TBS drama ‘T-shirt ga Kanaku Made’ sparks debate over infidelity

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The TBS Friday drama ‘T-shirt ga Kanaku Made’ (Until the T-shirts Dry) has drawn significant viewer attention and social media discussion following recent episodes. The series, written by Miku Ubukata and directed by Hirotaka Doi, explores themes of loss, secrets, and love through the lives of two married couples.

Recent plot developments have centered on the character Mitsuru (played by Kenichi Matsuyama), who returned home after a one-year disappearance. The narrative has sparked debate regarding the nature of his relationship with Azusa (played by Kaho), as the two met monthly on the third Friday of each month. The show explores whether emotional intimacy without physical contact constitutes infidelity, challenging viewers to define the boundaries of marriage.

In interviews, Matsuyama discussed his portrayal of Mitsuru, describing him as a character who hides his true self to maintain social standing and protect his relationships. Matsuyama noted that the director encouraged him to embrace the character’s “unrefined” or “uncool” aspects to better express the vulnerability of an adult who has remained emotionally stuck in childhood. The drama has also seen commercial success on streaming platforms, with recent episodes breaking viewership records on Tver.

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Hirotaka Doi · Kenichi Matsuyama · Miku Ubukata · TBS · Yū Aoi

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[● 2 SOURCES] The drama 'T-shirt ga Kawaku made' follows two couples dealing with loss and secrets following an accident. www.cinematoday.jp
[● 2 SOURCES] Matsuyama interprets Mitsuru's return after a one-year disappearance as an attempt to be honest about his true self. www.cinematoday.jp
[● 2 SOURCES] Kenichi Matsuyama aims to portray the character Mitsuru as someone who retains childlike emotions despite being an adult. www.cinematoday.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] A potential plot point involves a discrepancy regarding whether the character Azusa actually likes financiers.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kenichi Matsuyama expressed a sense of trust and ease working with co-star Yu Aoi due to their 20-year acquaintance.