Love Is a Poison

Unexpectedly Cute!

The story follows Ryo a brilliant lawyer with a stone face, a harsh manner and no love life. Until Haruto bulldozes his way into his life and home. At first, Ryo is understandably skeptical of Haruto, but he gradually warms up to him, until he finds out Haruto is a con-artist. After kicking Haruto out of his house, Ryo realizes he misses Haruto and has fallen in love with him.

I love the comedy relief in this show. From Ryo's awkwardness with affection to his impromptu daydreaming about Haruto, he's such a lovable character. I'll update more once the show ends.

**Update**

This show has become my comfort drama. Sometimes I let it play in the background while I do other things. It's just so good. Watching Ryo fall in love against his will was hilariously satisfying. I also appreciate how the show never took the turn of "oh you're gay now you have to hide your relationship from your boss and your colleagues".

Ryo fell head over heels in love and never looked back. He embraced Haruto, flaws and all and Haruto gained a new perspective on life and what he wanted to do with his.

This show is fantastic!

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This is a Sleeper Hit! Just Wonderfully Entertaining!!

By every standard, this series should not have worked. It is an overused plot line with cliché and predictable character-types but it is so damn charming and just so weirdly twisted that, like a freshly made bowl of popcorn, I could not stop consuming the series. It is funny, witty, joyful, and addictively entertaining. It is also assiduously sad, melancholic, and depressing. If you could compare life to a coin, this is what it would be like if you flipped it. Happy/sad. Heartwarming/melancholic. Charming/reprehensible. It literally is a story of opposites that should not have worked but did.

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my first bl in general, cute and not too dramatic

it was quite, adorable like, it was my first ever bl that l watched at 11 and made me fall in love with bl, the story was very short and no big stuff or anything. the acting was on point and actors where so fine/cute. The music was on point as well it made things interesting. And the fact that it was short and not too emotional made it easy to rewatch 🎀forever one of my favs. .....................................





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Silly Lawyers My Beloved

I'm a complete sucker for a good Silly Lawyer story (thank you Ace Attorney for irreversibly altering my brain chemistry) so it's no wonder I came running as fast as my little legs would carry me when I heard about this show.
And I was not disappointed! This show is all I had hoped it would be and more.
Is it extremely silly? Yes. (this is plus in my book)
Does the story veer into the melodramatic occasionally, especially in regards to Haruto's backstory? It sure does.
But despite (or maybe because of) that, it is also one of the most unabashedly entertaining, joyful, and simply *fun* shows I've seen in a very long time.
The characters are highly endearing, the comedy hits just right and balances well with the slightly more serious aspects of the story, the performances are absolutely perfect, and the fight scenes are shockingly well coordinated.
It's not easy to strike just the right balance between over-the-top silliness and dead-seriousness, but this show NAILS it! From Ryo's dead-pan line delivery, to Haruto's exuberant cheekiness, to Kazama inexplicably leaving a room by walking backwards while cackling maniacally - it all blends together in a way that made me genuinely laugh out loud at least once per episode.

And the most pleasant surprise of all: the queer representation is actually good! I was somewhat concerned at the beginning that Haruto's blackmail and violation of Ryo's privacy would lead to a potentially iffy relationship dynamic, but this is not the case at all. The time Ryo spends at Haruto's mercy is very brief and the two go from mutually using one another to genuine affection fairly quickly. And once they are in a relationship with each other, they make it work perfectly through communication and unwavering support for one another.
It's so genuinely touching I found myself tearing up at times which I did not think possible for a show this objectively ridiculous.

In short: this show is a damn gem and I urge anyone looking for a good romcom to go watch it already! It has court room drama, delicious food, and a herd of cacti being treated with the respect and adoration they deserve, everything the heart desires!

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quirky series with some darker moments

Overall: I enjoyed the quirky aspect though something kept me from fully rooting for their relationship for awhile. This series was adapted from a manga "Doku Koi: Doku mo Sugireba Koi to Naru" by Makino Keisuke which I haven't read and I reviewed the series on its own merits. Partway through its release in Japan, it started airing on Netflix in some countries https://www.netflix.com/title/81766555 ; re-aired on Viki in April 2025 https://www.viki.com/tv/40968c-love-is-a-poison

Content Warning: manipulation, blackmail, beaten up, past murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, non con picture taking/sharing

What I Liked
- the opposite personality dynamic
- made me laugh a few times
- the friend
- good dreams
- the tie pull
- sweet/caring moments
- the plants/quirky humor moments
- a character stood up for their relationship

Room For Improvement
- it was difficult to root for their relationship because the writers weren't clear about a character/his motivations for a long time, they finally communicated in episode 11
- how a supposed super intelligent lawyer started asking questions at the end of episode 7
- the camera did an odd 360 rotation during a scene

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A tsundere lawyer and a flirty con artist!

FINISHED IT AND OMG The comedy and plot is really interesting! I was a bit hesitant at first but am not disappointed! Their chemistry and the sexual tension asdfghjkl it got me hiding behind my hands.

