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Love Shuffle – Episode 2

GoddessCarlie — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:46:13 +0000

ラブシャッフル
Love Shuffle
Episode Two
First Aired: Winter 2009
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First week of love shuffling. Ojiro discovers a bit about AiAi’s past and why she has trouble in relationships. Older woman tries to seduce Kei and ends up in a bar fight (Hmm… Bad English there… I mean Kei ends up in a bar fight!). And there is a couple of pyjama parties…

Wow! This is a pretty crap show. The whole thing just seems pretentious. Let’s say it one more time, come on… “Love Shuffle”.

The music is soooo bad as well. The music sounds like it belongs in “Priscilla , Queen of the Desert.”

I really don’t have much to say about this episode. It just didn’t excite me at all. The characters are just so bland.

The good thing about this episode was the bad English. I love listening to bad English. One thing I don’t get is why the native English speakers always seem to slur their words/don’t talk clearly at all. It is almost impossible for me, a native speaker, to understand them. It’s not just in this, I’ve seen it before in other shows.

The rest…

Liar Game, also staring Matsuda Shota, I thought was bad but actually got pretty good. Will this also improve? We’ll see if I can continue to watch through this boring program. Who would have thought that swinging could actually be boring?

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Love Shuffle Ep 1

GoddessCarlie — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:53:54 +0000

ラブシャッフル
Love Shuffle
Episode One
First Aired: Winter 2009
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This is about four peeps who get stuck in an elevator – it turns out they all live on the same floor. They are all a bit disgruntled with their love life and decide to get a new moral outlook – and to shuffle their romances. That is, each week they will swap partners. No keys in a bowl here, it seems like fate is decided by cards. Awwww.

The characters here are unusual which usually works for me, but some how… some how I don’t know what to think. They aren’t bland, that’s for sure, but I’m not really loving them either. The therapist’s hair makes me laugh though…

And this was strange too. I usually love strange. Peeing into cups… Really bad and old back ground music… Lame kisses that make me giggle. This should have me excited but I’m not. It some how just feels bland.

At the same time, this was more like an “intro” episode. No shuffling has taken place yet. I’m hoping the next episode will be better and will grow on me. For now, meh, I’m not so impressed but I’m not hating it either.

Daigo’s character. Some how, out of all the characters, I think he’s my favourite.

It wasn’t bad, it was just a bit bland.

These guys also live in an awesome apartment complex. I would shuffle with them just to live there!!!

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Bambino! – Episode 6

GoddessCarlie — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:34:01 +0000

Bambino!
バンビーノ!
Episode 6

Ban sucks at being a waiter. Like, really sucks. Ever had pasta in your drink before? Never the less, with the help of his friends, he practises to make perfect. Umm, yeah, not much to it… hey, I watch this for the Ban-perve, what’s your excuse?

Bambi as a waiter goes from bad to worse. But, doesn’t it feel like he is hardly trying? And, well, surely he must realise that everyone starts out somewhere.

Asuka and Masashi come to the rescue. It’s what Ban needs I think, some friends. I think the three of them have great chemistry.

But then Bambi again goes all feeling sorry for himself. It was cute the first time, but it’s episode 6 for goodness sake. It feels so pathetic. And then the snob says something nice to him, and he’s all “I’m so awesome” again. He is full of himself. I’m glad Yonamine came and told him off (even if it was sudden and out of character and pointless).

Oh, and we get some Ban and Katori love near the end of this episode. Yay!

Ban finally gets some friends

Ban feeling sorry for himself. Ban feeling full of himself. I think the show needs more Katori.

Over all… meh. I didn’t even feel like I got a good Matsumoto Jun perve in this episode. *sigh*

Bambino! – Episode 5

GoddessCarlie — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:09:17 +0000

Bambino!
バンビーノ!
Episode 5

Ban has to be a waiter, and wait his way into the kitchen. Unfortunatly, his heart just isn’t in it. Cue lots more Ban sulking. However, there is some developments in the relationship between Ban, Asuka and that other guy. I forget his name. And Ban/Katori developments! Woo hoo!

Ban is a HOT waiter. Ban should aspire to become a waiter model. And I really love Jun’s hair in this. I think this show would absolutely suck if it wasn’t for the eye candy. I mean, do any guys watch this show?

I love the weird guy. That guy who doesn’t talk. He reminds me of a chibi character from an anime – I mean a generic chibi character, not anything one/thing in particular. Maybe it’s just me.

You know, I think Jun has perfected the evil smile. I’d love to see him as a bad guy in a drama. More interesting than a wimpy guy.

Poor Ban. His pan doesn’t look non-stick. My pans are not non-stick. It makes me cry.

I love the toilet scenes. There should be more toilet scenes in dramas.

Ah, Ban is completely helpless. Bambi is a very suitable name for him. He definitely is this helpless little faun. He is really immature and needs to learn his place. Not just that, he needs to learn not to take everything to heart. Hopefully he will grow as a character soon.

Ah, Katori is only denying his feelings in this episode. We know he’s inlove with Ban. And Asuka just tells it like it is. You go girl! (wow, that sounded so 90’s).

Ban is way too full of himself. Either he’s feeling sorry for himself or he’s thinking he’s God’s gift to the world. He needs to shape up!!

Bambino! – Episode 4

GoddessCarlie — Mon, 28 May 2007 13:36:28 +0000

Bambino!
バンビーノ!
Episode 4

Ban’s back home with his Girlfriend but he dearly misses that place he went to with the food and stuff. So he decides he’s going to quit university, pack his bags and move to Tokyo permanently to pursue his career as a chef. But Eri, the girlfriend, doesn’t want to give up her whole life just for Ban. So she goes on a journey to that restaurant that I forget the name of, to see what Ban is all about.

