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What a mess
From episode one I asked myself what I've gotten myself into. Since it's only seven episodes long, I didn't want to drop it, since the comedy was quite enjoyable, but that's the only thing this drama has going for itself.The main character got went through basically zero character development and remained hopeless until the very end. The development of his relationship with his potential love interests... was it even there? Except for some forced kisses and his boss making moves on him, we don't see much, as in, Haruta didn't seem to be very interested in any of the two, he just seemed to go with the flow.
Haruta's character of the crazy and careless kind, he's often loud and can't take proper care of himself after his mother left the house. If you don't like characters like this, he will definitely annoy you to death (which surprisingly wasn't the case for me). What did bother me though, is, as I said before, he never seemed to show genuine romantic interest, even in the person he ended up with.
Maki as a character was okay, I don't have anything special to say about him except that he certainly deserved better.
Chief Kurosawa often had me cringing hard, but at least he knew what he wanted and had a clear end goal, in comparison to Haruta.
The best character, for me, was definitely Haruta's friend Teppei with his incognito songs and weird recipes.
In conclusion, Ossan's Love could have been really good.
It touched on a lot of ~incoventional~ love relationships, such as same sex couples or couples with a big age gap, which I really appreciate. But the execution was, in my opinion, very poorly done though,
I can't exactly pinpoint what, but something in this drama was missing. The plot and characters lacked substance, a little more backstory on some characters might've also been nice, but there's only so much you can do in a certain period of time. The way the story progressed was kind of chaotic and all over the place, even the editing could be described the same way in some scenes. Also, the way some characters would aggressively pin the other on the wall or grab them by the hand, it looked like it might've been actually painful.
This drama was definitely not what I expected, but it still left much to wish for.
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The story may seem exaggerated and parodied; however, if looking beyond those aspects, the show is a gem. A well-balanced series that tackles serious topics and merges them in a comedic tone without coming across as mockery.
Each side character has a chance to shine throughout the show and get involved in the story narrative. The characters are all chaotic; however, each has their unique traits which could be enjoyable to watch.
The cons I have noticed is despite breaking from the common bl trope, the character development of the main leads are backtracked to extend the duration of the show. Which I found problematic as I felt frustrated that our main protagonist is portrayed indecisive throughout the series with minimal growth.
Overall, if you don't mind shows that don't delve too much in-depth but seeking comedy, non-high school setting and romance I would recommend this show. Would also recommend if considering watching a bl themed drama however not seeking any sexual content but more so the bonds formed between the characters.
The first episode can be a bit of an escalation; however, it gets better and balanced in later episodes.
Story 8.5/10 - May seem cliche at first but becomes more intriguing as characters interact and the story unfolds.
Character development 7/10 - Reasons for some of the characters actions could feel unclear unless rewatched.
Acting 9/10 - Some exaggerated acting but profound moments are well performed.
OST 7.5/10 - Each ost conveyed character emotions; however, some were repetitive and felt plain.
Rewatch value - 8/10 - Would consider watching for missed moments of characters to reflect on how it adds to the story. The comedic moments are meme-worthy and would consider watching after a long busy day.
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I do recall the first episodes very jarring due to Tanaka Kei’s acting and the way they framed the boss’s character, but I got used to it as I kept watching! Having watched Tanaka Kei in Anata no Ban, I can safely say he is one of the most charming actors out there. So glad that a more mainstream actor vouched to play a LGBT character too! I found myself craving for more of Haruta and Maki’s interactions because their personalities bounced off each other so well- even the parts where I was almost dying from second hand embarrassment :’)
However I found myself unable to connect to Kurosawa’s attachment to Haruta... I found it quite far fetched compared to all the other elements of the story, but his character was redeemed so well in his intersections with his wife! I found myself tearing up in public watching those two together ahhh
Another great point- the way they developed Haruta’s personal reactions to Maki and Kurosawa’s advances, i.e. his internalised homophobia. Although it might be a stretch to call it that, he’s quite adverse to the idea of romantically falling for a man in the beginning, and it’s so heartwarming to see his character develop from there!
The side characters were fascinating too, and I didn’t find myself trying to skip past their storyline’s like I usually would in other dramas LOL... their plot points are so well wrapped up and resolved in the end too!
Another point I want to touch on- the editing and cinematography was really interesting. The way they framed the title card in each episode was really well done, merging it into the scenery seamlessly. The cuts and transitions were also unlike what I’ve seen in most k-dramas/j-dramas until now. Soundtrack was pretty good too!
