Monday, August 17, 2009
Koishite Akuma
Episode 7 Preview
From the way Ruka played the piano, Makoto instinctively felt that he was Ayumu. But Ruka continues to avoid Makoto who is trying to find out the truth. Kaito told Ruka that if he were to be honest with her, she would only be too happy to offer herself to him. "The only way you can show your love to her is by sucking her blood," urged Kaito, with a resolve he keeps to himself.
On the other hand, even with an engagement ring from Fuji, Makoto remains distracted. Troubled over finding out if Ruka really is Ayumu, finally she...?
In the end, with no choice but to admit he is Ayumu, Ruka confesses to Makoto.
But right after that, an unexpected "incident" befalls the two of them...!!
From Koishite Akuma Official Blog
A conversation between Nemoto (staff member) and Yuma-kun the other day.
Nemoto : The gyoza in Shinjo is delicious ne.
Yuma-kun : You've eaten them, Nemoto-san?
Nemoto : Yes. Eh? You haven't, Yuma-kun?
Yuma-kun : No.
Nemoto : Rosa-san, Ito Shiro-san, Horiuchi-san, Shintaro-kun, everyone kept saying how delicious they are, really good ne～
Yuma-kun : Is it... I want to eat them na...
To be continued...
There has been many enquiries for the recipe of the "Shinjo's Gyoza" that Yuma-kun wants to eat so next time I'll put it up.
A conversation between Nemoto (staff member) and Yuma-kun the other day. Continuation.
Yuma-kun : I'll definitely eat them this time!
Nemoto : It's fine even if you don't eat them right?
Yuma-kun : Eeeeeh, why's that??
Nemoto : Well, you're a vampire.
Yuma-kun : ... Arienai ...
So said Nemoto who helped with creating the roles.
Labels: Koishite Akuma, Summer 2009 Drama
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Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Koishite Akuma
Theme Song
Link here. [60.2mb]
(Left-click to download or open in a new tab to watch video.)
ruka the vampire boy
falls for his teacher
forbidden love
Labels: GrumpyGeek, Koishite Akuma, Summer 2009 Drama
Full Post »Friday, July 31, 2009
Koishite Akuma
Episode 5 Preview
Makoto has gotten engaged to Fuji. Kaito urges Ruka to suck her blood before she gets married but Ruka realizes that he feels a hesitation to do so and he is at a loss. Jiro and the Shinjo family worries over what is troubling the brooding Ruka.
Meanwhile in school, Kaori is making preparations for a new play by the drama club and asks for help. Hiroto, Naoki and Makoto pitch in. In school, Fuji and Ruka run into each other and Fuji informs him of his engagement to Makoto. The unexpected reaction from the usually reserved Ruka surprises Makoto and his classmates.
Ruka is in despair as he wistfully watches Makoto making arrangements for her wedding. From that Ruka, a change is about to take place...!
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Meanwhile in school, Kaori is making preparations for a new play by the drama club and asks for help. Hiroto, Naoki and Makoto pitch in. In school, Fuji and Ruka run into each other and Fuji informs him of his engagement to Makoto. The unexpected reaction from the usually reserved Ruka surprises Makoto and his classmates.
Ruka is in despair as he wistfully watches Makoto making arrangements for her wedding. From that Ruka, a change is about to take place...!
Labels: Koishite Akuma, Summer 2009 Drama
Full Post »Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Koishite Akuma
Episode 4 Preview
In spite of trying to suck Makoto's blood, his fangs disappeared. Not knowing the reason, Ruka is left bewildered and when told by Kaito that what it undoubtedly meant was that he was in love with her, he vehemently denies it.
But Kaito's words remains in his mind and Ruka becomes more conscious of Makoto. Meanwhile, Kaori asks Ruka to act in the drama that the drama club is staging.
That night, Ruka who is irritated by Kaito's criticism of his inability to suck blood, takes to the streets.
