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==Details== | ==Details== | ||
*'''Title:''' タイガー＆ドラゴン | *'''Title:''' タイガー＆ドラゴン | ||
| − | *'''Title ( | + | *'''Title (English):''' Tiger & Dragon |
*'''Format:''' Renzoku | *'''Format:''' Renzoku | ||
*'''Genre:''' Comedy | *'''Genre:''' Comedy | ||
| − | *'''Episodes:''' 1 | + | *'''Episodes:''' 1 special + 11 |
| − | *'''Viewership ratings:''' 15.5 | + | *'''Viewership ratings:''' 15.5 (SP), 12.78 |
*'''Broadcast network:''' TBS | *'''Broadcast network:''' TBS | ||
*'''Broadcast period:''' | *'''Broadcast period:''' | ||
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*[[Okada Junichi]] as Yanaka Ryuji / Hayashiyatei Kotatsu | *[[Okada Junichi]] as Yanaka Ryuji / Hayashiyatei Kotatsu | ||
*[[Ito Misaki]] as Megumi | *[[Ito Misaki]] as Megumi | ||
| − | *[[Nishida Toshiyuki]] as Yanaka | + | *[[Nishida Toshiyuki]] as Yanaka Shokichi / Hayashiatei Donbei / Shisho / Don-chan |
| − | *[[Shoufukutei Tsurube]] as Nakatani Ken / Ken-chan (Shinjuku | + | *[[Shoufukutei Tsurube]] as Nakatani Ken / Ken-chan (Shinjuku Ryuseikai Kumicho) |
*[[Tsukamoto Takashi]] as Nakatani Ginjiro / Gin-gin | *[[Tsukamoto Takashi]] as Nakatani Ginjiro / Gin-gin | ||
| − | *[[Takuma Takayuki]] as | + | *[[Takuma Takayuki]] as Hyuga Jun |
*[[Gin Pun Chou]] as Yanaka Sayuri | *[[Gin Pun Chou]] as Yanaka Sayuri | ||
*[[Abe Sadayo|Abe Sadao]] as Yanaka Ryuhei / Hayashiyatei Donta | *[[Abe Sadayo|Abe Sadao]] as Yanaka Ryuhei / Hayashiyatei Donta | ||
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*[[Arakawa Yoshiyoshi]] as Awashima Yukio / "Jumptei Jump" | *[[Arakawa Yoshiyoshi]] as Awashima Yukio / "Jumptei Jump" | ||
*[[Omi Toshinori]] as Ta-chan (Soba Shop owner / Rakugo Fanatic) | *[[Omi Toshinori]] as Ta-chan (Soba Shop owner / Rakugo Fanatic) | ||
| − | *[[Hankai Kazuaki]] as | + | *[[Hankai Kazuaki]] as Hanzo (Oden Stand Owner / Rakugo Fanatic) |
[[File:Tiger & Dragon chart.jpg|thumb|380px|Correlation Chart (click to enlarge)]] | [[File:Tiger & Dragon chart.jpg|thumb|380px|Correlation Chart (click to enlarge)]] | ||
*[[Matsumoto Jun (female)|Matsumoto Jun]] as Yoshiko | *[[Matsumoto Jun (female)|Matsumoto Jun]] as Yoshiko | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Ito Shuko]] (伊藤修子) as Nakatani Shizuka |
*[[Emoto Karin]] (江本花琳) as Yanaka Saya | *[[Emoto Karin]] (江本花琳) as Yanaka Saya | ||
*[[Horaguchi Shinya]] (洞口信也) as Manabu | *[[Horaguchi Shinya]] (洞口信也) as Manabu | ||
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===Guests=== | ===Guests=== | ||
| − | *[[Hiroshi]] (ヒロシ) as Death Kiyoshi ( | + | *[[Hiroshi]] (ヒロシ) as Death Kiyoshi (SP&ep7) |
*[[Sugawara Daikichi]] (菅原大吉) as Tamotsu (Sp&10) | *[[Sugawara Daikichi]] (菅原大吉) as Tamotsu (Sp&10) | ||
*[[Omori Nao]] as BOSS Kataoka (ep3) | *[[Omori Nao]] as BOSS Kataoka (ep3) | ||
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*'''Music:''' [[Nakanishi Kyo]] | *'''Music:''' [[Nakanishi Kyo]] | ||
| + | ==Episode Information== | ||
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==Review== | ==Review== | ||
