"Drinking After Marriage": A moving story about the relationship between married life and alcohol after marriage.

"Drinking After We Became a Married Couple": A short animation depicting the daily life of a married couple and the appeal of alcohol

"Sake wa Fuufu ni Nattara" is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Crystal Yosuke. It aired on TOKYO MX and AT-X from October 3 to December 26, 2017. This anime depicts a heartwarming story in the form of five-minute shorts on the theme of the daily life of a married couple and alcohol. Although it is a compact series with only 13 episodes, it is a work that deeply moves and sympathizes with viewers.

Story and Themes

"We Drink After We Become a Married Couple" focuses on the daily lives of its main couple, Sasaki Kenta and Sasaki Chisato. Kenta is an office worker and Chisato is a full-time housewife, and the two spend their time together going about various aspects of life, such as work, housework, and raising children, all while enjoying a drink. Alcohol acts as a lubricant for their communication, and sometimes serves as an opportunity for them to confide their worries. This work warmly depicts how the couple deepen their bond through alcohol, giving viewers a sense of the "bond between a husband and wife" and the "happiness of everyday life."

Each episode is an independent story, focusing on small events and anecdotes that the couple experiences. For example, there is a scene where Kenta comes home tired from work and is comforted by the food and alcohol that Chisato has made for him, or when Chisato is worried about raising her child and Kenta gives her advice over a drink, viewers can empathize with their daily lives and enjoy. There is also information about different types of alcohol and how to drink them throughout the show, providing an opportunity for viewers to rediscover the appeal of alcohol.

character

The main character, Sasaki Kenta, is a serious and kind office worker. Although he is busy with work, he values ​​his family and time with Chisato and his children. In the scene where he enjoys alcohol, his relaxed expression and conversation with Chisato show the depth of the bond between the couple. Meanwhile, Sasaki Chisato is a cheerful, homely housewife. She supports Kenta and the children while cooking and doing the housework. She also deepens her communication with Kenta by enjoying alcohol.

Other than that, the supporting characters, such as Kenta's co-workers and Chisato's friends, are also attractive. They also appear in scenes where they enjoy alcohol, adding color to the couple's daily lives. Kenta's co-worker Yamada-san is particularly memorable as a character who likes alcohol, and his episodes also warm the hearts of viewers.

Production and staff

The director of "Sake wa Fuufu ni Nite Koro" is Hisayoshi Hirasawa. He is well-known for producing short animated films, and his talent is on full display in this work. The animation was produced by Creators in Pack, who realistically depicted the daily life of a married couple with warm drawings and colors. In addition, under the supervision of the original author, Crystal Na Yosuke, the atmosphere of the original work was faithfully reproduced, while incorporating expressions unique to anime.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work. A variety of background music is used, from songs that make the everyday scenes feel more realistic to songs that liven up the scenes where people are enjoying alcohol. In particular, the gentle melodies that play during the scenes where the couple is talking warm the hearts of viewers.

Recognition and Awards

"Drinking After We Become a Couple" was highly praised by many viewers when it was first broadcast. In particular, the storyline depicting the daily life of a married couple and the content conveying the appeal of alcohol were well received, with viewers commenting that it was "heartwarming" and "I could feel the bond between the couple." It also attracted attention as a work that was based on the daily life of a married couple, which is rare for a short animated film.

This work won the Excellence Award in the Animation category at the 22nd Japan Media Arts Festival organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2018. The award was given in recognition of the high quality of the work and its impact on viewers, and was also a moment of recognition for the efforts of the production staff. The work was also highly acclaimed overseas, and was supported by viewers around the world as it was distributed on Crunchyroll and other platforms.

Recommendations and related works

"Drinking After We Became a Married Couple" is a work that can be recommended to many viewers as it depicts the daily life of a married couple. In particular, married people and those who want to cherish time with their families will find many scenes they can relate to and will be able to spend a heartwarming time. It is also recommended for those who like alcohol, as it will be an opportunity to rediscover the charm of alcohol.

Related works include "Tonari no Seki-kun," which also depicts the daily life of a married couple, and "Silver Spoon," which depicts family ties. These works also depict small everyday events and family ties, and are definitely recommended for fans of "Drinking After a Married Couple."

summary

"Drinking After We Became a Couple" is a short anime that depicts the daily life of a married couple and the charm of alcohol. Although it is a compact 13-episode work, it is a work that deeply moves and sympathizes with viewers. The warm daily life of the main characters, Sasaki Kenta and Chisato, and the scenes of communication through alcohol will warm the hearts of viewers. Thanks to the efforts of director Hirasawa Hisayoshi and animation production Creators in Pack, the atmosphere of the original work is faithfully reproduced while also incorporating expressions unique to anime. This work has been highly praised since it was aired and won the Excellence Award at the Japan Media Arts Festival organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and is a work that can be recommended to many viewers as it depicts the daily life of a married couple. Please give it a watch.