Around the same time, Fuji who is having dinner with Makoto finally shows her the photograph he picked up by chance, a picture of Makoto and a boy who resembles Ruka, and they start talking.
Before long, the two of them leave the restaurant. Ruka, who secretly sees them, does something unexpected the next day...?
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My favourite part of Episode 3 was when Ruka walked around Makoto and finally walks off mumbling worriedly that he couldn't find anything to compliment her on!
But Kaito's words remains in his mind and Ruka becomes more conscious of Makoto. Meanwhile, Kaori asks Ruka to act in the drama that the drama club is staging.
That night, Ruka who is irritated by Kaito's criticism of his inability to suck blood, takes to the streets.
Around the same time, Fuji who is having dinner with Makoto finally shows her the photograph he picked up by chance, a picture of Makoto and a boy who resembles Ruka, and they start talking.
Before long, the two of them leave the restaurant. Ruka, who secretly sees them, does something unexpected the next day...?
My favourite part of Episode 3 was when Ruka walked around Makoto and finally walks off mumbling worriedly that he couldn't find anything to compliment her on!
Labels: Koishite Akuma, Summer 2009 Drama
Full Post »Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Koishite Akuma
Character Profile
Koishite Akuma
Episode 3 Preview
Kaito (Kondo Masahiko) had proclaimed to Ruka (Nakayama Yuma). If Ruka does not suck Makoto's (Rosa Kato) blood by the next full moon, he will turn to dust and vanish. Determined to attack Makoto tne next time round, he awaits his chance. Watching Ruka's behaviour, Hiroto (Nakajima Kento) mistakenly thought it as romantic interest in Kaori (Sakuraba Nanami) and does something unexpected.
On the other hand, Fuji (Kyo Nobuo) who picked up a photograph of a boy with an uncanny resemblance to Ruka together with a young Makoto, intends to find out its significance and calls Makoto out...
Coming back home from school, Shota (Morimoto Shintaro) sees a man loitering around in front of the Shinjo restaurant. When he informs his grandfather Jiro (Ito Shiro), his mother Atsuko (Horiuchi Keiko) becomes agitated. The sensitive Shota senses the air of unrest permeating the household.
As matters begin to unfold around everyone, Ruka, Makoto and Shota gets caught up in an incident...
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Some vampire lore specific to Koishite Akuma from the official website.
Typical vampire characteristics :
・Weakness to sunlight, garlic, crosses, holly, holy water
・Reflection not seen in mirror
・Sleeps in a coffin
・Can disguise itself in the form of bats, werewolves, animals etc, fog and other natural phenomenon
・Possesses special abilities
・Immortal
Koishite Akuma vampire characteristics:
・Weakness as expected to sunlight, garlic and crosses
・Reflection seen in mirror
・Does not sleep in a coffin, instead sleeps on a futon (at least while in the human world)
・Cannot disguise itself in the form of animals or fog
・Possesses very special abilities, able to use at will
・Will not die once human blood is sucked, in other words immortal
On the other hand, Fuji (Kyo Nobuo) who picked up a photograph of a boy with an uncanny resemblance to Ruka together with a young Makoto, intends to find out its significance and calls Makoto out...
Coming back home from school, Shota (Morimoto Shintaro) sees a man loitering around in front of the Shinjo restaurant. When he informs his grandfather Jiro (Ito Shiro), his mother Atsuko (Horiuchi Keiko) becomes agitated. The sensitive Shota senses the air of unrest permeating the household.
As matters begin to unfold around everyone, Ruka, Makoto and Shota gets caught up in an incident...
Some vampire lore specific to Koishite Akuma from the official website.
