[J-Dorama Talk] Shinigami no Ballad

Momo and Daniel

 “Animal familiar Daniel was assigned to the most unusual of the Grim Reapers, Momo. Instead of the traditional black robe of the grim reapers, Momo wears all white. Instead of being cold and dispassionate towards her charges, she cries for their plight. These are stories of those who they are charged to reap.” (Taken from: http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Shinigami_no_Ballad)

Information (taken from wiki)

• Title: しにがみのバラッド。
• Title (romaji): Shinigami no Ballad
• Tagline: Momo the girl god of death
• Format: Renzoku
• Episodes: 12
• Broadcast network: TV Tokyo
• Broadcast period: 2007-Jan-8 to 2007-Mar-26
• Air time: Monday 26:00~26:30
• Theme song: Senko by Sacra
• Ending theme: No Surprises by TRICERATOPS

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This dorama was recommended by our Fake Isak. As usual, she took some doramas from her big brother’s PC and shared them with us. Well, over all, we like the dorama. It has a great story also it’s just about 25 minutes per episode. Well, this is the review:

Daniel, a boy (who was actually a girl, Yoshida Riko. She played in Meichan no Shitsuji too) who was unlucky because he must accompany a extinguished Grim Reaper (Shinigami –spirits who take your soul out of your body while you die- ), Momo. Momo even wears all about white even her hair, imagine that she wasn’t on a drama but she is playing at a cosplay cabaret festival. Not only the hair and what she wears, Momo also a very very kind shinigami. She even break the rules because she wanna help a human.
Well, they started their first mission after meeting. They come to real world and meet Kamiki, a 17 years old student. Kamiki is a schooler but he needs to help their family by delivering newspapers. Kamiki has a little sister and a father, but their relationships are not too good.

Knowing that he will die soon, Kamiki tries to do his best to fulfill his last times. One day, he woke up late but not as usual, his father has prepared the breakfast and says that he loves Kamiki. Kamiki wanna cry, but he’s shy. He took bread and run off of the house but unfortunately, he was hit by a truck and die, and Momo is the one who takes his soul.
Continuing their job as Shinigami, Momo and Daniel come to some people who are dying and who must die based on their destiny which is cannot be changed.

Overall, this is a great dorama. Shinigami was appeared here were so so different to death note’s or bleach’s. Well, I think this dorama must be added to you dorama waiting list.

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Pic cre: http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Shinigami_no_Ballad, google

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[J-Dorama Talk] JIN Season 2

Hi, this is Fake Eli. Well, it's been a while since the latest post. I've just came back from a business trip to Jakarta (capital city of Indonesia). actually, I wanna post this one for days ago, but I didn't allowed to have any connection in my hotel room (I have to pay Rp more than 200 rupiahs for 24 hours usage).
This is the one that I've been waiting for such a long time~

J-Dorama JIN Season 2!!
(*keep applause*wishtle*)

Well, maybe some of you have not know about this dorama. I'll give you some summary of the first season. Are You Ready? --Summary of the 1st Season--
Minakata JIN, a brain surgeon who hasn't did any OP since his fault during operated his fiancee. One day, he was in duty time, and a man with seriously injured must be operated as soon as possible. He actually has a tumor in his brain. Jin is the only brain-surgeon at those time, and he must do the OP. Surprisingly, the tumor which found in the man's brain was just like a embryo.
A few days after OP, the man was trying to run with the tumor. He said he must back to the world (no one knows what the meaning), but while Jin was trying to catch the man, he slipped with the tumor and fell. He thought that he has died. But when he woke up, he has a battle of samurai in front of his eyes. He thought that it was a film-making but finally he realize that it was a real battle. He had been stranded into Edo-era. Since the time, he has not found any ways to come back, he has to familiarize himself as an Edo-man also as the doctor with limited equipments.

The story is really amazing. First sight, it would be like a taiga-drama, it was not. High recommended to watch!

Well, in 17th April, the season 2 of JIN has been airing. Because in the first season, the ending has no any conclusion for Jin, so the 2nd one has been made.

