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Ahh my first bl drama. I didn't even knew it was a tragic bl but like after episode 1 i found out it was a tragic story i usually don't like tragic story but i was so fascinated by watching them together i watched the whole series..if i put it. simply it's a great drama .. but the accident scene where koichi gets hit by truck the blood on koichi wasn't really looking realistic but i wouldn't cut any points for that because i simply adore them. ..gosh i fell in love with rio koimya(koichi) ..<3 not gonna lie i cried my eyes out when koichi disappeared.. lol my whole pillow was soaked with tears Was this review helpful to you?
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A Metaphor For Mourning, Regret, Coping, and Letting Go.
Many people when reading the summary for this drama may find the concept silly, but the show uses it masterfully to show how different people cope with death.The biggest thing in the drama is forgetting about someone when they're gone, how many people will forget you, but there will always be at least one person who will never forget. By the end, Mitsuru is unable to forget Koichi and is unable to move on, forever holding on to a lingering sadness.
One of my favourite messages from this series, said by Mitsuru's father, is that you don't have to force yourself to heal. It's always good to try to move on, to heal, but sometimes, a lot of times realistically, it's impossible and that's okay.
This series has become one of my favourites and is one of the very few dramas that has actually made me cry. I'm a sucker when it comes to death metaphors in shows, so this one really hits the spot. This is a short review, but I don't have much to say besides you should really watch this drama, for its message is one many people need to see and hear.
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Probably the best Drama I've ever watched
What makes this drama so special and unique is the way the sense of loss, the worry of forgetting our loved one and the silent mourning was illustrated. Both actors expressed so many feelings with their facial expressions, especially in scenes like the first kiss. It really caught my breath. The setting and the association with the rain is also super nice. I'm going to watch this drama again because it gave me tremendous comfort with the openness about this heavy subject (loss, fear, death). It was an unique experience.Was this review helpful to you?
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Impactful, important and very heartbreaking
This series shattered my heart into a million pieces over and over again.STORY - It's all about Koichi's realization that he cannot hold onto the world and Mitsuru forever and him feeling guilty about this and struggling to accept it until the last episode. Mitsuru's narrative really dives into what all grieving people must feel except it's even more painful for him as he has to slowly endure watching Koichi slip away from him and watch his grip on the world slowly get weaker until he has to let go. It is not just a love story but one about life and death and the crossover. It is super impactful and overwhelmingly sad and I'm sure many people endured the same but I just found myself crying along with them every episode.
ACTING - The actors did an indescribably good job at portraying the character's raw emotions and pains. It was honestly beautiful to watch and it didn't feel like I was watching a series but more like two actual people's story. I don't think anyone could have done it better and I'm grateful for that.
Music - The official soundtrack for this series went so well with the storyline that at first I didn't quite register it as for some reason it didn't feel like a soundtrack but more the emotions embodied into a song if that makes any sense whatsoever. In the final episode it really hit me hard.
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Dear reader, this series is a Tearjerker, watch own your own risk.
What can I say I'm speechless or you can say out of words. I just wanna hug koichi & michchan. They're adorable, I was just bored and looking for something to watch and eventually i found this series. At first i really liked the name," Eternal yesterday " I think it's quite interesting. I didn't aspect anything before watching this but when i completed this series i left with one question "what am i living for" "what's the purpose of my life" I hate sad endings but still I completed this series I felt the Emptiness inside of me. I already knew about the sad ending. I felt very bad for michchan. Another gem from Japan. Don't think about anything just watch. And I promise you will cry your eyes out.Was this review helpful to you?
UNCONVENTIONAL ROMANCE ?
Eien No KinouThis is an unconventional romance series based on a novel. You can tell cinematography is simple but grasped the mellow mood of a tragic romance between two young students.
I find this to be soft, quirky, emotional, and at times, low-key comical series.
The BGM blended wonderfully with the mood of the scenes without causing any distraction
support cast did their job of moving the story forward, and unlike many romantic shows where a side character upstages the protagonists, in this series they are all interconnected and contributed to the story. The series could’ve had an extra episode or two, because the climax leaves you feeling a little empty, like we deserved some more.
If you are a crier, grab some tissues and be prepared for a heart-breaking wistful ending.
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Beautiful and Heartbreaking Love Story
Subjective Gut Rating - 8.75If this is a regular BL love story, the focus would be on the budding romance of an extroverted and popular guy falling in love with a reclusive and quiet loner. The whole drama would be of how they fall in love, the push-and-pull and then many fluffy scenes of them together at the end.
But this is a Japanese BL and we know the Japanese are famous for having unique and interesting (sometimes weird) plots. “Eien no Kinou” aka “Eternal Yesterday” is one of them. When I heard about the story of a living corpse, I wasn’t sure if that’s what I wanted. I was so glad I am finally in the right mood to watch this.
“Eternal Yesterday” was told from the perspective of male lead Micchan’s monologues. Flashbacks are used to tell us how Micchan and Koichi met and fell in love. Koichi’s accident was introduced in the first episode and it’s not hard to guess how the story is going to end. Despite that, when I got to the final episode, all the emotions hit me hard.
