Majo no Jouken (魔女の条件 )

Majo no Jouken (魔女の条件 , Witch Requirement ) is Japanese Drama aired in 1999. The movie is starred by Matsushima Nanako and Takizawa Hideaki.

The story is about...

Hirose Michi, a 26 year old math teacher, who is viewed as somebody who is too young to become a homeroom teacher. Due to pressures from the society and his father, she accepted her boyfriend's wedding proposal despite her uncertainties of her feelings towards her boyfriend.

Kurosawa Hikaru is a 17 year old high school student who has transferred from one school to another due to constant skipping of classes. He is the only son of the owner and director of a well-known hospital.  After transferring from one school to the other, he ended inside Hirose Michi's class. At his previous school, it seemed that he was bullied. He had no desire or will for anything until he met Michi.

Both experienced different kinds of pressures and both are seeking for freedom. As they search for the World of Freedom, they find themselves drawn to each other and develop strong feelings for each other. These feelings is, then, looked down by society. Michi became the target of criticism for falling for and corrupting a minor. As their relationship grow, they will struggle for acceptance and learn more about life and about the World of Freedom that they so desired.

Also known as: Witch's requirement / Forbidden love

Matsushima Nanako as Hirose Michi
Takizawa Hideaki as Kurosawa Hikaru
Bessho Tetsuya as Kitai Masaru (Michi's fiancee)
Kuroki Hitomi as Kurosawa Kyoko (Hikaru's mother)
Tsuji Kazunaga as Hirose Kenichi (Michi's father)
Shirakawa Yumi as Hirose Motoko (Michi's mother)
Nishida Naomi as Uda Kiriko (Masaru's colleague & Michi's friend)
Yamada Maiko as Kinoshita Jun (Hikaru's classmate)
Yamaguchi Yuichiro Godai Yu (Doctor at Kurosawa Hospital)
Ozawa Rin as Sugai Miharu (Hikaru's home tutor)
Tayama Ryosei as Okajima Sensei (Ryousei High School Director)
Nukumizu Youichi as Matsuoka Sensei (History teacher)
Yajima Kenichi

POV:

The story is, indeed, heart-wrenching and will keep you at the end of your seat. I really loved how they struggled to fight for their love. The story also shows how different the two characters think in respect to their age. This is something worth watching, but, of course, if you are a person who is kind of legalistic and is unable to accept those that have deviated from the norm, then I suggest that you do not watch this.

This was indeed one of Takizawa Hideaki's best performances. The main characters were outstanding.

Links:
MySoju (watch online) click here
Official Site click here
JDorama page click here
DramaWiki page click here
Wikipedia page click here


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Note: these images are those that I have gathered online. These aren't used for profit but for entertainment purposes only. Thank you to those who posted these photos.... I don't own any of these photos.

Takizawa Hideaki (滝沢秀明)

Takizawa Hideaki (滝沢秀明) is a Japanese actor, singer and composer born on March 29,1982. He is a member of the J-pop duo called Tackey and Tsubasa. 

Nickname: タッキー (Tackey) 
Profession: Actor and singer 
Birthdate: 1982-Mar-29 
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan 
Height: 169cm 
Weight: 58kg 
Star sign: Aries 
Blood type: A 
Family: Elder brother and elder sister 
Talent agency: Johnny's Entertainment

Takizawa Hideaki started in showbusiness at the age of 13 by joining Johnny's Junior. From then, he starred and many Japanese drama but it was not until he played Kurosawa Hikaru of the series Majo no Jouken(1999) that he really became very famous not only in Japan but also in other countries nationwide. Hideaki played the role of a high school student who fell in love with his homeroom teacher. Majo no Jouken became very controversial and aided Hideaki's rise to stardom. In fact, he is even called the new Kimura Takuya, a fellow Japanese actor who is very famous in Japan.

 At the age of 20, he signed a recording contract with Avextrax and joined the duo Tackey and Tsubasa.  They released their first album entitled Hatachi (20 years old) on September 11, 2002. As a unit, they have released a total of 2 albums, 3 singles and 3 concert tours. If my information serves me right, he now does solo concerts and solo albums.


As his career progressed, he not only played other roles for other dramas but also he became one of the sought after endorsers for famous brands in Japan such as Shiseido, Lotte, DoCoMo and many others. In fact, when he endorsed Olympus, it became the number 1 camera brand of Japan.


