Fans are raving about the new Japanese drama series 'Asura' on Netflix, praising its complex characters, stellar acting, and heart-warming story. The show follows the lives of four sisters in 1979 Tokyo whose discovery of their father's affair unravels their lives.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Fans are ‘begging’ people to watch the ‘masterful’ new series Asura after it seemingly dropped on Netflix without any prior notice. The Japanese limited series is written and directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda who scored international acclaim after winning Cannes’ prestigious award, the Palme D’Or, for his profound 2018 feature Shoplifters.
Asura is a modern reimagining of the popular 70s family drama, Like Asura, and features Japan’s biggest stars including Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono, Yu Aoi, and Suzu Hirose. The seven-episode scandal-ridden show follows ‘four distinct sisters’ in 1979 Tokyo whose discovery of their ageing father’s affair causes all of their lives to unravel as long-held secrets and volatile emotions burst to the fore. The ‘slice of life’ series – the name of which means demigods in Buddhist cosmology – ‘resonates across cultures with universal family dynamics’ and has already been hailed by critics as one of the year’s best shows so far. Decider praised the rich character back stories and stellar acting which sets Asura apart.Asura, from award-winning director Hirokazu Kore-eda, has just landed on Netflix (Picture: Netflix) It’s a modern take on a beloved Japanese drama from the 70s (Picture: Netflix) Get your teeth into this ‘complex’ family drama (Picture: Netflix) The review reads: ‘These complex performances and realistically woven story threads are the backbone of a drama that’s not simply a soap opera, but a delicately balanced story of the plight of women. ‘Not simply women who are cheated on, but all women who are forced to comply with – or defy – whatever is expected of them due to age, class status, duty, or anything else.’ Daily Beast called it ‘consistently warm and amusing’, adding: ‘At once moving and mirthful, it’s a tale fit for any age, and one that, with any luck, is only just getting started.’ And specifically hailed Hirokazu as ’empathetic, nimble, and masterful’. The Nightly dubbed it a ‘rare feat in storytelling’, saying: ‘There’s so much shade and texture to these characters that by the end, you feel as if you know them.’ And there is plenty of excitement for the drama online, although they were surprised at its sudden appearance on the streaming platform. ‘Watched the first episode. Binging the rest tomorrow. Kore-eda hits the mark. Fire,’ @br0lic said on X. ‘A new Kore-eda series dropped on Netflix and nobody f**king has a clue?? Not like Kore-eda is one of our best living directors or anything,’ @mehrunkigalati shared. ‘A tale fit for any age’ one critics praised (Picture: Netflix) ‘Begging you all to watch this and making it big, because it f**king rocks,’ @geofferyreads shared. ‘HIROKAZU KOREEDA HAS A TV SHOW? OH MY GOD,’ @mochiicreams added. ‘OH I AM SEATEDDDDD,’ @stnync shared. ‘Imma go prepare myself emotionally first because Kore-eda always delivers, that’s father,’ @ginxlocke posted. ‘I’m so ready for this…. Kore-eda’s work speaks to my very soul every single time,’ @isapipedream echoed. Non-English dramas have thrived on Netflix with Squid Game season two comfortably securing mammoth viewing figures and other shows such as Money Heist and Lupin also impressing global fans. Hirokazu has an impressive back catalogue (Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images) Kore-eda’s last project was 2023 feature Monster which debuted at a stunning 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film follows a young boy whose mother starts demanding answers from his teacher when he starts behaving strangely and ultimately uncovers a heartfelt truth. Reflecting on his source of inspiration for his work, he told A Rabbit’s Foot: ‘Meeting people. Talking to people. Watching the news on T
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