I've been feeding on japanese food, anime, TV dramas, music and am studying hiragana and katakana. Suddenly, the japanese elective that I was forced to take up while awaiting for my first choice of studying French in my university days started to appeal to me.
This time it is Manga and Anime and Japanese drama powered.
From Nodame Cantabile Anime to the super handsome Chiaki (Tamaki Hiroshi), my family is watching Japanese TV dramas every night!!!!! Rachel is picking up and learning japanese and my latest craze is the 30 year old Tamaki-san that not only acts very well but surprises me with his vocals and guitar playing too!!! His voice is velvety and well suited for ballades though he could do pop and rock as well. I particularly enjoyed the Times album though I prefer the photos in the Bridge album. Clean-shaven and not too skinny look better on ya, Tamaki-san.
As the perfectionist Prince Chiaki who excels in both the piano and violin and later on became a conductor, Tamaki-Hiroshi captures the hearts of many with his acting. He learnt to play certain piano pieces (possibly sections of it- for the filming) and conducting. In the movie I, there's a part where he took up the violin and as a violin student, I am impressed with the act of playing violin confidently. Somehow, when actors like Adrien Brody (he learnt to play the Chopin Nocturne for The Pianist), somehow, it FUELS and INSPIRES me to all the more put in more effort and produce better music. It's the effort, I am talking about.
I like the romantic comedy Nodame Cantabile. Ueno Juri as Nodame is so hilarious. Yes, she did outshine, her sempai (senior). I would love to act this role too!!!!! Though in real life, i am far from messy, dirty or that desperate for a man. I think I am more like Kiyora, who set high goals and get things done type. A sort of natural leader that exudes calm confidence.
Anyway, from Shinichi Chiaki, (I actually find the anime version more handsome!!!!) I went on to The Fantastic Deer Man. Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi a 10 episode suspense with plenty of japanese folklore and archaeological sites. Although Tamaki-san look really gaunt and almost starving in this role, his acting is by far the best. As Ogawa sensei, he's so nervy, timid with the 'loser' mentality that I wanna step into the drama and "shake him up". "hey!!!get a grip!!! Be positive. You can do it!!!!" etc Amazing acting, those jealous faces munching away deserves the Best Actor award indeed. When Hotta-san kissed him (the teacher that she initially hated much), both Rachel and I cried out in unison, "I want to kiss him too!!!" SO FUNNY, indeed!!!
Another thing, he is really good and natural in making us want to weep alongside him. The audience can feel the characters anguish and I credit that to being good in expressing emotions as most musicians and artistic personalities do. Some actors struggle much to achieve the same few effect while others like Hiroshi they just transmit the feelings on film naturally. Bravo!!!
Tada Kimi Wo Ashiteru, or Heavenly Forest is one art film that I would like to collect. The whole movie is beautifully made and directed and there's something so touching as first kiss/love. Personally if I am a man, i would be very put off by the female lead with her awful spectacles and terrible clothes and mannerisms. Likewise, i would shun Nodame and call her all sort of names. In both cases, the handsome lead falls for the unlikely and became even better guys. Perhaps, there is a part of us, women that craves being loved even when we think we are unlovely. This is one area I struggle the most, I still think I am not beautiful enough despite much assurances. Ha, perhaps the reason why I am drawn to handsome musical beings (including my best friend turned husband) since I was young. LOL
The Tamaki-Hiroshi fever rages on. Yesterday I chanced upon his cds in Singapore!!!! and suddenly, I am listening and watching him. How blessed I am should we meet one day sans the screaming fans. Ha. I have nothing but deep admiration and appreciation for this versatile artiste who excels both on and off screen.
Tamaki-san, domo Arigato.
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