Top Form is Living Up to Its Name – and Then Some!
As someone who's read the Dakaichi manga and watched the anime, I wasn’t sure how a live-action adaptation would capture the same intensity and emotion. But Top Form? It’s on a whole different level—it blew me away!
With 8 episodes out so far, I’m completely hooked. From the spot-on casting to the insanely good chemistry between the leads, everything just works. Boom Raveewit as Akin is absolutely phenomenal—he doesn’t just act, he feels every moment, and you feel it with him. His use of body language, those subtle expressions, and especially his crying scenes? Devastatingly good. And Smart, playing Jin, matches his energy perfectly. Together, they’re magic.
What makes Top Form stand out in the world of BL is how real and intentional everything feels. The emotional pacing, the tension, the humor, the visuals, the NC scenes, and the soundtrack—all of it is so well-balanced and beautifully executed. It doesn’t feel rushed or overdone, just raw and sincere. You can tell the entire team behind this show knows exactly what they're doing—and they’re doing it brilliantly.
It also stays true to the source material while adding depth in ways that feel organic, not forced. Honestly, this is one of those adaptations that might even outshine the original.
To all my fellow BL fans here on MDL—you HAVE to watch this. I’m begging you. The chemistry? Off the charts. The story? Emotional and addictive. The visuals? Chef’s kiss. It’s that kind of series that makes you pause and rewatch scenes just to feel the moment all over again.
Let’s hype this masterpiece together—because Top Form is THAT drama. Trust me, your heart will thank you (after it recovers, of course).
With 8 episodes out so far, I’m completely hooked. From the spot-on casting to the insanely good chemistry between the leads, everything just works. Boom Raveewit as Akin is absolutely phenomenal—he doesn’t just act, he feels every moment, and you feel it with him. His use of body language, those subtle expressions, and especially his crying scenes? Devastatingly good. And Smart, playing Jin, matches his energy perfectly. Together, they’re magic.
What makes Top Form stand out in the world of BL is how real and intentional everything feels. The emotional pacing, the tension, the humor, the visuals, the NC scenes, and the soundtrack—all of it is so well-balanced and beautifully executed. It doesn’t feel rushed or overdone, just raw and sincere. You can tell the entire team behind this show knows exactly what they're doing—and they’re doing it brilliantly.
It also stays true to the source material while adding depth in ways that feel organic, not forced. Honestly, this is one of those adaptations that might even outshine the original.
To all my fellow BL fans here on MDL—you HAVE to watch this. I’m begging you. The chemistry? Off the charts. The story? Emotional and addictive. The visuals? Chef’s kiss. It’s that kind of series that makes you pause and rewatch scenes just to feel the moment all over again.
Let’s hype this masterpiece together—because Top Form is THAT drama. Trust me, your heart will thank you (after it recovers, of course).
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