To analyze asadora patterns, Gegege no Nyobo starts the trend of period setting (usually wartime) and based on a real person. The 2000s seems to be an unpopular time for asadoras with 2009 having two with bad ratings. The ratings for Gegege didn't start out strong, but eventually reached to be consistently above 20%. The response from the public was also good with the series being credited with propelling Matsushita Nao and Mukai Osamu into popularity.
After Gegege, you also see the "modern" asadoras start to be made less frequently. The 2000s was full of "modern" asadoras, which is my way of saying that they take place usually around the time they aired or in the near past (1980s-2000s depending). Teppan (modern day setting) aired right after Gegege but was then followed by Ohisama, Carnation, and Umechan Sensei (period settings with one being based on a real person). Amachan (2013) and Mare (2015) proves that the modern setting can still work, but the rest of the decade is dominated by period asadoras. Gochisosan, Hanako to Anne, Massan, Asa ga Kita, Toto Neechan, Beppin-san, Hiyokko, Warotenka, Hanbun Aoi (sort of a hybrid), Manpuku, Natsuzora, and Scarlet. Eight of these are based on real people too!
2020 started with Yell, continuing the trend of period setting and based on a real person into this decade. Six asadoras of this decade have period settings, including the currently airing Anpan (which like Gegege is based on a manga artist and his wife). The next two asadoras are also based real people with period settings. This is all to say that we can thank Gegege for setting the precedent for many of the asadoras we've enjoyed. Though period setting and even being based on a real person is not unique to this asadora, it set the tone for the asadoras that have come after it.
I’m going to let the episodes build up before I start watching, but I’m so excited for this asadora 🤩 I love Imada Mio! Thanks Irozuku for picking it up.
Finished all three sequels! Finally! Each sequel just confirmed to me that asadoras sequels/specials (usually) suck. I have one more to watch (Hiyokko 2), and hopefully it can be the one sequel that's actually good lol.
I’m over halfway through with this asadora and I’m having a hard time understanding why it was so popular…
Okay, I finished it. It's good, but I think it comes down to it not being entirely my cup of tea. It's different from the usual asadora format, relying more on comedy and the jokes really only hit for me 50% of the time. Anyway, I'll go more into it in my review.
Three sequels! In my experience asadora sequels/specials are usually either bad or just unnecessary. Hopefully Churasan’s sequels won’t be either, but we’ll see.
I’m over halfway through with this asadora and I’m having a hard time understanding why it was so popular at one time. Especially to get three sequels… I’m going to have to think about this some more before posting my review.
Another great review :) I was also disappointed in the romance not really developing until the end. I also wondered why Akari and Takizawa couldn't compromise, thought I'm glad she stayed with her chosen profession.
Ahh thanks, Macy! ♡ yes, that's right! and it's thanks to you because you spoiled me, allowing me to enjoy watching…
I’m happy you enjoyed it so much :)
Yeah, I ended up lowering my rating for Okaeri Mone because I disliked the sister so much. If she weren’t there, I probably would’ve given it a ten lol
Hi to future watchers! After chatting with huneybomb and reading her review, I’ve come to the conclusion that this asadora is better if you know who she ends up with from the start. I’ll include his name under a spoiler below. Please read my and huneybomb’s reviews if you want further spoilers.
Great review :) I agree with all the good points. I think I would’ve enjoyed them more if I hadn’t been dwelling so much on the romance aspect. Someday, I may rewatch to see if I can enjoy it more. Everyone should definitely be spoiled on who she ends up with. It’s the best way to enjoy this asadora apparently haha.
I also disliked the sister in Okaeri Mone lol. I thought Asuka was going to be like her [or worse, the lead’s cousin in 1999 asadora Asuka] so I put it on hold for two months. I was so grateful when she turned out to be the opposite!
It’s hard to believe that it has the same writer as Asa ga Kita. Not that this asadora is bad, but it’s so ordinary… I’ll see how I feel after I finish it, but I already have a few complaints lol
I made some updates to this list. After reading some comments on DO, I decided to remove Genius Subs from Omusubi. I personally don't support machine translated subs, but y'all are welcome to seek them out, I just won't provide the link. After watching so many asadoras with beautiful and thoughtful subtitling work, I could never support machine translated subs. They seem to have dropped the project anyway...
I also decided to change Fight's and Chimudondon's subtitle status to "on hold." I don't believe either fansubber has officially dropped their respective project yet, but since neither has been updated in 6 months to a year or more, I decided on the label "on hold." I will change to dropped or in progress if there is an update.
as always, great list Macy!♡ do you have any Asadora recommendations that can help me move on from Sakura? but…
I think Dondo Hare has a similar vibe to Sakura, but I didn’t like the last twenty or so episodes though the ending was good. Hitomi is lighthearted but it’s kinda boring. So it seems Sakura is unique among asadoras for being lighthearted and not boring!
Based on other asadora you’ve like I’d recommend Beppin-san and Massan. Massan has a bit of a sad ending, but I think it’s worth it. Beppin-san is mostly set post-war so there’s not as many sad parts.
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After Gegege, you also see the "modern" asadoras start to be made less frequently. The 2000s was full of "modern" asadoras, which is my way of saying that they take place usually around the time they aired or in the near past (1980s-2000s depending). Teppan (modern day setting) aired right after Gegege but was then followed by Ohisama, Carnation, and Umechan Sensei (period settings with one being based on a real person). Amachan (2013) and Mare (2015) proves that the modern setting can still work, but the rest of the decade is dominated by period asadoras. Gochisosan, Hanako to Anne, Massan, Asa ga Kita, Toto Neechan, Beppin-san, Hiyokko, Warotenka, Hanbun Aoi (sort of a hybrid), Manpuku, Natsuzora, and Scarlet. Eight of these are based on real people too!
2020 started with Yell, continuing the trend of period setting and based on a real person into this decade. Six asadoras of this decade have period settings, including the currently airing Anpan (which like Gegege is based on a manga artist and his wife). The next two asadoras are also based real people with period settings. This is all to say that we can thank Gegege for setting the precedent for many of the asadoras we've enjoyed. Though period setting and even being based on a real person is not unique to this asadora, it set the tone for the asadoras that have come after it.
I’d still watch it if it got proper subtitles and I doubt it’s worst than Welkame, which previously held the lowest average rating.
Yeah, I ended up lowering my rating for Okaeri Mone because I disliked the sister so much. If she weren’t there, I probably would’ve given it a ten lol
I also disliked the sister in Okaeri Mone lol. I thought Asuka was going to be like her [or worse, the lead’s cousin in 1999 asadora Asuka] so I put it on hold for two months. I was so grateful when she turned out to be the opposite!
I also decided to change Fight's and Chimudondon's subtitle status to "on hold." I don't believe either fansubber has officially dropped their respective project yet, but since neither has been updated in 6 months to a year or more, I decided on the label "on hold." I will change to dropped or in progress if there is an update.
Edit: Review is posted with all my complaints. I tried to be fair since there were some things that I liked, but it's still pretty bad...
Based on other asadora you’ve like I’d recommend Beppin-san and Massan. Massan has a bit of a sad ending, but I think it’s worth it. Beppin-san is mostly set post-war so there’s not as many sad parts.