See, now this was the ending I was expecting for the drama. Well done!!
I feel that Mitsuo and Yuka did love each other, but they also got stuck in the love of the comfort they had being together, especially seeing that they managed to stay together for a whole year after officially divorcing. They were brought together through unexpected circumstances, but I don't think they ever properly talked about their future goals or long-term desires out of marriage. I'm really surprised they managed to get married without clearly stating their stance on having children; unfortunately for Yuka it was the dealbreaker but I'm happy they parted ways on a generally positive note. Fabulous acting on Eita's part, funniest character of the whole drama :)
Eita is such a funny actor I enjoyed watching his character a lot. This was a good drama, but to be honest I really didn't like how Kono and Uehara still ended up together.
Uehara lied, cheated, not to mention he didn't turn in their marriage forms... and he had the audacity to keep coming back to Kono begging her to take him back. That was so toxic...every time he would show up at the house to persuade her I wished she would call the police. What's worse is that Kono firmly decided that she wouldn't take Uehara back, but as soon as she found out she was pregnant she decided it was better off for the child to have a father (despite how low life Uehara is, and no I don't care about his back story because that happened in high school and he had plenty of time to grow tf up). I'm even confused as to how she even got pregnant because it didn't seem like she wanted to sleep with him knowing he was seeing other women? *ugh*
I feel like the drama was basically telling us that Kono wouldn't be happy in the future and she was doomed to a lifetime of not trusting someone she was married to, living daily with lies. You really can't trust that Uehara changed especially when he was still eyeing those girls in the last episode. I'm gonna watch the special to see what happens.
The main character has such a punchable looking face lol... I think this drama is overrated for the mere fact it was out of the ordinary; no way is it deserving of that 8.6 lol. Some parts were interesting, other parts dragged on (which says a lot for 30 minute episodes).
More people need to watch it for a more realistic rating. If you are bored and have Netflix, take a look if you want.
This drama had most things a good drama should have: great visuals/cinematography, funny sidekick characters, fun music, etc. But just as comments have said, I am so baffled at the turn the drama took for the last three episodes. I could comment on a lot but I'm just gonna focus on NanaRyu bc his nonsense was the main target of my frustration.
I feel that like by maybe episode 3, NanaRyu was keeping up his "I don't want to get married" facade just for the sake of staying true to his staunchly proclaimed views from episode 1. Why were you so against marriage fam? It had to be deeper than him seeing Sakuragi Yuko unhappy in her marriage. What happened in his home?? (They mentioned he wasn't used to a cheerful family like Asuka's, so his parents *must* have had a bad influence on his childhood). We should have been given his backstory because he just sounded like a selfish person who wanted things to go his way for the sake of him being in control of everything happening to him. How do you ask out a girl (not to mention ask to live together) when that girl has been saying from the very moment she met you she wishes to get married in the future? It's too hypocritical for it to even be considered in a comical sense.
I wholeheartedly believe that NanaRyu needed to go to therapy and sort out his feelings before getting involved with Asuka. He was a full adult, 30 years old! You can't carry that emotional baggage and expect things to be fine forever. I'm even more annoyed at Asuka for staying even though his whole attitude toward their relationship was problematic. I still don't even know why she was blindly confident she could turn NanaRyu but I guess she was right since they did end up getting married? It was such a corny ass ending I couldn't even be happy for her lol.
Finally to close, I really hate how one mistake always turns someone's life upside down. Anytime something happens in the j-drama workplace, the person is immediately transferred to the edge of the universe. That announcer girl who took the photos of NanaRyu should have been transferred for her petty behavior. That's why NanaRyu didn't want you >_>
I'm on episode 6 but I'm sorry I'm so bored I have to write something. This is such a waste of a drama; useless melodrama, too slow paced for it's own good, and the characters make me wanna punch their faces >_> the only good part was that scene in episode 5, other than that it's a highly forgettable drama, don't waste your time (I'm dragging myself just to finish it so hopefully the ending is good like the other comments have said so)
Just finished this! This was an interesting drama. Even though it was about bankers, it wasn't fast-paced like Hanzawa Naoki; instead, the story connects the past and future and shows you the lives of both Akiras from childhood to adulthood. It's worth a watch, especially for Saito Takumi and Mukai Osamu :D
Oto,you are working as a carer which you take care elderly people.you could just transfer your old aunt to your…
Doesn't really make sense though bc her aunt was in Hokkaido and she started working at the nursing home when she ran away to Tokyo (idk though I'm only on episode 3)
This was such a refreshing drama! Even though its about a fashion magazine (a story line that's been done quite a bit), this drama shows the audience that women all follow their own path in life and find happiness in their own way. Japan has really impressed me with how modern and progressive dramas are getting, I am totally here for it!
