8thSin
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I've decided to use this page for Japanese movie and dorama review / rating. Only the series I saw to the end will be rated. I am more into romantic, dramatic genre in Japanese media, so it might be a bit biased, but I tried my best to be fair. Personally, I think doramas with meaning is worth more than just comedy anyway. Of course, everyone has different tastes, but I think this page will help you decide which show is worth seeing! Anything with ratings of 9 or 10 is bolded.
You should definitely check them out first!!
My Fansubs
As Translator:
- Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu (Movie): Hardsub announced, estimated completion: Jan, '07 TRAILER (Hardsub) Scroll down for the link
- Busu no Hitomi ni Koishiteru 9 episodes complete, Episode 10 - translation 100%
As Editor:
- Ai to Shi wo Mitsumete (SP): Planned
My Fanvids
- Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu TRAILER (Hardsub) Scroll down for the link
- Kouda Kumi - Koi no Tsubomi (Karaoke PV) Backup link
- Saiyuuki DMV- Quest for a True Heart Backup link
- Ichi Rittoru no Namida DMV- Dedicated to Aya Backup link
Dorama Reviews
Formats: Please refer to DramaWiki Glossary of Terms for details.
- CpE: Conclusion-per-episode format, "Ichi wa kanketsu keishiki", 一話完結形式
- R: Continuation dorama format, 連続 「連ドラ」
- R-CpE: Continuous conclusion-per-episode... Proceeds like Renzoku, but every episode is concluded in some way, and
latter episode is greatly affected by previous episodes.
- Mix: Only first couple of episodes are CpE then rest are Renzoku.
| Title | Year | Genre | Format | Rating/10 | Theme Song | Song rating/10 Compatibility/10
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| だめんず・うぉ～か～ Damens Walker |
2006 | Comedy/Romance | CpE | 8* | Kouda Kumi - Yume no Uta | 9* - |
| １４才の母 14 Sai no Haha |
2006 | Drama | R | 6* | Mr.Children - Shirushi | 8* - |
| セーラー服と機関銃 Sailor Fuku to Kikanju |
2006 | Suspense/Comedy | R-CpE | 3 | Hoshi Izumi - Sailor Fuku to Kikanjuu | 2 6 |
| たったひとつの恋 Tatta Hitotsu no Koi |
2006 | Romance | R | 6* | KAT-TUN - Bokura no Machi de | 5* - |
| 結婚できない男 Kekkon Dekinai Otoko |
2006 | Comedy/Romance | CpE | 9 | Every Little Thing - Swimmy | 8 9 |
| ブスの瞳に恋してる Busu no Hitomi ni Koishiteru |
2006 | Comedy/Romance | R | 7 | Kouda Kumi - Koi no Tsubomi | 10 9 |
| 西遊記 Saiyuuki |
2006 | Comedy/Adventure | CpE | 7 | MONKEY MAJIK - Around the World | 8 9 |
| 夜王 Yaoh |
2006 | Drama | CpE | 6 | TOKIO - Mr.Traveling Man | 5 7 |
| １リットルの涙 Ichi Ritoru no Namida |
2005 | Tragedy | R | 10 | K - Only Human | 10 10 |
| 花より男子 Hana Yori Dango |
2005 | Comedy/Romance | R | 7 | ARASHI - WISH | 8 7 |
| 野ブタ。をプロデュース Nobuta wo Produce |
2005 | Drama/Suspense | Mix | 9 | Shuuji to Akira - Seishun Amigo | 9 8 |
| 電車男 Densha Otoko |
2005 | Comedy/Romance | R-CpE | 6 | Sambo Master - Sekai wa sore wo ai to yobundaze | 2 5 |
| スローダンス Slow Dance |
2005 | Romance | R | 4 | Fukuyama Masaharu - TOKYO | 4 6 |
| ドラゴン桜 Dragon Zakura |
2005 | School | R-CpE | 8 | melody. - Realize | 8 9 |
| がんばっていきまっしょい！ Ganbatte Ikimasshoi |
2005 | Drama | R | 6 | Aiko - Kira Kira | 2 9 |
| 恋におちたら～僕の成功の秘密～ Koi ni Ochitara |
2005 | Drama | Mix | 9 | Crystal Kay - Koi ni Ochitara | 8 10 |
| エンジン Engine |
2005 | Drama | R-CpE | 5 | Aerosmith - Angel | 8 3 |
| 幸せになりたい！ Shiawase ni Naritai! |
2005 | Drama | R | 6 | SUGAR - Shiawase ni Naritai | 9 10 |
| アタック No.1 Attack No.1 |
2005 | Sports | R | 6 | Fukuda Saki - Attack No.1 2005 | 3 9 |
| 曲がり角の彼女 Magari Kado no Kanojyo |
2005 | Romance | R | 7 | Shela - Dear My Friends | 8 9 |
| ごくせん２ Gokusen 2 |
