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Hana Yori Dango 2
OMG. I can’t believe I waited THIS long to watch HanaDan 2. But on the otherhand, watching 3 episodes in a row was awesome. All I can say now is I WANT TO WATCH THE REST! I just finished episode 5, and each episode just gets more and more intense! I’d really like to say something else other than how freakin’ awesome the show is, but I CAN’T. Man, I haven’t fangirled like since I saw my Prince of Tennis days. lol
And what’s ironic is how the part of the plot in HanaDan 2 is so much like my love life. Seeing how Doumyouji goes to New York, then suddenly stops calling Makino thus resulting in their misunderstanding and breaking up just reminds me of my situation. But of course, Doumyouji ends up confessing his undying love for her, in spite of what Rui (omgsquee) says to him.
Can’t wait for episode 6! xD
The English subs of HanaDan 2 can be downloaded at Sars Fansubs.
2 Comments » | Sunday, February 4th, 2007
To fandom haters:
Dear couple hatelisting creators:
I don’t get it. Why do people bother making sites to things they HATE? I mean, you already hate it, hence it makes no sense that you’d want to spend any of your time and energy on what you dislike.
Also, why promote this hatred among the different couple-shippers in the same fandom? There is enough crap and bullcrap going on in the community without people promoting more hate and what not. So you’ve got a site bashing Mimato (or whatever fandom you’re bashing), and you’ve rallied supporters. What are you trying to prove? Isn’t Sorato (or whatever fandom you’re supporting) real as it is? Can’t other fans be allowed to like some other couple without you guys going down their throats?
So what if Mimato-shippers (or whatever fandom-shipper) “started it”? You’re proving just as childish as they are by responding to their actions. Honestly, build a Sorato (or whatever fandom you’re supporting) support site and spread the love all you want, but damn it, stop it with the hate!
no love, Mimi
2 Comments » | Monday, January 15th, 2007
God in Hana Yori Dango
I found the following post in my GJ, and thought it was rather interesting. Since I’ve abandoned my GJ, I thought it might be a good idea to move this post here (though I have been neglecting this place as well…but still.
Before watching Hana Yori Dango, I was reading Authentic Beauty, where it compares us and Christ’s relationship to that of a fairytale princess and princes, how we are to leave behind our past lives and lovers to be with the one we love. Obviously, the relationship with Christ is not a romantic one, but the fact that He loves you so much as to give His life for your freedom from sin.
I was still trying to relate to how the book was putting it, but the love I’ve had for my Savior has sort of died away after the retreat last year *broomed*.
However, watching Hana Yori Dango, I couldn’t help but noticing some similarities between Makino & Domyouji’s relationship and ours & Christ’s relationship.
- Makino comes from a poor family who didn’t fit in at their school until Domyouji made clear that he liked her and approved of her. In the same way, we as sinners need to have a relationship with Christ to have eternal life.
- When Domyouji first asked Makino out on a date, Makino was hesitant didn’t appear until 3 hours later. Regardless, Domyouji waited for her, even if it meant getting cold and wet. Of course, finally seeing her there, he was more than thrilled (though I think he called her an idiot or something, but that’s beside the point). In the same way, our Lord patiently waits for us to turn back to him. Regardless of the hesitations and doubts we may have, know that He is there waiting for us.
- When Makino was drugged and brought to the hotel and had those sleazy pictures taken of her, Domyouji was heartbroken and disappointed. True that she was set-up, and he still forgave her later, but the hurt was already done. It’s the same when we sin. A lot of time we don’t do it on purpose, but it’s a sin nonetheless, and by doing it, we’re not only hurting ourselves, but Christ.
- Domyouji was beaten up in order to save Makino from Sakurako. He could have fought back and won, but he didn’t. Later on, he told Makino that if he did, then he wouldn’t have been protecting her. That was the first time Domyouji ever got beaten up like that. This was the most striking similarity (well at least for me). In order to atone for our sins, Christ had to be crucified. He could have refused, but had He not died for us, then we would not be saved.
EDIT// Though Domyouji was beaten badly, he won when Sakurako eventually admitted defeat and gave up. This is just like Christ died, but overcame death and rose again 3 days later.
I’m 100% sure that the script writer had no intentions of linking the show with Christianity, but it’s funny how such themes and motifs pop up everywhere. 
No Comments » | Saturday, September 23rd, 2006
PoT dubbed!
Pot dubbed… THIS SHIT IS BANANAS YO! I knew this day was coming, but so soon? I only watched a bit before I was all like “eww…i can’t watch it anymore”. I hated Ryoma’s voice. He sounded so lethargic and… dead. I mean, I know it’s Ryoma, but after hearing how good of a job MinaJun did of him, I don’t think anyone else will ever be good enough. Sakuno sounded… like a teenybopper. They should have saved that voice for… dammit, I forgot Sakuno’s stupid friend’s name. But they should have used it for that girl.
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No Comments » | Friday, July 14th, 2006
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