Spring 2013 Jdrama watchlist

[kat_desu]

I was supposed to write this down earlier today but I got distracted by "Catching Fire" trailer. XD

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[lillie_frost]

Kazoku Game's casting still mystifies me because I keep imagining Nino in that role (probably because of Freeter) and bc Nino is just a much better actor. But I did think Sho was fantastically crazy in The Quiz Show, so I have hope for his performance here because of the unusual character.

We shall see then! :)

[kat_desu]

I felt that Sho wasn't as impressive in Quiz Show because I kept thinking how Yoko was really good in it. XD But, I think Sho did well in Blackboard... we'll see. :)

If it wasn't any of the Matsuda bros (which I totally get if they declined this or what, since it would put too much pressure on them -- more than any other actor out there)... I think Nino would fit fine but I think he'd look cute in the role as opposed to Sho who's a bit more masculine. XDDD

[fantasyfinal89]

I think the Matsuda bros may not get the role because Fuji TV has pressure for high ratings on a new time slot. And probably Arashi can guarantee that more? However I think Shota would definitely be a great fit for this role, 100%.

I watched the Quiz Show originally for Yoko, but then got distracted by Sho's pretty face lol. And last episode, I remember vividly Yoko's running nose when he was crying his eyeballs out XDDDD, Sho was already crying like crazy (and so did I since I was young...) so memorable.

[kat_desu]

I agree about FujiTV worrying about ratings on the new timeslot specially since as early as now they're releasing TV spots of Sho in the bathroom (which was said would happen on the third ep). lol
I'm pretty sure they were trying to attract fangirls to tune in.

I was the other way around I watch Quiz Show 2 for Sho... lol but I remember I was really impressed with Yoko's acting. lol The ending scene was really memorable.

[hakka_candy]

WHAT! GALILEO 2???!!! *___* I'm so there.

Also hoping this role would be good for Sho. His last few roles have been just so-so. (I barely barely finished Tokujo Kabachi and Nazotoki D:) He needs more interesting characters to portray!

Catching Fire! So stoked!

[kat_desu]

YESSSS! GALILEO 2! XD

I think Sho did well in his episode of Blackboard SP. But yeah all the best to him in this role~

IKR? THE TRAILER WAS AMAZING! THE FEELS!!! lol XD

[fantasyfinal89]

>Minna! Esper da yo!
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I've seen pics of this drama....there's many implicit sexual references...

[kat_desu]

O___O
I need to prepare myself for that... I really like Sometani Shota and Kaho so I wanted to check the drama out. Thank you for the warning! :D

[fantasyfinal89]

Haha, regarding Sho + acting, even my close Sho based friend says she dislikes his acting =P.
However, for this role I think among Arashi he is definitely most suitable. Nino is more suitable for M than S roles (in my humble opinion lol), and as much as I love leader's acting, I can't really imagine leader's Yoshimoto sensei...
I would think Matsui nisan is more suitable, if a Johnny's need to be chosen.

Also excited for Galileo! And already watched three episodes of Kogure ;)

EDIT: I went to watch catching fire trailer after saw you mentioning it here <3

[kat_desu]

*whew* glad to hear that from your Sho biased friend. lol
I agree. Nino is much more suitable for M roles. lol I think Sho is the ideal guy for the role among other Arashi members because he is very masculine and he is really intelligent irl. I can see Matsu-nii in the role. :)

Galileo received such high viewership ratings! 22.6%!!! The highest this year so far! <3<3<3
I'm currently downloading episode 3! I can't wait to get home and watch it since the English subs had just been released~ :D

Catching Fire is my favorite book in The Hunger Games series so I was excited. lol

[fantasyfinal89]

Catching fire is my favorite book among the series too :D
However in the trailer I don't see them actually participating in the game? It just look like the movie talks about things happening before the actual game starts

[kat_desu]

Yay! *high five*

I think they are keeping it for the movie so that the audience would be surprised. ^^ I'm soooo excited to see the arena!

[fantasyfinal89]

I've watched almost all this season's aired dramas' first episode. Most of them I have to say not really impressed though.There's just so much repetition (school related themes).
Hope Galileo, Kazoku Game, Take Five would be good. However Kazoku game also talks about school abuse in first episode and it will be another similar thing to 35-sai and Legal high Special...:( but at least it is about the whole family so there should be something to look forward too :D

[kat_desu]

I agree about Kazoku Game's theme... I'm still hoping it would be different and offer something special and intriguing about the family members. *crosses fingers*

[fantasyfinal89]

Just watched galileo 2, the first episode reminds me of Trick...
Kazoku game airs today!

[kat_desu]

I'm still waiting for the English subs~ I can't watch things like that raw... I'd get lost. lol :D

Yeah! I'm excited but a bit worried with the writing and directing. I hope it's a good pilot episode.

[kurikuribebi]

I am dying to see every drama on your list! But I have absolutely zero time to sit in front of the TV. I'm going to have to find them online at some point =(

[kat_desu]

aww! I hope you'd be able to find time soon. >_<;