The end. Two words. Sometimes sad, sometimes happy, and sometimes left open to interpretation.
Yet, all of them are endings.
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“Love is Like a Poison” First Impressions (Ep.1 to 3)
“All is fair in love and lies” seems to be the theme for TBS’s “Love is Like a Poison”. A mature Boys’ Love story between two men from the world of lawyers and legal cases. Young lawyer Shiba Ryoma played by Hama Shogo has been handed a hard case of proving whether a cryptocurrency company used an influencer’s likeness without his permission. Like a domino falling, he meets conman Haruto played by Hyodo Katsumi. Shiba has been unable to find any blatant legal ways to make his case. But like a second domino following the first, Haruto’s volunteered voice recordings bring the validity of the case before the judges. Despite Shiba’s misgivings and knowledge that Haruto is a conman, he still allows the man into his life and home.
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BL Mini-Bytes
It was an exhausting week with updates dropping at every corner, we had a hard time keeping record of all the excitement that is in store for the upcoming months. With rumors surrounding the upcoming GMMTV lineup, the last few months of 2024 are going to be pretty hectic.
Our Favorite Japanese BLs So Far (2024)- Part II
2024 was indeed the year of Japanese BLs, with dramas and movies dropping left and right. With the constant outflow of adaptations, it was a difficult task to catch up with them all. Still, Japanese BLs are slowly evolving beyond the conventional boundaries and bringing us realistic stories that aim at portraying queer culture; they are diversifying, and we are reaping the benefits. Today, I will be listing my personal favorites, gems that I found in the pile of stones!
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“Tadaima, Okaeri” Series Review (Ep.5 to 12)
“Tadaima, Okaeri” is an anime set in the Omegaverse, a genre where characters have secondary genders like Alpha, Beta, and Omega. I am a big fan of Omegaverse, no matter what other’s say. I have read the manga and was surprised that it would be turned into an anime. So, I immediately watched the entire series and it was full of cuteness and love. “Tadaima, Okaeri” is a lighthearted and wholesome show.
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“Mr. Mitsuya’s Planned Feeding” Series Review (Ep.3 to 7)
There’s something truly magical about finding love in the most unexpected moments, especially when you thought that chapter of your life had already closed.
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“Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko!” Series Review (Ep.3 to 8)
“Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko!” (Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru) is an office romance between Ayaka (Kato Shiho) and her superior Hiroko (Mori Kanna). It starts off with Ayaka’s attempts to woo Hiroko and to get her to notice Ayaka’s feelings. Her initial attempts end up in comic failures because Hiroko presumes Ayaka is straight and her gestures don’t have any meaning behind them. As the show proceeds, we find that Hiroko’s supposed obliviousness is actually a defence mechanism of wilful ignorance that she puts up to shield herself.
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BL Mini-Bytes
We are eons away from those days when BL/ GL media from the Asian subcontinent were difficult to access. With the kind of outreach that streaming portals have today, queer media is much more prevalent and accessible now. We got some striking series joining the roster soon, so buckle up your seatbelts!
Our Favorite Japanese BLs So Far (2024)
I’ll be honest, very few Japanese BLs disappoint me. They tend to range from slow, comforting stories to narratives that either touch on important topics or border on the controversial. But no matter what story you get, there is almost always a deeper meaning woven into the series, one that may stand out in the moment or may hit you later after the series has aired.
So, it isn’t easy narrowing down a list of favorites. Rather than focus on what makes one drama better than another for me, I’ll list the dramas from 2024 I find myself recommending the most to others.
BL Mini-Bytes
As we unwind after a long weekend, there are exciting news updates to share. The BL/GL was literally on fire, with fresh inputs from each quarter. The Asian BL industry is thriving, and we are getting a daily dose of new and intriguing storylines, coupled with a vastly innovative casting.
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