2005 | School/Comedy | CpE | 7 | D-51 - No More Cry | 9 10 |
| Ｈ２～君といた日々 H2 |
2005 | Sports | R | 7 | K - Over... | 8 10 |
| ラストクリスマス Last Christmas |
2004 | Romance | R | 7 | Oda Yuji with Butch Walker - Last Christmas | 5 8 |
| 世界の中心で、愛をさけぶ Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu |
2004 | Junai | R | 10+ | Shibasaki Kou - Katachi Aru Mono | 10 10+ |
| オレンジデイズ Orange Days |
2004 | Drama/School | R | 10 | Mr.Children - Sign | 10 10 |
| ビギナー Beginner |
2003 | Lawyer | CpE | 4 | The Carpenters - Top of the World | 9 4 |
| 元カレ Moto Kare |
2003 | Romance | R | 6 | Kinki Kids - Hakka Candy | 6 4 |
| グッドラック！！ Good Luck!! |
2003 | Drama | R | 10 | Yamashita Tatsuro - Ride on Time | 7 8 |
| My Little Chef | 2002 | Drama | CpE | 6 | Hamasaki Ayumi - Voyage | 10 8 |
| 太陽の季節 Taiyou no Kisetsu |
2002 | Tragedy/Romance | R | 5 | Takizawa Hideaki - Ki.Se.Ki | 7 9 |
| ごくせん Gokusen |
2002 | School/Comedy | CpE | 7 | V6 - Feel Your Breeze | 6 8 |
| 空から降る一億の星 Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi |
2002 | Drama/Suspense | R | 7 | Elvis Costello - Smile | 6 8 |
| スタアの恋 Star no Koi |
2001 | Romance/Comedy | R-CpE | 9 | Globe - Stop! In the Name of Love | 9 7 |
| HERO | 2001 | Lawyer | CpE | 9 | Utada Hikaru - Can You Keep a Secret? | 10 10 |
| やまとなでしこ Yamato Nadeshiko |
2000 | Romance/Comedy | R | 9 | MISIA - Everything | 5 2 |
| Beautiful Life | 2000 | Romance | R | 10 | B'z - Konya Tsuki no Mieru Oka ni | 9 8 |
| 魔女の条件 Majo no Jouken |
1998 | Romance | R | 5 | Utada Hikaru - First Love | 10 8 |
| 神様、もう少しだけ Kamisama Mou Sukoshi Dake |
1998 | Romance/Tragedy | R | 6 | Luna Sea - I For You | 6 8 |
| GTO | 1998 | School/Comedy | CpE | 5 | Sorimachi Takashi - Poison | 4 5 |
| バージンロード Virgin Road |
1997 | Romance | R | 8 | Amuro Namie - Can You Celebrate? | 10+ 9 |
| コーチ Coach |
1996 | Sports/Romance | R | 9 | Tamaki Kouji - Denen | 8 9 |
| 101回目のプロポーズ 101st Marriage Proposal |
1991 | Romance | R | 7 | Chage & Aska - Say Yes | 9 8 |
Still watching*
Japanese Movie Reviews
| Title | Year | Genre | Rating/10 | Comment | Theme Song | Song rating/10 Compatibility/10
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 愛と死をみつめて(Dorama SP) Ai to Shi wo Mitsumete |
2006 | Junai | 9 | The original novel, a collection of letters sent by the main character, is considered the predecessor to the "TBS Junai (Pure Love) Trilogy" novels. This dorama SP does not disappoint. This SP is mainly about long distance relationship between two high school students who meets in a hospital in the '60s. Kusanagi's acting skills sure have improved, and it shows in this series. It's my first time seeing Hirosue Ryouko in a weak(illness) character role, but she did it very convincingly. Should check it out, if you like romantic series. | Dream Come True - Memai | 8 9 |
| タイヨウのうた Taiyou no Uta |
2006 | Junai | 7 | The last and possibly weakest of TBS Pure Love Trilogy (TBS Summer Junai Trilogy) films, but I can tolerate YUI's music now thanks to this movie. The actors did a very good job, and the movie is beautifully directed. Somewhat weak ending, and movie is probably too short for this story to be told properly. |
YUI - Good-bye Days | 7 8 |
| 間宮兄弟 Mamiya Kyoudai |
2006 | Comedy/Drama | 5 | I know they are trying to show the love between the two brothers, but beyond that, the movie makes no sense. Girls are cute though! 意味不明の映画です。 |
RIP SLYME - Hey, Brother | 5 3 |
| THE 有頂天ホテル THE Uchouten Hotel |
2006 | Drama | 2 | Worst/most overrated movie ever. Boring to death. | - | - |
| ALWAYS 三丁目の夕日 ALWAYS Sanchoume no Yuuhi |
