Do not talk to me anymore....
That's a strong statement to close the pilot episode. Minase seems to have a clear sense of who he is, what he wants, and how he views the situations he finds himself in. As the protagonist of the series, he doesn’t play the "hero" card, which is one reason I like him.Then there's Hirukawa: tall, skinny, and handsome, of course. He's in the shadows, outcast by his peers because of his reputation and his attitude toward his teachers. As a teenager, he's also experiencing domestic violence, with physical signs of abuse on his body.
Sympathy and empathy are the basic foundations that will draw Minase to Hirukawa. Personally, I like this kind of story—it’s both predictable and unpredictable at the same time. The two characters come from different backgrounds, so their endurance and responses to conflict will be shaped by their experiences.
It's still early to say, but I've noticed how Hirukawa intentionally and openly tries to get closer to Minase. Even though Minase attempts to set boundaries by asking Hirukawa not to speak to him, it’s clear that Minase’s walls are coming down. We'll have to wait and see how they navigate this meaningful phase of youth together.
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Most stunning bl i’ve seen
I LOVED LOVED THIS. I usually don’t write reviews but I just wanted to share how amazing and beautiful this series is. The cinematography is stunning, the actors’ chemistry is fantastic, the ost is great, the story beautiful and heartbreaking, The last episode was perfect but also made me so sad that they cannot get married in Japan. They clearly love each other but have to pretend otherwise and I hate that for them. I hope that for people like minase and hirukawa the future will see changeWas this review helpful to you?
This drama needs to be studied to how to write a good story
i never write a review here before, but this drama makes me want to make one on here.The writer really did a good job on writing the storyline and adapting manga stories. i like how the dynamically build emotions on each episode delivered. with only 10 episodes and 20+ minutes duration each episode, this is the perfect example how to write a story. everything in a right place. i cried on the episode 10 because how beautiful the storyline is.
the acting is already good, but there's some part that i think they can do better. i literally recommend this drama.
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Precious gem
Another excellent masterpiece from Japan . I was reluctant to start it at first because it seemed …heavy. I knew it would be fabulous but I also had a feeling it wasn’t a light story. Yet despite its heaviness it was an absolute delight (unlike Let free the curse of Taekwondo where despite its awesomeness it wasn’t such an enjoyable experience, it felt more…oppressive somehow) . Loved everything about this series, the acting the most. Loved the story and the feelings and the realism of it all. I don’t know what to say about the extra episode to be honest because it left me with a niggle that I HAVE TO get off my chest. And that is the fact that Minase had too little character development. He always acted a bit cowardly when in school, always looking over his shoulder and afraid of what will ppl/ his friends think, never acknowledging Haruki in public/at school . It was disappointing to see him doing the same thing as adult especially when he made us and Haruki a promise. He acknowledged he was acting scared and selfishly because he was a powerless child but that he will grow up and he will properly defend and take care of Haruki. Which he didn’t as he was still afraid of what will ppl say and keeping Haruki in the shadows. I understand his fear of his parents knowing but I don’t understand how could he still consider that awful guy (the one with glasses who said he would hate him if he made friends with Haruki-what a jerk!) , a friend when he couldn’t be himself around him, still having to deny having anything to do with Haruki. I felt bad for Haruki. When he said that in school he had an unrequited crush on Minase I expected Minase to come out and say it wasn’t unrequited. But he acted the same as in high school. When we first see him as adult Minase was smoking and felt…free and rebellious and I thought he would be stronger and more self assured but he wasn’t.It’s not a big issue and I saw the subtle and beautiful ways he loves Haruki now but I just felt a bit let down by how he cut off Haruki’s words at the bar in front of his friends.
This would be my only complaint about this otherwise beautiful and touching story .
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Opposites Indeed Attract
I'm in LOVE with this BL. For me, it's rivalling Doku Koi "Love is Poison" for Best Japanese BL of 2024.I read the manga "Our Youth" a few months ago and really enjoyed it, so I was a bit nervous about the live adaptation. I'm so happy my fears were unfounded. The acting and the cinematography really elevated and brought this story to life for me.
