『M 愛すべき人がいて』The story of encounter & separation hidden in the birth of a songstress

[sitara]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

It should still exist, I think we have a link for it.

http://morimasa.art.coocan.jp/e-ayu.html

His old host folded so he found a new one. I asked to have it changed a while ago but it hasn't been adjusted since.

Masa's writings are so good and I always enjoy reading his thoughts/analysis. I really wish he would write more, despite him saying he wouldn't do anymore in the last essay T____T

[BlackSilence]

Originally Posted by Evan Odinson

^I don't know him but he's a cutie, they really did a huge favor to Max casting him lol I wonder if they found the girl to play Ayu

FAVOUR...LOL That guy is a fucking model material, that was more than a favour I guess it's gonna make the whole romance a bit less awkward with that dude.

I am curious to see the choice for Ayu. I think Suzu Hirose would be perfect for Ayu's role.

[Gustavopc]

TV Asashi just confirmed on twitter that Kalen Anzai will me playing ayu's role in the dorama. I'm not surprised at all.

[truehappiness]

https://twitter.com/tv_asahi_PR/stat...81998930329600

Yeah, something about her looks a bit off though....

Spoiler:

They attempted to remake the A BEST cover with the promo shot.

[ExodusUK]

The funniest thing is the one time she's suppose to look like Ayu in an authentic way..she ends up looking the least like Ayu she's ever looked.

[Kuronekomi]

I love the promo shot and the hint to a-best cover ! Masa is hot but Ayu...well...she seems a plastic doll and she has nothing to do with the beauty and freshness of the Young Ayu. oh well I think it's ok, I never expected an actress that could have Ayu charisma anyway

[Gustavopc]

To me Kalen always had this "robot-like" emotion-less looks, and it also might have helped spreading those rumours she was not an actual person, but I think it's just part of her concept, it fits her music videos. Just hope she drops it for acting cause well she needs to act lol

I wonder if she'll cover any ayu songs for the dorama, would love if she sang appears or M!

[Evolution7/4]

Funny I think she looks the most like Ayu here. not a period accurate manicure though hehe Although maybe the drama will be set in the present day?

[xLuna&1LOVE]

Originally Posted by Gustavopc

To me Kalen always had this "robot-like" emotion-less looks, and it also might have helped spreading those rumours she was not an actual person, but I think it's just part of her concept, it fits her music videos. Just hope she drops it for acting cause well she needs to act lol

I wonder if she'll cover any ayu songs for the dorama, would love if she sang appears or M!

Sounds like they have found the perfect match, imo.

[Toniayu123]

Me don’t like

[chocopockymaster]

It greatly bothers me that Max’s hand has made its way into the A BEST cover lmao

[BlackSilence]

Well it's been speculated, so no surprise here. I'm not crazy about her visual aspect. So they kind of did a favour for Max but totally missed the mark for Ayu *shrug* Like she's pretty and all, but she's a different kind of pretty than Ayu. Ayu has this doll-like face. This girl, doesn't really. Although she does sound a bit like early days Ayu. So i can see the similarity there.

I mean she's definitely less robot-like in here more ballad-y songs. BTW this one is very Rainbow'esque, with that whole chasing after your "twin" concept..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mo0UoxLOZA

[Sky High]

Kalen is cute. Different kind of cute, a serious kind of cute

[Machiko]

I feel like it would have been better without the contact lenses?

Also gave Max a fake nail because it's funny



Now I don't really have a problem with the cast at all, and I'm quite beyond excited to see it! I was positively surprised Shohei Miura will be in it, I've liked him in the dramas that I've seen.

artcika brought up Suzu Hirose and I can totally see the resemblance with Ayu! I think also Mei Nagano has some similarities, especially with Young Ayu:

[Sky High]

LOL......that fake nail on Max is hilarious.

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

That nail I’m crying lol

[jiarongisme]

Seriously, the guy is too good looking to be playing Max

No opinions on the casting choice for Ayu - the promo photo is quite smart.

[rainBOWWW]

Originally Posted by jiarongisme

Seriously, the guy is too good looking to be playing Max

No opinions on the casting choice for Ayu - the promo photo is quite smart.

Yep, he's very cute and younger to be like Max, but I hope his acting as Max will be good.

[Taishaku]

Never noticed the nail until now lmaoooo

[Shirayuki]

Watching this drama has made me become interested in Ayu again. I hope Japanese viewers will feel the same way. She was really amazing when she was the queen of Jpop..