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Topic: Upcoming JDramas |
gaijinmark
Replies: 2946
Views: 6411685
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 7:41 pm Subject:
Upcoming JDramas |
^ And another special for Suzuki:
Kyoka Suzuki and Tatsuya Fujiwari to star in TV Asahi drama special
Fujiwara Tatsuya and Suzuki Kyoka will be starring in the new TV Asahi drama SP "Ninge ... |
Topic: Upcoming JDramas |
gaijinmark
Replies: 2946
Views: 6411685
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 5:23 pm Subject:
Upcoming JDramas |
Cast announcement of 2017 NHK Taiga drama "Onna Joushu Naotora"
The cast announcement press conference of 2017 NHK Taiga drama "Onna Joushu Naotora" (The female castle lord Nao ... |
Topic: What dramas are you currently watching? |
gaijinmark
Replies: 27481
Views: 14273735
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:17 am Subject:
What dramas are you currently watching? |
Sanada Maru episode 1-5
The writing ... is a bit disappointing, there's not a lot to chew on right now. I am not sure what is the main theme running through this drama...
Sanada Maru was writte ... |
Topic: What dramas are you currently watching? |
gaijinmark
Replies: 27481
Views: 14273735
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:43 am Subject:
What dramas are you currently watching? |
^ Some random quotes from the article and my thoughts:
TV prioritizes talent that is very well known, so every other consideration ends up being secondary. The joke about taiga dramas is that stars ... |
Topic: What dramas are you currently watching? |
gaijinmark
Replies: 27481
Views: 14273735
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:55 pm Subject:
What dramas are you currently watching? |
Up thru episode 2 of "Gisou no Fuufu". Episode 2 was a lot better than episode 1. There were some laugh out loud moments. They need to do a spin off about Hiro's aunt and her cousins. That f ... |
Topic: What dramas are you currently watching? |
gaijinmark
Replies: 27481
Views: 14273735
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 2:58 am Subject:
What dramas are you currently watching? |
Up thru episode 25 of "Hana Moyu" which covers the Ikedaya Incident. We actually got to see 2 or 3 minutes of swordplay! A record for this taiga! The funny thing is back in 2004 in the taiga ... |
Topic: Fujiwara Tatsuya |
ashley juggs
Replies: 22
Views: 54937
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Forum: Discussions on Artistes
Posted: Sun May 17, 2015 6:29 pm Subject:
Fujiwara Tatsuya |
Really liked him in "Shinsengumi" |
Topic: Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
Tu_triky
Replies: 25210
Views: 5245200
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:52 am Subject:
Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
The breakfast/lunch/dinner of champion sumo wrestlers.
Yup. Precisely. I've eaten the chankonabe at Shinsengumi once. It's pretty good but you have to make a reservation in advance bu ... |
Topic: Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
Tu_triky
Replies: 25210
Views: 5245200
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:34 pm Subject:
Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
Closest thing we've got here is udon and ramen... And that's fine with me.
That's generally true although there is one place that I know of that does offer oden items. Torihei in Torra ... |
Topic: Shinsengumi! (2004 NHK Taiga) |
gaijinmark
Replies: 512
Views: 304971
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 7:49 am Subject:
Shinsengumi! (2004 NHK Taiga) |
I always thought the shinsengumi character and his little dog that came out at the end were cool. This is now my new desktop:
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/217/yh2r.png |
Topic: Shinsengumi! (2004 NHK Taiga) |
gaijinmark
Replies: 512
Views: 304971
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 6:54 pm Subject:
Shinsengumi! (2004 NHK Taiga) |
Remember those little 'travelogue' bits they used to show at the end of taigas? They stopped showing them here after 'Yoshitsune' because I think the local channel realized they could add a couple com ... |
Topic: Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
Tu_triky
Replies: 25210
Views: 5245200
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:56 am Subject:
Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
It's been incredibly hot here in LA these past few days. I was able to enjoy a quick, late lunch a few hours ago at Otafuku in Gardena.
This is my preferred soba shop even in light of the recent o ... |
Topic: What are your Top 5 dramas of all time? |
SgtPepper
Replies: 345
Views: 549298
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:43 am Subject:
What are your Top 5 dramas of all time? |
Here is my list:
1. HERO
2. Kekkon Dekinai Otoko
3. Shinsengumi
4. Galileo
5. BOSS
The ones that did not make the list but are still great in my book are:
Karei Naru Ichizoku
GTO
LIFE |
Topic: JDramas that made you cry |
SgtPepper
Replies: 650
Views: 428099
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:35 pm Subject:
JDramas that made you cry |
Mine would be:
Bara no nai hanaya
Shinsengumi - the part were Yamanami Keisuke...blah blah blah
Karei naru ichizoku |
Topic: Odagiri Joe |
SgtPepper
Replies: 3401
Views: 1044088
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Forum: Discussions on Artistes
Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:22 pm Subject:
Odagiri Joe |
I love Odagiri Joe -- he does not take roles that are too conventional. Lover boy tpes, etc. He really excels at challenging roles with great stories.
I first saw him in Shinsengumi then I can never ... |
Topic: What dramas are you currently watching? |
gaijinmark
Replies: 27481
Views: 14273735
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 6:37 pm Subject:
What dramas are you currently watching? |
hmm, the only other series I remember shingo in is Bara no Nai Hanaya - and it was an ok series, I think. Anyway, what other shows does Anne star in which has a good story? Would like to watch more. ... |
Topic: Nisei Week Festival/Little Tokyo/Related |
gaijinmark
Replies: 1910
Views: 1600108
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 4:01 am Subject:
Nisei Week Festival/Little Tokyo/Related |
So, 18.2 did a show looking for the best ramen places in L.A. Here are the results:
10. Koryu Ramen (Costa Mesa)
9. Ramenya (West L.A.)
8. Ikemen (Hollywood)
7. Mottainai Ramen (Gard ... |
Topic: Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
Tu_triky
Replies: 25210
Views: 5245200
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 5:35 am Subject:
Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
^ Fabulous... Which Musha? Torrance?
Yes, Sir. That's the only one I've ever been to. I heard the one in Santa Monica isn't as good, and I've never been to the one in Pasadena which opened last yea ... |
Topic: Yae no Sakura |
Edohiguma
Replies: 27
Views: 111897
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 2:19 am Subject:
Yae no Sakura |
Absolutely disagree with Kuroki as Nakano. That has to be an April Fool's Joke. They can't seriously be using a third rate actresses with the acting skills of a trout for one of the more interesting c ... |
Topic: artistes marital status |
enau
Replies: 399
Views: 1751741
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Forum: Discussions on Artistes
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:54 am Subject:
artistes marital status |
http://kataoka-tsurutaro.com/blog2007/images/blog-photo-1174140785.13-0.jpg
Okouchi Nanako (Utahime, Botan to Bara) --- married to --- Takuma Takayuki (Celeb & Poor, Shinsengumi Keppuroku)
Mar ... |