I just really, really loved their wholesome and realistic portrayal of a gay relationship!! So much so that it made me write my first review of something ever lmao
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Love, love, LOVE this series! It's got comedy, drama, silliness, poignancy and heart. Even better, the actors here are REAL actors and play their roles beautifully.Kei Tanaka steals the show as Haruta, a comic genius with major acting chops. Kotaro Yoshida is spectacular as the "Ossan," totally believable as an older gentleman who has become head-over-heels smitten with a naive and much younger man. One of my favorite moments is the surprise proposal scene in Episode 7: Haruta's reactions are priceless and the whole thing is just great.
My only complaint is that the storyline sometimes moves ahead a bit too quickly, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons in this fantastic series.
I will rewatch this again and again. Can't wait for the sequel!
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I strongly recommend watching this high
Listen everyone, I am a gay man, I haven’t watched a drama since my friend in high school sat me down and made me binge k-drama’s with her, I have no idea what compelled me to watch this, but I’m so glad I did. Watched the first two episodes high as a kite off edibles, and maybe it was my lack of sobriety but this is the funniest thing I’ve ever seen in my life. The comedic timing, the strange shots, the slapstick comedy, it’s perfect, I love it.I don’t usually watch BL dramas (or dramas in general) because most of the time stuff like this just doesn’t feel quite right, like I know it’s about gay men but I never feel like it was made with gay men actually in mind. But I like this drama, I like this drama a lot. It’s surprisingly progressive and wholesome. Even after I was no longer high I continued to enjoy it. I would recommend this to anyone. I loved the sexy old man, I’m not really into the hot young twink types so it was great to see a different type of guy portrayed in this. The actor did a great job and the character was hilarious.
I enjoyed every second of this and it’s got me thinking I should give drama’s more of a chance, like maybe I’m missing out on some real gems because of my preconceived notions. I feel like I’m coming out of this experience a more open minded person.
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This was a wonderfully sweet story that had me laughing out loud with every episode! It was relatable and very genuine, but also a one of a kind story with a fantastic cast that literally had me holding my breath until the very last second of the very last episode. How it ended was really wonderful, but it ended way too soon! I know there is a 2016 version, but I haven't found that anywhere to watch yet, but I think this series could definitely do well with a few more episodes or even a special! This is definitely a show that will have you "catching all the feels"... but I absolutely recommend this fantastic series! Considerați utilă această recenzie?
I have watched heaps of BLs but for Japanese BL series, not so much as they're usually poorly played and filmed. But this one is amazing, from the story writing to the acting, perfection.
I usually judge a BL movie based on the story writing, the acting and the chemistry of the mains. Tbh I don't feel the chemistry between Haruta and Kurosama, but they were very funny. As for Haruta and Maki, urgh, my heart. Theirs was, how should I say, Idk I just love it. You have to watch and see it for yourself. The chemistry between two mains in Japanese BLs is usually very forced but theirs, I can feel theirs. They kissed, but none of the kisses was actually a kiss? They were all just lips touching lips, which was a shame as I love good kisses. The last one when Haruta finally initiated looked good but too bad they cut it half way. I wish they gave Haruta a little bit more time to finish it. That one's promising.
About the acting, all actors and actresses played their roles well. Everyone was loveable and all the characters were open-minded and had their time to shine. I have nothing to complain yet I JUST WANT JUSTICE FOR MAKI! I think the actor did a GREAT JOB and Maki was convincing as a nice and shy and insecure person to me. Idk why some of you said he didn't do well? BUT idk if it's because it's Japanese that the acting is quite comical and over-expressed? At first I thought it was a live action remade from a manga but it's not. Yes the series was rush and that's also a shame, I wish they gave the actors more screen time to show character development. Like, I want to change their thoughts a bit. I want Maki to become more secure about their relationship and stop acting on his own and hurt Haruta. For Haruta, I want him to show more affection. I feel more love from Maki's side than Haruta's side. Seriously in some scenes Maki broke my heart with just his eyes. But as they are filming either Season 2 or a movie for Ossan's Love atm, I guess maybe they did that on purpose, like to give some rooms for characters to develop? Some Taiwanese BLs did very well on character development, maybe Japanese directors can refer to them? I'd suggest History 2: Crossing The Line. Short but gold.
I love the story writing of this. I didn't read any descriptions or spoilers before watching it, I just randomly watched it because I was bored, thus I was super nervous because I didn't know who he would end with (I was rooting for Maki from the very beginning and I was like if he didn't end up with Maki this series is sh!t lol sorry). Full of surprises but may trigger you if you're very against sexual harassment. Don't get me wrong I hate it with all my guts but for some reasons, those scenes to me were not annoying. I guess because the whole series has a comical vibe? Anyway, the only downside of the story writing is the lack of depth in characters' characteristics but it was full of surprises and laughter so I just looked passed it. The side characters had good storylines as well, I was rooting for Chouko and that young boy.
