A new drama adapted from Manga 神の雫 has been announced today. Airing every Wednesday from 13 January 2009 at 10pm(Japanese time)
The male lead is Kamenashi Kazuya of KAT-TUN and Tanabe Seiichi
The Manga :
Synopsis: Kanzaki Shizuku (神咲雫), is the son of a recently deceased, world renowned wine critic Kanzaki Yutaka (神咲豐多香) who owns a vast wine collection. In order to take ownership of his legacy, he must find 13 wines, known as the "12 apostles" and the "Les Gouttes de Dieu" that his father described in his will. He has a competitor called Toomine Issei (遠峰一青), a renowned young wine critic, who is his father's adopted son.
Shizuku has never drunk or has any previous knowledge about wines, but with strong senses of taste and smell, plus knowledge gained from his time with his father, and with support from his friends and colleagues like sommelier trainee Shinohara Miyabi (紫野原みやび), Shizuku submerges himself in the world of wines and tries to solve the mysteries of the 13 wines and defeat Toomine Issei.
Cast (Credit to Scrystalz): Kamenashi Kazuya as Kanzaki Shizuku Tanabe Seiichi as Tomine Issei Naka Riisa as Shinohara Miyabi Toda Naho as Kiryu Ryoko Masu Takeshi as Kawarage Taguchi Hiromasa as Honma Chosuke Sasaki Nozumi (佐々木希) as Sara Hirakata Genki (平方元基) as Kido Ryusuke Hagi Mika (荻美香) as Minamoto Saori Uchida Yuki as Saionji Maki Tatsumi Takuro as Fujieda Shiro Takenaka Naoto as Doi Robert Furuya Ikko as Kanzaki Yutaka
fanofsam: Thanks for creating a forum for Kame new drama. Btw do you know any site who had a manga for this drama with english translation? I want to familiarize with the manga first.
You're welcome.... will continue get more of the stories up.
I am not sure about the translated version but I understand it has only so far being officially translated to chinese Taiwan and Korea. Correct me if I am wrong.
Here is the clip in zoomin on kame's comments.
will put the script up later on as this is raw video.
mfeje210
Nov 14 2008 7 47 AM
dale_kl: Thanks for the link. I finished reading the 3 chapters last night . The story is good so far. How come they didn't continue the translations of this manga? I want to read more.Hahaha I can't wait for Kame to act the main character.
fanofsam: Thank you for the link. btw have you heard that there will be a korean version of this drama. but i'm bias with kame only.LOL The Korean actor are known here in my country but i'm not one of them. I will watch Kame's version only because he is a good actor for me.
C♥KAT-TUN~Shun
Nov 25 2008 4 34 AM
I'm looking forward to this drama, really miss the talented Kame-chan in action again although I have not read the manga, but the story sounds interesting.
Kame's the only known cast so far right? I wonder who the female lead is (if there even is one)...
shia329
Nov 25 2008 9 15 PM
ooh this sounds interesting. i cant wait
Rocky-Road
Nov 27 2008 4 48 AM
Sounds interesting. Can't wait for more info on it!
ooo kame's in a new drama!! does anyone know if they decided on the other members of the cast? like his rival for instance? can't wait! january is almost here!
fanofsam
Dec 3 2008 3 09 AM
Here is some screen cap from the latest CM:
The CM is quite short but his image as Shizuku is quite cool.
I will put the translation script later.
fanofsam
Dec 12 2008 9 17 AM
The series has confirmed screening starts from January 20, 2009..... Look forward to it.
Another intro/ magazine on this. TV Guide 19.12.2008
AKAME^^affection
Dec 13 2008 4 31 AM
Kami No Shi zuku 神の雫
Synopsis:
Kanzaki Shizuku (神咲雫), is the son of a recently deceased, world renowned wine critic Kanzaki Yutaka (神咲豐多香) who owns a vast wine collection. In order to take ownership of his legacy, he must find 13 wines, known as the "12 apostles" and the "Les Gouttes de Dieu" that his father described in his will. He has a competitor called Toomine Issei (遠峰一青), a renowned young wine critic, who is his father's adopted son.
