Mirai's Future Son

A heartwarming time travel masterpiece I never knew I needed.

MY REVIEW: ⭐️ 8.9/10
Plot: ★★★★★
Acting: ★★★★⯪
Music: ★★★★⯪
Production: ★★★★★
Rewatch Value: ★★★★★

I started this because my friend recommended it, and then I saw so many positive reviews that it instantly made me curious about the story. It felt really relatable at first, until her son from the future showed up. It reminded me of a C-drama with a similar premise, but here the son is still a kid, which I really liked because it made everything feel cuter and got me even more interested in how the story would unfold.

After finishing it, I can say this drama is actually so different, it’s an absolute masterpiece! Even though I’m usually not a fan of second-chance romance and time travel, this one is an exception because it’s just that amazing. The script is really well-written and neat, the cast is perfect, and the color tone is beautiful.

I genuinely loved every part of this drama, and the last episode? Mind-blowing. It completely went beyond my expectations, but somehow still made everything make sense and they pulled it off perfectly.

I also love how all the characters are so genuinely supportive. They feel like one big family you can truly depend on. This drama left me feeling warm and happy after finishing it.

⚠️ spoiler ⚠️

That detail where Mirai and Yoshi have to live apart for years so Sota won’t know who his father is, just so he can go back to the past as he’s supposed to, without risking a paradox actually broke my heart a little.

But the way Yoshi still quietly stays part of their lives is just so wholesome and bittersweet. He’s the one taking photos of Mirai and their son, coming at night to be their little “Santa Claus” and leave gifts for Sota, and sending all those texts, photos, and videos of their son growing up… it’s such a small detail, but it adds so much depth and emotion to the story. I really love this kind of storytelling.

Overall I highly recommend it, no, actually, you have to watch it!

💌 I was honestly a bit traumatized by the whole FMC & MMC in theater trope because of Ochoyan, so I’m really glad this one gave us a happy ending and such supportive friends.

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A new favourite Jdrama!!!

The plot: One day, a kid just randomly appears out of thin air in her apartment claiming to be her son from the future. He’s 5 so he’s not born until 5 years after this show, and his mission is to find his father - Ma-Kun - who left when he was still very young.

The show is slice-of-life in the best way. The FL participates in a local theatre group (run by her ex), and also has a part-time job at a call centre. Once her future son appears, she has the responsibility of finding childcare for him and looking after him whilst managing her acting and work.

Whilst the basic premise aims to find Sato’s father, by the way the FL’s life was going at the very beginning of episode 1, I feel like the implicit meaning of the show is to also show you have a future. You might not be able to picture it, but it exists. Before the FL’s son appeared, the FL was burnt out and tired, and whilst she really struggled with balancing having a child on top of that, she managed to rely on the people to help her and rediscover her passion for acting (something she was supposed to give up after 10 years if it didn’t bring success).

Now, onto the possible dads!! There’s 3 possibilities: her ex and theatre group manager (Yoshi), the FL’s childhood friend and nursery school teacher (Ma-Sensei), and another actor in her theatre troupe (Yano-Kun). I won’t give my opinions of them individually, but just know that Ma-Sensei is my favourite!!

Other shows that may bring the same vibes:

Where Does the Sea Begin (2024) and Light of My Lion (2024) both involve someone abruptly becoming a caregiver/parent to a child and the trials and tribulations that it brings alone!

Life’s Punchline (2021) has some very loose similarities. It involves a comedy trio who had a pact to give up on their dream if they didn’t make it in 10 years after high school. Also very slice-of-life with a skit called Melon Soda which I still think about after five years. Also has a FL who has struggled with depression and burn out and found comfort in this comedy trio.

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Toc, toc, toc, ... Miraï Connor ?

Jusqu’à quel point peut-on se confondre avec son personnage ? Même prénom, même métier, peut-être même caractère : Shida Mirai endosse le rôle avec un naturel décomplexé d’une 9borders désespérée de ne toujours pas avoir réussi à percer dans le monde du spectacle. Avec cette histoire écrite pour elle, et pas seulement pour le prénom, elle réussit à nous faire oublier son statut d’ex-enfant star et habite son rôle comme si elle était elle-même débutante dans le milieu. Maladroite et passionnée, elle transmet immédiatement cette sensation infinie de galère qu’est sa vie de célibataire malchanceuse.

Par ailleurs, son interprétation dans cette comédie romantique parvient à faire oublier le côté complètement « what the fuck » de la situation dès le premier épisode. Il y a bien quelques rappels, çà et là, d’une montre qui vient du futur, mais très peu de clins d’œil au monde de 2036, et le parti pris est plutôt rafraîchissant. Ce petit garçon ultra débrouillard et tellement chou, du haut de ses 6 ans, ne connaît rien au monde des adultes à part sa crèche, qui est sûrement préservée de l’IA et de la robotisation qui exploseront avec l’avènement de Skynet en 2036. En plus, elle est cassée, la montre, donc aucune information ne trouble le monde bien réglé du Japon de 2026.

Mirai-chan enchaîne les baito, les petits copains et les galères en gérant sa nouvelle vie de maman. Le scénario aurait tout aussi bien pu être l’abandon du fils à la naissance et la récupération de celui-ci après la mort du père. Mais la comédie remplace le drame dans une situation de single mother où la quête est inversée. On ne recherche pas le père pour le mettre devant ses responsabilités, parentales ou financières, mais pour savoir comment va être le futur de Mirai, du point de vue sentimental, mais aussi professionnel, puisqu’elle reçoit enfin des propositions de rôles, qu’elle devra abandonner à cause de l’apparition de son fils, tant le Japon de 2026 ressemble encore à celui de 1986 pour les femmes.

« Qui sera le papa ? » remplace la comptine du « Papa, où t’es ? », rendant tellement plus sympathique cette quête. Un conte moderne où Mirai n’est la princesse de personne et ne compte pas le devenir. Être maître de son destin n’est-il pas le futur rêvé de toute la génération Z ? La musique est bonne, la production est bonne, l’humour et les sentiments sont omniprésents. Un must de l’hiver 2036.

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