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I SHOULD HAVE FINISHED I KNOW
I loved it. The chemistry between the two leads was amazing even before they started dating and being lovely dovey. I forgot her name but the girl that the guy first liked is the best!!!! I loved her and I was actually interested in her story with the guy she actually liked. The ost of this song was randomly stuck in my head during the math exam??? i think it gave me good luck becwuse i got a full score on it. Anyways, this is one of the best Japanese bls with healthy relationships and fluffy scenesWas this review helpful to you?
Refreshing to watch
The cast was really good and a new story. They really picked the right casts as they resembles what's in the manga. I've read the manga but still I wanna complete this series and still excited about the plot of the story. The active was also on point. They are really good actors. I just wish that the story will not b e ruined but so far, they are really making a good job on this. I'm so excited and can't wait to watch new episode every week. So funny as I have a new series that I get excited on after Cherry Magic which is really good as well.Was this review helpful to you?
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Delightful BromCom Avoids Most of the Worst BL Cliches
There' s a lot to like here. The pacing is even and each episode offers new surprises while avoiding most of the worst BL cliches. Special recognition should be given to the inspirational camp sequence where teaching the students that cooperation is superior to competition wins the game. Bravo! The main plot where two more or less straight dudes accidentally think the other has a bromantic interest in him is an interesting premise. We've seen this where one guy has the wrong impression but I don't think I've ever seen BOTH share the misconception. Later, of course, they become attracted to each other. Despite the promising plot, I found the main characters, Aoki and Ida a bit stiff and dull. Aoki plays a bit into the Y-drama effeminate male stereotype while Ida is mostly bland and two-dimensional -- but, on the plus side, Ida isn't the abusive, closeted gay cliche. The question of what two dudes do on a date is asked over and over again, but we never get a really good answer. Instead we get repetitive series of misunderstandings followed by apology scenes, which gets a bit tiresome. The intertwined double love triangles Aoki-Hashimoto-Ida-Aida/Akkun is nicely rendered here, so we never feel like we've left the main story for a side plot. I can't fault the lead actors, who are clearly doing their best with rather dull character development. But don't let my overall rating discourage you from watching this light BromCom. There was a lot of potential here that was not fully developed.Was this review helpful to you?
+ The actors do a great job! I like their acting and it's fitting to the character they play. Although Ida looks a bit too old for a Highschooler sometimes, but who cares lol. He plays a calm and distantly dude and Aoki calls him Grandpa a few times, so it's good. :'D
+ The group of friends is my favorite I've seen in a show so far. They are attentive, caring, supporting af and funny. I just love this!
+ Although the show is pretty much build up on misunderstandings (which I usually don't like because it's often frustrating) it doesn't get boring or frustrating. It's really fun to watch! At first I was like "Ugh, please don't!" but after I realized, that they don't use this to drag the show in an unnecessary way, I really liked it! The pace is fantastic!
+ Hashimoto is BY FAR the coolest female character in BL History ever. For real. She is absolutely perfect and I adore her!
+ Toyoda and Akkun are also super cool best friends! Although Toyodas advices are more helpful... :'D
+ They address important topics! Like homophobia or the anxiety about what other people will think about the same gender relationship.
+ It really shows what is needed to have a good relationship, but also with which struggles teenagers have to fight. Not only in a gay relationship, but in life in general. I didn't expect this deepness in this drama, but I was pleasently surprised by it and enjoyed it much!
+ The two leads are really different, but also similar when it comes to caring about each other's feelings and making e/o happy. We get a lot of inner monologue from Aoki, and a few from Ida, and it was really helpful to understand Ida's feelings and thoughts.
+ The soundtrack is ABSOLUTELY catchy. I am so mad that this is not on Amazon music LMAO but I love the song "Ubu Love" by Naniwa Danshi (Aokis actor is part of the group, while Ida's actor is part of Snow Man, who also sing a track for this show! Both songs are great and so fitting for the story!)
It's really rare that there is nothing much to crizice for me in a drama. But..after a long road of (more or les) disappointing dramas...I have finally found a gem again! Really... There was not a single episode where I had a thought of being bored, annoyed, frustrated, loosing interest or whatsoever. Every episode got me hooked. I was so into the story and the characters, because literally every character is just likeable. There is not a single character where you would wish they would just disappear.
The only thing that doesn't sit with me right is: there is no kiss. Overall it didn't really bother me, but I know a lot of people critize a BL without a kiss and I can understand it. It tells a lot about how homosexuality is handled, because if this would've been a straight couple, there would've been a kiss probably. Sooo i took half a star off it. Just because they talked so much about the next step and it would've been perfect, if they would've reached this next step at the end.
I hesitated to start this drama for such a long time, because the synopsis sounded a bit boring. But after watching randomly a short on YouTube about it, I was catched and started it immediately. And lemme tell you; I don't regret a single second I spent on this drama. It's so lovely, cute and heartwarming and the only thing I kinda regret is, that I didn't watch it earlier.
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A series that makes you feel like a warm hug.
I have binged watched the whole series more than 7 times and let me tell you, I always feel same the way I felt when I watched it first time.The story, the characters everything just fits perfectly like puzzle pieces in place.
