Terrace House: Boys & Girls in the City

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A new set of six men and women start their lives together under one roof. All they get is a fabulous home and a car. As always, there is no script.

Seasons

46 Episodes • Premiered 2015

This season is set in the series' biggest house yet, boasting 550 square meters and a pool, in the great metropolis of Tokyo.

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1. New Boys, New Girls, New City

One summer's day, six young strangers move into a house together and start living an unscripted drama.

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2. Three Crushes

Everyone changes into swimsuits after lunch and heads to the pool on the terrace. The boys are excited at the sight of the girls in their swimsuits.

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3. Dream Police

The roommates celebrate tap dancer Yuuki's birthday. However, his harsh words trigger tears from both Mizuki and Yuriko.

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4. In Tears Again

Makoto and Minori go out to dinner alone together. Yuuki asks Yuriko out on a date, but she's had a bit too much sake to drink. What will she say?

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5. Eenie Meenie Miney Mo

Tatsuya rocks the house by declaring he'll take each of the three girls on a date this summer. Meanwhile, something is up with Minori and Makoto.

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6. All Screwed Up

Tatsuya declared he would go on a date with all three of the girls. First comes Mizuki, and next is Yuriko, but her date opens a whole can of worms.

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7. Showing His True Colors

Makoto angers Tatsuya with his rash behavior but shows no signs of remorse, creating a touch-and-go situation in the boys' room.

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8. Late Night Poolside

Minori loses interest as she sees how Makoto behaves. Tatsuya reflects on his dates with the three girls in an effort to choose one as his lover.

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9. What A Good Day!

Tatsuya and Minori go on a second date. Tatsuya tells her how he feels but says she need not give her answer now. Makoto has a present for Minori.

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10. Before He Says the Word...

Unable to forget her ex, Yuriko calls and asks to see him. Meanwhile, after receiving a present from Makoto, Minori talks to him about her feelings.

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11. Boy from the Rainbow State

At the Girls Award event, Tatsuya and Minori meet former member Seina, who encourages their budding relationship. A new member arrives from overseas.

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12. Is She Just Best of Three?

Tatsuya finally asks Minori to officially be his girlfriend. How will she answer? Hawaii-born Arman, the newest housemate, asks Mizuki out on a date.

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13. Who Will Survive?

Yuriko confesses her feelings to her ex before leaving the house. And her ex's reply? The boys get excited over the arrival of the new girl member.

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14. Ikujinashi

Arisa's arrival to the house excites Arman and Yuuki because she's "their type." Meanwhile, Tatsuya and Minori find it hard to take the next step.

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15. Heating Up for Someone Else

A kiss takes Tatsuya and Minori's relationship to the next level. Arisa and Arman head to Mt. Takao on a date. But Mizuki also has feelings for Arman.

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16. Magic Spell Costco

Arisa grows closer to Arman after having gone out on a number of dates. Yuuki, who also hopes to ask Arisa out, tries hard to steal her attention.

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17. Anywhere for You

Arman et al. prepare the Japanese-style room for Minori and Tatsuya, now a couple. Arisa promises she will go anywhere with Arman if he wins his game.

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18. Worst Date Ever

Minori confesses her relationship issues with Tatsuya to her older sister, Kurumi, who asks Minori whether the two are having make-up sex or not.

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19. A Christmas Nightmare

Arman and Arisa go out on a Christmas dinner date. The two hold hands and enjoy the Christmas lights. Then, Arman expresses his feelings to Arisa.

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20. Scissorhands

Excitement buzzes as Terrace House welcomes two new members. But upon Natsumi's arrival, an incident causes a clash between her and Minori.

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21. Case of Poke Bowl

New member Natsumi invites Arman out to the beach one morning. Later that day, Arman fixes the busy Arisa a Hawaiian fish salad called "poke."

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22. Case of the Meat

One night, the housemates discover they have run out of food. Minori suggests eating the fancy wagyu beef that Tatsuya got as a present at work.

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23. No Use Crying Over Meat

Tatsuya is furious with his housemates for eating his beef without his permission. Minori's older sister comes to visit and reasons with him.

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24. New It Girl in the City

Tatsuya and Minori depart from the house as a couple after seven months. Upon arrival, the new girl becomes an instant love interest among the boys.

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25. Mr. Perfect in the City

Aspiring architect Yuto Handa moves in after Misaki. He intends to complete his studies at Harvard and attracts the attention of the female residents.

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26. Love Is in the Air

Hikaru is interested in the new housemate Misaki. When she talks about her ex, he doesn't hide his irritation. The next day, when the two are alone...

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27. Always Smiling With You

Hikaru takes Misaki for a romantic motorbike ride to the beach. Later, Misaki tells Natsumi that she wishes the date had lasted forever.

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28. Cry, Cry, Cry

Yuto promises to go fishing with Natsumi, but he changes his mind and tells her he can’t go because of his girlfriend. Natsumi starts to cry.