All in all, I'd highly recommend this to anyone who like BL but don't care too much about hot gay scenes.
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Why when i watch film/series that i don't have intent turns out into satisfying show??!!?
Ossan's love is a cute, weird and fun series. The storyline is neither good nor bad yet it is fun. Haruta is a guy who can not say "no" to people, he also a fool. But his foolness attract two men in their office. first is his senior Musashi-san, second is his Junior Maki-san. Both decided to living together in Haruta's house since his mother moved away. With a little of humorous scene, you will laugh at some of its. The music is just ordinary, I give speciall point to the actor who plays as Haruta for his crying scene. I second for this series after seven days and can't decide between Takumi-kun series or this when it goes into Japan Bl Drama. I like Haruta & Maki couple aaaaakhhhhh!!!
Ps: Japan you should make another cute bl drama series >.<
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Fun For Comedy, More Bromance Than Romance
Purposefully absurdist. It's very much like a manga with exaggerated behaviors, facial expressions, and vocal exclamations for comedic effect. It's odd, goofy, and sometimes borderline cringe from the ridiculous situations created. I was in the right mood for it, however, and found myself laughing out loud at least once every episode.GENERAL SPOILERS BELOW.
The story did an interesting job in giving examples of different types of love. But two major things didn't work for me.
First, the main character isn't very likeable (though the actor makes him fun to watch!). He's hard working, positive, and kind with clients so you see why other people may be interested in him initially. But he's not that thoughtful with the people close to him, and he doesn't show character growth in this regard, even when it's pointed out to him (repeatedly). He's a good natured bumbling idiot who wants to keep the peace and avoid confrontations.
Second, mutual romantic love is in very short supply. It supposedly comes to fruition at the end for the lead, but his interactions with his lover don't support this. It starts like a bromance and ultimately stays feeling that way. For that reason the ending landed a bit flat for me.
I rated the acting by all highly because even though it's exaggerated, it is conciously done by the actors for comedic effect, and they succeed well in what they're aiming to achieve. The actors playing the main character and the boss were especially dynamic and enjoyable to watch.
Music didn't distract but there was nothing specifically memorable either.
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Ridiculous & Hilarious!
Highly entertaining, funny and over-the-top. I liked it! I haven't seen a Thai BL with this kind of flavor (yet).Haruta is a good guy, but he's clueless and oblivious, taking advantage of Maki who takes such good care of him. I wonder if he is actually bisexual or straight but confused. I hope that this isn't another BL where a straight ML becomes gay all of a sudden for plot development.
He's such a pushover, not wanting to upset anyone to the risk of his own happiness and life. He doesn't want a relationship, he just wants someone to take care of him.
All in all, this was a good time! I liked the characters and the story was well-devloped. The comedy was on point. Though the story was another straight-guy-becomes-gay-for-plot, it was still entertaining as hell. It was nice seeing gay people be treated with respect and star in a rom-com series. However, there wasn't much substance and was rather quite fluffy. In addition, it does get a bit annoying and irritating when the story drags out Haruta consistently unintentionally leading people on. Still a fun time though and I will be watching its sequel film right after.
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Yesterday night, after finishing the drama, I couldn't sleep because my mind refused to calm down. I wrote an entire essay -mentally- about this drama. I'll try to calm down before ranting. But all I am going to say for now is...SPOILERS
SPOILERS
SPOILERS
Up till the first 35minutes or so of ep06 it was so good... funny and a bit angsty. The last 3 minutes of ep06 and almost all ep07 was SO FRUSTRATING. I even disliked Haruta :(
I mean, THIS Haruta, and THIS Chief, and maybe Maki. But Movie Haruta was gold, Movie Chief was more funny and Movie Hase was perfect.
My rant: https://sunakoyue.livejournal.com/48906.html
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But taking the plot into consideration as well, I'm gonna give this drama an 8/10.
The male lead is supposed to be bisexual but for me, his attraction towards men doesn't seem that genuine. Haruta and Maki looked cute together but they would have looked better if the relationship didn't look too platonic. I felt like Maki was putting more of an effort while Haruta looked like he was just forcing himself. That mostly disappointed me..
Also, the last episode was a bit too ridiculous. xD Haruta is clearly a foolish guy who can't say "no" to anyone...but did he have to really go that far? *facepalm* But still it didn't stop me from laughing at the ridiculousness so I'm not that bummed.
Haruta's exaggerated facial expressions and over-the-top reactions made the drama so much fun to watch. :D And I really like Maki...he was just so adorable!! *-* ♡♡
**Edit: I was wondering why the plot is so silly (in an amusing way) and only then I noticed that all the trending tropes and cliches that are usually seen in shojo mangas have been added to this drama...that's what makes the story seem ridiculous and hilarious at the same time. xD
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