http://jdorama.com/drama_938.htm
http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Tiger_&_Dragon
http://www.tbs.co.jp/TandD/
What do you guys think about this serial? It's so very different from all the other Japanese series I've seen thus far. I was confused at first with the constant maneuvering between the various rakugo stories and what's going on with the characters in real life, but now I think I'm finally starting to catch on after reading about what exactly rakugo is. I don't find myself laughing out loud very much, but for some reason, this drama is entertaining and growing on me more and more.
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11-09-06, 12:24 AM #1
JDorama: Tiger & Dragon [Nagase Tomoya, Okada Junichi]
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11-09-06, 01:45 AM #2
I just watched a few minutes of the first episode and I don't understand the story. and then I fast forward it and I still don't understand the story so I stopped watching it.
What exactly is the story about?
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11-09-06, 08:58 AM #3
This definitely isn't a show you can just watch for a few minutes here and there and expect to understand it. If I'd done that, I definitely would have given up on it too, especially with all the over-the-top acting. Even though each episode focuses on a different rakugo story, the overall storyline involving the real characters continue throughout the show. It's basically about two guys on different paths in regard to the world of rakugo. Throw in ditzy tour guide Megumi and things get a little complicated.
Originally Posted by monkichi
Last edited by Lady Zhuge; 11-13-06 at 01:55 AM. Reason: I suck at remembering Japanese
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11-09-06, 05:24 PM #4Senior Member
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yup!!! I agree, at least after episode 1 you will understand the story. I love the way they keep flipping back from the modern and ancient era.. soooo funny!!! man!!!!
tiger ... tiger... gilletiger.....
.... also the rakugo classic story was very good, and they way Tiger (forgot his character name, tiger is his stage name) related to the modern story was so funny! He wasn't even trying to concealing the real names of the people he used in his story, and it was about his teacher and the family! a bit rough and vulgar, but funny.
Spring Summer Autumn Winter.
Pair ducks nest fly together.
Clemencies. Summer life, feather winter white.
Green meadow in spring, before the autumn bite.
Watching the red gown.
And none else, alone.
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11-09-06, 11:31 PM #5
I just watched that episode last night. On top of the humor, there was even a little mystery thrown in regarding who had actually written the love letter 30 years ago. Originally Posted by eeyore
tiger ... tiger... gilletiger..... .... also the rakugo classic story was very good, and they way Tiger (forgot his character name, tiger is his stage name) related to the modern story was so funny! He wasn't even trying to concealing the real names of the people he used in his story, and it was about his teacher and the family! a bit rough and vulgar, but funny.
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11-10-06, 12:57 AM #6
mmm... maybe I should start watching it again..
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11-10-06, 01:05 AM #7Senior Member
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yes you should! Originally Posted by monkichi
Spring Summer Autumn Winter.
Pair ducks nest fly together.
Clemencies. Summer life, feather winter white.
Green meadow in spring, before the autumn bite.
Watching the red gown.
And none else, alone.
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11-10-06, 02:42 PM #8
The end of episode 5 was kind of surprising...and sad. This serial really does have it all!
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11-12-06, 12:01 PM #9
I really liked "The Cat's Plate" story. I hope Ryu makes a full comeback to rakugo and not just for a pair of vintage jeans.
I have the ending theme song stuck in my head. It's great (except at night when I'm trying to sleep).
Last edited by Lady Zhuge; 11-13-06 at 01:54 AM. Reason: I suck at remembering Japanese
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11-12-06, 05:48 PM #10Senior Member
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You mean this song?
