Drama Digest
The location is Ekoda, Nerima-Ku, Tokyo. The students of an Art University form a drama club. They prepare for a theatre performance. This is no ordinary performance. It is filled with multiple awkward situations. The characters try to navigate their performance by preparing. At times even preparation fails them. They have to keep going to entertain the viewers. The group members are not particularly fond of each other. For instance, Tachibana and Shibata are awkward around each other because of their love affair. The members come from different backgrounds. Suzuki is the director of the theatre club. He wants his play to be famous. Kirishima used to be a former underground idol. He wants to join a new club in another department. Suzuki does not like Kirishima because most of the audience comes to watch him. A misunderstanding occurs between Shibata and Hiroshi. The group is ready to perform at the rehearsal hall, but things don’t go as planned. Tachibana leaves to look for a job. But returns to the drama club. Shibata quits the theatre club and joins a cabaret club to fix her communicative disorder. The current members do a haunted house event because the club needs funds for the upcoming performance. Suddenly, the performance venue becomes unavailable. Will their efforts go to waste? How will they handle the situation? Watch the drama to see how the story unfolds.
The Feel-Good Part
The way the members handle the situations is nothing but hilarious. The drama shows the behind-the-scenes of a theatre club. It does not glamorize it. But shows the reality of what could go wrong when people come together to create something. The location is beautiful. The highlight of the show is the drama rehearsal. The characters work so hard for the performance.
The Disappointing Part
It is disappointing that the show ends in just a few episodes. The story looks disjointed. The story could have been longer. Some plotlines could have been given more attention. Shibata’s communicative disorder could have been given more attention. It takes a while to warm up to the characters.
In-Depth Analysis
The drama circle is made up of a diverse group of people. Some love theatre some don’t. Their primary focus shifts from theatre to their own lives. The story shows the struggles of theatre performers. For example, tickets don’t sell, the audience is unenthusiastic. Despite the struggles Suzuki works hard. The show is worth watching. It keeps the viewers engaged with the quirky plotline.
Star Power
The actors did a brilliant job in portraying their characters. They added life to show. The theatre felt like a great place to be. The club has a group of eccentric characters. Their interactions are fun to watch. They made the show enjoyable. The audience will laugh a lot.
Overall Opinion
Fans of quirky Japanese dramas will enjoy it. Order in chaos is the charm of the show. It has a charm unique to theatre-based shows. Viewers will find it entertaining. The audience will grow attached to the characters. The drama club will offer the best performance.