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29. Nightie Nightmare

High school student Riko Nagai, who recently won a national beauty contest, joins the gang. Misaki quickly befriends her and they chat about Hikaru.

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30. Girl's Decision in Love

When Misaki buys some sleepwear with Hikaru's opinion in mind, Natsumi comments on it and the two get into an argument. Yuto sides against Natsumi.

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31. Natsumi & Fuyumi

Misaki confesses her feelings to Hikaru. That night, she says something that makes Natsumi incredibly angry and winds up paying the price for it.

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32. Shall We Pas de Deux?

When Hikaru suddenly declares that he will leave the house with Natsumi, the rest of the members are shocked. Misaki has a talk with him in private.

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33. First Dip in the Pool

Hayato promises to go on a date with Riko, but she worries she's too young for him. During the welcome party, an unexpected surprise occurs.

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34. Hamburg x Hamburg

Riko asks Hayato if he thinks she's immature, but he reassures her. They decide on Tsukiji for their second date. Arman participates in a festival.

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35. Bye Bye Mr. Perfect

Momoka works up the courage to ask Arman out to the beach. Hayato and Riko enjoy their date at Tsukiji. Meanwhile, Yuto makes a decision.

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36. Byrnes Sandwich

Shortly after Handa's departure, Yuuki arrives at the house. Good looking and tall, he's just Riko's type. But he has his eyes on someone else.

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37. Slow Down Your Love

Yuuki's had his eye on Misaki ever since moving in and asks her out on a date. Misaki tells him about her unrequited feelings for Hikaru.

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38. Quick to Say I Love You

After their date ends awkwardly, Riko tries to clear the air with Hayato. Meanwhile, Momoka faces a life-changing contest.

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39. Rocket Girl Dives Into Love

During Misaki's birthday party, Yuuki can't control himself and confesses his feelings for Misaki. The next morning, she asks if he remembers.

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40. Midsummer Intimacy

Recent entrant Masako quickly declares her fondness for Hayato and promises to cook with him. One night, the two of them spend time alone at the pool.

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41. Better Luck This Time

Yuuki goes on his first drive with Misaki to Yokohama, where she once fell out of love. He finally tells her how he really feels about her.

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42. Fragile Boy, Fragile Girl

Masako feels even more strongly about Hayato and, after seeing him with Riko, asks him out on a date. Arman goes out for nighttime skateboarding.

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43. Kiss and Tell

Riko and Hayato's date to see the fireworks ends uneventfully. He says that he doesn't see her as a woman, but this statement proves consequential.

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44. Price of a Lie

Despite the apparent lack of progress in Riko and Hayato's relationship, the other housemates question them upon learning they have already kissed.

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45. The Riko Special

The house members confront Hayato and Riko about the lies they told about their relationship. Hayato remains silent and all eyes turn to Riko.

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46. Bye Bye Terrace House in the City

In the season finale, as the evening of their arrangement arrives, Hayato prepares for Riko in his restaurant. But she may be headed somewhere else.

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Yoshimi Tokui

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Azusa Babazono

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Kentaro Ito

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Ayumu Mochizuki

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Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/x18pEW5bNKc

Maybe the lockdown is finally getting to me, but I've found a second extremely binge-watchable Japanese TV show in a matter of weeks. First there was _Ainori: Love Wagon_ and now there is _Terrace House_.

When _Terrace House_ first arrived on Netflix, I didn't pay much attention to it as, based on the poster, it seemed like it was a scripted Japanese drama. I have watched a lot of Japanese TV drama and they are mostly rubbish so I never gave it a second glance. After watching _Ainori: Love Wagon_ Netflix again recommended _Terrace House_ and this was when it dawned on me that this too, is a reality TV show.

There are a few seasons of _Terrace House_ in the catalogue, so we started with the oldest one available which is _Terrace House: Boys and Girls in the City_. The set up is that six random strangers are given a house to live in and two cars to use, and we watch all the human interaction, drama, blossoming love, and day to day life of these six people. It might sound a bit like _Big Brother_, but it is far from it. The people still have their days jobs, friends, and hobbies, and are free to quit the house any time they like. The _Boys and Girls in the City_ season was so popular that it was extended twice and stretched out to 46 episodes.

How much did we enjoy this show? Well we watched all 46 episodes in less than a week and the final 13 of them back to back in one epic whiskey fuelled binge that finished around 2.00am one morning. Mrs B and I are both fascinated by human behaviour and things like body language and so this was right up our alley. In addition to this it is a really fascinating insight into Japanese culture that you would never get from watching a travel show. It is also a good way to improve your Japanese as there is natural casual language being spoken in a variety of everyday situations, so for me as an ongoing student of the language I was able to pick up a number of new words and phrases.

And then to top it all off, the studio hosts who watch and commentate are absolutely hilarious, they had us in stitches so many times. Their chemistry and the way they riff off each other is excellent, and for us, it just added a whole 'nother layer of fun to it all.

This will for sure not be for everyone, but for those who like genuine fly on the wall, unscripted, slice of life type shows with side-splitting hosts, you really should give this one a go.

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