Here is a fan made video created as a birthday present (last year, 2007) for Horikita Maki. It features the Hana Kimi (Japan) ending theme soundtrack Peach by Otsuka Ai. The video is a mash up of various appearances of Maki from game shows and TV shows. The video also includes some behind the scenes from the TV series which she appeared such as; Nobuta wo Produce, Kurosagi, Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, and others.
Enjoy the vid.
So it’s true. Both versions of the series will be played on the same day at a local channel here in the Philippines. Starting March 24, Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (Hana Kimi / Japan) will be aired on GMA, while Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (Hana Kimi / Taiwan) is on ABS-CBN.
Both series are based on the Japanese manga Hana-Kimi by Hisaya Nakajo. Since both are based on the same story, the plot and characters are essentially the same. The only difference is how both drama portray the story, and of course their names. A rough English translation of the drama is “For You In Full Blossom”.
Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (Hana Kimi / Taiwan) runs in 15 90-minute episodes and is longer than the Japanese version. It was first shown in Taiwan in the late 2006. The three major characters are Lu Rui Xi (Ella Chen; based on Mizuki Ashiya), Zuo Yi Quan (Wu Chun; based on Izumi Sano), and Jin Xiu Yi (Jiro Wang; based on Shuichi Nakatsu).
I can’t comment on this one since I haven’t watched this version, yet. But my girlfriend told me that the leading man on this version is more “cuter” than the Japanese version. I told her that she is biased on the Korean/Chinese dramas. Or maybe “I am” the one who is biased on the Japanese one.
Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (Hana Kimi / Japan) uses the exact name of the characters from the manga since it is originally from Japan. This series runs on 12 episodes, with 54 minute each, so it is shorter than the Taiwanese version. The 3 major cast are, the ever cute Horikita Maki as Ashiya Mizuki, Oguri Shun as Sano Izumi, and Ikuta Toma as Nakatsu Shuichi. This series aired in Japan on the 2nd-half of last year (2007).
This is one of the first few J-doramas (Japanese dramas) I’ve watched since last year and the second series I’ve actually recommended to my girlfriend (the other one was Liar Game). The show was full of humor and a little bit of drama. In the last few minutes of the last episode, expect heavy drama (^_^). I liked this series for two reasons; (1) because of the humor and wild antics of the cast, and (2) because of Horikita Maki (this is the first series I’ve known and seen her.)
I wonder which show will have the most viewers…
Saiwaina. Happy ^___________________^
Yup. See that big smile.
Reason: I got (from my cousin) another batch of J-doramas to watch, and just in time for this week’s holy week vacation. Last December I’ve finished watching at least 10 J-doramas. This week, a total of 7 series to finish. Take note, that “drama” doesn’t mean it’s always heavy on the drama part. Most I’ve seen are comedy and suspense, with a hint of drama. And as a reminder to myself, I’ll register an account at Jdorama.com so I can post my ratings on the series I’ve finished watching.
Here is a list of the J-doramas I’m going to watch, and hopefully finish before this week ends.
Hana Kimi (Hanazakari no Kimitachi e) will be shown in a local channel here in the Philippines. I’m not sure if it is going to be popular. But whatever, Horikita Maki is still cute, I even watched the whole series 3 times already. Most Pinoys still choose Korean dramas rather than Japanese dramas (J-doramas). Remember the local hit Meteor Garden, which is basically the Korean version of the Japanese original, Hana Yori Dango? MG became widely popular but not HYD.
As a bonus here is the ending theme for Hana Kimi, Peach by Otsuka Ai (4:07, MP3, 126kbps, 3.8mb).
Download at Rapidshare.com (3.9 MB)
Otsuka Ai - Peach [Hana Kimi ending theme].mp3
Oyasumi nasai minna (good night everyone) ^______^
One of the J-dorama’s I’ve finished watching last year was Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (Hana Kimi). I was smitten by the pure kawaiiness of the lead female. She now, tops the kawaii spot on my list. A round face with a short bob cut hair, defines cute.
Maki Horikita (堀北真希, Horikita Maki) born on October 6, 1988, in Kiyose, Tokyo. She started as a U-15 idol by starring in a number of J-Doramas. She’s an accomplished TV and movie actress, a radio show host, a photobook model, and appeared on numerous magazines. Now she’s already a U-20 idol.
A breakthrough in her acting career was when she starred in the Japanese drama series Nobuta. O Produce (2005) bagging the Best Supporting Actress. And when she portrayed as Mizuki Ashiya in the J-dorama, Hanazakari no Kimitachi E (2007), which won her Best Actress.
More photos and a video after the gap.
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