I don't watch stream and opt to download because then I can watch at home whenever I'm free. I get them from forum like this:
http://forum.indowebster.com/showthread.php?t=475300

Or jdramacity
http://jdramacity.livejournal.com/

or dailymotion (normally very fast, a day after its broadcast someone will upload but RAW version)
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1uvwcj_m...9%B1_shortfilms

The only dramas this season that I watch raw are MOZU and Alice no Toge because I can't wait for subs (MOZU's only up to ep3 but Alice is quite fast and consistant). I think chinese subs usually are faster but since I can't read chinese

These two are definitely my favs this season. I'm still having mixed feelings about Roosevelt Game.

This post has been edited by avanpiper: May 18 2014, 09:26 PM

Thank you

just finished watching Kurokouchi

dayum ending

It's a good drama

My current ranking for Spring 2014 (since most of these already reached halfway its run):

1. Alice no Toge - First episode blew me away with its fast paced plot, this drama doesn't waste time for unnecessary conversations and actions. It goes straight to the point, which makes it less boring and keeps the momentum going. Every minute, every scene is worth watching and there hasn't been once that I felt like skipping. Cinematography is great too, the slow-motions well captured, the hue for flashbacks are interesting, the soundtrack/BGM is so good. Most importantly, the leads' acting are praise-worthy. Already anticipating climax in the next episode, such a torture to wait a week

2. MOZU - I like Nishijima Hidetoshi and Kagawa Teruyuki - my initial reason to watch aside from it being a police drama. I feel like this is a very dark and different approach, they're ambitious obviously. The first 2-4 episodes though were a bit slow paced but still, I'm intrigued to know answers for the tons of unanswered questions. Episode 5-6 onwards, picked up the pace and things are really interesting. I just want to see more action because it's such a waste of talent to gather those 3 leads if all they're gonna do is puff smoke while the psycho went on a rampage. Still a police drama worth watching. It's not the typical case by case kind of police drama we always get in Japanese detective drama. This is just focused on a case and perhaps, onto bigger things. There'll be 2nd season soon.

3. BORDER - Another police drama trying to deviate from the norm. I like the idea of the lead (Oguri Shun) having some sort of supernatural ability to communicate with the dead murder victims. Every episode is different case and situations. At times, I do feel a bit bored and wanted to fast-forward. I also have problem with the lighting for this drama. The dark tint really makes me snooze Otherwise, I feel this is quite an interesting police drama, at least it tried to give viewers something new.

4. Gokuaku Ganbo - the first 2 episodes may not be much but as it continues, it gets more amusing. I still think the millions yen debt is a bit too much and unrealistic but since this drama's all about money, I'll just take it as it is It's quite funny too.



I also watch Bitter Blood (think it's funny but still mediocre), SMOKING GUN (another usual detective drama, more on forensics). Well, I think I'd prefer White Lab more if I want focus on forensics but still waiting for that to be subbed. Roosevelt Game is still only up to ep4 so I can't really judge yet. Hanasaki Mai is just overrated imo. Or maybe it's just not my type of drama.

indeed it is

no 1 medical drama? never liked medical drama.

might try no 2

no 3 i'm watching it too

others might wait until finished...i hate waiting
last time watching Senryokugai Sousakan have to wait like a month for the last episode sub
not even worth it

Haha a lot of people misunderstood Alice to be medical. It's actually a revenge drama set in a hospital. There's really not much medical stuffs going on. You should give it a try at least 1st episode.

From ur list I think you like police drama if ur more into light hearted type of police drama then mozu might not be ur cup of tea. It's very dark and moody,slight comic relief. But give it a try anyway hehe hope it'll interest u.

owh i thought just another medical drama i'll give it a try

i'm not really into police drama actually..
after watched bloody monday last year suddenly interested in police drama
most of drama i watched are suspense & comedy

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watched alice no toge episode 1..wow

This post has been edited by Smart007: May 23 2014, 02:52 PM

I don't know if any of you have watched this movie - Hidamari no Kanojo. I don't usually love romantic movies but this is one of my favs for year 2013, actually, the best romantic J-movie in a while for me. It's got a bit of a fantasy as well.

Loved it so much I ordered the Memorial Edition DVD boxset. Comes with bonus stuffs for example;

The Making of, Deleted Scenes (with director's comments), Promotional/Screening events, interviews (Director, Matsumoto Jun and Ueno Juri), and music video.
There's also a disc for Commentary where both MatsuJun and Ueno Juri sat together with Director as they watched the full movie and comment on the scenes.
5 pieces of postcards
Booklet is nice



Alice not Toge ep7 tonight!

Glad you liked it Oh mannn....I need to wait till tomorrow afternoon to watch ep7. It's showing now in Japan as we speak

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OMG I just finished Alice no Toge ep7

My feelings throughout the episode



I think by far, this episode made me feel suffocated the most. I don't know how to describe it but you just feeeeeeel for both Asumi and Yuma. I'm sorry I never really care about you before Yuma but you definitely topped Nishikado, even for a minute or so in this episode. My heart broke so much for both of them, it's such a sad sad case.

Why suffocated? Well, the tension between Asumi and Bandai is no joke, made me nervous like hell. Even though they don't yell at each other but the silent tension is enormous. Gosh...their facial expression, seriously gotta give kudos to both Ueno Juri and Koichi Iwaki. They're friggin amazinggggg in emitting their anger through eyes and facial expression. That's what I call great performance.

Here's the trailer for next episode by the way



oh gawdd....I need to take a breather



This post has been edited by avanpiper: May 24 2014, 01:00 PM

Happy Birthday, to Ueno Juri...
And also Happy Birthday to me

Will download Alice no Toge!! XD

Happy birthday Juri-chan
I'm expecting Alice team staff to tweet a birthday pic soon lol...
And wow you share the same birthday, happy birthday to you!

Don't miss Alice no Toge, definitely one of the best this season

still on episode 4 lol

gonna watch episode 5 & 6 then maybe wait until end

happy birthday

me tomorrow so close

This post has been edited by Smart007: May 25 2014, 10:33 AM

If got birthday pic, please post it here!! Thank You!!

WoW!! Happy Birthday!!

Here it is...just posted on twitter ^^ Only the cake though haha



They also reported that they were shooting the climax scene of episode 9.

This post has been edited by avanpiper: May 29 2014, 03:25 PM

I just wanna say...if you haven't included Alice no Toge in your watch-list this season,

DO IT NOW

It's like Hanzawa Naoki without all the over-acting.

This post has been edited by avanpiper: May 31 2014, 01:45 PM

wow thanks.. looking forward to the drama.

after i watched "hanzawa naoki", i bumped into "legal high"
the perception i had for that man in hanzawa naoki totally changed i laughed so hard in the first episode - especially the part he was singing and dancing in the court

^ I suppose it's a darker version of Hanzawa Naoki I get more chills in my spine than when watching Hanzawa. It's also life-threatening and more plot twists involved.

Episode 8 was even crazier than ep7

The actor in Hanzawa is really good

This post has been edited by avanpiper: Jun 2 2014, 07:54 PM

he is a good actor for sure..my case is, i watched legal high 1st then only hanzawa and was like omg?

never watch hanzawa or legal high before

worth it or not to watch?

yes please watch...especially hanzawa...is awesome