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venceram a censura com maestria!

Uma das coisas que mais me aproximou do bl foi esse tempo constante no inverno, de como tudo ao redor era frio mas os personagens pareciam erradiar uma aura mais quente. acho que boa parte dessa aura veio da proximidade que os personagens tinham entre si. Feliz que eles conseguiram superar a censura e puderam continuar a história. Muito bom o jeito que eles conseguiram equilibrar as narrativas de uma forma que (quase) tudo tivesse seu devido destaque e tempo. Honestamente esse final não foi tão do meu agrado mas pensar que a história poderia não ter passado de 4 episódios foi bom ter acompanhado um final.

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Sorry, but how come no one is talking about the series Blue Canvas of Youthful Days?

Blue Canvas of Youthful Days (The Blue of Youth, 过我年少时光的蓝色) was released this year, 2024, in October, by iQIYi, and it's a Taiwanese BL (boy love) drama.

This series is very special. It explores a difficult time in every young person's life when everything feels more confusing, intense, and every decision seems life-or-death. The dilemmas, the challenges of each character, and the LGBTQ+ theme are treated with incredible sensitivity during the episodes, bringing strong emotions at times, but also that famous smile you don't even realize you're making when watching such a series.

Synopsis: Coming from a family of artists, Qi Lu was forced to learn painting from a young age under his father's strict control. In his final year of high school, he ends up studying at a painting studio where he meets Qin Xiao, a talented young painter he had already admired online. However, Qin Xiao is struggling financially and taking care of his ailing grandfather. Qi Lu decides to get closer to Qin Xiao in hopes of becoming friends. Although it's hard at first, they gradually break the ice, and their bond intensifies, turning into something deeper.

Aesthetics: One of the highlights of this drama is its aesthetics. The colors, tones, and camera work create a modern, clean look while also being rich in symbolism and emotions. The visuals flood your senses with colors when necessary, but also clear up when it's crucial to transmit some feelings.

PWD character: Besides the main story, Blue Canvas of Youthful Days introduces a deaf character, Tan Yin-yes, in the early episodes, they communicate only through sign language! I might be new on the world of Chinese/Taiwanese dramas, but I hadn't seen PWD (persons with disabilities) representation in a plot or cast before. I was so happy about this! If you have recommendations, please share!

LGBTQ+: Additionally, Tan Yin, played by Xiao Zi Zhuo, was sent by his parents to a hospital for "gay conversion therapy." He managed to escape but is so traumatized he can barely set foot in a regular hospital to check his hearing. So many current topics are explored in the series! In a country like China, where h0m0sexuality has not been a crime since 1997, societal prejudice still persists, a theme the series work deeply in the family dynamics.

Parental/\buse: Another heavy topic addressed in the series is parental /\buse. WOW, the scenes involving Qi Lu's character and his father are tough to watch. You can almost feel the pain and fear in actor Guo Jia Le's eyes.

Performances: I found all the performances brilliant, especially the main duo, Guo Jia Le as Qi Lu and Zhang Xuan Yu as Qin Xiao. I can't recall if it was in episode 11, but Qin Xiao goes through a very tough moment, and the actor absolutely nailed the scene. According to MyDramaList, this is the first major work for most of the cast, and I see a very bright future for them. The comedic relief of Wei Jia Yu, played by Hu Ze Ming, is really welcoming.

In summary, it's no wonder Blue Canvas of Youthful Days has a score of 8.1 on MyDramaList, 9/10 on Viki, and 7.8 on IMDb. Alongside dealing with highly relevant and current topics, the performances touch our deepest emotions-fear, disillusionment, guilt, pain, but also hope and, above all, love.