Aoki's character is like a 10 year old. Trying to figure out his feelings and being courages enough to face it. Whereas Ida is guy who wasn't a social person but was taken aback by the situation. The story revolves perfectly around on how Aoki and Ida's relationship changes and how they evolve.
Short series with the perfect amount of episodes just made to feel like a cup of hot chocolate in winters.
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Funny and fully embracing you
These 10 episodes made me forget my life responsibilities and bury myself into the paranoia driven world of Aoki. And I was happy about it.Aoki as a character was so funny and his extreme expressions fit the character so well. Chemistry between Ida and Aoki did leave things to be desired, but that did not interrupt my enjoyment of Aoki's antics about his first time love. Or in general the atmosphere that the drama created: of friendship, of acceptance and reliability amongst each other. I noticed that the time was passing while watching this drama, and realized how wonderful it is to be young, that is, younger. There is certain innocence that marks that age of exploration.
The premise about the eraser causing misunderstanding was great. The way the main initiating event also tied in the story of Aida and Hashimoto (side characters) was lovely. I liked both Aida and Hashimoto as characters and rooted for both of their happiness throughout the show.
It is very heartwarming drama. It reminds me of coming of age gems like 'When I fly towards you' and "Weightlifting Fairy". Also I have noticed for 2021, it did not age badly. It is just right.
I have to say Japanese bl dramas do not have a high record in my watch history. I seem to either have poor choices or the way they explore tropes does not fit my preference. However, this one was wonderful. And it left me with warm and fuzzy feelings. Absolute recommend.
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Really really enjoyable - but had some 'wtf' moments
I started watching this one back in October, left it on-hold for three months, and finally finished it. LessgoThe good
- Aoki is an adorable protagonist. He's quite quirky, and the actor who plays him can border on too over-the-top sometimes, but he's so cute and sells it amazingly well. His performance is very funny and animated, I really liked it. He's also incredibly kind, and thoughtful (almost paranoic lol), and always looks out for others over his own well-being. He treats women with RESPECT (love him for that), he's hard working, upbeat and so likeable overall. I want to be friends with him so bad
- Hashimoto is also a godsend. What a great friend oh my god, I love her, I'm obsessed - she was always encouraging Aoki, while dealing with her own feelings, and was super nice to everyone without being a pushover (honestly, those slaps had me fucking dying. She's a queen).
- In that same vein, Aoki and Hashimoto's friendship is everything I want in this life. They are so relatable, add me to their groupchat please.
- Hashimoto and Aida's relationship - I am obsessed. At one point I liked them more than the main couple, can you believe that? It's just so natural and banter-y and they tease each other so much and it's so fun to watch.
- Aoki in a dress and a wig. Need I say more? Bro was looking drop-dead gorgeous
The 'wtf'
- Ida's character is kind of... all over the place. He's not connected to his emotions at all, which is *fine* (he could be ace, for all we know), but the way he leads Aoki on at the beginning is not nice. If you're not sure about how you feel about a person, don't date them to see if you find out - that's so cruel, even if you don't intend it to be. I think him and Aoki needed to communicate more, they are very different and that causes multiple misunderstandings throughout the series (the hand-touching, for example).
- Them breaking up in the last episode was just not it. Or, at least, if you want me to ship them and want them together. From what I saw, Aoki was way too paranoid in their relationship and Ida was too nonchalant, there was a gap there and they weren't seeing each other's perspectives. I agree with Aoki that they weren't even dating, he was right to be upset about that - as I've mentioned, you do not date people just because you 'might' like them.
- They forgave the homophobic teacher way too fast. I'm not a violent person, so the way his drunk ass would have gone flying into the river or the nearest dumpster if I were there is kind of out of character for me. But oh well. Have fun drowning I guess
There's some amazing episodes in this series. The first two were incredible, so so funny, definitely a must watch. The rest are kind of a gamble. Who would've thought that the relationship would be my least favorite aspect of the series?
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A well acted feel good with a decent storyline.
This series is full of cute misunderstandings which are dealt with really well. The characters are all adorable, and the romance in this series is very innocent and sweet. They slowly learn how to communicate and deal with everything between themselves. It has a happy ending for everyone, so has great rewatch value as well.I love that the characters playing this show act with all their emotions, and although it may feel that it's overreaction, it's a great copy from the manga!
It's a feel good series I highly recommend.
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Embarrassing In a Good Way
This show is so positive and heartwarming! The plot is great. I mean, this guy thinking you have a crush on him when you're tryna help out your 'friend who does'? It's a great story and the actors Michieda and Meguro play it very well.Michieda's over the top expressions really top this off. It can be cringe but it's funny and to be honest, with all the embarrassing stuff he goes through, he has appropriate reactions. Ida's chill personality is portrayed very well by Meguro. He's super cool and definitely the right guy to play this character. I mean, just compare him to the manga - a spitting image! Don't get me started on his dog, how adorable!
I love everything about this show, it's such a vibe. The friendship with other characters aswell and how they develop their own relationships is lovely to watch.
