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[dorama] GYABOOOO~!!!
I'd heard about this quite a while ago (it was one of the most anticipated doramas of the Autumn 2006 season), but I was skeptical. I have never liked classical music and I don't care much about orchestras. The idea of Ueno Juri and Endo Yuya appealed to me, but back then, Ueno Juri wasn't all that big for me (the way she is now, I guess, but I'll talk about her later). Anyway, I didn't realise there was so much crack involved. And you know me, I enjoy my crack. Not to mention the cast! Not only Juri and Yuya, but Hiroshi Tamaki and Eita and Takenaka Naoto! And a whole slew of others I've enjoyed from various other shows.
Anyway, I've been thinking, and well,
I ship this:
And of course, I ship this:
But can you blame me if I'm seeing the ultimate squee in this?!?!
THEY LOOK SO GHEI IT HURTS. Especially in that second picture -- don't you think Mine looks like he just wants to ravish Chiaki then and there?! O_O
Anyway, back to this:
Someone tell me they are canon. Or at least implied canon? Even if only in the manga version? Although it'd be awesome if they're all good in the dorama too, I feel sorry for Eita, who hardly ever gets the girl. When he and Nodame first met and he went "Kawaii~" I just shook my head, and said, "Poor Eita, once again, he's not going to get the girl again." But then the story went on and Mine (Eita's character) just went on to treat Nodame as a friend, and then I saw his interactions with Kiyora, and I thought, "Hmm, maybe."
Especially since they're such a secondary-shoujo-couple type. You know, those two characters in the background, usually sidekicks (or just good friends of the main OTP) who end up having a thing for each other? Yeah, they seem like that type of couple to me. So yeah, I'm shipping them ~ ♥
Oh, also:
Takenaka Naoto makes me happy. He is the source of SO. MUCH. CRACK. His Franz Strezemann is admittedly kind of creepy and disgusting and too pervy to be true (plus what is up with the overtanned face?!) but it's Takenaka Naoto! How can you not laugh when he's on your screen?!
And, of course
I'm not as in love with him as I was when I first saw him play Ryoma in TeniMyu, but he's still adorable. And also full of SO. MUCH. CRACK. Just like in Roketto Boisu ~ ♥
More points:
- I first saw Hiroshi Tamaki in Waterboys (which, as we all know, I love -- after I ran out of Nodame episodes I proceeded to rewatch said film for the umpteenth time, and until now, I continue to be amused) where he played Afro-Mole guy Sato. I liked him there, but Holy Cow, Sato is a dozen lightyears away from Shinichi Chiaki. For one, Chiaki has over-lipstick-ed dry lips and Sato has that huge absurd mole. Heh.
- As for Ueno Juri, I saw her first in Swing Girls (which is basically the female equivalent of Waterboys, except with Big Band instead of Synchro Swimming; and okay, she was also in Orange Days, but you abrely notice her there anyway) and I really enjoyed her there. Although I didn't exactly go around looking for stuff she's been in. And then a few days earlier I saw Engine, which also had her in the cast (as the oldest of the orphans, Misae), and I also enjoyed her there. And then I went on to watch Nodame Cantabile (but not before rewatching Swing Girls right before hee) and now I love her. ♥
- The manga did not interest me before but now I want it. And I will get my hands on it. Soon. ;)
On the other hand, I know everybody is also pretty much in love with Kurosagi and all (plus I know there's a whole YAY factor with Yamapi and Horikita Maki), and while I'm more or less enjoying it, I don't find myself going gaga over it. I can't bring myself to invest, which is sad, because on paper, it seems like the sort of thing I'd enjoy.
