Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoshi (2023)

Humour et autodérision pour sujets sensibles

Tous les sujets ne peuvent pas être abordés de façon désinvolte ? C'est vrai. Je ne peux pas imaginer une conversation autour de violences sexuelles être tournées à l'autodérision. Si je suis pour décomplexer de nombreux sujets (la mort étant un des premiers), le suicide reste une thématique qu'on prend avec des pincettes. Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoushi arrive à jouer sur différents tableaux en apportant humour et autodérision sur le devant et ça fonctionne.

S'il arrive souvent que la limite du vulgaire/grossier ou même de l'irrespect soit dépassée, Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoushi arrive à garder le bon cap jusqu'au bout. Avec ses deux personnages principaux aux esprits tranchés et attachants, on suit leur évolution avec une certaine légèreté sans rejeter les thématiques mise en avant.

Il faudra apprécier ce genre d'ambiance avec une lycéenne morose aux tendances claires et à un professeur optimiste avec une expérience de vie.

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Une vision édulcorée mais qui atteint son but

C'est un drama que j'ai choisi afin de me permettre de souffler après "Joy of Life 2". J'avais juste besoin de quelque chose de simple et de rapide. Ce fut ma foi un excellent choix, le hasard m'ayant juste pousser à appuyer sur "start".
Le thème aurait dû me faire fuir, n'ayant aucune affinité avec les histoires de ce genre. J'avoue que le format court m'a incité à y jeter un coup d'oeil.
L'intrigue n'apporte rien de neuf, une lycéenne, le coeur brisé se décidant à sauter du toit de l'école. Ce qui change par contre, c'est :
- la réalisation. Toute l'intrigue tourne essentiellement autour de nos deux protagonistes, occultant tout ce qui n'est pas eux. C'est assez perturbant, car nous avons l'impression que rien n'existe réellement si ce n'est eux. Il y a bien évident des scènes avec parfois des personnages extérieur, mais l'importance qui leur est donnée est si insignifiant que notre attention est à 100% portée vers Mikoto et Haiba.
- l'humour omniprésent et qui apporte une touche de folie et d'absurdité dans ce tourbillon " d'immoralité" et de "suicide". Cette façon de tourner en dérision la mort, la solitude, la relation professeur/élève nous permet de sourire à tout bout de champs et de ne pas ressentir l'habituel inconfort face à ce genre de thème (du moins en ce qui me concerne). C'est très drôle et intelligent.
- une façon intelligente de dénoncer la solitude et le désarroi des adolescents. Les dialogues pointent sur la façon que chacun d'entre nous a de concevoir la mort et la vie, et j'ai trouvé brillant leur dialogue, leur réflexion qui ont rendu ce drama assez unique.
- la relation interdite entre le professeur et l'élève. Ce n'est pas moi qui vous dira "oh, c'est pas bien!". J'aime ce qui est interdit. Si c'était banal, je ne viendrais pas chercher à me divertir avec un drama, je n'aurais qu'à lire les infos sur FB ou sur le net...(ou pas, vu la qualité des infos). La relation est drôle, intelligente avec une pointe de sensualité. La limite n'est d'ailleurs pas franchi, la morale est sauve ( sauf, une certaine scène haha).
- Les personnages. Les répliques entre ces deux là étaient tellement hilarantes que je me suis retrouvée plusieurs fois à rire. J'ai adoré les regards choqués de Mikoto et ses expressions à la limite de l'exaspération ainsi que les pitreries de Haiba., cachant par ailleurs une intelligence aiguisée!

C'est donc un drama court qui réussit son pari de nous apporter un petit vent de fraicheur, et nous en avons besoin avec ces 37° qui plombe la région en ce moment. Ne boudons pas ce petit plaisir !

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Je dois avouer que ce drama était le premier drama japonais que je regardais. J’avais bien sûr déjà vu des animés, ainsi que des films japonais, mais jamais de drama avant celui-ci. J’ai été agréablement surprise par la découverte de Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoshi.
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Ce drama a été une belle découverte, et je ne regrette pas d’avoir tenté ma chance, même si le thème de la romance professeur/élève me faisait hésiter.

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"Grooming" has never been more romantic.