I really don’t see the chemistry between Ban and Eri. I envision that Ban will realise that she is as important to him as cooking – other wise I don’t really see much point to her being in this drama. Still, there is no chemistry. There is more chemistry between Ban and Katori – they are so cute together.

Do those two share a single bed? Their bed is tiny. How do they sleep?

Their date was very sweet and fun. I love how he was pulling her along but at the end she was pulling him along. Shame it had to end badly. Ban has his passions and he is right to follow them. Just as she is right for following hers. I admire that she will not blindly follow him. She may be homely (which often gives the misconception that the person will do anything for their man) but she is also her own person.

But, as she has stood up for her own wants and dreams, so must Ban. Cooking is obviously his passion and he has a fantastic opportunity here in an upscale restaurant.

So Eri journeys to the restaurant to see what Ban is willing to leave her for. In this scene, man her dress is the definition of innocence and purity. Imagine how she must look to the kitchen staff. Imagine if they knew she was Ban’s girlfriend.

Asuka comes to comfort the teary Eri – Asuka may be tough but she has a kind side to her as well. However, never insult a girl holding a big knife!

So after this whole experience, Eri understands just why Ban wants to – has to!- go back to that place. What she doesn’t realise is he is actually insane – well, if he wasn’t before he is now after the head fight he had with the pole.

Next episode looks like it’s going to be a lot of fun!

Bambino! – Episode 3

GoddessCarlie — Tue, 15 May 2007 13:06:32 +0000

Bambino!
バンビーノ!
Episode 3

It’s a busy weekend. Ban starts to realise what he can do to be even better than he can be. And then, it’s comes to the end of Ban’s stay at the restaurant in Tokyo, and yet he still hasn’t done any real cooking. He begins to think about his future and what he wants to do…

In case you are wondering, I write my reviews as I watch…. So, here’s my thoughts on this episode as it happens.

Yay! Smoking is disgusting Ban. Get rid of those disgusting smokes. Ah, that’s better.

The black and white flashes and write looks like its supposed to be in a car racing movie rather than a cooking show. Maybe its suposed to be to give it an edge but it feels out of place.

How can a fancy restaurant not have an electronic dishwasher?

I like the contrast between the calm restaurant and really busy kitchen.

The camera sways side to side, moving in and out to emphasise movement, fast pace. I guess they need something to make a cooking show look exciting.

I am hoping for more character development soon.

Ban tries so hard, which is great, but he takes compliments to heart and can be so full of himself. I do love a show with Jun on the toilet. Priceless.

Ban realises there may be more to running a restaurant than he thought. But cooking is in his blood, as he misses cooking.

He’s crying! Don’t cry Bambi, I will hold you. His lips look juicy in this scene. So very juicy. Am I getting sidetracked from the show? I wonder what gloss he uses.

This show is getting more interesting. I’m glad.

He looks on his time there as a good learning experience. Ban, come cook for me!

I like the strange chef who is always by himself and catches Ban in the toilet. It adds a bit of quirkiness to the show. I like quirky.

I love the end. Choke her! Choke her! I mean… um….

I have to say, I enjoyed this episode. This show is getting better. Next week’s episode also looks exciting. Some character development, not just Ban! Not that there is anything wrong with looking at Ban. I’m glad this is getting better. After a slow start, I’m starting to really like the show.

Bambino! – Episode 2

GoddessCarlie — Tue, 15 May 2007 01:28:21 +0000

Bambino!
バンビーノ!
Episode 2

In this episode Ban tries his hardest in the kitchen. Chopping veges and washing dishes, however, isn’t what he pictured he’d be doing. And then, he gets careless and chops off his finger…

Damn Jun is かっこいい！ I mean Ban. This is about Ban. Yes. えと… Ban likes to challenge himself. That’s nice. He’s also very conceited – although I think this is good because it leaves room for personal growth within the show.

Mmmm I love Italian food. How awesome would it be to work in an Italian Gourmet restaurant and have the best chefs cook you lunch. Mmmmm.

Asuka seems to be an interesting character. More interesting than the girlfriend.

I don’t like the black and white flashes. It seems like they are trying to make the show more “edgy” and I don’t think it works. It’s a cooking show for goodness sake!

I like Jun’s hair in this. It looks good. Jun looks good. Am I getting sidetracked again?

The episode looks exciting – except the build up with “Weekends are twice as busy” sounds really contrived. I hope this show starts to get a bit better soon. I’ll keep watching for Jun

Bambino – Episode 1

GoddessCarlie — Thu, 03 May 2007 13:32:34 +0000

Bambino!
バンビーノ!

Bambino is the story of Ban Shogo, played by the one and only Matsumoto Jun, a coutry boy who comes to Tokyo with the desire to be a chef. In his home town of Fukuoka he was praised as being an excellent chef, but in Tokyo he realises that he has a lot to learn. Still, he has a determination to keep at it to be the best chef he can be.

To sum up this episode, it was OK. Of course one of the strong attractions I have to watching this show is MatsuJun, being my favourite Japanese actor (or my Japanese Boyfriend as I like to call him – however my Australian boyfriend doesn’t like it when I say that ). Is MatsuJun enough to keep me amused? Well, yes he is, but I am allowed to be shallow some times in my life.

Not much happens in this episode. I thought the chemistry between Ban and his girlfriend was non existent. Luckily she wasn’t in it much. Ban smoking = two thumbs down. Ban being emotional and crying and stuff = one thumb up. Ban being full of himself = amusing as well. There wasn’t much comedy (something I love)… There really wasn’t much there. But I will persist, and hopefully it’ll get better.

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