| − | This drama continues off from where the special that aired early this year, 2005, ended. It's about a yakuza member, Toraji ([[Nagase Tomoya]]) who has to collect payments from a man whose son used the money to open an eclectic clothing store. However, Toraji discovers rakugo (traditional Japanese comical monologues) through the man who later teaches him the art. The situations between the characters were hilarious and the comedy was very refreshing. I really enjoyed how the director was able to create a seamless transitioning between the rakugo story-telling - the re-enactment of | + | This drama continues off from where the special that aired early this year, 2005, ended. It's about a yakuza member, Toraji ([[Nagase Tomoya]]) who has to collect payments from a man whose son used the money to open an eclectic clothing store. However, Toraji discovers rakugo (traditional Japanese comical monologues) through the man who later teaches him the art. The situations between the characters were hilarious and the comedy was very refreshing. I really enjoyed how the director was able to create a seamless transitioning between the rakugo story-telling - the re-enactment of the story itself - and then the current drama happenings. It was very innovative and impressive to say the least. Each episode focuses on a different rakugo story and it was surprising that because of this factor, the series still didn't seem episodic, but still proceeded at a nice pace. |
The main characters, Toraji played by [[Nagase Tomoya]] and Ryu played by [[Okada Junichi]] are both memorable and funny. They each had a specific character type and firmly stuck to it throughout the drama. The other actors also did a wonderful job. The dialogue in this drama was refreshing and witty. Overall, a great drama! | The main characters, Toraji played by [[Nagase Tomoya]] and Ryu played by [[Okada Junichi]] are both memorable and funny. They each had a specific character type and firmly stuck to it throughout the drama. The other actors also did a wonderful job. The dialogue in this drama was refreshing and witty. Overall, a great drama! | ||
Revision as of 07:04, 3 November 2008
Contents
Details
- Title: タイガー＆ドラゴン
- Title (English): Tiger & Dragon
- Format: Renzoku
- Genre: Comedy
- Episodes: 1 special + 11
- Viewership ratings: 15.5 (SP), 12.78
- Broadcast network: TBS
- Broadcast period:
- Special: 2005-Jan-09
- 2005-Apr-15 to 2005-Jun-24
- Air time: Friday 22:00
- Opening theme song: Tiger & Dragon by Crazy Ken Band
- Ending theme song: UTAO-UTAO by V6
Synopsis
The tale of Tiger & Dragon revolves around Rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese comedy that can look back on an impressive 400 year long history. Nagase portrays the Yakuza follower Toraji who goes to a Rakugo performer to collect debts, while Okada plays Ryuji a talented Rakugo player who wants to leave behind the old fashioned world of Rakugo for good. Shortly afterwards these two very different characters happen to cross paths through a girl named Megumi and that's when all the real trouble starts igniting...
