Deadly Troubadour

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Grumpy Bird Reviews: Massan (マッサン) up to ep. 78

January 16, 2016

About a year ago I reviewed the first six episodes of this daily drama from Japan. I can’t say I was impressed. It was about what I have come to expect from the typical TV show over here. Hackneyed plots, sub-par acting, bad music. Despite all that it is also one of the few shows … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Massan (マッサン) up to ep. 78

Grumpy Bird Reviews: Massan (マッサン) Eps 1-6

May 24, 2015

With a small baby in the house I want something to watch that can be stopped every 15 minutes or so. What better than a show where each episode only lasts 15 minutes? And for that it is perfect! It also tells the story of an early international marriage in Japan (circa 1920). Another plus! … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Massan (マッサン) Eps 1-6