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BEST BL COMEDY
I didn't read the manga so I thought this would be a love-hate relationship. Because I thought Akafuji really hated Hajime at first, but it turns out he's a fan of Hajime. I think this is the best BL comedy I've ever watched, I always laugh when watching every episode. Their chemistry is very cute!!! Akafuji is very good and Hajime is very cute, I really like them.Too bad there are only 3 episodes. I hope this can be made into a season 2, I really miss them. I highly recommend this!!!! I think you can recommend this to people who don't watch BL, because I'm sure they will like the comedy!!
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A Hilarious Must Watch!
Skip the review and just watch it!!! Seriously!•❅✧❅✦ Review ✦❅✧❅•
BL Drama no Shuen is an amazing RomCom. While the premise isn’t exactly the most original out there, the chemistry of the actors, as well as their comedic timing is nice. Abe Alan, who plays Akafuji, is really an amazing RomCom actor. He can be serious and romantic, yet hilarious and aloof all at the same time, without going too overboard with the comedy. While many actors may have gone too far with the body humor, turning it into slapstick, Abe stops just short of that, so Akafuji feels so relatable and human.
Also, Akutsu, who plays Aoyanagi is also an amazing actor. He plays Aoyanagi, so that he is not too depressing to watch, yet is interesting enough to be curious about.
Lastly, as a RomCom there isn’t many smoky scenes, but the two managers really brough that to us. Dropping hints about their relationship, without revealing anything at all is cruel! All we know in that last scene they were both shirtless in bed and Yukari was definitely on top of Kijima. OMG!!! Reveal their relationship please!!!
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BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen was very fun to watch. The plot was nice and both leads were very entertaining. I may have a bias towards Akafuji since he was the source of the comedy, but overall it was still a nice drama. Nothing too dramatic and serious, all just light-hearted love. Can’t wait for a spin off with the managers though.
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* the runtime is not too long, so it's perfect for a rewatch in between new dramas,
* it is a sweet and beautiful love story with some tongue-in-cheek tropes, that makes me fall in love with the way the main characters fall in love,
* there is some character development, that links past and present, and gives some depth to the story,
* side characters have their own story to tell,
* the production value is high, in every aspect: I love the clour schemes they chose, the details on the sets, the make-up and hair dressing (which uses different styles for the characters when they are Akafuji and Aoyagi vs. when they are acting in the BL),
* Abe Alan and Akutsu Nichika play both of their respective roles very well, and are able to give them very distinctive personalities -- I love it when the director shout "CUT" and the BL character vanish, leaving Akafuji and Aoyagi behind,
* every actor in this is fully immersed in their role -- for some scenes with lots of characters, I like to rewind them, just to watch what is going on in the background,
* it's making fun of the BL world, with the feathers and the adoring fans, the tropes used in the "BL Drama" of the series and more,
* it's also a commentary on the film industry, how hard it is for child actors when they grow up, and the toxicity of fans,
* and the humour is my kind of humour, this Japanese kind of slapsticky over-the-top humour that some people can't stand.
Overall, I can't find anything I dislike about this, it's perfect for its runtime, has a simple plot on the surface but those who want to can also find some deeper meanings.
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But like why didn't they kiss for real?
Absolutely loved this show! The was so cute and goofy but did really well at incorporating serious sub plots. The acting was fantastic, really wished there was more episodes not because they needed more I just wanted to see more of the actors. Honestly, the only reason it wasn't a 10 star show was because the main leads don't really kiss as themselves and I feel like they really needed to in order to solidify some of the major plot points.Cet avis était-il utile?
It was intensely quick, but I loved it
The series touches on subjects delicately, has understanding, passion, learning from others and insights into oneself.And everyone needs to work on themselves so that can share themselves with others. Everyone has their own strength.
So there was no room for drama, there was a little chaos that was a misunderstanding, but everything worked out.
I smiled and loved every detail of the series, it's truly wonderful. The only flaw was that it was so short, I could easily watch 10 more eps with these two.
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I loved this series!!!!
I watch a lot of BL and have never actually written a published review but I had to for this one! I just finished it like 10 minutes ago and it was amazing! So sweet and the chemistry is insane! It’s nothing too intense, but it also has such great backstory and emotion! It is so funny and the two leads are amazing! I need these two in more dramas! The entire cast did amazing and it was so well put together for such a short show I was really pleasantly surprised. I could write an essay about this little series honestly, but I’ll just say you should definitely check it out!Cet avis était-il utile?
