The seventh episode of the NHK Asadora drama series "Bakebake " (Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM and other times), which will be broadcast in the second half of 2025 and in which Akari Takaishi plays the heroine, was aired on October 7th, and Takaishi's comical performance as the heroine Toki has received a flood of positive feedback from viewers.
In episode 7, Toki (Takaishi) is anxious to get married soon. At the factory, following Sen (Adachi Kino), Chiyo ( Anna Kurasawa)'s marriage is also decided according to the love fortune-telling. When Toki says, "Chiyo's marriage is decided too," Chiyo apologizes, saying, "I'm sorry..." Toki laughs, "What? Why are you apologizing? Congratulations," but then quickly adds, "I'll just curse you." Shocked, Sen replies to Chiyo, "No way! Just kidding!", but Toki turns his back on the two and instantly returns to a serious expression.
Unable to bear seeing Toki feeling down, Den (Shinichi Tsutsumi), the president of the factory and a relative of Toki, invites him to a "rendezvous" to cheer him up, telling him that Tae (Keiko Kitagawa) is looking for a suitable partner and that he should leave it to her.
About two weeks later, thanks to Tae, Toki is arranged to meet Morimichi (Sakai Taisei) of the Nakamura family, an old samurai family of the same rank as the Matsuno family. Tae advises a nervous Toki, "If you think of your partner as a fox and a raven, you won't be nervous." Toki mutters, "A fox and a raven..." as she makes her way towards Morimichi with unnatural movements like a mechanical doll.
Comments on social media included, "No matter how many times I watch it, it's like a mechanical doll lol," "Her acting was divine, like that of a mechanical doll," "Furious Otoki was cute, but Karakuri Otoki was the cutest," "It's so fun to be able to enjoy Akari Takaishi's facial expressions every day," "Her facial expressions are so rich and lovely, like when she suddenly becomes serious after laughing," "She's a really good actress," "Her comical acting is also fascinating," and "Her comedic skills are outstanding."
