Netsuretsu Teki Chuuka Hanten (2003)

i wonder how a show could end up detailed in the way this one is. was it in the script, was it the directing, or was it the cast themselves? i guess the answer could lie between all three, or maybe a behind the scenes video that i am not yet proficient enough in japanese to understand. the characters are so strong and consistent that they shine even through cracks of screen-time! from the background to the main role in an episode, down to how they sit and who they hang around, even without dialogue. this is pretty much a masterclass in creating an ensemble!

i loved watching the characters in different pairs each episode, and how their mindsets and experiences foil each other! each interaction was incredibly precious! i really did fall in love with every single staff.. it was fulfilling, meaningful, and very funny too!

this drama is not as inaccessible as it may seem at first, so i really urge you to check this one out if you've somehow ended up on this page. it's worth it!

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