issho ni uta utaou
kousaten de okujou de hito kage mo mabara na kouen de
tachi tsukushiteta n da nagareru kumo yubi de nazotte
mure nasu katatshimuri sono rasen no uzu ni monogatari
harai nokete "kimi no kokoro yusaburu kanjou"
itsu no ma ni ka kawari yuku machi nami
dou shite bokura kaze ni fukarete n darou
te wo totte UTAO-UTAO
souzou ijou no mirai e
soutou haado na WAY koe
kuse ni naru ne bokura de aeta kiseki to ka
hirogaru mugen no sora
mou dou shiyou mo nai kibun sa
itsu no ma ni ka ai ni todoku UTAO-UTAO
dare mo shiranai haruka mirai sono saki e to tsuzuku dai koukai
komuzukashii koto wa houri sutete saa susume
ori nasu tapusutorii
ano kasunda taiyou ni te wo kazashi
nagashi konda ki no nuke kitta appuru saidaa
kono mune ni afureru kibou no hikari
"mou ii kai?" nante ima sara iwasen na yo
inaotte UTAO-UTAO
souzou doori no kono suteeji
souzoushii nakama ga ite
tatoeru nara tomu to jerii no gendai baajon
kumoma kara sasu hikari
mondou muyouni sosogu happiinesu
yume mitai na hibi ni kanau UTAO-UTAO
te wo totte uta wo utaou
souzou ijou no mirai e
soutou haado na WAY koe
kuse ni naru ne bokura de aeta kiseki to ka
hirogaru mugen no sora
mou dou shiyou mo nai kibun sa
itsu no ma ni ka ai ni todoku UTAO-UTAO
da kara koko de kimi ga warau UTAO-UTAO
my fave story is the scare of Manju, it's hillarious...
Spring Summer Autumn Winter.
Pair ducks nest fly together.
Clemencies. Summer life, feather winter white.
Green meadow in spring, before the autumn bite.
Watching the red gown.
And none else, alone.
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11-12-06, 09:24 PM #11
Yep, that's the one. It makes me want to wave my arms around like all the cast members do.
The MV is nice too.
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11-13-06, 08:37 PM #12
Takashi had alot of screentime in episode 8, but too bad Ginjiro got beaten up so much.
This is the first time I've heard of the term NEET: Not in Employment, Education, or Training.
Does anyone like Jumptei Jump? Just looking at him makes me want to laugh.
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11-17-06, 11:13 AM #13
I've finished this show, but I realized I should have watched the special before the first episode for it all to flow in order. Oh well, no biggie, but just a heads up for anyone else who's going to watch this.
It's always interesting to see how each episode opener would say "Tiger & Dragon" in the introduction. The most surprising one was Don-chan's...I was expecting some rendition of "tiGore anduh dragone" and he looks straight into the camera and says it straight-forwardly in accent-free English.
The last episode was so sweet. More people should watch this show. It's funny, witty and truly excellent overall!(\__/)
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11-18-06, 03:06 AM #14
Hmm...I saw this serial on sale but still hesitating if I should pick it up since I am not a fan of both leads. I do feel that Okada Junichi has a rather mature deposition despite his relatively young age. Originally Posted by Lady Zhuge
I've finished this show, but I realized I should have watched the special before the first episode for it all to flow in order. Oh well, no biggie, but just a heads up for anyone else who's going to watch this.
It's always interesting to see how each episode opener would say "Tiger & Dragon" in the introduction. The most surprising one was Don-chan's...I was expecting some rendition of "tiGore anduh dragone" and he looks straight into the camera and says it straight-forwardly in accent-free English.
The last episode was so sweet. More people should watch this show. It's funny, witty and truly excellent overall!
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11-18-06, 04:19 AM #15
I'm not a fan of Nagase Tomoya or Okada Junichi either and yet I still enjoyed this drama. I think your appreciation for this serial really depends on your sense of humor and what you find funny. At the beginning I wasn't laughing much and felt confused and/or lost most of the time, but then something just clicked and it was all good from then on as I picked up on more and more of the subtleties that make this show memorable. Originally Posted by strawberry
I agree about Okada. I thought he was in his 30's, but he's actually still in his 20's.Last edited by Lady Zhuge; 11-18-06 at 04:22 AM.
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11-20-06, 05:39 PM #16Senior Member
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I dunno both leads when starting this series, but I would say now I like both ha,ha,ha,ha,ha... soooo funny.. makes me want to re-watch Originally Posted by strawberry
tiger tiger, gilletiger....
Spring Summer Autumn Winter.
Pair ducks nest fly together.
Clemencies. Summer life, feather winter white.
Green meadow in spring, before the autumn bite.
Watching the red gown.
And none else, alone.
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12-22-06, 02:29 AM #17
The actor on the right with the shirt and suit, looks a lot like Sunny Chan in that poster only.
I just love how you Captivate My Mind
Self reminder - Update blog more often and continue editing/writing for TOV fanfic.
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12-22-06, 02:31 AM #18
Actually Tomoya does remind me of a much tougher version of Sunny, and not just in that poster. Originally Posted by Suet Seung
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