Risqué Business: Japan review: Well-meaning series is truly eye-opening

Risqué Business: Japan follows two Korean celebrities as they explore the adult entertainment industry in Japan and learn more about the acceptance surrounding it. The series is streaming on Netflix.

Story

Korean personalities Shin Dong-youp and Sung Si-kyung travel to Japan to experience the relaxed attitude towards adult entertainment and everything that is generally considered taboo when it comes to the topic of sex.

They meet drag queens, adult performers, hostesses, and various other people and learn more about what it is like to be a part of the business. Dong-youp and Si-kyung even visit sex shops and DVD rooms and talk to patrons who have no qualms about telling you why they’re there.

The duo cracks many jokes but also understands the culture much better and show that it doesn’t need to be a subject that is talked about in hushed tones.

Positives

The goal of the series is easily achieved in such a charming manner as the two hosts are genuine in their interactions with the different people that they meet. They show authentic curiosity and awkwardness that is quite relatable.

The progressive attitude toward the subject of sex is deftly handled and the research behind the series is thorough. There is so much information laid out for people in a very simple manner.

Negatives

The jokes are occasionally overplayed and it leans into childish territory with the sound effects and visuals usually found in over-the-top Japanese game shows. That could have definitely been toned down a notch.

Verdict

Risqué Business: Japan is a series with good intentions that explores an intriguing topic without expressly breaking down walls or pushing boundaries. There’s charm and humor with the hosts doing a decent job but there are several awkward moments too with the over-the-top production style producing diminishing returns.

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Date Created: 2023-04-25 12:30

Editor's Rating:
2.5

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