I also loved the 'reality show' format where characters would talk to the viewers as if they were being interviewed, very funny and unique. Maki Yoko did a great job bringing the character of Miyaji to life!
I really admire how Koreans respect their elders, even people close in age. Sometimes this can have setbacks (not saying something to someone older even when they are in the wrong, etc.). However, I love that because of this cultural norm, individuals take care of their younger classmates, siblings, friends, or whoever they are close with. I've made awesome Korean friends in college who are older than me, and when I visited them in Seoul they took very great care of me. They took time out of their schedules to go sightseeing with me, and treated me to different meals. I felt very loved, won't ever forget that feeling :D
Ok so I ended up finishing it, it was an okay drama. I think Shinohara Ryoko and her wonderful acting made the entire experience better than the plot alone haha.
I feel like Naoko's source of unhappiness was not that she was single but that she did not want to be seen as less-than from everyone around her who kept prying into her personal life; even her mom wouldn't let her be single in peace. I think a lot of people can relate to Naoko though; I hope she found happiness (the ending was vague but I will assume Naoko and Kurosawa got together)
i don't mean to be picky but i did cringe a bit at the usage of terms like noona and dongsaeng on japanese dramas.…
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought this... noona is Korean, and this is a list of Japanese dramas... use the correct terminology for corresponding shows (or here's an idea, lets stick to English!)
I'm on episode 8 and I have some thoughts I wanted to share about Eriko:
Why does it feel like Eriko was out to get Naoko from the very moment she showed up on that golf court with her golfing skills? She was definitely pushing Sawaki away to trap him and Naoko in the act of an affair. Did she want to prove that Naoko was *innately* a bad person despite the fact Naoko continuously helps both the women and men in her office (not to mention Eriko herself)?? I don't understand what her end goal is; I have two more episodes left so hopefully they reveal her scheming. It just doesn't make sense. Maybe Eriko sensed something from the way Naoko reacted when she first formally met Sawaki, but what gives? She shouldn't have continuously burdened Naoko with her marriage problems, which in turn made Sawaki feel bad/obligated to Naoko, giving them more opportunities to talk, get closer, and realize they have feelings for each other. Could Eriko simply have a mental illness that puts false information into her head and she's been acting on it ever since? The drama only made it seem like she has anxiety so she has to visit the psychiatrist once a month. Maybe there was more to it, but they simply painted her as an all-knowing wife victim to her friend sleeping with her husband... >_>
Honestly though, it just feels like Eriko wanted to self-destruct that marriage. She herself said that the original omiai with Sawaki was her methodical planning to get married, hinting that she probably forced herself to marry for the sake of marriage instead of truly loving Sawaki (I think it's hinted he did the same tbh). Man what a mess lol; makes me wish people didn't feel so pressured to get married
I just finished this drama, and wow it was moving. It's been a while since I've seen a drama based on serious subject manner like this. Representation is very important and I'm happy a drama like this was able to educate and enlighten people about what IS really is. The pressure to fit societal norms is very strong, especially in Japan where societal expectations are pretty firm set and hard for people to shake from. I believe many can take something away from this drama; it's definitely worth a watch!
Much needed article, thank you. People argue that dramas are not real and shouldn't be taken seriously, but never forget that art can (and does) imitate life. Dramas/tv/movies fundamentally come from things other humans could have experienced or would expect to experience. Don't ignore the subliminal messages that media sends on the daily.
I feel that Mitsuo and Yuka did love each other, but they also got stuck in the love of the comfort they had being together, especially seeing that they managed to stay together for a whole year after officially divorcing. They were brought together through unexpected circumstances, but I don't think they ever properly talked about their future goals or long-term desires out of marriage. I'm really surprised they managed to get married without clearly stating their stance on having children; unfortunately for Yuka it was the dealbreaker but I'm happy they parted ways on a generally positive note. Fabulous acting on Eita's part, funniest character of the whole drama :)
Uehara lied, cheated, not to mention he didn't turn in their marriage forms... and he had the audacity to keep coming back to Kono begging her to take him back. That was so toxic...every time he would show up at the house to persuade her I wished she would call the police. What's worse is that Kono firmly decided that she wouldn't take Uehara back, but as soon as she found out she was pregnant she decided it was better off for the child to have a father (despite how low life Uehara is, and no I don't care about his back story because that happened in high school and he had plenty of time to grow tf up). I'm even confused as to how she even got pregnant because it didn't seem like she wanted to sleep with him knowing he was seeing other women? *ugh*
I feel like the drama was basically telling us that Kono wouldn't be happy in the future and she was doomed to a lifetime of not trusting someone she was married to, living daily with lies. You really can't trust that Uehara changed especially when he was still eyeing those girls in the last episode. I'm gonna watch the special to see what happens.