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WAY TOO SHORT
This story was so cute and funny! I need 10 more seasons!Hajime is a former child actor, who struggles to get people take him seriously in the industry. So he's really happy to hear when he gets cast as a lead actor for an upcoming BL drama. His co-star and love interest is the popular actor, Akafuji.
Hajime is generally a very sweet, kind person and he is happy to meet Akafuji on set, but no matter what he does the other seems to ignore him. This is a serious blow to Hajime's already fragile self-esteem, and accepts the fact that Akafuji is just too popular to ever think of him as his equal. However, as they both seem a bit stiff and have trouble with portraying the chemistry between their characters on set, the director jokingly suggests that they should move in together. Maybe even sleep in the same bed, just like the characters they play. Hajime who has been trying to befriend Akafuji is very much open to the idea but to everyone's surprise Akafuji is even more into it. So they end up moving in together for a little while, and get to know each other better. The real shocker comes, when the story introduces us Akafuji's POV as well and we learn, that he hasn't been avoiding Hajime because he looks down on him.. quite the opposite.. he has been a fan of Hajime's acting for a while now. "Fan" as in: he has a shrine dedicated to Hajime with all his merch...
As they start to get used to living together Akafuji realizes that Hajime is a real person, not just some unreachable idol, and that he also maybe started to have real feelings for him.
There were many really sweet and funny scenes, and some 4th wall breaking scenes that involved the drama shoot where these two work. Like, coming with excuses about how they can practice lines their characters would say only so they can flirt with each other, and Akafuji asking Hajime to "practice" for their kissing scene and Hajime being really disappointed when the kissing scene gets cut..
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Adorable, Sad & Fun!!
Already watch them all. It's stunning, heart warming and soo soothing feeling. Amazing take for short series. Definitely worth watching without any second of skipping. And that play akafuji is soo funny and playful in here rather than in Smells Like Green Spirit that feels scary and crzy. He definitely can acting properly with different characters, love it.The song, the place, the feels, the comedy & the romance is so damn good. I know this series just have one kiss and it's dead fist but i'm not have problem w/ that because it's Japanese BL for sure.
It just too short and i NEED MORE OF IT. hopefully we got second season for the manager because, wth is that??? We need their story moree.... because i kinda interested with it, lol
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The falling in love of two lovable dorks
Exaggerated and playful humor is my weakness, I just love it, and this series was able to make me laugh A LOT. For that reason alone I can't help but give a high rating.Let me introduce you to the two main characters:
Hajime, 25 years old, unpopular actor, he is always associated with the orange juice commercial he starred in as a child.
Yuichiro, 23 years old, popular actor, seems cold at first, but is actually Hajime's biggest fanboy.
The two have landed the lead roles in a BL drama that is being adapted from a famous manga. Since the characters they play move in together in the story, Hajime and Yuichiro are also supposed to share an apartment for promotional purposes. Great idea? Yes, the best idea!
Over-the-top comedy is mixed with some seriousness and a simple, but very entertaining plot. There are lots of funny, creative and crazy ideas here, combined with two extremely amusing main characters who have a special and interesting personality.
I always stared at my TV screen during the scenes they shot for the BL drama and during their private rehearsals. Between all the funny things, they also had intense moments. Seeing their interactions just puts you in a good mood and makes you hope for more than 3 episodes.
What really made me feel connected to Hajime was the indoor climbing scene. Yuichiro was already at the top, while Hajime was still struggling at the bottom and ultimately flopped down from a height of just a few centimeters. I LOVE HIM!
What convinced me that Hajime and Yuichiro are meant for each other was the scene in which Yuichiro runs up a ramp (like a madman) with the Hajime standee in his arms, closely followed by the real Hajime. They filmed the whole route. Really, the whole route. It's perfection.
If you're a fan of over-the-top comedy and cute romance, you should watch this series.
[finished watching on 3 January 2024]
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Fun series and can be watched when you feel sad
I haven't laughed this much in this series. It got everything that I want in the series. Actually I am sucker for cute bl dramas which Japanese bl drama have always provided me.This drama showed some issues like parents using their kids as their source of income and how social media negative comments can affect a person and so on...
I don't want to spoil anything further for any one, Just watched it and enjoy it.
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