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I've read parts of the manga and I do think the Japanese adaptation is better, at least with the main leads. Adachi in the manga is such an unappealing character, I really disliked him so much 😩

I know it happens in the manga and I still don't like it. And there's nothing wrong with comparing the Thai version to the Japanese live action adaptation. They both adapted the same manga, it's valid to compare what they did or didn't do well. FWIW I greatly prefer the second couple in the Thai version but strongly dislike Achi, I don't think he's written well and New's performance isn't helping.

I agree with you and I also preferred Machida Keita as Kurosawa though I think Tay is doing pretty well as Karan.

Kurosawa is definitely not as desperate and simpy in the Japanese live action version. For one thing their dates are sane and he doesn't buy Adachi expensive gifts. I didn't like how over the top Karan's date was. They could use a little balance and room for things to develop organically.

Agree that Jinta & Min are showing the best or maybe the most mature relationship development and Pai & Rock are sweet and dare I say sexy? Sing is an excellent flirter.

They for sure had to or otherwise he'd have to sit down to kiss her

Achi is poorly written plus I don't think New has a handle on what he's trying to do with the character (probably because of the bad writing)

In the Japanese adaptation Adachi plans a date for Kurosawa because he doesn't want their relationship to be so one-sided and he wants to make sure that Kurosawa enjoys their dates too. They have a lovely scene talking about it. This adaptation may have this scene eventually. I hope so because I think it's badly needed.

I know GMMTV put in the necklace because they will have it for sale in their merch shop but if a dude gave me a charm in the shape of my own ear I'd be afraid he was going to drain my blood and wear my skin as a suit.

That whole date put me off Karan quite a bit especially because he planned the second date instead of telling Achi to take the lead on planning (asking his opinion wasn't enough for me). And yes I know it's almost straight from the manga but I still don't like it.

I think it's cute in a drama but the kind of thing that would call for a restraining order in real life 😆

https://kisskh.co/Drama/Cherry-Magic?id=7865&q=true

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8qepvz

https://ww8.dramacoool.co/watch/series/cherry-magic-2023/

It's also on the HiTV app

I like almost everything about the Thai version except for Achi but unfortunately that's a pretty big miss. For example, in this episode he wasn't the one who insisted on taking the motorcycle to the other airport, it was Pai who drove that figuratively and literally. His passivity bugs me. Also to me the confession was lacking. He didn't acknowledge all of the things Karan did for him over the years or apologize for hurting him with his thoughtless actions. Since everything else is working for me in this adaptation I'm still watching and enjoying a lot of it but Achi leaves me cold.

https://kisskh.co/Drama/Cherry-Magic?id=7865&q=true

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8qepvz

https://ww8.dramacoool.co/watch/series/cherry-magic-2023/

It's also on the HiTV app

India 😭 Anyway, I also put it on IG https://www.instagram.com/p/C1uH6T6LCaW/

I did a TikTok discussing this situation if you're interested https://www.tiktok.com/@daebak.podcast/video/7316296564375604526

Nobody knows the details outside of GMMTV but an anime version of Cherry Magic just started airing and I suspect there may have been a conflict with the rights that they purchased versus the rights purchased by GMMTV. Regardless it's a huge fuck up, they're going to lose so much money from this

Thanks for such a polite and thoughtful response, appreciate it!

https://kisskh.co/Drama/Cherry-Magic?id=7865&q=true

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8qepvz

https://ww8.dramacoool.co/watch/series/cherry-magic-2023/

It's also on the HiTV app

This episode made me outright dislike Achi for being so insensitive to Karan. I also thought Karan's jealousy made him less sympathetic and it felt like a fan servicey callback to Dark Blue Kiss. Also, the way they staged the confession is very odd, apart from it being in front of strangers why have Achi sitting in a boat ten feet away from Karan?

I love the second leads and the Pai-Rock ship that's about to sail but the main couple leaves me cold.

I really like the second couple too, they're adorable