Drama Digest
Tatsuya Sawaki is a new photographer. He returns to Fukuoka to care for his ailing father Hideo, but is turned down by his father. Tatsuya meets Jinbo and Yui, two Japanese-Nepali mediators.Sawaki Tatsuya is a budding photographer. He returns to Fukuoka to care for his ailing father Hideo, but is turned down by his dad. Tatsuya meets Jinbo & Yui, who work as Japanese-Nepal mediators.
The Feel-Good Part
The ensemble performed an excellent job, resolving their characters’ problems by immersing them in a captivating depiction of Nepal’s culture and beliefs. In the cases where it is played, the background melody comforts the soul. Furthermore, Nepalese festival music is more unique.
The Disappointing Factor
The way minority nationalities live in the face of prejudice, abuse, and xenophobic remarks is a recurring issue. One structure worked brilliantly; the story would not have shown promise if it had been extended. Particularly recommend this to folks who, as the name implies, use masalas and other spices frequently in their cuisine. The main theme is how Sawaki is in a difficult situation in life and is rescued in a sense by the Nepalese and volunteers Jinbo Yuichi and Shinozaki Yui. It does not have many factors that might bring disappointment.
In-Depth Analysis
Tatsuya Sawaki is a budding photographer. He returns to Fukuoka to care for his sick father Hideo, but his father rejects him. Tatsuya meets Jinbo and Yui, two Japanese-Nepali mediators. Tatsuya Sawaki is a budding photographer. He returns to Fukuoka to care for his sick father Hideo, but his father rejects him. Tatsuya meets Jinbo and Yui, two Japanese-Nepali mediators. Through them, he becomes a part of the Nepalese community, and while his world expands as a result of these contacts, he also learns about the problems that foreigners face in Japan. This play used real Nepalese actors and was shot in the town where many Nepalese live. Masala is a varied spice that is also utilised as a metaphor for the diverse culture in this story.
Star Power
The way minority nationalities live in the face of prejudice, abuse, and xenophobic remarks is a recurring issue. The main theme is how Sawaki is in a difficult situation in life and is rescued in a sense by the Nepalese and volunteers Jinbo Yuichi and Shinozaki Yui. At the Tokyo Drama Awards 2020, Tonari no Masala won the Local Drama Award. This SP was shot entirely in Fukuoka and shows the city’s beauty. It also portrays the hidden sides of foreigners in Japan, which are rather fascinating.
Overall Opinion
Overall, if you don’t mind a drama with an unfamiliar cast and foreign characters, this plot will appeal to you. The themes work well together, resulting in a polished show. The one-shot format worked brilliantly; the story would not have shown promise if it had been serialised. Particularly recommend this to folks who, as the name implies, use masalas and other spices frequently in their cuisine. You can then relate a little better to the Nepalese in Japan depicted here.
