TIGER AND DRAGON タイガー＆ドラゴン REVIEW




AWARDS
* 45th Television Academy Awards: Best Drama
* 45th Television Academy Awards: Best Actor: Nagase Tomoya
* 45th Television Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor Nishida Toshiyuki
* 45th Television Academy Awards: Best Screenwriter: Kudo Kankuro
* 45th Television Academy Awards: Best Music Arrangement: Nakanishi Kyo
* 45th Television Academy Awards: Best Opening: Katayama Osamu

REVIEW
This drama is about a yakuza member, Toraji (Nagase Tomoya) who has to collect payments from a man whose son used the money to open an eclectic clothing store. However, Toraji discovers rakugo through the man who later teaches him the art. The situations between the characters were hilarious and the comedy was very refreshing. I really enjoyed how the director was able to create a seamless transitioning between the rakugo story-telling - the re-enactment of thestory itself - and then the current drama happenings. It was very innovative and impressive to say the least. Each episode focuses on a different rakugo story and it was surprising that because of this factor, the series still didn't seem episodic, but still proceeded at a nice pace.

The main characters, Toraji played by Nagase Tomoya and Ryu played by Okada Junichi are both memorable and funny. They each had a specific character type and firmly stuck to it throughout the drama. The other actors also did a wonderful job. The dialogue in this drama was refreshing and witty. Overall, a great drama!

Links: http://www.jdorama.com/drama.938.htm

FEELINGS
I always love happy dramas.They never fail to brighten up my stressful life. The theme song Utao-Utao by V6 is also superb song. Anyone interested to borrow the drama or want the song from me, just let me know. I'll be more than happy to share.


// ZenEkz is a Japanese Drama Freak //