1) BOSS
2) The Quiz Show
3) Smile
4) Konkatsu!
5) Atashinchi no Danshi
6) Aishiteru ~ Kaiyou ~
7) Shiroi Haru
8) Majo Saiban
9) Boku no Imouto
10) Meitantei no Okite
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Round 1 of the ratings battle for Spring 2009 drama
All the dramas for this season have already made their debut so here's a look at which dramas are favourites with the viewers right at the start:
First of all, we have "BOSS" with the highest rating of 18.1%. This drama is definitely my cup of tea for a few reasons: 1) it's an investigative / suspense drama 2) it stars Takenouchi Yutaka and Amami Yuki 3) the stylish promotional images are very eye-catching. I've only watched about 5 minutes of the first episode (too busy with things to watch this at one go) and I was pretty stunned to see a naked Amami lying on Takenouchi's bed! OK, there seems to be nothing going on between them but I guess this first scene will make eyeballs pop for a brief second. Although I don't really like Takenouchi with a moustache, I guess this is part of his image for the character who appears to be a playboy (similar to Shinji in Long Vacation). A clean-shaven image makes him too goody-two-shoes...hahaha. More on this drama when I've started watching it.
At second place, we have the Gekku drama, "Kon-katsu!". I'm a bit apprehensive about approaching this drama. No doubt Nakai is a draw because he doesn't appear in dramas often but the idea of him being paired with Ueto Aya makes me cringe. Going from the lineup and the story, if Nakai's character has to get married at the end of the series, Ueto looks to be the most likely bet. I used to like Ueto but in recent years, I can't say that I like her performances in dramas. That ditzy image gets on my nerves at times. It's time she grows up on screen. I'll have to see if I can watch this right till the end.
Two dramas share the 3rd spot with a rating of 14.1% i.e. Atashinchi no Danshi and Rinjou. Of these two, I prefer Rinjo as the genre is more appealing to me. Atashinchi no Danshi feels like another version of HanaKimi so I'm half-hearted about following it. Horikita Maki is one concern I have since her performance can be really erratic. Rinjou boasts of a stronger cast lineup so I'm more convinced that I can see good acting from this drama.
Here's the rest of the dramas and their first episode ratings:
5) THE QUIZ SHOW 14.0%
6) Shiroi Haru 13.7%
7) Aishiteru 13.2%
8) Kyoto Chiken no Onna 12.8%
9) Yakou no Kaidan 12.5%
10) Boku no Imouto 12.2%
11) Smile 11.7%
12) Meitantei no Okite 10.8%
13) Hisatsu Shigotonin 2009 10.4%
14) Kaette kosaserareta 33pun Tantei 9.5%
15) Fufudo 9.2%
16) Majo Saiban 9.0%
17) Godhand Teru 8.0%
18) LOVE GAME 5.1%
*Note that Kimura Takuya's drama MR.BRAIN starts in May only thus will not be included in the Spring 09 drama ranking since it is expected to extend into the summer season.
First of all, we have "BOSS" with the highest rating of 18.1%. This drama is definitely my cup of tea for a few reasons: 1) it's an investigative / suspense drama 2) it stars Takenouchi Yutaka and Amami Yuki 3) the stylish promotional images are very eye-catching. I've only watched about 5 minutes of the first episode (too busy with things to watch this at one go) and I was pretty stunned to see a naked Amami lying on Takenouchi's bed! OK, there seems to be nothing going on between them but I guess this first scene will make eyeballs pop for a brief second. Although I don't really like Takenouchi with a moustache, I guess this is part of his image for the character who appears to be a playboy (similar to Shinji in Long Vacation). A clean-shaven image makes him too goody-two-shoes...hahaha. More on this drama when I've started watching it.
At second place, we have the Gekku drama, "Kon-katsu!". I'm a bit apprehensive about approaching this drama. No doubt Nakai is a draw because he doesn't appear in dramas often but the idea of him being paired with Ueto Aya makes me cringe. Going from the lineup and the story, if Nakai's character has to get married at the end of the series, Ueto looks to be the most likely bet. I used to like Ueto but in recent years, I can't say that I like her performances in dramas. That ditzy image gets on my nerves at times. It's time she grows up on screen. I'll have to see if I can watch this right till the end.
Two dramas share the 3rd spot with a rating of 14.1% i.e. Atashinchi no Danshi and Rinjou. Of these two, I prefer Rinjo as the genre is more appealing to me. Atashinchi no Danshi feels like another version of HanaKimi so I'm half-hearted about following it. Horikita Maki is one concern I have since her performance can be really erratic. Rinjou boasts of a stronger cast lineup so I'm more convinced that I can see good acting from this drama.
Here's the rest of the dramas and their first episode ratings:
5) THE QUIZ SHOW 14.0%
6) Shiroi Haru 13.7%
7) Aishiteru 13.2%
8) Kyoto Chiken no Onna 12.8%
9) Yakou no Kaidan 12.5%
10) Boku no Imouto 12.2%
11) Smile 11.7%
12) Meitantei no Okite 10.8%
13) Hisatsu Shigotonin 2009 10.4%
14) Kaette kosaserareta 33pun Tantei 9.5%
15) Fufudo 9.2%
16) Majo Saiban 9.0%
17) Godhand Teru 8.0%
18) LOVE GAME 5.1%
*Note that Kimura Takuya's drama MR.BRAIN starts in May only thus will not be included in the Spring 09 drama ranking since it is expected to extend into the summer season.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Press conference of "Kon-katsu!"
The production press conference of "Kon-katsu!" was held on 9 April 09 at Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka where cast members including Nakai Masahiro and Ueto Aya made appearances. This is the first time in 11 years that Nakai is appearing in a Gekku drama and his first time working with Ueto. She remarked that Nakai is like Akashiya Sanma who is very talkative and likes to stir up the mood on the set. When asked about his ideal partner, Nakai revealed that he hopes his future wife is an independent woman who sleeps early and is able to make a spread for breakfast. He also mentioned that he has never been a person who's keen on marriage but he hopes that his mindset will change after acting in this drama.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Preview of "Kon-katsu!" (Married Life) - Spring 2009
Title: Kon-katsu!Official website: here
O.A. Start Date: 20 April 2009
Showing via: FujiTV
Timeslot: Mondays, 9pm
Cast:
Amemiya Kuniyuki - Nakai Masahiro
Tobita Haruno - Ueno Aya
Fukazawa Shigeru - Sato Ryuuta
Murase Yuko - Shaku Yumiko
Nihei Takumi - Tanihara Shosuke
Amemiya Kuniyasu - Ueda Tatsuya
Ito Masaru - Kitamura Yukiya
Amemiya Kunio - Kohinata Fumio
Takakura Makoto - Ryou
Mizoguchi Shizuko - Fubuki Jun
Sakurada Shuugoro - Hashizume Isao
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