Not bad at all, but something is lacking

I liked all the characters in this story. I personally felt that sahara sensei and toki kun didn't quite match that well. Something about them feels like an odd pairing. I did really like the side characters and the romance between the childhood friends. It would have been cool if Rise had a love interest as well.

I think what I dont love about this drama compared to other BLs is that the scenes focus only on the characters and not the environment at all. The pacing also feels too quick and I feel like it could have been edited to be better. The casting of the characters is not bad, but there is a lack of chemistry between the main couple that makes it hard to love. I do commend everyone for their work in this drama.

Overall I would recommend this BL, but prioritize other better BLs before this one.

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Emotional, deep yet realistic and light-hearted. Lovely drama with bitter misunderstandings.

Japanese BLs really come through with the acting, pacing and storyline. This BL felt very satisfying because it was about a couple that was already together but have a falling out. The premise is very interesting as are the characters backstories. Ritsu is an artist and Fumiya is a handsome worker. The two have a stable relationship until one day the small annoyances lead to a breaking point. It is really interesting to see how the two communicate and reconcile. I loved watching this drama and feel rewatching would be fun. While there are fantasy elements, the two could very well be a real couple. Do yourself a pleasure and watch this drama, you will be happy and anxious and feel so many emotions. Both actors are very handsome in distinct ways, which add to the enjoyability of the experience. Coffeeshops, riverside benches and apartment scenes, this drama feels idealistic yet real. Big thanks to the actors and team behind this work.

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Sweet and simple teen love story

Kimi no koto dake mite itai is a simple story between Yuma and Sakura. They have been childhood friends and are still super close. Over the years, Sakura has developed a crush on Yuma. Yuma says he wants a cool summer. a moment that goes Boom! Sakura's answer to that is to finally confess. Surprisingly, his feelings are returned quickly, as Yuma just gets shy then realizes how much he loves Sakura as well.

The story is extremely simple, but I believe it is meant to be simple. There are only 6 characters of interest and the entire thing lasts around 80 minutes. A simple couple of friends who develop feelings over another, and the only thing they want in the future is to make sure that they treasure one another. This is what life should be. To only want to see and love one another. No thoughts about society or the future. No conflicts. Just simple love. That being said, since there is little attachment to the characters, I am giving the story an 8. It is definitely a recommended drama but it won't change your world. Just watch, enjoy, and let the stress of life leave your thoughts.

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BL, but a focus on social economic issues

I wouldn't say that Not Me is a BL in its essence. Yes, the main characters fall in love, but there is more than that. The characters bond over their motivations to make Thailand (or the world in general) a better place by challenging its justice system and by exposing injustices performed by rich people in power specifically. OffGun as always have knocked it out of the park with this one. Their acting is so extremely believable and detailed, you forget they are acting at times. Every single character is given time to shine, and White is able to connect with many of them on a deeper level than Black was able to.

There are parts in the series that show how Black acted towards the other members of the gang and the stark difference is incredible. You really believe that White and Black are completely different people, but they are performed by the same person! From the way he talks and his mannerisms, everything is different and you can feel the tension. I highly enjoyed the drama. I binged the last half of the show in two days because I just really wanted to see how it would develop and end. I even cried during the last episode with the crowd of supporters. I think this BL is not only good, but it is also important. This series is a statement, and I believe that there are some valuable lessons to be learned from this.

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Not a BL, but a remarkable story

I didn't know what to expect from this since it has been marketed as a BL (as far as I can remember) but didn't see that from the trailers. I would consider this more of a bromance with a small crush/budding romance that happened between 2 male classmates but couldn't be fulfilled. Kouki has messed up his life and would rather die than live. He gets stabbed and dies, but somehow turns back to life with an angel waiting in his apartment. The two start to get closer and familiar with each other. At the end of the drama we can really feel that Kouki loves the angel and feels very attached to him, I cannot tell if it is romantic or platonic. Either way, it is love for sure. Kouki is able to enjoy life more and see it through a brighter perspective. The actors did a great job at conveying the characters.

The small side story of the two classmates is confusing. I don't know how realistic it is to bully someone you like because you are jealous or confused with them, but it left a very bad taste in my mouth. This is probably the intention from the director though. The school trip scene is even more confusing and weird. It just felt spastic and icky. I don't know how else to describe it.

I do have other complaints and confusions, slight spoilers ahead.

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My biggest issue with the drama is the ending. It is simply confusing and does not bring closure at all. Kouki did not get closure, and the last part where he looks in the camera and the angel starts talking is even more confusing. Did Kouki see the angel? Did Kouki decide to unalive? I really don't expect a season 2 so this feels even more frustrating. What is also confusing is the message that the film is trying to convey. Is it about making life better? Or about making deep bonds? Kouki picked his life up but his attachment to the angel really hit him.

