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Hana Yori Dango Returns
is a Japanese television drama series, broadcast on TBS in 2007. It is the sequel to the 2005 TV series '' Boys Over Flowers'', based on the original ''shōjo'' manga series by Yoko Kamio. It is followed by the film '' Hana yori Dango Final: The Movie''. Synopsis ''Boys Over Flowers'' returns for a second season, picking up a year after Domyouji Tsukasa left for New York. Tsukushi follows Tsukasa to New York to confront him about his behavior and the reason behind his shocking decision to give her a red notice for the second time. There, she gets lost and becomes prey to thieves and bad men. Suddenly, a flashback takes us one month before Tsukushi left for New York. She mentions that F4 had graduated and during their ceremony they donated a lounge to the cafeteria called the F4 lounge so that they could revisit the school. Later on, Tsukushi mentions that she and Yuki are attending their junior high reunion. At the reunion, she meets Jun Pei, a student who is also attend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Drama Film
Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion (emotion), passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey through dating, courtship or marriage, marriage is featured. These films make the search for romantic love the main plot focus. Occasionally, romance lovers face obstacles such as finances, physical illness, various forms of discrimination, psychological restraints or family resistance. As in all quite strong, deep and close romantic relationships, the tensions of day-to-day life, temptations (of infidelity), and differences in compatibility enter into the plots of romantic films. Romantic films often explore the essential themes of love at first sight young and mature love, unrequited love, obsession, sentimental love, Spirituality, spiritual love, forbidden love, platonic love, sexual and passionate love, sacrificial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boys Over Flowers (2009 TV Series)
''Boys Over Flowers'' () is a 2009 South Korean television series starring Ku Hye-sun, Lee Min-ho, Kim Hyun-joong, Kim Bum, Kim Joon, and Kim So-eun. Based on the Japanese shōjo manga series written by Yoko Kamio, the series tells a story of a working-class girl who gets tangled up in the lives of a group of wealthy young men in her elite high school. It aired for 25 episodes on KBS2 from January 5 to March 31, 2009. It is often regarded as a pioneer in Korean high school series, as well as to have helped the proliferation of the " Korean Wave". The series earned high viewership ratings in South Korea, and became a cultural phenomenon throughout Asia. Lee Min-ho's role as the leader of F4 completely contrasted his role in ''Mackerel Run'', which earned him overseas popularity. Synopsis Shinhwa Group is one of South Korea's largest conglomerates and is headed by the strict and arrogant Chairwoman Kang Hee-soo ( Lee Hye-young). Her son Gu Jun-pyo (Lee Min-ho), heir to the Shi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaku Tomohiro
is a Japanese actor. Filmography TV * '' Higurashi When They Cry'' (BS SkyPerfect TV, 2016) – Kyōsuke Irie *''Crow's Blood'' (Hulu, 2016) *''ROOKIES'' (TBS, 2008, ep 8 - 9) *''Hana Yori Dango'' (TBS, 2005) *''Medaka The Japanese rice fish (''Oryzias latipes''), also known as the medaka, is a member of genus ''Oryzias'' ( ricefish), the only genus in the subfamily Oryziinae. This small (up to about ) native of East Asia is a denizen of rice paddies, marshes, ...'' (Fuji TV, 2004, ep 3) *'' Stand Up!!'' (TBS, 2003) *''Toshiie and Matsu'' (NHK, 2002) *''Handoku'' (TBS, 2001) *''Seija no Koushin'' (TBS, 1998) Films *'' Ju-on: The Curse 2'' (2000) *'' All About Lily Chou-Chou'' (2001) *''Fifteen'' (2001) *'' Hana and Alice'' (2004) – Masashi Miyamoto *''School Days'' (2005) * '' Rainbow Song'' (2006) *''Yoru no Picnic'' / ''Night Time Picnic'' (2006) *'' Kyōfu'' (2010) *'' Household X'' (2011) – Hiroaki * '' The Case of Hana & Alice'' (2014 anime) – As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakae Daiki
