For me, I didn't miss seeing a kiss between Adachi/Kurosawa... because I live that life on my own, so it's not like I need to see it. However...
The reason I feel a kiss on the lips (even a small one) would have made the series even better, is this: having them NOT kiss, and showing a "teaser" like the one in the elevator at the end (not to mention having them wearing t-shirts in bed, after they obviously just had sex) made it so painfully obvious that "oh... these are actors, this isn't real."
Of course we all know that they are actors. But Adachi/Kurosawa had such a natural, beautiful connection... it's why we all fell in love with them. Showing a kiss -- even a small one -- would have made it even more believable, at least from where I sit. And what damage would that have done? None.
Unfortunately, I came away feeling more aware that we're still living in a homophobic culture, and kind of sad.
Well, we made it... and so did Adachi and Kurosawa! I'll admit, I teared up a few times during the episode. Kudos to Ms. Fujisaki! For those regretting no shown kiss between the two leads (especially when Tsuge/Minato got one), at least we got close, and I personally didn't think it was that necessary to see. Cherry Magic is 10 out of 10 for me!
So it went from 5 episodes, to 8 episodes, and now to 6. Projected Episode 6 date is December 26.
I'm actually happy they are ending it... it has dragged on a long time without much happening in the story. I'll watch to see how it ends but I honestly don't care all that much anymore.
They are very cute together. The melodramatic scenes in the middle were just... unnecessary and dumb, in my opinion. Ended on a sweet note. I'm giving it a 7.0.
Oh come on... does anyone really doubt that we'll get a happy ending in Ep. 12? Of course we will. It hasn't been a fluffy, fantasy series for nothing.
This is my main issue with the series. I could understand an adult gay couple hiding their relationship if this…
Wow, I was just talking off the top of my head when I mentioned Tennessee! It really is a small world. And I'm sorry you had a difficult time growing up there.
Do you think Adatchi should reveal the truth to Kurosawa?
No. Adachi didn't ask for this power, so it's not as if he's been plotting anything. And as soon as "you know what" happens, Adachi will lose that power. Some things are better left a secret, even to the one you love. No need for Kurosawa to know.
That 1% user who rated it 1 are all evil creatures. (no hate here, but lol obvi these ppl dont watch just randomly…
Agreed. I try to be fair: out of 100 or more dramas I've rated on MDL, most of my ratings are between 7 and 10 (Cherry Magic will be a 10 for sure!). I've rated some really average ones in the 5 and 6 range, a very small amount in the 3 and 4 range.
There was only one that I rated 1.5, because it really was THAT bad, in every respect (and most viewers agreed).
ton is gettin on my nerves arghhh...does chon and his friends care that much abt him to hide who they are? i get…
This is my main issue with the series.
I could understand an adult gay couple hiding their relationship if this took place in some small, bigoted community in the middle of Nowheresville, Tennessee.
But this is Bangkok, Thailand! Yes, I realize that homophobes exist all over the world, but I've been to Thailand and, for the most part, it's a very tolerant country.
The homophobic aspect to TC just seems like overkill.
I've had Bell's Palsy -- twice! -- and got over it both times. They will probably treat it with steroids. Most likely, Tul will have a crooked smile for about 3 weeks and will then get back to normal, fingers crossed!
For me, I didn't miss seeing a kiss between Adachi/Kurosawa... because I live that life on my own, so it's not like I need to see it. However...
The reason I feel a kiss on the lips (even a small one) would have made the series even better, is this: having them NOT kiss, and showing a "teaser" like the one in the elevator at the end (not to mention having them wearing t-shirts in bed, after they obviously just had sex) made it so painfully obvious that "oh... these are actors, this isn't real."
Of course we all know that they are actors. But Adachi/Kurosawa had such a natural, beautiful connection... it's why we all fell in love with them. Showing a kiss -- even a small one -- would have made it even more believable, at least from where I sit. And what damage would that have done? None.
Unfortunately, I came away feeling more aware that we're still living in a homophobic culture, and kind of sad.
Still, I loved Cherry Magic and gave it a 10/10.
I'm actually happy they are ending it... it has dragged on a long time without much happening in the story. I'll watch to see how it ends but I honestly don't care all that much anymore.
There was only one that I rated 1.5, because it really was THAT bad, in every respect (and most viewers agreed).
I could understand an adult gay couple hiding their relationship if this took place in some small, bigoted community in the middle of Nowheresville, Tennessee.
But this is Bangkok, Thailand! Yes, I realize that homophobes exist all over the world, but I've been to Thailand and, for the most part, it's a very tolerant country.
The homophobic aspect to TC just seems like overkill.