bamboo_halvsie wrote:

this link might help. http://www.debito.org/ this guy has a lot to say.

Funny thing, just met this guy in person. You are right, he does have a lot to say. But his message he is trying to get across is genuine. Having just spent 4 months in Japan, it's hard to see any issues such as these on a surface level and it takes a bit more digging as Debito has done since Japan likes to cover it up.

ep. 1 have been sub. go to arashi.vox.com to see it.

^^Oh, someone posted about it already. Anyway, I'm not gonna edit my previous post:

Hi guys, arashi@vox just uploaded episode 1 with eng subs on youtube. Here it is.

I'm Filipino and a matsujun fan so I'm really interested in the drama. I'm currently watching it and I'm only at part 2 and I'm already getting these fuzzy feelings. Hope you'll all like the drama too.
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bamboo_halvsie wrote:

this link might help. http://www.debito.org/ this guy has a lot to say.

Thanks for the link!
Here's another extensive discussion about the mistreatment of Vito as a half Japanese-Filipino.
http://community.livejournal.com/arashi_on/1593230.html
Very impressive and detailed.

On another note, it's a though drama to watch. The message is profound. I hope they'll stuffed it with choc-full of love between Vito and Hana.

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Things I don't particularly like: involvement with the yakuza.. it's too heavy to insert another dilemma for Vito. Jun's over emotes. He's excellent at certain parts but it was annoying watching him over-acting. Still love the boy, but there need to be someone to knock him down a notch. I'm quite impressed though to see him without a hint of the Matsujun ego as Vito.

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The 1st ep was heavy for me. If it wasn't for the nationality issue which I'm curious about, I won't bother to continue or to watch it at the first place.

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Jun's crying scene at the cd shop (?) was not convincing. I didn't know if I should pity him or what.

dianil5272 wrote:

The 1st ep was heavy for me. If it wasn't for the nationality issue which I'm curious about, I won't bother to continue or to watch it at the first place. Click on button to reveal/hide spoiler: Jun's crying scene at the cd shop (?) was not convincing. I didn't know if I should pity him or what.

I had the same feeling but

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i think that is how Jun normally cries. he has a funny way of crying and laughing if you noticed. they are always the same in all of his dramas. that is why he does not do much of them on the screen. i still LOOOOOOOVE him to bits though

episode 2 was so so so good!! and got me teary again on some parts, especially when that certain BGM is playing..

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all i can say to Hana, "way to go girl!!" she was so brave to be able to do all those "investigations" for the sake of Bito and very very happy for them that the truth was revealed.. i was like "in your face" towards those antagonists as Kazuma was speaking in the court.. serves them right..

can't wait for episode 3!! Hana and Bito's red thread!!
and the new problem looks like another set-up..well i hope it is..
and Shun finally appears!!
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I enjoyed watching ep2.

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hana really made an effort to have evidences against Kando (?). She deserves this:

Will Hana be able to speak at least half of the series? I feel stupid interpreting what she wants to say.

whoa! episode 2 is so intense it got me at the edge of my seat!

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i thought Kondo's gonna catch Hana and stop her from showing the evidences... WAY TO GO HANA-CHAN! but there's another problem coming... food poisoning in the school where they deliver food...

well, the discrimination issue is not much of an issue in this drama and i'm liking it more and more... looking forward to the upcoming episodes...
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Just watched the first episode now and I'm already hooked. I'm filipino/white(english) and an kind of relate, even to the crime involvement in my youth. But overall, looks like it will be a good watch!
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Gakki's Hana is just soooo adorable
The character suits her like a glove. I heard she's a Do-S just like Jun in real life.. I wonder how they interact with each other.
Wishing for her to be a guest in Shukudaikun someday! (hopefully they'll ask the who she likes the best in Arashi )

gomen Tofuuu but O.o really it's true that gakky is a Do_S like Jun?? XDD gosh haha

I'm watching Smile too ^^ and i like it! uhm the interact that i see between them is uhmm how said O.O it's interesting XD *//////* i don't know from what I see in Smile navi XDD they look like they fun eachother
I have some pictures too <333

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About 2epi they show most of Hana chan ^^she really was so smart to help Vito and i find really cute and awkward the hug Vito was like eh??? can't wait to 3 epi

ehhh?! Gakky's Do-S too just like Jun?? surely doesn't look like it..
but i kinda saw it one time..on their Smile promo with the baby pig?? xD
she was teasing Kiichi-san..is that considered Do-S??
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meoinkie2 sig!

A Japanese friend who's a fan said she is. I think she got the information from TV interviews or something. Umm.. I think her staff and manager confirmed it too?? Not sure but I can imagine her being a Do-S.
Interesting combination with her sweet smile
I remember reading somewhere, Jun was complaining Gakki purposely ignored him in meetings with the crews. Crossing my fingers this will blossomed into a beautiful relationship

tofuuuuu wrote:

meoinkie2 sig! A Japanese friend who's a fan said she is. I think she got the information from TV interviews or something. Umm.. I think her staff and manager confirmed it too?? Not sure but I can imagine her being a Do-S.

somehow it's the opposite for me..
something with my siggy??

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Interesting combination with her sweet smile I remember reading somewhere, Jun was complaining Gakki purposely ignored him in meetings with the crews. Crossing my fingers this will blossomed into a beautiful relationship

lol..the Do-S bancho being ignored by another Do-S..that's an interesting sight..
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something with my siggy??

Arashi always cracks me up . Ohno ridiculously cute pout in that ridiculous outfit

Jun is a tsundere but I think Gakki is downright Do-S. Not complaining tho. A cute girl like Gakki being sadistic is interesting

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Arashi always cracks me up . Ohno ridiculously cute pout in that ridiculous outfit

hehehe..that's why i fell in love with them..

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Jun is a tsundere but I think Gakki is downright Do-S. Not complaining tho. A cute girl like Gakki being sadistic is interesting

i guess she'd be a one tough girlfriend to handle..
i really am surprised knowing that info about her..coz it's totally unbelievable!!
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i guess she'd be a one tough girlfriend to handle.. i really am surprised knowing that info about her..coz it's totally unbelievable!!

Jun will love the challenge!
Sorry to have shattered your pure image of her
I watched a bit of her in Hanamaru.. she can cook too. It was very sweet of her to make some fried snacks for the cast and crew. She made 100 pcs of fried doughy snacks.

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Jun will love the challenge!

lol..come to think of it, Jun's been really gentle lately..i guess he's too engrossed in the role..or yeah, Gakky might be a reason too..

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Sorry to have shattered your pure image of her I watched a bit of her in Hanamaru.. she can cook too. It was very sweet of her to make some fried snacks for the cast and crew. She made 100 pcs of fried doughy snacks.

even a Do-S girl has her soft sides..
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Can I ask what this "do-s" thing is?
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