A refreshing breeze in the world of BL dramas, this series skillfully blends heartwarming romance with genuine character development. The engaging storyline and well-crafted relationships make it a standout in the genre, offering viewers a delightful escape into a world where love knows no boundaries.
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A handsome man doesn't mean you'll get just get a serving of cute and mushy feelings...
Firstly, the lead actor (playing the TV weatherman) is strikingly good-looking - it's not difficult to understand why his housemate has been compelled to draw him from when he first saw him in the cafeteria. Segasaki has a unique kind of beauty that draws not only Yoh, but also his friend Manju and the viewer too. This is one strength of the drama - what is such a man like in person? How does the outward image of a popular persona translate into his real personality when at home?Secondly, to address the conflicting opinions around this drama and its storyline: I liked the couple and I do believe it takes all sorts to make the world go round. I guess my main frustration was simply this: how about a bit more direct communication?
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Expected Just a little more
It was run of the mill stuff I suppose. I was hoping for a more intense dynamic and such but it turned into an attempted wholesome romance which is a bit hard to do with an inherently toxic premise. I genuinely think if they had gotten more into the toxic relationship and how messed up this situation is, it would've worked much better. What I'm saying is this wasn't messed up enough and that's a problem. There shouldn't be a wholesome romantic thing going on, this relationship isn't designed for that.It should've leaned into thriller/psychological territory more. The acting was solid however and the spicy scenes hit good. I'll give them that.
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Interesting
I haven’t watched a lot of Japanese bl dramas but this one is a whole new level, the visual in this drama is so good! and it gives a backstory on how they actually met and how it turned out on why they lived together like that, the second male lead is possessive of the main male lead and gets jealous easily so if you usually like possessive dramas this would probably be one of them, the plot is interesting, I would definitely recommend .Was this review helpful to you?
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He can't talk about his feelings and is angry that the other guy doesn't understand how he feels
I don't know if I hate it or love it. The story is well written and the characters are realistic and multi-layered after all. But this was so frustrating to watch, like what kind of situationship is this?? For once, I don't understand, why didn't Segasaki just confess when he was making the proposal at the start. Wanting your crush to live at your house as your "slave" is weird, but it's much weirder to ask a friend you don't even know that well to do that. Also, Segasaki literally sleeps with his "slave" all the time, and him still acting like he's not in love with Yoh makes this situation even weirder. Also, I would really like to know how that even started. Did he just randomly come onto Yoh and Yoh accepted it as "part of their deal" or what the fuck happened? I honestly don't think they ever even talk about it. Yes, Yoh is dense but please please Segasaki can't you once tell him what you really feel and not try to show it indirectly.And him stalking Yoh (after not allowing him to go to work?!?!?) and tying Yoh up out of jealousy is not cool. I mean Yoh liked being tied up, but it's still too much. His weird jealousy was also really annoying and that Yoh just accepted not being allowed to leave the house was frustrating. Their power-dynamic was honestly weird (Yoh is completely dependent on Segasaki) and that made Yoh not being able to speak his mind freely, not a good situation to start a relationsship.
Segasaki also said other really possessive problematic stuff, but I think he didn't mean it seriously? At least I hope so...
And the worst part of all of this is, that till the end they never had a real talk about their feelings (only "I like you" in the last episode) or about their relationship (they kinda confessed to each other, but it didn't change anything?? they didn't even seem to be happy after hearing it lol??). It feels like almost nothing happened in 8 episodes. And if Segasaki already knew that Yoh likes him, why would he not confess to Yoh in the beginning??? He already knows that he won't be rejected? Whyyyy???? And why would he treat Yoh so coldly in the beginning, only talking to him about what he wants to eat and when he will be at work and when not. At this point Yoh was literally just a maid and that's it. Obviously Yoh wouldn't think that Segasaki likes him when being treated so coldly??
And till the end I'm still not sure who Segasaki is. Is he really just cold (like he was on the "date" with Yoh) or is he actually a nice guy like he was to Yoh in university? I understand Yoh completely, but Segasaki? I still don't understand why he does things the way he does it.
This was one of the most frustrating BL's I ever watched, but I couldn't stop watching it. I actually don't mind the miscommunication-trope (if it ended after the 3th episode I would have loved this series), but here it was dragged on to long. For example in My beautiful man, Hira is even denser than Yoh, but that's why Kiyoi works hard to communicate with him better. But here? Their communication only got slightly better, but it's still a mess. Segasaki is frustrated that Yoh doesn't want to consider his feelings, but Segasaki was acting so confusedly, and also it is not Yoh's job to figure out Segasaki's true feelings. Just say it yourself you coward and don't blame Yoh. Have you even considered Yoh's feelings? How confused HE feels because of your actions???
