The Naked Director

The acting, the soundtrack, the Japanese backdrop, and the time period all make for a great show.

It makes me wish I had a time machine to 80s Japan. Intricate story lines keep me engaged.

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I had always thought Japanese series was mostly about action but this really changed my mind, it's a truly unique story with great characters and I basically watched all episodes in a row and felt sad when it was the end of episode 8. That alone says a lot about the story. I really hope there's a second season planned.

Great show all around. Actors, plot, and accuracy. It's filled with comedy, drama and action. In this show you'll be rooting for the main character but later on you will begin to doubt him. Is he really as good as we think as he is even though it seems like he is doing the right things for the right reasons? Even the villains here have depth and the side characters also have a lot of depth to them it's really amazing for what someone would think was just a flick about porn.

I really hope there is a second season where we see more of the effect that the yakuza and police will have on toru's business now that they've become stronger.

Please watch it with the original, Japanese audio and not the dubbed verison. The story was truly amazing, realistic and captivating. Not a single scene felt rushed or slow, pacing was perfect. The story really captures Japan in the 80s and the porn industry of that era. The story is basically a fight for the market share of the industry despite the government restrictions on uncensored pornography. I don't know how much of this is true and how much is fictitious but one thing that I do know is that this series is extremely entertaining and informative. It is definitely worth a watch.

This is my first Japanese TV series I've ever watched and it certainly wont be my last. I gotta say the whole show until the end was captivating and heart breaking at the same time lol. A must watch for anyone who wants to see a great true story told in 80s Japan. Also I'd recommend watching it in English subtitle as their original voice adds to the awesomeness of the show. Cheers!