Jdorama Addict ^_^

I first became acqauinted with Japanese dramas with Gokusen and shall I say, I was mostly smitten with their brand of comedy. And all those good-looking guys helped with catching my eye of course! :D There were touching moments too, when I've shed a tear or two, but I was really caught with the hilarity of it. I guess at that time, after the Korean wave hit us, I was a little tired with all the tragic endings of their drama that I was curious to find out what the Japanese series would be made of. I love their anime shows and I heard some Jdoramas are actually live versions of these animes, or manga. So that also caught my preliminary attention. And like I've said, I've been interested in them eversince. However, I've only watch these shows when shown on TV, and I haven't really rigorously scoured the DVD pirates for copies of other series, so basically, I've only seen a few. That doesn't sound addictive at all. However, I would still like to think of it as such because given the time, I'd like to watch it over and over again(that's mostly Gokusen...I also watched season 2 and GTO) . Only now that I have familiarize myself with forums and meeting other addicts like me that I realize there's so much more Jdoramas that I haven't seen. But I've only just revisited the forums last summer when researching for Hana Kimi (if you haven't seen it, i highly recommend this to you and you must know there is actually a Taiwan version. They say they're the original, but just because they made the live version first doesn't mean they're the original. It's still based on a Japanese manga so the Japanese version is more genuine). After all my hype for Hana Kimi, I decided to follow some forumers' recommendations for series to watch. So, since last summer, I've done with Gokusen 3 and started with Zettai Kareshi. And I also started with Yukan Club because it has such good reviews in the forums. I must say, it's also good, if you like that kind of stuff. Ha! It's hilarious! Mostly I watch shows with guys of my fancy, but it's just so difficult because there are so many(difficult to handle, I think my heart can barely take it hehehe). Right now, I'm into video-streaming but it's annoying how slow it loads (I'm actually writing about it now to while the time away. I'm really gonna find some dvds on this). But it's worth it, especially seeing my crushes. It's given me a natural high and are good stress-relievers. So, try watching one today! :D

Avatar Finale

Well, for all those Avatar fans, I'm sure you've already seen the latest (and the last, might I add)episode, having been released a little over a week ago. As for me, with all the bothers of school, I had to restrain myself for over a week since getting a hold of the copy from my classmate. I've only just finish it actually and I have to say that it had a great ending. It tied a lot of loose ends, although there really wasn't much...it was mostly the anticipation of seeing Aang finally meet up with Fire Lord Ozai. And really, their final face-off (their first too) was just amazing. Just what you would expect from two powerful individuals fighting for supremacy over the world. The Fire Lord's skill, of course, was just off the hook, especially during the battle when it was enhanced by Sozin's Comet. And even with Aang mastering all four elements, he was a shade better than him. Of course, we must take into consideration that Aang had to learn and master the other three elements in just so short a time, and even with Zuko always on his tail trying to capture him half the time. Only when Aang went into the Avatar State did he really reveal how much powerful he is, and had become in just less than a year. The then-Fire Lord-now-Phoenix King doesn't stand a chance ("Didn't mean to offend you, oh Phoenix King-of-getting-his-butt-whopped". Haha, nice one Toph).

But getting on, since Ozai was defeated, it follows that it was really the end of the series. I thought it was just the finale of book 3, but it really is the end. And like all endings, it's left me emotionally spent. Being exhilarated with excitement and anticipation in the beginning, going on a whirlwind of emotions with all the thrill in the final battle, happiness in the end that peace and harmony was restored and all those cute and romantic reunions after the battle, and depression seeing the credits roll by. Whew, as Ron would put it, no one feels all that emotions together at one time or they'll explode. I'm pretty sure I'm about to. An hour past and all I know is that there wouldn't be anything to look forward to now in Nickelodeon...well, maybe I'd watch it again when they show it. I still can't believe there wouldn't be any Avatar episodes anymore. I thought at least that it's going to be 4 books, one for each element. It's Deathly Hallows all over again.