Yoshii Yuta, Fujimaki Hajime, and Kikuhara Kisuke are middle-aged men, with different personalities and tastes, who were friends in middle school. Back in 1988, they were in a movie club and absorbed in making kung-fu movies. Now, at the age of 51, they feel like their lives are stuck in a dead end. One day, news breaks about human bones discovered at a construction site in Danbe. Kisuke feels uncomfortable when he hears the news, because Danbe is the town where he spent his middle school days with Yuta and Hajime. He decides to contact the two, and they meet again for the first time in 37 years. As they reminisce about old times, they realize their memories of their beloved advisor have become hazy. Furthermore, a piece of paper is found with a group photo of the movie club. The paper has the word "missing" written on it. The three men begin to look into the mysterious disappearance of their advisor. (Source: AsianWiki) Edit Translation
- English
- Arabic
- Português (Brasil)
- Français
- Native Title: ラムネモンキー
- Also Known As: Ramune Monkey , Ramune Monkii
- Screenwriter: Kosawa Ryota
- Director: Moriwaki Tomonobu
- Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Drama
Cast & Credits
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![Sorimachi Takashi in Soda Master Japanese Drama(2026)]( "Sorimachi Takashi in Soda Master Japanese Drama(2026)")
Sorimachi TakashiYoshii Yuta / "Yun"Main Role -
![Omori Nao in Soda Master Japanese Drama(2026)]( "Omori Nao in Soda Master Japanese Drama(2026)")
Omori NaoFujimaki Hajime / "Chen"Main Role -
![Tsuda Kenjiro in Soda Master Japanese Drama(2026)]( "Tsuda Kenjiro in Soda Master Japanese Drama(2026)")
Tsuda KenjiroKikuhara Kisuke / "Kinpo"Main Role -
![Fukumoto Riko in Soda Master Japanese Drama(2026)]( "Fukumoto Riko in Soda Master Japanese Drama(2026)")
Fukumoto RikoNishino HakubaSupport Role -
![Kiryuu Mai in Soda Master Japanese Drama(2026)]( "Kiryuu Mai in Soda Master Japanese Drama(2026)")
Kiryuu MaiMiyashita Michiru / "Matilda"Support Role -
![Osumi Hideo in Soda Master Japanese Drama(2026)]( "Osumi Hideo in Soda Master Japanese Drama(2026)")
Osumi HideoYoshii Yuta / "Yun" [1988]Support Role
Reviews
Fantasized memories and distorted realities
The story deals with the idea of fantasized memories and distorted realities. Three men in their 50s meet after 40 years having lost touch after their middle school days to search for the man who killed their favorite teacher. The show takes up the concept of how memory is deconstructed and reconstructed, the authenticity of reconstructed memories and more importantly who reconstructs it.I loves the nostalgic vibes 😎
The only downside for me in this drama is that it can’t go one forever!
This drama is nothing extraordinary just a weekly dose of happiness. It showcases very realistic down to earth characters. It’s very nostalgic. While it does compare the generations, it’s not to judge them. After all, each generation has their own difficulties and try their best to live their time.I might be overthinking it but this drama brought to mind the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers. His brother did not intend to become evil. They just thought that they would do this evil act and get rid of the thing that, in their minds, was in the way of their prosperity and then become good people afterwards. But of course, that is not how evil works. One evil act drags another, and another, until it becomes part of who you are unless you face your actions. That is exactly what happened here not one person, but to a whole town with their weakest holding out.
Another point I felt this drama makes directly it’s how we overestimate evil and this makes us complacent into it. We think that evil can control everything and that we aren’t capable of changing anything. We fear what we might personally lose. But once we let go we realize what can be gained for us personally, to our loved ones and to our community as a whole if we act and try to stop evil.
The style might not be for everyone, but I would highly recommend for everyone to give it a chance. I rarely give a 10 rating, but I seriously cannot find any side to the drama where I would change.