We meet Minase, a well off high school student, who lives alone. His mother and friends direct a lot of his life and he seems content with their direction. That direction being to graduate with high marks, get into a good university, work at a big company and live a quiet life. His path is set for him and he seems to have the direction for his life figured out. His father, a creative, is mostly absent from his life and his mother has directed him not to follow his father's career path as a creative.
Then Hirukawa enters his orbit, the school bad boy who smokes, runs with the wrong crowd, beat up a teacher and occasionally shows up to school with bruises and black eyes. His energy is mysterious and alluring to Minase. Even though Minase implores him on multiple occasions to stay away from him, their paths cross continuously and Minase feels compelled to care for Hirukawa.
Their initial somewhat hostile encounters have an air of familiarity and kindredness. They quickly fall into a routine spending secret time together and begin to rely on each other.
I'm curious how the story will end since the manga ended positively after a time skip. But so far I'm enjoying where the drama is going. I will update when it's complete.
**Update**
10/10 - I've watched this one over and over.
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underrated
honestly so much better than i excepted. i know there’s only 2 episodes right now but it’s already so good in my opinion i really like the acting the story and chemistry i hope the other episodes will be as good. i don’t usually write reviews here but i had to for this one the music is pretty good too and i like the vibes and the fact that it’s not just an ad like some thai bls for example… i can’t wait for the next epWas this review helpful to you?
an unfortunate masterpiece
it was one of my favorites Jbls before the scandal. the story and cinematography was completely beautiful and the vibe overall was something melancholic and unique but we are not doing the “separate the art from the artist” thing, i am so sorry for the team who worked so hard on this beautiful project just for A NARCISSISTIC MAN to ruin it all. luckily this isn’t the only good japanese bl so i would recommend you to watch any other of those or just read the original manhwa. support the original creator insteadWas this review helpful to you?
Must Watch the series "Our Youth" (Miseinen: Mijukuna Oretachi wa Bukiyo ni Shinkochu (2024))
"Our Youth" BL is a wonderful series. The actors do a great job showing their emotions in a real and natural way. I really enjoyed the show and hope it gets the high ratings it deserves!"Hirukawa's tender love and Minase's unknowing kindness make Our Youth a heartfelt, lovely series!"
"The chemistry between Hirukawa and Minase in Our Youth is simply breathtaking! Hirukawa’s genuine of love makes every scene heartfelt, while Minase’s subtle transformation as he unknowingly falls for Haruki is captivating. Together, they create a story full of warmth and charm."
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From The Biggest Manhwa Fan...
When I first heard that my favorite Korean manhwa of all time was getting a Japanese live adaptation, I was both thrilled and anxious. The manhwa detailing Korea's severe school bullying, that takes place in 2009-2014, is now set in Japan and in 2018. That was a brave choice to make, yet I think—as of the first episode—that it works.It's too early to tell much, but I really enjoyed the first episode. Many details were slightly altered to fit the Japanese setting more, but I think they were done well. I am excited to see what more this show will offer, and what changes they will make. So far the only main difference I have seen is the choice to make the letter the first thing we are met with instead of the line about perpetrators, victims, and bystanders that they included in the end of the first episode.
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simplesmente arte
Depois de tanto tempo usando esse aplicativo, depois de tantas séries incríveis que me marcaram muito, essa é a primeira vez que sinto vontade de escrever uma resenha.Eu comecei a assistir essa série depois de um edit que apareceu na minha fy, pensei que seria só mais um aquelas típicas histórias de amor adolescente simples e clichê mas levei um balde de água fria pq essa série aborda assuntos de um jeito incrível e natural.
Eu passava a semana inteira esperando pela segunda-feira só pra ver eles e enquanto assistia nem via o tempo passar!
é simplesmente incrível como eles criam um vínculo de carinho e como eles se preocupam uns com os outros. Com certeza essa série virou a minha favorita!!
