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日本語/Japanese  Mon 11/19 00:18 JST
The title "Mop Girl" didnt really excite me when I first saw ads for this drama on the trains. Stumbled across a review on a readers site (cant remember who ToT) and decided to invest some time to check it out. Glad I did - Mop Girl is made of win.

Momoko (played by scrumptious Keiko Kitagawa) ends up working at Little Angels - a company that takes care of burials including cleaning up any mess after a death (usually a murder) - hence "Mop Girl."

Soon after joining Little Angels, Momoko touches an item belonging to a victim who was shot dead - the victim was somebody she knew. The next thing she knows shes back in her room and has jumped back in time. All the events happen as she previously experienced but this time round she has information about how her friend died and sets out to prevent it.

We learn that Momoko acquired this ability after she was saved from a road accident as a child - the person who saved her dies and passed along to Momoko this ability. Now, when Momoko touches an item that had great meaning to the person who died, Momoko would hear a strange ringing noise and be transported into the past (about or less than 24 hours) where she would set out to find out and save the person who got killed. We learn in EP04 that she can use this ability only once per victim...

Mop Girl is full of fun and clumsy Momoko is just adorable. Each episode does have a serious plot which is usually to find out how somebody got murdered.

Mop girl also stars Mr handsome Shosuke Tanihara who was in my other fave dramas Yama Onna Kabe Onna and Koi ni Ochitara.

These screencaps were taken from EP04 which has an otaku theme around it as you can see - incredibly moving episode and an unexpected ending.
Do give Mop Girl a whirl if you can spare the time.

On a side note, one of the best things I loved about J-dramas when I was learning Japanese back in the UK was that I got to see a lot of Japan and hear a lot of conversational Japanese that they dont really teach at school.

Previews of Mop Girl below - if I saw these earlier I would have picked up this drama straight away. The latest EP is 06 now (I think)
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bluki in Outer Heaven
Monster
Registered on 2007/08/16 19:04
After hotaru no hikari, i wanted to find a good drama but still can't decide what, since Iryu 2 not so promising much, so maybe i will see this... since Sailor Mars in it (>o
(ID #64055) Posted on 2007/11/19 00:17
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
i've heard of mop girl and read a synopsis but i haven't picked up a copy of it and maybe sometime i'll grab a copy ^_~
(ID #64056) Posted on 2007/11/19 00:18
lanie-emon in Keldabe, Malaysia
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
Registered on 2007/06/05 11:28
Sounds promising. Will check it out...
(ID #64057) Posted on 2007/11/19 00:22
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
Thanks for the heads up on this one Danny.  I passed over it at the beginning of the season, maybe I will reconsider it now.    Cutie Honey is a tad bit disappointing... ^^;

I'm having a hard time keeping up with dramas this season.
(ID #64058) Posted on 2007/11/19 00:23
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Edward,
I dropped Cutey Honey too ^^; 
(ID #64059) Posted on 2007/11/19 00:36
i'm mr. danger in Florida
student and i sell cellphones at Alltel wireless
Registered on 2007/08/17 09:45
in america a mop girl(or boy) is the person who cleans the mess that a person left in a viewing booth at a sex shop. 
(ID #64061) Posted on 2007/11/19 00:45
jorweeck in Philippines
Lackey, Sycophant
Registered on 2007/07/18 10:20
Plot sounds like a bad rip-off of Tru Calling. And even Tru Calling wasn't all that.

