Jotei Kaoruko女帝 薫子 – Release April 10

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Japan Drama Story:
Nishimura Saya (Kiritani Mirei) 桐谷美玲 becomes a Ginza hostess right after graduating high school. Her intention is to find her long lost mother who used to work in a nightclub call Kaoruko. Minamino Miki (Kurokawa Tomoka) 黒川智花 at the same time also decided to become a Ginza hostess right after graduating high school. Her intention is to find her long lost father. The only clue that both of them has is a mysterious lady name Kaoruko which has the same title with the nightclub. In order to achieve their goal, they need to become number one Ginza hostess so that they can make use of the resources. Thus both of them compete for the number one title of Ginza hostess.

Feelings and comments:
If you watched the previous series of Jotei 4 years ago, I’m sure you’ll be familiar with the type of story presented in this drama. Instead of having one, this drama has two starters who aim to achieve the number one title of Ginza hostess. As both of them have different personality and characteristics, viewers are able to see a comparison of dealing with things differently.
    Both of the main characters are new faces but I think that doesn’t matter because the main focus is the story. The story of the training and obstacles they need to face in order to become number one Ginza hostess is fascinating. It is interesting because you don’t get to learn that from school. Although the story is much like the ugly duckling which turns out to be a swan at the end, it begins with little swan instead of ugly duckling.

Things that caught my eyes:
Obviously beauty and fashion is the most eyes capturing point in this drama. But still the different style of game played by both girls draws my attention.

Japan Drama Rating:
Interesting to watch. This is another similar drama just like Jotei but with a different story. Again this is another story about how a girl survives the world of hostess and became success at the end. Well, in this drama there are two girls actually.

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TV series, Original Soundtrack, Special
Drama Theme Song: Freedom by GIRL NEXT DOOR

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Unubore Dekaうぬぼれ刑事 – Release July 10

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Japan Drama Story:
Unubore(Nagase Tomoya)長瀬智也 is a talented police detective but never did get promoted to higher rank. There hasn’t been any improvement in his career because he always falls in love with ladies around him including criminal suspect. Although he always prioritizes his love life and flirting with females while investigating cases, he still able to solve cases and capture the criminal. His closings are a bit unusual, shinning, romantic and funny. Plus most of the ladies he falls in love eventually turn out to be criminals. Thus he always presented a choice for the ladies to either marry him or arrested by him.

Feelings and comments:
Honestly, I think the whole drama is a joke. Well, I meant almost every single moment in the drama is fills with jokes and humor. The problem is that most of time the plots aren’t really that funny. I suppose the words over exaggerate can be best describe this drama. Although this is a comedy drama, but still the crimes illustrated are reasonable. Throughout the entire drama, Unubore(Nagase Tomoya)長瀬智也 acting and facial expression really stands out a lot compare to other actors. He actually did remind me of the popular actor Jim Carrey. The drama has a strong list of guest stars and some of them are actually very popular. Unfortunately it is still unable to increase much point for the drama. I think the effects can better if this is a serious criminal investigation drama as some of the guest stars are not comedian.

Things that caught my eyes:
The white suit which Unubore(Nagase Tomoya)長瀬智也 puts on when creaking the case really stands out. The drama also invites lots of popular actors as their guest stars.

Japan Drama Rating:
Fun to watch. No doubt this is an investigation detective drama, but the script is specially written to focus on crazy hilarious jokes and humor.

Purchase:
2010 Japanese Drama: Conceited Detective w/ Eng Sub

Drama Theme Song: NaNaNa (Taiyou nante Irane) TOKIO
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Drama Insert Song: Ichiban Kirei na Watashi o by Nakashima Mika

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Natsu no Koi wa Nijiiro ni Kagayaku 夏の恋は虹色に輝く– Release July 10

