My Summer of You

The cinematography in this series is stunning, so breathtaking. The visuals capture the essence of summer in a way that I cant really explain in other ways than japan havibg cute shows makes them want to do and almost kind of strive for vibrant colours and soft lighting that create a dreamlike atmosphere. With the scenes that they have captured the river scene etc, you can almost feel the heat of the sun and the gentle breeze as you watch, which immerses you deeply in the story. I will say not a lot of things happen in comparison to other BLs airing around the same time. It might be the whole school plot that I have grown tired of due to the many many JBLs takes place in school settings but its chill.
Generally, I found it engaging enough to hold my interest for most of the runtime. Only looked at my phone or elsewhere for some parts that was less interesting which is also why I haven't rated it as highly as it couldv'e.

I have some things that bug me in the show like how they characters leaving the other, with no word or anything. Its bugs the living **** out of me I cant stand it. It feel like poor writing but well minor detail. Despite my reservations about the storyline, the chemistry between the leads is okay and adds a dynamic layer to the viewing experience. Their interactions are filled with tender, intimate moments that makes me feel the cuteness of their interactions. It's this chemistry, coupled with the stunning cinematography, that ultimately kept me invested in their journey. Even if the plot didn't fully meet my expectations, the beauty of the visuals and the warmth of their connection made it a worthwhile watch.

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Hmmm

The Summer of You... hmmm. I have mixed emotions about this one. As I usually say, maybe it’s just not my cup of tea, or maybe I’m simply not the target audience. But I don’t hate it either.

One thing I really liked about this JBL is that we get the confession very early in the story. At least they didn’t drag it all the way to the ending just for them to finally confess. 😂 The conflict between the couple is also very valid, especially for people who have personally experienced it, like leaving without even saying goodbye. That part really made sense to me.

But other than that, it was mostly just... hmmm, okay. 😅 There were scenes I enjoyed, but nothing really stood out to me that much.

One thing I have to give them, though, is the scenery. Thank you for all those beautiful shots because they were honestly so refreshing to look at. 🥹

And the kiss... LOL. At this point, it’s becoming a JBL stereotype that some actors just don’t know how to kiss on screen. 😭😂

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Wholesome

This was my second time watcing, it watched all the episodes when they aired, and now before watching the last one, i watched them all again in 1 go! I really love this series. The production was good, it had great visuals en the music was good.
It was so beautiful that Wataru stayed exactly the same towards Chiharu after being confessed to.
And i am very happy that is not another "i am not worthy of him" story.
I also really like the symbolism in the last episode when Chiharu is the one running to the beach.
It was great the friends stepped in to help resolve the problem.

Amazing acting, great chemistry. It was a shame the kisses were just lip touches...

I really recommend watching this series.

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Hypnotized stillness and love story waste session

A love story about a romance that has overstayed its welcome. Lovely.

…At the beginning of the last episode, I was questioning why both sides were trying so hard to push them back together. In the middle, I wanted to hit both of the main characters.

And the ending presents us with… well, nicely said, nothing.

I had slightly higher expectations for this, but no. This is just the embodiment of dragged-out nothing. :(

It’s not that this is that bad series. The story isn’t terrible, the characters are cute, the actors are fine, and there’s nothing particularly wrong with the acting or the production. My problem is that the series screams that it has nothing to say beyond:

“I fell in love with you when we were kids. I found you again later. I still loved you. I wanted you. I thought you were never going to be mine. I entertained the idea. I left ("betrayed you"). And now you have trauma and we have to overcome some obstacles.”

Okay. But… what else?

The problem is that the characters are constantly being positioned as a romantic couple, while the series seems terrified of actually showing us what that means (beside waiting foor each other, ok - not presented the best IMeducatedO).

Whenever the story gets anywhere near the dangerous territory of them actually having to behave like a couple, it seems to retreat. One leaves for school, the other works, they come back, they travel, they watch movies, they exist next to each other… and that’s about it.

There is an enormous amount of hesitation about whether they actually want to be together, but almost no romance, attraction, chemistry or meaningful tension to compensate for it. There is chasing, there are obstacles, there is supposed to be emotional turmoil — but very little of it actually feels dramatized.

