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Snapshot of the Most Popular Japanese Actors of 2014 From Popular Year End Polls

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 29, 2014

The end of the year starts counting down now and with it comes the unending stream of polls, surveys, and lists. Which makes it a good time to check back in with Japan entertainment to see how the tastes have changed, if any, after a bustling 2014 worth of doramas and movies. Below are two just released polls showing how … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged Abe Hiroshi, Fukushi Sota, Kimura Takuya, Miura Haruma, Mukai Osamu, Sato Takeru, Takenouchi Yutaka, YamaPi | 38 Replies

Sakai Masato Headlines 2016 NHK Taiga and Abe Hiroshi in Talks to Take Over Hanzawa Naoki Sequel

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 21, 2014 by ockoalaAugust 20, 2014

Big news is brewing in J-dorama land but I have a feeling it’ll all work out. The highest rated dorama of 2013 (and of the last decade) was the phenomenal maybe once-in-a-lifetime tour de force that was Hanzawa Naoki. Pundits get happy when a KimuTaku dorama breaks 20% nowadays when before he would hit 30% or even 40% regularly. Hanzawa … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged Abe Hiroshi, Hanzawa Naoki, Sakai Masato | 13 Replies

A Look at the Leading Actors of Japanese Entertainment

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 2, 2011 by ockoalaOctober 3, 2011

A couple of months ago I did a write up on TW-actors and TW-actresses, which was relatively easy to do since there just aren’t that many of them occupying the perch as certifiable leads. The same isn’t true elsewhere, which is why I’ve been hesitant to attempt it for other industries. Nevertheless, I suddenly got the urge to run down … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged Abe Hiroshi, Daito Shunsuke, Eita, Fujiki Naohito, Fukuyama Masaharu, Hayami Mokomichi, Kame, Karasawa Toshiaki, Kimura Takuya, Matsuda Shota, Matsumoto Jun, Miura Haruma, Mukai Osamu, Narimiya Hiroki, Nishikido Ryo, Oguri Shun, Takenouchi Yutaka, Tamaki Hiroshi, Yamada Takayuki, Yamamoto Yusuke, YamaPi | 145 Replies

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