TV series

The Japanese Tradition

2007 · 1 season

A deadpan mock-documentary that turns everyday customs into straight-faced absurdity, making you laugh at how seriously ritual is performed.

Overview: A series of skits revolving around poking fun at Japanese traditions, such as the art of romance, apologies, and sushi-eating.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, light and whimsical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, media, trauma, family
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
media
trauma
family
work
Places: home
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: mockumentary
anthology
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild