Loving this drama sofar.

Does anyone know the name of the curly (wavy)-haired woman who's always doing things for the police at headquarters (on the computer and switchboard)? I think her character's name is Hasumi? She's Yukihira's friend and drinking buddy too. She's a bit of a scene-stealer

you mean http://jdorama.com/artiste.813.htm ?

Possibly that's not a very good picture, and I can't read kanji to know if that's the correct name

*edit* actually it is Mari Hamada.... or so it says on IMDB -she's credited with the role of Anna Hasumi

Her name also comes up as a heavy metal singer in Japan in the 80's, wonder if it's the same person?


Thanks krim

OK i finished this last night. Thoroughly enjoyable show, with some good performances by the lead actors. The plot was a bit up and down, but generally it kept me interested enough to be looking forward to the next installment, particularly near the end.
Ryoko Shinohara is excellent as tough-girl cop Natsumi Yukihira, showing Yukihira's vulnerable side on occasion. Ryoko-chan is not classically pretty like, say, Yukie Nakama, but is one sexy lady. Eita is his usual messy-haired self. He always seems to deliver, even if it is solid rather than spectacular performances. Mari Hamada is a scene-stealer as Hasumi Anna. And Mukaichi Mion is simply adorable as brave little Mio-chan I also enjoyed Kagawa Teruyuki as Yukihira's ex.

Unfair the movie is now available on emule...no word on the subs yet...
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runpup wrote:

Unfair the movie is now available on emule...no word on the subs yet...

I will be looking forward to that - I hope it�Ls good!

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even though Eita will probably not in it, he died in the last episode

runpup wrote:

Unfair the movie is now available on emule...no word on the subs yet...

Correction!!!
It's not the movie, it's the special...gomen!
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Rejoice!!... subs for the Unfair special are available at d-addicts...I can finally watch a show thats been sitting on my HD for over a year!
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runpup wrote:

Rejoice!!... subs for the Unfair special are available at d-addicts...I can finally watch a show thats been sitting on my HD for over a year!

thanks for the info! I hope it�Ls more than just a rehash

runpup wrote:

Rejoice!!... subs for the Unfair special are available at d-addicts...I can finally watch a show thats been sitting on my HD for over a year!

Yatta! Like you, I have had this saved on my HD for over 12 months. I haven't watched the movie either because I wanted to watch the special first.

awesome, i'm glad he came thru on his promise to finish this week.
I too can burn it to disc now.

I'm another one who's had the SP saved for a long time! Not quite a full year but close to it. I've been waiting to watch the movie too. Finally!
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Review: 8/10

When I first started watching this drama, I was under the impression that there was a different story (case) for each episode, and so I didn�ft really pay attention in the beginning. Man, was I surprised when the entire drama seemed to revolve around one massive case!

This show is dark and at times quite creepy, and I loved nearly every second of it. I�fm not going to say anything regarding Ryoko-san, because everyone already knows I�fm a huge fan of hers. Nor will I go on and on about how amazing Eita was. What I will say is that I was totally blown away by Hamada Mari and completely creeped out by Terajima Susumu (who, btw, is smoking even at this age).

The storyline/plot/mystery case was amazing. There were ever so many twists and unexpected surprises. There are some parts, even now after some reflection, that I think were a bit farfetched. I�fm not sure the three components actually make sense as ONE case the way the end came out.

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OMG! By the seventh or eighth episode I knew Ando was the murderer, but even until the very end was like �gplease don�ft let it be him, please don�ft let it be him�h. I�fm still disturbed by the outcome!

Cinematography was excellent, the acting was solid, and the mystery was gripping. What more do you want in a mystery show except a tub of popcorn with which to watch it?
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Anime Dad wrote:

Loving this drama sofar. Does anyone know the name of the curly (wavy)-haired woman who's always doing things for the police at headquarters (on the computer and switchboard)? I think her character's name is Hasumi? She's Yukihira's friend and drinking buddy too. She's a bit of a scene-stealer

Dude, I LUFFED her! She was so creepy! Poor Mio-chan.
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Glad to see you appreciated Hamada Mari. I thought she was a scene-stealer

Anime Dad wrote:

Glad to see you appreciated Hamada Mari. I thought she was a scene-stealer

I've seen quite a few dramas with her in them, but this is the first time she's actually stolen the scenes. I got chills from her performance. Good chills.

Btw, Ryoko-san has a banging body, man.
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I've seen quite a few dramas with her in them, but this is the first time she's actually stolen the scenes. I got chills from her performance. Good chills. Btw, Ryoko-san has a banging body, man.

She sure does! I know the scene you mean.... wow

Hamada Mari was one of the few good things about Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide Shimatta!

Ditto with what you wrote in the spoiler. I never would have figured it out myself but I read others' speculations online (not the actual spoiler) and that ruined it for me.

You've gotta watch the SP and the movie now!
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She sure does! I know the scene you mean.... wow Hamada Mari was one of the few good things about Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide Shimatta!

Ahhhh another drama you've seen that I haven't.

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Ditto with what you wrote in the spoiler. I never would have figured it out myself but I read others' speculations online (not the actual spoiler) and that ruined it for me.

Awwww that sucks! I thought it was a great twist!

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You've gotta watch the SP and the movie now!

Yup! I'm currently re-downloading the SP, and i've had the movie for ages.
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Added MV (not mine) for Unfair: The Movie (Louder than Thunder):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xu2StO7kyI