I honestly think this drama is underrated. It starts off as a sitcom, but by the end, becomes something special.

As the narrative slowly introduces deeper topics about motherhood and growing up, it never forgets to balance it with physical comedy and quick gags (and it all lands—for me, at least). However, the real heart comes from its earnest portrayal of a love between parent and child. Takeshi is annoyed, embarassed, even disgusted by his mother at times, but he never hates her. He even comes to understand her, as her actions reflect upon things outside of his home life. It's subtle but great character growth.

Joshima embodies the role so well that you entirely forget the drag element. He's not playing a drag version of a mother, he's just straight up playing an off-kilter mother, and plays it well. Onishi may not have the seasoned acting chops, but when he's being carried by Joshima, it evens out. The rest of the cast play their part well.

I have a soft spot for mother-child stories, so this was gonna be a winner for me eitherway, but I'm glad it was as good as it was. A total, but welcome, surprise.