Drama Digest
Nanako Hanada is the bookstore manager. Due to the rise of digital forms, her bookstore doesn’t have many customers. Nanako Hanada is divorcing her spouse Ken. Both her professional and personal lives are in disarray. Nanako Hanada registers for the online dating site AUAU and writes in her profile, “I will propose a book that suits you right now.” She always recommends a book to someone she meets in person through the dating site AUAU.
The Feel-Good Part
Senior colleague of Hanada Nanako who works at Culcolle’s headquarters. He admires her enthusiasm for literature. This could be beneficial to those who enjoy reading.
The Disappointing Factor
Non-Japanese viewers might not be interested because of the title.
In-Depth Analysis
33-year-old Hanada Nanako is a bookstore manager who adores books. She has been married to Ken, a former coworker, for four years. Their relationship, however, has deteriorated and they are now on the verge of divorce. Nanako is also having trouble at work. With the growing popularity of digital media, paperback novels are no longer as sellable as she would want. She seemed to be on the verge of hitting rock bottom. Nanako joins the online dating site AUAU one day and writes in her profile, “I’ll recommend the book that is perfect for you right now.” Nanako falls in love with Endo, a filmmaker with a lovely grin, after going on several dates. She begins to notice him on a daily basis and eventually becomes aware of him as he touches her heart. How will Nanako see herself and what type of life will she choose as she meets people she would never have met before and earnestly introduces books to each of them?
Star Power
Culcolle, an eccentric bookstore chain, has a store manager. In both her marriage and her career, she has hit rock bottom. She joins an online dating site because she wants to promote books to others. She gives book recommendations to strangers.
Overall Opinion
This is good to watch if you are book fanatic.
