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I've been wondering whether they were trying to make the kiwi part of the sausage in-joke. That is, kiwis being oval shaped and hairy (wink wink), but I don't know why they couldn't just stick with the sausage line of joke.

I'm not against a novel being adjusted (so to speak) when it's translated on to the screen, so long as there is some reason or rhyme to the change. But what did changing to a kiwi achieve in the end?

Oh dear. I hope this isn't one of things where, once it's pointed out, from now on you'll always notice it. I'd hate to have ruined it for you. ><

Yeah. Slightly muffled enunciation. Kinda bland intonation. It's not to say I wouldn't like such a dopey sounding voice in a close friend. It's very soothing. But that's precisely the problem. A voice that'll send me off to a sound sleep better than a cup of camomile tea isn't exactly the voice I'd expect in a daring young protagonist.

It's just my opinion, and as apocalib mentioned 'to each their own'. It's not stopping me from enjoying the series.

Edit:
A good comparison is the voice of the character of the Master. Clear. Concise. Infused with ... I don't what the best word is... but infused with sufficient dramatic intent to be interesting and not send me off to sleep.

All you had to do is ask!

I have a vague recollection reading a translated article of a director (or some similar position) who was had hired Xiao Zhan before The Untamed came out and had become famous.

When I say vague, I mean vague. I don't have much confidence in my memory.

"....so I'm not sure which early work you are referring to...."

I reserve the right to be utterly wrong.

; )

It seemed to get a bit better and be a little less like someone speaking after they'd suffered a concussion after the 1 episode had past. Maybe I'm adapting. ^^

:/

hmmm

Well I did hear this was like, one of his first acting gigs or something aong those lines, and I'm only 2 episodes in, so we'll see how it goes along as it gets further into the story. ^^

Mind, I don't speak Chinese, this is purely IMHO from the voice.

It's completely lacklustre. Bland. There's no character in it. More than that, he sounds like he'd have difficulty with an IQ test. It sounds like he's got half his throat closed, or has a cold and not only has his nasal passages blocked, but is just about knocked out from the cold meds.

Just IMHO.

Edit : Someone please tell me this isn't Xiao Zhan's actual speaking voice. I can't believe it.

Just ... dreadful voice acting choice for Tang Fan

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Have never read the source material. Loved the series as it is.

What plot holes are you referring to?

Totally a quality series. ^^

Would've been great situational comedy set up though, you gotta admit.

If you're looking for bromance stories I highly recommend Sleuth of Ming Dynasty.

Stories don't have to be about OTP romantic relationships, they can be about other things.

Yes, it's worth it.

It's not a romance really, though you can read between the lines with some characters if you've a mind to.

It could be said it's a romance not of sexual love, but a romance of the relationships built, the growth developed and the trials overcome through specifically the world of online gaming, and competition.

Because it's not a romance it's not really a ML + FL story, however bonding is built with new relationships, and reflected upon by reviewing past relationship history of existing relationships (again, by relationship I'm not referring to the sexual kind).

I think it's also more because of her actions rather than dialogue. Of which I'm a fan of. (Of using visual actions in TV series rather than heavily relying on dialogue to tell viewers whats going on.) Having series' characters always telling me the plot and the character's feelings gets boring. Much prefer they act it out using their visual medium to it's fullest.

Meineke mentioned 'The Wolf', which is on my to watch list, looks really good.

It's hard to know what to suggest without knowing what elements of this story you like and what you've already watched, but in general if you like this one I'd suggest you try:
Maiden Holmes
Legend of Fuyao
Princess Silver
Handsome Siblings
Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain
Qing Qing Zi Jin
The Legends
The Romance of Hua Rong
Under the Power

I would describe her more stoic, not detached. 'Still waters run deep' as they say.

He's excellent in Princess Silver.

No no mate, you're good. I was saying, I was about to get all expectant of being able to watch Immortality really soon, and would've been excessively anxious waiting for it to screen. Now I know it's not soon, I won't be getting my hopes up unnecessarily. So ... really ... thank you :D

Can anyone help me understand the random dolphin noises?

I dunno. I get kind of sick of most male leads having the same voice. Hearing a male lead with a different voice is more interesting. I mean, it's a country of a few billion in population, surely they've got more vocal talent than 'the big 4'.