Mirai Nikki Episode 1
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May 1, 2012

Story has potential, screenwriter needs massive help.

The premise has promise (how can a story about a future-telling diary NOT be interesting/intense!?), but the screenwriter needs some serious help...



Maybe the manga it's based off of was like this, I don't know, but so many aspects of the chase scene and of the character's actions just make no batshit sense.



Well, it'd make sense if everyone were chickens with their head cut off, but otherwise, these characters aren't people, they're puppets the screenwriter is using to make movements across the drama. They haven't gotten any feelings out of me yet.



With a premise that appears to be super interesting, I'm really hoping it doesn't disappoint. :|

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May 1, 2012

Alright, I get it. You miss her.

This is starting to get a little repetitive. I feel like nothing new really happened until the very end (which was a good one). I was starting to get bored until the last few minutes. Hope the next episode is not more of the same.
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May 1, 2012

Lee Gak Loves Her

I love how this episode turned out even if the preview showed blech.



Lee Gak takes the helm here, and I appreciate how there are both advances in the mystery and our Gak-Ha love story.



Lee Gak tries to be the responsible gentleman for Bak Ha now that he is fully aware of her feelings for him. I got a heartache when he told her not to like her, no matter how you do it, it just hurts. :(



He now has two things weighing on his shoulders, one is the responsibility to solve the Princess' mystery in order for him and his men to safely get back to their time and the second is how he is becoming increasingly aware of his own feelings for Bak Ha. Lee Gak taking the sprouting lotus seed out of the aquarium and planting it on a pot is loaded with that meaning.



[Se Na and Tae Mu scenes are toned down to tolerable and finally, the cellphone clue is cracked. Se Na wanting to get married right away--why am I not surprised? Lee Gak says 'gomawo' and Se Na shakes hands with him--gee what a nice business proposal!?]



Ahh but Lee Gak cannot deny his own feelings! Even if he dares not to come close, he can't help but care for her.



The moment he ran out of that conference room to save her in burning warehouse, I knew: Lee Gak loves her. No doubt.

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May 1, 2012

Starting to lose it's novelty, but we'll see.

So far the show's been rather interesting, and the crime themselves have been very interesting. These cases aren't your everyday I-stabbed-or-shot-a-guy murders, they're intelligent!



It challenges my mind (I try to solve the case before they do...and I've done it so far), but I'm hoping they'll surprise me next time with something I can't solve.



It's getting a little routine, and thus losing its novelty (after only two episodes! Bad sign!), so fingers crossed the next criminal is a genius mastermind. 8D
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May 1, 2012

Too many crime-solving dramas in Japan, BUT!

There are honestly way, way, way too many detective/crime-solving dramas in Japan now. They are so cliche and there's really no point in watching. Perhaps they're trying to follow in the footsteps of American shows like CSI...But with CSI, at least each of the main characters have their own history and subplot! J-dramas are short and can't afford that, so usually Japanese detective shows suck.



J-detective drama = crimes + eccentric main character

Lather, rinse, repeat.



However, Kagi is making J-detective dramas look good. There's a theme, not just a unique main character. I took off points because Toda Erika isn't really doing anything for me so far, and I managed to figure out the case halfway through.



Regardless, a detective drama worth giving a chance to.

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W no Higeki Episode 1
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May 1, 2012

Off to a good start.

The story's been done, but so far so good. No complaints, and Takei Emi is seriously on the rise as one of the more talented actors of the next generation. This drama basically allows her to showcase her skill--but the plot isn't half bad either! Though hard to tell from just the first episode, I'll stick with it for a while.



Looking forward to the rest of it.
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Ooops, back to zero!

After the photos scandel, Seung Yeon tells Woo Hyun to be in a relationship with In Young to cover the scandel after she have been forced by the wicked witch Han team leader, seriously she really become to play with my patience, i don't know what's wrong with her she's so over protective about Woo Hyun that she doesn't care if she hurt him. She's gonna make out of that bar a home for her, i never felt any little kind of sorrow torture her i wish she never understand the CEO's feelings he's so good while she's so bad Arghh i hope someone shoot her and relive us all.