And yes, you can probably explain some of this through Japanese storytelling conventions and the tendency to leave certain things understated. Fine. But I personally don’t get much pleasure out of watching something that spends this much time telling me that two people love each other without giving me much to actually experience about that love.

The biggest problem is that most of the central conflict could have been solved by communication...

...And communication isn’t just the problem between the characters. It feels like there is a communication problem between the creators and the audience as well.

“I love you, but we’re going to be separated for four years. Actually, six.”

…Why?

This might have worked in a time when the only way to communicate was to send a letter by pigeon. But we have phones. We have messaging. We have video calls. If you genuinely don’t have time to communicate with someone you supposedly love for years, then at some point the problem isn’t the circumstances anymore. You just have other preferences. Period.

I know some people strongly dislike one character because of what he did, said, or failed to do, while others sympathize with him. And honestly? This series has become so bland to me that I don’t even care.

And that, in itself, is a problem.

I have definitely seen worse series. I have seen worse stories, worse characters and worse acting. But I have also seen much, much better — and I genuinely don’t understand why nobody seemed particularly interested in pacing, momentum or dramatic impact here.

Still water can be beautiful, but even that needs to be done properly.

This was supposed to be a drama.

It needed to be dramatized.

“ We love each other, but we’re going to separate for six years” is not, by itself, a compelling dramatic structure (esp. not if you have two uninterested parties in one relationship really). Especially when those six years could have been filled with an actual relationship, actual conflict, actual intimacy, actual growth — literally anything (in their situation, that would be such a beautiful story to watch).

So yes, cute characters. Cute story. Cute actors. Cute series.

And simultaneously, I would still like to hit both main characters over the head with a pan.

I just hope they leave this one alone.

Because, honestly, I have watched worse-rated series that I would rather get a second season than this one.

Please. No second season.

I don’t want to fall into this pit of despair again. Thank you very much.

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What's good here? Relatively nothing. A weak slow story that does not develop, near the end a character is introduced that should disrupt their relationship more, but actually does nothing.
In a 24 minute episode there are 37 times Huh, Uh, Ah..... which is about 2 times a minute why those sighs that have no meaning???

Why do you use too much and too often : Huh, Ah, Uh.... he asked him a simple question: Wataru, where are you now? On the other hand, instead of answering, Wataru says: Huh?!?!?!? Why is that? When are you going to learn that acting is a word, don't sigh, synonyms and the like!

I also noticed that you often use sighs Huh, Uh, Ah, Oh...which serve absolutely no purpose! Learn what conversation is. Simple question: How are you? The answer should be simple: I'm fine, I'm OK, I'm fine.... not Huh? Huh? Huh? Why all that?????????

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Its like reading a Manga

Watching this in US. Still waiting on finale episode 12 to drop. Already rewatched it twice. It is that good. A bit slow, but i think it is because the cinematography is meant to be like reading a manga. There will be scenes with really up close shots and long pauses, and the only thing the characters would utter softly is “hmm” or “huh”. Love the outdoor scenes, made me wanted to do a pilgrimage of this series. You grow with the characters from beginning to end of series. It is one of those rare series that you hope they wound do a sequel few years later because you want to know what happen to them. Hint: “autumn of you”? Main lead Wataru’s acting is superb. You bust out laughing with him in some scenes while you drop tears on others. May do a third rewatch once the finale has aired.

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SO FUCKING PEAK???

mind you I stayed up till 1:15 watching this masterpiece of a show. If you LOVE bls which use a particular season to create an emotional atmosphere, this series is perfect😭😭
it was so cute, it had me giggling through their adorable scenes (especially their kisses😋😋)
The bittersweet feeling I get from the show, summer is so youthful, warm, and full of possibilities but it never lasts forever🥲
It felt extremely unique (considering this is my 2nd jbl I’ve finished!! - after “School Trip” ofc😛😛) and captures feelings I doubt even have names.
AND THE ACTOR WHO PLAYS WATARU IS SO FUCKING FINEEE😍😍😍 #NEEEEDTHATT
I completely understand why Chiharu folded under 0 pressure 👀👀👀
#👀👀👀ouushiii
And show me some loooovee, this is my first review!!😘

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Episode 3 is all about the quiet ache of first love.

