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Thanks for this article, appreciate it! I'm probably a part of the Emotional bunch but I'm not very good with writing reviews. I should start learning how to write better reviews.
I read the reviews and comment section to get a better feel of the movie/drama. I'm also a part of the weird bunch, I prefer spoilers. I want to know what to expect.

Ah, I see. thanks for informing me. :)

Ah? It's said to air on Oct and no script yet? Unless the info on this is incorrect I still find that odd. LOL.

Why is the poster of the remake THIS? It still shows Takuya Kimura and Sanma... I find it odd. Is there no official poster for the remake yet?

he's always gonna be my ichiban (#1).

I like him too. He has such a nice face and he's also a great actor. I hope he explores more uncommon roles in the future. <3

I don't think there will be a sequel as Takuya Kimura doesn't like doing sequels (expect for Hero) and there are no cliff hangers... So you can watch it and enjoy it.

I'm just trying to build him up more. lol. The "older" idols seemed to not be getting enough acknowledgement these days because they are "older" even if they are better than the younger ones these days. Same goes with Kame, Jun Matsu and Shun, so I appreciate that you recommended their works.

For the Philippines, I would put in Munting Tinig (Small Voices). That one was so good and it's very touching. A story of the teacher to the barrios.

And I just want to add, I LOVE a First Love (Crazy Little Thing Called LOVE) I watch it every time I wants to feel love and cry. LOL.

Mine for Japan would be Love and Honor with Takuya Kimura though it's not from 2018. LOL.
Long post ahead....

Awards won are the following (this doesn't included nominations ONLY):
2005 Awards of the Japanese Academy
Best Supporting Actor - Takashi Sasano
Best Cinematography - Mutsuo Naganuma
Best Lighting - Takeshi Nakasu

2007 Blue Ribbon Awards
Best New Actress - Rei Dan

2007 Kinema Junpo Awards
Best Supporting Actor - Takashi Sasano
Best New Actress - Rei Dan

2007 Mainichi Film Awards
Best Supporting Actor - Takashi Sasano
Best New Talent - Rei Dan

2007 Nikkan Sports Film Awards
Yujiro Ishihara Award - Yôji Yamada
Best Supporting Actor - Takashi Sasano

2007 Shanghai International Film Festival
Best Music Score - Isao Tomita


Aside from that this movie is:
Official Selection Moscow International Film Festival
Opening Film Panorama Special Berlin International Film Festival
Official Selection Hawaii International Film Festival

Although he was nominated for numerous prestigious awards for Love and Honor, including the Japan Academy Award, his agency, Johnny & Associates, declined all nominations, though some organizations still announced him as the winner, such as the Tokyo Sports Film Awards, headed by Kitano Takeshi and Cinema Junpo. (source: https://wikimili.com/en/Takuya_Kimura)

He is talented and handsome indeed. :)

Hi, I just found out that there are only episode where they invited and had matches with olympians but it's a part of their SMAPxSMAP variet show. Unfortunately I don't have the exact detail of which episode as they have about 800++ episodes.

Wow! I wish your relationship the best. Everybody deserves such happiness.

I'll get back with you on this. I'm nit sure as well as I just started being a SMAPPIE. I really just started with Takuya without any knowledge of SMAP. I'll ask a friend who's been a smap fan longer

Has similarity yes, but not really.

Daimon Michiko of Doctor X is also a true genius in her profession and that medical drama has lots of bribery as well, but they are incomparable. LOL.

Using the same example you used. :)

Found englush subs here: https://smappiesubs.livejournal.com/2556.html

Wow! Beverly's on your list. She's a Filipina. Nice!

Nice article btw. Though I think this time Korean dramas would be more suited as all the entries were from Korea. Lol.

Should have been named and tagged Korean IMO. I was expecting to see other dramas from other countries.