Ultra Fan Guide to Kao Supassara Thanachart 29-year-old Hyuga Toru is a wealthy man. He first started to run an internet website in his small room, and his hobby began to make a lot of money. Nowadays, he doesn't like to socialize, and if somebody comes to him, he suspects that they may want his money. Sawaki Chihiro attends a job fair and, by an unexpected occurrence, begins to work for Toru. Chihiro soon realizes that Toru isn't so bad. There's a pureness in him and also a good deal of loneliness. She then begins to have feelings for him. Edit Translation
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- Native Title: リッチマン、プアウーマン
- Also Known As: Ricchiman Puauman
- Director: Nishiura Masaki, Tanaka Ryo
- Screenwriter: Adachi Naoko
- Genres: Business, Comedy, Romance, Drama
Cast & Credits
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![Oguri Shun in Rich Man, Poor Woman Japanese Drama (2012)]( "Oguri Shun in Rich Man, Poor Woman Japanese Drama (2012)")
Oguri Shun Main Role -
![Ishihara Satomi in Rich Man, Poor Woman Japanese Drama (2012)]( "Ishihara Satomi in Rich Man, Poor Woman Japanese Drama (2012)")
Ishihara SatomiSawaki Chihiro / Natsui MakotoMain Role -
![Iura Arata in Rich Man, Poor Woman Japanese Drama (2012)]( "Iura Arata in Rich Man, Poor Woman Japanese Drama (2012)")
Iura ArataAsahina Kosuke [Toru's business partner]Main Role -
![Aibu Saki in Rich Man, Poor Woman Japanese Drama (2012)]( "Aibu Saki in Rich Man, Poor Woman Japanese Drama (2012)")
Aibu SakiAsahina Yoko [Kosuke's sister]Main Role -
![Asari Yosuke in Rich Man, Poor Woman Japanese Drama (2012)]( "Asari Yosuke in Rich Man, Poor Woman Japanese Drama (2012)")
Asari YosukeYasuoka Michiya [Toru's secretary]Support Role -
![Nakamura Yasuhi in Rich Man, Poor Woman Japanese Drama (2012)]( "Nakamura Yasuhi in Rich Man, Poor Woman Japanese Drama (2012)")
Nakamura YasuhiOgawa Satoshi [Programmer at NEXT INNOVATION Company]Support Role
Reviews
As many reviewers pointed out before me: the title of this show is really misleading. This is most definitely NOT a Cinderella story and the difference in social status plays no significant role in the story. The story itself is interesting and complex and all four main characters go through a real development during the series. It's really refreshing to see a story about an intelligent, career-driven woman who (usually) has no problem balancing her work and personal life. Also, she is a scientist (a lab worker of some kind) which is a field not often enough associated with women.
I only wish they would give more space to the character of Yoko. That's my only regret.
ACTING/CAST 10/10
Flawless, but I would expect nothing less from this cast. Oguri Shun is especially hilarious as socially awkward, short-tempered Hyuga Toru and he has great chemistry with adorable Ishihara Satomi who makes her character extremely relatable.
MUSIC 7.5/10
OST is nothing extra special, though several tracks are great. I usually don't like when one song is 'overused' in the show, but I didn't mind with 'Hikari E' . It's an amazing, catchy song that goes well with the mood of the show.
REWATCH VALUE 10/10
I've already rewatched all my favorite parts...oh so many times and I suspect I will rewatch the whole show in the future (also many times).
OVERALL 10/10
WHAT KIND OF FEELS THIS SHOW GAVE ME
This show made me literally giddy with joy. And I mean all the episodes, not just the ending. Despite the fact that some plot points were quite predictible, it never bore me. The Special was superb and it gave a great closure to the series (which is kinda rare in the world of dramas...). I admit I am not praying for the second season. Second seasons are usually worse than the first ones and I am afraid they would ruin this perfect show.
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