the usual random smap talk
Drama
So I had the Boku series on my list but for some reason I ended up downloading and marathoning Jinsei wa jojo da and Saiyuki
Jinsei wa jojo da is a touching drama with interesting characters. I love how flawed and imperfect the characters were and how it made them more lovable. It played a lot on the chemistry between Kimura and Hamada just like Densetsu no Kyoshi was built on the NakaixMatsumoto dynamics. Why do 2TOP have so much chemistry with Downtown? :D Jinsei was much more fanservice-y though (I can see why nakai got all possessive at that time, lol). I also loved Iijima Naoko in this drama, she was so cool.
Saiyuki is a differnt story XD For the first 9 episodes it was your perfect lighthearted predictable drama that you watch when you need something to empty your brain. I enjoyed watching Shingo acting like an annoying spoiled brat all the time. Episode 10 had a surprising twist but it was still in the drama's general atmosphere. But then episode 11 was a total shock with a totally different tone and atmosphere and surprisingly deep topics. That episode was worth watching the whole series.
The other noticeable point about this drama is the amazing list of guests in every episode. They even needed a separate page for the guests in Dramawiki :D
Things Nakai ('s show) says
"What's the surprising link between Nattou and surfing?"
smap variety - kyoukaisen quiz
I've never really been into that kind of show concept, but what caught my attention the most in the show is suddenly noticing how smoothly Paripia shared the hosting. Goro took charge of the general flow of the show, Kusanagi was taking care of the "entries" and punctuated the show with his boke's. Shingo was his perfect tsukkomi and played his assistant in introducing the entries and connecting with the guest talents. The (virtual) ball was moving smoothly and swiftly between them without any moment of awkwardness or silence and they did it without exchanging signs or looks. That reminds me of something ;)
Nakai kami sense etc.
I'm totally into NakaixWentz. The guys in Wentz age usually fall in victim position for Nakai's trolling. But Wentz can take his hints and play along to create hilarious skits. Nakai invited him in private too, that's rare :D (Kitayama and Senga must be jealous)
Flirting with disaster
Today I stumbled on the old smapxperfume collaboration with Nakai wearing pink. I think I fell in love with him for like 45 seconds. That was dangerous.
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