Besides Kaso Girei and Sexy Tanaka, the one other super enjoyable jdorama that I am enjoying very much this season is Nojima Shinji's Nanyoubi ni Umareta no? Yes the living legend Nojima Shinji, one of the best jdorama writers ever. It has been a long time since I did that a best jdorama writer post and it is way overdue for an update.
Iitoyo Marie is Sui who has been a hikikomori for the last 10 years because of a traumatic incident back in high school. Sui is supported by her father played by Jinnai Takanori, struggling manga artist who is also struggling to pay rent which gets empathy points from me. On a side note, way too many characters in jdoramas magically find a big house for free so I automatically care about this daughter-father combo.
Jinnai Takanori is given one last chance at job by drawing a manga for famous author Kumon Ryuen who wants to write a pure love story. The twist is that the main character for this manga will be based on the daughter Sui so that Jinnai Takanori's love for his daughter will show through his drawings.
Nanyoubi ni Umareta no is basically a shoujo manga-ish triangle love story with the mystery being what happened back in high school. The twist is that our heroine Sui is also being observed by a sadistic writer along with his single mom editor and very funny sex friend.
Nanyoubi ni Umareta means what day of the week were you born? and I will not spoil why it is the title of the story and I suspect it will be repeated a few more times before the end. Nanyoubi ni Umareta is so well written, I am laughing all the dialogue and Nojima Shinji knows how to give each of the characters their nuances and idiosyncrasies.
Iitoyo Marie is absolutely amazing as Sui. She plays her with the right amount of awkwardness and determination that makes me want to support her. Everyone is great in their role even Jinnai Takanori who usually overacts too much but is good in this role.
I am trying not to get excited because 3 episodes are too early and so far it has essentially been a story about a bunch of people spying on a hikikomiri trying to overcome her demons but Nojima Shinji's dialogue just makes everything shine. Very recommended and would not argue if anyone said Nanyoubi ni Umareta no? is a must watch show. Can't wait for the next episode!
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