That would actually made this version more interesting imo :D
What I called "romantic rape" is when in (especially thai) BL, one of the male leads sleeps with the other one without their verbal consent (usually one of them is drunk or emotionally unstable). It's often presented as romantic because the main lead just can't control himself, he cares about the other main lead so much.... hence romantic rape.
In the manga itself, Izumi/Anda was never actually raped by Ryo(uma), but there's been times when Ryo was forceful with Anda (like kissing them or undressing them, wall slam...) To be fair, it wasn't portrayed as normal or good, and Anda/Izumi did similar things to Ryo later on, but it's there. The whole premise should be taken with a big grain of salt, more as a comedic exaggeration than realistic relationship. The whole manga is very unrealistic, and at times, reading it was uncomfortable for me.
The actual kissing scene was more innocent in manga and anime. There he was basically pecking him before leaving (multiple times). I felt like in the series, they tried to show how Ryo is struggling (and making peace) with the idea that he still likes Anda (as a male). That's why they put flashbacks there and made the kiss more forceful. To prove that he can do it.
Anda is obsessed with him he is a otaku, and Ryo had a crush on him since childhood... how was it fast?
it's all about the pacing of the relationship. Anda wasn't obsessed with him an episode before and there hasn't been anything substantial in my opinion to warrant such change in behaviour.
Ryo I can understand more, but I think they still haven't sell it enough for us to understand how he feels and why he does thinks the way he does.
It just felt kinda rushed to me, going from them basically avoiding each other in turn to be texting non-stop and spending time together and daydreaming about each other and so on. I wish they would show more what's going on inside their heads.
Bank is too pure for this world and the biggest reason I will continue watching this show.
I would ship him with Anda because I want him to be happy, but frankly, he deserves better.
Anda's and Ryo's relationship progressed way too quickly without any meaningful cues imo. I wish they would have made the ending scene from ep 4 the same as in manga, so it would have made more sense. But since they messed up the time frame (compared to manga), none can do.
It's pretty interesting so far, but I wish they would take it slower. It's only been two episodes and the main premise that brought me in seems to be already resolving. I'm sure they have other conflicts prepared for future episodes, but still.
The poster 😂😂😂 I'm not sure whether someone made it ironically or if it's serious. But wow.
Also, I have to stop comparing this to the original work. They take a lot of plot points and twist them in a really infuriating way, but on its own the story works (for the most part).
Anda's character isn't really consistent in his treatment of Ryo. It feels like he's nice to Ryo for fanservicing purposes only, but otherwise doesn't care.
Of course he's an engineer! Can't believe it didn't work!! And ordering the LS manga...
It's funny and light. P'Tee is a great character. And even though he's sidelined into near oblivion, I'm still team Bank.
Zee again plays the "cold on the outside" character, which might suit him, but doesn't make a lot of sense. I bet this is gonna be one of those BLs which could be resolved in an episode if the main leads just talked to each other openly. I feel sorry for both of them, but it's kinda their fault.
I liked the humour. I know it's old by now, but I liked it. New (the other lead) is fairly good, too, imo. Though we don't see much of a motive for their actions, the depth is there. So I'm interested to see how it develops.
Overall, it feels fresh, despite not being actually unique. It's light and it's cute. It has a lot of potential, and very little ways to fail miserably. I believe this one's gonna be enjoyable.
It's funny! And very cringe. Takes me twice as long to finish the episode, because I can't stop pausing it due to second-hand embarassment overload.
They dialed down the creeps. But still. A whole-ass crab?! That's not gonna age well. Nuea is apparently fine with it, though. He's playing the long game.
Love Sky. Probably the most interesting character in the series.
Overall, it's nice. Just don't expect it to be serious or realistic.
Poor Bank, though. He had a 10 seconds long scene and still managed to steal the episode for me.
The ending... felt shoehorned to be honest. But it's BL, so not that shocking. The rest of episode 6 was just filler.
I'm really curious what the main conflict will be.
Nuer is gorgeous. But he'll catch some hands if he doesn't leave Kuea alone.
In the manga itself, Izumi/Anda was never actually raped by Ryo(uma), but there's been times when Ryo was forceful with Anda (like kissing them or undressing them, wall slam...) To be fair, it wasn't portrayed as normal or good, and Anda/Izumi did similar things to Ryo later on, but it's there. The whole premise should be taken with a big grain of salt, more as a comedic exaggeration than realistic relationship. The whole manga is very unrealistic, and at times, reading it was uncomfortable for me.
The actual kissing scene was more innocent in manga and anime. There he was basically pecking him before leaving (multiple times). I felt like in the series, they tried to show how Ryo is struggling (and making peace) with the idea that he still likes Anda (as a male). That's why they put flashbacks there and made the kiss more forceful. To prove that he can do it.
Ryo I can understand more, but I think they still haven't sell it enough for us to understand how he feels and why he does thinks the way he does.
It just felt kinda rushed to me, going from them basically avoiding each other in turn to be texting non-stop and spending time together and daydreaming about each other and so on. I wish they would show more what's going on inside their heads.
B*tch, what?! That's delusional. But also really funny. Go get em!!
Just goes to show how one song can make a series way more impactful (like 80 percent of my 2moons enjoyment was the OST)
I would ship him with Anda because I want him to be happy, but frankly, he deserves better.
Anda's and Ryo's relationship progressed way too quickly without any meaningful cues imo. I wish they would have made the ending scene from ep 4 the same as in manga, so it would have made more sense. But since they messed up the time frame (compared to manga), none can do.
What the hell is that ending?! You can't do this to me!!! 😭😭😭
I admire them for having the guts to go that route, but still. My heart would have rather gotten a mindless fluff.
And the roof scene in episode 7 clearly shows why this series needed more time. It was so rushed it felt out of blue.
I halfway expected the main lead to khs in the end. But this way it hurt even more.
Still, it was pretty good and emotional. I will probably rewatch if/when the movie version is out.
Also, I'm lowkey concerned where he's gonna put all of them hermetically sealed roses.
Also, I have to stop comparing this to the original work. They take a lot of plot points and twist them in a really infuriating way, but on its own the story works (for the most part).
Anda's character isn't really consistent in his treatment of Ryo. It feels like he's nice to Ryo for fanservicing purposes only, but otherwise doesn't care.
Of course he's an engineer! Can't believe it didn't work!! And ordering the LS manga...
It's funny and light. P'Tee is a great character. And even though he's sidelined into near oblivion, I'm still team Bank.
Zee again plays the "cold on the outside" character, which might suit him, but doesn't make a lot of sense. I bet this is gonna be one of those BLs which could be resolved in an episode if the main leads just talked to each other openly. I feel sorry for both of them, but it's kinda their fault.
I liked the humour. I know it's old by now, but I liked it. New (the other lead) is fairly good, too, imo. Though we don't see much of a motive for their actions, the depth is there. So I'm interested to see how it develops.
Overall, it feels fresh, despite not being actually unique. It's light and it's cute. It has a lot of potential, and very little ways to fail miserably. I believe this one's gonna be enjoyable.
They dialed down the creeps. But still. A whole-ass crab?! That's not gonna age well. Nuea is apparently fine with it, though. He's playing the long game.
Love Sky. Probably the most interesting character in the series.
Overall, it's nice. Just don't expect it to be serious or realistic.
Now I'm kinda scared what they have planned for the rest of the season.