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The Courage to be Disliked

2017·Show
10Episodes in1Season
70
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Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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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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Directed by:
Takuro Oikawa, Tatsuya Ikezawa, Hoshino Kazunari
Written by:
Yuichi Tokunaga, Tetsuya Oishi, Kayo Hikawa
Composed by:
Masahiro Tokuda

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Where can I stream The Courage to be Disliked legally?

Rakuten Viki

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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.

Will The Courage to be Disliked make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly sharp wit.

Is The Courage to be Disliked plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Courage to be Disliked?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is The Courage to be Disliked good for date night?

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It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. There's little romance in it.

Will The Courage to be Disliked scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching The Courage to be Disliked?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting series that leaves you hopeful.

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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