Eight university students who have made it through the hiring process of the major advertising agency “Deneodo” face their final test. Their ultimate challenge: split into two teams-the Government and the Resistance, four members each-and compete in a game to see which side can lead the citizens of a fictional nation into war through the power of advertising. Who will win? And what is the true purpose behind this final selection? An unpredictable psychological game with a shocking ending that questions the very essence of advertising, the nature of democracy in the digital age, and what “truth” really means. (Source: Japanese = mbs.jp || Translation = MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Propaganda Game" (プロパガンダゲーム) by Nemoto Soichiro (根本聡一郎). Edit Translation
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- Русский
- Español
- Português (Brasil)
- Native Title: プロパガンダゲーム
- Also Known As: Puropaganda Geemu
- Screenwriter: Morohashi Hayato
- Genres: Psychological, Youth
Cast & Credits
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![Yamashita Coki in Propaganda Game Japanese Drama(2025)]( "Yamashita Coki in Propaganda Game Japanese Drama(2025)")
Yamashita CokiImai TakayaMain Role -
![Matsumoto Leo in Propaganda Game Japanese Drama(2025)]( "Matsumoto Leo in Propaganda Game Japanese Drama(2025)")
Matsumoto LeoGoto MasashiMain Role -
![Riko in Propaganda Game Japanese Drama(2025)]( "Riko in Propaganda Game Japanese Drama(2025)")
RikoKosaka YukaSupport Role -
![Sono Shunta in Propaganda Game Japanese Drama(2025)]( "Sono Shunta in Propaganda Game Japanese Drama(2025)")
Sono ShuntaShiina MizukiSupport Role -
![Shida Kohaku in Propaganda Game Japanese Drama(2025)]( "Shida Kohaku in Propaganda Game Japanese Drama(2025)")
Shida KohakuOrikasa AiSupport Role -
![Kudo Mio in Propaganda Game Japanese Drama(2025)]( "Kudo Mio in Propaganda Game Japanese Drama(2025)")
Kudo MioKashimoto NarumiSupport Role
Reviews
Interesting as a thought exercise, weird as a drama
First and foremost, we've really got to stop categorizing things as BL just because two hot men stand next to each other lol....this is NOT even slightly BL so turn back now if that's what you're hoping for.I'm not really sure what to make of this drama because, on one hand, I think it ultimately fails in telling a coherent story. There's basically no background or development for the characters, the game is not really all that exciting, and the ending is pretty random and abrupt. The egregious use of genAI imagery throughout is also reasonable grounds to write off this drama completely.
However, given all that, I was surprised that it actually appeared to have underlying commentary about how dissemination of information and messaging can influence public opinion and shape politics. Maybe I'm giving the drama more credit than it deserves, but it did get me thinking about my own views and values on war and peace and the responsibility of governments by watching the characters debate those very topics. The drama also seemingly acknowledges creative opposition to AI in a way that made me wonder if it's expressing some sneaky anti-AI sentiment. And perhaps it's because the producers expected this drama to have no traction, but I was amused that they risked even potentially evoking a certain real-life geopolitical conflict between Japan and Korea with the hypothetical conflict that is the basis of the propaganda game being played...not sure if it was gutsy or just plain dumb lol.
Overall, I would maybe recommend if you've ever wanted to observe a Model UN meeting that is unusually full of pretty people, but don't come expecting any semblance of a plot.
