Cherry Magic! (2020)

De la douceur à revendre =D

L'histoire de ce drama n'a pas grand chose d'original puisque le concept de lire dans les pensées par le toucher a déjà été traité dans de nombreuses histoires (romans, séries, films...). Cependant, on trouve une certaine originalité dans la cause de ce "pouvoir".
J'avoue avoir beaucoup souris, parfois rigolé, durant le visionnage. L'histoire reste assez simple mais les couples d'acteurs portent ce drama grâce à leur alchimie.

J'ai apprécié les acteurs principaux comme secondaires. Je ne pense pas que j'en connaissais avant le visionnage (ou alors ils ne m'avaient pas marqué) mais j'ai hâte de les découvrir dans d'autres rôle.
Parlons un peu du personnage d'Adachi interprété par l'acteur "Akaso Eiji" : Le personnage est assez banal de prime à bord, cependant, on remarque une évolution tout au long du drama. De l'homme timide et maladroit, il passe à un homme qui ose dire ce qu'il pense et prend en assurance.
Kurasawa interprété par "Machida Keita" est quant à lui un homme considéré comme "populaire". Cependant, au final lui et Adachi se ressemblent beaucoup... Son évolution est moins marquée par rapport à son binôme, néanmoins, il apporte une touche de douceur de par ses réactions.

En somme, c'est un drama que je reverrai avec beaucoup de plaisir.

Leia Mais

BL school dramas are starting to get tiresome for me so it's really exciting to watch productions with adult characters. Usually these relationships are more mature and there is no room for toxic behavior in them, which I really like.

The actors played their roles very well. I like the lead couple better mainly because they weren't as chaotic as the second couple. I also like the fact that there was asexual character, which I think is rare in East Asian productions.

In my opinion, having magic like mind reading, the problems and positive things associated with it, is a good metaphor of how important communication is in relationships.

I really love this drama. It was cute but emotional.

Leia Mais

The journey of a first love, but most of all, the joy of loving and being loved

I can't believe I put this show off for so long. It's truly one of the greats among BL dramas but I think just in general with romance (Japanese) dramas, it's incredibly well done in such a short amount of time. This drama is only 10 episodes (with 2 extras) and about 23 minutes. The progression of their relationship still felt very natural.

I watched all the episodes in one go and it gave me the fullest enjoyment: I cried when there was heartbreak and fear, I laughed at Adachi's panics but also just the awkward but sincere attempts to meet each other halfway, and I smiled so much during all the sweet and cathartic moments.

Cherry Magic is about the fumbles to first love, in which Adachi Kiyoshi, a thirty-year-old virgin--who has never been in a relationship--gains the magical ability to hear people's thoughts through touch and tries to figure out himself and how he feels about his handsome and cool co-worker Kurosawa Yuichi--who is in love with him.

Adachi Kiyoshi's growth from his shell to becoming more confident & his consideration and gradual intimacy with Kurosawa Yuichi is so satisfying. Also, to see that Kurosawa Yuichi is such a wholesome and thoughtful man toward Adachi, wanting the best for Adachi--it's so wonderful to see.

There isn't angst as in a lot of bitter and angry fighting or dumb jealousies & misunderstands but more of a lot of internal struggles and overcoming one's own insecurities, especially on Adachi's part who hasn't been in a relationship before and thus feels insecure about the right thing to say or do.

This drama has everything and is so delightful. It's emotional and uplifting.

I really wish I could see these actors in another production again--with the same crew and director as well. I'm so grateful to the whole production: the great directing, the fantastic acting, and of course, much love to the creator of the manga and also the writers that adapted it to this live adaptation. This whole drama is perfect.

An additional note: BL dramas sometimes lean too heavily on their own tropes or feels a bit too cliché but this drama was able to feel very natural and, when it does have a cliché, it's still refreshing. Also, what I'm saying is that in BL drama world, sometimes there's an expectation that the couples will face backlash from the homophobic society. I get it. That's a realistic part of society. However, I also enjoy BL dramas that say "nah. we're not going to let homophobes have a chance in this story" and just doesn't put our characters through that. Good for them.