Writer's POV:


I know very few Japanese actors and I didn't know anything about him. I started to become a fan when I watched his latest work called Orthros no Inu. The series was so inviting that I watched it. I wasn't disappointed. In this series, Hideaki Takizawa played the role of a cunning and manipulative escapee who bears the so called "God's Hand", the ability to heal any wound or illness. When I was watching the series, I was so impressed. Hideaki played his role very well. I couldn't read what his character is thinking, leaving me at the edge of my seat. Due to this, I became a fan. I looked him up with google and found that he is a very famous actor. Unfortunately, like Nishikido Ryo, Takizawa Hideaki doesn't have a personal blog so updates about him is really rare unless it is televised or cascaded on the web. I really wish he had one, or maybe he does I just didn't know about it. He is so cute though his 27. So far, I have only seen Orthros no Inu. I plan to watch the rest soon once I have he chance to purchase the DVD. Oh, before I forget, he loves to show his body... well, that was the impression that I got when I watch some of his concerts and the 24 hour special about him where a camera is following him the whole day. In his car, he had no top while in front of the camera. Such confidence. Anyway, it's alright, more drooling moment for me. Love you Tackey-chan

Links:
Tackey and Tsubasa Official Website click here
Most Beautiful Man click here
JDorama page click here
Wikipedia page click here
DramaWiki page click here



Pictures:

for More Hideaki TAkizawa images click here

Note: these images are those that I have gathered online. These aren't used for profit but for entertainment purposes only. Thank you to those who posted these photos.... I don't own any of these photos...

Nishikido Ryo (錦戸亮 )

Nishikido Ryo ( 錦戸亮  ), is a Japanese actor and singer.

Nickname: Ryo-chan, Ryotan 
Birthdate: November 3, 1984 
Birthplace: Kadoma, Osaka, Japan  
Height: 169cm 
Weight: 53kg 
Star sign: Scorpio 
Blood type: O 
Family: Two elder brothers, one younger sister 
Talent agency: Johnny's Entertainment

Nishikido Ryo started acting and was active in show business at the age of 13. As he grew up, he learned how to play the guitar. He can now play three instruments namely: guitar (solo), piano and harmonica. Later in 2004, he debuted in both News and KANJANI 8, J-pop groups.

According to information, he is very straightforward. He doesn't seem to filter his words, but in totality I still love him. He is so cute and hot. Anyway, I've only seen him twice; first in Orthros no Inu and second in Niini no Koto wo Wasurenaide. I plan to watch other dramas and movies he participated in. He is quite good in acting. Singing and dancing-wise, I think his fair but because of his charms it becomes sizzling.

To be honest, Nishikido Ryo is one of those actors that very little is known about his personal life. In fact, I really ahd a hard time gathering information about him. Most of the information I have gathered are those about the dramas and movies that he participated, songs he sang, and the awards he won. Other than this, not much is known about him. Well, not much is said about him online. He, also, do not have a blog unlike Hamao Kyousuke and Yanagishita Tomo. In spite of this, I still want to write an article about him.

Like many of the articles written about him, here are a list of awards he has received.

Fall 2008 Nikkan Sports Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Last Friends.
18th TV LIFE Annual Drama Awards 2008: Supporting Actor for Ryusei no Kizuna.
18th TV LIFE Annual Drama Awards 2008: Supporting Actor for Last Friends.
57th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Last Friends.
2003-2004 Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix: Best Newcomer for Teru Teru Kazoku


as I mentioned earlier, he doesn't have a blog site so here are useful links dedicated to Nishikido Ryo...
RYO_Watch(livejournal site) click here
wikipedia article click here
Asian Media Wiki page click here
D-Addicts page click here
Jdorama page click here

 IMAGES:

for more Nishikido Ryo images click here

Note: these pictures are those that I have gathered online. These aren't used for profit but for entertainment purposes only. Thank you to those who posted these photos.... I don't own any of these photos...

Tomo Yanagishita (柳下 大)

a japanese actor and one of my ultimate favorites. 
Profile:

• Name Tomo Yanagishita
• Japanese: 柳下大 （やなぎした とも)
• Birthdate: June 3, 1988
• Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
• Height: 173 cm.
• Blood Type: O
• Star Sign: Gemini 
• Hobbies: Skiing
• Special skills: Break dancing
• Jgroup: D-Boys
  

Tomo Yanagishita (柳下 大) is a japanese actor born on the 3rd of June, 1988. His career started when he won Watanabe Entertainment's 3rd D-Boys audition back 2006. On the same year, he won the part of Kaoru Kaidoh for Tenimyu (The Prince of Tennis Musical). For a guy, he looks so pretty. I so love him. Kawaii... The first time I saw him was in the movie entitled Takumi-kun Series: Soshite, Harukaze ni Sasayaite where he played Takumi, a shy boy with a past he keeps secret. This was the movie that I took notice of him. After, seeing him in this movie, I decided to google him and found other shows he took part in. I was so shocked when i learned that he appeared in the Detective Conan Movie. Apparently, he was one of the classmates of the main character. Immediately, I watched the Detective Conan movie again since I have a copy of it. And there he was, just a brief glimpse of his character. LOL! I didn't stop there. I then watched the Tenimyu Musical (The Prince of Tennis Musical: Progressive Match Higa feat. Rikkaidai), and i couldn't believe that he is playing that kind of a role. It was so far from his character in the Takumi-kun Movie as well as his looks never really suggested that he could play the part, but he did. In this musical was where I first saw how pretty his built is. He has pecks! Would you believe that?! LOL! In the Takumi-kun movie, he seemed flat-chested but that wasn't really the reason I watched this shows. Moving forward, as I mentioned earlier, I scanned for other shows and information about Tomochan. So I ended up watching Akai Ito (one of the best series ever!) where he played Natsu a soccer player who impregnated his girlfriend. Yes, he played that role. I am so jealous of the girl. LOL! Then I watched Ren Ai Shindan: Tsubasa no Karera where he played the role of Tsubasa. Dream Live 5 where he graduated and Dream Live 4 where I don't know what to say. Ahahaha! Oh, before I forget, I saw one of his DBOYS project, Shinsyunkakushigei, where he had to do some gymnastics. Sadly, he got into an accident during the rehearsal, but good thing that he was still able to do it. He had other shows but unfortunately I haven't found the time to watch them yet.