There's nothing you can go wrong with when watching My Love Mix-Up!
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Even though I’ve seen this two times I am still in love with it
This is definitely one of the most cutest dramas on earth! I loved each second of it and even if you didn’t read the manga it felt like you didn’t need too because you basically watched it. Each character had their own unique differences and were all amazing in their own way. Aoki is so cute and funny and I literally want to be him because of how amazing he is. Also I’m just saying I may apply that eraser hack into my life if it’s actually true. I’m just gonna say there may be spoilers ahead so be aware.It was a very nice and not confusing plot like most BL dramas, but of course it’s a school plot drama. The whole plot is basically Aoki is a high schooler and he has a best friend which is Hashimoto and they both basically complete each other. One day they have a test and Aoki forgets his eraser and he asks one from Hashimoto and she lets him borrow an eraser at the same time Aoki has a crush on her, but when he sees something written on an eraser it’s a name of one of their classmates named Ida and Aoki gets startled and drops the eraser on the ground and the person who sits in front of him is Ida and he sees the eraser and gives it to Aoki, but does a double take because he saw his name on it and asked if it was his, so Aoki had to lie for the sake of Hashimoto and said it’s his so Ida thought that Aoki likes him. Over time Ida starts paying a whole lot of attention to Aoki and Aoki tries to get Hashimoto be with Ida all the time and Aida keeps butting in all the time, but while that happens Aoki starts to develop feelings for Ida instead. The class also had to do a performance of Cinderella and Aoki, Aida, Hashimoto, and Ida were going to do props and sets until the two main class leads got sick and had to drop out of the show and Ida was the prince and Hashimoto was Cinderella, but Hashimoto has stage fright and begged to not do it so Aoki stole Cinderella and while everyone laughed the four of them were happy that Aoki did something so kind. On the day of the show they ate it up except for Aoki slipping and Ida catching him and Aoki got mad and walked out and forgot to leave his shoe so he threw it at Ida which was so funny, but Aoki did get a lot of hate because of that and was called very homophobic comments, but Ida did stand up for him.
On the day on the camping trip they have to get their own food that’s in the mountains somewhere, but since both Aoki and Hashimoto hate bugs they end up only getting one item and in the end Ida ends up sharing with Aoki and Hashimoto, the following night Aoki and Ida hang out and they ended up falling down the hill and while Aoki woke up Ida wasn’t moving so he thought he was never gonna wake up so Aoki started to cry and say that he will never forget him, but Ida woke up and laughed at Aoki for overreacting. Overtime from them tutoring each other and sitting near each other they both end up having feelings for each other, and Aoki at the same time as Hashimoto said their feelings about who they liked and once Aoki realized it wasn’t Ida, but Aida instead he was relieved, but also surprised, after that they ended up dating and although they had one break they got back together and were absolutely adorable. Also Hashimoto was a baddie for slapping Aida for talking bad about Aoki. Even though this show didn’t have any kisses it was actually so amazing and were better than shows that need the kiss scenes. My favorite part of this show was when they were in a school camping trip and when it was the Cinderella play it was so adorable. I definitely recommend this show because it’s a must watch!
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I've never been so happy that "miscommunication" is the foundation of the drama's conflict!
The plot of this drama is truly exceptional. It breaks away from the typical predictable high school love story and offers a fresh perspective while still maintaining the sweet and innocent essence of young love. The pacing is just right, neither dragged out nor rushed, and the story unfolds with perfect consistency. Unlike other stories where unspoken feelings lead to prolonged tension, this drama avoids that trope, making for a much more enjoyable to watch.Although Japanese BL miscommunication is a common issue, Aoki and Ida's relationship stands out because they manage to avoid this pitfall. While they do have occasional disagreements, these conflicts stem from their struggle to comprehend their newfound emotions rather than from any lack of communication. This unique approach adds depth to their characters and makes their story all the more compelling.
I appreciate the inclusion of the secondary storylines involving Aida and Hashimoto as supporting characters. Their presence adds a sense of wholesomeness to the overall story. Furthermore, I admire the writer's decision not to portray Hashimoto as the typical third-wheel character, which is a refreshing departure from the overused trope often seen in similar stories. This choice contributes to the unique and engaging nature of the storytelling.
The casting for the characters in the show is truly exceptional. Michieda Shunsuke's portrayal of Aoki is nothing short of brilliant. He effortlessly embodies the goofy, funny, clumsy, and kind aspects of the character, while also delivering the sincere, strong, mindful, and considerate traits with great skill. His acting is consistently top-notch, and I couldn't find a single scene where his performance felt anything less than genuine. Additionally, Maguro Ren deserves praise for his portrayal of the inexperienced first-time lover, as he brings the character to life with remarkable authenticity, drawing the audience into the story.
I commend the production team for their ability to portray various scenes in different locations, which keeps viewers engaged and eager for the next episodes. Additionally, the background music is a perfect complement to the story. The carefully curated OST enhances the drama and is well-suited to the overall narrative. This attention to detail adds depth and richness to the viewing experience.
Overall, this drama is a must-watch for anyone looking for a fresh take on young love and a well-executed plot.
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