He's Expecting (TV series) explained

Composer:Masaki Hayashi
Country:Japan
Language:Japanese
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:8
List Episodes:
  1. Episodes
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:25 minutes
Network:Netflix, TV Tokyo

is a Japanese comedy-drama television series co-directed by Yuko Hakota. Loosely based on the 2012 manga by Eri Sakai, it tells the story of one man's experience being pregnant. The series premiered on Netflix on April 21, 2022, and on TV Tokyo on January 5, 2023. It stars Takumi Saitoh as Kentaro Hiyama, alongside Juri Ueno.[1] [2] [3]

Synopsis

He's Expecting follows the story of "Kentaro Hiyama, an elite ad man, [who] suddenly finds out one day that he is pregnant."[4]

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

Episodes

Season 1 (2022)

Production

Development

On April 8, 2021, it was announced that Netflix and TV Tokyo would co-produced a live-action adaptation of the manga series Kentaro Hiyama's First Pregnancy.[1] [2] [3] [5] According to manga author, Eri Sakai, development for the series began two years before the initial series announcement.[6] [7]

During the Netflix Festival Japan 2021 livestream on November 10, 2021, lead series director Yuko Hakota revealed that the first season will consist of eight episodes, each with a running time around 23 minutes.[8]

Casting

Alongside the initial series announcement, it was confirmed that Takumi Saitoh and Juri Ueno would star in the series, as Kentaro Hiyama and Aki Seto respectively.[1] [2] [3] The cast also includes Mariko Tsutsui, Lily Franky, Ryo Iwamatsu and Kazuya Takahashi.[9] [10]

Filming

Principal photography for the first season took place in 2021.[1]

Reception

The series received mixed-to-positive reviews. Praise was aimed at the performances from the two leads and the progressive commentary the series presented. However, there was some criticism aimed at the inconsistent tone and lack of any real stakes.[11] [12] [13] [14] The series was review bombed on IMDb with many misinterpreting the series as being about a transsexual character. Despite implications, the series makes no mention or reference to any LGBTQ+ topics.

Future

Eri Sakai has expressed interest in a follow up season that adapted Childcare Edition.[15] However as of January 2024, no confirmation has been made about a season 2. Sakai has also expressed interest in a Korean remake and anime adaptation of her manga.[16] [17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Watanabe. Shigeko. Netflix confirms start of production of new series, He's Expecting. Netflix. April 8, 2021. April 8, 2021.
  2. Web site: 斎藤工×上野樹里 "男性が妊娠？"『ヒヤマケンタロウの妊娠』Netflixとテレビ東京が共同で企画・製作. ja. TV Tokyo. April 8, 2021. April 8, 2021.
  3. Web site: 斎藤工 × 上野樹里 "男性が妊娠?" 社会派コメディドラマ Netflixオリジナルシリーズ『ヒヤマケンタロウの妊娠』 Netflixとテレビ東京が共同で企画・製作 <制作決定&キャスト発表>. ja. AOI Pro.. April 8, 2021. April 8, 2021.
  4. Web site: Komatsu. Mikikazu. Takumi Saito Has Bad Morning Sickness in He's Expecting Teaser Trailer. Crunchyroll. October 18, 2021. November 15, 2021.
  5. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Kentarō Hiyama's First Pregnancy Manga About Pregnant Man Gets Netflix Live-Action Show in 2022. Anime News Network. April 7, 2021. April 7, 2021.
  6. Web site: Komatsu. Mikikazu. Eri Sakai's Kentaro Hiyama's First Pregnancy Manga Gets Live-action Drama on Netflix. Crunchyroll. April 7, 2021. April 7, 2021.
  7. erisakai. 1379933453399977984. Japanese: 坂井恵理. April 7, 2021. ja:【情報解禁！】『ヒヤマケンタロウの妊娠』がNetflixで実写ドラマ化されます！ 売れ線でもオシャレでもないけれど、自分が面白いと思うものを細々と描いてきてよかったです…。2年以上黙っていたので、しばらく浮かれさせてください！. ja.
  8. Netflix Festival Japan 2021 Live Action Day(ENGLISH STREAM). YouTube. Netflix Asia. November 10, 2021. November 10, 2021.
  9. Web site: 「思いがけないことが、人生には起きるんですよ」独身を謳歌していたサラリーマンの"妊夫"生活とは!?斎藤工×上野樹里 による社会派コメディNetflixシリーズ「ヒヤマケンタロウの妊娠」＜ティーザー予告＆ティーザーアート＆第二弾キャスト解禁＞. ja. TV Tokyo. October 19, 2021. October 19, 2021. May 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220517020250/https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/information/202110/3199.html. dead.
  10. Web site: 斎藤工×上野樹里による社会派コメディ Netflixシリーズ「ヒヤマケンタロウの妊娠」<ティーザー予告&ティーザーアート&第二弾キャスト解禁>. ja. AOI Pro.. October 19, 2021. October 19, 2021.
  11. Web site: New Netflix series He's Expecting is a bizarre and emotional hit. BGR. Meek. Andy. April 27, 2022. June 30, 2022.
  12. Web site: He's Expecting Season 1 review – an odd series about expectations and perspective. Ready Steady Cut. Wilson. Jonathan. April 21, 2022. June 30, 2022.
  13. Web site: He's Expecting Review: Takumi Saito's Pregnancy Drama is a Perplexingly Emotional Watch. Leisure Byte. Sengupta. Archie. April 21, 2022. June 30, 2022.
  14. Web site: 'He's Expecting': The Outlandish Japanese-Dramedy that Explores Empathy Through Odd Means. Hollywood Insider. Donato. Leah. April 29, 2022. June 30, 2022.
  15. erisakai. 1526047764811247616. May 15, 2022. 私のところには特にシーズン2の話などは来ておりませんが続編の打診がありましたら喜んで承諾いたします。.
  16. erisakai. 1518224394975612930. April 24, 2022. わたしの次なる野望は、韓国ドラマ版リメイクです。シジュウカラでもヒヤマでもどっちでもよいです。.
  17. erisakai. 1599679430682898433. December 5, 2022. ありがとうございます！私もいろいろ広がって欲しいです！.

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