Leia Mais

Must watch! (Not so helpful review, but you might find it entertaining to read... maybe)

As I was an avid fan of Thai BL, I completed most that were accessible to me. Although I must say, I was getting quite bored of the same plot being reused repeatedly. Therefore I had to find new BL, this search led me to Japanese BL. I have only completed a few, but I can say that I am truly satisfied. After a few Youtube searches and a couple Instagram scrolls later, I found this. Cherry Magic! Now, I won't lie, at first I was not interested in this BL at all. From the content I saw based on the drama and my desperate needs of a new show, I gave it a try. I absolutely fell in love. I have never been the type to watch this type of BL, so it was a new experience for me. I found it so unique. The whole 12 episodes made me laugh and smile, exception given to episode 11 & 12 though haha. I could not imagine this drama with different actors, and yes, it is most likely because I'm attached to them but putting that fact aside, the actors suit the characters and portrayed them so well! This drama was so worth the 6 hours I spent watching it today. My review might not be very helpful, but I like writing them anyways because if I didn't write my thoughts down I might just explode hahaha. So overall, Cherry Magic!, was refreshing to watch and definitely raised my standards.

Leia Mais

Firstly, this is my second BL series from Japan and I kinda love it 😍 ❤️

The idea of the story itself is different than others BL series that released in 2020, but with a great execution this series become greater and get a line with another top 5 series of that year. This is also because of the supported from the acting of the main players who are quite capable of their characters,

Through the first 3 episodes I always got a hype of 2gether, even the smiley face that I made was the same when I watched that one.

I think for this year, I will trying to watch more series from East Asian Countries.

Leia Mais

Who wouldn't want a magic?

What just happened? I was mesmerized by the storyline entirely. It felt like they know from the start that I will be playing on the palm of their hands. Every emotion is uncontrollable. The undeniable chemistry added with dozens of humor potion and a spoonful of sugary sweetness left me hypnotized. The flow of dialogue is consistent. Each line of the characters is well-thought for the 20-minute episodes. The only things I skipped are the episode preview, intro and outro.

I must say that the side story of Tsuge-Minato is pretty average. Should've been a different scenario. Also, Tsuge-Minato's acting and chemistry started great but ended monotonously.

This is a MUST-WATCH for sure. Don't waste your time. Watch this and be entertained by their funny moments. I was smiling most of the time while watching this. I laughed too and teared up a little bit.

Leia Mais

most wholesome BL ever

i inteded to watch this from a long time but hesitated for some odd reason, and boy do I regret not watching it before. Also damn this BL is wayyyy too underrated. If you're looking for a fluffy BL with cute scenes your'e at the very right place. This BL will just melt your heart at every scene. Adachi's cute antics along with Kurosawa's charming aura will have you addicted to the J-drama. However, if you want some steamy bed scenes, well i wouldn't recommended it as this drama dosen't have a single proper kissing scene let alone a bed scene. But i bet you won't be disappointed even if there aren't such scenes. It is so freaking fluffy and cute i just can't 😭😭😭

putting the fluff aside, i would like to highlight some important subjects this BL covered, which i really appreciate:

• Protesting against homophobia: people who watched the bl probably know what i am talking about. Rokaku, (idk the spelling, don't come @ me) being the supportive friend he is protected his gay best friend minato againt Tsuge who, they supposed, was avoiding minato because he found him to be gay. Obviously its not true, i am not going to elaborate the context because that would take time. Anyways, i appreciate rokaku's protective nature and wish i had a friend like him :(

• Kurosawa respecting Adachi's decisions/Kurosawa prioritising consent: Man, Kurosawa has to be one the best BL leads. Even though he liked our little adachi for a long time, he never crossed the line when it came to his cute lover, always respected his boundries. He understood Adachi's dilemma about losing his virginity and never forced him into doing things. That company dinner scene where they had to kiss and Kurosawa sensed adachis fear and kissed his temple, had me in tears. We stan a respectful man !!! The series had multiple such scenes where kurosawa proved himself to be a gentleman and treasured adachi with all he has.