I'm sure some of you will eat this up, but this is not my type of "kink", I'm not the biggest fan of characters like Segasaki. I mean I love me a tsundere, and I love a cold-on-the-outside character, but here? Here there was something missing to make me actually like Segasaki. Maybe it's because till the end he doesn't lay of his cold "mask" or his jealousy.
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But their body language really said I love you in every way possible but I think they are dense WHAHAHAHA
Actually shooked about the behavior of the both character... but yeah as the story goes I understand the both of them... They really find the peace and love in each others arm
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Not bad but not good
Usually I am okay with toxic relationships for the purpose of a story, but Segasaki aggravated me a lot. You know the actors did well when you really hate the character they play. Segasaki never redeems himself in any type of way and when he is meant to be seen as a better person, it misses because he never actually proves anything. Yoh seems desperate for a man who really just wants to own him and shows little regard for his feelings. I did really enjoy Yoh's friend, the girl and her husband. Also, am I the only one who thinks Yoh should have been more mad about the fact HE PUT A TRACKER IN HIS BAG? TO FOLLOW HIM TO HIS FRIENDS HOUSE WHEN HE WANTED TO BE AWAY? No one said a thing and all Yoh did was return the tracker? Insane.Was this review helpful to you?
Only works cause it’s fiction at its finest
I personally enjoyed watching this for the most part. It was short and sort of sexy and ”sweet” in the toxic kind of way that’s okay when it’s fiction.My biggest issue aside from well the obvious.. was that the series didn’t really end anywhere? It felt like there was still a bunch missing? It just ended very abruptly I didn’t even realise it was the end until I saw the ending credits?
If you just need something to entertain you for a short while and you don’t mind morally questionable relationships, you’ll probably be okay watching this. Otherwise maybe skip this one.
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toxic relationship or depiction of real life or both!!!
Many people express this series as a toxic relationship, but if you really think about it the creator of this series is just giving an example of real-life.One of the biggest problems in society these days is people have trouble with communication. Everything is a touch of a button on a mobile device or a swipe to the left or right so to speak. once people are face to face, they often don't know how to express themselves they because they can't just hit a button and show the other person their happy, they have to say it or show it which is where the lack of communication comes in. When people can't express how they feel or fear they might come off in the wrong way it causes miscommunication.
This series that appears as a toxic one-sided relationship is actually a depiction of the struggles people go thru in life with each other when neither side knows how to express their feelings leading to frustration anxiety and misunderstanding. This series shows how people express these frustrations and anxieties in different ways.
To anyone looking for a lovey dovey show please skip this one.
If anyone is looking for the pure emotional side of ups and downs in a relationship, please watch.
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Really unique and different
When I watched this drama I was very confused by the storyline, I wasn't sure what the relationship between the two were until it was explained. This romance is completely unrealistic but very entertaining to watch. The drama didn't have any moments where I got bored or felt uninterested. It's a drama that one could watch in one go, the urge to watch more episodes is crazy. The characters both went through necessary character development which was satisfying to see. This drama was a twist of many different emotions. Overall I recommend it to bl fans. I haven't watched too much bl's but this one was surprisingly really good.Was this review helpful to you?
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Story
I know a lot of viewers were not very pleased with this BL due to the way Yho was being treated but I took it for what it was a drama and thoroughly enjoyed it. Yho was depicted as a loner and fell for Segasaki otherwise he wouldn't have been in a relationship with him toxic or otherwise.Loved both actors .. Both very cute.For some reason Japanese actors are incredible at showing their emotions Love..Excitement...Happiness..Sadness. Segasaki was very cohesive in his behaviour but Yhofought back and also when drunk his feelings came to the fore so he wasn't completely taken over.. Segasaki was put in his place more than once. You have many people in life who are very submissive to someone's feelings and they live like that. They prefer not to walk away.Yes I will watch it again.
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A little unusual & confusing, but worth the watch
There are so many stunning shots of the two men going about their daily routines, sitting in baths, eating meals together and laying on each other’s lap. It hurts my eyes because the both of them look so ridiculously beautiful from every angle.But beautiful men aside, My Personal Weatherman is perhaps one of the most unusual and confusing Japanese BLs I’ve watched recently.
The relationship between Mizuki and Yoh is insanely ambiguous and yet, painfully unambiguous at the same time.
When Yoh ties his self worth to books he has sold, it’s only because he wants to be good enough for the wildly successful Mizuki, who has made a name for himself in his field.
When Mizuki is quiet around Yoh, it’s because he has dropped his mask – he is finally free to be his exhausted, introverted self around a person he trusts the most. Not Mizuki the talented meteorologist, not Mizuki the popular weatherman, not Mizuki the handsome idol.
Just Mizuki. A man who has found a place to rest his weary soul.
Full review: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2023/11/24/personal-weatherman-2023-taikan-yoho/
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