Zettai Kareshi
Fri 2008/04/18 15:43 JST
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So there are a few cyborg girl stories knocking around which have been setting the ronery otaku heart alight at the prospect of being able to one day lurve a girl of their dreams. Theres Yuria from
Yuria Type 100, the lovely Chii from
Chobits, Silfa from
ToHeart2 etc.
But are there not any stories where there are robot boys for the ronery girls?
There is and its called Zettai Kareshi [絶対彼氏] meaning "Absolute Boyfriend."
Zettai Kareshi was (is) originally a Shojo Manga and has been given the manga-to-drama treatment just like just about all the dramas and anime these days.
Zettai Kareshi stars nice boy
Hayami Mokomichi as the cyborg called Tenjo Knight who has been programmed to be the perfect boyfriend for cutie
Aibu Saki who plays Riiko - a temp staff working at a cake manufacturer.
Riiko goes along to cyborg manufacturer Kronos Heaven and fills out a hilarious form which asks her multiple choice questions to determine what her perfect boyfriend should be like.
Riiko was under the impression however that she was going to be introduced to a real human until one day a huge box appears on her doorstep containing her perfect boyfriend...
One of the first things Tenjo Knight says to Riiko is "Ecchi shiyou ka?" or "lets do hanky panky."
These screen caps are from the first EP which went on air this week so you should be able to easily get hold of it through your (open) sources.
Throughly enjoyed the first episode and want more but will have to wait until next Tuesdays 9PM - Fuji TV. If you liked Chobits then you may enjoy this show too - full O laughs to be had.
First 10 mins of Zettai Kareshi EP1 below and preview for next week
here.
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Artist/Flash Programmer
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I read the manga before!! and it was really interesting ^^
Hmmm a live-action adaptation of it. Looks like I'm gonna give it a shot :p
Combat Engineer For Australian Defence Force
looks interesting enough to watch , i'll give it a go Danny :D
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Story looks great - on my read and watch list!
Gunpla Enthusiast
so when do we get to see the terminator robots?
Student (for-ev-er)
who could love a terminator?
Dirty Gentleman
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It's all in his secondary programming. Once we secretly aquires necessary weapons & resources he'll destroy Tokyo. He'll still make time to 'hanky panky' with Riko though. It's a very touching story.
Design Student
http://totoro88.vox.com
I read two pages of the manga and baulked.. Chobits was more fun though. The special effects look cool in the dorama but!
Game Designer
http://toratohora.blogspot.com/
lol
ttp://www.dannychoo.com/blogimg/zettai_kareshi11.jpg
candy boyz~
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
LOLOL
ShhH! Don't give them the idea... They'll be manufacturing candy boys now! And I can't imagine them making a male-like candy girl with a dolphin attached....
Artist/Flash Programmer
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Oh forgot to add. Is that guy at the end of the video, the same one who played as Kabuto? Looks familiar :o
CEO MIrai Inc
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Sure is.
Kamen Rider MavericK......not. Communication student.
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Yeah, Mizushima Hiro.
I also spot Kyo Nobuo.
Seems like the both of them appear in same series often.
NEET
http://hobbyjapan.blogspot.com/
Oh, haven't seen a good drama for a while. Thanks for the tip.
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.
it's funny that u see no b chiku on the site but sees it when it airs..
btw..do u plan to watch Rookies? seen quite a lot of commercial on it..
CEO MIrai Inc
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Probably not. not look interesting.
University Student.
http://www.hirito.blogspot.com/
If I got the time I'll pick this series up, looks interesting.
anime/cosplay events organizer
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i haven't read the manga given that this is a Yuu Watase work (and i don't like how she writes her stories imo) but i might give this a shot
Hikikomori in the making
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"Ecchi shiyou ka?"
I think this is the first thing I'll say when I get to Japan... Nah
freelancer,freeloader,noh drama and enka fanatic
Hmm,sounds promising.It's a bit unusual for Ms. Watase's work to go on live action and compressed the stories into 10 ep or more so,though her works translated much into animation.
Student
Oh man >_< I read the english manga from Shojo Beat and I bought the manga when it came out. I was disappointed when it ended and I really like it cause it's funny and awesome but...I'm not happy that it's going to be live-action >_<
I know I can't do anything about it but still...>_> I would want to give it a chance but ...the screenshots and preview, I don't want to now.
It seems they changed it a lot =( The ages and how she gets it and so forth.