"You know what is my wish for the future? I must do what I like, and love the one I love". - Qi Lu

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Ju Moon
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Pena que só posso dar uma nota 10 porque queria dar nota 1000! PERFEITA. Essa série é uma verdadeira obra-prima e uma das melhores que assisti este ano. Sem dúvida, um dos pontos fortes da série é seu elenco supertalentoso. Todos os atores entregaram performances que capturaram com autenticidade as emoções e os dilemas vividos pelos personagens. Foi uma verdadeira montanha-russa emocional acompanhar os personagens enquanto lidavam com as complexidades das amizades, dos amores e das inevitáveis turbulências que surgem na jornada para a vida adulta. Foi gratificante vê-los amadurecer e superarem os obstáculos impostos pela vida.

A química entre os personagens principais é palpável, tornando suas interações críveis e cativantes. Além disso, temos dois casais secundários muito fofos: Tan Yin & Liu Ming Yang e Turtle & Sun Xiao Rui.

A direção de arte merece destaque especial. O uso de paletas de cores vibrantes e a cinematografia criativa fazem jus ao título da série, criando um "quadro azul" que é ao mesmo tempo nostálgico e aspiracional. A trilha sonora belíssima complementa perfeitamente as cenas, adicionando camadas emocionais às narrativas. Super recomendo!

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Earth
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Dez 1, 2024
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No geral 7.5
História 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Musical 8.0
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A Good Watch, but could have been so much better

BL needle score: 6.5 - Moderate but adorable BL-ness

I used to look forward to this series with a lot of anticipation...the amazing chemistry and connect between the main leads, good acting, good production values, and the realistic storyline, it had everything going for it...and it successfully created these hooks that made me wait with a lot of anticipation and concern for the the two young boys, Qi Lu and Qin Xiao, who were trying to keep their love alive despite powerful adversaries like that disgusting piece of shit, Qi Lu's Father, and one hurdle after another that came their way....the way they watched out for each other, often quietly, and at the cost of their own selves, the way they were ready to give up everything in their lives just so that the other could go ahead, was heart melting...in other words, I was very invested in the story and the characters.

But with all those positives, one major problem with this show was how it just seemed to focus on the build-up, the challenges and one blow after the other for the leads, till the very last 10-15 minutes of the show...and then it seemed like an underwhelming and abrupt end....like we didn't really get a full closure...as a friend said, it was '12 episodes of pain and build-up, followed by some quick text explaining the next 7 years of their lives, and just 5 minutes of happiness'...leaves you feeling kinda betrayed.

It ended with Qu Li and Qin Xiao being reunited and leading a happy life, but it felt like a lot was left unsaid, particularly in terms of resolving a lot of angst and resentment that the show built for some of the characters like Qu Li's father...there were hardly any payback for that, or even a plausible explanation of how Qi Lu managed to really get past the clutches of his powerful and oppressive father so easily...if he could go on to study Film-making in the US right after he went to Russia, why couldn't he do so even earlier? Also, the storyline of the second couple kinda got diluted towards the end and their scenes started to feel gratuitous to an extent. Maybe they had to censor some scenes out when the series got held up for some months in between (the routine thing that happens to BLs from China I guess)? I would have wanted to rate this as a 'Great Watch', but due to these flaws I'm giving this a 'Good Watch' rating.

Anyway, at least it has a happy ending, and it was comforting to see them be a loving couple, doing everyday nice things that loving couples do ....the lines at the very end were beautiful, when they revealed that Qi Lu and Qin Xiao had wished the exact same thing for each other - 'In the future, you must do what you love'...

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Art is beautiful....

China can do bl and do it well enough to capture the important aspects of good story telling. From the beginning it is obvious that it doesn't have the funds to produce it on a grander scale but this is easily overlooked by the quality of acting. Riveted by the story and its pacing, it is a beauty. The interactions of the entire cast flowed so well to make the audience believe in their characters.

I was enthralled by the mains acting. The starkness of the environment aided in displaying how important each meeting was to the story. There is an anxious theme that permeates the story, informing the audience to enjoy each second of their love story, for in a moment this bubble could be broken and all will be lost. QL and QX embodied the intensity of their young love. QL's fiery determined confession matches well with QX's humble but intoxicating acceptance. The sacrifices they made for each other's happiness in the end would see them on different paths.

