Cursed in Love

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Drama: Cursed in Love (English title) / We Are Not Ourselves (literal title)
Romaji: Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteiru
Japanese: 私たちはどうかしている
Director: Naoko Komuro, Ryuichi Inomata, Hiroto Akashi, Itaru Mizuno
Writer: Natsumi Ando (manga), Rin Eto
Network: NTV
Episodes: 8
Release Date: August 12 - September 30, 2020
Runtime: Wednesday 22:00-23:00
TV Ratings: 8.9%
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

When Nao was 6-years-old, her mother worked at a wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionary) shop that has been open for 400 years. Nao and her single mother lived at the wagashi shop. Meanwhile, Tsubaki was also 6-years-old at that time. His father runs the wagashi shop and he is friends with Nao. One morning, Tsubaki's father is found dead and covered in blood. He was stabbed to death. Based on Tsubaki's testimony, Nao's mother is arrested for the murder and Nao is kicked out of the wagashi shop.

15 years later, Nao (Minami Hamabe) and Tsubaki (Ryusei Yokohama) meet again at a wagashi competition. Nao recognizes Tsubaki, but Tsubaki does not recognize her. Nao hates Tsubaki. She believes he is the cause of her mother being falsely accused of murder and her death that occurred during the investigation. Tsubaki, unaware of Nao's identity, becomes interested in her. Wanting to break off a family arranged marriage, Tsubaki proposes to Nao. For Nao, she has an opportunity to become a part of his family and finally prove her mother's innocence.

Notes

"Cursed in Love" takes over NTV's Wednesday 22:00 time slot previously occupied by "The Pride of the Temp" and followed by "RemoteLove" on October 14, 2020.
Based on manga series "Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteiru" by Natsumi Ando (first published December 1, 2016 in manga magazine BE・LOVE).

Cast



Minami Hamabe	Ryusei Yokohama	Mahiro Takasugi	Yukino Kishii	Soko Wada
Nao Hanaoka	Tsubaki Takatsuki	Yusuke Jojima	Shiori Hase	Koichi Yamaguchi



Takashi Okabe	Kou Maehara	Taisei Kusano	Ikusaburo Yamazaki	Risa Sudo
Masaru Tomioka	Daigo Abe	Ayato Sugita	Kaoru Takigawa	Yuko Miyabe



Yuri Nakamura	Nobuyuki Suzuki	Shiro Sano	Arisa Mizuki
Yuriko Okura	Itsuki Takatsuki	Sojyuro Takatsuki	Kyoko Takatsuki

Additional Cast Members:

Masayuki Ito - Kenzo Nagatani
Shiho Suzuki - Fusae Nagatani
Miho Nakanishi - Yukari Nagatani
Kokoro Aoshima - Saori Nagatani
Kimihiko Hasegawa - Mukoujima
Fujiko Kojima - Mayu Sayama (ep.1)
Miyabi Matsuura - Satomi Nishimura (ep.1)
Kousei Yuki - Endo (ep.1)
Rie Minemura - linen shop (ep.2,4,8)
Kanro Morita - Shibamoto (ep.3)
Tomomi Maruyama - Hideyuki Takigawa (ep.3,8)
Mami Kurosaka - Miyuki Takigawa (ep.3,8)
Sara Takatsuki - Misuzu Matsubara (ep.4-5)
Yutaka Morioka - Kosuke Jojima (ep.4)
Misayo Haruki - Akiko Jojima (ep.4)
Seiya Osada - Masahiko Kadokura (ep.4-8)
Tsuyoshi Nakano - Masahiko's father (ep.4-8)
Hisashi Yoshizawa - Shinnosuke Mizoguchi (ep.5-8)
Masanobu Sakata - doctor (ep.7-8)

Episode Ratings

Episode	Date	Ratings (Kanto Region)
01	08/12/2020	9.6%
02	08/19/2020	7.8%
03	08/26/2020	8.2%
04	09/02/2020	8.4%
05	09/09/2020	9.2%
06	09/16/2020	9.6%
07	09/23/2020	9.3%
08	09/30/2020	9.6%
Average		8.9%

Source: Video Research, Ltd.

Comments

Anne M Jan 24 2023 6:49 am I am down to Episode 5 and wondering why the acting is so stiff in this one...

Tin Feb 25 2022 6:31 am Ryusei is so handsome, especially when he wore a suit! Can't help but stare at him!!!

Hikari Nov 11 2021 4:15 am Ryusei did a really good job but Minami is so stiff imo.. I don't get her feelings :') as always, just read the manga first for more detailed event and story.. then the drama will be the cherry on top :)

Doveyy Jul 01 2021 11:31 am I love this drama so much, if akkun to kanojo have a live action. I bet they two will look good together since some of the characters that hold by Minami Hanabe are cute just like in pure! And my love my teacher >.< and Ryusei Yokohama probably have his serious side and the simp side just like in akkun to kanojo. I can imagine it! But it's only just a dream for me T.T but I hope they will work together again in future

godsavethequeen Apr 27 2021 10:07 am this drama sooo amazing and masterpiece

Bloodberry Apr 17 2021 6:38 pm Absolutely one of the best series I have ever watched. There is a chemistry between the two lead stars... I hope they would have another series together..

