Dekke Furoba de Mattemasu (2021)

First of all, this is not your usual drama but rather a 10-episode sitcom/comedy skit. So if you do not enjoy such things and not a fan of the two main leads, you might not have a reason to watch.

The story is just OK for me, you got moments where you laughed out loud and also moments where you just smirked at the jokes. I felt that the story is a bit scattered - a few aspects were just thrown and fitted in to the episode since they only have 3 rooms in the "setting". I would not comment on each of the cast's acting but the casts as a whole has a very good balance. Despite Shin and Ume are portrayed by idol group members, they bond quite well with the other casts who are mostly comedians (you don't see someone dominating the others).

I love the opening animation and also the main theme (Otori no Yu theme). I can't get that song out of my head since I watched this drama. Recommended if you just want to watch something light after a tiring day at work.

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Otori no Yu is Perfection

First off, let me start by saying: no, this isn't a "typical drama", however, this is one of the most hilarious and epically entertaining shows I have seen in a long time! I laughed out loud multiple times within an episode. I got worried in a couple other episodes. This is a skit show, even says so at the beginning of each episode, though the way the story builds and continues (unlike most skit shows in America) this show is also a drama. A very exceptional even split between skit/sketch comedy and a drama story creating a fantastic show!


I thought the laugh track/live audience laughter would be annoying, but it was kind of helpful in a sense and was really nice to hear as the actors and actresses showed off all of their hard work during the 10 episodes. I wish there were more, or the episodes were a little longer, but seeing how physically demanding, imaginative, fulfilling, and creative each episode was, it's easy to see how the actors/actresses and staff/writer(s)/director(s) were giving the viewer all of their hard work, respect, and dedication to their characters and each other while working.


I like how the setting was created. Building such a wonderful set and atmosphere around the characters, instead of letting the setting build the characters. I saw a few different sides of actors/actresses who I really like and it was ridiculously entertaining. I don't really think this show can be considered a launching pad to put the actors/actresses out in to the celebrity world, but in some ways it sort of felt like it. I really enjoyed watching actors I was familiar with and unfamiliar with come together to create such a spectacular story without making it seem like one actor/actress was more popular or favorited than the others.


The story itself was really interesting! The build up from episode one until the finale was intense, it's small and unassuming, but if you pay attention the story is truly one the more genuine, unique, honest, and emotional stories I've seen. Granted, nothing like murder or the like happens, but this story has got a severe punch to the gut that will take your breath away with laughter!

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