Loving this series but some of the things Kurosawa said just confused me, why would Kurosawa be relieved that…
Wow! I am now going to rewatch this for the billionth time to look at the porridge scene! 🤣 However, I think possible it could be lost in translation regarding Japanese food comment. Adachi is from Chiba Japan, and their food is quite different from Tokyo food. So this is why Kurosawa was relieved since his family is from Tokyo area. Chiba food is more fish-based and vegetables, seen as 'old-fashion' food versus Tokyo food, which is more cosmopolitan due to centuries of cultural diffusion. A similar comparison could be home-style country food to suburban food based on ready-made ingredients.
Super cute, realistic, and very funny story of true love. A true rom-com. >>>> I recommend this drama…
I like how you mentioned if this was a heterosexual rom-com in Korea or Japan it would have a completely different feel. So true! I do like how the female workers and the female supporting cast member spoke of how they wanted to just live their lives without the societal and family pressure to marry and have babies; it is no wonder that Japan and Korea are experiencing globally low birthrates. Your observations, along with TangTangs, were spot-on! This is a show that anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, could appreciate. Also, I find it unfortunate that some viewers comment about the 'no kiss' thing. As a Cultural Sociologist, PDAs are not common in most Asian culture (though this is changing), therefore, it is understandable it would not be in many series. Heck, even in straight rom-coms we rarely see kissing. In real-life Japanese/Korean relationships, physicality is important within relationships/marriages but not as much as Western relationships. If one does the research, they will find many (if not majority) relationships and marriages are 'sexless' or have minimal sex, but the couples are genuinely happy. This is due to viewing emotional and intellectual compatibility more important than sexual compatibility. Japanese culture looks at building relationships (personal and professional) for the long-haul, not necessarily at 'what is in it for me today'. Therefore, when building a relationship and choosing to date someone, it's a serious endeavor since they want someone they can still talk to decades down the road. This is lacking in many Western relationships, since after the initial 'glow' of falling in love fades the couples realize they have nothing in common to sustain several decades being together. I appreciate your comments regarding friendships within the couples universe in BLs. Asian culture values friendship as much as romantic relationship. So, for those of us who are LGBTQ, regardless of our country, these relationships are essential to our wellbeing. And when in a country such as China, Japan, or Korea, even moreso, since many lose family after coming out. Thanks again for your insights! Peace
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your experiences as a gay person. I personally feel it helps all of us, especially those of us who are queer in Western societies, to better understand the contexts of BLs in Japan. I am queer (came out when I was 50+ years old), but I am also a Cultural Sociologist specializing in Asian culture. However, that being said, the academic information regarding the LGBTQ community in Japan is just now becoming a larger body of research (sociology and psychology). Therefore, when I watch BLs from Asia, not only am I a fan, but my 'sociologist' hat is always on as well. Therefore, it is so helpful to hear first-hand what an LGBTQ person in an Asian country experiences and can give an honest review about the validity of content produced within the growing Asian BL industry. Again, thank you for sharing and may peace and happiness find you. Namaste
I just finish rewatching it again.This series is so underated.I hope many people know about how much valuable…
I totally agree...very underrated! The acting and story are mature. The story isn't goofy but legit if it could happen. They did a superior job with this reincarnation trope compared to other attempts. Also, every storyline was heartfelt and fleshed out with negligible plot holes. I know this is one I will rewatch often.
However, I think possible it could be lost in translation regarding Japanese food comment. Adachi is from Chiba Japan, and their food is quite different from Tokyo food. So this is why Kurosawa was relieved since his family is from Tokyo area.
Chiba food is more fish-based and vegetables, seen as 'old-fashion' food versus Tokyo food, which is more cosmopolitan due to centuries of cultural diffusion.
A similar comparison could be home-style country food to suburban food based on ready-made ingredients.
I do like how the female workers and the female supporting cast member spoke of how they wanted to just live their lives without the societal and family pressure to marry and have babies; it is no wonder that Japan and Korea are experiencing globally low birthrates.
Your observations, along with TangTangs, were spot-on!
This is a show that anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, could appreciate. Also, I find it unfortunate that some viewers comment about the 'no kiss' thing.
As a Cultural Sociologist, PDAs are not common in most Asian culture (though this is changing), therefore, it is understandable it would not be in many series. Heck, even in straight rom-coms we rarely see kissing. In real-life Japanese/Korean relationships, physicality is important within relationships/marriages but not as much as Western relationships.
If one does the research, they will find many (if not majority) relationships and marriages are 'sexless' or have minimal sex, but the couples are genuinely happy. This is due to viewing emotional and intellectual compatibility more important than sexual compatibility. Japanese culture looks at building relationships (personal and professional) for the long-haul, not necessarily at 'what is in it for me today'. Therefore, when building a relationship and choosing to date someone, it's a serious endeavor since they want someone they can still talk to decades down the road. This is lacking in many Western relationships, since after the initial 'glow' of falling in love fades the couples realize they have nothing in common to sustain several decades being together.
I appreciate your comments regarding friendships within the couples universe in BLs. Asian culture values friendship as much as romantic relationship. So, for those of us who are LGBTQ, regardless of our country, these relationships are essential to our wellbeing. And when in a country such as China, Japan, or Korea, even moreso, since many lose family after coming out.
Thanks again for your insights!
Peace
Again, thank you for sharing and may peace and happiness find you.
Namaste
They did a superior job with this reincarnation trope compared to other attempts.
Also, every storyline was heartfelt and fleshed out with negligible plot holes.
I know this is one I will rewatch often.
Laughed, cried, cheered, all the feels!