Soredemo Tsuma [DIRECT]

Soredemo Tsuma wo Aisuru serves as a fascinating cultural document regarding gender roles in Japan. Kaoru fits the archetype of the Boke (the fool in comedy), but he is the fool of the real world. He represents the "Showa-era" mindset stuck in a "Heisei" marriage. He believes providing money is enough; he believes that because he loves his wife, he is a good husband.

For anyone who has ever felt the silence of a dinner table turn deafening, this isn't just a drama. It’s a documentary. soredemo tsuma

The show dismantles this logic piece by piece. It visualizes the concept of Katei-nai-kouritsu (domestic divorce)—living under the same roof as strangers. Soredemo Tsuma wo Aisuru serves as a fascinating