Perfect kiss: Nurashite playback

Sayuri, who aspires to become a teacher, is forced to kiss a student while working as a private tutor, which is viewed as a problem by the student's mother. Through no fault of his own, he was lectured by his girlfriend's biological mother, who is a university professor, and was forbidden from becoming a teacher, so he took a job as a clerk at the office run by her mother. As a result, she spent most of her days with her mother, such as going to lunch or shopping, and she was given a fiancé arranged by her mother, leading to her living the life of an extremely boxed daughter. Still, he felt rebellious, and with the help of his cousin Rumi, he finally found an environment where he could live on his own.

Directed by Yumi Yoshiyuki, Perfect kiss: Nurashite playback leans on a strong ensemble — Urara Kanon, Yuuka Hirose, Hiroshi Ichikawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2023.