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stuff-diary · 1 year

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First Love: Hatsukoi (初恋)

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2022

First Love: Hatsukoi (初恋) (2022, Japan)

Director & Writer: Yuri Kanchiku

Mini-review:

I'm going to start by saying that, from the very moment this drama was announced, it was like a dream come true for me: a story inspired by music from one of my favorite artists of all time (Hikaru Utada) and starring one of my favorite actresses in the world (Hikari Mitsushima). My expectations were obviously super-high, and fortunately, it didn't disappoint at all. Sure, there were a lot of clichés, but I firmly belive that clichés are great when you know how to use them properly, and it's clear Yuri Kanchiku knew exactly what she was doing. The acting is brilliant and there is no weak link in the cast, but I need to give a special shoutout to Taisei Kido. I had never seen him before and I felt he was so charming and charismatic, I really hope this becomes a breakout role for him. Another thing I want to highlight is the cinematography, which is absolutely gorgeous and unlike anything I've seen in a J-drama, it looked even better than many movies. To sum up, this is without a doubt the best Netflix Japan Original released so far.

P.S. The one little complain that I have is that I wish they had used more Utada music, beyond the title songs and Automatic. They have a lot of hits that span more than 20 years, and those songs would have helped a lot with setting up the time-periods. But anyway, that's it.

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redsamuraiii · 3 months

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Nobunaga Concerto (Ep 1)

#nobunaga concerto #信長協奏曲 #shun oguri #ko shibasaki #mukai osamu #japanese drama #j drama #jdrama #dorama #japan #asian drama #sengoku #samurai #oguri shun #shibasaki ko #osamu mukai

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haveyouseenthisromcom · 3 months

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Mod note: The series is also known as Mei-chan's Butler.

#tv series #polls #mei-chan no shitsuji #mei-chan's butler #osamu mukai #nana eikura #fumi hashimoto #drama #submitted #ended #result: unheard of

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maenimalist · 2 years

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#jdrama #haruna kawaguchi #osamu mukai #Kikazaru Koi niha Riyuu ga Atte

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ayamisc · 14 years

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SUMMER 2010 J-dorama watchlist!

(c) Hiura Satoru, NTV

After that uneventful Spring 2010 j-dorama season (where only ONE series "passed" my criteria….)

I'm so HAPPY to know there are a lot of shows worth watching this season! :)

I've only been following 3 so far, and am about to watch the 4th one to see if it is "worth it" HAHAHA :P

Those 3 (and the reasons why I've decided to watch them) are:

Hotaru no Hikari 2

I've seen the first season of this romantic comedy. And comparing the korean to the japanese romcoms… I think this is the one that can be classified as closest to being Korean. This series is HILARIOUS. Starring Fujiki Naohito and Ayase Haruka… well. I just LOVE their chemistry on screen. Also, both are talented actors.. specially Fujiki Naohito (who I've seen play MANY roles..yet.. this one is DEFINITELY the MOST hilarious one!)

Aside from the continuation of the 1st series, the reason I've decided to watch this is because the "other" guy will be played by none other than Mukai Osamu… and he's portraying the role that REALLY suits him (kinda same role as the one in Atashinchi no Danshi and Bambino! ..though of course I don't mind him playing the bad/serious guy.. but still, this kind of role suits him BETTER).

I think I like season 2 better than season 1.. at least based on the first few episodes anyway. :) I'm not a fan of romcoms (that are not the shoujo manga type) much but.. I suppose this is an exception.

Moyashimon

THOSE MICROBES ARE SO CUTE! Hahaha.. I just fell in love with them that I even decided to watch the anime version (after YEARS of anime fandom hiatus). I'm also planning to read the manga chapters when I find time..

Anyhow, aside from the microbes… the series is just ridiculous. I hate to say it, but that's how I see it. It is.. OUTRAGEOUS… kinda in the same "feel" to it as Yukan Club, Mei-chan no Shitsuji, and Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge.

