The first episode of the j-drama of HanaKimi is out. And I'm not downloading it. Why you ask, since I pretty much worship the ground that Umeda and Akiha walk on..? Well it is because I don't care enough about the japanese drama to actually take the eight parts of it and put it BACK TOGETHER AGAIN. Seriously, I don't. So if anyone on my flist is watching it.. tell me what you think, I'm very curious to know. If it gets a 15 yays out of 20.. then I will consider downloading it. But if not. Then I can't be assed.
Still Umeda/Akiha are BFF! (And I yay I still love the T-drama so very much.)
Oh yes, another happy note. A JOB INTERVIEW! FINALLY! In 45 minutes. If I have a job, then I will feel better overall about myself and have a purpose.
Good luck with the interview!
Thanks for the encouragement!
And yays on the job!
Nanba = play boy like he is to me
I'm not happy with the other 2 dorm heads.. So far I'm dissapointed and think I should give the TDrama another try... The only reason I'm watching the JDrama.. I love Shun and he is Sano.. I'm so lame X_X but yeah so far I'm really let down.. ^^; there is a lot more that is wrong with the serious.. but yeah, not by the manga at all in the first ep.. X_X
/no more posting here to annoy you X_X
Now, as for the HanaKimi JDorama..
I like Mizuki the best so far. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that her character is the most unchanged; Nakatsu and Umeda follow closely (because, come on now - it's Umeda. I'll always love him, no matter what might happen.). Sano is too bitchy, Nanba is a TWIT as opposed to being SexOnLegs-san, and Oscar didn't speak a lick of German. All the character bitching aside, I can't say I dislike it because it's still telling a story I enjoy.
As with all things, there are additions that were made to either grab the audience or pump up initial character interest. There are screaming schoolgirls and Nakatsu's given some early-on uncharacteristic angst with his grandmother passing away. We also get a lot of Kayashima and I got the impression they were trying to imply that he has a one-sided crush on Nakatsu.
Eh, I'm left feeling a little disappointed but I'll keep watching it. I can't say it's the raving glory of the Taiwanese 花樣少年少女 but it has some potential.
... but Akiha =/= woman. Dammit Japan.
I found the first episode divided only into two parts: Part 1 and Part 2.
Though I should finish "The Twelve Kingdoms" first. >.>
If you're watching the TV series, I hope you're prepared for the fact that it was abruptly cut off instead of finished for its run. : <
Also, the first of the novels has recently been translated into English - I just finished reading it and the translation (aside from nitpicks with things like spelling) is quite good considering it has TokyoPop to thank for it.
It seems like it is epic, there are added characters in the anime series which I find amusing!
I haven't read all of the books, but it's certainly on my list of things to do; I really enjoy the story. I'm glad you are becoming familiar with it! :3
I think I was sure that they turned umeda straight since the akiha is played by a lady. but he's wearing a silk t-shirt and blue/grey eye contacts *_* it's like, they want him to look gay!! I don't know anymore, that's why I am looking forward to the next episode. I don't dislike the actor anymore, he's quite charming~
but omg senri, I am speachless *_*
Oh the stuff I miss out on when I take a break from downloadables. D:
I do remember watching some of the first ep of the T-drama (or maybe just reading about it online. That should tell you how great my memory is. XD) and the girl who played Mizuki really didn't look like her. Maybe I just caught her at a bad angle though. Still gonna watch it and love it. Probably gonna watch and love the jdorama too, even if it only devolves into being worth the bishies. /shallow and easily-amused.
Congrats on getting the job by the way.