Ritoru no Namida wasn't bad. The story was great which was a plus. Ryo started out decent at the beginning of LF but the same cold face dialogue got old and unfortunately his story ended up sucking. I'm willing to give JE actors credit if warranted It's the high ratings on JE casted crap doramas that piss me off (Gokusen, HYD) Grumble


*GASP*
obvious Jun bias! He is the only JE that played in both dramas and both are live action adaptations of VERY POPULAR MANGAS. Jun did not drive the droves of fan to watch his dramas and those are not to be deemed crappy. Overrated yes, but not crappy. However that's your opinion and these are mine as well as thousands of people who have watched and enjoyed it immensely (i can't however say the same for 2,3,4,5 infinity season of Gokusen which were very much made chocful of JE). However, YUKAN CLUB is a better choice to be anointed as a JE crap fest.
we'll just see how Jun can manage to pull off playing a paralyzed parent.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Let's get back on topic, kids... Or I'll start whacking posts faster than you can say "I'm JE boy fangirl...!"
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

If they had a spinoff dorama with Ruka and Takeru raising Michiru's baby I would definitely watch it. Hell even Eri and Ogurasan for that matter!
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Takoyama wrote:
If they had a spinoff dorama with Ruka and Takeru raising Michiru's baby I would definitely watch it. Hell even Eri and Ogurasan for that matter!

Where would Michiru be?

Getting more "love taps" from another suitor? Beaten
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

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Where would Michiru be?


Out of the picture. Mental ward or something.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Takoyama wrote:
Out of the picture. Mental ward or something.

Sounds about right... Sosuke's legacy.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

I only watched this because:

1. i just finished nodame and i fell in love with Juri (thanks BMW for the recommendation) - so I wanted to check out other dramas she made
2. the cast of nodame was there - i was impressed with Eita
3. i like Masami's face - but from what I read in her thread she hasn't played a dark role? something her fans want her to take a stab at. I'll check out proposal after this one.Yeah
4. I like Utada Hikaru's song before the drama came out.

What I've learned from this thread:
1. I havent actually finished the show im still in epi 6, I will just fast forward all of Ryo's scenes. hehehe
2. I'm not the only one who noticed that his acting was awful in this series. Something in his face.. o yeah.. his face never showed emotion!! hahaha. His performance here is forgettable to say the least. bleh
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

jgalela wrote:
I only watched this because:

1. i just finished nodame and i fell in love with Juri (thanks BMW for the recommendation)

So are you switching from Aya-chan to Juri-chan? Beaten

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What I've learned from this thread:
1. I havent actually finished the show im still in epi 6, I will just fast forward all of Ryo's scenes. hehehe
2. I'm not the only one who noticed that his acting was awful in this series. Something in his face.. o yeah.. his face never showed emotion!! hahaha. His performance here is forgettable to say the least. bleh

And the list grows.... hehe
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

bmwracer wrote:

So are you switching from Aya-chan to Juri-chan?

And the list grows.... hehe



Thats a tough one BMW, acting wise Juri-chan hands down.. Yeah

but if I was looking for someone to endorse a product.. i would still pick Aya-chan. Victory! Peace!
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

jgalela wrote:
Thats a tough one BMW, acting wise Juri-chan hands down.. Yeah

Wow.... That's a surprising admission... Shocked

My apologies for thinking you were one of those "Aya-chan is the best at everything" fanboys... Bow

(You realize that if word gets out, you'll be forced to relinquish your Aya-chan fanboy membership) hehe
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

bmwracer wrote:

Wow.... That's a surprising admission... Shocked

My apologies for thinking you were one of those "Aya-chan is the best at everything" fanboys... Bow

(You realize that if word gets out, you'll be forced to relinquish your Aya-chan fanboy membership) hehe


The good news is that the Juri club is far more permissive Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

phlargo wrote:
The good news is that the Juri club is far more permissive Smile

That's because we're not delusional... Insane, but not delusional. Beaten
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

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That's because we're not delusional... Insane, but not delusional. Beaten


And yes, that's a distinction we capitalize on - it's an important, if blurry, one Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

phlargo wrote:
And yes, that's a distinction we capitalize on - it's an important, if blurry, one Smile

Not blurry at all:

Us < Nut

Them < Crazy


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