【海外の反応】「日本の日曜日の夜が羨ましい…もっと海外に広げてくれ！」アメリカ人が語った日本の大河ドラマの魅力とは⁉︎【日本のあれこれ】

I'm so jealous of the Sunday night in Japan. Please broadcast more overseas! Good evening, everyone. I'm Yuri from Personality. Have you ever seen the Taiga Drama, which is broadcast on NHK on Sunday night? The Taiga Drama started in 1963. There are many works depicting the lives of people who have existed in Japanese history. From the first work, The Life of a Flower, to the currently on-air film, What to Do, Ieyasu, a total of 62 works have been broadcast. The main character is often chosen by the samurai and the people around him, but some of the main characters are merchants and writers. On the other hand, there have never been cases where the great emperors, such as Emperor Goshirakawa, Emperor Godaigo, and Emperor Meiji, have been chosen as the main characters, even if they were important figures. In addition, Ii Naosuke, Taira no Kiyomori, Hojo Masako, Ashikaga Takauji, and Akechi Mitsuhide, who generally have a strong negative image, are often chosen as the main characters, and the method of drawing them attractively is often adopted. Like Tokugawa Yoshinobu, it seems that the evaluations of people who have been seen negatively so far have been re-examined based on the depiction in the drama. The content and ratings of the drama are so high that it is often mentioned in the media. It is a representative work of Japanese dramas, alongside NHK's series of TV novels. This time, I would like to introduce an episode in which an American woman living in Japan fell in love with the Taiga drama. What did she find attractive about the Taiga drama? Let's take a look! A Japanese Taiga drama told by an American My name is Alberta. I am an American college student studying in Japan. Today, I would like to introduce you to a TV program called a Japanese Taiga drama. I'm in love with this Taiga drama right now. I'm watching from the current broadcast to the past works. The reason why I learned about the Taiga drama was the story I heard from Tully, an American who is an exchange student. Hey, do you know? It seems that Japanese people watch wild dramas every Sunday night. What? What is that? I heard from a Japanese friend. He said he was watching a drama where a large number of samurai fight each other called a Taiga drama. I can't believe it! Do you watch such a scary drama with your family? Watching a war where people fight each other with their families, Japanese education is doing something about it. I thought at that time that even modern Japanese people can't resist the blood of samurai. On Sunday night, Americans basically watch a fun TV show with their family. Moreover, my parents are very enthusiastic about education. When I was a child, I was only allowed to watch Japanese educational programs. Well, when I was in high school, I couldn't keep my parents' words. But I'm really grateful to my parents. I think I grew up to be a decent person because of my parents' strict education. Even for an American like me, there are a lot of crazy people in America. I think these people have been influenced by mafia movies and action movies with age restrictions. In America, the influence of TV shows on children is a social problem. It may be a famous story, but Japanese anime such as One Piece also have a limit on expression. The scenes of weapons, bloodshed, and cigarettes are cut or changed. So when I heard that Japanese people watch murder dramas with their families, I was surprised. If I were a parent, I would never want to show it to my children. But now, I'm so addicted to Thai dramas that I recommend them to my parents and brother. Thai dramas taught me a lot of things as an American. The reason I started watching Thai dramas is because of my Japanese friend, Airi. She is a woman who loves history and is called a historian in Japan. She said she watched Thai dramas every week. So I asked her, what is so good about Thai dramas? Then she told me about the charm of Thai dramas. First of all, Thai dramas are fun to watch as a drama. I'm so excited about the life of the characters. And there are historical events that you learn at school. It's also a study of history. There are about 50 episodes of one work, so you can memorize the names of the characters naturally. In the drama, the historical characters are active. It's like you're in that era. It's a perfect opportunity to be interested in history. And the fun of Thai dramas is that you can have a favorite character. Thai dramas run through time with the main characters for a year, right? So as you watch it, you can naturally push it. Especially, I'm weak to handsome guys. If it's a work after 2000, it's Junichi Okada from Gunshi Kanbei. Ryo Yoshizawa from Seitenotsuke. If it's a work before 2000, it's Hiroyuki Sanada from Taiheiki. Ken Watanabe from Rokuganryu Masamune. They're really cool. I want to see it. I love handsome Japanese anime characters. I couldn't help but wonder what the handsome guys in Thai dramas were like. And Thai dramas are a common topic. There are many viewers regardless of age. SNS is very popular every week. If it's a story about the world, I think it'll go beyond generations. I see. Thai dramas are Japanese national dramas, right? That's right. Alberta is American, so you don't know much about Japanese history, right? If you watch Thai dramas, you can learn Japanese history easily. If you're interested in Japanese culture, I don't think it's a waste to watch. I see. Then I'll try to watch it. Watching the scenes of killing people and raping people, I felt resistance. But what was stronger than that was my interest in Japanese culture. So I decided to watch Thai dramas. Thai dramas are the best teaching material to learn Japanese history. I thought it was a genius idea to teach Japanese people in such a complicated way so that everyone could understand. If you think about it, it's the same with manga and anime. I learned about wine in a manga called God's Drop. I learned the mechanism of the human body in a manga called Working Cells. I learned the history of ancient Greece in a manga called Historia. I'm an amateur, but I can talk to professionals. And it's a story, so it's different from what I learned in class. I'll remember it forever. My favorite Thai drama was Ryo Maden, which was aired in 