THIS IS MADE ME NOSTALGIC
For me who watched Gintama, this drama is very very goodThis drama makes me nostalgic with the setting of Edo Era Japan with 3 famous Shinsengumi figures, namely Okita, Hijikata, and Kondo.
I really like how Oku can bring a role that has emotion and ambition based on his background of wanting revenge for the death of his father, but Kentaro who plays the mischievous and mysterious character Daisaku really made me fell in love.
If you want to watch this because you want to see the two of them (the closeness of the two of them) watch it, I highly recommend it.
but i from the ep 1 yall already to know the ending will be bad :((
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Stylized Shinsengumi Drama That Sacrifices Historical Authenticity
As a historical drama fan, I found this series visually decent but disappointing in terms of historical authenticity. The portrayal of the Shinsengumi, especially the relationship dynamics between the two leads, strongly implies homoerotic undertones connected to the historical practice of shudo among some samurai. While there is historical basis for that aspect, the series leans so heavily into it that it sometimes feels closer to “boys’ love” than a grounded historical drama.The story also skips important early history by starting after the Roshigumi had already formed instead of showing the Shieikan days. Many historical scenes were either omitted, heavily improvised, or only loosely inspired by real events rather than accurately portrayed. Even Serizawa Kamo’s henchmen were just treated as background extras.
Another issue was the aesthetic direction. The traditional chonmage hairstyles were mostly removed in favor of long-haired “anime-style samurai” looks, which made the setting feel less authentic. The swordfight choreography was also sloppy in several scenes, looked fake and lacked the intention and intensity expected from a Shinsengumi drama.
I also think the series could have benefited from a broader cast dynamic (especially more women casts) instead of focusing almost entirely on emotionally intimate interactions between male characters. At times, the leads seemed written more like romantic gay partners than comrades-in-arms.
Overall, it’s more of a stylized reinterpretation of the Shinsengumi rather than a historically faithful adaptation.
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Great bromance action J drama must watch
Oh after so many time i watched a great j drama. My type action bromance story all characters were so good. Daisuke what a men he is ❤️and that red one soji and his sword partner, kendo oh lovely every character just nailed the performance. Wish more seasons ahead. 👍....
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Pretty Flower Cherry Blossom Boys
To my surprise this drama actually is pretty good. I don’t know why I thought it would be bad, but I think I was skeptical of it being a period drama. some period dramas tend to have cheap costumes and extravagant sets that make it looking cheap and uninspired. Fortunately for this drama, it isn’t perfect with the costuming and wigs.. but that isn’t all this drama is relying on to tell its story.It’s a pretty simple and easy to understand story so far. I am just happy that it isn’t pushing in ways it shouldn’t, like being a romance or being too dramatic, etc. instead this drama isn’t that ambitious so I can’t say it’s magnificent in accomplishing anything that hasn’t been done, but it’s doing something that is rarely done and that’s a feat of itself. I haven’t seen many dramas focusing on relationships between men without it being a romance, just a strong bond that can be implied one way or another. what’s good is that there isn’t any fanservice and this drama is just what it is.
Kentaro Maeda is definitely the driving reason for me watching this. I love to see him in a different role and love his character also. It’s nice to see a rivalry/friendship. I also like the idea of him being flawed and ultimately going against his best friend, and holding himself off from friendships to begin with.
It’s no masterpiece but this drama isn’t bad. The swordsmanship is stunning and imaginative. I love to see the actors themselves know the choreography and pull it off well, so for what this drama is worth it’s a bunch of young men learning to be samurai with the focus being on two of them. Also Kentaro Maeda’s stunning visuals have me agreeing with anything he says.. he’s a heartthrob and also is good at acting so.. what can I say. I’m a simple person and if the drama isn’t outright offensive or trying and failing to do something it’s pretty good!
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