Ah, this drama. Or should i say "dorama". This isn't the first J-drama (Japanese Drama) i have watched but so far; it is my most favourite. A funny story about an awkward man and his inability to marry - as the title says "The Man Who Cannot Marry".
If you're a fan of the American TV show "The Big Bang Theory", well, the main character (played by my favourite Japanese Actor: Abe Hiroshi) could quite easily be compared to Dr. Sheldon Cooper. Their bluntness and excessive knowledge is the downfall of their social relationships. However, this J-drama is short; consisting of eleven 'one-hour' episodes and as a result, you can see the development of Hiroshi's character and it is all very beautiful and heart warming. Personally, i am infatuated with the amount of dramatic irony used in this show. It definitely kept me on edge throughout the drama and all the plot twists failed to throw me off.
If there was any fault with this show, it was that, in my opinion, Kuwano (the main character) seemed to have found courage for the final episode, which took me by surprise since i wasn't expecting such a proclamation without seeing him struggle. I guess being blunt really is his strong point.
I cannot say this enough - Abe Hiroshi is a FANTASTIC actor. I'm currently watching a crime drama in which he has the lead role. You may start to see a pattern in the next few reviews i do as i'll be watching a lot of Hiroshi's work.
Next Week : Shinzanmono review!
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