I can't stop crying and it's neither because of sadness nor happiness: it's because this has been such an incredible journey that I just can't bring myself to believe it's really finished. My heart is filled with so many thoughts and emotions, I am so grateful to all the crew and cast of this masterpiece.
10/10, but it would deserve more. I can't wait to rewatch it!
Have you ever read Banana Fish? One of the best manga series ever for me!
I watched the anime once, but I've read the manga tons of times... back when it was published in Italy in 2002, and recently I bought a new restored version. It's actually a shoujo since it was serialized on Betsucomi, but the m/m relationship of the two male leads has made history.
Do look it up, if you manage to find it! The plot is also very good!
Ok I just started the new episode and after the first few minutes I had to stop to come here and say: if Dew doesn't get all the awards in the world for this performance, I'mma become Nekros myself. Boy is he amazing! Such a talented and multifaceted actor!
meanwhile there are those of us that are sad by how much got cut from the show 😂 but this is a fair commentary…
So in the end we see Li Su Su who has become a God, so she'll live forever and ever with their daughter... but Tantai Jin is really dead, or the heartscale protected him and he's been nurtured somewhere waiting to be reborn again?
meanwhile there are those of us that are sad by how much got cut from the show 😂 but this is a fair commentary…
I can understand - I haven't read the novel and probably never will, but I suppose there is a HUGE worldbuilding behind it with much more to be said and told! For me the problem isn't the numbers of episodes per se, but the way in which the whole secondary part (except for final 3/4 eps) was written: in a draggy and often "stupid" way. :(
Gackto-sama..... <3 This man has such an incredible voice, I could listen to him for hours... I'm a fan since Malice Mizer's days and it's always a pleasure to see him! <3
Unfortunately I'm not a great fan of his acting, which is basically bidimensional, but he can definitely look like the creepiest man out there! His role here is pretty interesting and the other team members work pretty well together too... hopefully Shida Mirai's character too will smoothen a bit through the episode because as of now it's a bit heavy and pushy. ^^'
And, finally finished! It took me quite a bit - more than it usually takes me to finish these kind of stories.
I loved the characters (...well, except for Dudu's character in every universe... XD) and the story idea, but I'm afraid this is the proof I just can't tune to stories that are.... based on love stories! What I mean: I loved the cinematography, I adored Tantai Jin and the acting of everyone, the fighint scenes, the settings... and the time jumps were interesting and added layers and pathos... but on the long run I felt the plot was a bit dragged and the lovestory was being too dramatic (in the sense of making dramas, not in the sense of being tragic) often because of script shortcuts instead of actual reasons. The backstory of Tantai Jin was enthralling and I'm not sure I've ever seen such a layered character (...yes, maybe Wei Wuxian), the way in which they told his backstory arc made me want to stick to the series even during the other parts, when the writing was taking naps.
That said, I still enjoyed the ride: it was an epic tale of two destined beings who, life after life and tribulation after tribulation, went along or tried to defy their karma for the sake of the other or for the greater good. In some way, this was a way of telling a simple tale: although some things never change, we are the masters of our own story and we can always decide what turn our destiny can take.
9/10 for me, and once again I'mma say: Luo Yun Xi, the actor that you are!
NINE? what BL series are you watching from Japan rn?
thank you! you know what, I always and usually love japanese BLs because they have such a special mood, and often the premises are unique... BUT the titles always put me off! XD
How cute and fun was episode 4?? I could watch Takoi be shocked at Shiono for HOURS, they make me laugh so much!! XD This is such a good series! Light and enjoyable and full of life!
Did P'Jane really said you think I am psycho in the last episode ?
minute 58:23, after the NC scene, the translation says "do you think I'm a psycho? they say geniuses are all secretly psychos". they laugh it off, but then the eerie soundtrack starts to play in the background
I really LOVED the moment in which Wataru realized/feared Saeki could have gone away again... and honestly I hope he's going to tell Saeki about it. It's another step in realizing how much he likes him.
