Review: Pachinko
I’m not sure how to tell you this - Pachinko is the most breathless and exciting TV show you’ll see in some time.
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In 2019 I was on my honeymoon and found myself staring deep into a cavernous building in Tokyo district Akihabara. It was a Pachinko parlour and I was confused, dazzled, and overwhelmed by the noise and the lights. And that says something considering the general stimulation overload that is Tokyo.
In 2022 I was seated on a reclining couch in suburban Bri…