I'm not a fan of random storylines so maybe that's why I don't like this one as much. But the microbes are really oh so cute. >.>

HAMMER SESSION! You know how sometimes you get exposed to artists and you don't end up liking them right away? ..But in the end.. you DO (after months and years) ..kinda like saying "That artist grew up on me"

WELL. This happened. AGAIN. (The first occurence was.. my ichiban.. who I kinda ignored in Gokusen 3.. but anyway. back to the topic)

For the second time, it has happened. With Hayami Mokomichi. DUE TO THIS SERIES! LOL.

-Hammer Session is like……. Gokusen, Dragon Zakura, and Kurosagi COMBINED.

DO YOU KNOW HOW AWESOME THAT IS!!!!!! LOL.

-aside from Mokomichi Hayami (who I also kinda ignored in Gokusen 2 [I swear, Gokusen.. the starting point of all ikemen leading men]). Shida Mirai also stars in this series.

She's definitely grown. In a positive way. I'd like to see her become kinda like Toda Erika. XD

Higa Manami is also a part of this, and having seen her in Code Blue, Code Blue 2, and Majo Saiban.. I'm confident she'll bring a different flavor into the mix that is HAMMER SESSION. :D :D :D

As for the others I have YET to check out, here are a few info on them (also I'll only include the artists I've encountered before):

Unubore Deka - detective story, comedy starring Nagase Tomoya of TOKIO, Ikuta Toma, Kaname Jun, and Nakashima Mika

Tetsu no Hone - moral dilemma story starring Koike Teppei (aaaw.. he's starting to go for mature roles..)

JOKER Yurusarezaru Sosakan - hero by day, fugitive by night kind of story (Anne and Nishikido Ryo are co-starring too)

Natsu no Koi wa Nijiiro ni Kagayaku - romance.. Matsujun stars (well, Matsujun and romance.. not his fan but.. Matsujun and romance? All too good to pass up)

Gakeppuchi no Eri - self-determination story starring Yamada Yu (probably won't watch this, but we'll see)

Already 3 episodes a week, and 5 other tentative follows.

I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO gonna enjoy this season!!!! YEAH!! :]

PS. This blog was originally posted on LiveJournal.

#asiandramaland #j dorama #jdrama #j-dorama #japanese drama #drama rant #livejournal #hotaru no hikari #ayase haruka #fujiki naohito #osamu mukai

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hotwaterandmilk · 7 months

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#paripi koumei #ya boy kongming!#ya boy kongming #zhuge kongming #mukai osamu #gifs: hotwaterandmilk #gif warning #jdrama #jdramaedit #tvedit #gifs #tvgifs #paripi koumei spoilers #ya boy kongming spoilers #ya boy kongming! spoilers #absolutely top tier entertainment #no notes

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just-whump-and-suffering · 8 months

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Pandora IV: AI War

#asian whump #whump #jdrama whump #japanese drama #jdrama #japanese whump #whump beaten up #unconsious #mukai osamu #ep 5

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kiraastro · 2 years

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Dear Dhanishtas...

Why are you so attractive?

☆ミ

#dhanishta #nakshatra #placements #vedic astrology #jaehyun #johnny suh #avan jogia #jhope #mukai osamu #lee dong wook #kiraastro

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whump-lover-and-reader · 1 year

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S - Saigo no Keikan & S: Saigo no Keikan - Dakkan: Recovery of Our Future Whump List

(transl.: "As I thought, you're an awesome sniper.")

Native titles: S（エス)－最後の警官; S-最後の警官- 奪還 RECOVERY OF OUR FUTURE

Synopsis: To fight extreme crimes like terrorism, kidnappings, etc. three 'S' groups were formed: SAT, SIT and the newly formed NPS. Unlike SAT, who only focus on saving the hostages' lives and prioritize public safety over the lives of the criminals, NPS's main goal is to arrest the criminal alive.

Kamikura Ichigo is a former boxer and is the main fighter of NPS. His principle is not to let anyone die no matter what and the only weapon he uses is his fists. Iori Soga is the sniper of SAT, and he thinks criminals deserve death and will not hesitate to kill. Their different views often cause conflicts, but the looming threat of dangerous terrorists necessitate the two teams to work closely together. (Guys I'm sorry there will be no bromance between them :c they actually dislike each other most of the time. Well in the end they kinda warm up to each other but that's not as cool...)

