As a devoted follower of Harada-san, my expectations soared for this adaptation into the BL genre with "One Room Angel." After the premiere, I wholeheartedly endorse it, albeit with a caveat: ditch the hopes for saccharine romance and brace yourself for a literary expedition, for it delves deep and soothes the soul.

In a world teeming with many a Koki, they trudge through life in quiet desolation, dwelling in cramped, impoverished rooms, their faces etched with stoic despair, living each day and year as mechanical beings, void of hope. The opener unfolds with a high-angle shot of Koki, toppled and stabbed on a dimly lit street, as angelic feathers gently descend, ushering us into a narrative where, akin to omniscient deities, we witness the pivotal turn his life takes post his angelic encounter.

Uesugi Shuhei’s stellar performance impeccably embodies the numb, living dead that is Koki. The scene outside the convenience store, where Koki's altercation with thugs spirals into a frenzied beating before he collapses, was nothing short of enthralling. Moreover, Uesugi's voice, laden with years of hardship in every inner monologue, adds a layer of gruff melancholy that's captivating.

"One Room Angel" doesn't just unveil a story; it presents a raw, evocative voyage into the annals of despair and the wings of hope.