....is this comment a joke or are you actually being serious. Do you just ignore all the trashy extremely sexual…
In recent years, Japan has produced plenty of trashy content, but the quantity is minuscule compared to what comes out of Korea, which is incomparable. This difference exists partly because the Japanese stay true to themselves and partly because they don't have the same budget. In my opinion, Koreans have sold themselves, their values, their traditions, and their identity for the sake of producing products that appeals to an international audience rather than their local audience. On the other hand, the Japanese are very closed off and do not allow such drastic changes. Unfortunately, there is a change, reflected in the occasional trashy content you mentioned, also due to more productions and greater exposure to the West. Regarding "illegal and wrong," you were raised in a culture that did not allow you to think independently and freely, a fascist culture, and you do not allow yourself to be free for various reasons, Films are not meant to be a court of law for what is legal or illegal; they are an artistic or entertainment product that allows us to see into others' lives or to fantasize or dream about something "forbidden." They do have movies that cross the line and are pure trash as you mentioned, but most are not.
It seemed to me that things were progressing slowly until I saw the preview for the next episode... there's a really huge leap here. but I'm not complaining. I would have been happier if there were at least 10 episodes and not just 7... maybe that would have allowed them to stretch it out a bit more
I think most of the angry reactions toward the main character stem from the fact that she reflects who they are, and they can't handle it. Otherwise, there’s really no reason to be so upset about such a character. Ultimately, she is a very human, ordinary, simple, and innocent character—there’s nothing about her that should provoke antagonism.
The male character who enters her life allows her to express herself and change her approach to men, unlike her past failed relationship, where she remained silent and didn’t protest against her partner’s passive aggression. Now, she shows her stronger sides and grows as a person. I don’t see anything wrong with that.
There’s also a pretty clear hint that her boss actually fell for her even before they met at the bar…
In short, it’s a cute series. Not something to be overly excited about, and a bit cliché, but still enjoyable.
It seems for some inextricable reason that Episode 4 precedes Episode 5. Episode 4 brings what is really bugging…
The situation is more complex than just "investing millions of yen in a relationship that won't last." There is a deeper complexity stemming from a different culture with a different mentality than the West. In my opinion, the West often errs by making direct comparisons between itself and other cultures, which can lead to biased articles with inaccurate conclusions. I would be interested in reading a Japanese study that genuinely understands why they choose not to marry.
My hypothesis is that there are many considerations—not just financial ones—but also cultural shifts. While younger generations may feel a desire for change and are more exposed to the West through social media, they might also express disinterest in their traditional culture as it has been until now. Perhaps there is also a strong fear of emotional vulnerability, leading people to avoid relationships altogether to protect themselves-And in this era, they are able to support themselves independently without building a family unit, unlike in the past.
In recent years, there has been a shift in Jdrama styles—a growing need to open up, to be more Westernized, with more exposure of skin and physiological desires. However, it is possible that the Japanese themselves are not truly ready for this
I’m really struggling with this series. The main character is a young girl facing completely rational and understandable difficulties given her profession (an entertainer dressed like a kid, meant to amuse mostly older men). In reality, these difficulties cannot be resolved as long as she remains in this profession because she is not emotionally, mentally, or psychologically suited for it. Unfortunately, this issue cannot be fully addressed, as the industry—including the current production—profits at her expense. In other words, ignoring the real problem is financially beneficial. This makes the series highly problematic and difficult to watch, likely even more so for a Western or non-Asian viewer. I think that if this were a light romantic series, it might have been easier to overlook the mess, but since it's supposedly meant to be a drama, it comes off as a distasteful production.
I think you're overgeneralizing a bit. While endurance and patience are important in Japanese culture, they don’t…
I understand that. However, sometimes people say what they think is the "right" thing to say according to societal expectations, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they truly feel that way. So, while they might say that it’s not considered cheating, deep down they could still feel that it actually is.
Nothing against him!It's just a matter of personal preference AND It's not just about appearance; it's also about overall skills, acting, speaking, and everything else.
The series is adorable, but I just can't see Muto and Ito as a good match as a couple since Muto doesn't quite match Ito's level of overall attractiveness.
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fantasy,
not real,
entertainment,
No one likes cheating in reality .
The male character who enters her life allows her to express herself and change her approach to men, unlike her past failed relationship, where she remained silent and didn’t protest against her partner’s passive aggression. Now, she shows her stronger sides and grows as a person. I don’t see anything wrong with that.
There’s also a pretty clear hint that her boss actually fell for her even before they met at the bar…
In short, it’s a cute series. Not something to be overly excited about, and a bit cliché, but still enjoyable.
My hypothesis is that there are many considerations—not just financial ones—but also cultural shifts. While younger generations may feel a desire for change and are more exposed to the West through social media, they might also express disinterest in their traditional culture as it has been until now. Perhaps there is also a strong fear of emotional vulnerability, leading people to avoid relationships altogether to protect themselves-And in this era, they are able to support themselves independently without building a family unit, unlike in the past.
In recent years, there has been a shift in Jdrama styles—a growing need to open up, to be more Westernized, with more exposure of skin and physiological desires. However, it is possible that the Japanese themselves are not truly ready for this
AND It's not just about appearance; it's also about overall skills, acting, speaking, and everything else.