Friday, November 25, 2011

Aoi Hitomi To Nuage 蒼い瞳とニュアージュ (2007)

Synopsis
Fukada plays Erika Ichinose, a clinical psychologist who is recruited by the National Police Agency in an attempt to stay one step ahead of a bomb terrorist.

Akai Giwaku Red Suspicion 赤い疑惑 (1975)

Synopsis
Sachiko is the 17-year old daughter of radiotherapist Professor Oshima. After exposure to radiation in the hospital, she develops leukemia. As if that was not enough trouble for one lifetime, discovers that Oshima is not her real father, and that her boyfriend is really her half brother.

A Million Stars Falling From The Sky 空から降る一億の星 (2002)

Synopsis
The story opens after a young female student kills herself by jumping off a balcony. It's soon discovered that she was in fact stabbed, and the room arranged to make it look like a suicide. And so we begin. A few minor details lead Detective Kanzo (Akashiya Sanma) to suspect that Ryo (Kimura Takuya), an enigmatic chef's assistant, knows more about her death.The two have run into each other by chance a few times, and each time left Kanzo with an uncomfortable feeling. Every clue that is revealed seems to lead to more questions about Ryo, his obsessive girlfriend, his callous and manipulative relations with several women, and about a painful memory from Kanzo's past. Things get more complicated when a powerful love/hate relationship develops between Ryo and Kanza's little sister, the beautiful Yuko (Fukatsu Eri). What exactly is their connection? As the evidence (and body count) rises, Kanza tries desperately to save his sister from Ryo's influence. He's no saint, but is he the Devil Kanza thinks he is? And why? The answers will floor you, even when you think you've got them figured out already.

99-nen No Ai Japanese Americans 99 年の愛 (2010)

Synopsis
In 1910, Chokichi Hiramatsu (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi) immigrates to the United States for a better life. He starts off as a seasonal laborer in the U.S. and through hard work eventually buys a farm with his wife Tomo. Chokichi and Tomo have four children through their marriage.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

6 Jikan Go Ni Kimi Wa Shinu 6時間後に君は死ぬ (2008)

Synopsis
"You will die six hours later." Keishi, a youth who proclaims himself a seer, suddenly says this to Mio, who is walking along the streets of Shibuya. At first, Mio scoffs at it as nonsense but ever since her acquaintance was murdered a few days ago, she realises that she has also become a victim of a stalker. Half believing it, she decides to hang around with Keishi. Later, with the help of Sawaki, a detective she knows, the stalker is identified. She thinks the case is closed but a totally unexpected person attacks her...

30 Haken Onna Ga Shuushoku Suru HouHou 30ハケン女が就職する方法 (2010)

Synopsis
Actress Yuki Uchida (34) stars in her first mobile drama, being distributed on BeeTV next year. Titled "30 Haken Onna ga Shuushoku Suru Houhou," the series is set to begin on February 1.

Uchida plays a single woman around the age of 30. Looking to lift herself beyond temp work, she begins her search for regular employment, though she also finds herself dealing with the difficulties of looking for a marriage partner.

Uchida's supporting cast includes Kosuke Toyohara, Mari Nishio, Kenichi Sano, Maki Kubota, and Tetsu Watanabe.

3 Nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei 1 3年B組金八先生 1 (1979)




Synopsis
Stars popular actor Takeda Tetsuya as an inspirational teacher put in charge of an unruly class of 9th graders. This highly-rated series reveals a rarely-seen side of Japan's educational system. - It may be an old J-drama, but it is a real classic and one not to be missed by any J-drama lovers. Takeda Tetsuya in his most memorable role.