C Apr 13 2021 10:58 am Damn the male lead is so handsome ? , female lead also pretty and very good drama.love it

Mia Mar 12 2021 8:56 am I will see this drama

Your Crush Mar 06 2021 4:18 am I love this drama! Although it's short (like any other J dramas), it is enough to tell the whole story. This is better than any other dramas that has 16 /18 / 20 / 100 episodes yet draggy and boring. I hope to find more jdramas that are this good

Ryuseilove Feb 28 2021 11:42 am I love this drama. 10/10. Incredible. I have fallen in love with ryuse

chesstitans Feb 26 2021 2:13 pm This is a great show.

Zera Chisato Feb 22 2021 1:32 pm Just finished watching this. And it is SO GREAT!!!! Plot wise, I can expect more from my favorite mangaka which this series is based from. AND YES THEIR CHEMISTRY IS SO AMAZING!!! I want more movies/series with both of them.

Rin Feb 12 2021 7:10 am Gosh i love this series so much. The chemistry is so on point the great casting with the suspenful events that i never knew they could make it so good. But im not surprised, the Japanese dramas/movies are always something else. But in the end, they are happy tho. I want season 2 please MinamixRyusei

Gina Feb 06 2021 6:00 pm This series is amazing and bad at the same time. It boggles my mind !!

Eri Jan 20 2021 11:37 am So good love the chemistry minami and ryosei

heyyllls Dec 26 2020 1:41 am Never knew such drama/manga existed with such storyline because I've been looking for this kind of story line for so long. Hence when I saw this recommendation from YouTube, I'm instantly hooked. Was so happy because I really like the story line plus Minami and Ryusei as leads? What more can I ask for! I also checked the manga and I liked the art as well. Drama is 9.5/10 for me!

Shaaaine Dec 23 2020 11:19 pm I love everything about this drama, such a beautiful chemistry from the main couple. Hope to see them again in another one. How I wish this is more than 8 episodes but I also love that it's not that long coz 8 episodes are enough to give the full story to the viewers.

Kimaya Dec 23 2020 12:47 pm Cursed in love drama tells you to leave your grudges behind and go on with the life. I am an international fan and I was mesmerized by the Japanese culture of sweets. It was portrayed so good. Really loved it. Although it was a painful love story but still I recommend you'll to watch it

Wisyah chan Dec 22 2020 2:53 am But likeee me.. srsly focused on mahiro instead of ryusei and minami lolll

Wisyah chan Dec 22 2020 2:51 am Definitely recommended. 10/10 that's the first time i have given a jdrama full 10. I really felt absorb watching this . Why is it underratedddd it's so good. Like So Good the different kind of mystery since eps 1 and all of them revealed in ep8. It's beyond my expectation. I do not think the culprit was that person nor the reason so.. this jdrama.. the best

Alice Dec 12 2020 2:38 pm This is my favorite drama honestly. The relationship is kinda complicated and resolved really good. There is no one absolutely wrong here. They are just consumed by their jealousy, revenge, hatred, betrayal, etc. It's like you explore human ugly feeling combined together in this sweet shop. As someone who read the manga, I can say it's really similar. The atmosphere, the character and other details. As someone who ever live Kanazawa where this drama located, I am glad they bring out the beauty of this city. When I was in Kanazawa, it's not rare that people walk around in town with yukata and there are many traditional shop and every season is so beautiful especially winter because snow is really thick in Kanazawa. So make sure to come to Kanazawa because historical city in Japan is not only Kyoto! lol

Fiey Nov 21 2020 2:36 am Yeahhh please hope can see both of them colaborate again,maybe movie?but if they make a new drama,hope the eps will more than 8 eps

drama enthusiast Nov 21 2020 1:43 am I found this drama through youtube comments and.. I must say, did not disappoint a bit! Definitely up there in my all time favourite japanese dramas. Both the ML and FL are drop dead gorgeous, were great at acting and had amazing chemistry. Also, Ryusei Yokohama is such an attractive man, how did I not discover him earlier? If you're contemplating on whether to watch this or not, I'll tell you- watch it. I loved each and every episode. Hoping to see more of this couple in future projects!

