I think what we need to accept though is even immortals need love and yet there's not many other immortals around, so what to do? Remain alone for eternity or fall in love with a mortal? Personally I'd choose love every time.....
I'm up for it - I've watched ALL the versions so far, including the anime, and I've read the manga. I can't stop now - even the worst one, the current Taiwanese reboot, I'm slowly wading through wincing as I go. THIS reboot has got to be better than that one!
Does he die in the end? I ask because the description says 'after a successful surgery' - but I've been caught like that before.....I rwally need a break from sad endings, so a heads up on if this is a sad ending movie would be genuinely appreciated....
There's about three different people translating it at the moment on Wattpad - I'd recommend Anne Noh's overall as she really explains things as she translates if she can't find an equivalent English word.
I'll give the same advice here that I did on the Korean poll - You can seem to pick two - so be heartless and remember which ones you sobbed at (and how many boxes of tissues, bottles of water and blocks of chocolate were consumed), which ones you laughed until you cried at (and obviously ALL in the RIGHT places), remember which ones you've watched over and over and over........then....HAVE AT THOSE TICK BOXES!
You can seem to pick two - so be heartless and remember which ones you sobbed at (and how many boxes of tissues, bottles of water and blocks of chocolate were consumed), which ones you laughed until you cried at (and obviously ALL in the RIGHT places), remember which ones you've watched over and over and over........then....HAVE AT THOSE TICK BOXES!
Okay so I've watched the first four episodes now and I have to admit this new Taiwanese version is horrible…
I agree with everything you've said about this reboot of the Taiwanese version - BUT for me the Thai one was actually my second overall favourite (the original Taiwanese version being first mainly because of season 2).
I liked that the Thai story was slightly different in that the second lead was a GENUINE threat to TenTen for Taliw and that, although they followed the giste of the original story, it was clear TenTen had feelings for Taliw from the get-go and his actions were based around his struggle to accept what his heart WANTED and what his head was telling him he SHOULD want. I'm certainly looking forward to the second Thai series - but we all have our own favourites of this wonderful story and that's what I've loved about the franchise......until now.
I think what's really crucified this version is the story has been badly written AND the actors are all rubbish (with the exception of the actor portraying Ah Jin). In the Korean version the story is still awful, BUT the actors were REALLY good - hence we now have them losing the 'worst adaptation of ItaKiss' title so early on.
However, it seems that we fans can rest easy that the classics - the Japanese and Taiwanese (original) versions - will clearly NEVER be bettered; and the 'new kids on the block' - the Thai and Korean versions - will now NEVER fall to the bottom. For me the list of preference goes (with 1 being the best and 5 the worst) - 1. Taiwanese version; 2. Thai version; 3. Japanese version; 4. Korean version (which seems almost sweet and loving in comparison to this new one!) and 5. (Reboot) Taiwanese version.......
However, as a long time fan of these franchise (read mangas and watched anime too; as I'm sure most of us have). I do feel somewhat betrayed by the makers of this reboot because, as you so rightly said, they've just made it obvious they're there to exploit we fans and our love for this franchise and NOTHING more. }:'(
Finished the first 3 eps and hmm... First impression, not sure if this adaption will bring anything new to the…
The male lead already seems to have 'phoned in' his own role as he comes across as just UTTERLY BORED. Why take the role if you really didn't want it that much? It's just a kick in teeth of the fans who genuinely love it. Even the Korean ACTORS did the best with THEIR version, even though the writing was HORRIBLE.
Okay so I've watched the first four episodes now and I have to admit this new Taiwanese version is horrible - they've basically copied the KOREAN version down to the last detail, so of course 'Irie-kun' comes across as a total and utter DIPSTICK with NO redeeming features; you get the feeling he genuinely LOATHES this version of 'Kotoko', so how they're now going to promote a romance between them later beats me. I mean he really HATES her.