• Adachi's character development: Adachi went through some huge transformations throughout the series. From being this little anxious, socially awkward boy to gaining confidence of himself, standing for his best friend tsuge, confessing to his lover. Also the competition scene was so heartwarming, even though he didn't win it, he won in life. Kurosawa played a major role in his character development which made their love even more special.

•Aromantic/Asexual representation: Now i may be wrong about this one but since it was not clear in the series itself, i can consider it this way. correct me if im wrong but I don't think there are any BLs with such representation. Fujisaki's character was really refreshing to watch. finally, a BL that doesn't potray women love rivals as a crazy person.

The thing that sets this BL apart from other BLs is how the makers managed to insert every kind of charater and amalgamte it into one story.

HOPING FOR A SEASON 2 !!!!!!!

Leia Mais

Never hated a damn elevator in my whole damn life

April 7, 2021

This Japanese BL is one sweet of a ride. I really like the ending as it leads to the foundation that can lead to a second season. I really love our two lovely main leads. They are very affectionate even though there not a single kiss scene or steamy scene like most Japanese dramas. I know a lot of people have been criticizing the side story of the second couple but to be honest I did not find anything weird about them. Both are legal adults and their story is pretty cute too.

It would have been a perfect 10 but I feel like the plot just needs more. I feel like it falls short on explaining things as there as so many questions left unanswered. That being said, Ill change my review later if they release a second season. As I feel like it would explain and clear things up. Crossed my fingers that another season will happen.

Lastly, DAMN I HATE THAT ELEVATOR I LITERALLY GOT ROBBED!!!!

Leia Mais

I miss you

You don't know how much i miss this series♡♡♡
At first when i start it i was like 'oh...' cause i was afraid it might be dumb (+awkward and uncomfortable) when i saw the plot but
I
WAS
WRONG!

☆I laughed sooo many times
☆It was something fresh & new
☆I loved the ost [It was my second time that i knew the song at the beginning (which i loved it)before the series]
☆The plot is UNIQUE
☆I really loved and i am thankful for the fact the character who played the girl was very sweet/nice and i really liked her (i'm saying that cause in some bls they show the girls like they are sourpusses and evils)
☆The bside couple was very cute
☆They acting... awesome
I recommend it fullll if you want something special

Leia Mais

The show that helped me get some happiness

This is the most wholesome, most domestic, most... everything, I've ever seen. It made me happy, it made me confused, it made me cry, but in the best way possible. Kurosawa is the boyfriend material we all need, it's not toxic, it's not rapey. I love how casual the story is (apart from the magic tho), Adachi and Kurosawa are just regular working people with regular lives so I could imagine myself in their place.
I have to admit: this is my first dorama and especially my first bl dorama and I am new to this kind of stuff (got bored of the always rapey and stereotypical shounen-ai and yaoi stuff), but this show made me realize that maybe love is for everyone and I shouldn't fear my imperfections because there will be a Kurosawa for me too (I hope lol)

Leia Mais

Absolute favourite

I think this is the benchmark I will hold all BLs against
1. Great production
2. Incredible acting
3. Believable chemistry
4. No non-con
5. No toxicity (or at least resolved by the end)
6. Good story
This drama imo fulfils all these requirements. Every time I thought something inappropriate and typically r*pey BL style was gonna happen, Kurosawa turns out to be a sweetheart. I also love the depiction of older/real/ordinary people. Also lots of eye candy wow. One more thing, I usually hate the side couple in most BLs: bc it feels unnecessary and only for fanservice, but I realllyy loved the side couple here (even perhaps more than the main).

I think people didn't like that we didn't get an onscreen kiss, but it was fine for me bc I still believed the two were in love so ya. Also nice bits of humour sprinkled in with occasional angst. Cannot recommend this drama enough.

Leia Mais