J-Dramas And Movies

I’m finally back and ready to recommend more fantastic Jdrama!

I binge-watched Unnatural after learning the praises it’s been getting since it was first released. And oh man, I was not disappointed, not in the least.

The entire cast is fantastic; I have no complaint on how they portrayed their characters. Masataka Kubota, in particular, has improved much since the last time I‘ve seen him. Kudos to him for a job well done! Also, it was a pleasure to see Satomi Ishihara and Arata Iura acting together again. Their dynamic in this drama is completely different from Rich Man Poor Woman, but their on-screen chemistry is just as strong, if not more.

Plot-wise, it was excellently written. The key points of the overall mystery was masterfully executed since the first episode, yet I did not see the plot twist until it was revealed. It’s great how it could keep people guessing until the very end.

If you’re interested in forensic pathology (and even if you’re not), this 10-episode drama will keep you entertained from beginning to end. 100% recommended.

Note: This list is in no particular order

6) Heavenly Forest

An unexpected meeting leads to friendship between two college students. They often go to the forest to take photos and romance blooms. But what happens if one of them has a secret she can't keep hidden? Although there are some plotholes, this bittersweet movie is good and worth watching.

7) Seigi no Mikata

Fans of ShidaxKanata will enjoy this humorous drama. 15-year old Yoko (Shida Mirai) is often tormented behind closed doors by her "perfect" sister Makiko (Yamada Yu). Ironically, Makiko's actions somehow always ends up making things better for others, thus called an "ally of justice". One day, Makiko falls in love and Yoko's life suddenly becomes much more hectic. I love this drama, simply because it has all of my favorite actors and actresses in it! Shida Mirai, Kanata Hongo, Mukai Osamu and Yamada Yu--who can resist?

8) Kuzu no Honkai

Warning: Contains mature scenes not suitable for people below 18 years of age. So if you're 17 and below, skip this drama. This is one of the most recently finished drama that I started watching before it finished airing. Mugi and Hanabi seems like an ideal couple at first glance, but they both have someone else they love and are only dating each other to soothe their loneliness. They share physical intimacy (hence the warning) driven by loneliness. But will things stay like this forever? If you like a realistic view on love, then check this out.

9) Paradise Kiss

Probably the first jmovie I've ever watched. This is the movie that made me fall in love with Mukai Osamu and jmovies/jdramas. The chemistry and tension between the two leads, the flow, and dialogue made this one of my favorite jmovie of all-time. When I first watched this, I was so in awe of Kitagawa Keiko's beauty and poise, especially since she was a model in this movie. Plus, this movie is where I first saw Kaku Kento who looked bad ass with piercings. Go give this movie a try!

10) My Rainy Days

Note: This list is in no particular order.

1) Ie Uru Onna (Woman Who Sells a House)

This drama is about a woman who is passionate about selling houses. Basically, it’s about real estate. I normally wouldn’t be interested, but the leading lady played by Kitagawa Keiko is interestingly different from others. Watch this to find out why ;)

2) Kimi wa Petto (You’re My Pet)

Fans of Matsujun should watch this drama (if you haven’t yet). In this drama, he’s the “pet” of an office lady who is often shunned because she’s “perfect”. The chemistry between the two leads is undeniable and the dialogue between them are sweet and playful. And c'mon, who can resist Matsujun’s puppy dog eyes?

3) Koe Koi (Voice Love)

An interesting drama that will make you question, “What’s the face of the boy behind the paper bag?” from start ‘til end. Added bonus: the boy’s voice is dreamy.

4) Hana Kimi (2007)

Do I really have to recommend this? Most fans have probably watched this hilarious drama. If you haven’t, then GO WATCH RIGHT NOW. There’s no major reasons why I chose this remake. I only watched this because of the great actors and I did not regret it. Horikita Maki, Oguri Shun, Ikuta Toma, Mizushima Hiro and others were all pretty amazing here but I have to give my hats off to Ikuta Toma. HE WAS THE BEST. He was the reason why I couldn’t stop laughing. I became hysterical at one point. But no, still did not regret it.

5) Parasyte & Parasyte Finale

Hey guys! So, I’ve decided to make recommendation lists for those who are looking for something to watch. It is basically a list composed of J-dramas and movies I HAVE NOT recommended yet due to various reasons. For each drama/movie in this list will be brief reasons why you should watch them. I will post the list in parts so that it won’t be too long. Look forward to it! :D

Am I the only one who can’t look at Takeru Sato without seeing Kamenashi Kazuya and vice versa? They look so alike!

First gif: Takeru Sato

Second gif: Kamenashi Kazuya

[I just thought of this when I posted the recent recommendation post] I heard some people were saying that Miki Honoka was not as pretty as the Kotoko in other installments and I was SO surprised. I think Miki Honoka is pretty, adorable and VERY likable❤

This is long overdue, but since no other j-drama have piqued my interest lately I decided to post one of my favorites, and that is Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo (Seasons 1&2).

There are so many versions of this and I can’t say that I’ve watched every single one (I didn’t even read the manga because it was incomplete), but this is definitely under my Top 5 favorite j-dramas EVER.

I can say so many things about this but I don’t want to spoil those who have never watched this series before (*gasp* who HASN’T watched this?) so I’ll just list off the parts I really like:

1) The cast (Furukawa Yuki and Miki Honoka were AMAZING as Irie and Kotoko)

2) Coffee scenes

3) THE ENDING

This is in all honesty very well-made but one thing that fell short was the character development of Kotoko’s friends. The character development in the Korean version was one of the best parts of the entire series so when I was watching the Japanese version, their friendship fell short for me. But don’t let that hinder you because I assure you this is still an enjoyable watch.

At the end of Season 2, you’ll be wishing for an Irie Naoki of your own ;)

Tempted yet? So go watch this series now! It’s totally worth your time!

My first J-crush is Kanata Hongo. I first saw him in the live-action of Prince of Tennis. I got interested and decided to watch his other works. Now I have an album full of his pictures in my tablet. I totally admire him as an actor and model. Until now, I still look forward to his works💕

PS. To anyone who is interested, this gif is from Yankee-kun to Megane-chan❤Credits to the owner!

I REALLY think Fukushi Sota and Nakagawa Taishi could pass off as twins. They look sooo alike. I confuse one for the other all the time!

First gif: Fukushi Sota

Second gif: Nakagawa Taishi