Mariko Goto( Yumi Wakatsuki) is 29 years old and dreams of marrying her ideal man by the age of 30. She finds her ideal man in Mitsuo Tomizawa. He works as a section chief at the same company where Mariko Goto works. Mitsuo Tomizawa is smart, handsome, and tall. He also does his job well. He seems like a perfect man, but he has a secret. His secret is that he loves his doll Michuko. This is a drama story. It is based on the manga with the same name, “There Is A Reason Why You Cannot Get Married”. The drama was released in 2021.
Ryuichi Honda is back to play the persona of Mitsuo. At the high point of a burnout syndrome, Mitsuo finds a doll in a store.
The doll teaches him to appreciate life and to take life a little more easily. If you understand Japanese work culture, you know they find it difficult to disconnect from work. The life and work balance is easily turned upside down, and the overwork begins. In Japan, the burnout syndrome is called Karoshi (過労死). Before the pandemic, it was known as one of the many causes of high rates of suicide.
However, a combined effort between companies and the Japanese government helped reduce the high suicide rates. Today, Japan no longer ranks in the Top 10 for the highest suicide rates. Now, on the top 10, we have South Korea in 4th place. Russia is in 9th Place, and South Africa is in 10th place. The other ranking positions are occupied by small economic countries. These include Lesotho, Guyana, Eswatini, Kiribati, Lithuania, Suriname, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
The Japanese government and companies have implemented systems to encourage employees to leave work on time and avoid overtime. One such automated method involves turning off the office lights to prompt staff to go home. Another initiative is the Premium Friday Program, which allows workers to leave earlier on Fridays.
These programs aim to enhance people’s lives. They do this by extending their weekends and providing more free time to relax and socialise. Another aspect of contemporary society is the unusual relationships people form with non-human objects, such as hologram idols and robots.
These individuals often struggle to respond appropriately when obsessed with these objects. This is especially true in real-world situations with children. In a dramatic scene, a child grabs Mitsuo’s doll, Michuko. The child vigorously stretches it and even turns it upside down. They tear a piece of its leg. Considering the mental health challenges in Japan, individuals with these obsessions should be encouraged to seek help. They should not rely on others to fulfil their needs. This is depicted in this drama.
In one instance, the character refers to his new girlfriend on the phone as Michuko 2.
⭐ Emoji Ranking – There Is A Reason Why You Cannot Get Married (2021)
- 💕 Romance: 💕💕💕 (3/5) – Romance exists but is wrapped in comedy and awkward misunderstandings.
- 👻 Creepy factor: 👻👻 (2/5) – Some quirky and uncomfortable situations add to the humour.
- 🔥 Action: 🔥 (1/5) – Little to no action; it’s a character-driven romantic comedy.
- 😭 Drama (Emotional impact): 😭😭 (2/5) – Emotional stakes are light; more funny and awkward than deeply dramatic.
- 🌸 Popularity: 🌸🌸🌸 (3/5) – A niche J-romcom that appealed to fans of offbeat love stories.
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