Someone Who Praises Someone Who Is Praised(2023)

Someone Who Praises Someone Who Is Praised is a Japanese drama about Ichikawa Eiko, a 25-year-old general affairs worker who struggles for recognition at her company. Despite performing her duties well, she faces constant criticism and minimal praise. When her senior Bando overhears her lamenting her lack of acknowledgment, he begins offering her unconventional compliments—comparing her work to the Nebuta Festival and calling her "ninja-like." Though initially bewildered by his unique style of encouragement, Eiko gradually warms to his approach. As their unusual dynamic unfolds, small positive changes ripple through the general affairs department and across the entire company, suggesting that genuine recognition and creative praise can transform workplace culture and inspire unexpected growth.