I can't get over it. T_T
Student and full-time otaku
Hmzz, not really a fan of Japanese drama. Just give me Chobi; Chii and Sumomo are cute XD
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
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the guy's pretty hot LOL!
オタク all day long
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I prefer Yuria type 100. =P
Techie
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I read the manga before and may pick up this drama
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
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Yay!!! I love the Zettai Kareshi manga!!! It's so lovely!!! I will definately be trying this out!!!! Yay cuteness of Night!!!
But what does Soshi look like??? He's my fave!!!
Student
http://yellowguy89.blogspot.com/
so this is like the male version of chobits. Sounds interesting
I really enjoyed chobits ＾。＾
Student
http://www.desangel.blogspot.com
hmm...gotta see a few more episode to decide
Naru Eternal
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http://www.dannychoo.com/blogimg/zettai_kareshi25.jpg - Is that guy Hiro Mizushima? For a moment there I was thinking "whoa, Tendou Souji's in this one".
CEO MIrai Inc
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Yes thats him
Online Shop
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Wow, they made this series into drama, kind of bold move I think. Wonder when we will see the android in real life? I'm 30 years old now so maybe I can live until I'm 70 years old and that's 2048, would that be enough time for the humanity to develope android?
Let's just say android do become available by year 2048, I would be too old to benefit from it... Cruel future indeed -_-
Stalker
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I was really looking forward to this drama. I loved the manga (hated the ending though). Kinda sad that the drama is REALLY different from the manga v_v;
Student
I watched it and it was really interesting, havent seen a good japanese drama for a while, looking foreward to this show
Intresting Drama, I think I'll watch it , guess i'll add this to my watch list.
.NET/Web Developer
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Isn't that the guy from hanakimi? What's his role in the show? I'm trying to find epi1 now to see if its interesting.
http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/03/19/bruce-wayne-says-what/
Chobits amongst us...
Graphic Designer
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OMG!!!! live action shows form anime or manga are the dark side of the force it's the last part after you become a sith lord o. O
illustrator
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silly me i didnt make the connection between the manga and this. i never read the manga and always assumed (by the cover art) it was about much younger characters, high school type stuff (which i have nothing against, the art just didnt really grab me). but i definitely will watch this.
university student
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i just finished watching the first episode today
this is MAJOR EYE CANDY haha
aside from that, i like the drama, it's pretty funny and it's quite unique (well the plot is)
i can't wait until episode 2 >.<
and the part at the end where they both hold hands is so cute~
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
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I'll give it a shot when I find time. That fracture looks awful... and yes, I know full well that 'bots don't feel pain.
UI
Expection differnt ending of drama version > <///
Labyrinth builder
Hummm... Danny, which one do you advise more, the sarah connors chronicles with its cutie terminator or this Zettai Kareshi ?
Quite disappointed to see how draggy is the terminator TV show...
CEO MIrai Inc
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I've dropped terminator for a while now due to lack of time - want to pick it up again.
Student
http://en.j-dorama.de
I saw the first episode yesterday, definitely enjoyed it and had some laughs...
I never read the manga, so I have no idea if the changes from school to that business are too bad or something...
I came across the link for the first eps on youtube, and for people are feel lazy at the moment or just read this post for the first time, here ya go, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz1ghLhomNQ&feature=related
I hated the manga, not because of the premise but because of the characters. so I don't think I will be looking forward to this unless the protagonist has more spine that in the manga and the human love interest looks less stalking posesive than the original.
Junior high schoolstudent
I have read the manga, so this should be interesting!
CGI Artist
me and my girlfriend loved the manga version of this show, its really funny. i hope they would release a DVD Copy of this soon so i could send it to her as a gift ^_^
Dental Assistant/ Student
Well I did read the manga and it was pretty Ok. I really liked the writing style, I know Night is just a robot but I'm thinking it's about time that Riiko slept with him. So far I've only watched three of the TV episodes and I like them so far and I'm really looking forward to the rest.
viewer
http://jaredinnakano.wordpress.com/
Thanks for the photos. I am so hooked on this drama. Though I have a big question about this female chastity thing ;-) Hope you don't mind that I linked to your photo explanation: http://jaredinnakano.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/zettai-kareshi-the-dreamy-robot/
Student
http://sashimi-san.blogspot.com/
I read the manga^^ and is so nice, the drama looks funny i hope can watched it soon! >.<
Commission artist/programmer
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I actually watched all of the episodes of this. Turned out to be a lot better than I thought that it would have been. Much, much, MUCH better than the Death Note live actions.