Ep 16. Minority Report
- July 22, 2007
The episode "Minority Report" of Seto no Hanayome season 1 revolves around the character of Sun Seto, who is the daughter of a yakuza boss. Due to certain circumstances, Sun and her family had to leave Japan and live in the sea. They protect themselves from the surface dwellers by disguising themselves as a normal human family. The episode focuses on the character of Sun's brother, Kai Mikawa.
Kai has always felt like an outsider in his family because he does not possess the same yakuza skills that his father and sister do. The episode opens with Kai trying to take down a man named Jiro; however, he fails miserably. Jiro is actually quite friendly and invites Kai to join his group, which consists of other individuals who do not fit in with their families. Kai is hesitant at first, but he eventually becomes close with the group.
Sun is initially suspicious of the group, but she soon realizes that they are simply people who have been cast aside by society. She decides to befriend them and invites them over to her house. However, chaos ensues when Kai's yakuza friends show up at their house, looking for him. Sun's father becomes enraged seeing the group and chaos breaks out.
Kai feels guilty about putting his family in danger, and he decides to leave the house. Sun, however, convinces him to stay, telling him that he is part of their family, regardless of his perceived lack of yakuza skills.
The episode is filled with humorous moments, especially the interactions between the eccentric members of Jiro's group and Sun's overprotective father. However, it also portrays the struggles of those who do not fit in with their families or society as a whole. It highlights the importance of acceptance and the idea that family can extend beyond blood ties.
Overall, "Minority Report" is a heartwarming and amusing episode that sheds light on the concept of family and the challenges that come with it. The characters of Kai and Jiro are especially compelling, showcasing the idea that even those who are often marginalized by society can form meaningful connections.