Anyway, he has this movie that I am looking forward to. It is called Sho no Michi. I haven't learned about what the story will be but by the trailer itself, I strongly believe that it'll be fantastic. Hope, I will be able to see it soon. There is also a tv series that he is taking part of that I haven't watched, it is called Samurai High School. Then, he also has a new movie this year, Shinsengumi PEACE MAKER. I really hope I can find the time to watch these shows.

Just for trivia, he collects necklaces and piercings. He is very fashionable and he loves to shop, a LOT! I have no access to his pure japanese blog but you can always read about him through a translated blog.

Let's support Tomochan Mina-san..... よろしくお願いしま!

 Here are links about TOMOchan

Tomo's Blog (Japanese) click here
Translated Blog click here
Tomo's DBoys Profile (Japanese)  click here
DBOYS Official Site click here
Takumi-kun click here
Asian Media Wiki: Tomo click here
Wikipedia click here
Dramawiki click here
Sho no Michi trailer click here
Fellow Tomo Blog click here

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Note: these images are those that I have gathered online. These aren't used for profit but for entertainment purposes only. Thank you to those who posted these photos.... I don't own any of these photos...

HAMAO KYOUSUKE (浜尾 京介)

Profile:

Name: 浜尾京介 
Name (romaji): Hamao Kyosuke 
Profession: Actor, Model 
Birthdate: 1991-Jun-25 
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan 
Height: 173cm 
Star sign: Cancer 
Blood type: B 
Talent agency: Tani Promotion



Hamao Kyousuke (浜尾京介) is a Japanese model and actor. Of the many actors of Japan, he is one of my ultimate favorite and crush. The first time I saw him was in Takumi-kun Series: Niji-iro no Garasu (Takumi-kun Series: The Rainbow-colored glass. He played his role so nicely that he immediately caught my attention. After, watching him play his part in the movie, I searched online to find information about him. Shockingly, I learned that he was part of a series my sister and I watched, GOKUSEN 3. I didn't notice him much there because he was just playing a small role and most of the time the camera just passes by him. Then, I continued to search for further information about him, he was suppose to appear on a certain movie... I am not sure what it was but I saw the preview on youtube. I, also, discovered that he was the 4th generation Eiji Kikumaru of Tenimyu (the Prince of Tennis Musical). I really believe that he is the cutest person who played Kikumaru Eiji. Then, after seaarching through wikipedia, I learned that he has a personal blog which he updates normally at night or in the afternoon because more often than not he uses "KONBANWA" and "KONNICHIWA" as a greeting. He updates it quite often, and I make it appoint to read it. I am not really good with Kanji but I am improving because of my habitual reading of his blog. So far, I can't say much about his character because I just learned about him last year, but one thing is that he is quite fashionable and playful. He even wore one of his fan's gift to sleep. It was a costume of some character I am not quite familiar of. anyway he is one of the cutest....

Mina-san, let's support him....  よろしくお願いしま!


His latest projects are Takumi-kun Series: Bibou no Detail, a sequel to the Takumi-kun Series, which will air in theaters on January 30, 2010. I'm so excited. And on the same date, as well as the 31st of January, will be the great reveal of the cast for the new Super Sentai Series, Tensou Sentai Goseiger, at Tokyo Dome City event where Kyousuke-san will be playing the role of Aguri the Black Goseiger/ Gosei Black. Go Kyousuke-chan, gambattemasshou!!!

Here are links related to Hamao Kyousuke:

Hamao's Blog: click here
Hamao's Blog, translated: click here
Hamao's Official Site: click here

Other links related to Hamao Kyousuke:

Tanipro Profile: click here
Takumi-kun Movie Site: click here
Live Journal: click here
Tenimyu Site: click here
Wikipedia: Hamao Kyousuke: click here
Drama wiki: Hamao Kyousuke: click here
Komattamen: click here
MMV: click here
Gokusen the Movie: click here
Takumi-kun Series: Bibou no Detail trailer: click here

here are photos I've have gathered online:

 

  

 

 

 

Note: these images are those that I have gathered online. These aren't used for profit but for entertainment purposes only. Thank you to those who posted these photos.... I don't own any of these photos...