Such Old Timey Vibes

Nonstop 6 or Rainbow Romance as it's more commonly known, It a gem. It definitely has the old timey feels about it, with the flip phones and outdated styles. But I love it. The show has this innocence about it. And it is absurdly funny. I rated the acting low, but if you check the casting, you can tell it had some of the biggest names right now. It it a bit, ok a lot cringey and that's mostly because of the writing and the format of the show, despite that the show has it's charm. The actors perform well and you can tell they are genuinely having fun on set. It's like the old Disney tv shows. Dated but charming.

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A Promising Start

Mitsushima Hikari plays aspiring Olympic boxer Makoto (Mako for short) and is trained by her father, former boxer Aoki (Yakusho Koji). Compared to the first episode, this one made me laugh a lot and wish that Mitsushima would do more comedies because she’s hilarious. Sakamoto nails it with the witty dialogue that shows the antagonistic relationship between the two as they fight inside and outside the ring. Aoki sabotages all of Mako’s social relationships, driving away her boyfriends and tagging along on her dates. He’s pretty much the dad no girl ever wants to have. Aoki always wanted a boy, naming his daughter Makoto, a common boy’s name, instead of Yuka, like her mother wanted. He just ignores the fact that she’s a girl, even throwing her first bra in the river. Mako isn’t content to suffer alone though; when she sees her father has a new girlfriend, she threatens to break her hand unless he breaks up with her.

Though Mako’s suffering is played for comedic effect, you do get a sense of how much she’s suffered to meet her dad’s demands and her frustration with the fact that she doesn’t have his recognition. So, in spite of all the grief Aoki gives her, Mako keeps at boxing, even though she doesn’t have a talent for it. It isn’t until she fails to qualify for the Olympics that she finally gives up, not of her own accord, but because of the agreement between Aoki and Mako’s mother. The look on Mako’s face speaks volumes about how hurt she is that her dad’s given up on her and reaffirms her belief that she’s not good enough for Aoki.

It all boils over when a year later, Mako visits Aoki the night before her wedding. It’s a raw exchange revealing how even though Aoki was aware that pushing Mako was putting a strain on their family, it wasn’t something he could give up on. He tries to convince Mako to go back to boxing and the two end up duking it out to see if it’s marriage or the Olympics. The fight is about more than though. It’s really Mako’s last chance to prove herself to Aoki and when she manages to knock him out like she did the day her mother left, it’s like he realizes her ability and accepts her.

Both episodes were solid from beginning to end, showing different perspectives of a father daughter relationship, so I look forward to what else Oyaji no Senaka holds.

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SO - far" was sadly tragic

Wow ... this is a composite of 5 different and unconnected stories and it is pretty "out there" and is definitely a case of VIEWER BEWARE for some of the stories.

The first story "Kazari and Yoko" was absolutely brutal, confronting, FU and twisted.
? TRIGGER WARNING ?for those sensitive of parental child abuse, maternal filicide, bullying.

The second story "Seven Rooms" was "serial killer Texas Chainsaw massacre" scary as hell without the blood and gore. It was a cleverly written piece - frightening, really sad and hopeful all at the same time.

The third story "SO - far" was sadly tragic ... there should be some kind of vetting system before parents have kids. Claude Debussy's "Claire de Lune" plays throughout this story ... its gentle tones belies the tragedy in the little boy's life and how he deals with it. It is a very moving short story with a twist. For people who, as a child, have acted as a mediator to their dysfunctional parents, this may strike a very sad chord for you.

The fourth story "Hidamari no Shi" is an anime and was my favourite story out of the set. I liked the plot concept for this story ... it reminded me of a documentary I saw many years ago on Foxtel History Channel ... I think it was called "Life Without People". I thought this story was very poignant ... what is life, does life only mean something if it is conceived/defined by/held in the mind of a human? The photo of the scientist and woman and then the black screen in the last scene was a very powerful one ... well I thought so anyway.

The fifth story "Murakami Jun" was kind of a sadistic, dumped lover, morbid, "CSI Body Farm" kind of mystery. The image that stays in my mind the most is the flip book of pictures showing the progressive decay of his ex-lover. Weird shit ...

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Nyamiki

Watching ojisama to neko (2021) last night was a right decision. it’s way too adorable and made me teared up omg even though the cat is just a freaking puppet. it’s too peaceful if i might speak and people should watch it. it is just all about a lonely old man adopting this lonely cat.

most importantly, it’s kamiki who’s voicing fukumaru and *nyaaaa* they’re the cutest *nyaaaa*..... nyamiki

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