Overall, while the effort is good and this was a very intriguing drama, I personally don't understand the enjoyment one would get out of this manga or drama. Perhaps it is not quite my cup of tea and I simply prefer less supernatural and obvious romance stories. I don't know who to recommend this to, I can't even explain why someone should see it. If we consider this drama for the first 5 episodes, it is quite strong and leaves a unique impression. With the inclusion of episode 6, it becomes more meaningful but also more murky. If you are interested in the setting, give it a try, but don't expect romance other than the two hugging.

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Like a perfect manga!

This BL has been quite viral and for good reason. The couple is adorable together and the height difference further adds to this. There's something about them being childhood friends that makes the viewer naturally curious about the relationship of the two. I am very satisfied with this BL and the length of it. 8 x 20 minute episodes is great for a Japanese BL and each episode added depth. I did feel like my expectations were made a bit too high from what I saw on social media, as the BL feels very fictional and manga-like with some of the acting and mannerisms. This is highly enjoyable but it does decrease the relatability factor for me personally. The side characters were enjoyable enough, maybe not quite as much as some of the side characters in other J-BLs. I was particularly annoyed by the guy who keeps trying to get Kakeru a girlfriend, but it is realistic for a Japanese high school setting. Overall, I highly recommend this BL, the visuals and vibes of the drama are great and I am looking forward to see more from the two. We didn't get much skinship other than a cute handholding scene and two kissing scenes that didn't quite feel passionate, but I don't think this is the BL that needed that. Enjoy this drama!

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Confusing, but still enjoyable

I gave this series a shit since I watched the original thai one and because I saw some tiktoks about the drama. The story is interesting but confusing at the same time. Still, you can tell the drama does not take itself too seriously so the confusion can be forgiven as a silly little BL plot. The pairing work well, I liked the side couple more than the main couple but no one was ouright bad. I surprisingly liked the kissing scenes a lot and felt like they were spread out nicely as well. This was a short and fresh drama for me, enjoyable and a little silly. One comment I do have is that I was confused by some of the voice lines looking like they werent recorded live, and it took me out of the immersion even more coupled with the silly nature of the drama. I still recommend a watch.

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Binged it all in one day!

I was surprised by how much I liked this BL! The two main characters have a lot of charm and their acting is quite skilled. The side characters were also likeable and everyone had decent to good acting skills. I do think the cinematography in terms of lighting and angles was rather basic. A great example of more dynamic lighting would be "The Eight Sense", but then again the vibes of the BLs are different. This is just a small comment.

The story is rather simple and interesting, I would have liked more intimacy from the main couple as it was rather modest and there was nothing more than kissing, but the office kitchen scene was rly good in terms of skinship. I think I also would have liked more focus on the main couple. The other interns weren't taking too much screentime necessarily but they didn't seem to add more into the BL rather than to stir up a lil bit of drama. Overall, this is a lighthearted BL that I recommend a watch.

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Handsome couple, interesting story, odd pacing and acting?

The main reason I was interested in this drama was Ren, he is unbelievably attractive and his acting was pretty good as well. I don't really have any remarks on it. Kazuma's acting was a lot more awkward, escpecially because of his facial expressions. The rest of the characters were decent and provided more of a side role. I did like the French guy at the end, his acting was noticably the best and he was really handsome as well. Overall, this is a short BL with sweet moments and a decently interesting story. I recommend to watch.

I do want to add that I found this BL to be a bit more realistic than other BLs, where one's reputation because of their sexuality could change and how people can deal with it in a realistic way.

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One of the best KBLs for sure!

I decided to give this a watch after seeing some super good reviews, and I was not disappointed. The story and setting is very interesting and unique, and so the BL feels like it's own thing. It's not another cafe BL, or another office or university BL. While those themes are fun, this small town vibe with a famous person hiding and being an artist and teacher really stands out. The acting is top notch and all of the main actors are very handsome. I enjoyed watching every single episode. I highly recommend this BL, so if you are wondering what to watch, prioritize this one! The length was also good to me, not too long and also not too short. I would gladly rewatch this. Like other Korean BLs, the story does feel very fantasy-like and so it is difficult to relate to the characters, but nevertheless is very entertaining.

If I had to pick a weak point, I would say that the kissing scenes were one of the weaker ones in BLs. recent BLs have basically all had good kiss scenes and this one is more like a basic kdrama stiff kiss. Also, the side couple left a little more to be desired in my opinion. Overall, I think this is a BL that should be talked about more just like some of the other best ones like Blueming.

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Interesting but confusing

This BL has had some attention on social media and I was hesitant to start it myself because I felt like something would be off about the series. Ultimately I decided to watch it and honestly, every episode was confusing to me. Why is the school so strict on rules? Why is Ayan treated by Akk like the culprit? Why does Ayan even fall for Akk? The relationship makes no sense for me because it is based on Ayan teasing Akk and gradually getting him interested. This premise for a relationship does not make sense at all in real life. Maybe if they knew each other for longer but Ayan just transferred to the school and is flirting with a guy that treats him like shit.