Urgh. I just realised, what with the music relations and all: I want a BECK live action dorama. Actually a live action movie would suffice, but a dorama would be awesome. But I guess a series would be difficult, esp if it bleeds over the American tour, so yes, I'd be happy with a movie ~ ♥
Which means, this is now the list of the manga I'd really really want to see a live action version of:
01. Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge (Perfect Girl Evolution) - I have lost count of how many time I've mentioned wanting to see a live action of this. Living, breathing Kyohei and Sunako! And Oda and Morii and Yuki and Noi. BUT! Kyohei nand Sunako! Rumors of a live action actually circulated the internet last year, but feh, it turns out they were false. Or are probably false since until now nothing has come about those rumors. :/
02. Lovely Complex - Yes, I know there's a movie. I've seen it and Teppei was fuck spot on as Otani. But I'd really have preferred a series. Even if it only ran for 9 episodes I would be ecstatic. I'd love to see the whole relationship actually develop, and with better pacing.And I wouldn't mind if Fujisawa Ema is replaced, but they better keep Teppei as Atsushi.
03. Koukou Debut - Shoujo manga make the best live action series. KD would make an awesome dorama, don't you think? Especially if the right people were cast. Although for some reason Nagasawa Masami keeps playing Haruna in my head. I don't know why. o_o
04. BECK - !!!!! Like I said above, a series is preferred, but a movie would suffice. Koyuki and Maho and Taira and Sakurai and Chiba, and okay, fine, Ryusuke too -- in flesh and blood! And I know for sure the soundtrack would be awesome. (Although, despite the initial disappointment at Koyuki's voice, I already fell in love with the anime OST so it'd be hard to top that, I guess.)
05. Hanazakari no Kimitachi e - Except, you know, a Japanese adaptation this time around. ^^; (A Japanese adapation of Akuma de Sourou, then, would be something I'd also enjoy.)
06. Random Walk - !!! Or maybe Mint na Bokura? Any Yoshizumi Wataru title come to life would make me squee with joy -- and yes, I've seen the Taiwanese Marmalade Boy adaptation. This'd make the most interesting dorama though. For those who want to know, Random Walk is basically, uh, Clueless (but not so much Jane Austen's Emma), except Japanese.
07. Meitantei Conan - With an actual chibi Conan! I love Oguri Shun, but come on! Why make a Detective Conan LA adaptation only to NOT HAVE the little kid on?! Plus I also want there to be an Ai if they ever do this. You all should know how much I love Ai. Even more than I love Ran, who, actually, I don't really love. I actually don't care much for her come think of it. But Ai, I LOVE.
08. Aishiteruze Baby - Which remains one of my absolute favorites, and is the reason why I continue to stack up on Yoko Maki titles. Kippei and Kokoro and Yuzu-chan in flesh and blood? LOVE. I can even see in my head how the episodes would progress!
09. W-Pinch - !!!! Would make an interesting, funny dorama. There is SO. MUCH. CRACK. To be had if they ever tried adapting it. XD
10. I'll/Generation Basket - Well, not so much now as I think I'm more or less over this manga. But, you know, if they made a live action version, I'd definitely check it out. Although they probably won't make Hiiragi/Akane canon which just blows. Feh. >:p
10. Kareshi Kanojou no Jijyou - If only for Tonami and Sakura ~ ♥
How about you, which of your favorite manga would you want to see live action versions of?
Anyway, I've been thinking, and well,
I ship this:
And of course, I ship this:
But can you blame me if I'm seeing the ultimate squee in this?!?!
THEY LOOK SO GHEI IT HURTS. Especially in that second picture -- don't you think Mine looks like he just wants to ravish Chiaki then and there?! O_O
Anyway, back to this:
Someone tell me they are canon. Or at least implied canon? Even if only in the manga version? Although it'd be awesome if they're all good in the dorama too, I feel sorry for Eita, who hardly ever gets the girl. When he and Nodame first met and he went "Kawaii~" I just shook my head, and said, "Poor Eita, once again, he's not going to get the girl again." But then the story went on and Mine (Eita's character) just went on to treat Nodame as a friend, and then I saw his interactions with Kiyora, and I thought, "Hmm, maybe."
Especially since they're such a secondary-shoujo-couple type. You know, those two characters in the background, usually sidekicks (or just good friends of the main OTP) who end up having a thing for each other? Yeah, they seem like that type of couple to me. So yeah, I'm shipping them ~ ♥
Oh, also:
Takenaka Naoto makes me happy. He is the source of SO. MUCH. CRACK. His Franz Strezemann is admittedly kind of creepy and disgusting and too pervy to be true (plus what is up with the overtanned face?!) but it's Takenaka Naoto! How can you not laugh when he's on your screen?!
