The “modern phrasing” was well received
On October 8, 2025, the eighth episode of NHK’s television series “Bakebake,” in which actress Akari Takaishi plays the heroine “Toki Matsuno,” was broadcast, and viewers paid close attention to a comical scene in which the Matsuno and Amemizu families engage in heated debate over “that story. This work has consistently adopted a modern drama-like conversational style since the first episode, and while some on social networking sites have commented on the “good tempo,” others have voiced their disapproval, such as “I can’t hear the conversation. [Image] “What a very stylish picture,” “Is Mr. Yakumo really that short?” Here are two shots of the “Bakebake” model couple. The most frequent comment was “I can’t hear the lines. Many viewers complain that they have difficulty hearing the dialogue due to the rapid-fire dialogue and the overly fast-paced direction. Older viewers in particular said that they could not understand what was being said, and some said that this was a waste of the interesting storyline and other elements. Some viewers also expressed discomfort with the blurted-out tskkomi lines. They are concerned that the aim was to create a natural conversation, and as a result, the lines do not really work as “dialogue. While the dialogue is interesting, there is a request to make it sound more interesting. On the other hand, there are also many viewers who appreciate this unique performance. One after another, viewers have favorably commented on the tempo of the dialogue, calling it “like a modern play” and “pleasant,” and have also supported the good balance between the serious setting and the overly dark atmosphere. Viewers who said they could not understand what was being said in conventional period dramas also responded that the modern-like language “helps a lot” and “is interesting and I like it. It seems that the production prioritizing ease of understanding over difficult language is welcomed by a certain segment of the audience. In addition, there are many who appreciate the fact that the drama has maintained this stance since the first week. The intention of the producers to “take this stance for this drama” has been well conveyed, and there have been comments of support that they hope the drama will continue to follow this stance no matter what is said from any side. What is interesting is that many viewers continue to watch the drama despite the controversy. The presence of viewers who continue to watch despite their complaints shows the high level of interest in this work. The attempt of “Bakebake” to produce a period drama that is at the same time a modern drama is attracting attention as a new possibility for morning dramas. The production team has clearly expressed this stance since the first week, and many have expressed their support for the production team to “stick to it,” and it seems that it is becoming an established personality of the work beyond approval or disapproval. The “Taka” in “Akari Takaishi” is a ladder.
Magmix Editorial Department