I think this drama is overrated for the mere fact it was out of the ordinary; no way is it deserving of that 8.6 lol. Some parts were interesting, other parts dragged on (which says a lot for 30 minute episodes).
More people need to watch it for a more realistic rating. If you are bored and have Netflix, take a look if you want.
This drama had most things a good drama should have: great visuals/cinematography, funny sidekick characters, fun music, etc. But just as comments have said, I am so baffled at the turn the drama took for the last three episodes. I could comment on a lot but I'm just gonna focus on NanaRyu bc his nonsense was the main target of my frustration.
I feel that like by maybe episode 3, NanaRyu was keeping up his "I don't want to get married" facade just for the sake of staying true to his staunchly proclaimed views from episode 1. Why were you so against marriage fam? It had to be deeper than him seeing Sakuragi Yuko unhappy in her marriage. What happened in his home?? (They mentioned he wasn't used to a cheerful family like Asuka's, so his parents *must* have had a bad influence on his childhood). We should have been given his backstory because he just sounded like a selfish person who wanted things to go his way for the sake of him being in control of everything happening to him. How do you ask out a girl (not to mention ask to live together) when that girl has been saying from the very moment she met you she wishes to get married in the future? It's too hypocritical for it to even be considered in a comical sense.
I wholeheartedly believe that NanaRyu needed to go to therapy and sort out his feelings before getting involved with Asuka. He was a full adult, 30 years old! You can't carry that emotional baggage and expect things to be fine forever. I'm even more annoyed at Asuka for staying even though his whole attitude toward their relationship was problematic. I still don't even know why she was blindly confident she could turn NanaRyu but I guess she was right since they did end up getting married? It was such a corny ass ending I couldn't even be happy for her lol.
Finally to close, I really hate how one mistake always turns someone's life upside down. Anytime something happens in the j-drama workplace, the person is immediately transferred to the edge of the universe. That announcer girl who took the photos of NanaRyu should have been transferred for her petty behavior. That's why NanaRyu didn't want you >_>
I also loved the 'reality show' format where characters would talk to the viewers as if they were being interviewed, very funny and unique. Maki Yoko did a great job bringing the character of Miyaji to life!
I feel like Naoko's source of unhappiness was not that she was single but that she did not want to be seen as less-than from everyone around her who kept prying into her personal life; even her mom wouldn't let her be single in peace. I think a lot of people can relate to Naoko though; I hope she found happiness (the ending was vague but I will assume Naoko and Kurosawa got together)
lol, it's quite cringy
Why does it feel like Eriko was out to get Naoko from the very moment she showed up on that golf court with her golfing skills? She was definitely pushing Sawaki away to trap him and Naoko in the act of an affair. Did she want to prove that Naoko was *innately* a bad person despite the fact Naoko continuously helps both the women and men in her office (not to mention Eriko herself)?? I don't understand what her end goal is; I have two more episodes left so hopefully they reveal her scheming. It just doesn't make sense. Maybe Eriko sensed something from the way Naoko reacted when she first formally met Sawaki, but what gives? She shouldn't have continuously burdened Naoko with her marriage problems, which in turn made Sawaki feel bad/obligated to Naoko, giving them more opportunities to talk, get closer, and realize they have feelings for each other. Could Eriko simply have a mental illness that puts false information into her head and she's been acting on it ever since? The drama only made it seem like she has anxiety so she has to visit the psychiatrist once a month. Maybe there was more to it, but they simply painted her as an all-knowing wife victim to her friend sleeping with her husband... >_>
Honestly though, it just feels like Eriko wanted to self-destruct that marriage. She herself said that the original omiai with Sawaki was her methodical planning to get married, hinting that she probably forced herself to marry for the sake of marriage instead of truly loving Sawaki (I think it's hinted he did the same tbh). Man what a mess lol; makes me wish people didn't feel so pressured to get married