Upcoming Japanese Dramas

[jade_frosts]

On another note, Midnight March sounds very very interesting. I like the cast and the story seems good. This might turn out to be a good series. But to wait until april is a little annoying...

It is a really long wait. Well, here's a photo of the cast and the website (all in Japanese) for now:

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http://www.wowow.co.jp/dramaw/mayonaka/

[eeyore]

Tetsuji Tamayama .... more of him plssss... despite the weird hairdo

[jade_frosts]

Upcoming Spring Dramas 2007

Puropozu Daisakusen
Date: Mondays, 9.00 p.m.
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Yamashita Tomohisa, Nagasawa Masami
Synopsis: Love comedy about a romance that slowly unfurls between two young people.

Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go
Date: T.B.A
Station: TBS
Cast: Tanaka Koki
Synopsis: Tanaka will play a college student named Ichiro Tanaka, nicknamed "Tetsu" because he is a rail fan. The series will be produced by Aki Isoyama and written by Hiroshi Hashimoto.

[strawberry]

Upcoming Spring Dramas 2007

Puropozu Daisakusen
Date: Mondays, 9.00 p.m.
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Yamashita Tomohisa, Nagasawa Masami
Synopsis: Love comedy about a romance that slowly unfurls between two young people.

Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go
Date: T.B.A
Station: TBS
Cast: Tanaka Koki
Synopsis: Tanaka will play a college student named Ichiro Tanaka, nicknamed "Tetsu" because he is a rail fan. The series will be produced by Aki Isoyama and written by Hiroshi Hashimoto.

I am happy that there's a new Yamapi drama but I don't really like this female lead much..well at least there'a a new Pi drama.

[huongduong]

It is a really long wait. Well, here's a photo of the cast and the website (all in Japanese) for now:

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http://www.wowow.co.jp/dramaw/mayonaka/

all of them have weird hairdo ) But I love Kashii Yu and Tamayama Tetsuji . I hope this one is good.

[Lady Zhuge]

[b]Puropozu Daisakusen
Date: Mondays, 9.00 p.m.
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Yamashita Tomohisa, Nagasawa Masami
Synopsis: Love comedy about a romance that slowly unfurls between two young people.

I believe Naohito Fujiki is in this drama too. I wonder what kind of role he has?

[strawberry]

I believe Naohito Fujiki is in this drama too. I wonder what kind of role he has?

To answer you question, I think he plays the groom of the female lead as mentioned at this fan blog...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YGED24JbUw

[Lady Zhuge]

To answer you question, I think he plays the groom of the female lead as mentioned at this fan blog...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YGED24JbUw

Thanks, strawberry. I think you gave my the wrong link, though. Anyway, hopefully his character won't be a major jerk who will make it too easy to root for the main couple.

[strawberry]

Thanks, strawberry. I think you gave my the wrong link, though. Anyway, hopefully his character won't be a major jerk who will make it too easy to root for the main couple.

sorry lady Zhuge...here it is..
http://otomodachi0409.livejournal.com/

[jade_frosts]

Refreshed and Updated. Spring looks like it will be a season of sequels and teen idols. But Lady Zhuge you will be happy won't you? As will strawberry.

Upcoming Spring Dramas 2007

Puropozu Daisakusen
Date: Mondays, 9.00 p.m.
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Yamashita Tomohisa, Nagasawa Masami, Fujiki Naohito
Synopsis: Love comedy about a romance that slowly unfurls between two young people. Friends for many years, Yamapi falls in love with Masami who is about to marry but Yamapi is presented with a chance to make Masami his girlfriend when a time slip sends him back in time during the wedding ceremony.

Oniyome Nikki Iiyu Da Na
Date: Tuesdays, 10.00 p.m.
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Mizuki Arisa, Gori, Ebihara Yuri, Takachi Noboru, Kawashima Naomi, Nogiwa Yoko
Synopsis: Sequel to Oniyome Nikki.
Official Site: http://www.ktv.co.jp/oni/

Sexy Voice and Robot
Date: Tuesdays, 10.00 pm
Station: NTV
Cast: Matsuyama Kenichi
Synopsis: Based on the manga of the same name by Kuroda Iou. Matsuyama will play a young otaku who likes robots.
Official Site: http://www.ntv.co.jp/sexyvoice/

Keishichou Sousa Ikka 9 Gakari II
Date: Wednesdays, 9.00 p.m.
Station: TV Asahi
Cast: Inohara Yoshihiko, Watase Tsunehiko, Hada Michiko, Fukikoshi Mitsuru
Synopsis: Sequel to Keishichou Sousa Ikka 9 Gakari I.

Bambino
Date: Wednesdays, 10.00 pm
Station: NTV
Cast: Matsumoto Jun
Synopsis: A drama adaptation of a popular comic written by Sekiya Tetsuji. Jun plays the overenthusiastic protagonist who comes to Tokyo with the desire to become a chef. The drama will display cooking skills and the Italian language.
Official Site: http://www.ntv.co.jp/bambi/

Seitoku Shokun!
Date: Fridays, 9.00 p.m.
Station: TV Asahi
Cast: Uchiyama Rina
Synopsis: Based on the manga sequel Seito Shokun! Kyoshi Hen by Yoko Shoji, Rina plays a female teacher who will take on current education problems such as bullying, suicide, and declining student performance.

Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go
Date: Fridays, 10.00 pm
Station: TBS
Cast: Tanaka Koki, Kuriyama Chiaki, Tsukamoto Takashi, Kato Rosa
Synopsis: Koki will play a college student named Ichiro Tanaka, nicknamed "Tetsu" because he is a rail fan. Chiaki plays Tanaka's love interest.
Official Site: http://www.tbs.co.jp/tokkyuu3/

Kuitan II
Date: Saturdays, 9.00 pm
Station: NTV
Cast: Higashiyama Noriyuki, Morita Go, Kyono Kotomi, Ichikawa Mikako, Suga Kenta, Sano Shiro, Ito Shiro
Synopsis: Sequel to Kuitan which combined gourmet food and mystery.
Official Site: http://www.ntv.co.jp/kuitan/

[Lady Zhuge]

Refreshed and Updated. Spring looks like it will be a season of sequels and teen idols. But Lady Zhuge you will be happy won't you? As will strawberry.

Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go
Date: Fridays, 10.00 pm
Station: TBS
Cast: Tanaka Koki, Kuriyama Chiaki, Tsukamoto Takashi, Kato Rosa
Synopsis: Koki will play a college student named Ichiro Tanaka, nicknamed "Tetsu" because he is a rail fan. Chiaki plays Tanaka's love interest.
Official Site: http://www.tbs.co.jp/tokkyuu3/

Erm erm, mixed feelings here. Of course Takashi anything and I'm . Unfortunately, he's not the lead and I'm not too fond of Koki.

[beansprouts]

^Eh, seems like not too many are fond of Koki. I doubt I'll be following this drama through but I thought Koki was pretty good in My Boss My Hero. However so far the younger generations of JE artists in drama lead roles have been unimpressive, I'll definitely be checking out the first couple of episodes to see how good/bad he is.

Yamapi on a Monday 9 pm show, hmm... after Kame's attempt at that slot totally tanked, I wonder if Pi will fair any better. Well, not that it's hard to beat Kame miserable ratings actually... I am not really fond of romance dramas, unless it's really really well written, but yes I'll still be watching because Pi is in it.

[jade_frosts]

It's very likely that Takashi isn't getting the opportunities JE artistes are getting because his agency doesn't have as much clout.

^Eh, seems like not too many are fond of Koki. I doubt I'll be following this drama through but I thought Koki was pretty good in My Boss My Hero. However so far the younger generations of JE artists in drama lead roles have been unimpressive, I'll definitely be checking out the first couple of episodes to see how good/bad he is.

Yamapi on a Monday 9 pm show, hmm... after Kame's attempt at that slot totally tanked, I wonder if Pi will fair any better. Well, not that it's hard to beat Kame miserable ratings actually... I am not really fond of romance dramas, unless it's really really well written, but yes I'll still be watching because Pi is in it.

I have no idea who Koki is and I guess I don't need to bother having heard everyone's comments about him. As for the Monday 9.00 pm slot, I guess Fuji TV believes the pairing of media darling Nagasawa Masami and Yamapi will be a ratings boost that will lift this supposedly golden time slot that has lost its sheen after a few consecutive seasons of dramas failing to even hit the 20 percent mark. I think the last time they scored 20 percent and more was with Saiyuuki.

[strawberry]

Refreshed and Updated. Spring looks like it will be a season of sequels and teen idols. But Lady Zhuge you will be happy won't you? As will strawberry.

Upcoming Spring Dramas 2007

Puropozu Daisakusen
Date: Mondays, 9.00 p.m.
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Yamashita Tomohisa, Nagasawa Masami, Fujiki Naohito
Synopsis: Love comedy about a romance that slowly unfurls between two young people. Friends for many years, Yamapi falls in love with Masami who is about to marry but Yamapi is presented with a chance to make Masami his girlfriend when a time slip sends him back in time during the wedding ceremony.

Oniyome Nikki Iiyu Da Na
Date: Tuesdays, 10.00 p.m.
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Mizuki Arisa, Gori, Ebihara Yuri, Takachi Noboru, Kawashima Naomi, Nogiwa Yoko
Synopsis: Sequel to Oniyome Nikki.
Official Site: http://www.ktv.co.jp/oni/

Sexy Voice and Robot
Date: Tuesdays, 10.00 pm
Station: NTV
Cast: Matsuyama Kenichi
Synopsis: Based on the manga of the same name by Kuroda Iou. Matsuyama will play a young otaku who likes robots.
Official Site: http://www.ntv.co.jp/sexyvoice/

Keishichou Sousa Ikka 9 Gakari II
Date: Wednesdays, 9.00 p.m.
Station: TV Asahi
Cast: Inohara Yoshihiko, Watase Tsunehiko, Hada Michiko, Fukikoshi Mitsuru
Synopsis: Sequel to Keishichou Sousa Ikka 9 Gakari I.