Do not take the title of the review seriously - taking it at face value would be as misleading as the premise of the show, that sounds so wrong, but the drama itself feels so right. I truly hope people won’t get discouraged by the student/teacher relationship and give it a chance, because this is so much more than just romance. It’s a weirdly heartwarming story of two people healing, learning about each other, but also exploring their own thoughts, feelings and ideas they hold.

What truly makes it work is how self-aware the writing is. For every flirting attempt and stalker behavior, we get a witted call out. All presented in the best dry humor I have seen in dramas for ages. Many scenes that would give you butterflies in your stomach end on a joke and it works so well. I’ve got a sense of: we know it’s wrong, we trust the audience knows it's wrong, but just watch and enjoy how cute they are. And I’m totally fine with it.

As I said though, this drama is more than just a romance. Every scene is drenched in hard hitting topic - suicide. Personally, I think the writing around this issue was done masterfully. Heavy issue presented in such a light manner. Quirky humor that made it more approachable, but never felt disrespectful. For someone who at some point in their life struggled with suicidal thoughts, many of the jokes felt just right. Not once have I thought they are not taking the subject seriously or just using it to make the romance more “angsty” (as many other rom-coms do). The story kept the heart and sincere tone, while also giving me some laughs . It felt refreshing.

The performances were what built the drama though. Hashimoto Ryo perfectly captured the idea of those who smile the brightest are the saddest - no matter how happy-go-lucky Haiba Jin might have felt, you could always sense the hesitation, unsureness and not yet completely healed pain. Takaishi Akari was able to somehow mix innocence with a strong personality and it created a cohesive persona that was Ochiai Mikoto. Both extremely loveable characters portrayed in a perfect manner.

Overall, surprising on so many levels. Completely flipped my expectations of what I’m about to watch and made me fall in love with the characters. Not only the drama is worth a watch, but also a rewatch once in a while.

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two people being each others light

ill start by saying this drama handled the subject of su*c*de very well for being such a short drama. shows that just a simple encounter can change your mindset and your outlook on life. our ML was there for our FL every time it mattered most.. Haiba was just the light in Mokotos life that she needed and must i say that she was what he needed as well. they were adorable and the chemistry was on point. their little moments were everything.

even if you're not a fan of student x teacher relationships i would till give it a try. it doesn't have those creepy vibes that some dramas have with those tags. this was so well done. just wish it was longer, that's why im hoping for S2! :')

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Sakata Gintoki In Love?

This drama was really cute and fun and much better than I expected. The characters are likeable and not the type you usually come across in school romance. For only 9 episodes they felt pretty fleshed out and real and I think the development didn’t stray at any point. The male lead in particular really reminded me of Sakata Gintoki and the dark humor/deadpan comedy of the show was reminiscent of Gintama, so I would recommend this if you are a fan of the anime! This was my first time seeing any of the actors but it was very well acted throughout, also side note that the female lead is so pretty and has the most mesmerizing eyes.
Bonus point: there is an adorable cat 🐈‍⬛

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Love on a Suspension Bridge

What is the suspension bridge effect? According to Urban Dictionary, “the suspension bridge effect happens when a person crosses a suspension bridge and he sees someone of the opposite sex. His fear of falling down causes his heart to pound. He then mistakes that for the heart-pounding feeling felt when falling in love with the opposite sex.”

Is the love Ochiai Mikoto (FL) feels for Haiba Jin/Haijin (ML) a result of the suspension bridge effect? Will these feelings go away once she’s not standing on the edge of the building? Well, you will have to watch the drama to find out.

“Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoshi” aka “Falling High School Girl and Irresponsible Teacher” is a dark comedy addressing the serious issues of suicide and loneliness. The drama does not take the issues lightly, but offers an alternate, witty and sarcastic way in handling them. You will fall in love with the leads and their personalities. Both of them are caring, considerate, ‘unique’ and ‘wacky’. But the best part of the drama is their interactions. You never know what’s going to come out of Haijin’s mouth, and what comebacks Mikoto will have. They are just so fun together.

The drama is really short - 9 episodes and about 20 minutes each. It doesn’t tell the full story but only gives us the initial encounter and relationship building. I wanted more of them and wished the episodes were longer. I want to know more about how Haijin fell in love with Mikoto. That one flashback is not enough for me.

