Hi, don't get me wrong but I don't agree with this statement of yours:"I don't care much about romance and romcoms,…
Opps I thought you were talking about recent dramas....older dramas are definitely different,...even some people who love Kdramas nowadays came from watching it....but in reality there are too little (if any) dramas like that produced in recent years...
As for me, the main attraction of Jdramas is the wide range of genre and the ability to not involve romance at all while keep the drama entertaining until the end...and I don't see Jdramas have failed yet in this aspect...it's just that we need to carefully select the right drama
I guess when it comes to be accepted internationally, it is up to the ability of viewers to relate to situation and action in a drama....Even though I don't watch Kdrama "in full", I could see that the story/situation/action/joke/villain-level presented in a drama is more easier to be followed by anyone right on the first time....in other words it follows everyone logic...even my mom has no problem watching it and she is 70++
That is not usually the case for Jdrama...many dramas are difficult for beginner ๐ ๐ ...it may need some time to get used to...but once you get into it, you will find its charm...and because it doesn't (usually) conform to everyone logic, it makes Jdrama unique and open a new perspective for me
About westernization, I can't comment on the Korean as I don't really watch it....but I do worry with some Japanese production working too hard to look more western than westerner ๐ช๐ช๐ช....recent example being Naked Director S2, where most of insert songs are in English...there was scene of driving with big car in highway that look like highway in US..another example that caught my attention is Followers... in addition to having setting that doesn't feel real (to Japan), actors acted more western in this drama and tried to portray "freedom lifestyle" as in the west
I've spent more than 13 years watching Japanese dramas to the point that I've seen most of those that I was interested…
Hi, don't get me wrong but I don't agree with this statement of yours: "I don't care much about romance and romcoms, about school or young adults love stories, yet it seems like most viewers are drawn to Jdramas precisely because of that."
The fact is, Jdramas are well known for not doing so good in these genres in comparison to K and C dramas...so I doubt that is why people are drawn to it...
But I do agree most people love romance (not only in Asian dramas)...and because of that they usually tend to be disappointed with Jdramas as most of the time Jdramas don't mix romance into other genres...
Now you make me curious...I guess I will give this a try since it's manga adaptation and it sounds more like a midnight drama than a plot oriented drama....the bad news is I have to watch it RAW ๐
I only realized that there were 2 specials...I only watched 1 of the specials but not sure which one as the synopsis sounded almost the same...๐๐
My favorite from the list is Oguri Shun...because he is the kind of actor that's willing to pick up any roles and doesn't stuck with 1 type of image...
Other than that, Fukushi Sota and Sato Takeru are both having greater potential but they are not my favorite because they always portray the same image (even with different roles)
Not listed but worth to be checked out by anyone who's new to Jdrama: Suda Masaki, Kamiki Ryunosuke, Takeuchi Ryoma
I gave it 8.5 for entertainment value. It is kind of movie that makes you feel worth the money after leaving the cinema even though the story was straightforward and a bit predictable. The amount of action and emotion it offered was enough for anyone to enjoy it.
**Side Note** Might not suitable for those who don't like romanticism of bad guy....although I personally think it was done in a fair manner without overly boasting on the crime they did...it's simply the POV of a yakuza and the people alike
Highly recommended drama! I also made a compilation of the hidden ใใฎใใฉใใฏใใฃใฏใทใงใณใงใ if anyone interested. Please do not open the link if you haven't watched this drama yet. https://kisskh.at/profile/TimiZero/feeds/jwA8osj
Kinda weird there was romance. I mean if there isn't any there is not much difference in the plot . There was…
My take on the kiss scene
Before the kiss (when Ryuji was still not in the room)...Kurumi saw the career path form where Ryuji wrote Surgeon as his choice...then we have that flashback of Kurumi parodying DoctorX...which means she too wants to become surgeon....
Having one sided feeling (or even if they got into relationship) will interfere with her considering Ryuji will also be in the same department...so she decided to move on thus the goodbye kiss
Overall a nice career-centered drama. It's a mix of comedy, life and character growth. The vibe of the drama was mostly easy-going it could be easily mistaken as a lame comedy show especially during the first few episodes....but at times it really tackled the life-related matter masterfully. There were also some good quotes throughput the drama that could give inspiration to those who just started their career (not only in medical field).
On the downside, the drama didn't focus that much on other interns except the main character (Alan). Some of the plots also need to be interpreted by viewers themself as the writer left it hanging without more explanation.
