A change in the stakeout team throws Onoe, reporter for a weekly magazine, together with his contemporary, Kaburagi, a photographer. Onoe secretly considers Kaburagi his rival, and Kaburagi's haphazard way of doing things goes against Onoe's strong sense of ethics. There's nothing but conflict between them. But, in joint pursuit of a scandal, the two of them begin to care about each other...? ~~ Adapted from the manga "Ameiro Paradox" by Natsume Isaku
Similarities:
- Both make fun of drama tropes! In Me and Thee, they satirize soap opera tropes through the MC, in AMWDTWOBL they make fun of general BL tropes.
- Both hilarious comedies where a character learns to let go and fall in love.
Differences:
- Me&Thee is in Thai. Plus, while it's still very funny, it has a more serious and chronological(?) plot line.
- AMWDTWOBL has a over-arching story sure, but really it's a bunch of short episodic scenarios rather than a plot that builds on itself.
- Both make fun of drama tropes! In Me and Thee, they satirize soap opera tropes through the MC, in AMWDTWOBL they make fun of general BL tropes.
- Both hilarious comedies where a character learns to let go and fall in love.
Differences:
- Me&Thee is in Thai. Plus, while it's still very funny, it has a more serious and chronological(?) plot line.
- AMWDTWOBL has a over-arching story sure, but really it's a bunch of short episodic scenarios rather than a plot that builds on itself.
Shirasaki Yuki, a rookie actor, finally lands an audition and is chosen to star in a BL drama alongside current superstar Hayama Asami, who was also his senior at university. Feeling anxious and troubled before his first major role, Shirasaki is approached by Hayama with the proposal to form a “romantic relationship for the sake of character development” until the filming concludes. Their pseudo-romantic involvement off-screen leads to a moving and beautifully crafted love story exploring the intricacies of relationships within the entertainment industry and among actors.
Japanese Latin dance champion Suzuki Shinya and Japanese standard dance champion Sugiki Shinya are both famous dancers. Although they are in different fields, their names differ by only one letter. Suzuki, who hates to lose, is irritated by being compared to the other dancer. One day, Sugiki suddenly invites Suzuki to "aim to be champion together in 10 Dances." 10 Dances is a competitive dance where dancers who have mastered both Latin and standard dance compete in a total of 10 dances. Suzuki initially refuses Sugiki's proposal to teach each other and aim for the top because it seems too reckless. However, he is overwhelmed by Sugiki's provocative and competitive attitude and accepts in anger. The two are polar opposites in terms of personality and everything and they clash, but as they take lessons every day, they work hard together and gradually close the gap. Then, Suzuki gradually realizes that he is starting to be attracted to Sugiki.
If you enjoy watching Yutaka's expressive face- which is to say Inukai Atsuhiro's wonderful acting - the Zettai BL specials are all must-watch! His beautiful face transforms to reflect all the different aspects of obliviousness, confusion and ultimately acceptance. The tone of the two series are very different but both have a warm, gentle center and make you fall in love with Inukai.
Mutsuki Kishida and Shoko are in a marriage of convenience. Their arranged marriage was largely to satisfy their parental wishes and the general Japanese society at large. Mitsuki is a well respected doctor, while Shoko does translation work. What most people don't know is that Mitsuki is gay and even has a boyfriend named Kon that Shoko is aware of. Meanwhile, Shoko has problems of her own and teeters on alcoholism. Strangely enough affection occurs between the two ...
