Usually, I love old series because they are classics. I wondered why this one had such a low rating, but after watching four episodes, I understood why. The main actress plays her role excellently, but her character is unbearable. She is extremely forced, even the happiest person in the world doesn't behave like that. She tries to prove that she has no emotions, which is perfectly fine, but her enthusiasm and smile while telling a white lie are truly exaggerated and cannot be attributed to any normal woman.

There is another major issue with this series. It tries to portray something that never existed in Japan, especially not during that period. There is a complete disconnect from reality. I highly doubt that women felt so free to talk about their exploits and that they were free to do as they pleased in Tokyo. I strongly suspect that this was a forced attempt to be a series fitting the spirit of the times in the U.S. and to pander a bit. This was, of course, a common occurrence then as it is today, but when watching old series in retrospect, it becomes very clear and grotesque to the point of disgust.

What truly lasts will last despite the passage of time, even for 100 years. The only reason it can still be called a classic is due to some attachment to that period by Japanese viewers who watched it. It's hard for me to believe that they don't realize how grotesque and disconnected it is from the past.