This show is a balloon made of cotton candy, but with nothing inside...not even air. :)
If all five of these guys are so nice and open to those around them, why would people have regarded them as an exclusive clique to begin with? Fujimoto Kodai is one of those actors who gets cuter every time you see them. I know exactly how Hioki feels, spending all night next to a hot guy you can't touch...I never slept a wink.
Oh, look! The sun rose today, and just as reliably, we have another trash article from Lily Alice helping to destroy a K-celeb's life. Keep hoping, Lily! Maybe he'll make "that choice" and you'll have something really great to write about!
Wow. I found the writing and direction to be the worst aspects of this show.The leads are talented, but the material…
I didn't intend to sound argumentative. If I came across that way, I apologize. A discussion that includes opposing viewpoints doesn't have to become a hostile argument. oops, am I arguing about arguing now? :)
Of course, I haven't read the screenplay. Didn't mean to imply that I had. But I believe what ends up on screen is a reflection of the screenplay, though, in this case, I believe the director made lots of bad choices that undercut what could have been even better performances from the two talented leads.
I didn't say it's not okay to not like a show. Of course, it's fine.
Wow. I found the writing and direction to be the worst aspects of this show.The leads are talented, but the material…
I think you and I may mean two different things when we refer to "writing." I am referring to the writing of the screenplay, which adapts the Manga to live-action format, in ALL it's details, from dialogue to scene sequence, to extensions, action lines, to blocking, setting, and much more.
Lots of shitty, whole stories get told in six episodes. and lots of shitty dramas dominate on Gaga and FOD.
I'm not saying this drama is "shitty," just that its performance on the platforms you mentionedd do not necessarily reflect quality.
It is Yakuza boss and his underling. What are you expecting? a rule abide pure heart consent asking gangster?…
Thanks for making my point for me.
You're amazed that people are "accepting" of rape (in your imagination); meanwhile, you're apparently accepting of murder, betrayal, theft, and general Yakuza lawlessness.
Consider that your assertion that beholding something in a fictional drama is the same as "accepting" it, might be..lame. Ever seen a war movie? You "accept" death, destruction, violence, war crimes, murder on a mass scale, etc., correct? Ever seen a murder mystery? Well, clearly, you condone murder, yes? Ever seen a bank heist caper, adultery thriller, or a kidnapping-and-ransom flick? If so, you "accept" those things, right? Then, there are Samurai warrior films...you "accept" carving people up with swords, correct? Ever seen the Korean sci-fi flick, "The Host?" Well, then, you "accept" dumping toxic chemicals into the Han River and the subsequent, mutant monster's brutal devouring of Seoul's citizenry, yes?
Your original comment is of a type that's rampant on MDL. It's an entirely performative exercise in letting us all know how deeply "shocked" and distressed and concerned you are about issues of consent, power imbalances, etc. regarding s-e-x. Strangely, however, you're entirely unconcerned about such things as they pertain to having a 36" blade put through your gut, being blown to bits in battle, or being held for ransom. Revealing.
Finally, if someone is perfectly sober and pretends to sleep through being f**ked, they have consented to same. And if you think someone can actually sleep through being f**ked, you are a virgin and way too young and naive to be watching this drama.
It is Yakuza boss and his underling. What are you expecting? a rule abide pure heart consent asking gangster?…
Who cares what you think isn't "right?" Your perspective is twisted.
How bizarre is it that this story contains murder, betrayal, theft, and all manner of other vile activities, but the one thing that "shocked" you is some low-key, non-violent sex between boss and underling?
Finale: A lot of clunky writing and direction kept this from being an exceptional BL.
Why do two Yakuza dudes, presumably rolling in cash, keep having sex in a compact, four-door sedan, then sleeping upright in the bucket seats, stinking of sex and sweat? Can they not afford even a cheap hotel? How does Odajima give head to Fourth Generation without, you know...moving his head? The other sex blocking was bad, too. If you're going to include sex scenes, don't insult the audience with lame/distracting/silly stuff like motionless blow jobs. The whole "wifey" thing is annoying. I could list a lot of other stupid choices made by the director, but whatever. Yakuza is the new High School of BL World.
On the plus side: Both leads are good actors, but the material and the director did them both dirty. The final gun scene in the car was powerful. Wada Masanari would be excellent as a vampire. The MCs' tattoos were cool. Yuya Shintaro was good as the evil "Fourth Generation." The plot would have been much more interesting with some conflicted/twisted, love/hate vibes between him and Odajima, on top of the worst blow jobs in history.
