Posts Tagged ‘J Dorama’

20
Mar

Hana Kimi (Japan) & Hana Kimi (Taiwan)

   Posted by: Ryman    in J Culture

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…

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19
Mar

J-dorama, Hana Kimi, Peach, and Maki-chan

   Posted by: Ryman    in J Culture, Net Escape

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.

  1. Bambino! (12 episodes, 2007).
  2. Dragon Zakura (11 episodes, 2005).
  3. Nobuta wo Produce (10 episodes + opening special & ending special, 2005). If you’ve read my post about Horikita Maki, this is the series where she won Best Supporting Actress in 2005.
  4. Proposal Daisakusen (11 episodes, 2007).
  5. Kurosagi (11 episodes, 2006) - The Black Swindler. Horikita Maki also stars in this series.
  6. Kisarazu Cat’s Eye (9 episodes, 2002).
  7. Yuukan kurabu (10 episodes, 2007) - Leisure Club / Yukan Club.

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) ^______^

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3
Dec

Destiny by My Little Lover from the J-Dorama, With Love

   Posted by: Ryman    in J Culture

I love this song. I don’t know about “love at first sight” but when talking about “love at first heard” then I have to agree to that statement. There are numerous songs that I’ve liked since I started listening to music way back when I was still a kid. When I became addicted to Animes, I started to like music made in Japan, or what they call now J-pop.

I’ve watched a lot of Animes in my lifetime, and if I add them all up, it will amount to hundreds of episodes. Regarding music from Animes, there are a few J-pop artists that came into mind; L’arc En Ciel, Bonnie Pink (It’s Gonna Rain is still popular till now), Maaya Sakamoto, Mikuni Shimokawa, and others that created an impact in the Anime scene.

Now taking a few days break from Anime, I started watching J-doramas (Japanese dramas). The current J-dorama I’m watching is titled, With Love. The 12 part TV series, I think, was shown in the late 90’s maybe between 1995-1999. Anyway, after hearing the opening song, I immediately liked it. With the help of the subtitle (since I can’t read Hiragana, Katakana, or Kanji) I was able to get the artist and title of the song. I could have ripped the song directly from the video, but I want the whole music and with a better quality.

With the help of Google search I was able to find the music. Unfortunately, the MP3 provided by some sites only have a low quality (read: mono) copy, while others only have the short version. Luckily, the music video was posted at YouTube. I was able to download the video, then extract the audio to MP3. But still I wasn’t satisfied with the audio since, you know what you get with Flash Video files, a stereo form of audio with mono quality.

Anyway, if any of you out there has a copy with a higher quality of the audio, at least 128 kbps (or higher) with real stereo format. Please give me a copy.

Here is the lyrics for the song (not official)

Anata wo kanjita nara
Omoi ga motto todoitara
Namida ga afureru koto
Tatta ima omoidaseta no

Kokoro kara no sain ga midareteru
Ryoukyoku ni yureru jibun wo warau
Tsujitsuma sae awaserarenakute
Sugite yuku hibi wo hodoite ita

Ima ga koko de mawaridasu
Chikazuku hodo ni tooku
Umi no you ni yureru kedo
Anata mo oyoideru nara
Kitto aeru unmei no toki ni

Yubi to yubi wo karamasete tsutau
Kono inochi no morosa utsukushisa wo
Kono sekai wa owattemo
Anata wo omoidaseba
Anata wo motto kanjireba
Namida ga afureru koto
Zutto zutto shitte ita no ni
Ai shiteru ai shite iru
Tada sono kotoba dake de

Chikazuku hodo ni tooku
Omoi wa mada yureru kedo
Anata wo dakishimereba
Anata wo motto kanjireba
Namida ga afureru koto
Zutto zutto shitte ita no ni

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