Fiey Nov 20 2020 1:15 pm I hope both of them will act together again,this is the bestt japanese drama that i have watched,hope the style of ryusei yokohama stay for long perioud because the hair style make him look more hansome and miname hamabe also one from the beauties and sweet girl i've ever met,she so adorable and so suit to ryusei,so much love to both of them and hope they will ended together,and the last but not least,they are the best couple in japan that i've ever met.wish luck to them

❥Ur^Exゃ Nov 14 2020 9:37 am Hope for another project for #RyuNami today rumours said that they are shooting together again ❤️❤️

celine Nov 07 2020 12:02 pm I think this is the best japanese drama i've ever watched + the main leads are so good, their chemistry is so strong. I love everything about this drama.

Mina Myoui Best Girl Nov 06 2020 1:26 am great acting performance and chemistry!!!! its a bit soap opera but I love how they taught us a lot abt japanese confectionery through this story<3 the visuals from the actors/actresses are just WOW

Mahaloha Oct 06 2020 6:24 am I've been introduced to Japanese sweets that are very diverse and interesting by watching this drama. The clothes, houses, and many other things in the drama made me know more of Japanese culture. And I fell in love with Ryusei Yokohama and Miname Hamabe too. This is my first time seeing Ryusei, but Minami I have watched her a little bit in a short detective drama (forgot the title but I didn't finish that). They have perfect chemistry. Other actors are great as well.

Joy Alcaraz Sep 21 2020 11:34 pm I am so amazed that there is still people who are very passionate in their craft as a artisan and I am also amazed that there are people wearing kimono in modern area . I really appreciate this drama because it reflects how Japanese people values their culture and I envy them for that . I am looking forward to watch next episodes of it.

Jero Sep 10 2020 9:11 am Must watch drama. I am super excited every update.

googleismybestfriend Sep 10 2020 2:23 am OMG i am addicted to this drama, it's so good! If you have not watch it please watch it, i hope netflix will air this drama, enjoy ryusei yokohoma and minami hamabe chemistry ^^

jade Sep 06 2020 3:02 am i'm on the 4th episode & i can say that waiting every week for new episod hurts a lot ?? it is a good dramaaaaa can't waittt for the next episode

Vanilla-chan Sep 02 2020 2:06 am Watch this because of Mahiro-kun, i really, really love him. Looking forward to next Episode (*´∇｀*)

Hanami Aug 27 2020 11:40 pm Minami chan is the reason why I'm getting my attention to J-Drama again ? whatever genra of movies she does it's so terrific! More anime portrayal for her please! I can see her playing Lacus Clyne in GSD just in case they'll do it live action ^^

Hanami Aug 27 2020 11:38 pm I'm like watching an anime love this Jdrama, more of Minami san please

Nene☺️Vanee Aug 22 2020 11:25 pm Hi there people!!! To whosoever read this ☺️ So far ,this J-drama really meet my taste ... I really love the actors and actresses for their best portrayal ☺️... Minami leaves me speechless .. ☺️ can't believe she's the Girl I watched in the film "I want to eat Your Pancreas" Ryusei ? such a hot actor... one word for Him "YUMMY"... I really like his Aura and everything.. Mahiro I really love his acting skill even though his just a supporting actor/a little bit 3rd party... But I totally inlove with him way back Kakegurui time (together w/Minami).

I expecting more intense episode to this drama ☺️ Love it

Pitakage Aug 21 2020 3:58 pm Definitely will continue watching it! First thing first I love this Drama’s poster!! Such a piece of artwork!

The drama itself ( only watch episode 1  and 2) and definitely hooked up! I love the whole production- the complete knowledge about the wagashi world , the visual is remarkable plus the OST itself sung by famous eccentric Japanese Band ‘ Tokyo Incident’

If you are sucker for Japanese Manga & J dorama (Japanese drama and movies ) like me , especially traditional Japanese environments in manga such as Stuff like; wagashi ( Traditional Japanese confectionery) and kimono but due to the Actor Ryusei Yokohama was COVID-19 infected this live action drama “Watashitachi wa douka shiteiru” was pushed back , and so relieved it finally started - I was excited and looking forward for the new release of the upcoming manga series and the drama itself !!

Vee Aug 02 2020 9:19 am Haven’t read the manga, but I see Mahiro not as main cast, I’m just immediately preparing myself for major second lead syndrome..

Roo Jul 30 2020 8:38 am I have read until the latest chapter (57) of the manga and found the story is pretty dark. If the dorama followed the manga storyline, I wonder if it can be consumed by most audiences. After the proposal etc, there will be separation for three years after fire accident in the manga. But I hope it will have more story about wagashi.

Roo Jul 23 2020 8:27 pm Since Ryusei infected by the new corona virus, I think the broadcast date will change again because the shooting is suspended. For now the test for Minami and Mahiro is negative. But they should wait a few days for more result.

mari Jul 11 2020 11:38 pm OMG the casts, minami, ryuusei and mahiro :)

Missmuller Jul 10 2020 1:36 am Can't wait for Minami-chan!!!!!

Kunkha Jun 26 2020 2:58 pm Can't wait : )

Afith Jun 23 2020 8:56 pm I'm looking forward to this drama since I read the manga

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