An Adaptation for the Ages
This is the best adaptation of a manga I have ever seen make it to film or television. They captured every chapter, every panel, beat for beat for beat. I can only think of three things they noticeably changed over the course of these six episodes, and I appreciate each of those changes. This has not only increased my love of the original manga but has also introduced me to one of my new favorite JBL shows of all time. My one complaint? I could never have enough.Was this review helpful to you?
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This Japanese BL series is great, even tho im not really into Japanese BL series i think this one is one of the few and only Japanese BL i liked and didn't get bored while watching it.This series contains only 6 episodes of a duration of 25 mins per episodes , it might be a short series but it was still good the storyline was great.
If you like short BL well this is for you!
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Calming, relaxing, emotional yet realistic
This is one of the most touching and realistic BLs I've watched. The drama has quite some unique features like less emphasis on the leads being gay and more about their life and other problems. How everything is not magically solved.The story is about 2 boys one who gained some light as he grew up and one who lost it. Hiro brings this light into Kai's life when they were younger but overtime loses his own cz of how messy life is.
Compared to Kai's story i liked Hiro's more. I like how accurately they described corporate life. How companies make you feel unworthy and how you lose yourself unknowingly over time. I liked how hiro didn't confront, fight or do anything instead just quit to get out of the cycle. Unlike other dramas where you see the lead works hard and then things happen the villain gets fired and the office problems are solved. In reality no such things can happen. I like how hiro finished his work and quit. How subtly Kai supported and brought back light into Hiro's life and how they grew during the entire series.
It's just beautiful. I dont understand why its rated 7 but for me it was short and sweet
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short but sweet
The story shows two different back story that depicts peoples current life / work. One who struggles due to his low self esteem and one who experienced loss of loved ones. The show showed how exhausting life can be that you'll eventually agree due to to frustration and exhaustion. One scene that caught me off guard was when Hiro said the reason why he is reluctant in leaving and made me feel sympathy with him. Lot of people choose to do something they're comfortable that makes them reluctant to change and be contented with what is with them right. However, it shows how brave the MC is for doing it. Kudos to all the staffs who produce this good show.Was this review helpful to you?
Most underrated drama
This drama is really fantastic people who was Thai bl this seems bit different to them may be because of not much comedy scenes or kiss scenes but quite romantic and based on past bl this drama contains child hood crush, past memory and office relationship wow drama no much complicated twist simple and clear unfortunately we have very less episodes and if they make more episodes with 1 hr time it would have been good but still they covered all the plots without truncating I loved this drama and Japanese bl always have different vibe the voice of actors and the music story is a kind of silent I enjoyed it and recommend to all bl fansWas this review helpful to you?
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Perfect Propose: A Heartwarming Dive into Japanese BL
Okay, so let's talk about Perfect Propose, the latest gem in the Japanese BL scene. First off, can we just take a moment to appreciate how ridiculously adorable the main couple is? Like, their on-screen chemistry is so off-the-charts, it's practically contagious.Now, if you're a manga fan, you're in for a treat because this series stays pretty faithful to its source material. Of course, they had to tweak a few things, especially in the "intimate" department, because, you know, TV ratings and stuff. But hey, no complaints here, it's still pretty darn good.
But, oh man, can we talk about that overworking scene? It hit me right in the feels. I mean, seriously, who doesn't want to scream at their boss for making them burn the midnight oil and not even giving them a pat on the back? It's like, come on, show some appreciation, people! And don't even get me started on how it messed up Hirokuni's plans with Kai. I was legit tearing up over that.
Now, let's give a round of applause to Kai for being the most understanding partner ever. Seriously, that guy is goals. His patience and support throughout the series just made me want to give him a virtual hug.
Overall, I had a blast watching Perfect Propose. It's another win for Japanese BL, folks. So, if you're in the mood for some heartwarming romance with a dash of drama (and who isn't?), this one's a must-watch. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. 🌟
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mais que um romance
é de se imaginar que em uma série de 6 episódios com 24min cada não tem muita abertura pra se desenvolver uma grande história, mas as vezes a vida surpreende a gente como é nesse caso aqui.honestamente eu enxergo toda história de perfect propose com algo além do romance, é muito claro que a relação do hiro com o kai expõe o impacto que uma pessoa pode ter em nossa vida. que as vezes vivemos em um modo automático que nos prejudica e tudo que precisamos é de alguém que nos ajude a mudar de percepção. o romance é lindo claro, mas é muito reconfortante assistir o apoio que eles dão um para o outro em conjunto com o cuidado que eles compartilham entre si. no geral a série é uma boa surpresa
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Better ending than My Personal Weatherman
I just finish watching the final episode now and planning to rewatch it now lol! I’m sad that’s it finish already! Im going to miss Kai and Hiro their chemistry is toptier,the only bad thing about this show that it’s too short.I wanna see more about Kai and Hiro’s relationship! But overall it’s a good ending.Goodbye for now Kai and Hiro!!!Was this review helpful to you?
Des thématiques fortes, une romance sacrifiée...
Combien de personnes sont soumises au stress dans leur travail ? Jusqu'où la pression peut-elle aller ? Comment évoluer dans un environnement qui use jusqu'aux os ? Et surtout, quels sont les impacts sur la vie privée ? Voici ce qu'explore Perfect Propose.Hiro (Kaneko Shunya) est coincé dans un environnement professionnel nocif. Il enchaîne les heures alors que son supérieur lui refourgue sans cesse du boulot supplémentaire. Le matin, il peine à sortir du lit. Le soit, il s'empêche de dormir afin que le lendemain n'arrive pas trop vite. Derrière ce sourire de convenance, l'usure est palpable.