Genre: Cop/Crime, Military, Action

Whumpees: Kamikura Ichigo(left) played by Mukai Osamu and Iori Soga(right) played by Ayano Go

!!Spoliers Below!!

Warning!! Rape mentioned in ep. 5

Kamikura Ichigo

The series

Ep. 01: under heavy gunfire using a shield trying to protect someone, shot in the shoulder(?), lying on the ground exhausted, nearly blown up, protected, saved, passed out, in hospital, threatened with a knife, fought, (flashback: in a boxing match), wrapping a grenade with his body(it didn't blow obv), grabbed by the front of the shirt, crying

Ep. 02: attacked by his co-workers(just for funzies), sort of uncomfortable touching, egg in hand, nearly shot, shot in the back(in the vest)

Ep. 03: going through very extreme training

Ep. 04: targeted by the criminals, shot at, someone catches a bullet for him, disoriented by a flashbang, shot at, feeling guilty

Ep. 05: desperately trying to bring someone back to life by doing cpr, crying

Ep. 06: punched

Ep. 07: running towards a bomb that's about to explode, being near an explosion

Ep. 08: none

Ep. 09: nearly stabbed, taunted by a criminal, his family is threatened, fought, punched, stepped on, at gunpoint, passed out

Ep. 10: concern for him, shot at, holding a really heavy door (I think it's a door but idk), at gunpoint, aiming gun at someone, in explosion

The movie

2:55, 3:40 shot at

36:20 pressed to shoot and kill, devastated

41:25 feeling insecure and guilty

1:08:16, 1:12:03 shot at

1:20:40 shielding someone from grenade explosion, shot at

1:36:16 in an explosion

1:38:30 fought, choked, stepped on, grabs the blade of the knife

1:43:40 fought, straddled, punched in the face repeatedly, choked, struggling to stand up

1:48:30 using himself as a human shield, shot in the back(in the vest), holding a dying person

Iori Soga

The series

Ep. 01: none

Ep. 02: flashbacks, crying, aiming gun at someone

Ep. 03: flashbacks, crying, going through a very extreme training,

Ep. 04: disoriented by a flashbang, shot at

Ep. 05: flashbacks, reveals his sister was raped and killed, emotional, teary-eyed

Ep. 06: alienated by his previous co-workers, flashbacks

Ep. 07-09: none

Ep. 10: shot in the knee, kicked, knocked down, at gunpoint, helped to run, in explosion, helped to walk(or more like dragged)

The movie

None :c

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redsamuraiii · 3 months

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"You're a paragon of a Samurai".

When you sacrifice your own love for someone you've known and love since childhood to protect your Lord, domain and its people.

Nobunaga Concerto (Ep 5)

Song : 和楽器バンド Wagakki band 虹色蝶々Nijiiro Chouchou

#nobunaga concerto #信長協奏曲 #japanese drama #j drama #jdrama #dorama #japan #asian drama #sengoku #samurai #ko shibasaki #shibasaki ko #osamu mukai #mukai osamu #mizuhara kiko #kiko mizuhara #love #kai emiri #emiri kai

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hakodatemonamour · 1 year

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Bakumatsu Aibou-den (2022)

If you ever watched Bakumatsu-themed media before, you will probably recognize these two and think to yourself, "What the fuck?".

Yes, it's a movie where Sakamoto Ryouma and Hijikata Toshizou must join forces to solve a murder mystery, and it's based on a novel that is totally not written by a manic 15-years-old Gintama fan, or at least that's what Asianwiki claims. It is cringe all the way through, and I absolutely love it.

I don't have the energy to write a real review, but I guess I can recommend it to anyone who is interested in one of the following:

Hijikata being absolutely incompetent

Ryouma pulling Colombo-style antics and farting constantly

Ryouma receiving unrecoverable psychic damage from some bald fuck who can see into the future and is able to describe American capitalism to him

A lot of Edo era time counting

More farting

This hilariously timed, and never mentioned again tragedy in three parts: