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The main leads are so cute together. I love how Kurosawa is so patient and understanding of Adachi - seriously we need more BL leads like him! The actor who played Adachi really stood out for me. He portrayed the 30 y/o awkward virgin in the most adorkable way.I have watched a couple of series with mind reading as a plot device but this one is something new for a BL series so I'm eating this up.
I was not very fond of the second couple. I just didn't like the way Tsuge's actor portrays his 30 y/o virgin character (I guess he was meant to act as the funny side character). I would've never thought that the turning point of the entire series will be Tsuge's "Your heart has nothing to do with magic. In the end, it is up to you to decide what to do" line. YES I REALLY AGREE TO THIS.
It was really cute and fluffy short series. No other conflict on the storyline. I liked it. It's worth the watch!
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Best of the best heartwarming series!
I love every character in this series. There’s no unnecessary villain or toxic love triangle. They’re just kind-hearted and sweet human beings. And Kurosawa is the greenest forest ever!I enjoyed the chemistry between Kurosawa and Adachi in this live-action series more than in the anime, which I watched recently. Adachi is such a cutie, and Kurosawa’s eyes and smile when he looks at Adachi just melted my heart. Also, Fujisaki-san is such a living angel! I love her character in this live action much more than in the anime. Her character is much deeper in this series.
The only thing is that I wish there were more intimate scenes between the characters, but it’s understandable in a live-action series and I’m satisfied enough. The second couple’s chemistry feels a little forced too, compared to the anime, but it’s fine as the series isn’t focused on them. The main couple’s chemistry is just top-notch!
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Y'all should realise it isn't really the best series
alright, this review shouldn't be read unless you have watch the whole series.I don't really know if this is me but have y'all ever wonder why, how and when Adachi fell in with Kurosawa?? All the time he felt insecure or gain some confidence or tried hard pleasing Kurosawa because Kurosawa helping him is always slick? Like that love confession from Adachi to Kurosawa was nothing but pity. As I said, he started to think that he likes Kurosawa because he was just trying to please him, favour him back. There wasn't a single scene of him actually thinking that he is falling for Kurosawa. Now, Kurosawa. Man y'all sugarcoat him too much.
ok in episode 3 at the end of the episode, are y'all not gonna question why he attempted kissing Adachi?? Adachi literally thanked him for not doing it plus comforted him that he didn't hate it and he thought that he got the consent of doing the dare he was told to do so by those collegues ??
Importantly, why he never even thought of asking Adachi about that love confession? Like was he that crazy for him that he got a confession from his 7 years old crush and he'll take it??? Without even thinking once about it?
ISTG THE BREAK UP WAS STUPID. LIKE ADACHI GETS TO KNOW KUROSAWA'S SURPRISES FOR HIM SO HE DONT WANT TO GO OUT WITH ANYMORE (BASICALLY HE CANT USE HIS POWERS PROPERLY Y'ALL)
just saying I used to love the series but I dont even know why
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Adachi Kiyoshi (Akaso Eiji) is an introverted and awkward 29-year-old virgin, whose life ticks over to 30 with little fanfare and even less action on the romance front. Adachi’s singledom comes mostly from his outsider status: he can’t imagine that someone would be interested in him and wouldn’t know what to do about it if they were.
As Adachi enters the first day of his 30s, he discovers an old-wive’s tale about 30-year-old virgins is true – they gain magical powers! In his case it’s telepathy and he soon discovers that the attractive, confident and successful Kurosawa Yuichi (Machida Keita) is not only attracted to him but almost obsessively so.
Can Adachi find the courage to pursue love now that he knows he can? Or will his lack of confidence get in the way?
I think what I like the most about Cherry Magic is that it’s a simple little show with a nice message (be brave in love!) but also that it celebrates empathy, understanding and the need to be open and honest about our feelings in a world where we can't read somebody's mind. And while the show is quite simple and straightforward, it's a very enjoyable and extremely bingeable watch.
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A hilarious and poignant rom-com with a dash of the supernatural.
A hilarious and poignant rom-com with a dash of the supernatural. A selfless devoted love confronts a good natured guy suffering from indecisiveness and low self esteem. But being loved and supported so completely helps him grow as a person. He gradually becomes courageous enough to break out of his cocoon and confront his own true feelings. A serious story presented in a hilarious manner, which is actually quite difficult.I love how sensitively the director portrays the persistent nature of low self esteem. There is this scene where the character realizes that he is the center of attention and everyone around actually has feelings for him, but instead of thinking of himself as a stud, he still manages to find flaws with himself.
Looking forward to a happy ending. Don't miss it if you are bl fan and tuck it in the bookmark section to watch it again in future. Will bring a smile on your face on a sad day!
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Probably the best live action japanese comedies from a manga
Its hard not to give this a 10 across the board because the show is just lighthearted fun. The writing is excellent and far outshines most other Japanese comedies that came from a manga (I'm guessing this is from a bl manga comedy because of the absurd story premise). It is funny and the main story so far has not veered into cringe comedy, which I greatly appreciate. The secondary character and secondary storyline does veer into painfully cringe worthy behavior but the character is aware that he is acting link an idiot and questioning his own behavior and that saves it from being too painful i think, and gives a little more empathy for the character. I honestly have been totally unaware of the music because i was so wrapped up in the story, which is oddly compelling. I started watching with supper and ended up watching all available episodes that night. I wish I'd seen more comedies like this. Most manga storylines seem to translate well into anime, but look painful played as a drama. This shows that if done carefully, even a ridiculously absurd story can be made into an excellent and fun live action drama. Its funny and charming.Was this review helpful to you?
- A sees B as a hero, respects him, thinks B is amazing.
- B is crazy about A
- A has self-esteem issues, is also shy
- B encourages A to do things
- A thinks lowly of himself/herself, but actually many people is there to support him/her
- B may be the sun, but A is someone we need to protect at all cost
I love A, my adopted baby <3
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Why u should watch ?
Why u should watch this series because simply its different from other BL series. cherry magic will be one of the best BL series of 2020. so don't think much about it and give it a try. u wont regret it. The little magic things in this series is very important. the production acting direction and story every thing is on point. I don't like Japanese live action basically I never tried their live action. I like more their anime. but this the praising level is high from other people so tried and I gave a try now I am writing my life's first review so try it.Was this review helpful to you?
Enjoyed it a lot
Kurosawa and Adachi, such a cute couple not to mention such eye candies :-)Machida Keita and Akaso Eiji portrayed their characters really well - the cool Kurosawa and adorkable Adachi. Kurosawa’s subtle happy face whenever Adaji is the first to initiate was so cute, the little expressions conveys his feelings.
The drama was focused on their love story, from the surprised discovery to their promise to be together. There was some drama mixed into all the cuteness which made the feelings more realistic.
I enjoyed the drama and am rooting for Kurosawa and Adachi’s happy ever after.
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Magical Touch
So this is the first JDrama that I have actually enjoyed.The storyline was pretty different then any normal BL, out of nowhere. Surprising us with its wholesome and refreshing original plotline. This is a story about an introverted sales man who was just going with the flow of life and not much caring about love thus stayed as a virgin. and it was also kind of funny, (wonder what what it would like to have that kind touch). I did find Adachi, kind of funny in a very cute way and, Kurosawa, and his intense crush on him, refreshing and extremely hilarious.
I like how Kurosawa always thinks of Adachi, and makes his first experiences in everything a special memory.
Adachi is someone we all can relate to especially us introverts. He looks down on himself, lacks confidence, and always gives up fighting for himself and others when needed., Where else Kurosawa is completely opposite of Adachi. He is an extrovert person and the most popular guy in the office. He is a perfectionist in whatever he does. However, when it comes to Adachi he loses his calms and his confidence wavers. All he wants is to stay beside Adachi and make him smile. Kurosawa will be happy and content as long as Adachi is happy and stay beside him even if as colleagues but that's going to change very soon though.
The best thing about this drama is that all the characters no matter how small or big their role is very much like real life. All of us can relate to them in our life personally.
My only downside to this drama is that we never got to see there first kiss and see the expression on Adachi or Kurosawa expressions, and this for me was a bit of let down, and after building up and seeing how each developed and what was going through each of there minds it would have been nice to see this.
Overall: For me, the character development was so good. Adachi overcoming his fear of losing his power and mingling with people, understanding people without his power showed huge character development! Finally, Kurosawa can have his sweet life with Adachi. A Cherry Magic effect indeed!!!
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No payoff. Seriously.
I understand everyone giving this 10/10 and all that but I have one major beef with this series, and it is a big one that I cannot get past.The ENTIRE PREMISE of this revolves around sex. It’s in the TITLE, for gods sake. And much as there are plenty of cutesy moments between the two male leads, we get virtually no payoff. Not even a Big Damn Kiss at the end. There are 12 episodes of this thing, are you not allowed to show even a whisper of them being intimate?? At least the Thai remake, for all its faults, had the usual “let’s get our tops off and do the horizontal mambo” scene; I felt it could have been better but it was something.
So take this for what it’s worth: I personally finished this series and immediately felt that I had wasted my time with it. It was a huge letdown and I bounced off it hard. Definitely not on the rewatch list. Read the other reviews and decide if it’s your thing or not. If you, like me, expect something resembling sex in a series that is literally based on whether a guy has had sex, then you are gonna be disappointed.
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My standard for Romance is ruined
Re-watched each ep more than a dozen of times (except ep11... too painful). Perfect casting, OST, story, comedy and romance. The chemistry btw Eiji and Eita <3, the secondary characters, the comedy, the little details... top notch. Super romantic, Kurosawa is a man to swoon for and Adachi a cutie to protect. I am a fan of MM romances where we have a man who loves to adore and take care of his loved one, and the other who deserves to be spoiled, so this was right up to my alley.People complain about the lack of skinship and that is homophobic... if words, actions and eyes that express love is not enough then I don't know what it is. I prefer a good storytelling than awkward kisses, and the story here was the most romantic I've seen in Asian dramas.
If I have to complain about one thing, it would be the actor who played Minato, but for his looks only. Because he looks like a teenager, Tsuge is the most hated :( I wish a different actor for Minato was chosen...
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