Miseinen: Mijukuna Oretachi wa Bukiyo ni Shinkochu (2024)

This is one to watch...

This is not going to be like my other reviews.

This review may make it seem like I didn't like this, but I first want to say that is not true. I really liked this one... but...
I have to rant about this...

That one teacher should NOT be a teacher!!! Who the hell do you think you are saying that crap to Hirukawa like that? He is your student, you shouldn't say thing like that, teachers are supposed to help their students not belittle them. I just wanted to jump in the show and beat the every loving shit out of him. Not just him either, alot of people, even the kids...what the hell is wreong with people... the sad thing is, this is not make belive it happens in real life as well, well I'm not 100% sure about the teacher thing, but the rest yes.

Another thing I thought the kissing they did could have been better. All they did was put their lips together, they did't kiss. They both did a great job otherwise.

End of rant. 😀

Edit: Ok the last ep (11) they did I better job at the kissing.

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[Paused] A JBL Bingo: School Edition

[Update. Due to a grave family crisis, I have put this show on hold. I'll get back to it soon. Meanwhile, feel free to let me know below how well the game predicted the plot.]

I have created, for your pleasure and displeasure, a bingo card for Japanese school BLs. I wrote these down before I started watching Miseinen (I promise!), and I’m going to see at which episode I yell “Bingo!”. Feel free to play along, shuffle the table, make it your own, and then tell me at which point you win. (For ratings, I’ll start with 5.5 throughout, and adjust them at the end depending on how good the show is.)

Column B:
(Psychology 101)

1. Overbearing mother
2. Absent or abusive father
3. Inability to communicate (except through inner monologues)
4. Panic attacks at the very thought of intimacy
5. Noble idiot

Column I:
(Tropefest)

1. Time jump, usually for trips abroad
2. Beach trips
3. Random and wildly inaccurate equations on blackboard
4. Corridor crossings in slow motion
5. Roof-tops, usually fenced-in, against a hilly background: ideal for unrequited confessions
[Bonus point: Bangs for girls. Bowlcut for boys.]

Column N:
(Love Languages)

1. A wide-eyed "kiss" that reminds you of the girl from The Ring
2. Kabedon, because... door banging is sexy?
3. Free Space
4. Wound tending... even sexier.
5. Standing in the rain, kissing in the rain, getting cold & fever from the rain... just a lot of rain.

Column G:
(Lines of dialogue)

1. “But we’re both men…”
2. “Kawaii!” or “Kakkoii!”
3. “Ikemen ne.”
4. “Hendayo!" (usually after the first non-kiss)
5. “Suki da.” “Eh?”

Column O:
(War of the Positions)

1. Seme: Nipple-revealing bleach-white shirt. Uke: Buttoned-up black coat.
2. Seme: No real friends. Uke: Really bad friends.
3. Seme: PTSD survivor. Uke: Florence Shitingayle
4. Seme: Rebel with(out) a cause. Uke: Mathlete.
5. Seme: Six feet, tops. Uke: Five feet under.


Notes:
1. Gang, it happened! At the end of Ep. 5, Bingo!!
2. "Infect me!" has to be the sexiest and most romantic thing anyone has ever said in a BL.
3. If my sampling of JBLs is correct, at least a third of all Japanese fathers must be in jail for child abuse.
4. Can someone explain to me why Minase cannot call the police?

This review is dedicated to jpny01, the final word and authority on all things BL.

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Do not talk to me anymore....

That's a strong statement to close the pilot episode. Minase seems to have a clear sense of who he is, what he wants, and how he views the situations he finds himself in. As the protagonist of the series, he doesn’t play the "hero" card, which is one reason I like him.

Then there's Hirukawa: tall, skinny, and handsome, of course. He's in the shadows, outcast by his peers because of his reputation and his attitude toward his teachers. As a teenager, he's also experiencing domestic violence, with physical signs of abuse on his body.

Sympathy and empathy are the basic foundations that will draw Minase to Hirukawa. Personally, I like this kind of story—it’s both predictable and unpredictable at the same time. The two characters come from different backgrounds, so their endurance and responses to conflict will be shaped by their experiences.

It's still early to say, but I've noticed how Hirukawa intentionally and openly tries to get closer to Minase. Even though Minase attempts to set boundaries by asking Hirukawa not to speak to him, it’s clear that Minase’s walls are coming down. We'll have to wait and see how they navigate this meaningful phase of youth together.

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Opposites Indeed Attract

I'm in LOVE with this BL. For me, it's rivalling Doku Koi "Love is Poison" for Best Japanese BL of 2024.
I read the manga "Our Youth" a few months ago and really enjoyed it, so I was a bit nervous about the live adaptation. I'm so happy my fears were unfounded. The acting and the cinematography really elevated and brought this story to life for me.