LMY and TY became a savior to each other. Ultimately, protecting and fighting for each other as real couples would. TY's round eyes and dedication to LMY would make him a favorite. Their responses to each other would make their age difference believe. TY's petulance and introspectiveness fought well against LMY's resistance and flawed thinking. Had this not been resolved, I could see TY waiting a lifetime for him.

The support cast did well also. Turtle, an early irritant, added to the spots of humor, making him a joy to watch at the end.

Production could have been better. With limited resources, the scenery and wardrobe became monotonous but overlooked. China's limits on BL physical interaction saw juvenile kisses but again forgiven due to the innocence of their relationships. The sudden appearances of characters and dissappearance added to some choppy scenes. The script in itself was brilliant (XQ's confession) and poor at times. The fillers used to lengthen the series was obvious.

The ending for each couple was beautiful. This is added to my list of series to rewatch as their confessions were charming and the piece that makes this shine.

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Heracin
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Dez 1, 2024
12 of 12 episódios vistos
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No geral 6.5
História 6.5
Acting/Cast 7.0
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Indie Chinese BL: interesting premise but flawed in terms of production value, editing and writing

This Chinese drama did almost not made it through, it was first stopped while airing after 4 episodes by the Chinese platform on which it was being released...and then it was picked up for full release by another international distribution platform. That in itself picked my interest and after watching it, it is a real BL story (not disguised at all as a bromance) so of course it did not pass the censorship and explains the release issue.

Regarding the drama itself, there is a very indie and artsy vibe that I appreciated for some aspects. I liked for example the art school context and the opening generic. I also enjoyed some of the relationship evolution that feel quite gritty. But there is also to my eyes a lot of production issues. The low budget is very clear : it gives a raw aspect to some of the scenes but it explains a lot also regarding the limitations of the series. The director is using too much fish eye effect, most of the time there is no clear reason nor need for it, it is not flashback-driven and seem to be used to hide the poverty of the background/sets. The editing is really odd between scenes: you jump out from one to another and it feel a bit amateurish. The camera moves are also sometimes a bit odd.

If I liked the premise of the story, the artsy context in which the characters are evolving, I was a bit disappointed by the way the script resolved out-of-screen or too quickly a lot of the conflicts and issues. Some situations seemed very dangerous and complicated but their resolution was kinda anti-climatic. The acting was not bad but not transcendent. Guo Jia Le, playing Qi Lu, had the most interesting character growth. He had also a believable chemistry with Zhang Xuan Yu, playing Qin Xiao. I was unfortunately less convinced by the chemistry of the secondary couple: it could have been much more interesting but it was a bit of a letdown (not sure if because of the acting or the script).

I would recommend this to people looking for a Chinese BL which does not shy away from what it is and do not disguise it as a bromance. It has a strong indie flavor which is not an issue in itself but the low budget is clearly felt and there are quite a bit of editing / production issue. There are some interesting and gritty parts in the script but the way the story unfold is far from perfect. I think it is quite comparable to the Chinese BL Addicted in terms of production value. So if you enjoyed it, you might as well want to give a shot to this one.

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Jojo
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Dez 4, 2024
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No geral 7.5
História 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Musical 7.0
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Tender beginnings, hasty goodbyes!

This Chinese BL drama had a bit of a rocky start to the screen, getting cancelled before it was eventually picked up and aired. Felt like a win! Despite its troubled start, it still managed to pull me in with its raw performances.

The chemistry between the main leads Qi Lu and Qin Xiao, was evident from the very first episode. Their struggles and sacrifices for each other were portrayed with great sensitivity considering how the drama handled the difficult themes with grace. There’s a subtle yet profound tenderness in their shared moments.

They did a good job of giving both Qi Lu and Qin Xiao well-developed backstories especially Qi Lu’s traumatic experiences with his abusive father and Qin Xiao’s longing for a family. These aspects were explored thoughtfully, allowing us to really grasp the emotional weight and baggage each character carried around.
In the initial episodes, the moments were nuanced and carefully built giving the story that depth and authenticity but as the drama progressed, the pacing seemed to speed up. This abrupt shift made the character arcs feel incomplete. The slower, more thoughtful exploration of their struggles in the beginning was what made their stories so compelling, but in the end, to me it felt like they didn’t get the conclusion they deserved.

