Yes, I get it. You're a warrior, out to save us all from sexually harassing each other into oblivion, blah blah blah.
You are the overreaction to the problem of sexual harassment, and your overreaction minimizes the impact of the real thing when it actually happens. When a reassuring male hand on the shoulder of a male colleague is "sexual harassment," as has been implied here, a joke is made of the real thing. I know this kind of issue gives you a reason for living, but it's annoying to normal people.
Finally, learn to read before responding to my comments. I did not write that sexual harassment, in and of itself, is "refreshing." That's you twisting words into something you can respond to with fervent self-righteousness.
Yes, actual sexual harassment happens. There was none of it in this show.
Life is rough that way, what with people being flawed, imperfect beings and all, and those quirks of personality having the nerve to show up in dramas about...people...who have quirks.
I laughed out loud at the epic Dead Fish Mannequin Kiss. :) It took me back to the very first BL I watched (before I knew any better), SOTUS, and how, when at long last there was a "kiss" at the end of the last episode, the MCs leaned in to each other, but then the camera cut away to a few feet behind them and began swooping and swirling around them, ever angle and distance calculated to conceal the fact that their lips were not touching. Which was absurd, because it was glaringly obvious from the positions of their heads that there was NO way their lips were even close.
As mentioned, I had no idea of this bizarre BL convention nearly seven years ago, so my spontaneous reaction was, "whaaaaaaaaaaaaa tf is happening right nowwwwwww?! Is the the end of all things, or whaaaaaaaaaat?!"
Now, the Thais have come a long way with the making out and sex (or s*x, as the MDL Church Ladies spell it), of course, but here we are in 2025, and Japan, bless its heart, is still stuck in 2016. hahaha It was nearly as funny when, later, Ogami throws Kano across the room, onto the bed, and hops on top of it him, animal lust overtaking him, then somehow restrains himself and serves Kano a second helping of dead fish. hahaha One can only laugh... :D
Anyone else notice the camera couldn't bring itself to share the mouth-to-mouth candy exchange with us, either? Lips wouldn't have had to touch for that, but I guess candy-sharing is too risque for our delicates JP BL-watching sensibilities. I also hate how JP BLs turn bottoms into shy, blushing maidens once they hit the sack with their man.
On the other hand, it was refreshing to see a bit of what is undoubtedly the sexual spirit of the Manga, in Ogami refusing to take Kano's weak, half-hearted "no's" for an answer, and plowing right ahead with what we're left to imagine was some hot porking. I immediately wondered how many Church Ladies would be in MDL comments expressing their fervent concern for the dubcon, noncon, and f**kcon on display in this episode. I'm pleasantly surprised to have only seen one such Church Lady, so far.
As many have said below, this ep was insanely rushed, but given how Puritanical the smooches and bed scene were, it's not like we were going to miss anything. I'm impressed they even managed to shoehorn a flirting straight girl/love interest misunderstanding into the plot at the last second, weak as it was. There were slow spots throughout all six episodes that could have been cut/tightened up to allow for a less hectic finish within the same framework.
btw, I hated that Christmas Cake-eating, brazen harlot who dared to coo and giggle at Ogami, on sight. I wish Kano had punched her. Back off, beyatch.
Both leads are good actors. Unfortunately, the script wasn't up to their talents. Hopefully, we'll see more of both in future projects. Nakagawa Daisuke is the standout, in both acting and hotness.
I really enjoyed this series. At least, until Ep 6. I was not expecting, and I wasn't happy with, that NC scene…
oh, you poor delicate thing you. life is full of things that will make you a teensy bit uncomfortable. but I'm sure if you try hard you will be able to survive.
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I am sorry for the pain you endured, Sun Kyun. I pray you are at peace.
Thank you for all the joy you left behind in your artistic legacy.
An American fan
You are the overreaction to the problem of sexual harassment, and your overreaction minimizes the impact of the real thing when it actually happens.
When a reassuring male hand on the shoulder of a male colleague is "sexual harassment," as has been implied here, a joke is made of the real thing.
I know this kind of issue gives you a reason for living, but it's annoying to normal people.
Finally, learn to read before responding to my comments. I did not write that sexual harassment, in and of itself, is "refreshing." That's you twisting words into something you can respond to with fervent self-righteousness.
Yes, actual sexual harassment happens. There was none of it in this show.
Dropped
1/10
I'd love to see what a remake 25 years later would look like.
8/10
Except you, of course. I'm sure your quirkless.
I laughed out loud at the epic Dead Fish Mannequin Kiss. :)
It took me back to the very first BL I watched (before I knew any better), SOTUS, and how, when at long last there was a "kiss" at the end of the last episode, the MCs leaned in to each other, but then the camera cut away to a few feet behind them and began swooping and swirling around them, ever angle and distance calculated to conceal the fact that their lips were not touching. Which was absurd, because it was glaringly obvious from the positions of their heads that there was NO way their lips were even close.
As mentioned, I had no idea of this bizarre BL convention nearly seven years ago, so my spontaneous reaction was, "whaaaaaaaaaaaaa tf is happening right nowwwwwww?! Is the the end of all things, or whaaaaaaaaaat?!"
Now, the Thais have come a long way with the making out and sex (or s*x, as the MDL Church Ladies spell it), of course, but here we are in 2025, and Japan, bless its heart, is still stuck in 2016. hahaha It was nearly as funny when, later, Ogami throws Kano across the room, onto the bed, and hops on top of it him, animal lust overtaking him, then somehow restrains himself and serves Kano a second helping of dead fish. hahaha One can only laugh... :D
Anyone else notice the camera couldn't bring itself to share the mouth-to-mouth candy exchange with us, either? Lips wouldn't have had to touch for that, but I guess candy-sharing is too risque for our delicates JP BL-watching sensibilities. I also hate how JP BLs turn bottoms into shy, blushing maidens once they hit the sack with their man.
On the other hand, it was refreshing to see a bit of what is undoubtedly the sexual spirit of the Manga, in Ogami refusing to take Kano's weak, half-hearted "no's" for an answer, and plowing right ahead with what we're left to imagine was some hot porking. I immediately wondered how many Church Ladies would be in MDL comments expressing their fervent concern for the dubcon, noncon, and f**kcon on display in this episode. I'm pleasantly surprised to have only seen one such Church Lady, so far.
As many have said below, this ep was insanely rushed, but given how Puritanical the smooches and bed scene were, it's not like we were going to miss anything. I'm impressed they even managed to shoehorn a flirting straight girl/love interest misunderstanding into the plot at the last second, weak as it was. There were slow spots throughout all six episodes that could have been cut/tightened up to allow for a less hectic finish within the same framework.
btw, I hated that Christmas Cake-eating, brazen harlot who dared to coo and giggle at Ogami, on sight. I wish Kano had punched her. Back off, beyatch.
Both leads are good actors. Unfortunately, the script wasn't up to their talents. Hopefully, we'll see more of both in future projects. Nakagawa Daisuke is the standout, in both acting and hotness.
Recommended for a light watch.
8/10
Also, this has the signature, cheesy Pinoy movie-making style.
Dropped
1/10