Shizuku has never drunk or has any previous knowledge about wines, but with strong senses of taste and smell, plus knowledge gained from his time with his father, and with support from his friends and colleagues like sommelier trainee Shinohara Miyabi (紫野原みやび), Shizuku submerges himself in the world of wines and tries to solve the mysteries of the 13 wines and defeat Toomine Issei.
Cast : Kamenashi Kazuya as Kanzaki Shizuku
* 神の雫 * kami no shizuku [ The Drops of God ] * Broadcast network: NTV * Broadcast period: 2009-Jan start * On Air time: Tuesday 22:00
waiting for 亀の雫 >w<
fanofsam
Dec 13 2008 6 36 PM
The airing is now confirm on 13 Jan 2009 not as stated above.
Its announce at the recent CM
AKAME^^Affection - The sypnosis that you wrote is as per written on the opening page. Perhaps you would like to share only the graphic to avoid repeat.
melodykk
Dec 14 2008 1 08 AM
I really like Kame, but the storyline of this movie doesn't sound too interesting, I don't get why he doesn't pick more drama where he play a student, like Gokusen and Nobuta, after those too dramas he starting playing in roles where he is more of a grown up which I think is too soon, but that's just my though, I will still support this drama and hope that it does well.
angelazangel
Dec 14 2008 2 10 AM
^i prefer high school dramas too...but i think it's good that kame is taking up roles other than students, i think it's better than always playing student roles...at least he plays other roles too.
shu2
Dec 14 2008 9 26 AM
uhm...school drama no more... unless it is a very good school drama... with so many school dramas, medical drama likewise, out there it would not be easy to actually produce a good one. Gokusen, NwP, as well as Kindaichi are past glory it's abt time to grew out of them. Actually KnS has a good potential, given the fact that the story itself is very well known... even internationally, hopefully this one will do better than his previous dramas. The only thing that bothers me is the lack of promos and official infos, which is surprising IMO, drama cast has been "supposedly" announced (d-addidcs has some details), but I haven't seen anything official yet, even an official website to start. RESCUE, Maru's drama for example, has even better infos than KnS, eventhough Rescue airs much more later than KnZ *shrugs*. But of course, Rescue airs on TBS, while NTV will host KnS... *and NTV is somewhat a lil bit messy when it comes to drama production* The fact that KnS will face Triangle (superb casts) is somehow worrisome " Allright, nuff said, let hope for the best!!
C♥KAT-TUN~Shun
Dec 14 2008 10 24 AM
^I think this was the problem with Kame-chan's last 2 dramas; Tatta Hitotsu no Koi and 1 Pound no Fukuin, both did not do very well in the ratings, despite the fact that both had the potential to attract much higher ratings, particularly THnK...but I think the problem lied with the broadcast station...I noticed that many of NTV's dramas don't do as well as other networks, it could be due to poorer promotional strategies, I don't think they promote their dramas enough...the only dramas I know NTV do so well with are the Gokusen series with the last 2 seasons garnered ratings of well over 20% average, even better than HYD (TBS) and Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (Fuji TV), and many more other popular dramas from other networks, season 1 also did very well. Perhaps because Gokusen is such a popular and reknown manga...but so are HYD and HK. There's also NwP and Kindaichi. Is it just me, or does NTV overly promote certain dramas of theirs, but not so much the others? I also noticed that about 90% of all of Kame's dramas & sps (including ones guest appeared in) were all aired on NTV...I'd like to see him working with the other networks more...particularly either TBS or Fuji TV.
