Monday, October 12, 2020

Probably a Pass on Yuina's Ramen Thing

 Hey, I love Yuina Kuroshima as much as the next guy, but BOY, her character of Shiomi Yutori in the new foodie drama "Gyoretsu No Megami" struck me as so snarky, rude, and arrogant that frankly I could barely get through the first episode...
I understand about the "little" guy with the heart of gold that teaches a bigwig company about passion, but you have to make the main character LIKEABLE at first- maybe Shiomi is fine for you all, but having the character's first scene with her going up to an established eatery, taking one sip of the ramen and after rudely asking "Is this supposed to be ramen?", declares it "lacking something" to the chef REEEEALLLY rubs me the wrong way!!!!
Of course they then have Yuina make a meal which promptly blows away the restaurant's dishes, all because the bigwig chefs have forgotten to make their meals with love. Blerg.
EDIT: Okay, after watching the whole episode, I guess the POINT is that Yuina is supposed to be unlikable? GEEZ, this is like that Karina drama "Kirawareru Yuuki ". Just because she's supposed to be rude doesn't make me warm up to the character any more....
Love Yuina but might have to pass on this one....