While I wasn’t watching, the Fall 2011 dorama season in Japan just spawned a record breaker. Matsushima Nanako‘s odd little housekeeper dorama Kaseifu no Mita (literal translation I am Mita the Housekeeper) has been a blockbuster hit from the very first episode, which premiered at almost 20% in ratings. This little sucker kept increasing its ratings every week until its final episode this past week averaged 40% in ratings! In this day and age, that is unreal. Regional breakdown has KnM hitting 42.7% final episode ratings in Kanto. The last time a dorama had an episode break 40% in Japan was the final episode of KimuTaku and Tokiwa Takako‘s Beautiful Life back in 2000. In fact, the final episode of KnM is one of the top three rated dorama episodes OF ALL TIME, which goes to show how rare it is to hit such high ratings. Reaching 40% is Kohaku-level ratings. All this for a dorama about a weird housekeeper and a family of five dealing with the grief of losing their mother? Someone who watched this tell me what’s the hook?
Nanako is following up this success of KnM with a Winter 2012 dorama for Fuji TV called Lucky Seven, which is sorta a Boss rip-off about a team of misfit detectives, co-starring Matsumoto Jun, Eita, and Naka Riisa. I’m totally curious about KnM now since the viewers are bombarding NTV with requests for a sequel immediately after the dorama finale aired. I’m pretty sure that’ll happen with such astronomical ratings.
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40%?????? o.O
*runs off to go read about this dorama*
Thanks for writing about it, unni!
I've been watching this drama.... I really enjoy it. It's simple but there are a lot of lessons. It's a very nice drama to watch. Weird but good.
I quit after the first episode, couldn't get into it. The main character was just too unbelievable. Maybe I should give it another try...they also just started showing it on TV while I was in Taiwan earlier this month, but avoided it like the plague. Since I have time off, will try episode 2 and see if it changes my mind. Thanks for bringing it to our attention :)
I have been following till end. Basically, we are all.curious why mita never smile. Through her "very well" action forced each child to face the consequence and folly of their request. Mita managed to help the family overcome.the guilt of their mother who was thought to commit suicide.
I watch the first couple of episodes then lost track of it.
I'm not sure, but I figured the housekeeper character is a robot or cyborg. I don't consider this a spoiler because I haven't watched beyond episode 3 or 4 and the series never said so. But she is so literal in her interpretation of orders/request and so strong physically, I figured she is the result of programming that needs fine tuning.
[Spoiler] Nope, definitely not a cyborg, promise. [End Spoiler]
Well, I feel sorry for her. Seeing her at the amusement park sitting for hours not touching the drinks and food she purchases is heart wrenching.
Don’t get me started on the dad because he's pitiful too. I’m glad I have this week off as I plan to finish this drama tomorrow.
A question.
Why are Japanese series called doramas? I get the k-drama for Korean series but I have not been able to figure out the origins of dorama.
It's how the word "drama" is pronounced in Japan since the Japanese can't pronounce the "dr" sound as English speakers do.
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I always thought that was obvious without any explanations needed :P I guess you'd need one if you don't watch much Japanese and don't listen to them speak english ;)
I followed the drama from beginning till end (and yes i wrote to you about it too)! First, nanako as a housekeeper made me watch the first ep. Then curiosity kicks in. Unbelievable things happen, and many people may dismiss it off as being dramatic for the sake of it. Bt the drama shows how issues are settled in a believable way. After 2 eps, i started rooting for the family. And i think the story developed the growth of the family and mita very well. Unbelievable as some portions may be, im sure such atrocious thoughts crossed any persons mind before.
Personally, i watched it for nanako tackling such a new role. And i must say her acting was splendid.
Because Nanako is doing so good with her role? It's just like Japanese Nanny McPhee without the magic stuff. I think Kaseifu is good but not so amazing to break the rating. I guess maybe Nanako's character is unique and people are curious to know what is her identity. I even cried for her confession about her life and the scene when she's talking to grandfather.
I like the father and the youngest are super cute. For the other kids, they're doing ok. I don't like the sister too much. It's also hilarious and creepy when Mita san will do anything that they asked because they're their master. So, she's basically unpredictable.
i was thinking about the same thing while reading the comments here. will try to watch it
I watched the first few episodes and I really enjoyed it. I wasn't able to finish them out as there was a problem with the internet and then holidays.. just yeah, busy busy. The story hooked you. Why is she like that? What is up with the family? What secrets are being kept? For now, excuse me while I catch up ^.~