Anyway, I hope all goes well with this drama.
shu2
Dec 14 2008 10 49 AM
Gokusen is pretty much a completely different story, it is like a tradition, pass from generation to generation XDXD and yes, NTV promos and production might be one of the worst, I am quite sad when I know NTV will, yet again host KnS. Why is Kame's drama always go to NTV..., it's a mystery to me. NTV has been, somewhat, owned KT... KnS might, again like his previous drama, depend heavily on Kame's appeal, in which i don't agree in most cases, he has been fighting solo for a long time, and taking all the responsibility of somehow dragging the rating down, despite what is supposed to be a good material. Somehow I do hope he will take a great supporting role instead, just to ease some tension, but oh well... I've seen the latest promo clips for both KnS and RESCUE and KnS's clip tells nothing while RESCUE shows so much in mere seconds. Hope they will do better as they come closer to the premiere date (jan/13) Rating nowadays is tricky, but majority is going much lower than previous years, of course a good drama shouldn't be judge by rating alone, but as of now, sadly, that's the only official measurement.
fanofsam
Dec 21 2008 11 01 AM
This round seems like the cast are quite strong. Will update the rest if cast details soon.
Here some scans on magazines related to KnS.
VoCe
fanofsam
Dec 22 2008 4 16 AM
The cast list is ready. Here scan from the main website.
The theme song will be sang by KAT-TUN..... The single to release on 11/Feb 2009. Song title "ONE DROP"
C♥KAT-TUN~Shun
Dec 25 2008 7 33 AM
thanks for the scans fanofsam.
It is true that ratings don't determine the overall quality of a drama...it's only that poorer promotional strategies can really prove to be a problem in its marketing and overall reception. I don't think NTV promote their dramas enough, thus, attracting less interest and support...if they put more effort into their promotions, the support from the viewers and public will increase.
Again, I just hope all goes well with this drama.
angelazangel
Dec 26 2008 3 31 AM
that's so true, i don't like ntv, there are only a few dramas of theirs i liked (mainly ones with kame or shun), it seems their promotions are limited compared to the other stations...n i can understand that they don't wanna reveal too much in their trailers n stuff cuz they don't wanna spoil the audiences too much, but still, a less interesting trailer attracts less interest.
but let's hope this drama does well, i heard it's highly anticipated, very likely it would do well i think.
fanofsam
Dec 26 2008 6 45 AM
Another CM "Terebi Chin" ... speaks so fast.
mfeje210
Dec 29 2008 12 14 PM
Sammie: Here i saw this new CM of KnS.
^Look at the last scene Kame's was crying. He's acting look so natural. I'm so excited now because the drama will be aired on Jan. 13, two weeks from now.
credit: mamikame@yt
C♥KAT-TUN~Shun
Dec 30 2008 7 35 AM
Thanks for the cms, I really like the 2nd one, it's more interesting as it shows scenes from the drama. I agree with mfeje210, although they only showed that crying scene very briefly, but even in that very little second, Kame look so natural.
I'm really looking forward to this, there's still 2 weeks left!
mfeje210
Dec 30 2008 1 05 PM
Here it's another version of CM of KnS. Kami look so cute when he wink in the end.
credit: mamikame
C♥KAT-TUN~Shun
Dec 31 2008 5 25 AM
promotional poster in Tokyo subway:
fanofsam
Dec 31 2008 7 29 AM
Here I add another picture taken in busy Tokyo .....
P/s : I will post the pictures of the cast but I have difficulty translating their name into English. so if someone know of their name in Romaji, then can write on this thread and I will amend/edit the opening page.
C♥KAT-TUN~Shun
Dec 31 2008 11 34 AM
here's the full list of casts:
Kamenashi Kazuya as Kanzaki Shizuku Tanabe Seiichi as Tomine Issei Naka Riisa as Shinohara Miyabi Toda Naho as Kiryu Ryoko Masu Takeshi as Kawarage Taguchi Hiromasa as Honma Chosuke Sasaki Nozumi (佐々木希) as Sara Hirakata Genki (平方元基) as Kido Ryusuke Hagi Mika (荻美香) as Minamoto Saori Uchida Yuki as Saionji Maki Tatsumi Takuro as Fujieda Shiro Takenaka Naoto as Doi Robert Furuya Ikko as Kanzaki Yutaka
taken from dramawiki
C♥KAT-TUN~Shun
Jan 2 2009 8 05 AM
'Duet' mag scans feb 2009 edition preview:
pity the text covered his eyes.
shia329
Jan 2 2009 10 50 AM
oohh! this looks really interesting! i also LOVEEEEE kamenashi kazuya!
