I'm looking forward to seeing him in Alice in Borderland. Based on the trailer, his character is very expressive…
ahhh okay. Yeah this type of genre might not be for everyone. also I just looked at his account and found a video. dont know if it's the same one but yeah, it doesn't even show him in it lol
I'm looking forward to seeing him in Alice in Borderland. Based on the trailer, his character is very expressive…
Also I think AIB was filmed before Cherry Magic, assuming CM was filmed at the end of 2019 or beginning of 2020? Anyone correct me if I'm wrong. It's just I saw an IG live post 1 year ago in 2019 and Machida had the same hairstyle as he did in AIB.
He truly is pretty good. That is why Akaso Eiji's acting looks even more mediocre.
I hate to admit it but.......I agree. Personally, I think Machida is the better actor out of the two. Just by a sliver though, because I think Adachi's character is so hard to portray, so Akaso is doing pretty great.
So......I’m rewatching this movie. I didn't watch the prequel. I searched up 'His' on a random drama website and clicked on the first 'His' I saw, making this 'His' my first 'His'. Since I don't have that pre-exposure to the characters and how they were developed in the prequel, I have no prior knowledge to judge this movie as a sequel. Therefore, I will comment on this movie as a standalone.
In my opinion, this movie was great. We don't know much about them as teens, but you get the gist that they were close and they were in love, until Nagisa decided he was a coward and broke up with Shun to fulfill his position as a normal person in society. He regrets his decision because he truly does love Shun and Shun still loves him, easily forgiving him despite having been hurt. But that's really all you need to know because this movie doesn't really focus on their relationship, but on the relationships: with the daughter, with the wife, and with the community. It's beyond just two gay guys seeking to understand each other, it's two gay guys seeking to understand the world around them and what makes them okay as a couple.
I'm not gonna harp on Nagisa's character. We all know he's an ass for hurting Shun. But we also all know how scary it is to live as a gay man, so it cancels out. I can't be out here shaming Nagisa for making the decisions when I already know how hard gay folks lives are. Who knows what was going on in his head when he made the decision. How hard it was to make the decision. He clearly regrets so let's just move on to the next point.
There's a deep emphasis on acceptance as a homosexual in the modern Japanese society. And I thought it was dealt with well, seeing how Rena changes her ways as a mother, and how Nagisa and Shun now have confidence as a couple, in a town that accepts them. I really liked when Shun can openly say he’s gay. Having Nagisa ditch him and return with a kid, must’ve caused him to want to hide even more. So his ability to come out of the closet to the people he once feared would shun him, was moving.
Nagisa and Shun’s relationship with Sora was very cute. Shun was able to open up to Sora’s open-mindedness as time went on, really showing how attached he's become to her since the beginning when he was adamant about not wanting to help Nagisa raise her.
I think finally Rena’s change was well done. Not only was she betrayed by the man she loved, she also finds out he’s gay. Of course I can understand her pain. But she was also able to change her ways and become a better mother and in the process also accept her ex-husband. This sort of change can't have been easy. But it was shown well through both the court scenes and the aftermath when she finally learns that her conservative lifestyle just won't be enough to fulfill her daughter's needs. Her ditching her lifestyle to accommodate Sora's living style shows she's willing to change as a mother. The scene where she meets with her mom at the cafe was very significant imo. The mom is telling her she can't spoil Sora then in the same breath judges a gay couple. The way Rena looks at her is very telling. She looked displeased. At that very moment, Rena probably realized how wrong her mom was this whole time and it just isn't gonna work following her lead, especially seeing how Sora is having problems socializing, when in reality, she's very friendly with people.
One character that I really liked was the old man neighbor. He doesn't pry too much into Shun's life but he's silently supportive. He gives off a fatherly vibe, telling his son it's fine to be gay and stuff. I really appreciate his character because he was clearly the only one in the town that has gotten close enough to Shun. So his words must mean a lot for Shun at the time of uncertainty.
Overall, I appreciated this movie the second time around because I caught more things I missed the first time that really makes this film great. I can’t say the same for people who have seen the prequel and had certain expectations. Maybe if you think of this movie as a standalone, you’d see it in a different perspective? Idk.
