The second sequel to Saigo Kara Nibanme no Koi is here. I don't remember much about the first sequel. I remember the characters and Kamakura setting and that's it. I was surprised to see Nakai Kiichi and Kyon Kyon are still not together after 2 seasons. I guess if they do then it is the end of the series?
The one reason I am excited about the sequel I don't think anyone asked for is that Sakaguchi Kenji is back. He has not been acting for a very long time time because of health problems but him being back is a good thing. I remember seeing him once since he left the industry in a wrestling wrestling youtube video or something because his dad and brother are wrestlers.
Anyway, Kyon Kyon is one year away from retirement contemplating what to do with her second life.
Nakai Kiichi retired but went back to work to deal with tourists in Kamakura. Who are these crazy people who have more than enough money to retire and would still rather work?
We have a scene at the very famous Slam Dunk spot in Kamakura with Mandarin speaking tourists getting in the way of the locals.
I love the scene where Kyon Kyon who works tv producer asks why doesn't Netflix invite her to make a show for them? I can imagine every writer and producer in jdoramaland wanting that Netflix money and freedom. Hmm, looks like Okada Yoshikazu has written 2 Netflix shows so far. I will need to start up my Netflix soon but I am putting if off because there will be way too many Japanese shows to watch.
The highlight of the episode is the dinner scene between Nakai Kiichi and Kyon Kyon. Coincidentally, they were both going back home from attending funerals, Nakai's was a colleague who joined the same year and Kyon Kyon's was her boss. Their dialogue was funny and sad and Okada Yoshikazu's script writing abilities were in full force. These two have perfect chemistry and I can watch them talk about anything.
Looks like Ishida Hikari is going to be Nakai Kiichi's new colleague and love interest and Yamaguchi Momoe's husband is going to be Kyon Kyon's new doctor and love interest.
I am keeping my expectations very low for this.
According to my reviews, season 2 was basically a retread of season 1. Let's see what Okada Yoshikazu has up his sleeve. Watchable first episode. I need to get back to Kamakura one day.