The secondary couple Tan Yin and Liu Ming Yang, add a sort of a unique dynamic to the story. Their relationship develops in a subtle but meaningful way with Tan Yin’s persistence to pursue Liu Ming Yang.
Their interactions felt natural, and them navigating the struggles together was sweet. However, I do feel like their storyline could have been given more depth. The resolution of their arc felt a bit rushed, and it would have been nice to see it explored a little more. At times, their conflicts felt a bit forced, complicating things unnecessarily.

However, it wasn’t without its flaws. The editing felt pretty choppy at times, overall making things feel a bit disconnected. You could also tell the show had a low budget with some of the production values being a bit obvious. But the biggest issue though was how rushed the last few episodes felt. Conflicts popped up out of nowhere and were resolved off-screen which left the ending feeling a little weak. Don’t get me wrong I don’t hate the ending, but given how strong the drama started it definitely felt like it was wrapped up too quickly. It was as if the show tried to tie things up too neatly without fully exploring the emotional implications of everything they'd been through. The way the conflicts were resolved could have been handled much better.

Overall, I will still recommend giving this a watch especially since there aren’t that many Chinese BLs out there. Yes, it has its flaws but the fact that they took a brave shot at something with the censorship around deserves props. If you're into love stories and don’t mind a bit of indie, low-budget vibe then definitely check it out!

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Ago 6, 2024
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No geral 9.0
História 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Musical 7.5
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finally, a real bl from China, and so beautifully intimate

Oh how I loved this show. I've seen so many mixed reviews and while I understand the complaints, this story was an absolute gem.

In an attempt to avoid censorship by airing this as a webseries outside of China, they started off strong by pushing out the first 4 episodes on iqiyi, but of course the censorship gods got to the series so they had to take a long pause and figure out how to get this back on air. Eventually we got it back on Gagaoolala (which is great bc no one is more suitable to air this show than a Queer Taiwanese streaming platform), and I'm so proud of this Chinese team for fighting so hard to get here.

The story-- Qi Lu is a rich student artist desperate to get out from underneath his father's abusive thumb, one day he coincidentally meets his muse, a poor student artist Qin Xiao who's rough around the edges. After some back and forth they end up becoming close and deeper feelings start to form. The friendships and family dynamics are messy and realistic, but the restless romance between our leads is sweet, exciting, and wholesome. Their story plays out almost like a slice of life bromance that naturally develops into a romance, and its absolutely beautifully done.

What I love about this show is how effortlessly intimate it is. When their skin touches, you feel a warm buzz rush through you and the tension of the scene is a tight knot in your throat.

The actors-- they do such a great job making you fall in love with the characters, no over the top acting or cringe dramatics from our main leads. Full transparency, I skipped over almost all of the second couple romance, their story was a major miss for me. Initially I liked that there was deaf representation and they seemed cute enough, but to be honest their story is a bit of a toxic mess and the chemistry just isn't there.

My only other complaint in the story is the end, while I'd say it's a happy ending, it felt rushed and didn't leave you feeling quite satisfied. I do wonder how much of that was within their control, and its possible they ran out of budget, support, or other essentials mid filming.

The production-- honestly it was great, you can tell that this show didn't have an endless budget, but that didn't stop them from making it beautiful.

Overall I may have rated this higher than most people, but I have to follow my heart here. I loved these two, my recommendation is to skip the second side couple storyline and just fall in love with our main couple's beautiful intimate chemistry.

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Dez 11, 2024
12 of 12 episódios vistos
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No geral 4.0
História 5.0
Acting/Cast 6.5
Musical 4.0
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Left me blue but for the wrong reasons

There was a lot of hype for this one especially since it almost got cancelled (and it's a Chinese BL in times where you won't expect a Chinese BL), so perhaps I had some unrealistic expectations going into it.

