The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary

2024·Show
10Episodes in1Season

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

Kishibe Midori (Ikeda Elaiza), an editor for a popular fashion magazine, finds herself transferring to the lexicography division following the magazine's discontinuation. The place is filled with a group of quirky characters, led by Majime Mitsuya (Noda Yojiro), a boss with a shaggy hair who is extremely serious. While being tossed about by them, Midori is influenced by their patience and passion for making a dictionary which takes over a decade, and she gradually immerses herself in the work. This drama depicts their struggles in creating and finalizing the dictionary, "The Great Passage."
Heartwarming DramaSlice of LifeFound FamilyLinguistic FocusPassion-DrivenCharacter-DrivenGentle HumorInspirationalWorkplace DramaJapanese Culture

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Is The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary worth watching?

65
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes.

Is The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary air?

It ran from 2024 to 2024 and has ended.

What language is The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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