Takane and Hana: Episode 2

Here’s my Episode 2 review for my silent readers since I know they’re patiently waiting for this ****************** Things I liked about this episode: 1. Hana and Takane served as “foils” to each other. I don’t know (and I really don’t care) how the word “foil” is used in a literary sense. When I say […]

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Takane and Hana: Episode 1, part 2

The first part is here: Takane and Hana: Episode 1, part 1 Most of the subs here are from Viki but when I couldn’t understand them, I went over to Kissasian. ************** Where did I leave off? Takane dropped Hana at her home and they apologized for their behavior at the arranged marriage family meeting. Hana […]

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Takane and Hana: Episode 1, part 1

I know for many of you this dorama (or Japanese drama) isn’t going to be sophisticated enough, and that’s fine. But if I had a young daughter who was beginning to exhibit curiosity about boy-girl relationships, I think this would be a good series to watch together and have a conversation afterwards about dating expectations. […]

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Takane and Hana: Review

Please come back later. This is just a reminder for me to finish a review of this dorama (Japanese drama) this today by tomorrow sometime this weekend soon. Takane and Hana Episodes: 8 short episodes (episodes run less than 30 minutes?? The Chinese drama writers really could learn brevity from their Japanese counterparts) Subs completed […]

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