Friday, December 23, 2016

520. Koe Koi

Title: こえ恋 / Koe Koi
English Title: Voice Love
Genre: Romance, Youth, School
Episodes: 12

Summary: Yoshioka Yuiko begins the first grade in high school. She gets sick with the cold and stays in bed. At that time, she gets a phone call from class president Matsubara. Yuiko becomes fluttered by his kind voice on the phone. The next day, she goes to school and meets Matsubara. He is a mysterious boy, wearing a paper bag over his head. Her high school days begin with a pounding heart.

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

519. The Liar and His Lover

Title: カノジョは嘘を愛しすぎてる / Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru
English Title: The Liar and His Lover
Genre: Romance
Year: 2013

Summary: Set within music field, "Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru" depicts a love story between a 25-year-old sound engineer and 16-year-old high school student Riko, who posessess a gifted voice.

25-year-old sound engineer Aki is a member of popular band "Crude Play," but right after the band decides to make their major record debut Aki quits the band. But, Aki provides his music to Crude Play under the name of producer Soichiro. Aki begins to date Riko, whose father runs a fruit and vegetable shop. Riko doesn't know about Aki's background, but she likes to listen to him hum. Riko is in a band herself, with childhood friend Yuichi and Sota. One day she is scouted by producer Soichiro.

518. Kaze No Stigma

Title: 風の聖痕 / Kaze no Sutiguma
English Title: Stigma of The Wind
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Supernatural
Episodes: 24

Summary: Kazuma Kannagi was the eldest son of the Kannagi family and presumed heir. However, due to his inability to use "Enjutsu" (炎術, Blaze Technique), the power to control flames, he was considered to be useless within his family. Despite his inability to wield fire, his father insisted on him competing for the right to wield "Enraiha" (炎雷覇, Blaze Lightning Supremacy), a powerful heirloom sword traditionally wielded by the family heir. The 18-year-old Kazuma was soundly defeated by 14-year-old Ayano Kannagi, his second cousin, and his father banished him from the family.

Four years later, he returns as a master of "Fūjutsu" (風術, Wind Technique), the power to control wind, and with a new name: Kazuma Yagami. Soon after his return, several Kannagi family members are killed by someone using Fūjutsu and Kazuma is presumed to have committed the murders in revenge for his banishment. Though innocent of the murders, he is confronted by various members of his former family who wish to fight him. However, the only person that Kazuma wants to fight is his father, the strongest Enjutsu user and whom he later defeats in a duel.

Kazuma is revealed to be a Contractor, a rare individual who has entered into a contract with the "Kaze no Seirei-Ō" (風の霊魂王, Wind Spirit King). Due to this, Kazuma is able to draw upon the wind spirits around him, which amplifies his inherent powers, and allows him to heal his wounds. When using this power, his eyes turn azure blue. However, this ability puts a strain on his body, as it is his stamina and will that limits the amount of power available to him.

After the duel Kazuma returns to his hotel and finds that his younger brother, Ren Kannagi, an extremely powerful Enjutsu user in his own right, has been eagerly waiting to see his adored elder brother again. Their reunion is interrupted by the Fūjutsu user who killed the other Kannagi and who kidnaps Ren. Kazuma returns to his former home to consult with the head of the Kannagi. Ayano intrudes into their meeting and, believing Kazuma to be guilty of the murders, attacks him on sight. Remonstrated by the family head, and her father, Ayano works with Kazuma to rescue Ren.

Further story arcs revolve around Kazuma, Ayano and Ren and the growing relationship between them.

Thursday, December 8, 2016

517. Alchemist

Title: 연금술사 / YeonGeumsulsa
English Title: Alchemist
Genre: Mystery, Romance
Episodes: 12

Summary: The drama will center on the dating life of a refreshing female college student in her 20's, who falls in love at first sight for an upperclassman, leading her to join a forbidden society.

Monday, December 5, 2016

516. The Story of Hua Mu Lan

Title: 花木兰传奇 / Hua Mu Lan Chuan Qi
English Title: The Story of Hua Mu Lan
Genre: Wuxia, Romance
Episodes: 48

Summary: Hua Mulan is strong-willed young woman. She proved that she can be just as good, if not better, than the men by joining the all-male army in place of her elderly father

515. Happy Marriage

Title: はぴまり/ Hapimari
English Title: Happy Marriage
Genre: Romance
Episodes: 12

Summary: Takanashi Chiwa is an office lady who works part-time at a club because she is in debt. One day, she gets into a quarrel with a wealthy and handsome customer who came to the club and is fired. The next day, a depressed Chiwa is summoned by her boss and finds the rude man from the day before down there. This man’s name is Mamiya Hokuto. Hokuto suddenly proposes a contract marriage with Chiwa. Although Chiwa is initially resistant to the idea, she has no choice but to accept. The two of them overcome all sorts of troubles to become a real couple.

514. One Percent of Something

Title: 1%의 어떤것 / 1%ui Eotteon-geot
English Title: 1% of Anything / One Percent of Something
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16

Summary: Jae In, a ruthless son from a wealthy family starts seeing an elementary school teacher, who he has never seen before, on a ten month contract engagement, so that he could inherit the asset as written on his grandfather’s will. 'One Percent of Anything' is a romance drama depicting what happens to the pair during the fake engagement

513. Bring It On, Ghost

Title: 싸우자 귀신아 / Ssauja Gwisina
English Title: Bring It On, Ghost
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Episodes: 16

Summary: Hyun Ji is a wandering ghost who died when she was 19-year-old. One day she meets an exorcist named Bong Pal. They team up to listen and solve the problems of various ghosts so that they can rest peacefully.

512. The Princess Weiyoung

Title: 锦绣未央 / Jin Xiu Wei Yang
English Title: The Princess Weiyoung
Genre: Period, Romance
Episodes: 54

Summary: The princess of Northern Liang takes on the identity of her saviour Li Weiyang to seek revenge against the people who annihilated her kingdom.