Date Eps 2-10

Date is Kosawa Ryota's attempt at a romantic comedy and it is a pretty good one. His witty dialogue between the Koutou Yuumin and the girl with Asperger syndrome is reminiscent of Okada Yoshikazu and Nojima Shinji (before he started all writing johnny doramas). Its funny and different because both are interesting characters and I enjoyed how Kosawa Ryota made fun of romantic comedy conventions.

It felt fresh and different until the halfway point to set up the main characters going with the supporting characters. The it felt kind of familiar and old, especially with Kuninaka Ryoko in the supporting role. I guess Kosawa Ryota had to play within the rules of the romantic comedy but I was hoping he would subvert the rules even more.

However, he did write an ending that was something different from what we normally see. Its the most indirect confession scene ever but I was feeling tired of it like Kuninaka Ryoko's character.

Overall, its still pretty funny and watchable and everyone gave their best, especially Anne but I just wish it had not adhered to the romantic comedy sequence of events. Recommended and fun show, might get a bit tiring towards the end. 

Minna! Esper Dayo! Esper, Miyako E Iku!

Miyako E Iku! is a fan service laden meaningless dorama special to the could have good dorama series Minna! Esper Dayo!

Unfortunately Kaho is not in this cause she's got a boyfriend and has lost her powers because she not a virgin anymore. :(

The good news is Mano Erina is still in this along with Kitahara Rie from AKB48.

Shometani Shota is the luckiest actor in jdorama.

Hashimoto Manami from Shimokita Glory Days. Hhmm. I need to rewatch that show.

I have no idea WTF Sono Sion is doing anymore. His stuff feels like a shadow of his glory days.

You will never look at mini cars the same way after watching Miyaho E Iku!

I can't recommend this dorama special unless you're a die hard Mano Erina fan like me.

Thanks to Koshonin for retiming the Japanese subs which you can get here. The raw can be gotten from nyaa here.

Japan loot 2015

I don't like the DOA combo breaker system but I just bought it for Marie-Rose and her costumes.

Unfortunately the mouse doesn't offer much wrist support.

Should have gone for Kinki of Maguna instead of Legend of Legacy. Pretty sure its a much better game.

Plus bonus wallscroll for only 2000 yen.

Dunno if I will have time for Blooborne. I don't mind replaying The Last of Us with Japanese voices and I gave my PS3 version to a friend. Since David Hayter is no longer Snake, its time for Japanese Snake.

From the makers of Bayonetta.

Hori RAPV for PS4 and 3. The TE2 is going for 20000 yen and I prefer Sanwa buttons but the TE2 glass felt flimsy.

Hopefully I can get used to the kuro buttons.

Uru4 poster.

RGG0 poster. Still unable to find RGG5 poster.

Mayaya from Irodori card.

I killed my Saturn when I forgot it didn't have a voltage convertor. Got one for my Wii so its all good. Now to find time for all my games.

Thanks to bframe for getting me the Lumix GM1 for a cheap price. Not as pocketable as the RX100 but I'm going to get the zoom lens on day. The focus ring came off after a week and was fixed with double sided tape.

Found some shops selling the lens for 3man but ended up not buying.

I love how Yodobashi gives you a plastic cover for your bag when its raining. Someone must have a job in Yodobashi to tell all the cashiers that rain has started or stopped.

The song for my trip is Kumamushi's Attakaindakara. Its got a painful memory but its got good memories for me as this song is getting really popular.

Random pictures from Japan trip 2015

Basketball shop in Shibuya.

Toyota car museum in Odaiba.

How come we got no hoverboards yet?

Sega Rally! Long easy right, maybe.

Tezuka Osamu mural in Takadanobaba.

Book about all Megadrive games.

RIP Satoshi Kon.

Now that tejikomi katsu is back at Coco Ichi, all is right in the world.

Bloodborne sold out in Labi Hiroshima.

Doctors manju.

Special Tokyo Station Pikachu.

Kodoku no Gurume guide book.

This t-shirt is exactly what I want except there is no LL size. So sad.

So wanted to support Naka Yuji and buy Rodea but 7000 yen for a Wii game given HD treatment is too much.