RicH mElOdy
Jan 2 2009 11 18 AM
kame looks more mature ganbare kame
yobebi
Jan 5 2009 1 11 PM
am actually happy that kame has taken on a more mature role fot this series. it's about time, he can't play a high schooler forever. I hope this does well. one more week...can't wait
anneliese-arisa
Jan 7 2009 11 37 AM
found this at the official web i think it is the script for ep1 and ep2!
C♥KAT-TUN~Shun
Jan 7 2009 1 25 PM
more promotional posters for KnS displayed all around tokyo city:
fanofsam
Jan 9 2009 4 01 AM
Here scan from Potato Feb 2009
credit: baidu
mfeje210
Jan 9 2009 7 20 AM
Here are the clips of KnS Production Announcement.
there's a big chance that i might just focus on Kame's gorgeous pretty face instead of the plot..LMAO (may i just say that i was like "wow" watching him on the Countdown..XDDD) looking forward for this one too!! it's been a while seeing Kame in a drama..thank you for all the goodies!!
yeah!!! Kame's new drama...been waiting for ages for it.... Thanks for creating a new thread for this....
fanofsam
Jan 13 2009 5 32 PM
Here is some/little cap from episode 1
Don't click if you don't want to know... I edit to spoiler....
Hidden Text:
I love 'little Kame'.... young version of Kanzaki Shizuku... eyes very big
Hidden Text:
Wine making debut on Episode 1...
Will see if I can post link here when d/l link is available.
EDIT: Put cap in spoiler. later on will make a summary after I finished the whole episode but will also put under spoiler so that those who want to watch it themselves would not have it spoiled for them.
shu2
Jan 14 2009 3 41 AM
First Episode's rating is out: 10.3 and yes, it's a low opening rating if anything, this might console us a bit, the rival, FUJI's Triangle Second Episode is 11.1 The viewers might have been devided evenly... Anyhow, lets hope for better rating.
p.s; I am not in anyway implying that KnS is better than Triangle.. I am just biased. That's all
fanofsam
Jan 14 2009 4 04 AM
Seriously, I am also quite dissappointed with the rating. The premier of Triangle is 14.7% (1st episode).
subsequent drop. so my main concern also for KnS on subsequent episodes. Normally 1st episode is the most important. If you are able to attract the viewer then subsequent episodes would flows better.
But to be honest, the story line on episode 1 seems to be jumping from 1 scene to another. Maybe I watched without sub so I still reserve my judgement. Kame & Tanabe Seiichi acting are quite good. So when I watch its more for them.
I know there are going to be comment like "It's not the rating that counts" "We support him not the rating" "Rating not important". Please don't say that. KAME IS A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST. How to judge his value by the production team & the tv station? I mean if he can bring in high rating, it spell out more sponsorship for the drama and thus more income to the station. So he can safeguard more roles in future.
Unfortunately, we are not able to do much to help boosting the rating.... zan nen....
shu2
Jan 14 2009 4 34 AM
QUOTE (fanofsam @ Jan 14 2009 4 04 AM)
I know there are going to be comment like "It's not the rating that counts" "We support him not the rating" "Rating not important". Please don't say that. KAME IS A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST. How to judge his value by the production team & the tv station? I mean if he can bring in high rating, it spell out more sponsorship for the drama and thus more income to the station. So he can safeguard more roles in future.
Unfortunately, we are not able to do much to help boosting the rating.... zan nen....
I am so agree with that. Though rating is superficial, and it doesn't in anyway justify a good performance or what not, it is, however, the only official measurement available, and it does matter and it counts, and I bet Kame knows this as well. that's why he works like hell to promote his drama. Ratings might reflect the sum of everything, but more than not, it becomes a personal measurement for the main role. I just wished he would take a lighter role (therefore responsibility) in the future to really gain a better grasp on the whole viewership thing. As biased as I am, I pity his wasted talent and marveled by the fact that rating always goes against him. Or I can just partialy blame it on NTV for placing it against Triangle, but it doesn't matter anyway since the argument is baseless.