If you are unsure of the taboo relationship of a teacher and a student, I can say there’s nothing overtly out-of-the-line physically. But there’s heavy flirting and you know emotionally they are ‘together’. There were only two instances where they performed an act to ‘save someone’s life’. Of course, that’s their way of justifying the act. But they did it in such a comical way that it didn’t feel dirty at all.

This drama reminded me of the C-drama “Definitely Not Today”. Both tried to tackle the issue of suicide with dark comedy but approaches this topic very differently. This drama has a lot more comedy and flirting.

If the themes of suicide and teacher/student relationships don’t bother you, I recommend this unique drama to you.


Completed: 9/18/2023 - Review #355

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Flirting with Morality in Decent and Clever Way!!

Alright, so this show- It's a fluffy, weirdly heartwarming rom-com with a twist of suicidal comedy. Yes! you read it right.
The portrayal of some very sensitive topic in the most amusing and clever way possible!

Haiba Jin, a morally grey teacher (but lovely human being) who is a bit out of line and a rebel stops a student Mikoto, a depressed soul who has lost interest in almost everything from committing suicide by offering a relationship as the last lifeline. His quirky and 'inappropriate' humor as he tries to cheer her up and sometimes distract her from her distressing life-ending thoughts is honestly an entertaining watch.

The chemistry between them is perfection *chef's kiss*. Even the intro song vibes with it. I really liked how Mikoto stood her ground against Haiba Jin's constant flirting. His charm game is on point! It totally worked on Mikoto (gradually) and on me too! *_*

I appreciated how they both were so self-aware that the relationship wasn't exactly kosher. They did roll with it but cautiously and delicately navigating the boundaries. The narrative was handled with thoughtful consideration.

The pace was surprisingly fast which is uncommon for J-Dramas known for a slower pace and inner monologues. However, I wish they should have spent a little more time developing the character's relations and individual personalities. It seemed hasty at times and the editing seemed a bit choppy with scenes abruptly starting and ending, which confused me here and there. But overall, these are issues that can be overlooked. Though the flashback scenes were done well to tie everything back together in a full circle!

This is my new comfort show and I would definitely recommend giving it a watch and a re-watch, too!

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Heartwarming Japanese Drama.

I gave it a lower rating, but the show will stay in my heart forever. Its been days since I finishing it, yet, I cannot get it out of my head! Literally I'll be eating, and just start laughing whenever I remember a scene...

The story follows a highschool girl who just got rejected, doesn't have any friends, and started losing her desire to live. That is until her teacher interrupts her during an attempt and asks her to date him before she dies. From then on, anytime she starts feeling down or starts thinking of suicide, he shows up. Slowly, she starts getting a grip and finding a reason to live on.

The teacher/student relationship might be a turn-off at first, but it never felt creepy. Anytime it seems like the ML is being pushy or "pervy," there is usually a ulterior motive that in turn helps the FL.

The ML will go down as one of my most favorite's ever, he also made me smile and the made the story extra entertaining. At first, I didn't like the beginning episode, nonetheless I kept going and I have no regrets! The story is unique, unpredictable, and hilarious/sad when it should be. If you need something to cheer you up, this is the perfect drama for you. I could rewatch this a million times and never get tired of it, especially the ML.

I teared up when it ended, and I beg to anybody who was involved, for a second season. Even if you don't like the whole "teacher/student relationship," just give it a try and you WILL NOT REGRET IT.

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Its my first time watching a japanese drama and it didn’t dissapoint me

Obviously I thought It's a little bit weird that a teacher and student in a love affair .....🙄
But after watching it.I really liked it.... Or should I say I just love it.And mostly they are so pretty and cute or should I say they are super pretty and super cute that I can't help myself but fall in love with this drama..And most impotantly the teacher..How on earth a teacher can be so cute....🖤🖤🖤
But most important thing is that the drama gives us inspiration for living...... It's really effective for those who felt the same as those students as wanted to attempted suicide.... So I can say that it's an inspiration one for all... So if you have time then watch it.... 🖤🖤🖤
I also want to shear that this is my first time watching a japanese drama.... And it didn't disappoint me.... I really liked it a lot.... ♥️♥️♥️

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