Shojiki Fudosan Season 2 (2024)

Good enough but not as hot as the original

It's a show about honest realtors without qualifying who exactly they're talking about. Despite the fact that Nagase is now more honest than he was on the first season and remains the nominal "Honest Realtor," in reality he has been surpassed by his sidekick. I feel like Tsukishita is the real star of season 2. The character with the most heart and the caring personality is not only skilfully acted but has now been endowed with the grit and knowledge that she lacked in the original series.

I like that there is still zero romance surrounding Tsukishita. That lets her character grow without diversions and distractions. Nagase isn't so lucky. The weird relationship sideplot with Emamoto only got weirder. And the rest of the cast didn't improve. The whole Minerva cast was shallow and vindictive for reasons that still make no sense. I had hopes for Hanasawa-san but her progress was mixed. And Kamiki must have been rescued from the villain reject dumpster behind Disney studios. All of them are too easily let off the hook as far as I'm concerned.

I think that this show survives and thrives on the guest characters more than it does on the main ones. Until episode 9, that is. Episode 10 is a hot mess that pulls a multi-year project out of thin air for the real estate drama but mostly sets up annoying cliff hangers for a third season. Maybe in season 3 the Tokage character will find his place. So far he seems to exist for the sole purpose of making Millennials sound like boomers when they talk about Gen Z.

Season 2 is a step down from the original series but still stands up alright by itself. If you liked the original you should watch it.

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After really enjoying the first season, I went into this drama with high expectations. While it was still an enjoyable watch, I couldn't help but feel that Season 1 was stronger overall.

The biggest strength of this season is that the cast still works well together. Yamashita Tomohisa continues to be charming as Nagase, and it's nice to see how much his character has grown. The cases remain interesting and continue to deliver meaningful messages about honesty, trust, and the realities of the real estate industry.

However, compared to the first season, the story felt less fresh. Since the main concept had already been established, some episodes became a bit predictable, and the emotional impact wasn't as strong. I also felt that a few supporting characters deserved more development, as their storylines weren't as memorable this time around.

That doesn't mean Season 2 is bad—it still has plenty of heart and several satisfying moments. It's an easy and comforting drama to watch, especially if you enjoyed the characters in the first season. I just missed the sense of surprise and excitement that made Season 1 so addictive.

Overall, this drama is a solid sequel that stays true to what made the original enjoyable, but it doesn't quite reach the same level. I still had a good time watching it, but I found myself appreciating Season 1 even more after finishing it.

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