Disappointed with the fact that the drama didn't explore the 5 Meter Radius concept it's been selling...at the end of the day I was left clueless by the metaphor...they could've simply gave a more bland title like "Fumin the Reporter with her Colleagues and Boyfriend" since that is what the drama is all about in a nutshell
Pity Yua....her character was left out unresolved at the end...I wonder how long she will serve her time in prison...lucky she's in Japan so killing someone for the first time won't be given death sentence...or maybe I am wrong?
This drama is a worth watch! Besides hikikomori, it also focus on truancy problem around middle school students which often been neglected by adults. Too bad it only has 5 episodes. 8.5/10
Wow what a surprise...I wasn't sure whether to watch this or not worrying it would be repetitive but I was totally wrong!! I'm glad i did watch this! This season is refreshing despite being a school drama...maybe because of that TBS business drama style? IDK....but I must say it's so addictive you couldn't resist to watch all episodes in one go And I think it is also watchable even if you have not seen the first season 8.5/10 for me
Great finale for an amazing sequel. I know it's easy to say the OG cast/drama was great and all because of nostalgia…
Yeah me too...I like this season better than the first. 1. We could see more of the "bike gang" side of Sakuragi Sensei 2. The story feels less formulaic/episodic thanks to the TBS Ikeido Jun's business drama style of production 3. Some kickass action during the first episode 4. Very addictive where you would feel like want to watch next episode immediately
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As for me, the main attraction of Jdramas is the wide range of genre and the ability to not involve romance at all while keep the drama entertaining until the end...and I don't see Jdramas have failed yet in this aspect...it's just that we need to carefully select the right drama
I guess when it comes to be accepted internationally, it is up to the ability of viewers to relate to situation and action in a drama....Even though I don't watch Kdrama "in full", I could see that the story/situation/action/joke/villain-level presented in a drama is more easier to be followed by anyone right on the first time....in other words it follows everyone logic...even my mom has no problem watching it and she is 70++
That is not usually the case for Jdrama...many dramas are difficult for beginner ๐ ๐ ...it may need some time to get used to...but once you get into it, you will find its charm...and because it doesn't (usually) conform to everyone logic, it makes Jdrama unique and open a new perspective for me
About westernization, I can't comment on the Korean as I don't really watch it....but I do worry with some Japanese production working too hard to look more western than westerner ๐ช๐ช๐ช....recent example being Naked Director S2, where most of insert songs are in English...there was scene of driving with big car in highway that look like highway in US..another example that caught my attention is Followers... in addition to having setting that doesn't feel real (to Japan), actors acted more western in this drama and tried to portray "freedom lifestyle" as in the west
"I don't care much about romance and romcoms, about school or young adults love stories, yet it seems like most viewers are drawn to Jdramas precisely because of that."
The fact is, Jdramas are well known for not doing so good in these genres in comparison to K and C dramas...so I doubt that is why people are drawn to it...
But I do agree most people love romance (not only in Asian dramas)...and because of that they usually tend to be disappointed with Jdramas as most of the time Jdramas don't mix romance into other genres...
Other than that, Fukushi Sota and Sato Takeru are both having greater potential but they are not my favorite because they always portray the same image (even with different roles)
Not listed but worth to be checked out by anyone who's new to Jdrama:
Suda Masaki, Kamiki Ryunosuke, Takeuchi Ryoma
**Side Note**
Might not suitable for those who don't like romanticism of bad guy....although I personally think it was done in a fair manner without overly boasting on the crime they did...it's simply the POV of a yakuza and the people alike
I also made a compilation of the hidden ใใฎใใฉใใฏใใฃใฏใทใงใณใงใ if anyone interested. Please do not open the link if you haven't watched this drama yet.
https://kisskh.at/profile/TimiZero/feeds/jwA8osj
Before the kiss (when Ryuji was still not in the room)...Kurumi saw the career path form where Ryuji wrote Surgeon as his choice...then we have that flashback of Kurumi parodying DoctorX...which means she too wants to become surgeon....
Having one sided feeling (or even if they got into relationship) will interfere with her considering Ryuji will also be in the same department...so she decided to move on thus the goodbye kiss
On the downside, the drama didn't focus that much on other interns except the main character (Alan). Some of the plots also need to be interpreted by viewers themself as the writer left it hanging without more explanation.
8/10
This season is refreshing despite being a school drama...maybe because of that TBS business drama style? IDK....but I must say it's so addictive you couldn't resist to watch all episodes in one go
And I think it is also watchable even if you have not seen the first season
8.5/10 for me
1. We could see more of the "bike gang" side of Sakuragi Sensei
2. The story feels less formulaic/episodic thanks to the TBS Ikeido Jun's business drama style of production
3. Some kickass action during the first episode
4. Very addictive where you would feel like want to watch next episode immediately