Channeru wa sono mama!

Watch this. That woman is genius. And I think it's all her. Because with same script, one who would be even tiny little bit self-conscious would have ruined it. Only reason for giving 9 and not 10 is they made just 5 episodes and no second season.

I have to say I came close to turning off after the first ten minutes or so. I'm not a big fan of the Japanese over-the-top acting style. But I have to say I'm happy I kept watching.

It's essentially a manga, and it wasn't until afterwards that I found out that it was indeed based on one, although there are plenty of clues in the show (the acting style, the framing, the use of graphics etc.) The story is kind of silly and the acting is wildly exaggerated. But if you take it for what it is it's very enjoyable.

The main character Yukimaru, played by Kyôko Yoshine, is like a shot of adrenaline pumped straight into the heart. It's impossible to watch her and not smile. Although she would make an absolutely horrible colleague in real life...

It's not often I want to see a second season, but in the case of this show I wouldn't mind that one bit. Can't wait to see what Yukimaru and her colleagues get up to next.

I think it should have been 10 episodes or a second season because it really is great show. Nothing original but the lead actress is so right for her part. I don't see anyone else doing so perfect. My first ever Japanese show and I really loved it.

It's a very charming drama with some emotional beats at the end. Honestly, while some of the situations that the crew are put in seem very silly I was at the edge of my seat the whole time. All in all it was adorable and the first season is only 5 episodes, so it won't take too much of your time.

Japanese tv is basically the last remaining bastion of tv shows that are not obsessed with romance or political correctness Yukimaru is someone that anyone can relate to but also someone who sports exceptional optimism and teamwork. At the same time she is a huge bungler doing many things wrong. But because she is so honest and hard working, she always seems to win the day. Only the Japanese could make a comedy show about the running on a news TV station really interesting and it is because of a feeling generated that makes you care for all the characters especially Yukimaru. It is quite evocative of "Sunset on third street" despite being set in a very different time and place. I laughed out loud a lot with some utterly hilarious moments. The subs are quite good and give non Japanese speakers the chance to understand the jokes well. Overall I loved this show