I don't really like stories where you can't figure out why the guy likes the girl, so when I read the synopsis of this drama I was worried this would just be weird wish fulfillment and there would be no reason for the guys to like her. I was pleasantly surprised in that respect. First of all, even really dressed down, the actress is very pretty. I think it's realistic that people might notice that. Secondly, even if she's not very friendly, we as the viewers get to see inside her thoughts which are frankly hilarious. I like it when she is insightful and sarcastic (only inside her head) and the things she imagines make me laugh every time. I think the two guys are attracted to her in part because she has an introverted, guarded personality, and they like the moments where she lets her guard down.
I just wish the leading men were better developed, especially the younger man. I think there is substance behind the character, but you're left to just guess at it instead of seeing it.
Naka Riisa is worth mentioning here because this character, while still comic relief at times, was a more mature character than I've seen her play in a while. She handled it well.
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One of the aspects that stood out in this show was the acting. Ayase Haruka was fantastic and played her role extremely well. She played a modest and anxious woman who didn't know anything of love. She played the character so that she didn't seem anti-social or obnoxious. From her hurried walk and cute smile to the way she fixed her glasses constantly, the role just fit. The other actors were also very good in this respect, but indeed if I were to especially mention another actor, it would be Tamaki Hiroshi. That man can do anything and have me rooting for him - fantastic role, though it was minor.
The other aspect would be the humour. It's been a while since I've genuinely thought a Japanese drama to be funny, but this one had some especially hilarious scenes and it really brought up the mood when things were getting too serious.
The let-down was more or less the story. At times, it was boring, at other times it was over-the-top. Excessive crying, sudden changes with no warning, plenty of monologues. Also, some of the characters were left very (unfortunately) undeveloped. Asao-san (Tamaki Hiroshi) was a prime example - meant to be the third entry into the so-called 'love triangle' - but really wasn't. He didn't pose any threat whatsoever to the relationship and all in all, was actually a more or less useless character. Another example would be Ooshiro-san (Ryuusuke). He was an interesting character but wasn't focused on at all, which was a pity.
I have watched other romance-comedies with an older female lead and a younger male lead (Last Cinderella, Kimi wa Petto) and this really didn't do the theme justice. Having the sole problem in the relationship being age difference (and the ramifications of that), it wasn't really enough. The age problem was handled fairly well, but I've seen it done better.
Overall it wasn't too bad of a watch, but there were definitely some disappointing parts and I personally would not recommend it to someone else.
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The drama had a lot of comedic moments and humor. Mamorou was a hit for me and made me want to have such an emotionally in tuned pet. The relationships in this drama were very cute- between the lead couple, Asou-san and Hanae-san, Hanae and her family and friends and even the work relations. I liked the relationship between the leads Tanokura and Hanae in the beginning. This drama did a good job of showing how complicated work can become when you date a co worker. It also shows a bit of how single women are viewed after the age of 30 in Japan. I had no issues with the age gap of the couple. In fact i don't think that it's huge at all. The cast was well picked and the acting was well done for the most part. And Tanokura isn't hard on the eyes either.
Now the stuff I didn't like.
I was unable to buy that any adult female in the age of information and technology could be as ignorant of men, sex, intimacy and love as this lead female Hanae-san is presented to be. Tanokura seemed a bit mature for his age, at times much more mature than Hanae. Even though they were cute, at times the chemistry just wasn't there, it seemed forced and sometimes even like they weren't trying hard enough. The kissing left a lot to be desired but that is the norm in Jdramas. There was more chemistry between Asou-san and Hanae than Hanae and Tanokura. Which was probably the point to push the love triangle but this angle while there was potential was poorly executed.
By the end Hanae had started to annoy me. I was glad that she made the decision that she did in episode 9. That was one of the few believable things done in this drama but the progress made in episode 9 was undone in the last episode. The time frame in which this drama takes place, 3 months give or take, is not enough for all the proposals that are made by the end of the drama. The story by the end feels rushed and incomplete. Too much happens in the last episode that is not properly addressed or explained. This drama could have used several more episodes to give all the relationships proper resolutions and plug some of the holes left in this drama.
So to sum up I think this drama was cute, the concept was fresh with a lot of potential however due to poor writing and execution and lack of chemistry it wasn't able to be as good as it could have been.
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Tanokura Yuuto (Fukushi Sota) looked a bit like Mizushima Hiro from certain angles which I must say I very much enjoyed.
The writing left a lot to be desired for Tamaki Hiroshi'c character Asao Yuu. Nothing was really explained or explored with him which was disappointing. His character seemed like he would be likable if the writers allowed us to get to know him.
If you've seen Last Cinderella already I'd suggest skipping this one, but if you haven't then I'd suggest seeing it to compare the two because Last Cinderella has more well rounded characters then Kyou wa Kaisha Yasumimasu does.
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I recognize the girl were BALSA from seirei no moribito after watching it for a while. Rate this 8/10.
I really enjoyed the story. Would recommended.
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Lacks excitement, Very Boring and Very Slow.