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今までで最高のBLドラマ
学生、不良と優等生、ちょうどいいスピード感、オープニングの作り、すべてが最高！修学旅行のシーンは、班決めで足トンするところとか2人だけの秘密感があってものすごいドキドキするし、その後のラインで「さっきのなんだよ」ってやり取りしてるのも良すぎる。高校生ならではのドキドキが本当に表現されてて、高校生に戻りたくなった…
あとは、水無瀬役の本島純政くんの演技が思ったよりも断然良くて、すごい自然だった。涙も綺麗で、最終話の蛭川が迎えに来た時の涙は本当に美しかった。
水無瀬は途中でも自分たちは同性愛者なのかって考えてるし、最後まで自分たちの関係をまわりには打ち明けられないし、結婚についても悩み続けてることがリアルに感じた。カミングアウトできない人に対してもう1人が怒って喧嘩して、最終的にみんなに打ち明けられてハッピーエンドっていうのが多いけど、未成年はそうじゃなく、カミングアウトできない水無瀬を蛭川が包み込んで愛する終わり方なのが新鮮だった。
でも、2人が付き合ってるのを知った柴ジョージのリアクションとかも見たかったー‼︎だから続きください笑
でも本当にこのドラマは何回でも見れる。今までレビューしたことなかったけど、未成年だけはしたかった。本当にいろんな人におすすめしたいドラマ。今まで見てきたBLドラマの中で最高のドラマ。私はコメディタッチより、こういう雰囲気のほうが好きなんだって改めて感じた。
ドラマ外での2人の関係もそれはそれですごく好き。インスタライブでは、同時視聴してくれるのもすごくいいし、ドラマとは性格がまったく違う2人の関係も見てておもしろい！
ドラマとはあんまり関係ないけど、これで上村謙信くんを知ってワンエンを知ってエビダンを知って、エビダン最近めっちゃ見るようになってしまった笑
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Tem potencial pra virar favorita, dependendo do seu momento da vida
Our Youth me pegou de um jeito que eu não esperava. É aquele tipo de série que não grita pra ser notada, mas que vai te envolvendo aos poucos, no silêncio, nos olhares, naquelas pequenas coisas que só fazem sentido quando a gente sente junto.O clima da série é todo delicado e meio nostálgico, sabe? Nada de exagero, nem correria. Tudo é calmo, contemplativo. Cada cena parece escolhida a dedo pra te fazer respirar fundo e sentir alguma coisa que nem sempre dá pra nomear.
O mais bonito, pra mim, são os relacionamentos. Eles são reais. Nada de amizade mágica que surge do nada ou amor que explode em cinco minutos. Aqui tudo vai se construindo devagarzinho, com cuidado, com dúvidas, com medo, mas também com carinho. E isso é o que mais toca: parece algo que poderia ter acontecido com a gente. Ou com alguém que a gente já conheceu.
Os personagens são super humanos. Não tem ninguém 100% bonzinho ou 100% errado, só gente tentando viver, sobreviver, entendendo o que sente, errando, tentando de novo. Isso me fez torcer por eles de verdade. Porque não dá pra não se identificar em algum momento.
Agora... se você curte um drama mais acelerado, Our Youth talvez soe meio parado. Ele aposta muito em silêncio, em momentos que ficam no ar, esperando você completar com a sua emoção. E tem quem ache isso cansativo, eu sei. Mas, se você entra no ritmo, é um tipo de recompensa diferente.
Alguns temas que aparecem (violência doméstica, pressão da família, expectativas sociais) são meio só tocados, não chegam a ser super desenvolvidos. Às vezes dá vontade de saber mais, de ver aquilo ser explorado com mais profundidade. Mas também acho que a série escolhe sugerir, deixar no ar, como muita coisa da vida real.
E o final... olha, é um daqueles que não é "final perfeito", mas faz sentido dentro da proposta da história. Pode deixar um gosto meio agridoce, daquele tipo de coisa que fica ecoando depois que você termina. E eu gosto disso.
No fim das contas, Our Youth foi como reler uma lembrança esquecida. Não é uma série que dá pra maratonar loucamente, é pra assistir com calma, com o peito aberto, prestando atenção no que não está sendo dito. E se você for meio sensível como eu pra histórias sobre crescer, se apaixonar devagar e lidar com sentimentos que a gente não sabe nomear... bom, aí pode virar um 10 fácil no seu coração também.
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