Anyways besides the main couple, the side couple is really cute and their growth is nice to watch. This couple actually makes sense as to why they fall for each other, and they care for each other. Akk and Ayan do not care for each other so their jump to being together falls flat for me. Every episode was very similar, the rebels organize something, theyre stopped by the school and the prefects and Ayan flirts with Akk. There was some movement and the twist at the end was interesting. The ending was decent with the couples staying together and the school becoming less strict.

The acting and the cast is what saves this drama as much as it can be saved. The acting near the end with the more serious stuff and the confrontation was shaky but I stopped caring as I just fastforwared the last few episodes. The problem with this BL is really only the story and the pacing. I would not recommend this BL, just watching some of the BL cuts would be enough. The main couple feels like a couple that would be switched around another time. They do not have the chemistry needed to carry this drama.

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Plain, superficial, only good parts are sex and kiss scenes

I was excited when I first saw the trailer for this BL. The main couples are beautiful, the story involves motorcycling hot fuckboys, and the production looks of decent quality. Sadly, this BL falls short on pretty much every aspect except for the intimate scenes. The storyline is boring and barely existent. I tried to care for the characters but I ended up watching the rest of the episodes with the fast forward button.

The music is low budget, the acting is fine but specifically Rain stands out as awkward with his manga like acting.
Also, they should have renamed to title to fit the motorcycle theme beter. Love in the air does not describe this drama well.

It is a shame that such pretty faces are not doing much more than portraying some simple bad fuckboy story. I don't think the actors are to blame for everything of course, the writing also needed work. Not recommended unless you just wanna see some cute guys be gay, but an edit video is good for that.

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A Decent cute BL, not much to say besides that

Let me start off by saying I enjoyed this BL. I kind of binged this which I usually do not do with BL. I don't know if this means I like the BL or if I think this BL is not so important so I can watch the whole thing and forget small details. It is a decent BL, it does have some interesting themes such as them being neighbors, youtube channels, hidden love for 7 years, university pranks and so forth. The thing is, none of the couples have an insane chemistry. Don't get me wrong, none of it is bad, but they don't feel like BL ships that sail the longest. Kind of ironic, seeing as how the plot revolves around faking a Boys Love relationship for fame and money, you can kind of tell that these ships are forced and not that deep. Im not saying the actors are all super straight, but I am missing some of the natural chemistry you want in a BL. Or maybe their acting skills aren't great.

I would recommend this BL, it is cute to watch but don't expect it to be the BL of the year. I would put it a little lower in your watchlist.

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Beautiful, anti-aging, appreciating the small things in life.

Old Fashion Cupcake follows Togawa and Nozue, Togawa being 29 and Nozue being 39 years old. They're coworkers, but Nozue has always been a huge inspiration for Togawa. He has followed his boss's advice and is close to him. To return this favor, Togawa makes Nozue enjoy his life more. Nozue mentions that girls have more fun, and so the two do girly things like having girls talk, going to cafes, and eating sweets. They become closer and closer, the two can feel the tension as their relationship becomes more than boss and employee.

This drama is a great new addition to BL dramas. It is rather short, which is a little disappointing to me. The five episodes make it more like a movie, which is fine but I would have liked a bit more time to flesh out the characters and the relationship. The music is good and the acting skills are strong. The setting, while being explored in other BLs like Cherry Magic and Life: Love on the Line, is still unique. Older people deserve fulfilling love lives too. I love how Nozue feels like a shy person even though he is portrayed as 10 years older than his lover. They have great chemistry. I would recommend this BL to BL fans in general, as well as anyone who likes silly slice of life movies.

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Mediocre, but not bad?

The drama is about a love class where 2 classmates are meant to be spending time together to learn more about relationships. In this class, the two main leads, Roa and Jiwoo get together and get close. You can tell that Roa cares about Jiwoo, but the connection falls a little flat. The characters aren't particularly likable, The two girls are okay, and the muscly friend of Roa is a bit of a salty man who does eventually help the two get together. Another reviewer mentioned how this was both too short and too long. I think that if certain arcs were made longer, such as that of Roa and his friend, and if others were shorter, such as the stalker part, it would have been a more enjoyable experience. The whole thing is 2 hours long, and there is a bit too much happening for everything to feel realized. I think with some editing of the script, it would have become a much better piece of film.

I have a hard time recommending this in the current sea of BLs coming out. If this came out 4 years ago, I would have supported it more. However, this BL does not stand out enough from other BLs. Do I wish I hadn't watched it? No, I'm okay with it. Did I love it? Ehhh...

If you are intrigued, you can watch it as it is only 2 hours in full. If you were to watch it, I would recommend putting it lower on your watch list.

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