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Funnier than I expected
Kyou wa Kaisha Yasumimasu, also known as I'm Taking The Day Off is well named and a good show.Aoishi Hanae is a woman about to turn 30 and has never been in a romantic relationship before. She is out drinking with some of her work colleagues when a 21 year old intern, Tanokura Yuto, at her company finds out that it is her 30th birthday shortly after the others have left. He decides to make it special for her and asks her to hang out with him that night. Despite her awkwardness, she decides to spend time with him.
Hanae has always lived in fear which kept her from experiencing romantic relationships but her awkwardness. worries and inexperience keep weighing on her along with the doubts of being in a relationship with a man 9 years younger than her. I found it to be portrayed extremely well and the situations are quite realistic. The whole story is from her perspective so that we get to experience her firsts along with her. Since Tanokura has been in relationships, he is better equipped at handling Hanae's insecurities and quelling her fears. In this way, he comes across as the more mature person in the relationship. He is also very sorted and an upright individual and slowly but surely the trust develops with plenty of ups and downs.
The second male lead, Asao Yuu, also adds an interesting dynamic to their relationship. Asao is fascinated by Hanae's imperfections and a unique friendship develops between the pair. On many occasions, I did find myself thinking he might be better suited for her. It is very easy for a man to be portrayed as pushy and overbearing but luckily this drama understands consent and though they play on cliches, they never overstep boundaries which was important. We also see this when Kagami is trying to express his interest in Ookawa Hitomi
This series has plenty of funny and light-hearted moments. A lot of it coming from Hanae's colleagues, her dad, and also her niece. I also appreciated the positive work environment Hanae is lucky to be a part of, especially for having a very considerate boss who lets her "take the day off" (hence the name of the show) several times at the last minute. This title is also appropriate because Hanae is known to never use her paid vacation days.
My only negative points about this show is that it does not explore beyond the early relationship. I would have liked to know how the couple dealt with obstacles that arose in the future due to the age gap as this was also something that used to worry Hanae. Also, she never overcame the discomfort of communicating what bothered her which would have been nice to see.
Overall I really enjoyed the show for it's simplicity and it was done well. There was room for improvement.
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Only drawback lack of characterization of some supporting role. They should either explain well or drop there briefing. In my view, it is better having 5 well explained supporting roles than 10 unexplained supporting roles.
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So, the story talks about the romance between a thirty year old office worker who had never dated before and a twenty year old college student. The plot would ahve been nice, if they explored the relationship and its consenquences for them and the people around them. But, that never happened. Actually, the only enjoyable part was how the leading lady always overthough things and she actually calculated the relationship based on logic rather than feelings.
In addition, the overall performances were good, and that helped the drama. So, five out of ten.
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Story: This drama is probably now one of my favorite Japanese dramas just because of how realistic the story line is and the emotions the character feel are. The general premise of the story and the sub plot between the main character and the CEO were not very realistic, they did carry along the story and definitely had a purpose. I just absolutely loved how relateable the things these character go through are. Since it's the main characters first time falling in love, she experiences all these new emotions for the first time such as attraction and love and selfishness and shamelessness, along with all the emotions and fear from dating a younger man with such a big age gap. You don't really see much of what the love interest thinks or feels about the situation that arise which kind of puts you in the same shoes as the main character and how she is trying to understand him.
Acting/Cast: I actually really liked the cast for this show seeings as nothing really seamed out of place. The actors were very clear in how they showed the character emotions without always directly saying anything. I don't think there was anything wrong with the cast or acting except for the CEO, I dont know why but not only his character but also the way the actor portrayed him just kind of annoyed me. I think this was due more so to the writing though.
Music: Personally the music wasnt very memorable and was actually really cheesy but it kind of suited the story and the characters so I didn't mind it
Rewatch value: The drama was good but it's not one of those ones that you would watch because its funny or because it has a cute romance, its more of a drama that you would watch an then recommend to a friend or one you would watch again with a friend, not something you would sit down to watch because you're dying to re-watch it. Thats my opinion though.
Overall: 8.5
The drama was good and I definitely enjoyed watching it and I enjoyed the story line. Its probably one of my favorite Japanese dramas I have seen so far but I don't feel it will be one of those dramas that I remember forever which is why I didn't give it a 9 or 9.5. however, i definelty would recommend this drama to anyone who has a free weekend to relax and wants to unwind with a soft and easy drama.
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Office Drama super cute, très révélateur de la condition de la femme au Japon
Drama japonais classique (10 épisodes) relatant l'amour entre une femme de 30 ans, très introvertie, et un stagiaire de 21 ans, au sein d'1 bureau.Le couple est trop cute (j'envie Ayase Haruka d'avoir pu jouer avec des ML tels que Kamenashi Kazuya ou Fukushi Sato).
Les personnages secondaires sont attachants et bien décrits.
Mais ce drama (influencé par le caractère de la FL, qui manque totalement de confiance en elle) décrit aussi la pression (réellement oppressante) exercée sur les femmes au Japon, que ce soit au niveau familial, professionnel ou personnel (nécessité de se marier, de trouver le partenaire "adapté", d'être féminine, etc.).
Les personnages ont un développement réaliste, "grandissent" bien, et comme j'aime les happy end, j'ai aimé ce drama jusqu'au bout. Je vous le conseille donc fortement.
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