Bambino
Date: Wednesdays, 10.00 pm
Station: NTV
Cast: Matsumoto Jun
Synopsis: A drama adaptation of a popular comic written by Sekiya Tetsuji. Jun plays the overenthusiastic protagonist who comes to Tokyo with the desire to become a chef. The drama will display cooking skills and the Italian language.
Official Site: http://www.ntv.co.jp/bambi/

Seitoku Shokun!
Date: Fridays, 9.00 p.m.
Station: TV Asahi
Cast: Uchiyama Rina
Synopsis: Based on the manga sequel Seito Shokun! Kyoshi Hen by Yoko Shoji, Rina plays a female teacher who will take on current education problems such as bullying, suicide, and declining student performance.

Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go
Date: Fridays, 10.00 pm
Station: TBS
Cast: Tanaka Koki, Kuriyama Chiaki, Tsukamoto Takashi, Kato Rosa
Synopsis: Koki will play a college student named Ichiro Tanaka, nicknamed "Tetsu" because he is a rail fan. Chiaki plays Tanaka's love interest.
Official Site: http://www.tbs.co.jp/tokkyuu3/

Kuitan II
Date: Saturdays, 9.00 pm
Station: NTV
Cast: Higashiyama Noriyuki, Morita Go, Kyono Kotomi, Ichikawa Mikako, Suga Kenta, Sano Shiro, Ito Shiro
Synopsis: Sequel to Kuitan which combined gourmet food and mystery.
Official Site: http://www.ntv.co.jp/kuitan/

Of course I am happy Pi has a new drama but I got a bad feeling he's going to sport his current hairdo for the show and that kind of dampens the spirits..and of course, Pi is not a consistent actor so...yah...that too. if the show is good then it will be great but I prefer not to get my expectations up and just see it as any normal drama except that its a Yamapi drama.

[strawberry]

Seems like Jun's new drama is kind of similar to Nino's current drama that is being aired...

[jade_frosts]

Upcoming Spring Drama 2007

TBA
Date: Thursdays, 10.00 p.m.
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Kanno Miho, Tanihara Shosuke, Ito Atsushi
Synopsis: Kanno Miho stars as a lawyer, Tamako, who investigates the truth and the dark side of the school where various ulterior motives swirl when one of its junior high school student falls. Tanihara Shosuke also plays a lawyer who is Tamako's love, while Ito Atsushi plays a teacher.


Upcoming Drama Specials

Kaijoken Musashi ~ Gakkou e Ikou
Date: March 16, 9.00 p.m.
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Narumi Riko
Synopsis: About a young girl afflicted with spinal muscular atrophy who regains her courage and happiness with the help of a service dog named Musashi.

Taro & Jiro ~ Hansei Zaru to Boku no Yume
Date: March 17, 9.00 p.m.
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Sakaguchi Kenji, Takeda Tetsuya, Shofukutei Tsurube, Komoto Junichi
Synopsis: Based on a real events, the drama special is about Taro Murasaki, an entertainer who performs with a monkey called Jiro. It depicts their friendship and the hardships they faced, including the death of Jiro.

[tanteun]

Yamapi's line story is like HK series "Step into the past". I'm looking forward to watch YamaP's & Matsujun's

[jade_frosts]

I wish this casting weren't true There are so many other older more desirable actors in their 40s i.e. Kato Masaya or Eguchi Yosuke. Joudan janai Oda Yuji wa!

Upcoming Spring Drama 2007

Joudan Janai
Date: Sundays, 9.00 p.m.
Station: TBS
Cast: Oda Yuji, Ueno Juri, Otake Shinobu
Synopsis: Oda Yuji plays a 40-year-old man who marries a 20-year-old woman played by Juri. But soon after, he finds out that his wife's mother is a former lover.

[Grifis]

I wish this casting weren't true There are so many other older more desirable actors in their 40s i.e. Kato Masaya or Eguchi Yosuke. Joudan janai Oda Yuji wa!

Upcoming Spring Drama 2007

Joudan Janai
Date: Sundays, 9.00 p.m.
Station: TBS
Cast: Oda Yuji, Ueno Juri, Otake Shinobu
Synopsis: Oda Yuji plays a 40-year-old man who marries a 20-year-old woman played by Juri. But soon after, he finds out that his wife's mother is a former lover.

You said it jade. Oda Yuji kirai da! Masaya Kato or Yosuke Eguchi would be better candidates and more of eye candy factor for me but this is really wacko. I don't care who pairs up with Oda Yuji but not the lovely Juri. NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I have to go over there and crack some heads.

[huongduong]

yay, another Ueno Juri drama, but with Oda Yuji ? booh hooh Well, he's a good actor. I don't mind him, and the plot sounds interesting . I'll dig in for Ueno Juri anyway.