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Too short imho, but still cute.
That was refreshing and funny without being forced to be funny.I think a fourth episode would have helped, because it felt sometimes a bit rushed or at least 5 minutes more would have been a godsend. Also when they always talk about the "kissing scene", they should have played out exactly this scene as finale and not only hint it at the end of the credits.
Otherwise the two managers were hilarious and I felt in the first episode they have a more intimate connection, so really well done. Also the supporting cast did a very good job.
The story is more original compared to most, executed so brilliantly. I had laughs and some tears, so I can only recommand to binch watch this short series.
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Perfect!
This drama has everything, it is funny, romantic, the actors are handsome, the supporting cast is great, the length is just right and it is simply so entertaining! I thoroughly enjoyed this drama and hope to see more from the two leads. While there are only 3 episodes, the total runtime is around 2-3 hours which is similar to the usual 6 episodes of 20 minutes. I don't think they could have added more to increase the length of the drama, but I wouldn't complain if it was longer.This drama does feel quite anime/manga-like, which makes sense since many dramas are based on mangas. There have been other BLs that were very manga-like in their vibe in a more superficial meaning, but this one is simply enjoyable. I recommend you to watch this right now! Japan's streak on making great BLs is continuing :)
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It's a must!!
Wow, what a great show. I am in love with everything about it!!I don't think theres anything i disliked about it. Both MLs were incredible, these roles were made for them. The chemistry is chemistrying like crazy. Their inner voices/thoughts were freaking hilarious.
My favorite scene was definitely the birthday scene. I got a knot in my throat from wanting to cry. I don't think it could have come out any better. And let me take a moment to say how in love i was with the ML's eyes who played Hajime. That eye color was to die for. And when he smiled all the creases that formed around his eyes, oh em gee chef's kiss🫠.
And PLEASEEEE let me tell you who my favorite character was, it was the Assistant Producer. Omg she was effing beyond hilarious. Her exaggerated facial expressions, gestures, and body movements, especially when she would get excited had me dyyying🤣🤣. Although she only had a few lines and scenes, they were enough to make the show even better and enough for her to become my favorite character💛!!
Ahhhh Can't wait to watch Season 2!!
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ONE OF THE BEST JBL I’VE WATCHED ?
Even though this series is short, this is one of the best and most interesting series I've watched..The actors in this series are the best... the chemistry between the main roles is top, always make butterflies in my stomach..
btw the support role is also the best... very sporting...
Couldn't have asked for a betters cast..
Can't wait for I Became the Main Role of a BL Drama Season 2 🥹
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3 EPISODES ARE NOT ENOUGH!
BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen only have 3 episodes and it is really not enough!The story is all about Akafuji Yuichiro and Aoyanagi Hajime. Akafuji is a popular actor, while Aoyanagi was a child actor, been inactive, and came back on being an actor. Aoyanagi thought that Akafuji hates him, since he is so popular yet he needs to act with an unpopular actor like Aoyanagi. But the truth is that Akafuji cannot handle being with Aoyanagi for long, since he is a die hard stan of Aoyanagi. He cannot stand looking him in the eyes and being with him closely, since he is always becoming nervous.
The plot was so good and clear. The viewers can easily see the story of this series. I love how the mood of the BL series is different when they are showing the BL Drama that is being shot and the scene that is happening behind those shots. Since it only have 3 episodes, I felt like the series was compacted. The amount of scenes wherein they can expand more and the aspects that can be lengthened more was unfortunately not enlightened. Most importantly the part wherein they confessed their feelings to each other. What happened after that? I feel like there are many more in the story.
The acting and the casts themselves are so good. Each actor did their best and gave the best result in each of their characters. The main characters, Akafuki and Aoyanagi's acting are really spectacular, and their scenes together, the chemistry is really great. Also, the other side characters, most importantly the 2 managers. I want to highlight how good their bed scene is together even if we only saw a very short duration of it.
In totality, BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen, is really a great BL Series. I just wish that there would be more. Thankfully, there will be a season 2 (The reason also why I watched this series). A must watch series, so if you did not watch it yet, then you must watch it now already!
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BEST BL COMEDY
I didn't read the manga so I thought this would be a love-hate relationship. Because I thought Akafuji really hated Hajime at first, but it turns out he's a fan of Hajime. I think this is the best BL comedy I've ever watched, I always laugh when watching every episode. Their chemistry is very cute!!! Akafuji is very good and Hajime is very cute, I really like them.Too bad there are only 3 episodes. I hope this can be made into a season 2, I really miss them. I highly recommend this!!!! I think you can recommend this to people who don't watch BL, because I'm sure they will like the comedy!!
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A Hilarious Must Watch!
