In each drama, their is a girl with very good qualifications who ends up moving in a socially awakward -yet accomplished- man.
This living arrangement will lead to a marriage of convenience.
This living arrangement will lead to a marriage of convenience.
If you want to see another social commentary regarding gender roles and marriage in Japanese society, Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu handles it very well, is a lot lighter with no controversial elements, and really dives deep on the concepts of housework and valued work in society/relationships. Kareshi wo Loan is considered more controversial and definitely has some darker elements.
Remind me of Yokohama Ryusei drama....& still 1 of my favorite drama....If you like this genre this is a must watch romance comedy drama.
Both comedies revolve around a couple who end in a Marriage Of Convenience. The male leads end up falling for the cute female lead by the end from their interactions with her. The ending is different enough, however, so be ready.
Two people decide to marry because it's more convenient (as well as financially more stable)
Yet main leads start to become closer over living together.
Yet main leads start to become closer over living together.
25-year-old Moriyama Mikuri graduated but had no job offers. She became a temporary employee but was even laid off. So while she is taking a break right now, Mikuri feels unwanted and displaced. She starts work as a housekeeper for bachelor Tsuzaki Hiramasa by chance. One day, he proposes a contract marriage to her. The two of them get married in secret, but will their married life work out?
The similarities:
Simple ,beautiful and bright female lead
Quick marriage contract/arranged
Love after marriage
Simple ,beautiful and bright female lead
Quick marriage contract/arranged
Love after marriage
Both are about "Contract Marriages". Both start off the relationship because of its mutual benefit. They eventually learn to Love as they face the trials and tribulations of doing life together. Nigeru wa Haji is more light hearted while HapiMari is more dramatic, but both have their really cute heartwarming and funny moments.
Kazuha Ono is divorced at the age of 35 due to her husband's affair. Despite this, she is trying to live positively but is conscious of other people’s remarks regarding her age and the fact she’s a divorcee. While announcing her divorce to her coworkers she is overhead by Mitsui, a new employee, who happens to be there. Furthermore, Rensuke Hayami, a former business partner, now a popular actor, also appears, and begins to wield her Kazuha?!
25-year-old Moriyama Mikuri graduated but had no job offers. She became a temporary employee but was even laid off. So while she is taking a break right now, Mikuri feels unwanted and displaced. She starts work as a housekeeper for bachelor Tsuzaki Hiramasa by chance. One day, he proposes a contract marriage to her. The two of them get married