ashabayaso

This drama is my introduction to j-dramas in the good year of 2025, and I just want to say this show has hooked me. Akaso Eiji bewitched me with how he portrays awkward Adachi and I recognized Keita Machida from when I watched Alice in Borderland at the same time, and Keita was such a sweetheart in how he portrayed Kurosawa.

I found both the characters to be fleshed out very well, and Adachi’s insecurities of being alone for most of his life and the imposter syndrome that comes with his magic power resonated with me. I headcanon all of Adachi’s characterizations to be a metaphor for aromanticism and asexuality so just to see him navigate through that and especially in Episode 5 where the show does say that living by yourself is a lifestyle that you can choose and that is okay!

I love how these 2 grown adults act like teenage girls around each other and Kurosawa’s freaky thoughts… my god someone needs to spray him with cold water, he makes me laugh!! It’s such a sweet watch and definitely a comfort show. I could go on and on but I love Cherry Magic so much and I do believe this story will stick with me for a very long time!!