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My anime store rents a bunch of Korean romantic comedies that are available as legit imports with english subs, as well as Japanese live-action films (from Yojimbo to Shall We Dance?) I know it's hitting a pre-sold market there, but if anime continues to make inroads, along with Hong Kong actioners, maybe a market for diverse Asian live-action product will be a viable market.

I'm responding to this article, BTW:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/columns/TheGallery.php?id=3

There is a public TV channel broadcasting ot of Philly that plays a Korean drama late at night. - http://www.wybe.org/

I have the first episodes of Wedding Planner and GTO, that I haven't watched, on my hard drive...and some Sentai.

But I also watch as much L-A Japanese/Asian/Forign films I can. I have been getting a lot from my local Library, to many to name.

I try not to categorize Anime and Live-Action Japanese movies differently. I put them in the Japanese catagory, all one thing.

It might be interesting to see some live action versions of anime. I'm not exactly informed on the drama aspect of Japanese TV, but there isn't a lot of publicity about that sort of stuff in North America. I wouldn't mind checking out a few video reviews of live action stuff.

Although there is one live action title that I would buy without hesitation if it were released on this side of the ocean, Boogiepop and Others. I just loved the anime Boogiepop Phantom that much.

I know at least two dozen people in my hall who have either an R2 or a boot of Battle Royale. People love that movie. It would sell well, if someone had the guts to get it here.

That and GTO has a good base and it will expand due to the Showtime appearances, perfect for a subbing of GTO to be released.

Oh, I forgot to mention. The Ring TV show. that might get some saes in the US, even the the popularity has gone down.

I think J-dramas could do well in America, especially the romantic comedy genre. We've been showing subbed J-dramas (taped from the international channel by friends in California) at our local anime club for almost a year now, and people are making sure to arrive early in order to catch the full episode. (We show them at the beginning, as something to have on during set-up before the actual schedule starts.) So far, THE PERFECT BRIDE and MARRIED AT 20 have been big hits, and many of the regulars are now very interested in finding more J-dramas. The girls enjoy the romance and cute guys, and the guys enjoy the anime-like comedy situations and the cute girls. Everyone wins! Anime smile

(Of course, we show a lot of Asian films at our club too, Hong Kong movies, J-movies, Korean movies- and we regularly show other live-action shows like sentai and tokusatsu shows, so our group may just be used to seeing actual people on the screen! ^_~ )

I think J-dramas with an anime tie-in could also perform well, such as GTO, and the very old school MAISON IKKOKU live-action drama. When fans like a show, they generally want all versions, including the manga and anime versions- so it stands to reason they'd like the dramas as well. I for one hope they come out with commercial releases- I know I'd buy them!

--Elin

Back in the day (here in Seattle) channel 22 used to play Japanese Dramas every Saturday or Sunday morning. I always would wake up and watch them. My favorite was The 101st Marriage Proposal, with the oppening song Say Yes by Chage and Aska. If I could find that show on DVD I would buy it in a heartbeat.
The International channel plays some of these programs, too, but I don't know the schedule.

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