Nakae (written: 中江) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Daisuke Nakae (born 1985), Japanese professional wrestler *Masato Nakae (1917–1998), United States Army soldier *Shinji Nakae (1935–2007), Japanese voice actor and narrator * Toju Nakae (1608–1648), Japanese Confucian philosopher *Yuji Nakae is a Japanese film director who specializes in films set in Okinawa, featuring Okinawan music, language, themes and atmosphere. He shared the Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award for his debut film, ''Pineapple Tours'', which was an om ... (born 1960), Japanese film director {{surname, Nakae Japanese-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yanagisawa Takahiko
Yanagisawa (written: or ) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the name include: *Atsushi Yanagisawa (born 1977), Japanese footballer * Hakuo Yanagisawa (born 1935), a Japanese politician *, Japanese sprint canoeist *, Japanese footballer *Kimio Yanagisawa (born 1948), a Japanese manga artist *Ryūshi Yanagisawa (born 1972), a Japanese professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and kickboxer *Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu (1658-1714), a Japanese samurai * Satoshi Yanagisawa (born 1971), Japanese racewalker Fictional characters *Naoko Yanagisawa, a character in the manga series ''Cardcaptor Sakura'' *Mitsuo Yanagisawa, a character in the light novel series '' Golden Time'' See also *Yanagisawa Wind Instruments Yanagisawa Wind Instruments Co., Ltd. is a Japanese woodwind instrument manufacturing company known for its range of professional grade saxophones. Along with Yamaha, they are one of the leading manufacturers of saxophones in their country o ... {{surname Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikuta Toma
is a Japanese actor. Ikuta is known for his roles in ''Hanazakari no Kimitachi e'', '' Honey & Clover'', ''Sensei!'', '' Maō'' and ''Ouroboros''. He also stars in feature films, notably '' Hanamizuki'', '' Ningen Shikkaku'' and ''Brain Man''. Career The 2007, Fuji TV summer drama ''Hanazakari no Kimitachi e'', controversial in its gender-bending nature, was perhaps Ikuta's biggest break in Japanese Entertainment. Following his successful portrayal in ''Hana Kimi'', Ikuta was on stage again as he starred in the Shakespearean play, ''The Two Gentlemen of Verona''. While working on this play, Toma was also slated to star in one of Fuji TV's winter dramas for 2008, the live adaptation of Chika Umino's popular manga, Hachimitsu to Kuroba. He took on the role of Yūta Takemoto, a struggling Architecture student in an art school who had mediocre talent and who fell in love at first sight with his professor's niece, Hagumi Hanamoto (played by Riko Narumi). His role as the silent bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mako Ishino
, better known by the mononym name Mako (sometimes stylised MAKO), is a Japanese voice actress, singer and a member of the band Bon-Bon Blanco, in which her prominent role is as the maraca player. She has also performed in a Japanese television drama called '' Meido in Akihabara''. She is affiliated with I'm Enterprise. Her anime voice acting debut was in ''Kamichu!'' where, in the ending theme song, her character also plays the maracas. As Hinako Hiiragi in anime ''Chitose Get You!!'' she plays maracas again, in the ending theme (episodes 1–13). Filmography Anime ;2005 *''Kamichu!'' as Yurie Hitotsubashi ;2006 *'' School Rumble: 2nd Semester'' as Karen Ichijō ;2008 *'' Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens'' as Clerk (ep 10), Lolikko Cutie *'' Kyo no Gononi'' as Kazumi Aihara ;2009 *''Sweet Blue Flowers'' as Child (ep 4), Primary School Student B (ep 1), The Flower (eps 5–6) *''The Girl Who Leapt Through Space'' as Akiha Shishidō ;2010 *''K-ON!'' as Classmate *'' Jewelpet Twi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanako Matsushima
is a critically acclaimed Japanese actress and model known for her role in the horror film ''Ring''. She was also the female lead character in the drama '' A Story of Love'', along with ''Ring'' co-star Hiroyuki Sanada. In 2011, her drama ''Kaseifu no Mita'' reached a viewer rating of 40%, making it one of the highest rated Japanese dramas of all time. Biography Personal life Matsushima was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. On February 21, 2001, she married Japanese actor Takashi Sorimachi, her co-star in the hit drama GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka). They have two daughters together, born on May 31, 2004, and November 30, 2007. She has been called one of Japan's most beautiful women. Career Matsushima has appeared in a number of popular or critically acclaimed dramas, and she has won the Best Actress Award at the Japan Television Drama Academy Awards six times. In 1997, Matsushima was selected to play the female lead, a poor but happy designer who happens to run a shop in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megumi Sato (actress)
