Maya Rusli
Ossan’s Love was really such an emotional roller coaster ride from the very start, but it’s also an extremely candid exploration of LGBT couples within Japanese society.
I do recall the first episodes very jarring due to Tanaka Kei’s acting and the way they framed the boss’s character, but I got used to it as I kept watching! Having watched Tanaka Kei in Anata no Ban, I can safely say he is one of the most charming actors out there. So glad that a more mainstream actor vouched to play a LGBT character too! I found myself craving for more of Haruta and Maki’s interactions because their personalities bounced off each other so well- even the parts where I was almost dying from second hand embarrassment :’)
However I found myself unable to connect to Kurosawa’s attachment to Haruta... I found it quite far fetched compared to all the other elements of the story, but his character was redeemed so well in his intersections with his wife! I found myself tearing up in public watching those two together ahhh
Another great point- the way they developed Haruta’s personal reactions to Maki and Kurosawa’s advances, i.e. his internalised homophobia. Although it might be a stretch to call it that, he’s quite adverse to the idea of romantically falling for a man in the beginning, and it’s so heartwarming to see his character develop from there!
The side characters were fascinating too, and I didn’t find myself trying to skip past their storyline’s like I usually would in other dramas LOL... their plot points are so well wrapped up and resolved in the end too!
Another point I want to touch on- the editing and cinematography was really interesting. The way they framed the title card in each episode was really well done, merging it into the scenery seamlessly. The cuts and transitions were also unlike what I’ve seen in most k-dramas/j-dramas until now. Soundtrack was pretty good too!
I just really, really loved their wholesome and realistic portrayal of a gay relationship!! So much so that it made me write my first review of something ever lmao
I do recall the first episodes very jarring due to Tanaka Kei’s acting and the way they framed the boss’s character, but I got used to it as I kept watching! Having watched Tanaka Kei in Anata no Ban, I can safely say he is one of the most charming actors out there. So glad that a more mainstream actor vouched to play a LGBT character too! I found myself craving for more of Haruta and Maki’s interactions because their personalities bounced off each other so well- even the parts where I was almost dying from second hand embarrassment :’)
However I found myself unable to connect to Kurosawa’s attachment to Haruta... I found it quite far fetched compared to all the other elements of the story, but his character was redeemed so well in his intersections with his wife! I found myself tearing up in public watching those two together ahhh
Another great point- the way they developed Haruta’s personal reactions to Maki and Kurosawa’s advances, i.e. his internalised homophobia. Although it might be a stretch to call it that, he’s quite adverse to the idea of romantically falling for a man in the beginning, and it’s so heartwarming to see his character develop from there!
The side characters were fascinating too, and I didn’t find myself trying to skip past their storyline’s like I usually would in other dramas LOL... their plot points are so well wrapped up and resolved in the end too!
Another point I want to touch on- the editing and cinematography was really interesting. The way they framed the title card in each episode was really well done, merging it into the scenery seamlessly. The cuts and transitions were also unlike what I’ve seen in most k-dramas/j-dramas until now. Soundtrack was pretty good too!
I just really, really loved their wholesome and realistic portrayal of a gay relationship!! So much so that it made me write my first review of something ever lmao
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