Will probably watch it because of the cute actress. But I'll most probably settle for Photobooks of her if she goes gravure if not AV!
(ID #64062) Posted on 2007/11/19 01:00
AK-kun in Singapore
Writer.
Registered on 2007/06/19 22:48
Why is time-travel become such a popular topic nowadays? It's becoming cliched.
(ID #64063) Posted on 2007/11/19 01:05
Deathy in Brazil
Registered on 2007/04/20 07:26
The first thing that came to my mind while I was reading was "Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo." But since I'm lacking some J-Dramas to watch, I guess I'll add this one to my list.
(ID #64065) Posted on 2007/11/19 02:04
jimmykitty in Oakland, Ca.
Comic Artist, writer
Registered on 2007/09/11 02:41
I love me some J-dorama, but my Japanese is so low I still depend on subtitles because I can't wait.  Mop Girl looks great.
(ID #64066) Posted on 2007/11/19 02:16
ryan in singapore
Registered on 2007/09/22 12:11
she is cute especially with her clumsy act..ha~
(ID #64067) Posted on 2007/11/19 02:37
Zyg in Oklahoma
Student
Registered on 2007/04/17 16:06
this looks nice, I'll give it a try ^^ been a while since I last watched jdrama.. none of the new ones interests me 
(ID #64068) Posted on 2007/11/19 02:40
lightningsabre in Vancouver
Pseudo-Graphic Designer
Registered on 2007/08/30 18:27
Gonna give it a chance if I can find it in subbed format... though I normally don't like live actions though. Kamen Rider 555 and Gokusen are the only live action shows I'd watch.
(ID #64071) Posted on 2007/11/19 03:22
laughingman in Canada
McMaster Engineering Student Fall 08
Registered on 2007/11/18 11:58
Cute lead, but hasn't caught my interest. Dunno, not the biggest fan of dramas :(!
(ID #64072) Posted on 2007/11/19 03:25
kazemizuhi in Phobos
/1337
Registered on 2007/11/16 23:54
Question: Being that I don't live in Japan, I have the option to either purchase a really expensive satellite or d/l these shows via bittorrent et al.
However, I'd like to know the legality of downloading these shows. My ISP recently forwarded a threatening letter from BayTSP (acting on behalf of Odex Pt. Ltd.) for downloading Gundam 00. I've since ceased to d/l Gundam 00. But before I seek legal advice, I was hoping someone here could enlighten me on the legalities of d/l'ing Japanese TV shows.
BTW, I live in Australia.
(ID #64073) Posted on 2007/11/19 03:36
Glasseyelashes in Oklahoma
Photography
Registered on 2007/11/01 15:55
She's really pretty. Sadly I'll probably never hear of that show again. 
(ID #64074) Posted on 2007/11/19 03:53
LikesGames
I recently stumbled on this show as well the only other J-drama I've watched is Densha Otoko last year and only because I accidentally clicked of a clip of it on YouTube.

I watched a fansub of Mop Girl and it is pretty funny and quirky as was Densha Otoko.
(ID #64075) Posted on 2007/11/19 04:39
Watched the first episode, but couldn't really get into it. It appears to be episodic, as if the conflicts begin and end within the same episode, and I don't enjoy that. Might watch one more episode since you say it's good. For this season I recommend "Dream Again." The storyline is powerful and the main actress Kato Ai is extremely pretty (though not in the chubby way that you like.)
(ID #64076) Posted on 2007/11/19 04:45
vtx in Singapore
Advertising Technology Specialist
Registered on 2007/02/10 15:13
i feel keiko kitagawa's acting in mop girl is still quite unpolished... but since this is her first lead role (sailor mars not counted :P ), ill forgive her...
OT: how can u guys stop on cutey honey!   Especially when Sister Miki honey flash transformation is so kick ass. :D
(ID #64079) Posted on 2007/11/19 05:10
BeLe in Davao, Philippines
.NET/Web Developer
Registered on 2007/01/03 16:36
I'll pick it up and watch a few to see if I like it.  Hope it is.  Haven't had a taste of JDorama ever since HanaKimi ended
(ID #64088) Posted on 2007/11/19 07:14
Registered on 2007/08/22 17:32
mop girls storyline sound similar to american series goes by Tru Calling. Anyone heard of it or even watched it ? Basically it the same thing the girl wake up on the same day of the accident and try to prevent it from happen. Apparently the series axed by the production house. It's a shame i know considering it a good and refreshing story. Well i wonder where i can get the sub version of this dorama hahaha !!^^ 
(ID #64089) Posted on 2007/11/19 07:35
Sarg in London
IT analyst
Registered on 2007/07/03 20:26
Mop girl is on my to watch list - I have to get around to watching it and writing up a summary :-|
(ID #64095) Posted on 2007/11/19 09:53
kaeze in Melbourne, Australia, Earth
Illustrator & Designer
Registered on 2007/04/09 18:37
Mop Girl looks and sounds fun to watch!  It's got a lot of things I love like time travel, murder mystery and pretty girls!! ^___^  

