He Who Can't Marry

He Who Can't Marry centers on Shinsuke Kuwano, a man whose unmarried status shapes how he lives and how others see him. The series follows his daily routines, blunt manners, and picky standards as they affect friendships, work, and potential romances. Episodes mix light comedy with quieter dramatic moments, showing how small habits and frank conversations create awkwardness, laughter, and occasional warmth. Rather than focusing on one big plotline, the show builds character through scenes of everyday life, letting relationships shift bit by bit without revealing any major twists or the ultimate outcome.

The series first aired in 2006 on Fuji TV, created by Masaya Ozaki and produced by Kansai Telecasting Corporation and Media Mix Japan. Directors include Hisashi Ueda, Yoshige Miyake, and Takashi Komatsu, and the theme song is "Swimmy" by Every Little Thing.

There are no records of major international awards for this series. Viewer feedback and niche fan discussion have kept it in circulation, and the title holds an average vote of 7.967 out of 10 from 30 recorded votes.

Hiroshi Abe’s performance as Shinsuke Kuwano and the show’s tone left a mark with viewers who remember the mix of awkward humor and quiet moments. The use of "Swimmy" helped set the mood, and several supporting characters provided memorable counterpoints to the lead’s rigid habits.

Critics and audiences tend to highlight the program’s balance of comedy and character study, with attention on contemporary single life, social expectations, and how personality quirks affect relationships. The pacing favors everyday incidents over melodrama, so people who like character-driven TV with dry humor and subtle emotional beats often respond positively.