This follows the story of illustrator Okusawa Ritsu and salesman Ikegami Fumiya. They met at an old coffee shop and eventually fell in love and lived happily together. However, a misunderstanding gradually arises between Ritsu, who lives freely, and Fumiya, who is swayed by it. After a fight one winter day, Ritsu leaves the house and is involved in an accident, and loses consciousness. Upon awakening, Ritsu had lost only the memory of Fumiya. Wanting to start their relationship over from scratch, Fumiya hides the fact that he was dating Ritsu and resumes their joint life. However, Ritsu asks him to take him to a familiar place in order to regain his memory. Fumiya is reluctant, but the two of them start a "journey" to follow the trajectory of their relationship. The coffee shop where they met for the first time, the riverside road they always strolled, the places they both traveled to before dating... Sweet memories and bittersweet memories, the time they spend together haunts Fumiya's mind. Ritsu, on the other hand, finds himself gradually becomes attracted to Fumiya again while having amnesia.
SPOILER!!!
In both of these dramas, after a bad fight and breakup, one of the leads gets in an accident resulting in amnesia. This results in persistent amnesia that makes him forget the person he was dating right before the accident, but continues to live in close proximity to them and realizes romantic feelings all over again.
In both of these dramas, after a bad fight and breakup, one of the leads gets in an accident resulting in amnesia. This results in persistent amnesia that makes him forget the person he was dating right before the accident, but continues to live in close proximity to them and realizes romantic feelings all over again.
Yang, what they call a corporate slave who was transferred to the Japanese branch of his company, one day witnesses the Yakuza Yuma fighting a gang in the downtown area and is fascinated by his strength. After a chance reunion with Yuma, Yang is gradually drawn to him, despite his awkwardness. Yuma also begins to open up to Yang and the two of them gradually connect to one another through their shared loneliness.
Kanade Shinichiro, a working adult living in Tokyo, has decided to hide his homosexuality and never fall in love again due to bitter memories from his school days. One day, he reunites with his high school best friend, Mashiro Kosuke, who he once had a "special" crush on. After meeting for the first time in six years, the two face their pasts and begin to move forward while re-examining themselves. A heartwarming boys' love story about two people who sometimes hurt each other but also clumsily love each other.
Shirasaki Yuki, a rookie actor, finally lands an audition and is chosen to star in a BL drama alongside current superstar Hayama Asami, who was also his senior at university. Feeling anxious and troubled before his first major role, Shirasaki is approached by Hayama with the proposal to form a “romantic relationship for the sake of character development” until the filming concludes. Their pseudo-romantic involvement off-screen leads to a moving and beautifully crafted love story exploring the intricacies of relationships within the entertainment industry and among actors.
Japanese Latin dance champion Suzuki Shinya and Japanese standard dance champion Sugiki Shinya are both famous dancers. Although they are in different fields, their names differ by only one letter. Suzuki, who hates to lose, is irritated by being compared to the other dancer. One day, Sugiki suddenly invites Suzuki to "aim to be champion together in 10 Dances." 10 Dances is a competitive dance where dancers who have mastered both Latin and standard dance compete in a total of 10 dances. Suzuki initially refuses Sugiki's proposal to teach each other and aim for the top because it seems too reckless. However, he is overwhelmed by Sugiki's provocative and competitive attitude and accepts in anger. The two are polar opposites in terms of personality and everything and they clash, but as they take lessons every day, they work hard together and gradually close the gap. Then, Suzuki gradually realizes that he is starting to be attracted to Sugiki.
There’s a very specific feel to Life: Senjou no Bokura, and it’s a very neutrally told story - by that I’m referring to a greyer tone. There’s very few shows I’d compare it with; but if you like the feel of Jack O’ Frost, you can find that again in Life: Senjou no Bokura and vice versa.
The plots are totally different and I’d also say don’t be quick to judge either by its synopsis - both are shows I’d dismiss looking at the synopsis but they carry themselves well if you give them a chance.
The plots are totally different and I’d also say don’t be quick to judge either by its synopsis - both are shows I’d dismiss looking at the synopsis but they carry themselves well if you give them a chance.
Both stories here focus on adults, who have mentalities to match. People who have become used to being alone in their minds, and with mature characters, you also get some greyer tones. Both stories will have warming moments and bittersweet ones, so if you like the slight edge to either story, maybe give the other a go.
Both shows are the only shows I would dare to compare with Life: Senjou no Bokura. So I’ll also mention that here because really, I think if you can appreciate any of the three, the others will be enjoyable to you too.
Both shows are the only shows I would dare to compare with Life: Senjou no Bokura. So I’ll also mention that here because really, I think if you can appreciate any of the three, the others will be enjoyable to you too.
Kazuma, back in Tokyo after returning from America, reunites with his middle school friend Ren, now the top designer at their company. It’s their first meeting in 10 years since an abrupt farewell. Ren was Kazuma’s best friend and first love, but he avoids discussing their past, fearing rejection due to his feelings for Kazuma. Despite this, the two reconnect one night.
Both of these dramas center around gay leads who had broken up not because they no longer loved each other, but rather because the small acts of love they did for each other stopped holding meaning/significance (especially daily meals) and daily habits started to create a feeling of resentment. What results is two men with residual feelings unsure if they should try again or move on.
Hiro's so stressed out at work that he can barely have proper meals or get some well-earned sleep. When he passes out on the sidewalk after yet another stressful day, an unfamiliar face calls out to him - apparently, they once promised to marry each other? What's Kai Fukaya's deal, and why is he so insistent on assuming the role of Hiro's fiancé?
Eating around other people is a struggle for salaryman Yutaka, despite his talent for cooking. All that changes when he meets Minoru and Tane—two brothers, many years apart in age—who ask him to teach them how to make his delicious food! Yutaka soon finds himself having a change of heart as he looks forward to the meals they share together.
