#JAPANESE BL ANIME SERIES

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TADAIMA, OKAERI (2024, JAPAN)

S1 E1: IT'S NICE TO MEET YOU

In a heartwarming tale of love and acceptance, Masaki Fujiyoshi, a househusband, navigates societal prejudices alongside his husband Hiromu Fujiyoshi, and their adorable son Hikari. Through doubts and challenges, their bond grows stronger, offering a beacon of kindness and understanding in their new suburban setting. Join the Fujiyoshis' journey of ups and downs, where love conquers all.

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[bengiyo]

Cherry Magic Anime Ep 1 Stray Thoughts

Yes, you read that correctly. While GMMTV is doing a Thai version of Cherry Magic, Japanese studio Satelight (Fairy Tale, Log Horizon, and more) produced an anime version that just began airing on Crunchyroll. What a time to be alive. My primary hope is for this version to go further than the live action or the movie did. The manga is ongoing, and I’d like to see the parts that haven’t been adapted.

I like how quickly this is breezing through the early stuff. Adachi already knows about his powers and is continuing to be glum. He’s explicitly interested in girls, and I like the character design that has his hair constantly covering his left eye.

Wow, we got through the convenience store, train crowd, and then reached the elevator scene in 2:40.

For those who care, Kurosawa does not yet have yaoi hands.

The intro is decent. It at least lets us know the whole gang is here.

Adachi thinking he’s hallucinating his powers is a good shorthand as he’s figuring out if Kurosawa is for real.

Oh, fuck yes, anime Kurosawa is much hornier in his head.

Wow, we’re also getting to Adachi staying over in the first episode.

The fact that Adachi and Kurosawa like the same manga is actually a really significant detail. I can’t maintain regular friendships, let along romances, if I don’t have much media in common with someone.

Yeah, I’m enjoying how much more explicit Kurosawa’s fantasies are in this version. Here they translate him as saying he bought the pajamas to fantasize about Adachi wearing them.

Oh, Kurosawa, you remain one of my favorite simps.

I’m not like Adachi. I would show up every morning before work if someone else was going to cook a full meal for me.

Oooh, the boss’s coupon for a meal date must have been in the manga since the Thai version captured this too.

An expired coupon on an expensive meat dinner? Pain.

Oh, Adachi, how you struggle with someone having affection for you compels me every time.

I really like introducing Tsuge in the tag.

It’s really fascinating how each adaptation so far has approached the timeline of events. I kinda like holding off on the supporting case for a full episode and just focusing on Adachi being a loner who doesn’t know how to deal with Kurosawa being so attracted to him while making no overt moves about it. It’s really cool because it doesn’t just feel like the live action. We got through events that were in the first two or three episodes of the live action here, but also didn’t touch other beats yet. I like it. This is such a cool set of comparisons we get to make right now.

[chrispychanniem]

My Honest Opinion:

Trust me on this and just go for this. I love this series. I mean, it has everything. I can't put it in words how refreshing it really is to finally see someone use their brain. Junta is definitely a damn smart guy and no one can convince me otherwise.

But at the same time, Junta is extremely considerate of Takano. I have watched a lot of BL series to the point where most of the plots have become really predictable to me. Even so, I was completely unable to figure out the plot twists this series.

I have watched both the series and movie and I must say that this series is one of it's kind. So, simply go for it.

[lgbtally4ever]

10 New BL Series to Watch in

February 2024

And 6 Korean BLs

Some already started!

[bluefilms14]

: tadaima okaeri

[adakurochin]

I haven’t started watching I Hear the Sunspot yet because the manga holds such a special place in my heart. It’s my absolute favorite—a precious, little gem that I cherish deeply❤️‍🩹 I’ve always wished for an anime adaptation before seeing it turned into a live-action TV drama (though I’m not counting the movie adaptation)🥹

While I’m sure the drama will be great, especially since it’s a Japanese BL series, I’ve always imagined certain actors as the perfect fit for Taichi whenever I re-read the manga.

One of them is Tae, who plays Dr. Nathee in Dear Doctor, I’m Coming for Soul—I feel he has the ideal look (and the vibes) for Taichi.

And the other is Fluke, who plays Mork in My Ride the Series.

[xxtraspoiledfujoshi]

Those binge nights just hit different 😏

[infogramika]

The official website for the television anime of Jyanome's Twilight Out of Focus (Tasogare Out Focus) BL manga series began streaming a teaser promotional video on Friday. The video begins with the first meeting of the film club's second-year students ("No 3rd-years allowed!!") and the announcement of their latest film project's theme: BL.

[madeinjapan-thailand-blbambeyond]

MADE IN JAPAN

MICHIDA KIETA

AKASO EIJI

[red-hibiscus]

If anyone is curious, Kinokuniya in nyc has A LOT of bl & gl manga

Aside from the "new releases" section, there's about 3 two level shelves of Japanese bl mangas. Plus another 3 same sized shelves + 1 four(??) level shelf for English translated mangas. There's maybe 4-5 shelves for gl.

I'd say they have a decent selection of popular bls and some I haven't heard of. Both classic spicy yaoi and fluff.

