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SPOILER: THIS IS NOT A BL
Let me say this first so we can get it out of the way - this is not a BL, Its not even an LGBTQ story.
The show is based on a very short manga which is also not a BL - i wondered if we really need 10 episodes to flush out the story it wants to tell. Its a slice of life of a directionless Toru and how he was inspired by his private tutor Kishi to do better at school.
I would have been perfectly ok with the show if they DIDNT LABEL it as a BL. This is the reason why this one is so hard to rate - on one side its an effective funny comedy show but on the other hand it clickbaited and exploited BL fans because of the history of the 2 leads - put the sides together and we have an enjoyable show that simply doesnt quench the thirst of BL fans.
All their teasers, promotions and episode cliffhangers always point out to an episode when the 2 leads will finally be together or do something couples do only to find the next episode that its all in one of the character's imagination.
Yes, i probably wouldnt have watched it if it wasnt labeled as a BL.
Im specially sad for the show because it featured very good performances from Tanaka Koki as Toru and from Sawamura Rei as Kishi - both characters are so far from the characters they played in their previous series, and the comedic execution is very reminiscent of a funny anime. Both leads looked really good in the series and both showed they have some range and depth and i will not be surprised (and would love) to see them in more shows in the future.
Will i recommend? NO. Will i rewatch. NO. Forgetable series with forgetable plot BUT because of the very good actors im giving it a 7.
The show is based on a very short manga which is also not a BL - i wondered if we really need 10 episodes to flush out the story it wants to tell. Its a slice of life of a directionless Toru and how he was inspired by his private tutor Kishi to do better at school.
I would have been perfectly ok with the show if they DIDNT LABEL it as a BL. This is the reason why this one is so hard to rate - on one side its an effective funny comedy show but on the other hand it clickbaited and exploited BL fans because of the history of the 2 leads - put the sides together and we have an enjoyable show that simply doesnt quench the thirst of BL fans.
All their teasers, promotions and episode cliffhangers always point out to an episode when the 2 leads will finally be together or do something couples do only to find the next episode that its all in one of the character's imagination.
Yes, i probably wouldnt have watched it if it wasnt labeled as a BL.
Im specially sad for the show because it featured very good performances from Tanaka Koki as Toru and from Sawamura Rei as Kishi - both characters are so far from the characters they played in their previous series, and the comedic execution is very reminiscent of a funny anime. Both leads looked really good in the series and both showed they have some range and depth and i will not be surprised (and would love) to see them in more shows in the future.
Will i recommend? NO. Will i rewatch. NO. Forgetable series with forgetable plot BUT because of the very good actors im giving it a 7.
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