Atashinchi No Danshi

Learned about Atashinchi No Danshi because of Hungry! but it took me some time before I watched the series. I should’ve started right away then because I’ve liked the story, 
and the fact that my favourite actor is in it. Pardon my fandom.

Horikita Maki plays the role of homeless Mineta Chisato, thanks to her father who left her with 100 million yen of debt. Definitely way too much, unbelievable, and so irresponsible. It really pissed me off. Wow, seems like I got myself affected with Chisato and her relationship with her father.

But it’s inspiring to have a character like Chisato who was honest with how she felt with her father and yet still warm and caring towards other people. I also like how she genuinely cared for the adopted sons of Shinzo-san, the president of Miracle Company. I just realized how everyone called him “Shinzo-san” instead of Okura-san. Omoshiroi.

Despite Chisato’s concern for the Okura Family, albeit the craziness of the siblings, I like how Chisato would just leave Trick Heart Castle. She’s not the typical “brave heroine” who would stay and fight. Chisato had her own way of fighting. I like her that way.

The 7 Heroes

It’s just amazing how one is able to gather and relate with six different people, and make them care for each other. Below are the description of the characters:

That’s a lot of people to be with. But I’m glad that Chisato got to spend more time with Sho (Osamu Mukai). I admire how he was shown as someone who noticed small details about Chisato. It actually reminded me of Sawada Shin (Matsumoto Jun) from Gokusen. However, I can’t help but be bothered with their relationship. When the truth was revealed, which did not surprise me, I hoped it was just like before. It’s too complicated I’m glad it’s only fiction. One is free to imagine and deal with norms.

One of the things I liked in this series would be the sauna scenes. It’s like their discussion room. Interesting.

Imagine eating meals like this. #PostSauna

However, I’ve been really bothered with this drama’s time transition. It’s like morning, noon, and night were just minutes away from each other. Also, when Chisato or Fuu (Kaname Jun) would come to Shinzo-san’s place/personal office, they seemed to be able to return to the castle too soon as if it’s just another room in the castle. I was also a bit disappointed with the pace of Fuu’s change of heart. Unlike Masaru (Yamamoto Yusuke) and Satoru (Seto Koji), whose change of hearts to Chisato were gradual and more believable, Fuu’s was more of a miracle. I’m just taking it that he’s “supposed” to like Chisato because of the letter he received from Shinzo-san.

From the first episode until the last, I was impressed with the values I’ve learned from Atashinchi no Danshi. Hopefully I’d be able to apply them in life.

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Originally posted on: 13 February 2013
Reposted on: 2 August 2013