I haven't watched JTV drama since Love Generation and GTO, it's embarrassing I know! Will have to find out more where to get Mop Girl... 
(ID #64098) Posted on 2007/11/19 12:03
Chuck Gaffney in Selden, New York
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
Registered on 2007/07/29 00:29
Awesome!  It stars Sailor Mars (Keiko Kitagawa) from the live action Sailor Moon series.  I knew she looked familiar.
(ID #64120) Posted on 2007/11/19 14:46
Louis in Croydon, Greater London, UK
Student
Registered on 2007/10/17 23:53
Pretty good, but the clumsiness and stupidness sorta turn me off to it. Might watch it again.
(ID #64124) Posted on 2007/11/19 15:06
Boris in USA
Interactive Media Design and Graphic Design
Registered on 2006/12/26 00:12
Interesting, though there is an American show like this already, Tru Calling (and i think it got canceled too), only in the case of a girl she was working at the morgue. The girl is played by Eliza Dushku. Here is the link http://imdb.com/title/tt0364817/ These two shows sound very familier :-) but I'm sure japanese version is goood.
(ID #64129) Posted on 2007/11/19 15:30
R-1 in the "Hagane" docking bay
Personal Trooper
Registered on 2007/07/05 20:49
Say Danny, ever heard of the series, "Liar's Game"? It's a pretty fun watch, though the lead male character might a bit too cool for most people.
(ID #64132) Posted on 2007/11/19 15:48
ArM4ND in Colorado Springs, United States
I.T.
Registered on 2007/09/12 08:38
Wasn't this the premise behind the WB show True Calling starring Elisa Dushku?
(ID #64147) Posted on 2007/11/19 19:56
Ykraoki in Brazil
Thank you! ^^- It's seems like a great Jdrama! ^^ And it looks very funny, I can't help it but give it a try :D

Kitagawa Keiko.. XD Maybe this time I'll feel like watching her crying.. ^^" This character looks better for her ^^
(ID #64151) Posted on 2007/11/19 20:36
Fenro in West Coast
Oh sounds like an interesting show. I also recognized faces from a drama I'm currently watching, Yama Onna Kabe Onna which I picked up because it has familiar faces (actually just a face) from Densha Otoko.
(ID #64158) Posted on 2007/11/19 23:16
10116222 in QC, Manila, Philippines
Not sure anymore
Registered on 2007/01/28 21:37
She looks a lot like the Filipino-Australian actress Iya Villania. http://www.iyavillania.com/
(ID #64167) Posted on 2007/11/20 00:48
Taaron in Texas
Registered on 2007/08/27 12:42
Looks good...I've been looking for a new JDrama to sink my teeth into..one thing I'm curious about; the guy in the Mopgirl12.jpg, wasn't he Abe Hiroshi's neighbor in "At Home Dad"? If it is, that'll certainly raise my interest a few points. He was fun to watch with Abe. 

T
(ID #64168) Posted on 2007/11/20 00:58
duffman in the Urban Jungle that is Manila~
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
Registered on 2007/10/30 20:56
hmm....looks good to me...i'll be watching ^^ thx for the info danny :))
(ID #64177) Posted on 2007/11/20 02:46
Frost in Philippines
Project Team Lead
Registered on 2007/01/09 16:42
Oooh, she was the cute girl in Tokyo Drift!
(ID #64186) Posted on 2007/11/20 06:41
GarbledOne in Los Angeles, CA
IT
Registered on 2007/01/15 15:52
This reminds me of a current show in the States called "Journeyman," which has a man randomly traveling back in time to follow and save various people by interacting with them.  Still, it sounds interesting, and I haven't had a good JDrama fix in a while... I'll give it a look!
(ID #64232) Posted on 2007/11/20 17:58
Quattro in Las Pinas, Philippines
Mecha Collector
Registered on 2007/07/18 07:46
Looks interesting. Are there english subbed episodes of this out? Loved Keiko in PGSM. It would be nice watching her play a different role. 
(ID #64245) Posted on 2007/11/20 22:40
shippoyasha in NYC
NEET
Registered on 2007/06/10 15:34
Garbledone, this basically IS Journeyman. The premise is EXACTLY the same.
(ID #64313) Posted on 2007/11/21 05:42
Registered on 2007/11/23 02:58
Actually, it's more like Tru Calling, a show that was on Fox a few years back.  Eliza Dushku played a girl that worked in a morgue.  When she ran across a body that was murdered it would ask for her help and she would wake up in her bed a day earlier with all the knowledge of the day she had already lived through so she could help the murder victim.

Journeyman just randomly jumps back in time.  Through out the episode he continues to hop forward along that persons timeline until he has helped them.  And ultimately his time travel is becoming more detrimental to his life in the present.

But Mop Girl does sound like an interesting take on a common premise.
(ID #64718) Posted on 2007/11/23 18:08
DrDiego in Germany
Student
Registered on 2008/04/02 07:09
I like it, currently watching subbed episodes (by Timeless-Subs). Well, I liked Keiko in PGSM, too :)
(ID #165596) Posted on 2008/04/03 00:07
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