Pura (1996)

What do I think? It's in the title!

I watched this show over a year ago, so some of the details may be a bit hazy, but I remember the gist of it.

"Pure" is a simple yet accurate way to describe this show. "Pure" centers around a young girl (Orihara Yuka) with a mental disability who is used to the 24/7 protection of her family from the outside world; however, her skill as an artist blossoms a whole new reality for her in a relatively short amount of time. Yuka's art is respected, but there are many who want to take advantage of her for their own personal gain. However, other than her family, there is one person who looks out for her and starts to genuinely fall in love with her: Sawatari Toru. Sawatari is an editor for a sleazy "National Inquirer"-type magazine that operates in the area. Sawatari doesn't actually like working there; the job is simply a stepping stone for Sawatari to get revenge on a politician who had killed his father. However, along the way, he accidentally bumps into Yuka and slowly but surely falls in love with her.

This show is the creme de la creme of the 90s "Golden Age" of Japanese dramas. It stresses the importance of family, sticking together, looking out for those who truly love and appreciate you, understanding that love is more about what's on the inside than the outside, setting boundaries, and much more.

The story is great for a short-series and the acting is spectacular. The music can sometimes be a bit cheesy, but it's not that bad.

Highly highly recommend this drama. It's a very touchy show that made me cry multiple times.

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