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Fast-paced and Cute with a capital "C"
Shanai Marriage Honey was the perfect translation of a shoujo manga into a live action drama. The romance is fast-paced and rushed (especially in the beginning), and while you don't really see the leads "fall in love" with each other, their interactions as they work out being a married couple are sooo Cute.PROS
❀ If you're in a romantic mood, this show hits the spot | It truly highlights the normal stuff a married couple does, such as acting cute at the workplace, kissing/fade-to-black bed scenes (heehee), and all that romance jazz. I love how because of the length of the show, you don't have to wait HOURS to get to the couples' confession and the lovey-dovey interactions.
❀ Main leads had great chemistry | Wowww this actress has the most adorable smile. I like how the narrative highlights the thoughts of the couple, including their worries and assumptions of being married. The ML is your charming, popular-in-the-office kinda dude, while the FL is a happy-go-lucky, sometimes wily but mostly sweet accountant. They work great with each other and all the romance scenes are sizzling with cuteness and chemistry. Both actors were super nice to look at which is always a plus!
❀ Short length of the show was perfect for me | I'm the type to get tired of 30+ episode shows (and even 30 episodes is a stretch), so Shanai Marriage Honey, at 7 episodes (~25 min each), was sugary sweet, simple, and the perfect length for a quick romance story to love.
❀ Happy ending, of course | How could it not be?
CONS
✕ Misunderstanding level: 2/10 | Very small misunderstandings happen (maybe a couple of them?) and are resolved within the episode, aka within 20 minutes lol. Overall the couple has pretty good communication and the FL especially is pro-active about her feelings. Love that.
OVERALL
It's the perfect, happy marriage kind of show if you're in a romantic mood. Lovable characters and limited cast make for a tight-knit romcom that'll make your heart smile. Plus, it's easily bingeable and won't take too many hours out of your day.
(Note: My rewatch value is set to 5.0 always as a default as I'm not the type to rewatch dramas EVER. Thus, I do not take it into account when calculating overall score.)
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I have never feel so single
This is perfect for someone who wants to binge a cute fluff series. No villains, no unnecessary dramas. It exists to entertain my single heart *cries in lonely*It's a typical marriage without love drama but don't worry. It took only 2 earlier episodes of them getting together and the rest episodes were some cute marriage challenges for newlyweds. It is really simple but I LOVE IT. It reflects the importance of communication between spouses.
The actings were good. No overdone and Ami chan was so cute! The actress, Matsui Airi really managed the cute character by flashing her million dollar smiles. And of course the main characters' visuals are so appealing. Sparks everywhere; their chemistry is very sizzling and also the main guy, Itagaki Mizuki was only 20? Damn good looking son. I'm sold.
Recommended for a quick binge and heart fluttering moments. I rarely rewatch dramas but extra point to this because I definitely rewatch it.
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Candyfloss has nothing on this...
Ohhh...I have cavities! This was all sugar and spice and everything nice! An absolute sugar rush. Think cinematic actualisation of cotton candy and smores! Fluff, fluff and cuteness!I don't usually like series that are this sugary, but the cuteness overload from the CP just killed me! I found myself grinning like a fool every episode.
It's a short binge, 7 25 minute episodes, and is easy viewing. Pretty much zero angst and no psychopathic SLs, demonic parents or third parties, just two cuties falling in love more and more each day.
There was a decent amount of skinship and kissing, as should be expected from a couple in love and in the honeymoon phase. The chemistry between the leads was visible and the attraction was very believable. And they were really cute (and sexy) together.
I'm sure you noticed the overabundance of the word cute in this review? That's just what this series is...cute, fluffy, sugary, adorableness! So if you want something bite-sized and sweet this might be right up your alley
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The cutest japanese drama I have ever seen!
I could not skip writing a review for this one! I saw a video about this drama on Youtube by chance and I started with the first episode immediately! I did not regret it!I loved the main couple!!! I liked the fact that they were attracted to each other right from the start of their contract marriage. Female lead was so so pretty, cute and funny. I LOVED how she tried to seduce her husband!!! What can I say about male lead??!!! Apart from the fact that he is super handsome, his character was very funny and adorable but my favourite part was his behavior when he was alone with his wife. She remained cute at all times but he was a little like a different person when he showed his attraction to his wife. I think that he was seduced at first but he was the seducing one up to the end. I also loved his protective and jealous behavior. What a lucky girl!
This drama didn't have major misunderstandings, fights or second leads. It was pure newlyweds romance! This is the reason why I don't think that dramas should have big ups and downs to be interesting. I liked this so much all the way! I was never bored! Although I don't watch things twice, I would watch this one! Pure pleasure for romantic hearts!
