Futari Solo Camp (2025)

Ode to camping and that's about it

This is an uniquely Japanese series. Consider it is based on a manga series, it explains a lot. What is not clear is why it was made into a live action adaptation. 

As it stands, it is largely an ode to solo camping and contains some useful tips and tricks. In that sense, it is a mix of infotainment and travel vlog. To be honest, I am confused about the relationship between our leads. The show doesn't need one but once it is there, it went nowhere. To wit, he is an expert solo camper so he knew every trick in the book. He "rescued" a young newbie female camper and decided to take her under his wings. She loves to cook and there are some serious food porn around the camp fire. So far so promising, I have seen worse meet-cute.

However, there is no real plot and both leads are prone to over acting, especially the FL. This is possibly due to its manga root. I have to say that she is kinda cute if you filter out the silly posing. While there is a hint of attraction, it is ambiguous. It works for a manga because it relies on your imagination but a drama is much more black and white.

At the end of the last EP, they declared that there is much more to come in their camping adventure. Is that a hint of a sequel or just wishful thinking? My unvoiced thought at that point was, "is that it?". While it is watchable and chill, I have to refer back to my original question at the start of this review.

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