SIDE NOTE: Miyazawa is HAWT. The first time I watched this, I wasn't really paying attention. Just thought damn, I watched the sequel and not the prequel, am I gonna get any of this (good thing ya don't need the prequel). But I did notice this dude's eye color was a nice shade of light brown. It really pops in the movie. So I did a little research after finishing the movie and BOOM, Model, speaks English, 6 fucking feet. Like damn, you kinda the whole package.
SIDE SIDE NOTE: Truly I came back to rewatch this because I saw the cast interviews. and Fujiwara and Sotomura's real life relationship was so cute. In this particular interview, Fujiwara also used his thumb to wipe food particles from Sotomura's lips and licked it, just like in the movie and that move made me so soft. I just had to come back in and truly appreciate the father/daughter relationship again. They're just so cute.
SIDE SIDE SIDE NOTE: Fujiwara seems like he'll make a fun dad in real life. The way he interacts with Sotomura, his demeanor is just very warm and kid friendly. Idk, maybe I'm thinking too much into it.
I checked out that "Guilty" drama or whatever Keita starred in before this. From MDL, he plays supporting but…
I'm looking forward to seeing him in Alice in Borderland. Based on the trailer, his character is very expressive and over the top. A stark contrast to his character here.
There is only a full chinese sub. So if you understand chinese then you are luckyhttps://www.bilibili.com/video/BV15V41127m8?from=search&seid=7058225819433633142You…
idk how accurate it's gonna be because it's from japanese to chinese to english (definitely gonna lose somethings in translation) but we'll see how it goes!
There is only a full chinese sub. So if you understand chinese then you are luckyhttps://www.bilibili.com/video/BV15V41127m8?from=search&seid=7058225819433633142You…
ah this really helps. i know some basic chinese so although i can't read all the characters, google translate comes in handy. it's the pinyin that truly shines in these instances.
Now we can see the vast difference between casting professional actors and inexperienced actors. I cringed at…
Agree. I get the feeling they're just adding another role to their resume and moving on with life, whether it brings them popularity or not. Machida and Akaso have shown appreciation for the recognition, but their career isn't built off BL.
Now we can see the vast difference between casting professional actors and inexperienced actors. I cringed at…
lol sorry if my comment came off as ageist or something. NOT intended!!! i was just pointing out how adults who have experience can really make the difference when you watch bl. for my case, i've only seen so few bl in Japan, so that's just my little notice for the ones i have seen. however i do watch quite a bit of thai bl, which are full of school boys genre and inexperienced young actors. so i was looking at those to the japanese bl i've seen and drawing a conclusion that I think adults with experience tend to make better bl. which is exactly how Cherry Magic is. both actors are adults with an acting career.
Now we can see the vast difference between casting professional actors and inexperienced actors. I cringed at…
side eyeing some thai bl *cough havent watched much japanese bl but the ones ive seen the actors are basically adults. you have to appreciate adults in bl who have a acting career. the difference is so visible.
It's nice to know Yuu Toyota is a female mangaka. She tells a love story about two guys so naturally that at first…
i'm curious to know how a guy, a gay guy, would have wrote the story differently. not to discredit Toyota's work of course, i think it's good, but i just think (if she's straight) that experiences are vastly different between those who are in the spectrum compared to those who are allies and can see those experiences. it'd be interesting if there isn't anything different or if there is a lot different.
guys i was thinking the drama will ends in december what will we do i don't wanna to endup ?????
good things come to an end someday. and there's always more bl movie/drama to be made and discovered. considering the fact that japan has produced many novel/manga based bl and non-bl, i think there's a high chance other popular bl novel/manga will be made. let's keep our eyes out for those
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https://youtu.be/49_44FFKZ1M and https://youtu.be/rQePKoNiPxw both show Machida.
I didn't watch the prequel. I searched up 'His' on a random drama website and clicked on the first 'His' I saw, making this 'His' my first 'His'. Since I don't have that pre-exposure to the characters and how they were developed in the prequel, I have no prior knowledge to judge this movie as a sequel. Therefore, I will comment on this movie as a standalone.