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Cute and lots of skinshippppp!!!!!
The drama was filled with skinship, I knew Japanese drama offers skinship but this was out of bounds from the start. THE NON NONSENSE COMMUNICATION is the light of the drama, i have so many books, see so many drama most couple have their fallouts cause of miscommunication and this had none so so happy for it.The fmc is kind of a lot childish and the mmc is kind of a perfect match, not too grumpy but not too childish but his smile is the killer.
It's a fun, binge watch!
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Dans le pays des Bisounours....
In the land of Care Bears everyone is pretty, cute and nice, they care for each other and help each other, there are no conflicts and no bad bears.Well, this drama is a live version of that cartoon series! That is the only comparison that works actually! I wanted to compare it to a fairy tale but in every fairy tale there is a conflict, there is an evil character (usually a witch of a sort!). So that does not work!
This is a story about two people who meet through the dating app on Monday, get married on Tuesday, fall in love on Wednesday, meet mothers on Thursday, promise to stay together for the next 50 years on Friday and get married again on Saturday! On Sunday, I guess, they rest gazing into each other's eyes with a huge smile while the sparkly hearts and flowers keep popping around them . Well that is what I saw (except for the last thing, which I imagines while I was dying from a sugar overdose induced diabetes coma!)
Somewhere in between gazing lovingly and being lovey dovey, they pretended to work which was just an excuse to be cute and smile and cup one's face with hands. Those poor actors must have suffered severe facial cramps from all that wide smiling!
I cannot stand the grown women in j dramas acting cute! It definitely is a cultural difference for me. Being cute is for kids: when I see kids acting all cute, it is so adorable and endearing. Adults acting that way is distracting, cringy, immature . Why do you think that Japan has a problem with birth rates? When you have adults behaving like children, why make real kids? Just my theory!
Anyway, this was just awful, definitely not my cup of tea! It is a live action manga: and again, for me the plot that works in a comic form, does not necessarily works as a live drama! Just my 2 cents!
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Sweet as Ho(r)ney
This is a short drama overflowing with honey, insecurities, smiles, fluff and what may be a record in speed and sexscenes...As the couple gets married on the first date, this is anything but a marriage of convenience. this is the type of drama you watch for the fluff, it´s kissing scenes, the pure inner monologs etc. As we get to know the reason the female lead decides to go for a spur of the moment wedding, we are kept on our toes wondering... As they seem to be playing with common tropes, we feel like we should know what is up a head but the viewers , much like the female lead are bound to have trust issues.
Can a man be this cute? Is he just playing with her? Is he just using marriage as a fast way to get girls in bed? are these red or white flags we are witnessing? Why the *** did this guy want to merry her? did he stalk her pre wedding? Is this just the result of a bet? seriously why would a seemingly perfect guy want to marry the first gal he sees?
Both leads have smiles that are huge and reach out through the screen as they use their whole face to smile, and win the audience over. The female leads insecurities can be a bit over whelming at times however she does come of as popular, kind, charming competent and in no way week. The male lead is mysterious, kind?, the type who does not force himself on the female lead he rather waits for her to not only love him but long for him and show her desires, all done in a rater playful slightly cunning way. This guy shows the audience that there are men that no matter how horny they may be they can actually read their partners signals and listen to this, wait to pick up the mood another day... as well as show the ability to take responsibility and rather practice safe sex than do something they may regret. All things that seemed almost too good to be true for a drama.
The side characters are true supporting characters there to move the plot along, add slight spark and drama... Without being annoying or overbearing.
This is definitely a good dose of honey and spice, to up your thirst and make you feel all gooey inside.
Bingabilaty: 10
Annoying elements: 0
Consent: 8
Hert flutter: 9
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cute
This is probably the first romantic jdrama that I watched that wasn't unbearable! :) The others that I have already seen were just hysterical but this was actually sweet although it did not have much depth or real development. It was simply a cute and fluffy romance between two adults who kinda get to know each other over 7 episodes. The jealousy scenes were kinda nice for once because they weren't unrealistic and you could understand where the male lead was coming from (it helps that he also reacted appropriately and not like a psycho). Misunderstandings were cleared very quickly and I think this was one of the rare times that a flashback scene was done right without taking a whole episode. In 3 minutes, they showed how the couple met and what the male lead was thinking during the wedding photo shoot, just the right amount of time to give more insight in the opening scene of the show. Overall, nothing super crazy, but the acting was decent, the characters not too stupid and annoying, no weird antagonists and the right amount of spice :').Was this review helpful to you?