Chiharu already understands that what he feels is jealousy, but he cares too much about Wataru to push him. Wataru, on the other hand, hasn't yet realized that his growing uneasiness is also a sign of love. Watching the two misunderstand each other without saying a word feels painfully real. The rediscovered childhood memory near the end doesn't feel forced—it simply reminds us that sometimes the beginning of love has been waiting for years. This episode is gentle, nostalgic, and beautifully restrained, letting small moments speak louder than dramatic confessions.

Streaming: U-NEXT (Japan, early access)
Broadcast: TV Tokyo

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una poesia estiva

Nonostante l’estate sia ormai finita era finalmente ora di guardare questa serie. Purtroppo la messa in onda di un episodio a settimana da max 30 minuti (tralaltro di 12 episodi) mi sembrava una grandissima tortura per cui ho deciso di aspettare che finisse per poter guardare tutto insieme, infatti non ci ho messo tanto.
Sin dall’inizio ciò che mi ha attratto e che mi ha fatto venire la voglia di guardare My Summer of You è il vibe che emana, è un vibe che i bl giapponesi sanno usare bene presentando una storia che risulta sempre magica e tranquilla, una storia da poesia.
La trama è molto semplice ma anche molto versatile perchè si può costruire nelle più varie maniere possibili.
I personaggi sono stati costruiti bene ma purtroppo la storia un pò meno. Partendo dalla base, dividiamo tutta la questione in due fasi: prima che Chiharu si trasferisse in Canada e dopo. Tutta la parte di storia prima che lui si trasferisse in Canada per me è puro cinema, sicuramente un pò veloce (non a caso non mi aspettavo una dichiarazione già al primo episodio) ma comunque trattata bene. Si vedeva che tra i due c’era un ottimo rapporto in cui Chiharu super innamorato e Wataru sicuramente gentilissimo e maturo perchè non ha giudicato l’amore di Chiharu, anzi l’ha continuato a trattare allo stesso modo anche se ovviamente con uno sguardo e un pensiero ai sentimenti che provava. In questo modo Chiharu non ha avuto il cuore spezzato per il rifiuto totale di Wataru, e quest'ultimo ha dato una possibilità alla situazione per vedere come andava. Alla fine inutile dire che l'amore è sbocciato e devo dire che è stato un pò drammatico con tutta la questione del trasferimento di Chiharu. In realtà mi sento di dire che capisco Chiharu sotto alcuni punti di vista, è vero che non l’ha detto prima ma comunque non è che non abbia per nulla pensato a Wataru perchè appunto gli ha scritto una lettera, secondo me veramente bella e profonda, con tutta la verità. Questa è una delle prime volte che amo profondamente il loro essersi conosciuti da piccoli, Wataru è veramente un supereroe per Chiharu. Quindi c’è tutta una questione romantica, nel senso che mi sembra quasi una poesia per tutta la delicatezza della loro conoscenza. In ogni caso penso comunque che Chiharu avrebbe dovuto dirlo a Wataru senza troppi pensieri perchè alla fine dei conti è come lui stesso sa già, Wataru non si vuole mettere in mezzo alla crescita personale di Chiharu, l’unica cosa che chiede è di non essere abbandonato senza nemmeno una parola, come se non valesse nulla; quindi nel momento in cui Chiharu l’ha fatto, Wataru si è sentito messo da parte e questo l’ha segnato.
In generale questa prima parte, per quanto corta e veloce, è stata trattata molto bene e in un modo per me meraviglioso e profondo.
Per quanto riguarda la seconda parte, quindi quando Chiharu torna dal Canada, beh che dire per me hanno perso un pò tutto. Ci sta che abbiano voluto far vedere che dopo 3 anni ci vuole un attimo per riprendere il rapporto alla stessa maniera di prima (è pur sempre la normalità) ma poi dopo era veramente tanto inutile porre tutte quelle infinite complicanze inutili che hanno soltanto allungato i tempi.
Per me è stato un pò inutile perchè alla fine dei conti sia la persona che il tempo erano giusti, i sentimenti erano forti e ricambiati, il rapporto c’era…che vuoi di più.
Mi sento come se abbiano voluto creare e allungare una questione abbastanza futile per fare trama, ma l’hanno fatto un pochetto male. Non sto dicendo che la serie sia diventata brutta perchè così non è, sto solo dicendo che mi pare una di quelle litigate minime portata per le lunghe ed esagerata sempre inutilmente.
E mi dispiace pure dirlo perché alla fine dei conti pure questa seconda parte è stata di mio gradimento e mi è piaciuto il fatto che abbiano sottolineato la paura che Chiharu ha fondato in Wataru con il suo scomparire in passato, però valeva la pena trattarlo in questa maniera? Credo proprio di no, poteva essere fatto diversamente. Questo è quanto.
Detto questo, ho amato tanto questa serie per il vibe estivo e la cinematografia a dir poco PAZZESCA. Anche rendere parte integrante della vicenda quei pellegrinaggi per i film è stata un’idea fantastica, ho amato che a differenza delle altre serie (in cui la passione per i film viene trattata come informazione in più) in My Summer of You abbiano reso questi stessi film parte viva dello sviluppo del personaggio. Era come se i film parlassero per loro perché i protagonisti vedevano una parte di loro stessi protratta in quel cinema, così come accade a tutti noi. È un qualcosa di veramente reale che dona un tocco naturale e sincero alla serie stessa, hanno avuto un’idea fantastica.
Poi ho amato tantissimo il rapporto e i dialoghi tra Chiharu e Wataru perché li ho trovati sempre molto sinceri e veri, con una connessione a dir poco naturale. È qualcosa che inspiro ad avere nella mia vita perchè un rapporto così non è semplice da trovare.
Si notava proprio che tra di loro ci fosse un’armonia diversa da quella con i loro amici, e non solo un'armonia ma anche una complicità e una felicità differente, più amorevole.
Quindi in generale mi sento di dire che ne vale la pena e che sicuramente My Summer of You è stata una bella visione che non dimenticherò.

