Recap - Massan Week 2, Ep 12

Massan

Week 2: "Bad luck often brings good luck"

Episode 12 (10/11/2014)

We saw more of Yuko's ugly side today as she continues to give Ellie a hard time. Massan tells Ellie that she has put up with enough at this point and suggests that they move back to Scotland. That is not an option for Ellie though. 

Recap - Massan Week 2, Ep 11

Massan

Week 2: "Bad luck often brings good luck"

Episode 11 (10/10/2014)

We had some refreshingly comical moments in today's episode which was nice after all the conflict that has been going on up until now. I think my favorite character at this point is, hands down, Mr. Kamoi! Such a funny and interesting character!

Recap - Massan Week 2, Ep 10

Massan

Week 2: "Bad luck often brings good luck"

Episode 10 (10/9/2014)

Today Yuko speaks her mind and makes it very clear how she feels about Massan and his marriage to Ellie. If she has to give up something, so does he...

Recap - Massan Week 2, Ep 9

Massan

Week 2: "Bad luck often brings good luck"

Episode 9 (10/8/2014)

Now that Massan realizes that he misunderstood Mr. Tanaka's words before he left for Scotland, he tries to apologize and make amends with Yuko and the family. I can't help but feel sorry for Yuko though. She waited two years for him to return, with the anticipation that he would marry her. 

Extra - Funny Nissin Cup Noodle CMs

They are probably only shown in Japan but has anyone seen these commercials yet? They are really funny!

Samurai

Recap - Massan Week 2, Ep 8

Massan

Week 2: "Bad luck often brings good luck"

Episode 8 (10/7/2014)

Massan and Ellie arrived in Osaka in high spirits last episode but today they hit a couple of bumps in the road and find that their marriage is not much more embraced here as it was back in Hiroshima. They also meet a man that will shape the fate of their future. 

Dear Sister - Introduction

Dear Sister (ディア・シスター)

Genre: Love comedy

Broadcast: Fuji TV (Thursdays 10:00 - 10:54pm from October 16th, 2014)

Starring: Nao Matsushita (Hazuki), Satomi Ishihara (Misaki)

Plot: Hazuki is 29 years old. She has always been meticulous and smart but has not always been socially inclined. She works at a local government office along with her boyfriend who she hopes to marry someday soon. Her sister however, has not always been so bright, but has the ability to charm just about anyone she meets. After high school graduation, Misaki disappeared from home. One day, she suddenly returns and moves into Hazuki's apartment but Misaki has a secret.

Recap - Massan Week 2, Ep 7

Massan

Week 2: "Bad luck often brings good luck"

Episode 7 (10/6/2014)

Sorry for taking time to post this episode's recap. We have had a typhoon blow through the country causing NHK to change their broadcast schedule so I wasn't able to watch the show until this evening. We had a lot happen in this episode as Massan and Ellie head to Osaka to Massan's previous workplace.