The series was funny, but the main couple Kamon Hiro (played by Amami Yuki) and her first love, Himura Chouji (played by the always wonderful Sawamura Ikki) are as irritating as all hell. Hiro annoyed me as I was never sure if she was actually a lesbian or not - bisexual or not, or even just wanting to be with the other woman in a platonic way (there never seemed to be any sexual attraction or physical affection as such between the two) because of wanting a family of her own.
Likewise with Chouji - I was often irritated because I was never sure if he was really gay or not - or even if he was bisexual or not. Was he truly gay and unable or unwilling to let her move forward without him; or bisexual and truly loved her but couldn't understand his own bisexuality? NEITHER of the main couple come out of this drama well; their partners are the ones you will be rooting for and the ending is left disappointingly open as how it will FINALLY end.
The dithering of Hiro an Chouji just hurts so many innocent people that it was hard to like them and you certainly did not sympathise with them - all their problems were really self inflicted. They really appeared to not to want the other one to be happy without them; and this was ESPECIALLY relevant with Chouji; It IS funny, but it also makes you wonder about the selfishness of some people too.
Orange was the best for me as it had the most hopeful ending compared to the other two. I agree about Tada, kimi wo aishiteru - whilst not a tearjerker in the strictest sense as the ending was so highlighted so early, it was the sort of movie that really shook you and stayed with you for a while after it ended. I certainly didn't find it uplifting, but it was most definitely beautifully, and tragically, haunting.
I did like Chonmage Purin but, as with a lot of these time slip dramas where the 'out of time' lead (either gender) has to return 'home', the ending was less than satisfying, especially as it didn't finish as so many viewers hoped it would. I know Japan adores open ended dramas and dramas where honour and duty wins out over romantic love (which I think is often seen as less 'worthy' than the others), but really some dramas make it annoying more than uplifting. Whilst I liked Chonmage Purin, it's not one I've rewatched more than once or twice.
So Orange was the best of the three for me - a live action of a manga and anime so that was a win immediately. The cast was as good as the other two but this time it was a story that had a better ending; more hopeful and more likely to end well for all concerned, even if we didn't see the whole ending. That did leave you feeling better about life, whereas I'm not so sure that Tada, kimi wo aishiteru did.
Anyone know what's happened to the drama sites? Kissasian is struggling to stream apparently, and I've…
Thanks Sunny - I see they're back up, but a lot of the site isn't working. Search, etc. Still, at least they're back. :) Thanks for the links. Also KA is back pretty much as before so hopefully all three will keep going for now. I really wish East Asian tv companies would let them stream because people like me watch them and then buy our favourites on DVD, so they MAKE money in the end. smhs
Anyone know what's happened to the drama sites? Kissasian is struggling to stream apparently, and I've…
Thanks for the info LiB, I'll take a look. I wonder what the hell's happened to them all though - KA is barely working and DN and DC are completely gone. :(
Anyone know what's happened to the drama sites? Kissasian is struggling to stream apparently, and I've not been able to get on dramanice and dramacool for days now.ks something afoot? Getting a bit sad as I only really have Netflix UK if they're all going to disappear.....
Is there anyone who watched Jealousy Incarnate and My Annoying Brother and thought NO WHY AGAIN?!! xD He's…
Yup, ME. I couldn't believe it. But he is brilliant at acting these roles so perhaps that's why. Oh and the kisses in JI........*blushes* The man can KISS. :)
New BTS with the director short talk in English.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIgquoy_Fig
ikr? Seriously, I thought -' Ooh BTS!! I wonder if they're doing the music?' My daughter (19) who got hooked their music just laughed like a drain when I told her.
REALLY can't wait for Full Mental Alchemist; not too bothered about any of the Jackie Chan and Steven Seagal/Mike Tyson movies - but I will definitely be watching nearly all the others (just a couple don't appeal)..
Likewise with Chouji - I was often irritated because I was never sure if he was really gay or not - or even if he was bisexual or not. Was he truly gay and unable or unwilling to let her move forward without him; or bisexual and truly loved her but couldn't understand his own bisexuality? NEITHER of the main couple come out of this drama well; their partners are the ones you will be rooting for and the ending is left disappointingly open as how it will FINALLY end.
The dithering of Hiro an Chouji just hurts so many innocent people that it was hard to like them and you certainly did not sympathise with them - all their problems were really self inflicted. They really appeared to not to want the other one to be happy without them; and this was ESPECIALLY relevant with Chouji; It IS funny, but it also makes you wonder about the selfishness of some people too.
I did like Chonmage Purin but, as with a lot of these time slip dramas where the 'out of time' lead (either gender) has to return 'home', the ending was less than satisfying, especially as it didn't finish as so many viewers hoped it would. I know Japan adores open ended dramas and dramas where honour and duty wins out over romantic love (which I think is often seen as less 'worthy' than the others), but really some dramas make it annoying more than uplifting. Whilst I liked Chonmage Purin, it's not one I've rewatched more than once or twice.
So Orange was the best of the three for me - a live action of a manga and anime so that was a win immediately. The cast was as good as the other two but this time it was a story that had a better ending; more hopeful and more likely to end well for all concerned, even if we didn't see the whole ending. That did leave you feeling better about life, whereas I'm not so sure that Tada, kimi wo aishiteru did.