Koichi is a lovely character and it’s very easy to like him when he was first introduced. Micchan, on the other hand, as the quiet one, took me a tiny bit longer. But I’ve come to love his character through his experiences, inner monologues and the emotions he felt for Koichi. The acting for both leads is great. I can feel their initial attraction for each other and unspoken spokens and heartaches throughout the drama. Both actors, Komiyo Rio and Inoue Sora, are easy on the eyes, so that doesn’t hurt.
I’ve always loved the use of silence in Japanese dramas without manipulating the audience’s emotions with music and songs. The quietness invites the actors to really express themselves through their acting. This is so evident during the quiet and intimate moments in the last episode. Since this is not a cute and fluffy drama, but more of a melodrama, the pacing is slower and some viewers might not like it. Because the drama is so short (8 eps at 20 mins each), the slower pace did not bother me.
My only criticism of the drama is the subplot of the teachers. It felt a little out-of-place and only serves the purpose of that one scene in the classroom with the biology teacher. I wish their story was a little more fleshed out and not out-of-the-blue.
“Eternal Yesterday” is a miracle that provides Micchan and Koichi time to prepare themselves, treasure their time and properly grieve. Each moment spent together is a gift and I’ve enjoyed this heartbreaking journey with them very much. In the last scene, I truly wish Micchan can find another number one in his life. The ending theme in the last episode feels like the ‘alternate’ happy ending that I want for them.
Completed: 7/22/2023 - Review #334
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Painful watch
Oh. This one’s just pure pain. Not the good kind.I kept expecting them to explain the zombiness away but they kept digging deeper into the science of how it works until they just straight up went - “you know what, magic fucks in this universe”. Made me knock it down from a solid 8 down to a 5.
The supernatural-ness of it all cheapens the plot immensely in my honest opinion. I think it would have been so much better if it all actually was just in Micchans head which would have then made him learn to navigate his life after coming to terms with the death. Would have made for way better story.
I am however glad that they got to spend those last 4 days together and say goodbye properly.
I don’t know if that would help or worsen one’s grief in real life tho..
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The Most Heartbreaking and Devastating BL Masterpiece!
Eternal Yesterday (2022) is a spectacular, raw, and deeply devastating Japanese BL drama that stands tall as an absolute masterpiece of the tragic-romance genre. It is a profoundly emotional journey about grief, letting go, and a love that defies the boundaries of death.Story (10/10):The narrative is exceptionally well-written, unique, and hauntingly beautiful. Following two high schoolers whose lives are upended when one gets hit by a truck but miraculously remains conscious as a "living corpse," the plot avoids all fluffy clichés. Instead, it dives straight into a dark, melancholic exploration of mortality and impending loss. What makes this story a supreme masterpiece is the agonizing weight of the inevitable. Watching one lead desperately deny and fight against the reality that his favorite person is slowly decaying and disappearing will completely tear your heart apart. The pacing is tight, building up to a final, devastating climax that will leave you completely broken.Acting & Cast (10/10):Komiya Rio and Inoue Sora delivered absolute masterclass, career-defining performances with an intensely raw, electric on-screen chemistry. Inoue Sora is phenomenal as Mitsuru, capturing the immense quiet pain, stubborn denial, and deep vulnerability of a boy watching his safe haven fade away. Komiya Rio is perfect as Koichi, bringing a beautiful, warm, yet tragic energy to a character who is fighting time just to stay with the person he loves. Their touch, longing glances, and heartbreaking emotional scenes feel incredibly genuine and moving.Overall:Eternal Yesterday is a mandatory 10/10 watch for every single BL enthusiast who can handle heavy angst, tragic destiny, and ultimate devotion. Driven by elite acting and a poignantly sad storyline, it leaves a permanent, beautiful mark on your heart. An unforgettable, emotional masterpiece. Highly recommended!Was this review helpful to you?
Simply Superb
This was so beautiful but heartbreaking💕 One of the best Japanese bl I have ever seen👍🇦🇺 The acting was fabulous and the story is sad but brave in the story telling👏👏👏 I love all Japanese BL and some are better than others and this one was a hidden masterpiece and thanks to all the actors and production team!Was this review helpful to you?
At a loss here
I am not sure how to feel about this drama. The chemistry between the main leads got me hooked and kept me hooked. But I had my issues with the story. I’m not into stories with dead people and walking corpses. I find it creepy most of the time. And how the story unfolds until the end left me at a loss regarding some deeper meaning. After all the build up over the episodes this drama felt weirdly shallow after finishing it imho.(Review from 2022/12/19)
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The story line was great
Music was on point
The lead actors gave it their all
I could feel every emotion flowing to me through my phone screen.
The series is worth watching and I could rewatch it a second and third time though it made me cry 😭😭😭😭😭I still have tears rolling down my cheeks while writing this review😭😭😭😭😭😭😭.
The director,screen writer and production crew did a great job.
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