[animeshon-anime-by-blbambeyond]

TADAIMA, OKAERI (2024, JAPAN)

S1 E3 SORRY

Hiromu's disapproving father Koji shows up at the house unannounced. Hiraki The Hero swoops in to protect Masaki.

[bengiyo]

Cherry Magic Anime Ep 12 (Finale) Stray Thoughts

Last week, the boys made a right mess of themselves. Adachi went to visit Nagasaki to scout out the new position, and send a letter to Kurosawa while he was there. Thankfully, Kurosawa is a simp, and the letter accomplished its job. Kurosawa went to Nagasaki to see Adachi, and finally got to hear Adachi express clearly how much Kurosawa means to him. We left the two of them in bed, and Adachi likely no longer has his powers. Meanwhile, Tsuge tried to support Minato from a distance, but Minato chased after him and the two properly connected.

Thank you, Cherry Magic Anime, for confirming that Adachi could hear Kurosawa’s thoughts during their first encounter.

I like that this version dwelled in the loss of Adachi’s power, and what it meant for Adachi. I especially like that he asserts that it has little to do with the definition of a virgin and the physical realities of sex, and instead has to do with Adachi’s willingness to be open and vulnerable with Kurosawa.

My man Kurosawa is crying because he knows he’s loved and it’s what he deserves.

Okay, Adachi saying that Kurosawa’s warmth and scent are stronger now that he’s not hearing his thoughts is such an excellent detail. Good job, Cherry Magic Anime.

Hell yeah, Adachi! You should take on this new project that excites you, and also accept the inherent promotion! So happy that he’s serious about trusting Kurosawa and speaking openly about how excited he is about this opportunity. I like that he recognizes that his relationship with Kurosawa has made him braver.

Very funny that Adachi forgot about the power and that’s how Tsuge found out. I also like seeing Tsuge be impressed with Adachi taking a major step forward before him.

I have missed Fujisaki. I’m glad we got a little bit of her.

Oh boy. Adachi is being worn out from all of the difficulties that come with his new responsibilities.

I love Adachi going back to Tokyo to talk with Kurosawa about his anxieties. Recognizing that something bad could happen to either of them and no one would know about them is actually so frightening, and a genuine gay reality.

Adachi saying they should live together and Kurosawa putting a ring on it feels like the right balance for them.

Look at that splash of domesticity for both couples at the end as a treat.

They got married!! Fujisaki won!

What a lovely stinger at the end.

Final Verdict: 9, Highly Recommended. I really like this version of the entire cast. They’re far more flawed in a way that makes them a little less likable, but it also makes me empathize with all of them a lot more. I like that Rokkaku was such a dick early on to Adachi, so it lands when he finally starts to respect him properly and remember his name. I love how mundane Cherry Magic as a story is, despite the magic power. I absolutely loved this version, and it and the Thai version will stay on my recommendations list for a really long time. The Thai version may be the best show of the Cherry Magic stories, but this one has my favorite versions of the characters.

[chrispychanniem]

BL Title: Cherry Magic Anime

My Honest Opinion:

This series is surprisingly enjoyable. I, for one, wasn't expecting to enjoy this series as much as I did. I mean, the Japanese version of live action was on a different level. But the anime has tried its best to catch up to it.

The storyline is obviously known to us given, we have either watched the Live action or read the Manga or both. But what struck me was the insane resemblance between the Anime characters and the real actors of the Japanese Bl version.

Also, I had no idea that Hashimoto was such a Fujoshi. It was quite the surprise. Either way, it's worth watching.

[lgbtally4ever]

I subscribed to Crunchy Roll to watch some BL animé, because it’s not really available to watch anywhere for free, and that’s primarily what I watched all day, yesterday.

I LOVE 💕 IT! I didn’t think I would enjoy animated bl series as much as live versions, but I AM!

So far I’ve watched:

Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi-

The World’s Greatest First Love

DAIKACHI: I’m Being Harassed By The Sexiest Man of the Year

(Big thumbs UP 👍)

And

Junjo Romantica

The only problem with DAKAICHI was, there were some episodes (about 4 in total, out of 13), that only had subs in Spanish & Portuguese! Which was highly disappointing, since I don’t understand either of those languages, but upon skipping those episodes and continuing to watch the rest—I STILL thoroughly enjoyed it! Then I went back through those other episodes, with little understanding of any of the dialogue, to see what I had missed.

I’m sure it would have been more enjoyable to have been able to watch all episodes with Eng subs, but—oh, well!

And with Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi, the continuity is terrible, to the point that episodes seem out of order.

There are two seasons with 23 episodes in total.

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Luckily, by subscribing through Amazon, I am getting the first two months at $1.99, each, because there isn’t a very big selection and I’ll probably have watched most, if not all, of the ones that sound the most interesting before the two months are up.

I think, (maybe), you’re being offered an abbreviated version of the Crunchy Roll library via Amazon Prime, but I could be wrong.

It costs $9.99 a month, after the special offer period, which doesn’t seem worth it, for the very limited amount of series and movies they’re offering.

So, I’m excited to watch animé bl, in the New Year, in between all my live series!! No lulls!! 😃

[bluefilms14]

: sasaki to miyano: sotsugyou-hen