"Anpan" Episode 116: Ranko's "Things I Want to Start" Receives Responses from Viewers

The 116th episode of the NHK Asadora drama "Anpan " (General TV, Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM and other times), starring Mio Imada , was broadcast on September 8th, and viewers reacted to Ranko's revelation about "what she wants to start."

In episode 116, Nobu (Imada) is making tea for Ranko ( Yuumi Kawai) in the tea room of her home. Ranko drinks the tea according to proper etiquette and bows, saying, "It was delicious." Tomiko (Nanako Matsushima), who is watching, says, "Your sister seems to have a knack for it," and invites Ranko, saying, "If you'd like, why don't you become my apprentice?"

Ranko responded, "Thank you for your time, but there's something else I want to start..." and revealed that she wanted to interview people who had suffered hardships on the battlefield and returned home. When Nobu said, "Many people don't want to talk about war..." Ranko replied, "That's why I want to hear as many voices as possible. I'm not sure how I can put that into words, though."

Tomiko began by saying, "I know this may seem presumptuous, but there's someone I'd like to introduce to you," and told her about her tea ceremony teacher, who had made tea to see off her comrades as they took off. Ranko leaned forward and said, "I'd love to meet her."

On social media, people were saying things like, "Is Ranko going to become a war journalist?", "Will Ranko work as a reporter?", "Ranko has high aspirations," "Ranko is living her life with her own will, she's really cool," and "Ranko didn't want to be involved in the war, but now she's finally able to face it and move forward."