Cast
- Nagase Tomoya as Yamazaki Kotora / Hayashiyatei Kotora / Tora / Toraji / Toravolta
- Okada Junichi as Yanaka Ryuji / Hayashiyatei Kotatsu
- Ito Misaki as Megumi
- Nishida Toshiyuki as Yanaka Shokichi / Hayashiatei Donbei / Shisho / Don-chan
- Shoufukutei Tsurube as Nakatani Ken / Ken-chan (Shinjuku Ryuseikai Kumicho)
- Tsukamoto Takashi as Nakatani Ginjiro / Gin-gin
- Takuma Takayuki as Hyuga Jun
- Gin Pun Chou as Yanaka Sayuri
- Abe Sadao as Yanaka Ryuhei / Hayashiyatei Donta
- Nekoze Tsubaki as Yanaka Tsuruko
- Shunputei Shota as Hayashiyatei Donkichi
- Hoshino Gen as Hayashiyatei Dontsuku
- Fukami Motoki as Hayashiyatei Donburi
- Asari Yosuke as Murata Susumu / Hayashiyatei Udon
- Aoi Yu as Risa
- Kiritani Kenta as Chibi T / Takeshi-kun
- Arakawa Yoshiyoshi as Awashima Yukio / "Jumptei Jump"
- Omi Toshinori as Ta-chan (Soba Shop owner / Rakugo Fanatic)
- Hankai Kazuaki as Hanzo (Oden Stand Owner / Rakugo Fanatic)
- Matsumoto Jun as Yoshiko
- Ito Shuko (伊藤修子) as Nakatani Shizuka
- Emoto Karin (江本花琳) as Yanaka Saya
- Horaguchi Shinya (洞口信也) as Manabu
- Hiroishi Keiichi (廣石恵一) as Kariya
- Koumoto Junichi as Liu-san
- Fukazawa Atsushi
Guests
- Hiroshi (ヒロシ) as Death Kiyoshi (SP&ep7)
- Sugawara Daikichi (菅原大吉) as Tamotsu (Sp&10)
- Omori Nao as BOSS Kataoka (ep3)
- Takada Fumio (高田文夫) as Takadatei Babahiko (ep3,7,10&11)
- Morishita Aiko as Mizukoshi Koharu (ep4&11)
- Furuta Arata as Maruo (ep5)
- Shimizu Michiko as Marimo (ep5)
- Yakushimaru Hiroko as Shiraishi Katsuko (ep6)
- Kohinata Fumiyo as Yanagitei Koshin (ep7)
- Takaoka Sousuke as Kaneko (ep8)
- Kitamura Kazuki as Tanabe Yasuo (ep8,9,11)
- Ino Manabu (猪野学) as Tetsuya (ep9)
- Shoji Yusuke (少路勇介) as Yasuji (ep9)
- Hashimoto Jun as Kaji Rikio (ep9-11)
Production Credits
- Screenwriter: Kudo Kankuro
- Producer: Isoyama Aki
- Director: Kaneko Fuminori, Katayama Osamu, Tsuboi Toshio
- Music: Nakanishi Kyo
Episode Information
| Episode | Title (kana) | Title (English) | Rating (Kanto) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP | Sanmai Kisho | Three Vows | 15.5% |
| 01 | Shibahama | The Beach | 16.2% |
| 02 | Manju Kowai | The Manju We Fear | 14.1% |
| 03 | Cha no Yu | Tea Ceremony | 13.2% |
| 04 | Gonsuke Chochin | Gonsuke's Lantern | 12.8% |
| 05 | Umaya Kaji | Stable Fire | 12.4% |
| 06 | Akegarasu | A Crow at Daybreak | 12.5% |
| 07 | Neko no Sara | The Cat's Saucer | 11.9% |
| 08 | Dekigokoro | Sudden Impulse | 11.3% |
| 09 | Sokotsu Nagaya | Careless Tenement House | 12.6% |
| 10 | Shinagawa Shinju | Shinagawa Double Suicide | 12.0% |
| 11 | Ko wa Kasugai | Children are the Bond | 11.6% |
Awards
- 45th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Drama
- 45th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actor: Nagase Tomoya
- 45th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor Nishida Toshiyuki
- 45th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Screenwriter: Kudo Kankuro
- 45th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Music Arrangement: Nakanishi Kyo
- 45th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Opening: Katayama Osamu
- 9th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (2005-06): Best Supporting Actor: Okada Junichi
Review
This drama continues off from where the special that aired early this year, 2005, ended. It's about a yakuza member, Toraji (Nagase Tomoya) who has to collect payments from a man whose son used the money to open an eclectic clothing store. However, Toraji discovers rakugo (traditional Japanese comical monologues) through the man who later teaches him the art. The situations between the characters were hilarious and the comedy was very refreshing. I really enjoyed how the director was able to create a seamless transitioning between the rakugo story-telling - the re-enactment of the story itself - and then the current drama happenings. It was very innovative and impressive to say the least. Each episode focuses on a different rakugo story and it was surprising that because of this factor, the series still didn't seem episodic, but still proceeded at a nice pace.
The main characters, Toraji played by Nagase Tomoya and Ryu played by Okada Junichi are both memorable and funny. They each had a specific character type and firmly stuck to it throughout the drama. The other actors also did a wonderful job. The dialogue in this drama was refreshing and witty. Overall, a great drama!
- Rating: 5/5 (Life-Altering)
--review by donna8157
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