I've cheated on plenty of ratings though. xD One particular drama makes me so happy, but I feel guilty when I realise I wouldn't like it half as much with a different actor and actress in those roles.
Ahh, Honey-senpai was incredibly annoying in the drama, this I do remember!
It just means we like variety. xD
xD The male lead leaving was the best part! I like those bittersweet kinds of endings though. Three versions is more than enough. xD
Actually Boris Johnson became well-known amongst the general public for appearing on a comedy panel show, back when he was still an MP. xD He plays the fool to seem harmless but he's a very clever man.
Oh, Happy New Year 9 days late!
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Sorry for the late reply. Been so busy the past few weeks.
Thank you for the confetti! The whole of London at least was celebrating with me, but I really can't remember much of it. =X I didn't get to see 47 Ronin there, but I did go to a Korean restaurant for the first time (and I also saw a Korean house in the British Museum).
To continue:
Zeni Geba's Gamagori Futaro is the first protagonist villain that comes to mind. He's beyond redemption yet pitiable. Such a character could easily become overwrought but Matsuyama Kenichi's acting was flawless.
I hope you'll enjoy Broadchurch. That kind of drama is rare for British TV these days. The build of suspense was incredible.
Yeah, I love politics (if you haven't noticed xD), but I realise it's not for everybody. I won't ever give the American House of Cards a chance. No offence to Kevin Spacey, but nobody could surpass Ian Richardson in that role.
I like Monk. It has the perfect balance of quirkiness and crime. For me to like a mystery series the detective has to be absolutely effortlessly charming. And I have high standards. xD I read a Japanese novel a while ago that had a really lovable detective, but I can't remember the title. =/
I'm not a big fan of Miranda. I actually only saw it because it was on before another sitcom I wanted to watch (which turned out to be a big disappointment anyway). I'm so awkward about comedy. My favourite ever sitcom is probably Father Ted.
If we're talking under-rated in Japanese ratings I vote Nakuna, Hara-chan.
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All off-topic, so hello.
I avoid anything starring Yamapi the moment I read it stars Yamapi. My problem with Ohkura is that I like him, so I'll probably watch any damn drama he has a lead role in. It gives me more to complain about. To be fair to both of them, they play idiots well.
I've seen more plastic faces in Korean dramas than I've ever seen on British TV (excepting TOWIE etc.). And I've seen plenty more "ugly" and older actors in leading roles in British drama than in Asian.
I prefer limited-run dramas because I hate it when the story and characters of my favourite shows get stretched beyond recognition. Japanese dramas are the perfect length.
I don't think the modern British (don't know about American) concept of variety is the same as in Asia. British variety is mostly X Factor, celebrity dancing competitions or obnoxious stand-up comics on self-congratulatory panel shows. I mean, Japan has some annoying comedians, but at least there's generally a focus to the show or some sort of interesting exchange going on. I hope old-style BBC light entertainment has a proper renaissance some day. Bruce Forsyth is clinging on for dear life, but...
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Ahh, Honey-senpai was incredibly annoying in the drama, this I do remember!
It just means we like variety. xD
xD The male lead leaving was the best part! I like those bittersweet kinds of endings though. Three versions is more than enough. xD
Actually Boris Johnson became well-known amongst the general public for appearing on a comedy panel show, back when he was still an MP. xD He plays the fool to seem harmless but he's a very clever man.
Oh, Happy New Year 9 days late!
Thank you for the confetti! The whole of London at least was celebrating with me, but I really can't remember much of it. =X I didn't get to see 47 Ronin there, but I did go to a Korean restaurant for the first time (and I also saw a Korean house in the British Museum).
To continue:
Zeni Geba's Gamagori Futaro is the first protagonist villain that comes to mind. He's beyond redemption yet pitiable. Such a character could easily become overwrought but Matsuyama Kenichi's acting was flawless.
I hope you'll enjoy Broadchurch. That kind of drama is rare for British TV these days. The build of suspense was incredible.
Yeah, I love politics (if you haven't noticed xD), but I realise it's not for everybody. I won't ever give the American House of Cards a chance. No offence to Kevin Spacey, but nobody could surpass Ian Richardson in that role.
I like Monk. It has the perfect balance of quirkiness and crime. For me to like a mystery series the detective has to be absolutely effortlessly charming. And I have high standards. xD I read a Japanese novel a while ago that had a really lovable detective, but I can't remember the title. =/
I'm not a big fan of Miranda. I actually only saw it because it was on before another sitcom I wanted to watch (which turned out to be a big disappointment anyway). I'm so awkward about comedy. My favourite ever sitcom is probably Father Ted.
I avoid anything starring Yamapi the moment I read it stars Yamapi. My problem with Ohkura is that I like him, so I'll probably watch any damn drama he has a lead role in. It gives me more to complain about. To be fair to both of them, they play idiots well.
Honestly now? But I'll be watching it as well, so...
I suppose every country has its peculiar beauty ideal.
I prefer limited-run dramas because I hate it when the story and characters of my favourite shows get stretched beyond recognition. Japanese dramas are the perfect length.
I don't think the modern British (don't know about American) concept of variety is the same as in Asia. British variety is mostly X Factor, celebrity dancing competitions or obnoxious stand-up comics on self-congratulatory panel shows. I mean, Japan has some annoying comedians, but at least there's generally a focus to the show or some sort of interesting exchange going on. I hope old-style BBC light entertainment has a proper renaissance some day. Bruce Forsyth is clinging on for dear life, but...
Well that got off-topic.