Skip the review and just watch it!!! Seriously!•❅✧❅✦ Review ✦❅✧❅•
BL Drama no Shuen is an amazing RomCom. While the premise isn’t exactly the most original out there, the chemistry of the actors, as well as their comedic timing is nice. Abe Alan, who plays Akafuji, is really an amazing RomCom actor. He can be serious and romantic, yet hilarious and aloof all at the same time, without going too overboard with the comedy. While many actors may have gone too far with the body humor, turning it into slapstick, Abe stops just short of that, so Akafuji feels so relatable and human.
Also, Akutsu, who plays Aoyanagi is also an amazing actor. He plays Aoyanagi, so that he is not too depressing to watch, yet is interesting enough to be curious about.
Lastly, as a RomCom there isn’t many smoky scenes, but the two managers really brough that to us. Dropping hints about their relationship, without revealing anything at all is cruel! All we know in that last scene they were both shirtless in bed and Yukari was definitely on top of Kijima. OMG!!! Reveal their relationship please!!!
•❅✧❅✦ Overall ✦❅✧❅•
BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen was very fun to watch. The plot was nice and both leads were very entertaining. I may have a bias towards Akafuji since he was the source of the comedy, but overall it was still a nice drama. Nothing too dramatic and serious, all just light-hearted love. Can’t wait for a spin off with the managers though.
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But like why didn't they kiss for real?
Absolutely loved this show! The was so cute and goofy but did really well at incorporating serious sub plots. The acting was fantastic, really wished there was more episodes not because they needed more I just wanted to see more of the actors. Honestly, the only reason it wasn't a 10 star show was because the main leads don't really kiss as themselves and I feel like they really needed to in order to solidify some of the major plot points.Was this review helpful to you?
It was intensely quick, but I loved it
The series touches on subjects delicately, has understanding, passion, learning from others and insights into oneself.And everyone needs to work on themselves so that can share themselves with others. Everyone has their own strength.
So there was no room for drama, there was a little chaos that was a misunderstanding, but everything worked out.
I smiled and loved every detail of the series, it's truly wonderful. The only flaw was that it was so short, I could easily watch 10 more eps with these two.
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I loved this series!!!!
I watch a lot of BL and have never actually written a published review but I had to for this one! I just finished it like 10 minutes ago and it was amazing! So sweet and the chemistry is insane! It’s nothing too intense, but it also has such great backstory and emotion! It is so funny and the two leads are amazing! I need these two in more dramas! The entire cast did amazing and it was so well put together for such a short show I was really pleasantly surprised. I could write an essay about this little series honestly, but I’ll just say you should definitely check it out!Was this review helpful to you?
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WAY TOO SHORT
This story was so cute and funny! I need 10 more seasons!Hajime is a former child actor, who struggles to get people take him seriously in the industry. So he's really happy to hear when he gets cast as a lead actor for an upcoming BL drama. His co-star and love interest is the popular actor, Akafuji.
Hajime is generally a very sweet, kind person and he is happy to meet Akafuji on set, but no matter what he does the other seems to ignore him. This is a serious blow to Hajime's already fragile self-esteem, and accepts the fact that Akafuji is just too popular to ever think of him as his equal. However, as they both seem a bit stiff and have trouble with portraying the chemistry between their characters on set, the director jokingly suggests that they should move in together. Maybe even sleep in the same bed, just like the characters they play. Hajime who has been trying to befriend Akafuji is very much open to the idea but to everyone's surprise Akafuji is even more into it. So they end up moving in together for a little while, and get to know each other better. The real shocker comes, when the story introduces us Akafuji's POV as well and we learn, that he hasn't been avoiding Hajime because he looks down on him.. quite the opposite.. he has been a fan of Hajime's acting for a while now. "Fan" as in: he has a shrine dedicated to Hajime with all his merch...
As they start to get used to living together Akafuji realizes that Hajime is a real person, not just some unreachable idol, and that he also maybe started to have real feelings for him.
There were many really sweet and funny scenes, and some 4th wall breaking scenes that involved the drama shoot where these two work. Like, coming with excuses about how they can practice lines their characters would say only so they can flirt with each other, and Akafuji asking Hajime to "practice" for their kissing scene and Hajime being really disappointed when the kissing scene gets cut..
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Adorable, Sad & Fun!!
Already watch them all. It's stunning, heart warming and soo soothing feeling. Amazing take for short series. Definitely worth watching without any second of skipping. And that play akafuji is soo funny and playful in here rather than in Smells Like Green Spirit that feels scary and crzy. He definitely can acting properly with different characters, love it.The song, the place, the feels, the comedy & the romance is so damn good. I know this series just have one kiss and it's dead fist but i'm not have problem w/ that because it's Japanese BL for sure.
It just too short and i NEED MORE OF IT. hopefully we got second season for the manager because, wth is that??? We need their story moree.... because i kinda interested with it, lol
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