They've got a VERY handsome second lead (called Ah-jin in this version too, which was nice) he COULD'VE (and, to me at least, SHOULD'VE) been the lead; he has the looks to be haughty and cool - the actual male lead just looks and sounds completely BORED (no matter what the scene). Sadly, as with the Korean one, the second lead is (so far) just the 'comic relief'. The ONLY one who is ANY good in this is the actor playing the Second Lead 'Ah Jin'. HE deserves a medal and an Asian Oscar for just ENDURING this hell; let alone for his acting abilities.
NONE of the friendships feel believable; not between the dads or the schoolgirls; the fatherly love for is daughter is also lacking and the nutjob mother is also less nice and more than a LOT creepy given her reasons for wanting the usual marriage.
The father is NOT even a chef, so make Ah Jin wanting to be one UTTERLY pointless. It's like the writers are so angry at fans for only wanting a third series with the original Taiwanese cast, that they weren't satisfied with just following a bad version (which actually looks GOOD now in comparison to this MESS), but they wanted to RIP out ALL that made the show so cute and lovable so they could them flip we the fans the middle digit.
But the worst of it is that, whilst with the other versions, the 'Irie-kun's' have some reason of sorts to be the way they are with their female lead, this version chooses to follow the Korean version where he just hates, belittles and bullies her because he wants to and finds it fun - but there's a maliciousness to it, that wasn't even there in the Korean version, which stumps me if they're trying to promote a 'romance'.
The little brother in this one is slightly older than the other versions (he's already in grade 3) and is portrayed as very bright too - the only thing is he still ACTS like the other version who were in grade 2 and below (dependent on age) by sticking his tongue out and pulling faces; so he just comes across as emotionally retarded (like his brother) for no real reason. Oh but there is a little twist in this version as to why 'Irie-kun's' mother wants them to marry - and you will NEVER guess it in a month of Sundays; I couldn't have in a century of them! LOL!
I was so, SO disappointed of ALL the versions the reboot could've followed - not least their OWN country's which was one of the best adaptations, if not THE best - they chose the very WORST one. :(
I'm going to persevere with it until the end (18 episodes finishing at the end of Jan 2017), but I really don't think we fans of the original Tainwan series have a lot to be worried about - nor do any fans of the other versions....
I even think the Korean one MIGHT be losing it's 'The Worst Adaptation of ALL' title because the male lead in this just seems so BORED and completely APATHETIC in every scene. It's almost as if he thinks this drama has been done so many times, so why bother to 'act'- just turn up, say the lines and leave..... if he's asked to 'give emotion' - he just bombs out some serious HATE to the female lead and them goes back to 'bored'. .Give me the other versions (especially Taiwan, Thai and Japanese (in that order) any time.)
I am now going back to Netflix to watch the Japanese version again to soothe my sore heart. T-T <<-- these are black and bitter tears of my sour disappointment......
It's currently on dramacool, but UNsubbed......does anyone know of a subbed version? EDIT: Just logged on…
I actually tried because I KNOW how many people want to see it too. But Netflix won't let me......no matter what I do. However, for those in the UK who can access Netflix, it's at least an option. I will keep looking to see if available subbed elsewhere for the non UK dwellers though. Sorry, I couldn't dl it though, I really tried. :(
EDIT:- I found a link on youtube - you have to sign up, but it APPEARS to be working and in HD. I can't tell if subbed though.......good luck. I'll keep looking, though......
Anyone know what's happened to KissAsian - it went down for two or three days and now it's vanished…
Agreed - Kissmanga is definitely working, but no one's sure if the kissanime that's around (and looking spookily like the usual one) is genuine or a fake. I joined it, but you can't really navigate it very well....I'd advise avoiding it for now.
I liked that the Thai story was slightly different in that the second lead was a GENUINE threat to TenTen for Taliw and that, although they followed the giste of the original story, it was clear TenTen had feelings for Taliw from the get-go and his actions were based around his struggle to accept what his heart WANTED and what his head was telling him he SHOULD want. I'm certainly looking forward to the second Thai series - but we all have our own favourites of this wonderful story and that's what I've loved about the franchise......until now.