So after In Young and Woo Hyun's annoucement of being in a relationship, the old jalousy feelings got back. The look on Seung Yeon's face when Woo Hyun kissed In Young in the MV awww so sad :( and the sleepless moments so cute^^

So everything between Woo Hyun and Seung Yeon was messed up even though they are deeply in love and there's also some problems with the juniors. This ep wasn't good enough exept some moments let's hope the nxt ep will be much better.

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Apr 30, 2012

So cute..

Jea Ha was really nice to Hang Ah. -.- My favourite episode so far.. I thought the password would be Hang Ah, but sarang was also very predictable :D I wanna see what's in that box... :D
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Apr 30, 2012

AHHHHH...

The scene was awesome when Hang Ah broke down in front of Jae Ha. I was like "Please, Jae Ha say something!" I was so disappointed when he didn't but I guess he will eventually.

I'm sooo shaking about what's going to happen with Jae Ha or what they are planning..

The princess and the soldier are also cute.. -.-
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Apr 30, 2012

Some comic relief...

"Ah, this punk looks really ugly." I laughed when Inspector Jang said that, especially since he's no eyecandy himself...lol



I think I'm only still watching this because of the cute moments they do have together and at least, Lee Han Wie & Kim Kwang Gyu, both of them are good actors and do comic relief really well.



The pace is still very, very slow...And there has been no biting on screen.
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Apr 30, 2012

That was really unexpected!!!

Wow, the pregnacy was really unexpected!

I'm glad that some issues were cleared BUT so many new questions arose.

I absolutely agree with all who has already reviewed this episode so I'm not gonna repeat it all.

Really interesting, can't wait for the next episode for sure... :D
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Apr 30, 2012

Slow...

This drama is very slow moving. I don't really like it yet, but I can't stop watching for some reason. Maybe I'm hoping one of them will bite someone...soon?
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Apr 30, 2012

I hate that secretary!!!

Why does he have to lie so much ?? I hate how he messes the things even more up.

I feel sorry for Hang Ah.. Jae Ha too actually, but I hate that he sent her away...

Ahhhh,,, it so annoys me how's everything so messed up, so I can't wait for the end...
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Apr 30, 2012

The WOC team appear again!

Good to see North's WOC team united again to save Jae Ha. Though I cringe when see Hang Ah flied to the carousel wears skirt! (and have hero's pose up there) I kind of wish seeing Jae Ha fight with Hang Ah, remembering he were part of WOC team too instead of just froze and watch Hang Ah fight for him. Also all WOC team work together again, to show they haven't lost their bond.

Kim Bong Gu gone mad! Haha Nice job, your majesty! You can make that lunatic bastard angry. One step forward.

Oh, and is that Eun Shi Kyung dozed because of the princess?? Its time for their loveline. Hope their cute relationship can show more in future episodes.

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Apr 30, 2012

They kissed!

Omo!! I still can't get over the kiss. I won't complain if Yoochun really date her after this episode (also seeing his tweet and how he always into older woman). That last scene where thay kissed so emotionally with the beach background was so beautiful. But why Lee Gak not reveal that Park Ha is BuYong rencarnation? I think those clue is enough for him to realize it.

Mimi and Becky always appear when Park Ha want to leave, this time its Mimi that show her affection. But I kind of hope they show Mimi's crush to Manbo when they gather discussing 'bout Lee Gak n Park Ha.

I still didn't like Tae Moo's angry expression, its exaggerated I think. And Sena never fail to make us mad. Everything she did both to Tae Moo, Tae Yong or Park Ha always make me want to kick her from my screen. Glad that Tae Moo finally uncover Sena-ParkHa family twist. When Sena agree with Tae Moo plan, I hope Chairman Jang will reveal the truth n make Sena down.

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