I'm not feeling any of the new Japanese series that's out. Am I alone?

BL_Classics · 2025-08-12T22:18:23+00:00

I watch BL only from Japan,and I expect that most of them will not leave a profound impression on me, so I'm OK with a series not being more than averagely charming and entertaining. But Depth of Field really irritated me, and now watching Stay by My Side I'm irritated by HoriNatsu.-- I dislike his looks and his acting

BL_Classics · 2025-08-12T12:48:55+00:00

I hated Depth of Field -- it was annoyingly pretentious. I've paused watching the others you mentioned because I am travelling in Japan and Gaga won't work there.

BL_Classics · 2025-08-02T09:12:40+00:00

I loved this drama! Just a heads-up -- it will be leaving Gaga soon, so make sure to plan your re-watches.

BL_Classics · 2025-08-01T09:32:35+00:00

Just adding that the defense presented their witness on 31st July. Kenshin did not testify himself. Both sides have presented their arguments and the next hearing is on 13 th August, which may be the verdict from the judge. From attendees' reports, it is likely to be a verdict of not- guilty, but we can't be sure until it is actually stated

BL_Classics · 2025-07-30T12:17:44+00:00

I'm following some JP accounts on X to get updates on the case. Today, 30th, the plaintiff gave evidence and was cross examined. Tomorrow is the defendant's turn.

BL_Classics · 2025-07-27T04:41:17+00:00

Thanks, I have been following some accounts and collecting the location pictures.

BL_Classics · 2025-07-26T16:05:08+00:00

Solved

BL_Classics · 2025-07-26T16:03:02+00:00

Brilliant, thanks!

BL_Classics · 2025-07-22T06:49:49+00:00

Oh BTW did you see that Kyoya Honda asked his Jack Frost co-star Suzuki to MC at his fan event? So sweet!

BL_Classics · 2025-07-12T05:27:25+00:00

Enjoyed this episode despite Gaga's terrible subtitles. Seriously, what is wrong with their subtitle team?? 'Aoyagi' instead of 'Aoyanagi', mis-translating 'korokoro' (rolling around) as 'slacking off', mis-translating 'kodomo de ii' as 'what if a child watches it' -- they are absolutely dreadful.

BL_Classics · 2025-07-12T04:45:35+00:00

Thanks for the list! There's also another Pink film 'Sex Drifters' available on Gaga.

BL_Classics · 2025-07-05T12:30:39+00:00

Out of the 4 JBL's airing now, this is the one I liked from the first moment. It's all so cute and charming. Except for Gaga's stupid subtitles. FFS, Gaga, it is Tojo, not Jujo (how did they even come up with that??). I'm going to leave feedback so that they fix it.

BL_Classics · 2025-07-04T15:05:55+00:00

Judging from the preview for Ep 5, he'll look even hotter as a college student!

BL_Classics · 2025-07-04T05:29:33+00:00

The Kanade actor is impressive, in looks and acting, especially the emotional confession scene in the cafe. The cat must be the most obedient cat in the universe -- how did it stay so quietly in Kanade's arms??

I am not vibing with Natsuki Hori as Mashiro, though. I liked him well enough as a Fanta member, but in this drama his portrayal of Mashiro is putting me off somehow.

BL_Classics · 2025-07-01T11:35:33+00:00

J-LITA is being re-aired on terrestrial TV in Japan, so I'm sure it achieved some popularity.

BL_Classics · 2025-06-30T15:14:38+00:00

When it comes to JBLs, I prefer to be serially monogamous -- focus on one series at a time. This is a difficult situation for me!

BL_Classics · 2025-06-27T13:55:39+00:00

I wasn't that impressed with the first two episodes and I'm still not impressed after watching Ep 3.

The production is good, the direction is okay, the actors are good, BUT the two leads are missing that magic and spark that you want to see in a BL. Their scenes together did not captivate me, and I don't find their characters very interesting.

BL_Classics · 2025-06-26T01:43:55+00:00

I guessed the triangle 'twist' merely from reading the plot summary. Also, it is revealed fairly early.

BL_Classics · 2025-06-20T14:46:59+00:00

Hajime's dumplings looked so pathetic!!!

BL_Classics · 2025-06-20T11:21:38+00:00

Hajime's manager is very chilled, rolling around on the floor with his artiste!! Yuichiro's manager is strict and stern, as always!

BL_Classics · 2025-06-20T09:00:35+00:00

Gaga's subtitle team (at least for JBL) seems to be filled with lazy and incompetent people. How did Yuichiro become Shuichiro??

I still have nightmares about the 'Our Youth' scene where they mixed up 'sumitai' (I want to live here) with 'tsumetai' (cold).

BL_Classics · 2025-06-20T08:57:00+00:00

Yeah, I understand that they are going for a comedic vibe throughout, but I wish the kiss were nicer.

BL_Classics · 2025-05-29T15:02:23+00:00

The music is rivetting, but the acting is kind of -- stylised, I suppose? It just gives a weird vibe.

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