I almost gave up in episode 5. What was going on with the script and production... The dialogues were chunky and awkward, the story didn't have a good smooth flow (great job in episode 12 summarising the key bits in writing and time jumping to happy times), the music got cut off midway without proper transition to a new scene (this is extremely disruptive and prevents people from really being immersed in the story), the acting and cinematography was over dramatic at times (over-dramatic lighting, unnecessary switches in focus, yes all very indie-like but yet somewhat lacking).

This was a really difficult watch for me and I was left rather disappointed and blue, not because of the story, but because this was poorly made and it could've been much better. I believe the actors tried their best to deliver but it just wasn't enough. This was a high school project trying to be an Indie film.

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Dez 8, 2024
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No geral 6.5
História 6.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Musical 7.0
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Great series…. until the last episode.

This series was great. The cast was perfect and the story was good. This was well produced series and really caught my attention from the beginning. HOWEVER, the very last episode is what left me upset and stopped me from giving this series a higher ranking. The way they choose to conclude this show was not good. I think creatively they should have went a different direction. The ending overall felt sloppy and really just lazy. I cannot believe I just watched.
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Ago 7, 2024
12 of 12 episódios vistos
Completados 5
No geral 8.0
História 7.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
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strong start

Overall: the tension/chemistry led me to first rate this as a 9.5, but cliched writing and a rushed ending lowered my final rating. I gave this a slight rating bump because it's from China, had kisses, the ending could have been worse and the creators managed to get it to air 4 months after it was removed from iQIYI. 12 episodes about 30 minutes each. Aired (not in Japan or Korea) on GagaOOLala https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/4856/blue-canvas-of-youthful-days-2024-e01 ; YouTube (not in Japan or Korea) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTB73Ibi_X3HZZP24Z0cwpC1PhZUYKI1Q and Viki https://www.viki.com/tv/40802c-blue-canvas-of-youthful-days?locale=en

Content Warnings: murder?, death, past death, grief, physical child abuse (very violent and shown), beaten up, manhandling, manipulation, blackmail/coercion, non con picture taking/sharing/outing, mental health struggles, alcoholism

Watch Suggestions (to get some moping/nonsense stuff in the later episodes)
- end episode 5 at 22 min
- watch episode 6 25 min to the end
- watch episode 7 7:25-10
- watch episode 8 7-13
- watch episode 9 19:45-24:40
- watch episode 10 beginning-4, 12-12:45, 16-end
- watch episode 11 19-21:30, 24:10-end
- watch episode 12 beginning-4, 7-10 and 28:45-end

What I Liked
- characters and their dynamics
- sweet moments
- a hard of hearing character (though some things related to this didn't make sense to me)
- clear premise
- supportive grandpa

Room For Improvement
- some nonsense plot things
- not sure the ages of two characters
- a character should have first asked/talked to another character about what he wanted
- not a fan of a flash forward and then going back to the past to start a series
- too much blur effect in scenes
- in episode 6 a character veered into creepy stalker
- why didn't they make a character a boyfriend instead of a brother, that was weird
- lack of communication between the leads, lying by omission about some giant things
- angry about what they did with a character in ep 11
- 2 noble idiot cliches
- large time jump with a very non realistic reunion (watch past the initial end credits)
- rushed finale, choppy editing, gang that appeared out of nowhere practically, written out exposition dump
- lack of consequences for a trash character

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Dez 2, 2024
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No geral 7.0
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A canvas that required more details

I'll start off with saying that I am so happy we were able to get a proper release of this after we all had that scare with it being up and then removed.

This story had potential to be great, but I think the series as a whole struggled to feel cohesive. I also think they wanted to tell too many stories and lacked focus and/or resources to pull it off well. The ending felt very rushed and even though there were bits at the end suggesting that they reunited eventually, I still wasn't really a fan of it. It just left me with so many more questions.

One thing can't be overlooked, and that was the cast. I think they did amazing and really brought these characters to life. I just wish the story had been told better to really do them justice.

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