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Silly Lawyers My Beloved
I'm a complete sucker for a good Silly Lawyer story (thank you Ace Attorney for irreversibly altering my brain chemistry) so it's no wonder I came running as fast as my little legs would carry me when I heard about this show.
And I was not disappointed! This show is all I had hoped it would be and more.
Is it extremely silly? Yes. (this is plus in my book)
Does the story veer into the melodramatic occasionally, especially in regards to Haruto's backstory? It sure does.
But despite (or maybe because of) that, it is also one of the most unabashedly entertaining, joyful, and simply *fun* shows I've seen in a very long time.
The characters are highly endearing, the comedy hits just right and balances well with the slightly more serious aspects of the story, the performances are absolutely perfect, and the fight scenes are shockingly well coordinated.
It's not easy to strike just the right balance between over-the-top silliness and dead-seriousness, but this show NAILS it! From Ryo's dead-pan line delivery, to Haruto's exuberant cheekiness, to Kazama inexplicably leaving a room by walking backwards while cackling maniacally - it all blends together in a way that made me genuinely laugh out loud at least once per episode.
And the most pleasant surprise of all: the queer representation is actually good! I was somewhat concerned at the beginning that Haruto's blackmail and violation of Ryo's privacy would lead to a potentially iffy relationship dynamic, but this is not the case at all. The time Ryo spends at Haruto's mercy is very brief and the two go from mutually using one another to genuine affection fairly quickly. And once they are in a relationship with each other, they make it work perfectly through communication and unwavering support for one another.
It's so genuinely touching I found myself tearing up at times which I did not think possible for a show this objectively ridiculous.
In short: this show is a damn gem and I urge anyone looking for a good romcom to go watch it already! It has court room drama, delicious food, and a herd of cacti being treated with the respect and adoration they deserve, everything the heart desires!
And I was not disappointed! This show is all I had hoped it would be and more.
Is it extremely silly? Yes. (this is plus in my book)
Does the story veer into the melodramatic occasionally, especially in regards to Haruto's backstory? It sure does.
But despite (or maybe because of) that, it is also one of the most unabashedly entertaining, joyful, and simply *fun* shows I've seen in a very long time.
The characters are highly endearing, the comedy hits just right and balances well with the slightly more serious aspects of the story, the performances are absolutely perfect, and the fight scenes are shockingly well coordinated.
It's not easy to strike just the right balance between over-the-top silliness and dead-seriousness, but this show NAILS it! From Ryo's dead-pan line delivery, to Haruto's exuberant cheekiness, to Kazama inexplicably leaving a room by walking backwards while cackling maniacally - it all blends together in a way that made me genuinely laugh out loud at least once per episode.
And the most pleasant surprise of all: the queer representation is actually good! I was somewhat concerned at the beginning that Haruto's blackmail and violation of Ryo's privacy would lead to a potentially iffy relationship dynamic, but this is not the case at all. The time Ryo spends at Haruto's mercy is very brief and the two go from mutually using one another to genuine affection fairly quickly. And once they are in a relationship with each other, they make it work perfectly through communication and unwavering support for one another.
It's so genuinely touching I found myself tearing up at times which I did not think possible for a show this objectively ridiculous.
In short: this show is a damn gem and I urge anyone looking for a good romcom to go watch it already! It has court room drama, delicious food, and a herd of cacti being treated with the respect and adoration they deserve, everything the heart desires!
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