ah I cried at almost every ep
ah I cried at almost every ep (not cuz of sad things but cuz it was so relatable, it's a good kind of cry ) The amount of kindness was so touching. I grew so found of them. Also honestly who wouldn't fall for Ruji-kun he is diligent, kind and understandings. I loved both mains first cuz I could relate with Amane so much but also Ruji's kindness melted my heart. I got attached to them in just 5 Ep I honestly wish this was like 30ep long and that we could follow more along their journey.The story is very well done, it's rlly refreshing and heartwarming I was rlly touched. They made the story so intresting without using any clichés or toxic shit. I liked how honest they were and that they communicated clearly. The scenery was beautiful. Def will rewatch this in the futire when I feel down or need some comfort.
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ARTE.
Eu simplesmente AMEI. Tudo nesse BL é bom, a fotografia, enredo, personagens, TUDO. Eu simplesmente amo o Ryuji, um dos meus personagens favoritos. Ele é tão maduro e soube se comunicar com Amane sobre a declaração de seus sentimentos, simplesmente adoro ele. Amane é tão querido, mas com um passado triste, eu entendo TANTO ele, por querer se moldar a seu convívio social para não ser julgado, eu o entendo demais. Enfim, tudo nessa série é perfeito, e eu considero-a como o meu conforto.Was this review helpful to you?
Už podruhé Enoshima, malý poutní a turistický ostrov, jež navštíví ročně několik milionů návštěvníků a který je součástí půlmilionového japonského města Fudžisawa, a to je součástí Velkého Tokia, největší aglomerace světa. Poprvé na tomto krásném místě se rozvíjí příběh seriálu His: Koisuru Tsumori Nante Nakatta (2019), který je skvělý tak, že ještě malinko u mě přebije tento pěkný, jednoduchý a upřímný seriál a dvou čistých duších, který jsem si schválně vybral pro jeho kratší stopáž a chtěl jsem si oddechnout. To vyznání lásky, přitažlivosti, bylo "japonské" až na půdu, tak stroze a toporně milé, až mi vykouzlilo úsměv na tváři. A protože His: Koisiru ... jsem hodnotil 9.5, tak tento miloučký seroš hodnotím také vysoko, 8.8
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A beautiful short series about teenagers high school love; left me wanting more
The whole thing was very soothing to the eye, this be what reviewers say "realistic" cause it talks about the struggle of a gay teen in a society that is not open-minded then meeting a person who is open-minded cause not everyone is the same even if there's a majority, someone out there will understand. So refreshing to see a bl made in japan that is not about being in-doubt when in a same-gender attraction or relationship and wanting to become "normal", this series finally went out of their way to put this out and get the stereotypes away.Whole cast & film was *chef's kiss* beautiful! it was not hard for the eyes to take, don't have scenarios that makes me wanna keep pausing to take a moment to either get my anger out or stay away from the second-hand embarrassment. lol the only thing that was bad is that it only consists of 5 episodes, I really wish for a continuation cause there's a lot of things that they haven't figured out yet!!
What I like about the series:
1. True Love(?) - they say a lot that love at first sight is real but in here it definitely shows the cliche of it, showing Amane first seeing Ryuji as his type and someone to sleep with. No one can fall in love that fast, it's really quite the lustful thought that puts the interest first when it comes to "love at first sight". Progressively, him spending a lot of time together with Ryuji actually made his like turn to love, it was understandable cause I would also fall in love from the way Ryuji treats Amane, he was seriously just someone who understands and you can trust would be there for you till the end from the way he always reassures Amane to stop putting-on a fake smile that only hurts himself and not judging him cause he's gay. The same goes for the way Amane treats Ryuji, he lifted the pressure and pushes him to become a better person of himself when he made sure to not worry anymore about his dad and helping him with studying. They complimented each other well.
2. Nothing forced - The chemistry was very good but not that much, it's very understandable since they did give me friends vibes but not till the end, I think it was on purpose since Ryuji didn't see Amane the way Amane does at first until the end. Even without that much intimate scenes, their chemistry carried the show. No awkward interactions or second-hand embarrassment.
3. Relatable - Amane's struggles as a gay teenager is soo relatable! it's very hard to trust anyone cause of judgement so we put on something to hide it which amane does by joking about it all the time
What I don't like about the series:
1. Purpose - Some things that are there were there but like for what purpose? Amane's side guy who he sleeps with didn't become anything till the end other than being Amane's fulfillment when it comes to being lonely for being gay. Amane's grandmother is just his caretaker nothing else, shouldve shown what she and ryuji talked about while amane was sick and ryuji's family, which ik the purpose was because amane's family is broken it welcomed him to another home but like hello?? it's ryuji's first time bringing someone over and talking about them a lot but they had like 0 idea about the possibility that he might be liking amane but i guess if it's a girl then they would've. I wished these characters had like a role or play when it comes to their love life if there's a second season.
