The Courage to be Disliked

2017·Show
10Episodes in1Season
70
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

An academic and cynical sophisticated detective drama that can teach you about Adlerian psychology. Ranko Ando is a single female detective with no boyfriend. She is an ace who has taken the lead in solving many difficult cases at the young age of 32. However, she's also a lone wolf who doesn't listen to the opinions of those around her, and always does what she believes to be right. However, Ranko is partnered with Toshio Aoyama, who has just gotten his wish of being transferred to the 1st Investigation Department. Toshio is the polar opposite of Ranko, and tends to be too concerned about what others think. This makes him harshly oppose the way she thinks. But as he works with her, he learns Adlerian psychology and develops one step at a time. This daring detective drama is a live-action adaptation of the Asian bestseller, "The Courage to Be Hated". Through the life of Ranko Ando, "The World's Most Hated Female Detective", this drama questions the necessity of "The courage to be free and happy".
Adlerian PsychologyDetective DramaCharacter-DrivenCynical ProtagonistIntellectual MysterySelf-Improvement JourneyContemporary JapanThought-ProvokingSharp Dialogue

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Where can I stream The Courage to be Disliked legally?

The Courage to be Disliked is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Courage to be Disliked worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Courage to be Disliked have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes.

When did The Courage to be Disliked air?

It ran from 2017 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is The Courage to be Disliked in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Courage to be Disliked?

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