James May: Our Man In Japan
TV Series2020Ended

James May: Our Man In Japan

Taste attributes: documentarycomedyadventurefresh & originallightrealisticsimplelinearglossysocial commentary

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Boxlist takeA light documentary series that is realistic and polished. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: light · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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  • Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it

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  • Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
  • Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate

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Synopsis

James May embarks on a remarkable journey across Japan, from its icy north to its balmy south. He’ll see the sights, meet the locals, and eat the noodles in a bid to truly understand the Land of the Rising Sun.

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Taste Attributes

social commentary

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

James May

Details

Genre
Documentary
Year
2020
Runtime
50 min
Status
Ended
Studio
Plum Pictures
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