Tulip

Honestly, You Maniac wasn't exactly the kind of story I usually enjoy. The storyline wasn't entirely my cup of tea, and although I didn't find it particularly special, I wouldn't say it was a bad series either. It had its own charm, and despite not being completely invested in the story, I managed to finish it. Sometimes a series doesn't have to become your absolute favourite to be an enjoyable watch, and I think that's exactly how I feel about this one.

One of the main reasons I started watching this series was Barcode. I was genuinely excited to see them, and honestly, they didn't disappoint me! I absolutely loved them. Their presence was one of the highlights of the series for me, and I enjoyed watching them so much. They were actually the biggest reason I decided to give this series a chance in the first place.

However, I also have to appreciate WilliamEst. Even though I initially started watching for Barcode, WilliamEst wasn't bad at all. They brought something enjoyable to the series, and I think they deserve appreciation too. I might not have started the series specifically for them, but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy watching them. It's always nice when an unexpected part of a series manages to catch your attention.

As for the overall experience, I would say it was a pretty decent watch. The story might not have been my personal preference, and I didn't connect with it as much as I sometimes do with other BL series, but I still found enough reasons to keep watching until the end.

Not every BL series has to be a masterpiece, and not every storyline will match everyone's taste. Sometimes you simply watch a series, enjoy certain characters or couples, and finish it with a decent impression. That's perfectly fine, too!

Overall: You Maniac was a nice series. The storyline wasn't really my type, but I don't regret watching it. I started for Barcode, loved them throughout, and WilliamEst was a nice addition to the experience. Not my favourite series, but definitely not a bad one either!