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“Takumi- Kun Series” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6)

Confusion. I just did not get this series. Perhaps had I known this was composed of snippets of movies/series, I might have appreciated it more. I assumed it was a stand-alone series. Not having seen any of the previous references, I was at a loss as to the subtle references. Frankly, trying to make an anthology out of several movies/series is a fool’s errand and those of us trying to watch this are engaging in a fool’s task. Having said that, the account as presented does have some merit, and I found several subplots it was trying to emphasize, noteworthy. The rest of it merely became fluff and was perfunctory.

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BL Mini-Bytes

We had a rather peaceful week with fewer updates dropping by from each quarter. The number of shows has also panned out with lesser releases last weekend. Let’s enjoy the peace until it exists before the downpour ensues!

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BL Mini-Bytes

The Japanese world is on the rise, they are aiming for BL domination. With fervid announcements that include new adaptations & sequel releases, the genre is stirring interest & intrigue all over the continent. Seemingly, the other genres are not to be left behind. We have a sizable chunk of exclusives to share & discover!

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“Takumi Kun Series” Movie Review

The “Takumi-kun Series” is a romance drama that follows the lives of high school students Takumi (Yanagishita Tomo), a reclusive guy who has a PTSD from being sexually assaulted, which results in him having a phobia against being touched, and Saki “Gii” Giichi (Kato Keisuke), a popular guy who woes Takumi and helps him overcome his phobia. The series highlights the importance of friendship, and although the first movie shies away from the notion of toxic masculinity in such an important way that it highlights the triumph of friendship and love both in the romantic and platonic aspects of life. Takumi and Gii are surrounded by their friends who help them whenever they are experiencing difficulties in their relationship, and they in turn are always there for their friends. While heavier subject matters are confronted, the audience is safe in these movies as the writers do not devastate for the sake of devastating the audience.

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