2. Ending - it really do just ended with their first day being together.. I wanted to see more like the shyness and first time going out and things to do as a a couple and maybe.. their way to become a stronger couple by getting through their judgemental society and to see if their family would accept their relationship.
3. Sexuality - One thing that didn't sit right with me is that Ryuji only accepted the confession cause he thinks it's okay if it's Amane, it's giving "I don't have interest in anyone but you" which is cringy lol. It's another reason why I want another season cause Ryuji hasn't fully looked to Amane as someone he would sleep with- not that it's important but yk it kinda is, it's like he hasn't fully "loved" him yet as much as Amane loves him. Also seems like he hasn't figured out his sexuality since he had no interest maybe on any guy or it's just amane at first then progressively liked him, there's no background about it which makes me question if he's willing to sacrifice everything for him.
I really love this series and really wishing for a continuation cause that was sooo short!!!!!
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Warm and earnest, short summer BL
A story between an earnest Enoshima local and a bubbly transfer student. This BL is rather short but it achieves everything it needed to. The pacing is good and all of the screen time is focused on the couple. The setting is enoshima, which felt personally enjoyable to me since I have been there and I was able to combine this BL with my own memories.I am giving this a high rating simply for the enjoyability of it. While there are minimal skinship scenes and the kissing scene is a bit lacking, it is commendable how well the actors and team were able to convey deep and relatable characters and the forming of the bond between the two in the short 5 episodes. I recommend this BL. It is short and sweet and I dont have any gripes about it to lower the rating, other than comparing it with all the other amazing Japanese BLs out there. Enjoy!
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I'm glad I watched it. It's a very sweet story. I stared watching this hoping the same. A very light and calming ending.
If you are looking for a refreshing series go for it.
Actors have done a good job. I personally feel that they have done justice to role. A high school romance.
The only drawback is that the series ends very suddenly. It leaves you wanting for more or may be this is the intension of the writer or production team.
But I wish that they would have written it for at least 8 episodes.
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Story of two people whose Friendship becomes love.
Short series. Only 5 eps. Story of 2 nornal High School Students whose friendship turns to love. They are not rich, live in a big house,are the heir to a large corporation, or drive fancy cars. After Amane tells Ryuji he loves him, Ryuji asks for time to decide his feelings. He gives his answer near the end of Ep. 5, but you can easily guess his answer, when they meet at the Festival at the end of the Summer. They have very good chemistry & are convincing as 2 normal students who fall in love..Was this review helpful to you?
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Simple, sweet, and lighthearted
A simple story about a boy who had a crush on another and fell in love as they got closer and became friends. There's a little backstory about Amane as to why he acts like that. I understand Ryuji's struggle to express himself and how he feels.I like how Ryuji handled Amane's confession. He takes the confession seriously and gives it a lot of careful consideration. He never ran away and always took Amane seriously and listened to him. They have good communication and no misunderstandings throughout the series. Their love story is so simple yet lovable.
The actors did a great job portraying their characters. I'll definitely be rewatching this.
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sweet but boring
i watched cuz everyone would recommend but it was a disappointment.first of all i feel that everything happened too fast and the story was really predictable. i mean, amane didn’t want to fall in love but he fell for the very first boy who crossed his path(?
besides, i didn’t notice an actual development in the main character, ik he’s facing the challenges of accepting his sexuality but that’s all, he doesn’t have any other problems that getting the boy he wants who happens to be a lovely guy
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Deceptively simple, but astoundingly mature and nuanced!
I was so surprised to see something jump to the top of BL rated dramas on MDL after what has felt like a year (2023) of less than great BL productions, but after watching it I believe it deserves the accolades. I’ve always gravitated to the BL dramas that prioritize a sense of realism and emotional heft, over the shenanigans and illogical misunderstandings that many BLs try to pass off as legitimate plot points. Kimi to Nara Koi wo Shite Mite mo stands head to toe with many of my favorite BLs, like Eien no Kinou, Fujoshi, Ukkari Gei ni Kokuru, Gameboys, I Told Sunset About You, Like in the Movies, More Than Words, Otto No Otto, Bokura no Shokutaku, The Eighth Sense, Mood Indigo, Kinou Nani Tabeta?, and Blueming. So if you like any of those, you will likely also enjoy this. The plot of Kimi to Nara Koi wo Shite Mite mo seems very simple, but hidden inside is a very relatable story, engaging characters, plot tension that emanates from believable human emotions. This show made me tear up (happy tears) many times. It’s incredibly refreshing to see characters be so honest with themselves about what they want. The drama hinges on actual human desires, without any “gotchas” like the forced under-explained misinterpretations and missed connections that many BL dramas unfortunately rely on as plot devices. this show was incredibly well written, and well acted. My only criticism of the may be that it might be slightly unbelievable that these two high school students would be able to communicate with such maturity. A bonus of this show is the amazing theme song, and closing credits song, which both perfectly convey the emotions of this series. I’ve watched over 150 BL dramas and this was one of the best!Was this review helpful to you?
