Mitsu no Aji, Episode 4 (no1)

The Actors

Rape-Huggist: Kanno Miho ♀
Rape-Huggee: ARATA ♂


The Context

This is the 2nd rape-hug between these two characters in this dorama. In the first, she was feeling insecure about her relationship with her fiancee and she grabbed him from behind while was busy in the kitchen. It was only slightly odd, mainly because this was her way of saying "let's get married".


Two episodes later, he realises that he has just married a psychotically jealous bitch and is already making preparations to leave her. That's when she commits one of the most disgusting rape-hugs you will ever witness as a last ditch attempt to keep her man from leaving.


The Result
This relationship did not end well.


The Depiction

The rape-hug begins with a spousal fight and as he fights her off and turns to leave, she tackles him to the ground and clings on for dear life. The next 60 seconds (or about 1.3% of the entire episode) shows the two of them writhing around on the floor. She is crying. She tries to make out with him. He is crying. She places her hands around his throat, but you aren't scared for his life because he is twice her size (and a bad actor). It's also notable that he is obviously considering whether he leave right now, or that he takes this opportunity for some breakup sex. I mean, that is the only reason that a female-on male rape-hug could continue on for so long. And yes, she obviously would put out to keep him, and sure, she's pretty smoking hot.


But all that writhing... That's what stays burned into my memory. It reminds me of a game the kids sometimes play at sleepover parties called "wormies". It's when everyone zips up their sleeping bag completely and act out an orgy.


Also the acting is terrible, which is normal.


Awkwardometor ☆☆☆☆☆
We did it! Finally a female-on-male rape-hug with a 100% awkward rating! This is a major success for the gender inquality in Japan. And add on the increased difficulty of the fact that the two characters are married. Now that is super-awkard. Congratulations!

Also note that Kanno Miho is putting together one hell of a rape-hug resume as both a victim and ... "victor"?


Video
See how long you can watch this clip without turning away. This is the rape-hug equivalent of 2 Girls One Cup.

Nisennen no Koi, Episode 5

The Actors

Rape-Huggist: Kaneshiro Takeshi ♂
Rape-Huggee: Nakayama Miho ♀


 

The Context

This is the 2nd rape-hug betwixt these two characters, the first coming in the 2nd episode during an undercover assassination attempt by the main character. She was very confused by this first rape-hug, but by the 5th episode she has realised that he is a spy so she probably has been able to explain away that event. 

The next rape hug comes when he has been injured, and because he can't go to the hospital she harbours him at her house and nurses him to health. Then while she is rebandaging him, he makes another lunge towards her. 

Note: Although Kaneshiro is Japanese, his character is from a made-up former Russian-like country, so this is an interracial rape-hug. Progress!

The Result

By now, she has already committed treason for this man. Basically this dorama is about the lengths a woman will go to prove to herself that she isn't a whore. And it wasn't even her fault - she was rape-hugged for christ's sake.

The Depiction

This is a very rare rape-hug in the the actual contact is not shown. Usually, Japanese doramas like to focus on the point of impact and the split-second reactions. Here, the camera actually cuts away to the bandage falling to the ground. Presumably she is so taken aback that she has dropped the bandage, and we watch it unfurl like a roll of toilet paper thrown over the house of the old lady who gives out apples for Trick or Treat.

Also rare is the lying-down position - a technically difficult rape-hug postion.

Awkwardometor ☆☆☆

Similar to the previous rape-hug, I find it amazing how supremely awkward Kaneshiro's character is. He's a goddamn spy with ice in his blood. He has girls fawning over him, and he's a cold blooded killer who in the first scene of the dorama snaps his own brother's neck. You never see James Bond rape-hugging anyone. It would be more awkward if the actual impact was shown, and that she has basically committed herself to him has to be factored in.

Video
This may be one of the more disappointing videos of a rape-hug, but do have a watch if you enjoy watching a roll of gauze fall to the floor.