namjhyuns
Dramaland
Not talentless at all.
I think this drama has a lot to say about corporate culture and the differences between generations.
Our lead, Takano, may be branded as “talentless” by her co-workers because she doesn’t know, well, anything but this doesn’t mean she is useless and integral for the well-being of the team.
In contrast, her peer Hiwada is incredibly competent but often overlooked by his appearance and demeanour. Not to mention he suffers from diarrhoea induced by anxiety, mostly because he is trying to fit in the corporate world like all past generations.
It’s when these two start working together that someone sees the importance in Takano’s presence and the competence of Hiwada’s work. And they do it in their Gen Z style, not the other way around.
Takano’s personality and speeches are usually misunderstood as genius in the the most absurd and hilarious ways. The viewers know better, creating a complicity between Hiwada, her and us.
The rest of their co-workers are mostly Gen X and Boomers, with their own dynamics and issues. They can’t figure out the enigma Takano is to them. On the other hand, Milennials are represented as quirky types, exiled to a basement office so they don’t have to deal with others and viceversa. All of the characters are good people but very set in their ways and it’s fun to see their interactions.
The script follows the typical formulaic approach of most Japanese dramas, with a new problem in each episode that by the end it’s resolved, leaving the characters with a new life lesson to learn if they wish to.
The cast was perfectly chosen for each role, particularly Nanao as Takano. Her part could have easily be written off as stupid and make fun at her expenses but she brings such a easy going and earnest energy to the character, it’s impossible to do so.
I think what the drama it’s trying to say under the disguise of a light hearted comedy it’s that, at the end of the day, some people are not meant to change but to change you and how you view the world. So, don’t get too comfortable in your ways. Don’t stop growing, take risks. Always try to be the better version of yourself and move forward.
Our lead, Takano, may be branded as “talentless” by her co-workers because she doesn’t know, well, anything but this doesn’t mean she is useless and integral for the well-being of the team.
In contrast, her peer Hiwada is incredibly competent but often overlooked by his appearance and demeanour. Not to mention he suffers from diarrhoea induced by anxiety, mostly because he is trying to fit in the corporate world like all past generations.
It’s when these two start working together that someone sees the importance in Takano’s presence and the competence of Hiwada’s work. And they do it in their Gen Z style, not the other way around.
Takano’s personality and speeches are usually misunderstood as genius in the the most absurd and hilarious ways. The viewers know better, creating a complicity between Hiwada, her and us.
The rest of their co-workers are mostly Gen X and Boomers, with their own dynamics and issues. They can’t figure out the enigma Takano is to them. On the other hand, Milennials are represented as quirky types, exiled to a basement office so they don’t have to deal with others and viceversa. All of the characters are good people but very set in their ways and it’s fun to see their interactions.
The script follows the typical formulaic approach of most Japanese dramas, with a new problem in each episode that by the end it’s resolved, leaving the characters with a new life lesson to learn if they wish to.
The cast was perfectly chosen for each role, particularly Nanao as Takano. Her part could have easily be written off as stupid and make fun at her expenses but she brings such a easy going and earnest energy to the character, it’s impossible to do so.
I think what the drama it’s trying to say under the disguise of a light hearted comedy it’s that, at the end of the day, some people are not meant to change but to change you and how you view the world. So, don’t get too comfortable in your ways. Don’t stop growing, take risks. Always try to be the better version of yourself and move forward.
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