2005 | Drama | 10 | This movie is loaded with big name stars. Very touching movie. Maybe made for a bit older audience though. Depicts life in the post-war era, and how it felt fun (and the sunset was more beautiful) even though they had no money and no technology. If you used to be poor (and now doing better) this movie will definitely make you nostalgic. |
D-51 - ALWAYS | 9 9 |
| SHINOBI -Heart Under Blade- SHINOBI |
2005 | Action/Romance | 9 | This movie reminded me a little bit of X-men. Short battle scenes, but that's what makes the movie more realistic. Pretty good story and unpredictable ending. | Hamasaki Ayumi - HEAVEN | 10+ 10 |
| NANA -ナナ- NANA |
2005 | Comedy/Romance | 9 | I wasn't expecting this movie to be this good since it's based on anime, but pretty touching. The characters have definite anime characteristics, but cute. Itou Yuna's song was amazing for that scene. |
Nakashima Mika - GLAMOROUS SKY | 6 8 |
| 電車男 Densha Otoko |
2005 | Romance | 8 | The movie was so much better than the dorama. It summarizes the story very well, and casting/acting makes it more believable story. | ORANGE RANGE - Love Parade | 7 4 |
| 1リットルの涙 Ichi Rittoru no Namida |
2005 | Tragedy | 7 | The leading actress did a very good job of portraying the illness. She's not as pretty as Sawajiri, but I believe she's a better actress. I've heard this movie was actually filmed where the real Aya used to live, so I guess it's more realstic than the dorama. The movie had a nice flow, but the ending was VERY abrupt, and not very satisfying. | Katou Ikuko - Sora e | 5 8 |
| 冬の運動会(Dorama SP) Fuyu no Undoukai |
2005 | Drama | 8 | Very touching dorama SP, about a man who just finished school, and trying to find his path. | Makihara Noriyuki - ANSWER | 6 8 |
| いま、会いにゆきます Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu |
2004 | Junai | 10+ | This is the best movie I have ever seen, and the best movie in TBS Pure Love Trilogy IMO. The acting was great and music is unforgettable! Tiny pieces of mysteries were place throughout the movie, but everything comes together perfectly in the end. SEE THIS MOVIE! |
ORANGE RANGE - Hana | 9 10+ |
| 世界の中心で、愛をさけぶ Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu |
2004 | Junai | 8 | The first of TBS Pure Love Trilogy, this movie stars far superior actors and actress than the dorama, but the time constraints hurt this movie. The music was also extremely weak, but the story is better than dorama, and the ending was better. Watching the 'present day' Saku was really touching, but unlike the dorama, it's not that sad when they were young, and not even close to making me cry. |
Hirai Ken - Hitomi wo Tojite | 8 9 |
| バトル・ロワイアルII 【鎮魂歌】 Battle Royale II: Requiem |
2003 | Horror/Action | 5 | This movie is terrible. Too much typical adult hatred by youth, and it just didn't have as much impact or as good actors compared to the original movie. However, there's more action in this movie. | STANCE PUNKS - Mayonaka Shounen Totsugekitai | 5 7 |
| ココニイルコト Kokoniirukoto |
2001 | Romance/Drama | 7 | A bit slow pace, but enjoyable... Depicts a career woman's search for her purpose in life after her affair with the CEO has ended. The lead actress Manaka Hitomi is cute. | Sugashikao - Kokoniirukoto | 6 3 |
| バトル・ロワイアル Battle Royale |
2000 | Horror/Action | 9 | This movie is truely a horror. I have never seen anything like it at the time I saw this movie, and it's one of most memorable movie I've seen. This is also where Shibasaki Kou appeared on screen for the very first time, and I've been her fan ever since I saw her in this film. |
Dragon Ash - Shizukana Hibi no Kaidan wo | 4 2 |
| GTO | 1999 | School/Comedy | 7 | This movie is better than the dorama series, but still overrated. | Sorimachi Takashi - Poison | 4 5 |