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Que BL fofinho!

My Summer of You é super adolescente, super montanha-russa e tem aquela energia de Sessão da Tarde que faz dele um BL perfeito para assistir quando você só quer sentar, relaxar e acompanhar uma história gostosinha.

É um Coming of Age com uma história bem simples e acho que é justamente por isso que funciona tão bem. Você sabe que os dois provavelmente vão terminar juntos. A questão não é descobrir se isso vai acontecer, mas acompanhar como eles vão chegar até lá.

E o mais fofo é que estamos acompanhando dois adolescentes que claramente gostam um do outro, mas simplesmente NÃO SABEM SE COMUNICAR. Por causa disso, vivem se magoando, entendendo as coisas errado e criando situações que poderiam ser resolvidas com uma conversa. E acho especialmente engraçado que os dois sejam apaixonados por cinema, porque vocês consomem tantas histórias e ainda assim NÃO APRENDERAM A CONVERSAR? 😭

Gostei muito do Watarai. Ele passa por muita coisa durante a história e achei bonito acompanhar o momento em que começa a entender que não pode continuar ignorando os próprios sentimentos.

Já o Chiraru também precisa aprender que suas atitudes têm consequências — e, sinceramente, esse menino é meio obcecado pelo Watarai, viu? KKKKK. O malabarismo que ele faz só para conseguir falar com ele ou encontrar alguma maneira de mantê-lo por perto...

Mas acho que uma das coisas que mais gostei no final é justamente a sensação de que a história deles ainda não está completamente resolvida. São dois adolescentes que se gostam, mas que ainda têm MUITO para aprender sobre sentimentos, relacionamentos e sobre a própria vida.

Não diria que My Summer of You é revolucionário e nem acho que ele precisa ser. É simplesmente uma história adolescente, leve, fofa e cheia de sentimentos.

É aquele BL para assistir quando você não está procurando uma grande obra-prima, mas só alguma coisa capaz de melar um pouquinho o coração. 💗

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