I think what's really crucified this version is the story has been badly written AND the actors are all rubbish (with the exception of the actor portraying Ah Jin). In the Korean version the story is still awful, BUT the actors were REALLY good - hence we now have them losing the 'worst adaptation of ItaKiss' title so early on.
However, it seems that we fans can rest easy that the classics - the Japanese and Taiwanese (original) versions - will clearly NEVER be bettered; and the 'new kids on the block' - the Thai and Korean versions - will now NEVER fall to the bottom. For me the list of preference goes (with 1 being the best and 5 the worst) - 1. Taiwanese version; 2. Thai version; 3. Japanese version; 4. Korean version (which seems almost sweet and loving in comparison to this new one!) and 5. (Reboot) Taiwanese version.......
However, as a long time fan of these franchise (read mangas and watched anime too; as I'm sure most of us have). I do feel somewhat betrayed by the makers of this reboot because, as you so rightly said, they've just made it obvious they're there to exploit we fans and our love for this franchise and NOTHING more. }:'(
They've got a VERY handsome second lead (called Ah-jin in this version too, which was nice) he COULD'VE (and, to me at least, SHOULD'VE) been the lead; he has the looks to be haughty and cool - the actual male lead just looks and sounds completely BORED (no matter what the scene). Sadly, as with the Korean one, the second lead is (so far) just the 'comic relief'. The ONLY one who is ANY good in this is the actor playing the Second Lead 'Ah Jin'. HE deserves a medal and an Asian Oscar for just ENDURING this hell; let alone for his acting abilities.
NONE of the friendships feel believable; not between the dads or the schoolgirls; the fatherly love for is daughter is also lacking and the nutjob mother is also less nice and more than a LOT creepy given her reasons for wanting the usual marriage.
The father is NOT even a chef, so make Ah Jin wanting to be one UTTERLY pointless. It's like the writers are so angry at fans for only wanting a third series with the original Taiwanese cast, that they weren't satisfied with just following a bad version (which actually looks GOOD now in comparison to this MESS), but they wanted to RIP out ALL that made the show so cute and lovable so they could them flip we the fans the middle digit.
But the worst of it is that, whilst with the other versions, the 'Irie-kun's' have some reason of sorts to be the way they are with their female lead, this version chooses to follow the Korean version where he just hates, belittles and bullies her because he wants to and finds it fun - but there's a maliciousness to it, that wasn't even there in the Korean version, which stumps me if they're trying to promote a 'romance'.
The little brother in this one is slightly older than the other versions (he's already in grade 3) and is portrayed as very bright too - the only thing is he still ACTS like the other version who were in grade 2 and below (dependent on age) by sticking his tongue out and pulling faces; so he just comes across as emotionally retarded (like his brother) for no real reason. Oh but there is a little twist in this version as to why 'Irie-kun's' mother wants them to marry - and you will NEVER guess it in a month of Sundays; I couldn't have in a century of them! LOL!
I was so, SO disappointed of ALL the versions the reboot could've followed - not least their OWN country's which was one of the best adaptations, if not THE best - they chose the very WORST one. :(
I'm going to persevere with it until the end (18 episodes finishing at the end of Jan 2017), but I really don't think we fans of the original Tainwan series have a lot to be worried about - nor do any fans of the other versions....
I even think the Korean one MIGHT be losing it's 'The Worst Adaptation of ALL' title because the male lead in this just seems so BORED and completely APATHETIC in every scene. It's almost as if he thinks this drama has been done so many times, so why bother to 'act'- just turn up, say the lines and leave..... if he's asked to 'give emotion' - he just bombs out some serious HATE to the female lead and them goes back to 'bored'. .Give me the other versions (especially Taiwan, Thai and Japanese (in that order) any time.)
I am now going back to Netflix to watch the Japanese version again to soothe my sore heart. T-T <<-- these are black and bitter tears of my sour disappointment......
EDIT:- I found a link on youtube - you have to sign up, but it APPEARS to be working and in HD. I can't tell if subbed though.......good luck. I'll keep looking, though......
http://shows.4kuhdpro.com/?action=tv&id=68775-1-1