Since we are always talking about our favorites, today’s feature would be focusing on the non favorites; dramas that left us shaking our heads in disbelief or shock. Mostly quantity precedes quality in the Boys’ Love world and there is no escaping the fact that most dramas seem lacking in terms of storytelling or casting. Join us, as our authors take stock of shows that were a major disappointment.
Monthly Archives: August 2022
“Takumi Kun And The Spring Breeze Whispers” Movie Review
Takumi-kun Series 1: And The Spring Breeze Whispers (2007) is a movie that speaks volumes about the early works of the BL genre.
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“On Cloud Nine” First Impressions (Ep. 1 & 2)
On Cloud Nine is a six episode mini-series that looks amazing, and I must say the cinemaphotography is breathtaking.
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“The Summer Pasta Recipe” Movie Review
Aka ‘Ex-boyfriend’s Recipe’—and, no, I did not make that up.
“Papa What is Love” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6)
“My eyes are tempted by the smile of an angel and your lips whisper secrets of forbidden love”- Natasha Harvey
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“21 Days Theory” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
When I watch BL content, I generally know what to expect.
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The Oddities Between Semantic Error Manhwa and the Live Action
Semantic Error drama quite literally took the internet by storm. If it was not famous enough as a webtoon, which it was; it reached new heights with the live adaptation. I cried tears of joy when I saw an excellent webtoon adaptation for once. Live actions can go either way, as we all are aware, but this one was a welcome change. The plot is definitely no error, and neither are the characters. In my opinion, it is pretty unique. But today, we bring you some subtle and some big differences between the manhwa and the live adaptation.
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Most Disappointing BL Dramas
The BL world is always filled with variable choices; some good, others unfairly regrettable. While we can’t always fall in love with most shows; today’s feature focuses on those dramas that left us bitterly disappointed with their inconsistent pacing or odd storyline. Join us, as our authors express their displeasure and talk about their most disappointing BL dramas!
“Senpai This Can’t Be Love” Series Review (Ep. 3 to 8)
Beautifully subtle is the best way to describe the Japanese BL Senpai This Can’t Be Love (Senpai, Danjite Koidewa!). Adapted from the manga of the same name by Harekawa Shinta about the love between a 3D CG designer and the man he mentors, Senpai veers quite a bit from its source material but retains the deep feelings the two leads share.
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Upcoming Dramas With A Refreshing Outlook
29th July was the “D-Day” of surprising announcements. With “The Eclipse” and “My Only 12%” dropping their pilot episodes tonight; it might not be late to discuss these upcoming dramas that focus on novel themes and fresh tropes. Experimentation seems to be the flavor for this season and these shows promise an original overview coupled with an interesting casting. Without further ado, let’s check out these new updates and discuss their specifics!
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