Typical vampire characteristics :
・Weakness to sunlight, garlic, crosses, holly, holy water
・Reflection not seen in mirror
・Sleeps in a coffin
・Can disguise itself in the form of bats, werewolves, animals etc, fog and other natural phenomenon
・Possesses special abilities
・Immortal
Koishite Akuma vampire characteristics:
・Weakness as expected to sunlight, garlic and crosses
・Reflection seen in mirror
・Does not sleep in a coffin, instead sleeps on a futon (at least while in the human world)
・Cannot disguise itself in the form of animals or fog
・Possesses very special abilities, able to use at will
・Will not die once human blood is sucked, in other words immortal
Labels: Koishite Akuma, Summer 2009 Drama
Full Post »Monday, July 13, 2009
Koishite Akuma
Nakayama Yuma Interview
How are things on the set?
Very fun. Filming starts from morning and the hours are long but it doesn't feel that way at all, the time just flies by. The most fun is... when I'm with Shintaro. Shin-chan is really cheerful and he makes things enjoyable. We're always together. During meals, on location and when we move from location to location. We don't do anything in particular, it's just that we naturally end up together.
The producer has also said that Nakayama-san is a mysterious character, how does it feel to be called that?
I'm mysterious....? To be thought that way, I feel happy. To me, being called that is a compliment. My role in the drama requires me to be the silent type most of the time, there's a gap I think. Personally, I'm not the silent type at all (*laugh*)
How does it feel playing the role of a boy falling in love with an older woman?
I haven't personally experienced it but I'm glad I'm given the chance to do it, I think it's a good experience. An older woman, forbidden love, there are people who yearn for that but after watching this drama I want everyone else too, to feel a yearning, to be moved. For me personally... age doesn't matter when it comes to love.
What kind of vampire do you play?
The part I play, Ruka does not show his emotions on the surface but I think he is honest and pure. I think Ruka that way is good, it'd make me happy if he is admired. And he can teleport and has superhuman strength, makes you feel like trying out those powers if you can. The fantasy elements are fun.
The role has hardly any speaking parts in the beginning and in the later parts, he starts to change. It must be difficult.
Even without dialogues, when there's just facial expressions, I consult with the director every time. It must be a little different each time. I try my best to improve on making slight changes in expressions when I act. I practice while looking at the mirror but... it's embarrassing (*laugh*). I think the different expressions will appear once I start interacting with the cast members, I look forward to it.
How does it feel putting on the fangs?
I do feel some discomfort but when I look in the mirror, I approve (*laugh*). The tension goes up when you can do it realistically. I guess you can get used to fangs too. Like putting them on and wanting to show them off (*laugh*)
How is appearing together with your respected senpai, Kondo Masahiko-san?
Frankly, I thought he was scary. But he is easy to talk to and once in a while he says some amusing things. He says such things too...!? I felt that gap. My nervousness just unraveled, it was really surprising. He gave me acting advice too. In the credits, there's a scene of me using a cloak, I couldn't do it well so he adviced me on how to show off the cloak properly. Kondo-san can handle the cloak perfectly (*laugh*)!
Do you have a weakness to anything, like how a vampire is averse to certain things? Something that makes you go,"Stop right there!"
I hate insects! Recently, I've been really bad with them, when did I get so sensitive about it... (*sweats*)? Just thinking about it scares me. A while back, a black insect I've never seen before entered the house, it just swooped in. After that, I'm just no good with them...(*embarrassed grin*). Looking at like the rhinoceros beetle is fine, but if you ask me to touch them, no way. So please, don't prepare any insects (*laugh*)!
What scenes do you look forward to now?
Scenes where I have the fangs on. Kondo-san gave me advice on the fangs too. I want to be just like a vampire!
Besides the highlights of the drama, there's also your relationship with the family you're staying with.
In Shinjou (the Chinese restaurant), there are scenes where little bits of emotions appear, he becomes more human, Rika starts to change. I want everyone to see that. Captivated by the humans that he should hate... There'll be different kinds of connection I think. There are parts of him that are troubled, some heartrending. If I can show that, and move the viewers, that would make me happy. I want it to be a wonderful drama, please give your support♪
I wasn't even planning to watch this but the first episode buried its fangs in me. Yabai ero~
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