Mildly recommended, if you're running low on BLs to watch. 7/10
ok hold up u can trash talk this but dont bring thailand into this
Is this reply meant for me?
I did not say "BL/gay media" is a sewer. I very specifically referred to there being a "BL sewer," and that Thailand and Korea are "floating" there. I didn't mention other "gay" media" at all.
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If all five of these guys are so nice and open to those around them, why would people have regarded them as an exclusive clique to begin with?
Fujimoto Kodai is one of those actors who gets cuter every time you see them.
I know exactly how Hioki feels, spending all night next to a hot guy you can't touch...I never slept a wink.
Hope something, anything, happens in episode 4.
I have a feeling what you wrote here is beyond little Lily Alice's ability to comprehend.
Thanks for sharing.
The sun rose today, and just as reliably, we have another trash article from Lily Alice helping to destroy a K-celeb's life. Keep hoping, Lily! Maybe he'll make "that choice" and you'll have something really great to write about!
Of course, I haven't read the screenplay. Didn't mean to imply that I had. But I believe what ends up on screen is a reflection of the screenplay, though, in this case, I believe the director made lots of bad choices that undercut what could have been even better performances from the two talented leads.
I didn't say it's not okay to not like a show. Of course, it's fine.
Lots of shitty, whole stories get told in six episodes. and lots of shitty dramas dominate on Gaga and FOD.
I'm not saying this drama is "shitty," just that its performance on the platforms you mentionedd do not necessarily reflect quality.
I ranked it a 7/10, which to me is average.
You're amazed that people are "accepting" of rape (in your imagination); meanwhile, you're apparently accepting of murder, betrayal, theft, and general Yakuza lawlessness.
Consider that your assertion that beholding something in a fictional drama is the same as "accepting" it, might be..lame.
Ever seen a war movie? You "accept" death, destruction, violence, war crimes, murder on a mass scale, etc., correct?
Ever seen a murder mystery? Well, clearly, you condone murder, yes?
Ever seen a bank heist caper, adultery thriller, or a kidnapping-and-ransom flick? If so, you "accept" those things, right?
Then, there are Samurai warrior films...you "accept" carving people up with swords, correct?
Ever seen the Korean sci-fi flick, "The Host?" Well, then, you "accept" dumping toxic chemicals into the Han River and the subsequent, mutant monster's brutal devouring of Seoul's citizenry, yes?
Your original comment is of a type that's rampant on MDL. It's an entirely performative exercise in letting us all know how deeply "shocked" and distressed and concerned you are about issues of consent, power imbalances, etc. regarding s-e-x. Strangely, however, you're entirely unconcerned about such things as they pertain to having a 36" blade put through your gut, being blown to bits in battle, or being held for ransom. Revealing.
Finally, if someone is perfectly sober and pretends to sleep through being f**ked, they have consented to same. And if you think someone can actually sleep through being f**ked, you are a virgin and way too young and naive to be watching this drama.
The leads are talented, but the material and direction betrayed them.
How bizarre is it that this story contains murder, betrayal, theft, and all manner of other vile activities, but the one thing that "shocked" you is some low-key, non-violent sex between boss and underling?
Very bizarre, that's how.
A lot of clunky writing and direction kept this from being an exceptional BL.
Why do two Yakuza dudes, presumably rolling in cash, keep having sex in a compact, four-door sedan, then sleeping upright in the bucket seats, stinking of sex and sweat? Can they not afford even a cheap hotel?
How does Odajima give head to Fourth Generation without, you know...moving his head?
The other sex blocking was bad, too. If you're going to include sex scenes, don't insult the audience with lame/distracting/silly stuff like motionless blow jobs.
The whole "wifey" thing is annoying.
I could list a lot of other stupid choices made by the director, but whatever.
Yakuza is the new High School of BL World.
On the plus side:
Both leads are good actors, but the material and the director did them both dirty.
The final gun scene in the car was powerful.
Wada Masanari would be excellent as a vampire.
The MCs' tattoos were cool.
Yuya Shintaro was good as the evil "Fourth Generation."
The plot would have been much more interesting with some conflicted/twisted, love/hate vibes between him and Odajima, on top of the worst blow jobs in history.
Mildly recommended, if you're running low on BLs to watch.
7/10
I did not say "BL/gay media" is a sewer.
I very specifically referred to there being a "BL sewer," and that Thailand and Korea are "floating" there. I didn't mention other "gay" media" at all.
It's a 10/10 from me. :)
I wish I'd had a Sensei like that to give me "career counseling."
I would have been back for refresher courses twice a week.
Since all the prudes and PC police have made this one hard to find online, check out the link behind the spoiler button below.