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A hidden gem!
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.
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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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I come back every few months just to say it again: this is my comfort BL drama. I’ll throw it on as background noise, I’ll rewatch it when I want something light and funny. I genuinely don’t understand how it doesn’t have a higher rating.
Shiba’s facial expressions are everything. And watching Haruto fall for him in real time is perfection.
The first time I watched it, I honestly thought Haruto was lying through the entire series until that scene when he cried after Shiba “saved” him from the mob. That moment hit.
Side note: I love that Shiba can’t fight and still got beat up trying to rescue Haruto. It was such a refreshing twist on the usual “hero saves the day.”
Anyway, Haruto definitely fell for Shiba early. Once he started teasing Shiba and realized just how genuine he actually was, he didn’t stand a chance.
And Shiba… he’s a kind, loving person who pretends to be cold to protect himself. You can see how badly he wants to take care of someone. He talks to his plants, massages their petals, cleans them with cotton swabs. So of course he was drawn to Haruto. Haruto gave him exactly what he craved: companionship, love and a full belly.
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Hilarious Comedy, Hot Characters And Amazing Chemistry!
Love Is a Poison (2024) is a spectacular, fast-paced, and deeply entertaining Japanese BL drama that stands out as a true masterpiece in the romantic-comedy genre. It delivers pure dopamine, outstanding humor, and massive rewatch value.Story & Humor (10/10):The plot is incredibly refreshing, fun, and driven by chaotic situations. What makes this series so addictive is its unique, quirky comedy that never feels forced. The pacing is perfect, balancing sweet romantic progression with laugh-out-loud moments. It is the ultimate feel-good, stress-free comfort watch that keeps you smiling from the very first episode to the end.Acting & Cast (10/10):The cast delivered phenomenal, highly charismatic performances with an elite on-screen chemistry. The absolute highlight of the show is the hilarious character in glasses who talks to flowers—bringing a perfect mix of eccentric, funny energy and undeniable, burning hot visual appeal. The main leads complement each other flawlessly, making their bickering, banter, and protective instincts incredibly entertaining and heartwarming to watch.Overall:This show is a mandatory 10/10 watch for every single BL enthusiast looking for a high-quality, hilarious, and visually perfect romance. Driven by an endearing cast and top-tier comedy, it leaves you in a great mood and offers immense rewatch value. Highly recommended!Was this review helpful to you?
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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Binge it.(This is a ramble)
I binged it with my sister. Best decision ever, I literally loved this sm and so did my sister. The plot was plotting and I like how they're both crazy enough to talk to plants, literally made for each other. Also Haruto basically becoming a house husband is so cute, I absolutely loved everything about ths.Was this review helpful to you?
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Amazing one of my best bl's and one of the bls
Amazing BL the storyline the plot the music and everything is amazing and this is one of my favorite BL and I will always cherish and I will rewatch it five times again the beginning I thought that it was going to be boring but it was not it was actually amazingAnd the fighting scene and the kissing scene was so amazing I don't know how the actors did it so wellWas this review helpful to you?
Season 2
The first season, ended with a thud. Every episode was played brilliantly by the actors. An unexpected ending. Winning in court, lifted spirits. I wanted to ask you all if there is any information about the second season of Love is a Poison? I hope that the Japanese TV station TBS will think about it.Was this review helpful to you?
Cute and wholesome love story
If you want to watch something cute, heartwarming and wholesome, Love Is a Poison is for you! I love this series very much: the chemistry was great and the story was interesting. Acting felt real and natural, highlighting the main couple and their outstanding relationship.Overall, this was top-quality series worth watching many times!
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For the people who struggle to focus on things
I usually can't sit down and watch something for more than one or two episodes without getting distracted. However, it took me two days to finish this one. I watched 6 episodes in one sitting for each day. The plot twists are insane and it really keeps you interested. I was shocked that I enjoyed it as much as I did. Please watch this! You won't regret itWas this review helpful to you?
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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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Nice Light Fluffy Series
Finally got to see esp 12. That was hard going.I really enjoyed this, is was quick, light and fluffy. Many wholes but nothing is perfect.
Loved Shiba, he was super cute and sexy in his own way. Actor Hama did a great job. Haruto was a world wind and very loving towards Shiba, though you were always left wondering was he just scamming Shiba, but he wasn't. Actor Hyodo also did a great job.
Shout out to the talking plants 😀😀, rest of cast were good.
Didnt notice music
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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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