Aux premiers abords, l'arrivée de Kai (Nomura Kouta) n'est pas une si bonne nouvelle. Après une scène fortement discutable (en 2024, ce genre de scènes existent encore, vraiment ?), leurs vies trouvent un équilibre, poussant malgré tout Hiro dans ses retranchements.
La dynamique du duo est mignonne, parfois audacieuse, en dépit de l'égoïsme d'Hiro. L'un est audacieux, l'autre tendu comme un arc. Leur relation progresse avec des flash-back de leur amitié d'enfance inutiles. En réalité, il aurait été intéressant de les sacrifier eux afin de laisser la romance vivre. D'ailleurs, si les thématiques abordées sont fortes, c'est regrettable que la plupart ne tournent qu'autour d'Hiro. Kai est un personnage à la passivité émotionnelle frappante, cela pouvait créer un contraste intéressant.
En revanche, la romance n'a jamais eu le temps de se développer, malgré la piste ouverte sur le fait que l'amour pourrait être ce dont Hiro a besoin dans sa vie. Perfect Propose est trop court pour explorer chaque piste. Encore une fois, la romance est oubliée au détriment du reste. Quelques baisers ne suffisent pas.
En bref, Perpect Propose aborde des thématiques importantes. Cependant, c'est au détriment de la romance qui n'a pas le temps de se développer ou de créer une quelconque étincelle
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8/10 My New Favorite Japanese BL
I loved this. Short and sweet. Definitely one of the better ones l've seen and may even be my favorite Japanese BL. It was well-written and well-directed. The casting was great: two actually good-looking actors with great on-screen chemistry. The acting was good, too; there were still some awkwardness here and there, especially in intimate scenes (BL guys just never quite know what to do with their hands, do they?), but overall, it was some pretty solid acting from the whole adult cast. I made the mistake of reading the manga halfway through the series run because I got impatient with the weekly release. It was a mistake because I robbed myself of the otherwise worthwhile experience of going in blindly and being pleasantly surprised by all the good things that a well-done show can offer. While I loved the manga and this faithful live action adaptation, I really think I would have enjoyed this a lot more if I didn't have the source material in my head as I watched it. Nevertheless, ! loved the series and I can't wait to rewatch it in one sitting this time.Was this review helpful to you?
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Me decepcionei
Sinceramente eu esperava mais. Acho que já coloquei as expectativas de séries coreanas num patamar muito alto. A história é fofa, mas não me agradou particularmente. Talvez o plot de coisas surreais não me atraia tanto, sei lá. A série inicia com Hiro jogado no chão no meio da rua como um pedaço de papelão, achei isso meio louco! Em seguida Kai o encontra, e eles iniciam a história de fato. Quando crianças eram amigos e prometeram um ao outro que se casariam, normal num BL. Mais de 20 anos depois e o Kai, assumidamente gay ainda considera isso de forma séria, mesmo não existindo contato com Hiro, esse plot é muito forçado, credo.Continuando a bateria de coisas estranhas, Hiro aceita Kai em sua casa, véi, a última vez que se viram eram crianças, Kai poderia ser um assassino, assaltante, psicopata, mas o mundo ficcional não leva a lógica em conta hehehe.
O foco principal é sempre o casal, isso é bom pq o tempo é bem curto para desenvolver histórias paralelas. O romance acontece de forma meio maluca, e outras coisas não me agradaram, como o fato de Hiro não saber onde Kai passa o dia, onde trabalha, é tudo muito sem noção. A atuação do ator que faz o Kai também não é boa ao meu ver, ele passa todo o tempo sem expressão, sem demonstrar emoções, e talvez por isso não senti química entre os dois. O desenvolvimento deveria ter sido melhor elaborado, já que a série é tão curta, seria melhor se tivessem focado mais no casal e nas suas emoções do que no trabalho de Hiro, seria bom mostrar ao menos um EP contando sobre a vida deles após iniciarem o romance.
Os aspectos técnicos estão impecáveis, a atuação (com exceção da cara de bunda do Kai) é boa, a ost é linda, porém eu não assistiria de novo.
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L'incontro con Kai diventa elemento destabilizzante, che interrompe la routine malsana che lo stava portando verso un pozzo senza fondo. Il personaggio di Hiro sicuramente è quello più espressivo e facile da comprendere, anche rispetto a ciò che non dice a parole. Kai è decisamente più ermetico, difficilmente si riesce a capire cosa pensi (non solo è evidente che non ci riesce Hiro, ma anche per lo spettatore non è proprio lampante). La difficoltà di una comunicazione è comune a molte BL giapponesi e questa non fa eccezione. In questo senso mi ha ricordato molto "My personal weatherman", alla quale la accomuna anche un finale un po' insoddisfacente (entrambi i finali sembrano concludersi a caso su una scena, che non sembra essere degna di un vero finale... non significativa, non particolare, non risolutiva, soprattutto a livello di ciò che viene detto...insomma, ci si poteva inventare qualcosa di più impattante ed emozionante, in entrambi i casi). A differenza di "My personal weatherman" - che annovero tra le mie BL preferite - la chimica tra i due protagonisti di "Perfect propose" è abbastanza buona, ma di certo non stratosferica (siamo davvero lontani anni luce dal pairing Mizuki/Yoh). Resta comunque una serie equilibrata e piacevole, che merita di essere vista per gli amanti delle BL giapponesi (e non).
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