JDrama is so GOOD

[kj1980]

Originally Posted by S7EV3n

Winter Sonata?? is it about the guy who lost his memory and he still fall in love with the girl??

It's interesting that "Fuyu no Sonata" (Japanese title fo the Korean hit drama) is very popular in Japan to Japanese females right now, even though it aired in South Korea a while back.

Well, to get back at the American dramas, the only shows that I have seen were "Full House," "Sex and the City" "The X-Files," and "Ally McBeal." I thought they were interesting, but then when you come to think of them, most of these stories takes place indoors. Why is that?

Oh and one person mentioned how "real" the characters are on our drama. Well, are you referring to the characteristics of the characters or how the characters physically look? If it is the former, well that's because most of the dramas are based on novels and (ever increasingly) mangas that deal with real-to-life situations. The latter, well I am certain this is same as in your country - good looking guys and girls will be shown on TV.

Oh, I get it now. Maybe it is that reason that our dramas are based on novels and manga stories that gives out the unique-ness. If I am not mistaken, most of the dramas in your country are written be a group of writers in the TV studios, right? Perhaps the appeal is that our dramas have the sense of rapport to the viewers as they are based on something that is already written than an indirect input of what the viewers want as in your country's series.

Good show to ponder about. Thanks.

[TangentZ]

Originally Posted by S7EV3n

Winter Sonata?? is it about the guy who lost his memory and he still fall in love with the girl??

Yes, that's the one. The second drama in the series named after a season. (Autumn, Winter, Summer... Will there be a Spring?)

I'm planning to watch Beautiful Days (another Choi Ji Woo drama) soon.

But first, I'll finish Fire Boys (after the hilarious Water Boys).

[S7EV3n]

Do you watch them in Japanese or Korean??
anyways My recommendation will be the K Movie '...ing' 'my sassy girl' and Piano
i wonder if any of them are avaliable in Japan

[Secca]

K drama any good? I never seen those before. Meteor Garden is Taiwan right?

I kinda grow up watching HK and Singaporean drama, my mom loves these stuffs. ^^

The first J drama I ever saw was Tokyo Love Story, it was my first exposure to real japanese culture. It was very good, that I keep wanting more. ^^

[TangentZ]

Oh yeah, I almost always watch movies or drama in their original language (with subtitles).

I saw My Sassy Girl. Quite funny.

My favorite J-Actor: 長瀬智也 (Nagase Tomoya) J-Actress: 竹内結子 (Takeuchi Yuko)

(Yeah, the influence from Mukodono is evident. )

[Roots]

I just downloaded a new episode being subbed by Japanese-TV called "Orange Days". I thought the first episode was pretty good. It fits into the "Person with a disability who can get no one to fall in love with them finds true love and opens up their heart" genre (Like A Beautiful Life).

Also I forgot to mention Koukou Kyoushi. I find that to be a worthwhile watch as well

[S7EV3n]

hehe
Tokyo love story is like from 10years ago :O

by the way ~! how do you sub animes and stuffs...is it hard??

[Secca]

Originally Posted by S7EV3n

hehe
Tokyo love story is like from 10years ago :O

by the way ~! how do you sub animes and stuffs...is it hard??

lol don't say that. I feel so old now. >_<;;

I grow up idolizing the stars of that show. Funny thing I never know their name, I just know their face and if they play on another series I recognize their face imediately.

[Zyan]

Originally Posted by Secca

K drama any good? I never seen those before. Meteor Garden is Taiwan right?

I kinda grow up watching HK and Singaporean drama, my mom loves these stuffs. ^^

The first J drama I ever saw was Tokyo Love Story, it was my first exposure to real japanese culture. It was very good, that I keep wanting more. ^^

Ahh, Tokyo Love Story. Adapted from a manga by Fumi Saimon, one of my fav mangaka. Her mangas are very suitable for live action shows. Reminds me of another series, called "Shunpei" I think.

Some K dramas are pretty good. There's one old one about modelling (lots of good lookers, ahem). There's another one about a lingerie marketing dept. Very interesting. The marketing ideas they come up with and the politicking keeps you glued to the series.

Meteor Garden is Taiwan. Adapted from manga Hana Yori Dango. The manga and even the anime is much better.

[guest]

Originally Posted by kj1980

古っ！っていうか古すぎてマジなつかしい～

Uhhh.... what does that mean?

I found some CDs on the internet and they have samples. I think the piano version of "say yes" is much, much better!!! I don't mean that chagne & Aska was bad. In fact, they did a great job. I can see why they were made famous because of the song. I just like the piano version better. Now all I have to do is to find CDs that have the piano version of "say yes." I mean piano only, not the instrumental version with symphony orchestra. thanks.
This is off topic so I will stop now.

[Sakaki]

Originally Posted by kj1980

Oh, I get it now. Maybe it is that reason that our dramas are based on novels and manga stories that gives out the unique-ness. If I am not mistaken, most of the dramas in your country are written be a group of writers in the TV studios, right? Perhaps the appeal is that our dramas have the sense of rapport to the viewers as they are based on something that is already written than an indirect input of what the viewers want as in your country's series.

Good show to ponder about. Thanks.

I think that maybe part of what I was thinking, because I was thinking that J-dramas have more of a "long movie" feel rather than a "tv show" feeling. So overall series length and sorce of the script probably leads to this.

[Triple zZz]

Is there many groups out there subbing jdrama..??

and.. Is there a site like animesuki but for jdrama..??

coulnd't find many.. so came here for a little help

thanks in advance..

[Elepsis]

http://www.d-addicts.com/

[Sakaki]

Originally Posted by Elepsis

http://www.d-addicts.com/

Thanks. I have been getting a few shows from http://drama.afraid.org/bt/japan-tv/ , but they have been having troubles with their BT site the past week. So it has been hard to get anything from there. And they changed their IRC address, but the new one posted on the site, so back to the site being down.

And d-addicts even have some more Bus Stop Episodes.

[Grave]

u guys can always try http://www.jdorama.com/

[andygman]

Hey, I'm a newbie here, stumbled upon it while looking for a site where i could d/l J tv shows for my wife (who's Japanese!) Does anyone know any BT sites for Japanese TV shows? (not just anime but weekly dramas etc.) i'd really appreciate any info. we're living in Canada and my wife is going thru withdrawls! (especially Ainori!) thanks, look forward to replies!

[OutPhase]

Use google.com. It's easier and faster than asking us.

[andygman]

Originally Posted by Razer_2mb

Use google.com. It's easier and faster than asking us.

thanks for the invaluable info Razer_2mb, you are sooo helpful!
too bad abortion can't be retroactive!

[7thMethuselah]

Well, the main site has a number of live action shows, apart from that I can't help you

[andygman]

Originally Posted by 7thMethuselah

Well, the main site has a number of live action shows, apart from that I can't help you

cool, thanks for your info 7thMethuselah! it's heartening to hear that there are some nice people in this forum, not just dull blades!
btw, i stumbled into this forum via google, are there many Japanese in this forum or is it mainly English speakers? (it's the Japanese that can speak English I'd like to talk to about Japanese Bit Torrent sites!)
thx
ps. if you're like razer_rm6 (or whatever his name is) and don't have any info (a.k.a. clueless) please disregard this thread!