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Higurashi Masanao (commonly known as Masa) is a former Yankee who has a legend of winning fights against 100 opponents, but now he runs a small izakaya "Paisen" near the sea. With a big slashed wound on his face, he is feared by the public, but he is actually a kind-hearted young man who is gentle with wild animals and plants. One day, he meets Kanaka, a girl who runs away from a suspicious man. Kanaka has a mysterious power that can read people's hearts, and she is made to use that power in a gambling house by her uncle Sawada who knows about it. ~~Adapted from a manga with the same title by Nishimori Hiroyuki Edit Translation

  • English
  • magyar / magyar nyelv
  • עברית / עִבְרִית
  • dansk
  • Country: Japan
  • Type: Drama
  • Episodes: 28
  • Aired: May 16, 2022 - Jun 30, 2022
  • Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Original Network: NHK
  • Duration: 15 min.
  • Score: 7.7 (scored by 216 users)
  • Ranked: #4598
  • Popularity: #6802
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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Completed
CrownServant
3 people found this review helpful
Jul 10, 2023
28 of 28 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 10
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It's a light and enjoyable watch

Kana, who is stressed because of clueless Masa, is my favorite.
Stories like this may not be anything new, but I feel like I could enjoy this drama just fine. The comedic acting from some of the characters also makes the drama entertaining.
I personally like Sawa's character, not because she's tsundere, but because sometimes I struggle to express myself too.

I was slightly bothered when Kana said she wanted to marry Masa. However, I understand that a daughter's first love is her father (as long as the father isn't trash). Masa is a likable character.

In other words, watch this drama only if you're looking for something light and entertaining. Don't overthink it, just enjoy it.

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Completed
Erin
1 people found this review helpful
8 days ago
28 of 28 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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Completely Unexpected

This show was absolutely what the synopsis said it was.... However, it was also the complete opposite! From episode one, I did not expect this story to be so exciting. I read the synopsis, saw it had 28 episodes and completely judged a "book" by its cover!


The cast really sold this story well. From the beginning, I only knew about 3-4 actors/actresses throughout the entire show; however, as I continued watching it truly was the cast of wonderful actors and actresses that made this story so fantastic. I laughed, cried, got angry (i've never disliked a character so fast lol), was scared, and even held my breath in some spots. Each episode was a surprise. The story seemed to move pretty quickly, though it didn't feel like there was any cliffhanger moment or any questions left unanswered.


This story is great for a binge day or if you're just starting out watching Japanese dramas, since it has a little bit of every genre in one story. I do wish they had more than 28 episodes, honestly; I would really like to see more of Kanaka, Masa, and everyone! This show is the definition of "dont judge a book by its cover"... I hope you give it a chance!

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Details

  • Drama: Kanakana
  • Country: Japan
  • Episodes: 28
  • Aired: May 16, 2022 - Jun 30, 2022
  • Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Original Network: NHK
  • Duration: 15 min.
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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  • Score: 7.7 (scored by 216 users)
  • Ranked: #4598
  • Popularity: #6802
  • Watchers: 1,382

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