DorianGrey101

it's futile to get into a argument about technical details which remain. Pretty subjective. I also believe it's okay not to like all dramas.

Unless you’ve read the screenplay, it’s a bit of a stretch to critique it in detail. We’re all just reacting to how it came across on screen.

I haven't seen the screenplay, so a technical critique of the writing itself from me would be invalid. My 8/10 rating is for the live-action show as a whole—the acting, directing, and how well it captured the spirit of the manga for me, which is a subjective feeling.

It's also perfectly okay not to like a show. They're dramas I didn't like that everyone else likes, so it's totally fine.

Lol, I read the Manga so it went exactly the direction it was supposed to go. Short & sweet.

You need to be a skillful writer to tell a whole story in 6 short episodes.

The fact that it dominated both on Gagaoolala & FOD is testament to what a great job they did.

I remember having this euthanasia debate in one of my classes. Some blamed capitalism. Who has the right to live? What about quality of life? I don't think there's ever a right answer!

If ever I could become a great writer, this is how I imagine writing. One of the reasons I love Jdorama is its ability to cut out the noise and tell stories in the shortest possible way. The actors were great too; they really managed to bring more depth to the one-dimensional characters in the manga.

Yes everything is as according to the manga, they didn't change anything.

He wasn't that great of a leader and the author even hints that he hasn't yet consolidated his power and the younger guys didn't like his leadership. So you never if he could become a great leader like his father.

Oops, though...

I don't understand the logic of coming to MDL before watching the last episode. I thought you watch first then comment. Anyway hope you enjoyed the last episode.

I don’t think it’s about lacking concern — it’s about recognizing that online spaces are open discussions by nature. Expecting everyone to avoid talking about certain topics isn’t realistic. People can choose what spaces work best for how they want to experience a story.
public forums are for discussions, not for protecting people from every possible spoiler.

Then you should avoid the internet entirely. I get that some people prefer to go in completely blind, but social media isn’t a spoiler-free zone — it’s a public space where people discuss what they’ve seen or read. If avoiding details is that important, the responsibility lies with the viewer to steer clear of platforms where open discussion happens, not with everyone else to censor themselves.

How is it a spoiler when it's already in the Manga. It's a known fact about the source material and a reference point. It's also publicly available on Google so not exactly a secret. It's a fact that that's how the Manga ends. But no one knows how the drama will end or if the screenwriter will follow that ending.

Now I know why I don't watch that many kdramas anymore. Kind of not that funny and trying too hard.

Did you find it?.

Lol, maybe it's also the art and the permanent smirk on his face that makes him so unserious in the Manga. It also explains why he forced himself on Odajima on their first meeting. He's presented like a guy with no boundaries, who does whatever.

I read the Manga and thought its way too funny & unserious with its 5 chapters. While the screenwriter has managed to pull everyone in emotionally. Kataoka’s character in the Manga feels almost like a clown.

What do you mean the story is not translated well?.

The storytelling in the Manga is lateral/ elliptical it relies on sideways development (gestures, moments, subtext) instead of traditional dramatic build-up.

Lateral writing tries to use just one snapshot of someone's life to tell a whole story. As someone that's interested in writing styles I thought it was really good.

The story doesn’t spoon-feed background or psychology; it drops you into a snapshot of these two men’s lives.

Instead of explaining why Kataoka is the way he is, it shows his contradictions through behavior and tone — leaving the audience to read between the lines.

This creates a sense of emotional inference rather than narrative exposition — which is what you picked up on when you said you like that “snapshot of someone’s life” style.

Their connection develops through actions, looks, silences, and tension.

The “why” of their love or change isn’t explained — it’s felt through moments on the road.

The manga has happy ending so don't cry yourself to sleep. They're going to be just okay.

Dark Blue Kiss is on my top 5 Thai BL and Tharntype even though it's a bit controversial. But I guess you're right Thai BL has changed. But for me the change is more about them becoming more flashy and leaning on the commercial side with product placements. I've never forgotten how Vice Versa was practically a KFC advert.

I've watched about 7 movies from them including the ones you mentioned and my favorite was Silhouette of Your Voice but it's also based off a well written manga. They also worked on Hana Yori Dango, one the most popular Jdoramas of all time.

It's in the manga, which I also read, and yes, adapted to perfection. The manga also has 5 chapters. She actually manages to evoke the emotions, whereas I felt the manga had a slightly more comical side, which is missing in the drama. At least I thought Kataoka in the manga is slightly more unserious and clownish for a yakuza.

Personally, I prefer JBL in terms of writing and themes. There's always an emotional depth and introspection, and realism that I like in JBL compared to Thai BL. A high school-themed JBL will always be different from Thai BL and will focus on different themes compared to Thai BL. From My Beautiful Man to Depth of Field. I'm also likely to watch a high school-themed JBL than a Thai BL version.

My personal hierarchy for BL in terms of writing is Japan, Taiwan, and the rest (Chinese, Korean, Thai), while I read slightly more Korean manhwa, I still think it's slop compared to Japanese BL manga and Chinese Danmei.

I declare this a masterpiece, the writing is excellent. You get so much for just 6 episodes.

Just checked the screenwriter and she's no stranger to good writing.