This was a tough series to watch due to the dreadful dubbing, but I held out and was pleasantly surprised with how cute and funny it was. The actors are amazing, it’s just that they were dealt with a bad scripts and direction. Frank Thanatsaran looked awful with the fake wig. With this kind of talent on hands, I was disappointed in the overall ambience of the show.
Continue reading “Crazy Handsome Rich” Series Review (Ep.3 to 6)
Hidden Agenda is a Thai BL starring Joong Archen as Joke and Dunk Natachai as Zo in a college based romantic story between both. To finally take action to resolve his long time crush on Nita, Zo leans towards Nita’s ex, Joke for help. Joke agrees to help him on one condition, which is to get him a place in the debate club, of which Zo is already a member.
“Think of us as the sea. The wind…. It creates the waves. The waves create the beautiful sound and the beautiful scenery. Where the wind blows, that’s where the current will go.” – Quote from Love of the Sea
If you spend more than a nanosecond of time analyzing this series, you will find it so logically implausible with the story so full of holes that literally makes no sense, it will make your head spin. But if you watch it merely for pure entertainment value and put yourself on the couch with ‘Grandma’ and watch it as a Soap Opera, you will love it. I loved it, so I guess I sat next to Grandma. (You will get the reference if you watch the series. I do wish she had a bigger role. She was so entertaining). In general, there are two main characters, two more or less minor characters, and a slew of supporting characters, one of whom really steals the series, while others should have been written out of the series or actually never written in.
Continue reading “Be Mine SuperStar” Series Review (Ep.1 to 12)
Food is a versatile part of human life. We may not remember much about a trip we took or a past moment, but we often remember the taste.
I must admit, I’m not your typical anime enthusiast. But when I stumbled upon “Mignon,” a captivating 2023 South Korean BL anime series, curiosity got the best of me. The result? I was pulled into a world of thrilling storytelling, stunning visuals, and heart-pounding romance that I never expected to find in an animated series.
Continue reading Mignon: A Steamy Knockout in South Korea’s 2023 Anime BL Series (Ep.1 to 12)
As is the case with most Chinese Bromances these days, Stand by Me premiered without much fanfare. It’s like most Chinese production houses are bidding their time to drop new releases without much promotions/marketing; especially if they are bromance/brotherhood related. It wasn’t surprising; what surprised me more was the classic pairing and the overall look as well as feel of this miniseries. If you love Republican era dramas, then you are in for a treat. Unlike “Winter Begonia”, which had a magnanimous setting and popular casting; Stand by Me does fall short of these things. However, it makes up for the loss with a storyline that is tight lined and actors that have a great chemistry. Obviously, Bromances are marketed based on the subtle, barely there romance between the male protagonists. We know it is there, we can see it, but because of Chinese censorship; we choose to ignore it. Tencent’s Stand by Me does live up to that premise; it is a beautifully orchestrated love story between two compatriots, who are also best friends. Let’s dig deeper and figure out if this short web series is worth your time!
This story is one of the most remarkable BLs in redefining the concept of what love is or at lease perceived, especially how we see it between men. It re-conceptualizes its beauty, enhances its endurance, redefines intimacy, and solidifies the virtue of a relationship. And it does this all through the magic of fantasy. This narration broke down all the traditional stereotypical Thai BL stories and told a saga so deeply personal and profoundly moving that you became a part of its journey.
Continue reading “Be My Favorite” Series Review (Ep.1 to 12)
The anticipated sequel to the much loved manga adaptation “Minato’s Laundromat” premiered to high expectations and quickly took a nosedive into unknown territories. To those who were expecting some intellectual growth and character development, I’m sorry to inform you that it doesn’t happen. While the prequel was a classic attempt to bridge the distance between an age gap couple, the second season should have focused on their relationship; it doesn’t, instead we get twelve episodes where they both play the passive game. It made me wonder on how can one guy could be so patient (Shintaro) whilst the other one is so cowardly (Minato). Physical intimacy cannot be excused when you are in a long-term relationship; fear is understandable but downright denial is out of the realm. Our main couple still continue with their cheeky conversations but it fails to serve the purpose. You can only converse so much while ignoring the giant elephant in the room, which keeps tipping the scales on the glaring problems in their relationship. While the main couple struggle with intimacy, the secondary couple does a better job of bridging the distance (makes you ponder if the sequel should have been about them). There isn’t much to discuss here, so we will do a quick review of the things we liked and disliked.
Continue reading “Minato Shouji Coin Laundry Season 2” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)
“You Are Mine” is your typical office romance with the uptight boss who finds himself with a well-meaning naïve assistant, about to improve his life. Although riddled with BL cliches such as the slipping and falling into someone’s arms, watching them sleep and realizing they are cute, spilling food on their clothes and then removing the said clothing item, the show and the actors’ chemistry quickly engage the audience and you pretty much know what you’re in for from the beginning.
Continue reading “You Are Mine” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
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