And, of course
I'm not as in love with him as I was when I first saw him play Ryoma in TeniMyu, but he's still adorable. And also full of SO. MUCH. CRACK. Just like in Roketto Boisu ~ ♥
More points:
- I first saw Hiroshi Tamaki in Waterboys (which, as we all know, I love -- after I ran out of Nodame episodes I proceeded to rewatch said film for the umpteenth time, and until now, I continue to be amused) where he played Afro-Mole guy Sato. I liked him there, but Holy Cow, Sato is a dozen lightyears away from Shinichi Chiaki. For one, Chiaki has over-lipstick-ed dry lips and Sato has that huge absurd mole. Heh.
- As for Ueno Juri, I saw her first in Swing Girls (which is basically the female equivalent of Waterboys, except with Big Band instead of Synchro Swimming; and okay, she was also in Orange Days, but you abrely notice her there anyway) and I really enjoyed her there. Although I didn't exactly go around looking for stuff she's been in. And then a few days earlier I saw Engine, which also had her in the cast (as the oldest of the orphans, Misae), and I also enjoyed her there. And then I went on to watch Nodame Cantabile (but not before rewatching Swing Girls right before hee) and now I love her. ♥
- The manga did not interest me before but now I want it. And I will get my hands on it. Soon. ;)
On the other hand, I know everybody is also pretty much in love with Kurosagi and all (plus I know there's a whole YAY factor with Yamapi and Horikita Maki), and while I'm more or less enjoying it, I don't find myself going gaga over it. I can't bring myself to invest, which is sad, because on paper, it seems like the sort of thing I'd enjoy.
Urgh. I just realised, what with the music relations and all: I want a BECK live action dorama. Actually a live action movie would suffice, but a dorama would be awesome. But I guess a series would be difficult, esp if it bleeds over the American tour, so yes, I'd be happy with a movie ~ ♥
Which means, this is now the list of the manga I'd really really want to see a live action version of:
01. Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge (Perfect Girl Evolution) - I have lost count of how many time I've mentioned wanting to see a live action of this. Living, breathing Kyohei and Sunako! And Oda and Morii and Yuki and Noi. BUT! Kyohei nand Sunako! Rumors of a live action actually circulated the internet last year, but feh, it turns out they were false. Or are probably false since until now nothing has come about those rumors. :/
02. Lovely Complex - Yes, I know there's a movie. I've seen it and Teppei was fuck spot on as Otani. But I'd really have preferred a series. Even if it only ran for 9 episodes I would be ecstatic. I'd love to see the whole relationship actually develop, and with better pacing.
03. Koukou Debut - Shoujo manga make the best live action series. KD would make an awesome dorama, don't you think? Especially if the right people were cast. Although for some reason Nagasawa Masami keeps playing Haruna in my head. I don't know why. o_o
04. BECK - !!!!! Like I said above, a series is preferred, but a movie would suffice. Koyuki and Maho and Taira and Sakurai and Chiba, and okay, fine, Ryusuke too -- in flesh and blood! And I know for sure the soundtrack would be awesome. (Although, despite the initial disappointment at Koyuki's voice, I already fell in love with the anime OST so it'd be hard to top that, I guess.)
05. Hanazakari no Kimitachi e - Except, you know, a Japanese adaptation this time around. ^^; (A Japanese adapation of Akuma de Sourou, then, would be something I'd also enjoy.)
06. Random Walk - !!! Or maybe Mint na Bokura? Any Yoshizumi Wataru title come to life would make me squee with joy -- and yes, I've seen the Taiwanese Marmalade Boy adaptation. This'd make the most interesting dorama though. For those who want to know, Random Walk is basically, uh, Clueless (but not so much Jane Austen's Emma), except Japanese.
07. Meitantei Conan - With an actual chibi Conan! I love Oguri Shun, but come on! Why make a Detective Conan LA adaptation only to NOT HAVE the little kid on?! Plus I also want there to be an Ai if they ever do this. You all should know how much I love Ai. Even more than I love Ran, who, actually, I don't really love. I actually don't care much for her come think of it. But Ai, I LOVE.
