Anata ga Shite Kurenakute mo

Anata ga Shite Kurenakute mo (Japanese: あなたがしてくれなくても), also known by its English title Even If You Don't Do It, is a Japanese television drama series that aired on Fuji TV from April 13 to June 22, 2023. The series, which consists of 11 episodes, explores the emotional and relational challenges faced by two married couples dealing with sexless marriages.

Background and Production

The drama is based on the manga series of the same name by Haru Haruno, which was first published in the magazine Manga Action on June 20, 2017. The television adaptation was directed by Hiroshi Nishitani, Mai Takano, Toshiyuki Mitsuhashi, Akiko Seiya, and Ryuichi Iwaki, with a screenplay written by Takayuki Ichikawa, Satoko Okazaki, and Satoshi Kuroda. The series occupied Fuji TV's Thursday 22:00 time slot.

Plot Synopsis

The story focuses on Michi Yoshino, a 32-year-old office worker at a construction company, and her husband, Yoichi Yoshino. Despite a stable five-year marriage, the couple has not been intimate for two years. While Michi desires a physical connection, Yoichi avoids intimacy, feeling pressured by the situation. Their lives intersect with another couple, Makoto Niina and his wife Kaede Niina. Makoto, a respected colleague of Michi, struggles with his own sexless marriage, as his wife Kaede prioritizes her career at a fashion magazine over their physical relationship. A chance encounter between Michi and Makoto leads to an open discussion about their shared frustrations.

Cast

The main cast includes:

• Nao as Michi Yoshino
• Takanori Iwata as Makoto Niina
• Eita Nagayama as Yoichi Yoshino
• Minami Tanaka as Kaede Niina
• Rena Takeda as Hana Kitahara

Reception

The series recorded an average viewership rating of 5.5% in the Kanto region during its broadcast run.