{half down}

(No, it's not exactly the same picture but I couldn't find the one I copied off)
Credit: unknown


Nishikido Ryo, of NEWS and Kanjani8. To tell the truth, I don't really like Kanjani8's songs, besides Naniwa Iroha Bushi (I do love their Eito outfits though. They crack me up everytime). He sings, dances, and plays guitar, too, which is an added bonus.


I love Ryo's eyes. They are the most fun to draw. They're so deep, and sorrowful, even when he's smiling. I first saw Ryo in the drama 1 Litre of Tears in all it's glory, and I've been a fan ever since. I remember watching the drama, and saying to myself, 'right, there better be a good looking guy in this. Turn around, turn around....yes!' Then I searched his name in good ol' Google Images, and up he popped, singing away with his guitar; posing awkwardly for some photoshoot; half-naked; wearing ridiculous outfits that reminded me of The Power Rangers and being tackled by six other men wearing similar clothes.



His portrayal of Sousuke in Last Friends is absolutely incredible, and I genuinely think that he's become my favourite actor. I cannot wait to see his new movie, and I look forward to seeing more of his amazing works in the future. I love how completely dedicated this man is to his work, and his fans - he has two bands, one in Osaka and one in Tokyo, and travels back and forth between the two for work. On top of that he has filming, and the poor guy should be exhausted, but he doesn't show it. Everything he does, he tries his hardest, and I think a lot of us could learn from him.

'No matter how much we try to regret, we cannot rewind yesterday,
And in that same way the world is waiting for tomorrow.'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnYjfrl_pVw

Translation of "Half Down" by Nishikido Ryo
Translation credits: somewhere on Livejournal


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{believe}

As I have mentioned before, my friend over at http://thebennetsisters.wordpress.com is awesome. She's posted up a bunch of reviews (all Jane Austen related), which has inspired me to write my own, for no real reason!

So! Here are my Top Ten Japanese Dramas. For now, it's just a list, but I shall update with actual reviews at a later stage.

#10 Yukan Club [Leisure Club]
#9 My Boss, My Hero
#8 Nobuta wo Produce [Producing Nobuta]
#7 Kurisumasu Nante Daikirai [I Really Hate Christmas]
#6 Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge [Perfect Girl Evolution]
#5 Gokusen 2
#4 Tatta Hitotsu no Koi [My First Love]
#3 Code Blue (Doctor Heli Kinkyuu Kyuumei) [Code Blue (Doctor Heli - Emergency Lifesaving)]
#2 Ichi Rittoru no Namida [One Litre of Tears]
#1 Last Friends

This is by no means a list that everyone should abide by. It's simply a list of my favourite Japanese dramas, and it is designed to perhaps help others if they're suddenly stuck on what to watch. I did this for a bit of fun, and that is all.

And just 'cause I can, here's an extra piece of fanart:



It's another tengu, like that other one of Ueda's, but this time it's Jin~ (yes, I drew all of those spirally things on his cloak thing. I did the same with the Ueda one. Took me forever, but I like the way it turned out.)

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{shalala tambourine}

Based off: (credits: asianfanatics.net)


And it's Kato Shigeaki from NEWS. His adorable fail was too much to resist. Shige's my favourite in NEWS - probably because we're quite similar. He has an invisible cat called Wagahai, because he's allergic to cats, but his best friend has one. He writes some of his Jweb entries in the view of Wagahai. 'Kato Shigeaki did so and so today' etc. Also, he just received his degree in law - congratulations, Shige! These photos are offshoots from the NEWS calendar. He took the photos behind him himself, and painted over the top of them. I don't know why. Just because he could, I suppose. Also, it wasn't a very smart idea to wear white, Shige.

'Shalala lalala, I will sing for you, the one I love
Shalala lalala, I will embrace you, gently, tightly, forever
Shalala lalala, I will sing for you, the one I love
Shalala lalala, I'll sing out until the tambourine breaks
Until the tambourine breaks.'

Translation of 'Shalala Tambourine' by Kato Shigeaki
Credits: livejournal somewhere, sorry v__v

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{romanticist leader}

Based off: (credits: unknown)



So this time we have Yamashita "Yamapi" Tomohisa (*gasp* not from KAT-TUN?! The horror!). He's from another JE band, called NEWS. This was from their music video, Koi no ABO, or Love's ABO, which I find hilarious. I mean...look at that hair! (also, notice Koyama in the background).

I'm going to Japan in June, and I bought my TegoMasu concert tickets the other day. *cue fangirl squeals of happiness* Just waiting to see if I can bag myself some KAT-TUN tickets, and I'll be all good~

Now, relevant song lyrics!


"Hey! A
Believer of formalities
Hey! B
A 'my pace' leader
You'll think that fortunes that tell your affinity are wrong
You'll just take it as it is, won't you?

Hey! O
Romanticist leader
AB
Tsundere Producer
Everyone have things that they're good at
and things that they're bad at, right?"

Translation of Koi no ABO by NEWS
Credits: Jpop Asia

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