"The Man Who Can't Get Married" is a Japanese drama series that combines elements of romance and comedy, starring the famous actor Kan Abe. The plot revolves around a 40-year-old architect, Shinsuke Kuwano, who has been single for a long time because of his personality quirks and cleanliness. In the play, through the encounter between Shinsuke Kuwano and three women with different personalities, he gradually shows the change in his attitude towards life and emotional outlook.
Shinsuke Kuwano is a man of great talent, status, and wealth, and he is also quite outstanding in appearance, but he is a stubborn, paranoid, and mean celibate. He has no interest in love and marriage, and only has a job, his own house, and some fancy hobbies in his life. His neighbor, Tamuramitsu, is a young and beautiful car salesman, and the two become acquainted with each other through a series of accidental events. Natsumi Hayasaka is an excellent and independent female doctor, and she takes a care of him in the course of her treatment of Shinsuke Kuwano. Maya Sawazaki is a work partner of Shinsuke Kuwano, and she knows Kuwano's character very well, and although she trusts his abilities, she disapproves of his celibacy.
One of the climaxes of the plot is in episode eight, when Shinsuke Kuwano discovers a blog online that denigrates him, suspects that his rival Hiroyuki Kaneda has done it, and decides to confront him. In the process, he met Natsumi Hayasaka and went to Kaneda's office together. Shinsuke Kuwano is shocked to find out that Kaneda is married, and his wife turns out to be his ex-girlfriend. This discovery causes Shinsuke Kuwano to reflect on his life choices and wonder if he was missing something important. On the way home with Natsumi Hayasaka, the two encounter a thief, and Shinsuke Kuwano steps forward to protect Natsumi Hayasaka, an incident that also brings their relationship closer.
"The Man Who Can't Get Married" has attracted a large audience with its humorous plot and profound character portrayal. The play not only shows the emotional growth and changes of the protagonist, but also reflects the different views of people on love, marriage and personal choices in modern society.
The series "The Man Who Can't Get Married" reaches another emotional climax in episode 11. In this episode, Shinsuke Kusano's mother, Ikuyo, dies, an event that hits Shinsuke Kuwano hard. He returns to his hometown and deals with his mother's funeral with his sister Keiko. In the process, he finds a letter left by his mother in his mother's room, which is full of maternal love and expectations. His mother hoped that he would find a woman who loved him, get married, have children, and live happily ever after. The letter touched Shinsuke Kusano's heart and made him realize that he had been running away from feelings. He recalls Natsumi Hayasaka and decides to confess to her, only to find out that she already has a new boyfriend, which disappoints and confuses him.
The play shows the awakening process of love of a celibate in a humorous and warm way, and explores the meaning and value of love and marriage. Abe's acting skills in the play are extremely good, and he interprets the character traits and emotional changes of Shinsuke Kuwano very vividly and realistically, so that the audience can feel the multiple personality traits of the characters. Actresses Yui Natsukawa, Ryoko Kuninaka and Reiko Takashima performed equally well, and their interactions with Hiroshi Abe were natural, forming a rich and varied chemistry. The script is cleverly written, and each episode has unique features and highlights, providing viewers with a continuous stream of viewing interest and emotional investment.
Overall, "The Man Who Can't Get Married" is not only an entertaining TV series, but also a work that can provoke the audience to think deeply, making people reflect on their personal life choices and attitudes towards love. Its success lies in the fact that it has both a sense of humor and a deep and sincere expression of emotion, making it an excellent TV series to watch.