It’s not tagged as BL but Gay Romance and I would say that fits more. I love this series. Dark, redemptive and beautiful at the same time. It is not fluffy, but rewarding.
I find this series completely entrancing. I can’t point to one thing which makes it stand out for me, but I am sucked into every episode and deeply committed to Odajima‘s and Kataoka‘s relationship. Knowing they are yakuza, I expect heartbreak, but I am still hopeful. Both have such emptiness that the other fills.
Well that definitely was a special episode. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 The comment about packing Sorn’s razor 🪒 so he wouldn’t grow his beard back was a chef’s kiss 💋 to the fans who mercilessly mocked (but loved) that episode. I stand by this series as one of my all time favourites for its over the top campy-ness just like Unforgotten Night. I will miss this horned up pair, but damn happy for an additional 2nd episode. Bless these producers.
I know many people are angry with Keishi for saying, “Even if I was gay, it wouldn’t be with Tojo-san,”…
It’s an interesting perspective. Keishi clearly deeply regrets what he said. He knew he inflicted a wound that was incredibly deep. I think it was awell done scene overall because of the complexity. It made the series for me.
What I found true and heartbreaking 💔 was episode 9 when they ran into their co-worker who guessed they were dating and Keishi didn’t just brush off the comment with just one “no. He instead chose to be brutal. He said “of course not, absolutely not. Besides even if I were gay, it wouldn’t be with Tojo-san”. Even their work colleague says how cruel. And what Tojo does after this exchange to reclaim his dignity makes this series for me.
I got lost around episode 7. Now that its done I am going to start from the beginning and watch it all over again, I remember liking the premise early on but it lost me mid way. Here’s hoping I make it through!
Episode 10 and I finally figured out what the hell is going on in this series. I think I am going to have to re-watch it again now that I understand what the point of it is.It’s been a slow burn 🔥 but a good one. ☝️