Fukigen na Gene

A quirky, thoughtful romantic comedy-drama that blends scientific musings on infidelity with warm, character-driven humor and heartfelt moments.

Genres

Drama

Starring

Yuko Takeuchi, Seiyo Uchino, Masaya Kikawada

Overview

Yoshiko Aoi is a budding researcher in ethology, the study of animal behavior. "Men=male" are born unfaithful. But through her studies, Yoshiko learns it's not the males' fault. Rather, it's the fault of their genes, who work to replicate themselves by controlling the males' body. This is the sad, but commonly accepted theory of biology. What's even sadder is that Yoshiko's nickname is "Gene," because her name written in Chinese characters can also be read as "Jinko/Geneko." The love story follows Yoshiko's struggles with research and romance. -- Fuji TV

How it feels

Warm, light, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, identity, science, work

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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