Short drama per gli amanti delle BL e in cerca di una delicata, bella, ventata di freschezza
Della durata più simile a un film che a una serie, questo short drama composto da 5 episodi di 25 minuti circa l'uno porta in scena una storia dolce, pulita e delicata. Nel panorama delle BL, dove quelle tailandesi puntano alle scene fisiche, quelle cinesi si travestono da BRomance per via della censura e quelle giapponesi sembrano sempre un po' caratterizzate da una conversazione ridotta all'osso, questo drama mostra la voglia di parlare, di parlare dei sentimenti.Paradossalmente, l'unico accenno - sottinteso - all'aspetto sessuale è in apertura, quasi a rimarcare che per Amane non rappresenta in sè un problema. La sua difficoltà è legata alle emozioni, ai sentimenti, al timore di non essere accettato, paura legata a un vissuto che lo porta a reagire quasi al contrario, dichiarando apertamente a Ryuji di essere interessato ai ragazzi, ma facendolo con una disinvoltura, quasi una superficialità, che è solo di facciata: se si tratta una questione come fosse di poco conto, non si rischia di esserne feriti.
Amane infatti non era alla ricerca di un sentimento, limitare tutto al piano fisico è ciò che ha sempre fatto "perchè più semplice per lui". Poi però inizia a provare un sentimento genuino nei confronti di Ryuji, sentimento che cresce e che lo spiazza, perchè si sente come se stesse camminando su un terreno minato.
Dall'altro canto, Ryuji ha sempre vissuto dando la priorità alle questioni di famiglia, quasi annullando la sua individualità. Quando Amane si dichiara interessato a lui, non lo incoraggia nè lo respinge, quasi davvero non si fosse mai nemmeno posto la questione dell'innamorarsi in vita sua. Se Amane non ha il coraggio di amare, Ryuji non si è mai concesso di amare qualcuno, di prendere del tempo per sè stesso. Il suo personaggio è quello che evolve maggiormente, poichè alla riscoperta di un'identità - orientamento sessuale compreso - che era rimasta latente, in secondo piano. In tutto questo, la comunicazione tra i due non viene meno, le confidenze sono preziose ed è come vederli appoggiarsi l'uno all'altro mentre ciascuno di loro percorre il proprio sentiero, superando ostacoli più o meno noti, ciascuno con i propri tempi e le proprie difficoltà, verso un punto che - forse - troverà congiunzione tra questi due viaggi individuali ma non in solitudine.
INIZIO SPOILER!
Ovviamente il punto di convergenza sul finale c'è, nei giusti tempi - il lasso temporale aiuta la credibilità - e con un accenno di effusioni di una dolcezza e delicatezza estrema.
FINE SPOILER!
Una precisazione: non ci sono sostanzialmente personaggi secondari o altri sviluppi di trama paralleli, il cast - un po' come in "My personal weatherman" è davvero ridotto all'osso, per cui quasi tutte le scene sono dedicate a uno dei due o ad entrambi. Gli altri attori sono poco più che delle comparse.
Se proprio devo muovere una piccola critica, sono rimasta un poco infastidita da molte esternazioni stupite di Amame, più simili a delle grida che a delle esclamazioni.
Concludendo, un drama breve ma di valore, consigliato a tutti gli amanti del genere BL che non disdegnano una sana ventata di freschezza.
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no puede ser más olvidable
me aburrí desde el episodio 2 y para ser una serie de 5 episodios con una duración de 20 minutos cada uno, dice demasiado sobre lo mucho que me aburrió ver esto 😭😭😭creí que sería una serie tipo escolar/adolescente más inocente y muy tranquila, con los personajes principales siendo todos tiernos y enamorados pero aunque es así, no lo sentí tanto ¿?
me pareció extraño que el personaje de amane se enredara con hombres mayores, creí que la serie era sobre personajes mayores de edad/estudiantes de universidad cuando ví el poster, pero resulta que son estudiantes de preparatoria y solo son adolescentes...
entonces por qué ponen que amane se acuesta con hombres más viejos ???? japón y su apología a la p3dofili4, que novedad
pensé en terminarla pero me molesta obligarme a terminar las cosas que me aburren y no hay motivo para seguirla viendo
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