08. Aishiteruze Baby - Which remains one of my absolute favorites, and is the reason why I continue to stack up on Yoko Maki titles. Kippei and Kokoro and Yuzu-chan in flesh and blood? LOVE. I can even see in my head how the episodes would progress!
09. W-Pinch - !!!! Would make an interesting, funny dorama. There is SO. MUCH. CRACK. To be had if they ever tried adapting it. XD
10. Kareshi Kanojou no Jijyou - If only for Tonami and Sakura ~ ♥
How about you, which of your favorite manga would you want to see live action versions of?
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:raises hand sheepishly: I'll admit that was my main driving force in starting and obsessing over the series...because the ending of Nobuta left me feeling oh so very hollow. xDDD; I know what you mean though, if I wasn't in the obsessive fangirly mode that I was, I probably would'nt have enjoyed it as much as I did either. xD
Ahh live action manga adaptionsss! I totally agree with most of the stuff on your list. PGE, which I only read halfway I think, was just so much fun. and gee, I wonder how I'd feel about a LoveCom liveaction with Koike Teppei... ADJLKFJLSF I'd be all over that. I wouldn't care if they replaced the rest of the cast (actually, I'd prefer it) as long as they kept Teppei...who is the EPITOME of Otani, hands down.
Koukou Debut would also be fantastic! (Now that you mention it, she seems like she'd fit Haruna. Girly roles don't really fit her...though I may be proven wrong if she does a good job in PD) I've heard rumors of the Hanakimi LA with Maki and Ryo too...not sure how I feel about that. But I'd probably watch it for Maki anyway. xDD
I never got too far with Random Walk but I remember liking it...W-Pinch didn't have too many scanslations out either right? The one with the bi-polar personality girl? xDD
I have a feeling if they did make a Conan with little kids, it'd be this cheesy kind of affair. I don't think there are too many kids that could pull off such...maturity. I didn't like the LA special much either. Oguri Shun is awesome but he was too...nonchalant as Shinichi. That and I hate Kurokawa Tomoka. >3> I actually like Ran but I really didn't like her portrayal.
LOL I ramble too much in my comments. But ooh, I agree with person above who suggested the Land of the Blindfolded! I adore that manga and it wouldn't need cheesy special effects...and omg it's just such a cute series. I'd expect myself to be able to list more but I guess I haven't really been paying attention to anime/manga lately. Ooh, amybe Penguin Brothers? That's be neat. Oh, and those rumors about an Ouran LA! That would be cool too. 8D
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PGE would make a CRACKTASTIC dorama. And I love crack. ♥ And I think I'm probably the last person to have heard of the Maki and Ryo HanaKimi adaptation. (But, like I said above, I don't really see them in the roles. :p)
Yes, W-Pinch is the one with the girl who has split personality disorder. She was a bully as a kid, until she fell over a stairs and turned into this meek little girl. Years later, all these boys she bullied has come looking for her (to get revenge) but of course now she's just a pathetic little weakling. But then every now and then that other personality surfaces and.. yeah, well, just think of the crack possibilities! Haha
Detective Conan with actual kids would be hard to pull off, but I still kind of want to see it. :p
And Penguin Brothers!! I'd like to see a live action version of that too!! And it wouldn't be hard!! As for Land of the blindfolded (that's Mekakushi no Kuni right?) I've read some of it but not a lot, but that'd be interesting too.
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I think I can see Ryo moreso than Maki for the series, because his characters usually are the silent types? But Maki doesn't pull off bubbly too well. I love the girl but Teppan! Shoujo Akane wasn't her best work... xD;;
Ahaa, yeah, W-pinch would be awesome. I'm thinking Ueto Aya...I don't really know anyone else that plays sassy so well. xD;; But then I don't know that many female actresses... they're always outnumbered in the dramas I've seen.
Yes! Mekakushi no Kuni! xD;; I had a brain meltdown and totally forgot the Japanese title. But ohhh, it's such a good series! You should finish it :>
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Aya Ueto would do good as Arisa now that you mention it!!