2010. I learned not only the history and ethnicity of the time, but also how Western suit culture spread to Japan. And Masaharu Fukuyama, the main actor, is very handsome, unlike the picture of Ryoma Sakamoto in the book. This drama made me a fan of him. Watching Thai dramas from various eras is one of the charms of Japanese fashion. There were a lot of interesting things, such as the Heian period, the samurai's armor, and the kimono of the common people who enjoyed casual fashion. So when I was invited to the History Museum by Airi, I was able to understand more deeply that the clothes were like this. And I became a historian. Because the warlords of the Sengoku period were so cool that I fell in love with them. By the way, my favorite warlord was Uesugi Kenshin. I thought he was a man of pride and stoic. And not only the men who stood out like a warlord, but also the women who supported the men and lived in that era were impressive. The determination to survive the Sengoku period and the warmth as a mother and wife cannot be learned from educational programs. Of course, I understand that Thai dramas are a fictional world based on a certain fact. But I feel like I've grasped the ideal image of a woman who is strong and cool from Thai dramas. And the depth of the scene of the ambush. I learned this on the Internet after watching Thai dramas. It seems that humans cannot die just by cutting their stomachs. So why do they cut their stomachs? At that time in Japan, there was an idea that the human stomach contained spirit and love. It seems that showing the inside of the stomach shows the true heart and innocence. When I just started watching Thai dramas, I couldn't understand that idea. But as I watched more and more works, I felt like I understood the feelings of a warrior. In addition, the act of cutting the head of the perpetrator with a sword from behind was not barbaric. If you cut the head, the perpetrator can die immediately. In other words, cutting the head was a mercy of a warrior to reduce the time of suffering. I thought it was a murder drama without knowing anything. I learned a lot from Thai dramas. The great thing about Thai dramas is that they teach not only historical dramas but also important things as people. When I get married and have a child, I will show Thai dramas to her. I want her to know the important things in life and martial arts through the drama. I'm glad I can enjoy learning Japanese history through video. I'm grateful for Thai dramas that are easy to grasp the story because they have a lot of changes. I'm going to be addicted to Thai dramas, not just anime. I love Japanese period dramas, especially the stories of the Sengoku period. Please broadcast more overseas. As I was studying Japanese history, I became a fan of Sakamoto Ryoma and watched Ryoma-den. The cast and the story were different, but I was attracted to both. If you like Japanese history, please watch Kamakura-dono's 13th person. All the characters are full of humanity, and the story is interesting every time. I think it's a masterpiece. I'm from Taiwan, and my friend recommended me to watch a Thai drama. I was interested in the wonderful body of the actors in the drama. How did they train so much? Were the samurai in the past also muscular? Even if it's a little different from the story, Thai dramas are a great study of history. I want foreign children who are interested in Japanese history to watch it. According to an article on a foreign website, No. 1 is Nobunaga Oda. No. 2 is Hideyoshi Toyotomi. No. 3 is Shingen Takeda. No. 4 is Ieyasu Tokugawa. No. 5 is Masamune Date. These famous samurai often appear in Thai dramas. If a foreigner who has never seen a Thai drama asks you to recommend a work, it may be easy for you to be interested in the work where these samurai are depicted as the main characters. Summary In Taiwan, a full-fledged Thai drama boom came from Atsuhime, which was broadcast in Japan in 2008. It was broadcast on Weirai Liibentai, a channel specialized in Japanese programs. The boom that traveled to Kagoshima, the hometown of Atsuhime, spread all over Taiwan. When the broadcast was over, it was re-broadcast at 8 p.m. on Golden Time. After that, it was broadcast twice on Minsh Channel, and it was re-broadcast on Weirai Liibentai until 2016. In addition, Ryoma Den, which was broadcast in Japan in 2010, also became a boom. The broadcast started from the week after the last episode in Japan, and the whole of Taiwan was in Ryoma's heat. In addition, 13 people of Mr. Kamakura, who was broadcast in 2022, made two simultaneous broadcasts. Mr. Koki Mitani, who was in charge of the script of the same work, was popular in Taiwan, so the ratings were also high. In addition, the popular actors Oguri Shunya, Ozumi Yohra, and other gorgeous casts were named, which was a happy thing for the fans. Taiwan's Taiga Drama fans were happy that this was the form of justice that the fans had been waiting for. And now, what is being broadcast in Taiwan is Tokugawa Ieyasu, who is famous among Taiwanese Japanese fans. The leading role is the popular idol Jun Matsumoto, and the scriptwriter Ryota Kosawa, who was a big hit in Taiwan in the past, is in charge of the script, so the fans have a lot of trust and expectation. In recent years, net broadcasting has spread and you can easily watch Japanese programs overseas. It is said that the number of foreign viewers has increased due to this trend. The good thing about Taiga Drama is that it is easy to understand and entertaining. I would be happy if more people were interested in Japanese history because of Taiga Drama. In addition, Taiga Drama has a large number of fans who visit the location and location of Yukari, and the tourist attraction effect is enormous. When it comes to travel destinations for Japanese and foreign tourists, popularity tends to focus on popular tourist destinations such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, but I hope that local cities, which have become the stage of the work, will be noticed and will lead to the attractiveness of foreign tourists. How was it? If you like, I would be happy if you could tell me your impressions in the comments. Please give me a high rating and subscribe to my channel. Thank you for watching until the end. See you in the next video.