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I finally just finished watching Stand Up!! after around an 8 month break between the last 3 episodes. On the list of Japanese Drama’s I have watched, this one ranks near the top as one of my favorites. It’s extremely funny, yet tackles some tough topics teenagers have while growing up.
Four schoolboys find themselves the last virgins left at school. During the summer holidays, a girl they knew as children 11 years ago, moves back to the neighborhood. Despite their childhood attraction to her, they realize she is a mere shadow of the “princess” they all thought they knew. This story of summer – love, friendship, school, family, the hypocrisy of adults, complications of life, experience and failure is set in an everyday shopping district and shows the clumsiness of children who have developed a little later than their peers. It’s a bright romantic comedy that both young and old can appreciate. (TBS)
Out of the amazing cast, you may recognize the star Ninomiya Kazunari as Asai Shouhei in the series. He is one member of the hit boy JPOP group Arashi. Ninomiya is a very good actor, and has even crossed over into the mainstream movies stateside with his role in Letters from Iwo Jima.
If you get a chance to watch Stand Up!!, I would definitely recommend it! For more JDrama, check out the Japanese TV category.
Doutei boys! :D This drama is great, stars some of my favorite actors, like Nino and Yamapi. I think I’ll watch this again sometime ^^
One of the best TV dramas I’ve watched (in Japan, or anywhere else) is Tokyo Tower with an actor named Mokomichi something or other.
I hate J-Pop for the most part, but you’re right, Ninomiya is a very good actor and a seemingly cool dude; lots of guest spots on local TV here in Tokyo.
Oo! I love jdrama. Ty! I can’t wait to watch this now. You should also watch Hana Yori Dango (Matsumoto Jun from Arashi plays a lead) and Liar Game. They’re both really good. :D
Yep, I like Hana Yori Dango as well, http://xorsyst.com/japan/hana-yori-dango/ . I’m going to have to look up Liar Game. I think the next one I need to finish is Trick. I think there was a 2nd season.
i watched this awhile ago, and i loved it XD definitely one to watch if you have never seen it. Liar Game and HYD are good also, but a few of my favorites are Yuukan Club, Hanazakari No Kimitachi E, Bloody Monday, Last Friends, and Maou.
I’m curious of this drama. I’d like to watch it, but have no idea as to where I could do so. Could anyone here point me in the right direction so that I could watch it?