In my opinion, this movie was great. We don't know much about them as teens, but you get the gist that they were close and they were in love, until Nagisa decided he was a coward and broke up with Shun to fulfill his position as a normal person in society. He regrets his decision because he truly does love Shun and Shun still loves him, easily forgiving him despite having been hurt. But that's really all you need to know because this movie doesn't really focus on their relationship, but on the relationships: with the daughter, with the wife, and with the community. It's beyond just two gay guys seeking to understand each other, it's two gay guys seeking to understand the world around them and what makes them okay as a couple.
I'm not gonna harp on Nagisa's character. We all know he's an ass for hurting Shun. But we also all know how scary it is to live as a gay man, so it cancels out. I can't be out here shaming Nagisa for making the decisions when I already know how hard gay folks lives are. Who knows what was going on in his head when he made the decision. How hard it was to make the decision. He clearly regrets so let's just move on to the next point.
There's a deep emphasis on acceptance as a homosexual in the modern Japanese society. And I thought it was dealt with well, seeing how Rena changes her ways as a mother, and how Nagisa and Shun now have confidence as a couple, in a town that accepts them. I really liked when Shun can openly say he’s gay. Having Nagisa ditch him and return with a kid, must’ve caused him to want to hide even more. So his ability to come out of the closet to the people he once feared would shun him, was moving.
Nagisa and Shun’s relationship with Sora was very cute. Shun was able to open up to Sora’s open-mindedness as time went on, really showing how attached he's become to her since the beginning when he was adamant about not wanting to help Nagisa raise her.
I think finally Rena’s change was well done. Not only was she betrayed by the man she loved, she also finds out he’s gay. Of course I can understand her pain. But she was also able to change her ways and become a better mother and in the process also accept her ex-husband. This sort of change can't have been easy. But it was shown well through both the court scenes and the aftermath when she finally learns that her conservative lifestyle just won't be enough to fulfill her daughter's needs. Her ditching her lifestyle to accommodate Sora's living style shows she's willing to change as a mother. The scene where she meets with her mom at the cafe was very significant imo. The mom is telling her she can't spoil Sora then in the same breath judges a gay couple. The way Rena looks at her is very telling. She looked displeased. At that very moment, Rena probably realized how wrong her mom was this whole time and it just isn't gonna work following her lead, especially seeing how Sora is having problems socializing, when in reality, she's very friendly with people.
One character that I really liked was the old man neighbor. He doesn't pry too much into Shun's life but he's silently supportive. He gives off a fatherly vibe, telling his son it's fine to be gay and stuff. I really appreciate his character because he was clearly the only one in the town that has gotten close enough to Shun. So his words must mean a lot for Shun at the time of uncertainty.
Overall, I appreciated this movie the second time around because I caught more things I missed the first time that really makes this film great. I can’t say the same for people who have seen the prequel and had certain expectations. Maybe if you think of this movie as a standalone, you’d see it in a different perspective? Idk.
SIDE NOTE: Miyazawa is HAWT. The first time I watched this, I wasn't really paying attention. Just thought damn, I watched the sequel and not the prequel, am I gonna get any of this (good thing ya don't need the prequel). But I did notice this dude's eye color was a nice shade of light brown. It really pops in the movie. So I did a little research after finishing the movie and BOOM, Model, speaks English, 6 fucking feet. Like damn, you kinda the whole package.
SIDE SIDE NOTE: Truly I came back to rewatch this because I saw the cast interviews. and Fujiwara and Sotomura's real life relationship was so cute. In this particular interview, Fujiwara also used his thumb to wipe food particles from Sotomura's lips and licked it, just like in the movie and that move made me so soft. I just had to come back in and truly appreciate the father/daughter relationship again. They're just so cute.
SIDE SIDE SIDE NOTE: Fujiwara seems like he'll make a fun dad in real life. The way he interacts with Sotomura, his demeanor is just very warm and kid friendly. Idk, maybe I'm thinking too much into it.
havent watched much japanese bl but the ones ive seen the actors are basically adults. you have to appreciate adults in bl who have a acting career. the difference is so visible.
me: TURNT BRIGHTNESS LEVEL 100% MAX