Asking myself how a woman like Grandma can have a kid like Vasin? ðŸ˜
The actor is giving a great performance, I agree... even following the "theatrical/dramatical" style of lakorns, he manages to convey much more than just "rage" or "hate" or whatever in a tridimensional way.
I understand what you're saying! I was actually surprised when Tinn confronted him, because he didn't judge him in the lines of "you make me sick because you're gay" but he said "you can't do it because you have a public image" basically! Which, if we think about it, is still the case for many public figures even TODAY... Maybe (and this is obviously just a maybe) if they weren't royals Vasin could/would have been a way more indulging father.
Asking myself how a woman like Grandma can have a kid like Vasin? ðŸ˜
I like Vasin character to be honest, it's well built in his contradictions - I don't know how to write this, but for as much as he is strict with Tinn (because of his "honour", his role, his heritage...) he loves him deeply, and he is also generous with his servants and loves his country truly. I feel like he is not a bad guy, but his ideals are so strong that somehow "twist" his love for his family.
(it's still 1969 and not 2026, so his thoughts cannot be the same as a father nowadays...)
Awwwwww what a cute first episode! Keen is such a good actor, he has an INSANE chemistry with any co-stars he has been paired with up to now... it always looks like he's the real friend/son/nephew or whatever for real, he's such a natural!
And Cheewa's flirting? That's so unique and fun, it kinda reminds me of Duang (but without hyperactivity XD). That "I'm into you" was such a BANG! Well done, boy!
I can see this is going to be my comfort series for the next 9 weeks. <3
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10/10, but it would deserve more.
I can't wait to rewatch it!
Do look it up, if you manage to find it! The plot is also very good!
That said, back to the episode!
Quick question on the finale under spoiler
This man has such an incredible voice, I could listen to him for hours... I'm a fan since Malice Mizer's days and it's always a pleasure to see him! <3
Unfortunately I'm not a great fan of his acting, which is basically bidimensional, but he can definitely look like the creepiest man out there! His role here is pretty interesting and the other team members work pretty well together too... hopefully Shida Mirai's character too will smoothen a bit through the episode because as of now it's a bit heavy and pushy. ^^'
I loved the characters (...well, except for Dudu's character in every universe... XD) and the story idea, but I'm afraid this is the proof I just can't tune to stories that are.... based on love stories! What I mean: I loved the cinematography, I adored Tantai Jin and the acting of everyone, the fighint scenes, the settings... and the time jumps were interesting and added layers and pathos... but on the long run I felt the plot was a bit dragged and the lovestory was being too dramatic (in the sense of making dramas, not in the sense of being tragic) often because of script shortcuts instead of actual reasons.
The backstory of Tantai Jin was enthralling and I'm not sure I've ever seen such a layered character (...yes, maybe Wei Wuxian), the way in which they told his backstory arc made me want to stick to the series even during the other parts, when the writing was taking naps.
That said, I still enjoyed the ride: it was an epic tale of two destined beings who, life after life and tribulation after tribulation, went along or tried to defy their karma for the sake of the other or for the greater good. In some way, this was a way of telling a simple tale: although some things never change, we are the masters of our own story and we can always decide what turn our destiny can take.
9/10 for me, and once again I'mma say: Luo Yun Xi, the actor that you are!
This is such a good series! Light and enjoyable and full of life!
I understand what you're saying! I was actually surprised when Tinn confronted him, because he didn't judge him in the lines of "you make me sick because you're gay" but he said "you can't do it because you have a public image" basically! Which, if we think about it, is still the case for many public figures even TODAY...
Maybe (and this is obviously just a maybe) if they weren't royals Vasin could/would have been a way more indulging father.
(it's still 1969 and not 2026, so his thoughts cannot be the same as a father nowadays...)
And Cheewa's flirting? That's so unique and fun, it kinda reminds me of Duang (but without hyperactivity XD). That "I'm into you" was such a BANG! Well done, boy!
I can see this is going to be my comfort series for the next 9 weeks. <3