I didn't find it sad, but it definitely isn't a "happy" ending either. It's strange and powerful, like the film itself. It leaves you uncomfortable about society, because, well, maybe you should be. That's how I view it.
This is so poignant and lovely. I can almost forgive the obvious omissions with creating viewer buy-in, though not quite. Still, the scenes about loss in slow time, well... Beautiful, and they are helping me process some things.
I also thought it was fresh and original. But come on, people who are in a couple touch each other! I didn't need…
Frankly, I was surprised! I just thought, “Really, in 2022?” That said, I still felt like it was emotionally satisfying, and I teared up just seeing Mamocchi opening up a bit. If more people liked this series, I’d be more critical of that. But I don’t get the hate, so I’m focusing on the positives. Lately, I tune into a lot of Thai BLs people rant and rave about, with believable sex scenes and kisses, and I just drop them because I feel like it’s empty or boring at its core. So I’m cutting it slack (if I’m honest, I have more of an issue with the camerawork and concert scenes than I do with, say, the kiss).
Also, there is bear, trans, and even furry representation (I can’t really comment much beyond saying that, while they do sort of get played for laughs, so does everyone else, and every character with much screen time ends up being pretty likable and somewhat fleshed out).
Look, I wanted the kiss too, but I've seen "steamy," hot, wet kisses in BLs that I dropped for lack of interest in the characters and story. This one has humor and heart, and it makes me smile in a way that most don't. Don't listen to the haters. This one isn't for everyone, just for those who have a sense of humor and good taste. ;D
They're both so adorable, especially Mamocchi. I don't believe in the death penalty, but I do for people who don't appreciate this gem amid the cookie-cutter clutter.
SO IS HE REALLY ALIVE OR DEAD?????????????????????????????????????????????????(based on what i read in synopsis…
The official synopsis on Gagaoolala literally says he lives:
"Koichi, who is energetic, cheerful and popular among his classmates..., finds himself in the midst of an unfortunate accident and while he manages to survive the incident..."
Tanaka arguably more complex and likable than either lead at this point, and it was nice getting an episode centering him (sadly, it's probably the last time before we return to Takara being boring AF once more). Don't get me wrong. I love Amagi too, but all the more reason to sympathize with Tanaka, who is clearly kind of curious and empty; now, on top of that, there's an emotional gap between him, his best friend, and Amagi... <3
Sexless not as in devoid of explicit sex scenes (I don't really care that much about that, though I hardly think wanting those is bad or uncommon) but as in "devoid of believable passion, chemistry, or erotic tension."
Two head pats over a year, a dead fish kiss at the very end, and ridiculously drawn out and credulity-straining romantic denials... The whole thing felt so unnecessary and ultimately unsatisfying.
I can't believe I finished this. Mostly for Shin... But really, this is so sexless, pointless, and badly written (and acted). What are these interactions and motives? They're not realistic, and whose idea of fantasy are they? Truly a testament to the state of BL that this is the best I could find at the time.
You: SO YOU THINK I'M CRAZY?
Well, no. I mean, not before I saw this unhinged post. xD
Also, there is bear, trans, and even furry representation (I can’t really comment much beyond saying that, while they do sort of get played for laughs, so does everyone else, and every character with much screen time ends up being pretty likable and somewhat fleshed out).
The “Yay! It’s the finale!” line got me.
"Koichi, who is energetic, cheerful and popular among his classmates..., finds himself in the midst of an unfortunate accident and while he manages to survive the incident..."
Two head pats over a year, a dead fish kiss at the very end, and ridiculously drawn out and credulity-straining romantic denials... The whole thing felt so unnecessary and ultimately unsatisfying.