I have not watched this 2nd season, so I took this from a forum:
(http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-637772/jdrama-2011-jin-season-2)

JIN season 2

It has been two years since Minakata Jin went back in time to the closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate. One day, Sakamoto Ryoma arrives from Kyoto to seek Jin’s help. Ryoma says Katsu Kaishu’s mentor, Sakuma Shozan, has been attacked by a group of samurai warriors, called the Shinsengumi, and is near death. However, Sakuma survives because of Jin’s fervent treatment. As a troubled Jin worries that his treatments may change the course of history, Sakuma tells him, “Save people without hesitation!” After that, Jin who had been treating the injuries of the people, is taken away by the Shinsengumi and asked to give Saigo Kichinosuke (later known as Saigo Takamori) medical attention, but … …

Akh~ I've ready to watch! but I have no any links yet~

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[J-Dorama Talk] Keizoku 2 : SPEC

This is a GREAT J-Dorama! Kamiki also appeared here... hahaha... well, this is the information (taken from d-addicts-http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Keizoku_2:_SPEC):

Details

• Title: ケイゾク 2: SPEC
• Title (romaji): Keizoku 2: SPEC
• Tagline: 警視庁公安部 公安第五課未詳事件特別対策係事件簿/Keishichou Kouanbu Kouan Daigoka Mishou Jiken Tokubetsu Taisakugakari Jikenbo
• Format: Renzoku
• Genre: Mystery
• Episodes: 10
• Viewership ratings:
• Broadcast network: TBS
• Broadcast period: 2010-Oct-08 to 2010-Dec-17
• Air time: Friday 22.00
• Theme song: THE RICECOOKERS: NAMIno YUKUSAKI 

Synopsis

Like the original series, "SPEC" will revolve around a pair of police detectives as part of a special division solving difficult cases (Mishou). Touma Saya is a woman with an IQ of 201 and an inability to "read the atmosphere" in social situations. Due to a previous case, her left arm is in a sling. Her partner Sebumi Takeru used to be the star performer of the Metropolitan Police. After some incident however, he was transferred to Mishou. Those two track down offenders with special abilities(SPEC) who managed to get away with their crimes.

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[J-Dorama Talk] Team Medical Dragon 3

Hi everyone! I’m your host for this program! I’m sorry because I can’t reveal my real name right now! It will be a surprise!

Crew: Well, today from ANTELADANTV is… J-Dorama Talk! For the second time… next to me… there is boy that ..em, did you get some sleep last night?

Mr.X: Euh…I think just 3 hours… I watched this Dorama…then I couldn’t stop! Really curious about what will happen in the next episode!

Crew: Wow… viewers, I think this dorama is such awesome! Okay, Eli! Can you tell us about what dorama you watched last night?

Eli: Yeah! Actually I watched Team Medical Dragon 3! You know, I love TMD (Iryu), I’ve watched all of the episodes, and I was really happy when I knew about the third! A week ago, I wanna download the episodes, but I had to prepare for the tests. And now..!!! WHUAAAA *crazy*

Crew: Ya Ya! Okay okay! So, please tell us about the story!

Eli: Ah~! Your expression is so common! I think you have not watched Iryu!

Crew: Hehe…yeah. So please tell the story!

Eli: Allright! Actually the main theme is same as before, medical and especially about cardiac surgeon, and the main character, ASADA RYUTARO, is a man who brings a miracle, he can change 1% to 100% of any possibilities. In IRYU 2, Noguchi (evil!!), he failed to make his program work, he was sent to US and got an accident. Also, Team Dragon was separated…

In Iryu 3, Kito-sensei (from ER) becomes President Director of Meishin, she wanna change Meshin. She calls back Team Dragon, includes Asada, Arase, Fujiyoshi, Kato, and Ijyuin. With this team, Kito plans to make Meishin better. But, suddenly, Noguchi (seed you! Go away!) comes from US! He also brings a catheter specialist, Kuroki-sensei. He wanna destroy Team Dragon! And…Yeah…!! You have to watch this by yourself!

Crew: Wah~ Okay, because the time is going to end,  I have to say good bye, but this interview will be continued! Don’t miss the next episode! Take care everyone!

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