Not on second did I ever hated an episode because all of it are very fun to watch and relating to the whole plot. And you know what the best thing is? THEY HAVE A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP!! COMMUNICATION EVERY SINGLE TIME ONE OF THEM HAVE AN ISSUE!!!! I GIVE THIS STORY FULL MARKS FOR IT! OMG

And i really love the character development of Ryo, going for icy lawyer to fuwa fuwa tsundere hahah

anyway, GIVE THIS SHOW A WATCH Y'ALL!!!

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A Stoic Lawyer and A flirty Con-Artist

This Netflix series, despite its remarkably brief overall duration, manages to engage viewers fully, ensuring that not a second is wasted on unnecessary filler or distractions. So far, I have only watched two episodes, and I must say that it has proven to be extremely intriguing and captivating. I especially appreciate how each and every scene flows effortlessly into the next, creating a seamless narrative experience that feels cohesive and well-crafted, all the while ensuring that no important details are overlooked or neglected. This meticulous attention to storytelling truly enhances the viewing experience and invites deeper immersion into the plot and characters.
I have only had the opportunity to become familiar with Hama Shogo through his portrayal of a supporting character in the captivating series 'Zettai BL ni naru sekai,' where he delivered a performance that added depth to the storyline. On the other hand, my experience with Hyodo Katsumi extends beyond just one series, as I have seen him in the wonderful and memorable baseball-themed series titled 'Gekokujo Kyuji,' where his acting was truly magnificent and showcased his remarkable talent, making a lasting impression that resonated with the audience.
So far this series is promising. i cant wait to finish this.

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Después de todo, mi amor por ti es venenoso.

Tengo que decirlo, me gusto bastante por no decir que la ame, para mi la serie cumple y bastante, tiene una historia interesante con sus toque de comedia/risa que le da un plus, capaz no es la mejor serie pero se defiende y como les digo a mi hasta me dejo con ganas de una 2da temporada, algo que me gusto es que no dejaron los casos de lado, siempre había algo y se entiende pq son relevantes para la serie pero me ha pasado que una serie nos muestra un trabajo y es parte "importante" pero lo deja de lado y agradezco que esta serie no fuera asi, lit tenemos de que casos para ver como se desenvuelven y asi y ps obviamente el caso principal, la serie tiene varios giros de trama pero específicamente hay uno que si me dejo impactado.

Shiba Ryoma creo que es de los personajes mas green flag que he visto, tipo me estas diciendo que el iba a dejar su trabajo por estar con Haruto, pago la deuda de Haruto y siempre se mostro preocupado por el, siento que el tiene un cambio muy radical tipo el Shiba del 1er cap no se topa con el Shiba del ultimo cap, tenemos toda esta perspectiva de persona que para el amor es algo sin importancia a literal volcarse completamente a eso y obviamente al ser algo completamente nuevo para el tiene sus dudas como cualquier persona pero siempre supo hacer las cosas bien.
Haruto siempre me cayo bien, en ningún momento yo pensé algo malo de el, simplemente mi duda era pq acercarse a Shiba, cual era su razon y afortunadamente nos las dicen, si mal no recuerdo el cap 11 a mi me dio algo, Haruto tiene un trasfondo demasiado interesante e intrigante, es muy carismático y sin duda toda esta parte de el como informante es muy buena.
Ellos como pareja es todo muy bonito, incluso creo que Shiba dice que son muy empalagosos entre ellos y se ve que tienen una dinámica super bonita y sin duda son la mejor pareja, algo que me gusto mucho es que Haruto platicaba con las plantas, algo que Shiba hace y no se fue como que la cosa mas normal pero yo lo vi y represento mucho para mi.

Tenemos vario personaje secundario pero mis favoritos fueron Yuu y todos sus amigos que básicamente Haruto les da dinero, ropa, comida y que cuando Shiba se entera de que Haruto viene mucho a visitarlos el empieza a hacer lo mismo, sin duda lo único que me dejo debiendo esta serie fue ver el sueño de Haruto cumplido con respecto a ellos.
Igual esta Saki, la dueña del bar que me cayo bien, siempre tuvo una participación positiva y siento que fue de gran apoyo para Haruto.
Tambien esta Kazama Kotaro el otro abogado amigo de Shiba que me cayo bien pero sigo con la duda de quien fue el que mando la carta de la relacion de Shiba y Haruto, y no se pq siento que fue el y no el otro abogado/villano, pero bueno una vez que ve que Shiba si esta completamente enamorado lo apoya y todo.
Tenemos a los "villanos" que me hubiera gustado ver que mas pasaba con ellos siento que quedo un poco abierto esta parte como para una posible venganza de cualquier forma los odio.

En conclusión retomo mi punto de que esta serie dejo muy abierto para una 2da temporada y aquí van mis puntos que podrían abordar: ver a Haruto convertirse en abogado, que entre Shiba y Haruto construyan el santuario para Yuu, sus amigos y en general cualquier persona que lo necesite, maybe vemos un intento de posible vengaza hacia Shiba ya que ps el Iwamine le dice que lo va a hacer su perro, vemos mas de su relación y pq no la propuesta/boda, entre otras cosas que podrian pasar, pero bueno hasta aquí yo estoy muy satisfecho, si anuncian o no otra temporada ps haber pero yo digo que mas pronto que tarde voy a volver a ver esta serie:)
La frase del titulo es del cap. 12.

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