Average first episode. Nice cinematography. Too much make-up on the boys. At least the night club setting is unique. Not sure about this one though. I'll give it one or 2 eps to decide.
3rd ep felt almost like a different series. The time difference/work difference, and the recurring trauma moments threw me off at first. Felt like we had skipped a bit too much. But I am so invested in these three and their family that I stuck it out and by the end of the ep I was able to see how it all fits together.
That's the thing about this drama, so far. It's a bit unusual. It's darker, grittier, deeper. Realistic and fully dimensionalized. And that means twists and turns. I'm down for that.
I really liked this one. Unique story and characters, not your typical plot nor all the familiar tropes. Hirokuni's journey towards self-acceptance and recognizing his feelings felt real and natural. Shunya did a great job. I would watch more of their journey, because they both still have a lot to learn about themselves and places to grow, so it would be great to follow them - and this series leaves off at a perfect place to continue as well, as they both start new careers and an actual relationship. I'd watch this one again.
Just watched for the 3rd time (maybe 4). This remains one of my favorites. Such great acting across the boards, lovable characters in all categories. Even the theater manager shines. . That confession scene at the end is a tear jerker. Perfection
Very slight with little real character development. Not sure why movies like this get made, when there is not a single new or compelling element to the script. Both characters are fairly generic, with Ryotaro's over the top antics being the only unique aspect. It lacked a strong POV, and I wasn't able to connect as strongly as I hoped. Still, good acting. I definitely believed this friendship and believed that it had turned into more. I just didn't care if they got together or not.
Side-note: I am confused by these food-themed shows/movies. I know they're a genre unto themselves, which I kind of understand. But, these recipes seem incredibly generic, like something every teen could make at home. In truth, the majority of the flavor in the meals Aki made came from a spice packet! How is this compelling? Who wants to tune into a show/movie to see the exact same thing they made for dinner themselves? I understand, Aki and Haru bond over their meals, but I'd rather see more bonding and less boiling. Is the ramen company funding these projects?
A bit slow, a bit tired of the "i've been in love with my best friend since grade school and still can't tell him" trope, but with only 8 eps, I'll stick it out and see where this goes.
This was unexpected. Doesn't feel like anything else despite some familiar tropes. Acting is phenomenal. Jeon Jong Seo is amazing. What a great character, as well. Moon Sang Min is captivating. I've read that there is no BL romance, but I am enjoying this so far, so I will stick it out and see where it goes.
I think they have done a really good job of taking the typical naive/scared/introvert from every BL and making him a grown man with realistic reactions and emotions and behavior. I love the Hiro character and Shunya's performance really makes him feel fully dimensional. And, for once, I feel his slow acceptance of Kai is actually progressing in a realistic fashion (at least for this character).
The dialogue in Ep 5 about missing so much of his life just to focus on work felt like something so many of us might feel, and to see how that has adversely affected his mental health is something important that they shine a light on.
This show is not 100% perfect, but I am really enjoying it so far.
Pacing was slow. Most of what they show in the first episode was entirely unnecessary to the story. If every episode has this much filler then I don't think I'll last beyond ep2. I'll give it one more ep before dropping.
If it helps, it wasn't an actual videogame, it was an alternate reality which just so happens to have intrinsic…
Thank you. After reading all the comments I realized I was a bit too literal and dim about the whole thing. Helps tremendously to understand this. A bit embarrassed it slipped past me. Did not know about isekai, thank you for the info. I'll watch with new understanding net time. :)
I'm getting bored. Everything is fine, but I'm just not getting drawn in by the characters. I don't find either lead character that compelling or interesting, or someone I would want to get to know, so I'm less invested in their journeys. I may come back to this at a later date, but for now taking a break from this one.
Since I know you're at least also talking about me... just making stuff up isn't the way to support your case.First…
Ummmm. Okay. You might want to read your posts again, though. You ARE leaving negative comments, just not about a show. About REAL people. With REAL feelings. You called them immature, obsessive, insecure, and ASSUME you know their motives. Then you call them absurd, illogical, and insecure (again, and a 3rd time). Personally, I'd rather someone call a fictional show crap then attack real people, but hey that's just me. Enjoy Cherry Magic!
Overall, I enjoyed it. Loved the Toki character. Always love a tough guy with a soft heart. Even his over-the-top reactions were funny. Would have liked a bit more with the friends, especially the step-brothers story, but with only 8 eps, was best they focus on Toki/Sahara and then Nekoto. Even though the characters and actors are only a couple of years apart, Kizu Takumi LOOKS much older to me, so while I didn't have an issue with the age gap "on paper", every time I saw the two of them together I got a strange vibe. It just felt like a 30 year old with a teen, which is a bit creepier than a 20 year old with a teen. At the end of the day, it's fiction and fantasy, so it didn't bother me that much. I liked the first few eps better than the ending, so I'll probably watch those again.
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That's the thing about this drama, so far. It's a bit unusual. It's darker, grittier, deeper. Realistic and fully dimensionalized. And that means twists and turns. I'm down for that.
And Kurt Huang is a star in the making.
Side-note: I am confused by these food-themed shows/movies. I know they're a genre unto themselves, which I kind of understand. But, these recipes seem incredibly generic, like something every teen could make at home. In truth, the majority of the flavor in the meals Aki made came from a spice packet! How is this compelling? Who wants to tune into a show/movie to see the exact same thing they made for dinner themselves? I understand, Aki and Haru bond over their meals, but I'd rather see more bonding and less boiling. Is the ramen company funding these projects?
The dialogue in Ep 5 about missing so much of his life just to focus on work felt like something so many of us might feel, and to see how that has adversely affected his mental health is something important that they shine a light on.
This show is not 100% perfect, but I am really enjoying it so far.