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.