This might only happen with a sheer of miracle, but I hope the second episode will at least have a stagnant rating
mfeje210
Jan 14 2009 9 23 AM
I think because this drama is more on serious type maybe mostly of the teenagers does not have an interest in this kind of story. Even though Kame is a good actor it must be hard on him to make those majority of viewers(teenagers) to like his drama. I hope people in Japan could appreciate his talent and watch his drama. It's so sad to know the 1st rating of this drama.
GOOD LUCK Kame-chan!
Thanks Sam for the rating.
C♥KAT-TUN~Shun
Jan 15 2009 4 08 AM
I'm in a hurry, so I'll just quote my post in Kame's thread regarding the ratings...
QUOTE (♥-ScrystaLz-♥ @ Jan 15 2009 2 01 PM)
As for KnS ep 1 ratings...it is indeed very disappointing...but I can't say I'm surprised...to be frank, a part of me had expected the ratings to be not very good...I'm not doubting Kame's talents and abilities, it's the fact that it's a drama from NTV afterall, most of that network's dramas don't do very well in the ratings...it's a sign of weakness for that network...no matter how professional the actors are, the dramas themselves just don't attract the kind of reception they expect...so the problem must be lying with the station...they only have a small handful of dramas which attracted really high ratings nowadays, most successful being the 'Gokusen' series (G1 is my fav jdorama of all-time). The other 2 big stations TBS and Fuji TV seems to be much more accepted, alot of their dramas do much better in the ratings. Remember Kame's 2006 drama Suppli / Sapuri which aired on Fuji TV? Although compared to some of NTV's dramas, the story and the whole composition of 'Suppli' was much weaker in comparison, abut its ratings were still alot better than most of NTV's dramas...I think 'Suppli' was the only time Kame ever worked with another network besides NTV...although he did had a cameo role in Koki's TBS drama (which didn't do very well either). I'm still hoping Kame would work with the other networks more. But I must say, there's 1 aspect about NTV which I appreciate them for...they seem to be more loyal and passionate to the actors than the other networks...I've noticed throughout the yrs that there has been countless occasions when NTV's dramas failed to attract a substantial amount of support in the ratings, but they still cast the same actors in their dramas. Kame's last few dramas didn't do very well, but NTV still has faith in him and continue to give him acting jobs...same goes with Oguri Shun (NTV seems to adore him too). And I think that's one reason why the actors respect and appreciate the network, because they're so loyal to the actors, it just seems ratings isn't as important to them as the other networks. I think they're quite smart to have that kind of sentiment, because it shows that they don't just care about money and ratings, I think that's why the actors choose to stay with the network, despite its less than impressive ratings record. So I wouldn't worry about Kame's acting jobs declining, it seems NTV is very fond of him, and I'm sure they will continue to give him jobs regardless. But it's not all bad news for NTV in the ratings war...although yes, alot of their dramas may fall short in the ratings, but they still attract many support. Kame's THnK and 1PnF may not have had very high ratings, but they're still popular dramas...and I have to say, some of NTV's dramas do have overall better quality than some dramas from other networks. It just baffles me why most of the time they're unable to attract the kind of reception other networks do...I have no doubt in my mind that the problem lies with the network.
Nevertheless, I wish Kame & KnS all the best, ganbatte!
angelazangel
Jan 16 2009 2 12 AM
in response to ur post crystal, like i said in the kame thread, i agree with u...
ratings don't prove much at all...alot of ppl still support a drama regardless of its ratings, so i wouldn't worry too much about the ratings now...i'm sure alot of ppl would still support the drama regardless of what the ratings are.
C♥KAT-TUN~Shun
Jan 17 2009 6 13 AM
despite its mediocre start to its ratings, so far, I've heard some positive reviews for ep 1. I won't reveal any spoilers, but some are urging others to watch...although there are a few quite mediocre reviews in between, but overall, much of the feedback have been good
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Tanabe Seiichi
although I have not read the manga, but the story sounds interesting.
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