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Japan Drama Story:
Kusunoki Taiga (Matsumoto Jun) 松本潤 is the second child of a famous actor in Japan. His dream since a child is to become a famous actor just like his father. Right after graduated from college, he begins his acting career with the help of his father. Although he managed to appear in variety shows but he never did landed in any leading role neither in drama nor movie. While spending most of his free time skydiving, he met a girl name Kitamura Shiori (Takeuchi Yuko) 竹内結子, a beautiful cheerful girl who captures his heart instantly.
Feelings and comments:
This is another romantic drama with lots of comedy within. Honestly this is the type of drama I like best. It’s really heart comforting with jokes all around. The story is very simple but the way that it kept the profile and details of each character until the very last minute triggers everybody’s curiosity. I just get a feeling that says “If you want to know more about this character, then stay tune.” But the biggest catch in this drama is Kitamura Shiori (Takeuchi Yuko) 竹内結子. There isn’t much information reveal in the first episode but her action, personality and the child did create enough curiosity to capture viewers’ interest. Once you continue to watch the drama, the interaction between Kusunoki Taiga (Matsumoto Jun) 松本潤 and Kitamura Shiori (Takeuchi Yuko) 竹内結子 will become the main entertainment.

Things that caught my eyes:
The famous quote which Kusunoki Taiga (Matsumoto Jun) 松本潤’ s father speaks a lot kept my mind busy for some time. The quote is about life and I like the last couple of words “Happy, Happy”.

Japan Drama Rating:
Worth watching. A simple love story about a young man struggling to build his acting career meets a cheerful girl who is a loyal fan of his father. The story is simple but it’s the chemistry between the couple forms the best scene in this drama.

Purchase:
2010 Japanese Drama : Natsu No Koi Wa Nijiiro Ni Kagayaku w/ English Subtitle, NATSU NO KOI WA NIJIIRO NI KAGAYAKU OST,Original Soundtrack

Drama Theme Song: Love Rainbow by Arashi

Drama Insert Song: Please Stay With Me by YUI

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Gold – Release July 10

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Japan Drama Story:
Saotome Yuri (Amami Yuki) 天海祐希 is a successful career woman who owns businesses involves sports and beautician. She is also a well known icon who often appears on mass media influencing the life style of many people. Saotome Yuri (Amami Yuki) 天海祐希 has four children and three of them have the athletic ability to win gold medal in Olympic. The father of the children is a wrestling gold medalist winner but has been staying separated from the family. The children have inherited the ability of a gold medalist champion and Saotome Yuri (Amami Yuki) 天海祐希 has intended to raise them as champions. It has been the intention or mission of Saotome Yuri (Amami Yuki) 天海祐希 to fulfill the dream of her brother to reach for gold but who died in an accident. She has trained and prepared her children well as potential gold medalist winner but she has not been successful in playing the role of a mother.

Feelings and comments:
The first impression given from the first episode is enough to convince me to finish the whole series. There are at least 3 of my favorite actors in the drama and each of them has strong personality, characteristic and important role in the drama. The story is not so special or unique but it does create a stage or platform for the actors to perform and shows their strong characteristic.
    This drama really motivates people with lots of information on career building, entrepreneurship, achieving the best and fighting to reach our goals. You’ll get lots of guide from Saotome Yuri (Amami Yuki) 天海祐希 on what it takes to become a successful career woman and the so call mother. Although lots of her methods on managing her family and the role of a mother is a bit extreme and practical but still she faces lots of problems which normal family has. There is an opposite mother figure in the drama which you can compare and see the differences.
    In this drama we can see a strong side of a career woman and a soft side of family mother. That means the main focus of this drama will be on Saotome Yuri (Amami Yuki) 天海祐希.
Things that caught my eyes:
I suppose the interaction between Secretary Nikura Rika (Nagasawa Masami) 長澤まさみ and Saotome Yuri (Amami Yuki) 天海祐希 is the most interesting and attractive part within this drama. Especially when the Secretary successfully gets to her boss, that’s a relieve feeling.

Japan Drama Rating:
Worth watching. The strong talented casts are enough to keep me watching this drama till the end. Although the story of the drama is simple but the interaction between the characters stand out unique.

Purchase:
2010 Japanese Drama : Gold w/ English Subtitle, Original Soundtrack

Drama Theme Song: Wildflower by SUPERFLY

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