Cute filler show
Umm , this show is strange but in a unique way , it’s also cringe but it in a charming way . I really enjoyed dutifully putting it on everyday after a couple tasks . It’s a really cute filler series as well for when you need a nice fluffy inbetweener or a break from a heavy drama you may have on rotation . Or just a good ole binge . It won’t take long .The leads have great chemistry and deliver cute performances that make you root for their characters' budding romance. Their on-screen dynamic is filled with charm, and their interactions are both funny and endearing.
This show doesn’t even make sense like how they fell in love sooo unrealistically quickly but I rolled with it unabashedly and SKINSHIP helped too. wink wink
Side bar : sometimes shows are good for the charisma even though they have zero plot and Shanai is such an example.
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Love-Love Beam
Shanai Marriage Honey is a Marry First-Date Second RomCom drama. Not only do the MCs look good together but they have great chemistry. A few cute scenes here, one-line swooners there and fluffy moments around the corner, all add to the entertainment of the show. Although there is no primary plot, the audience mainly watch it for the interaction and progression of the couple from getting to know each other as strangers to starting to develop feelings. Being 7 episodes only and 25mins each episode, there are no filler parts and get straight into the scenes. Also there are alot of 'intimate'/flirty scenes, you have been warned.Quick Story/Plot
Similar to the summary on the MDL Page, the ML and FL decided to do a shotgun marriage due to their own reasons. I don't believe they are under a contract marriage, but after moving in together they started developing feelings for each other and found out that they work at the same company. Then comes the comedy and fluffyness in trying to hide their relationship in the office and getting to know each other better as a married couple off-work. What was also great about the story was that their progression was realistic and often the worries and concerns of the FL are expressed and not drowned out until it's all too late. Communication is key in a relationship and she picks out times to bring out mature topics to discuss for a better married life.
Quick Acting/Cast/Characters
- The FL recently broke up with her boyfriend after finding out he has been cheating on her and decided to marry the ML after a dating app alert. The FL is very friendly and sociable which often makes a lot of the men misunderstand. After marrying, she decided to make the ML fall in love with her.
- The ML is the top salesman in the business and is highly popular. On the day of the wedding, it was love at first 'moment' and later he tries to hide how much he loves the FL. The ML trys to halt the advances of the FL, but everytime, he breaks down to her cuteness when he leaves the room.
Music/OSTs
The OST Playlist is so great and literally a bop when it starts playing during the cute fluffy scenes. Also the starting OST dance was cute too.
Rewatch Value
Would definitely rewatch for the sweet scenes, it is a very short drama and can be binged in 1 night.
Why my rating (10)
Although other reviews say the drama is very conventional and not much depth, the enjoyment I believe is the interaction and progression of the couple. They discuss their feelings and concerns and work together as a married couple to overcome the challenges. Sure, the drama is more on the mature and flirty side, but that is an added bonus ontop. Please give this drama a try as it is really short and well produced. There are candy scenes in every episode and the one-line swooners that make everyone giggle with a grin. It is the only JDrama that I have given a 10 and had me constantly coming back wanting more from the couple.
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Read my review and then you will understand
See, this is interesting.I'll keep this short and straight to the point because honestly what i want to say isn't much. This review doesnt contain "spoilers" perse but like... whatever I'll just get into it:
This drama is plotless, and it makes absolutely no sense, BUT I LOVE IT!!!!!
ITS SO FLUFFY SO CUTE SO ADORABLE AND LET ME TELL YOU THE ML-- PICTURES DONT DO HIM JUSTICE
and OH MY GOD He is soooo young. A 20 Y.O man- ksghigsigdul
HE reminds me so much of Gordon and Mackenyu ( tho Macken will always be my no.1) BUT I WAS IN LOVE
IT'S JUST LOVE. OVERFLOWING LOVE.
If you want something that wont give you a head or heartache, you know, something sweet and straight to the point and adorable and loveydovey... something that doesnt make sense but still makes you feel so loved and has you squealing every two seconds, then
THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT.
its just so cute. it made me so happy omg.
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May not be the review you're looking for
This review may just be long overdue. I have finished watching this last year (2020) just thought that leaving this review won't hurt anyone. So here it goes...If you're looking for something sweet, romantic and you're into "TSUNDERE'' type of MC then this one is for you. The story revolves around this newly married couple that didn't marry for love but found it eventually. It's a "love after marriage" kind of story with Office Romance and misunderstandings. I gave this drama a 8/10 rating as the story line was typical but still good to watch. Although you might already know what's going to happen next, It still has that element of excitement and cuteness.
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