is a Japanese actress. Career Sato appeared in Sion Sono's 2007 thriller film ''Exte''. She played a supporting role in Mikio Satake's 2008 debut film ''Class Reunion''. Filmography Films * ''Winning Pass'' (2004) * ''Angel in the Box'' (2004) * ''Peanuts'' (2006) * ''Angel'' (2006) * ''Green Mind, Metal Bats'' (2006) * ''Exte'' (2007) as Yuki Morita * ''Cyborg She'' (2008) * '' L: Change the WorLd'' (2008) as Misawa Hatsune * ''Kung Fu Kun'' (2008) * ''Hana Yori Dango Final'' (2008) * ''Class Reunion'' (2008) as Megumi * ''Happy Flight'' (2008) * ''Kamogawa Horumo'' (2009) * ''Kamisama Help!'' (2010) * ''After the Flowers'' (2010) * ''Milocrorze'' (2011) * ''The Castle of Crossed Destinies'' (2012) * '' Sue, Mai & Sawa: Righting the Girl Ship'' (2013) * '' The Complex'' (2013) Television * ''Kinpachi-sensei'' (2001) * ''Medaka'' (2004) * '' H2'' (2005) as Satomi Nakata * ''Hana Yori Dango'' (2005) as Sakurako Sanjo * ''Aru Ai no Uta'' (2006) as Shiami Shirai * ''Sunadokei'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natsuki Katō
is a Japanese actress, singer and former fashion model, regularly appearing on television in various roles. Career In November 2010, Akita Prefecture chose her as one of the two official PR-Ambassadors, along with Nozomi Sasaki, with the purpose of creating a better image for the prefecture. Personal life Katō is known for being a fan of anime is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of ... and manga. On June 6, 2014, she announced on her blog that she was married to a man from non-celebrity industry. Their wedding ceremony was held on March 16, 2015. On March 12, 2016, during Kobe Collection 2016 SPRING/SUMMER fashion event, she announced she was pregnant. On July 7, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Filmography Film Television References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Japanese Television Dramas
←2006 - 2007 - 2008→ This is a list of Japanese television dramas often called ''doramas'' by fans. 2007 winter season Series Specials # ''Maison Ikkoku'' (めぞん一刻) - starring Misaki Ito, Taiki Nakabayashi, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ittoku Kishibe, and Yumiko Takahashi # ''Attention Please'': Honolulu - starring Aya Ueto, Ryo Nishikido 2007 spring season Series *The seventh episode of ''Sexy Voice and Robo'' was not aired because the setting of the episode's story was similar to a kidnapping that happened around that time. The kidnapping caused the death of a police officer, and thus the episode was cancelled as not to be an unpleasant reminder of the event. The episode was replaced by a re-run of episode two, causing a dramatic decrease in the series' viewership. In actuality, only ten episodes were aired. 2007 summer season Series 2007 fall season Series See also * List of Japanese television dramas This is a list of Japanese television dramas often called ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Television Drama
, also called , are television programs that are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, jidaigeki, thriller, and many others. Single episode, or "tanpatsu" dramas that are usually two hours in length are also broadcast. For special occasions, there may be a one or two-episode drama with a specific theme, such as one produced in 2015 for the 70-year anniversary of the end of World War II. Japanese drama series are broadcast in three-month seasons: winter (January–March), spring (April–June), summer (July–September), and autumn or fall (October–December). Some series may start in another month though it may still be counted as a series of a specific season. The majority of dramas are aired weekdays in the evenings around 9pm through 11pm. Daytime dramas are typically broadcast daily, and episodes of the same drama can be aired daily for s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
