Both dramas are japanese BLs adapted from mangas where the story takes place in school.
Based on the source material both dramas has complex characters which were shaped and influenced by the life experiences they have as kids.
Based on the source material both dramas has complex characters which were shaped and influenced by the life experiences they have as kids.
Takara and Kiyoi are similar in the way that they hide their feelings away- and fully tell them when they feel as if their love will be taken from them (sorry that's a bit sad)
Both portray a submissive-dominant, master/servant relationship. The leads from both shows are flawed individuals who are not great at communicating their feelings to each other.
I'm pretty sure you've all already watched season 1 since you're watching season 2 but why not put it here.
Someone might actually be thinking of watching 2 before 1!
Someone might actually be thinking of watching 2 before 1!
They are both based off the same story except one is a series and the other is a movie to go after the series
Japanese
Boy's love
Live Adaptation
Hira Kazunari, a high school student who doesn't talk much, has no friends and belongs to the bottom of his class. The person he falls in love with at first sight is Kiyoi Sou. He is "The King" who doesn't hang out with anyone, is equally ruthless, and reigns at the top of the class. With the hope Sou will notice his presence, Kazunari serves him devotedly, running errands and buying lunch. But his faith in the absolute monarch gradually falls into lust.
Boy's love
Live Adaptation
Hira Kazunari, a high school student who doesn't talk much, has no friends and belongs to the bottom of his class. The person he falls in love with at first sight is Kiyoi Sou. He is "The King" who doesn't hang out with anyone, is equally ruthless, and reigns at the top of the class. With the hope Sou will notice his presence, Kazunari serves him devotedly, running errands and buying lunch. But his faith in the absolute monarch gradually falls into lust.
Hira Kazunari, a high school student who doesn't talk much, has no friends and belongs to the bottom of his class. The person he falls in love with at first sight is Kiyoi Sou. He is "The King" who doesn't hang out with anyone, is equally ruthless, and reigns at the top of the class. With the hope Sou will notice his presence, Kazunari serves him devotedly, running errands and buying lunch. But his faith in the absolute monarch gradually falls into lust.
Japanese bl adaptation
Japanese bl adaptation
Both series are BL stories about a student photographer who has a secret crush on the most popular boy in his school. Both have a comedic element but Utsukushii Kare does have a more dramatic tone whereas Secret Crush On You is on the lighter side.
japanese Bl, slice of life, high school age, one love sided at first. One ML has a bad experience coming out so he avoids love until he meets the 2ML who is sweet loving and caring.
Though different setup and plot, both are BL and give a similar vibe. Initially, the ML doesn't speak up liking the other ML and keeps to himself
One of the best worshipping romance done right. Mamoru and Hira both worship their crush and keep a distance because they can't handle their feeling which caused misunderstanding.
Trust the Japanese to get down to the nitty gritty themes: dark undercurrents, obsession turning to lust, great acting - not this manga adaptation kind of overdramatisation- slow paced, open ending.
Definitely not straightforward and fluffy and but a very real and relatable piece of work. Even though the settings are quite different, the overall realistic and problematic vibe is the same.
