Nehorin Pahorin

No taboo puppet show explores the often unexamined corners of Japanese society. The guests that appear on “Nehorin Pahorin” are all regular people involved in interesting subculture spaces or activities that rarely get mainstream media attention. The guarantee of anonymity enforced by the decision to turn every visitor into a pig puppet prompts those on the show to go into greater detail about their story, whether they worked as a secretary for a member of the Diet or became addicted to host clubs.

Directed by —, Nehorin Pahorin leans on a strong ensemble — Ryota Yamasato, YOU — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about talk titles of 2016.