We meet Minase, a well off high school student, who lives alone. His mother and friends direct a lot of his life and he seems content with their direction. That direction being to graduate with high marks, get into a good university, work at a big company and live a quiet life. His path is set for him and he seems to have the direction for his life figured out. His father, a creative, is mostly absent from his life and his mother has directed him not to follow his father's career path as a creative.

Then Hirukawa enters his orbit, the school bad boy who smokes, runs with the wrong crowd, beat up a teacher and occasionally shows up to school with bruises and black eyes. His energy is mysterious and alluring to Minase. Even though Minase implores him on multiple occasions to stay away from him, their paths cross continuously and Minase feels compelled to care for Hirukawa.

Their initial somewhat hostile encounters have an air of familiarity and kindredness. They quickly fall into a routine spending secret time together and begin to rely on each other.

I'm curious how the story will end since the manga ended positively after a time skip. But so far I'm enjoying where the drama is going. I will update when it's complete.

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Must Watch the series "Our Youth" (Miseinen: Mijukuna Oretachi wa Bukiyo ni Shinkochu (2024))

"Our Youth" BL is a wonderful series. The actors do a great job showing their emotions in a real and natural way. I really enjoyed the show and hope it gets the high ratings it deserves!

"Hirukawa's tender love and Minase's unknowing kindness make Our Youth a heartfelt, lovely series!"

"The chemistry between Hirukawa and Minase in Our Youth is simply breathtaking! Hirukawa’s genuine of love makes every scene heartfelt, while Minase’s subtle transformation as he unknowingly falls for Haruki is captivating. Together, they create a story full of warmth and charm."

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From The Biggest Manhwa Fan...

When I first heard that my favorite Korean manhwa of all time was getting a Japanese live adaptation, I was both thrilled and anxious. The manhwa detailing Korea's severe school bullying, that takes place in 2009-2014, is now set in Japan and in 2018. That was a brave choice to make, yet I think—as of the first episode—that it works.

It's too early to tell much, but I really enjoyed the first episode. Many details were slightly altered to fit the Japanese setting more, but I think they were done well. I am excited to see what more this show will offer, and what changes they will make. So far the only main difference I have seen is the choice to make the letter the first thing we are met with instead of the line about perpetrators, victims, and bystanders that they included in the end of the first episode.

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今までで最高のBLドラマ

学生、不良と優等生、ちょうどいいスピード感、オープニングの作り、すべてが最高！
修学旅行のシーンは、班決めで足トンするところとか2人だけの秘密感があってものすごいドキドキするし、その後のラインで「さっきのなんだよ」ってやり取りしてるのも良すぎる。高校生ならではのドキドキが本当に表現されてて、高校生に戻りたくなった…
あとは、水無瀬役の本島純政くんの演技が思ったよりも断然良くて、すごい自然だった。涙も綺麗で、最終話の蛭川が迎えに来た時の涙は本当に美しかった。
水無瀬は途中でも自分たちは同性愛者なのかって考えてるし、最後まで自分たちの関係をまわりには打ち明けられないし、結婚についても悩み続けてることがリアルに感じた。カミングアウトできない人に対してもう1人が怒って喧嘩して、最終的にみんなに打ち明けられてハッピーエンドっていうのが多いけど、未成年はそうじゃなく、カミングアウトできない水無瀬を蛭川が包み込んで愛する終わり方なのが新鮮だった。
でも、2人が付き合ってるのを知った柴ジョージのリアクションとかも見たかったー‼︎だから続きください笑

でも本当にこのドラマは何回でも見れる。今までレビューしたことなかったけど、未成年だけはしたかった。本当にいろんな人におすすめしたいドラマ。今まで見てきたBLドラマの中で最高のドラマ。私はコメディタッチより、こういう雰囲気のほうが好きなんだって改めて感じた。

ドラマ外での2人の関係もそれはそれですごく好き。インスタライブでは、同時視聴してくれるのもすごくいいし、ドラマとは性格がまったく違う2人の関係も見てておもしろい！
ドラマとはあんまり関係ないけど、これで上村謙信くんを知ってワンエンを知ってエビダンを知って、エビダン最近めっちゃ見るようになってしまった笑

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simplesmente arte

Depois de tanto tempo usando esse aplicativo, depois de tantas séries incríveis que me marcaram muito, essa é a primeira vez que sinto vontade de escrever uma resenha.

Eu comecei a assistir essa série depois de um edit que apareceu na minha fy, pensei que seria só mais um aquelas típicas histórias de amor adolescente simples e clichê mas levei um balde de água fria pq essa série aborda assuntos de um jeito incrível e natural.
Eu passava a semana inteira esperando pela segunda-feira só pra ver eles e enquanto assistia nem via o tempo passar!
é simplesmente incrível como eles criam um vínculo de carinho e como eles se preocupam uns com os outros. Com certeza essa série virou a minha favorita!!

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LA ADAPTACIÓN QUE SE COME AL ORIGINAL

Acabo de terminar de ver el especial y toda la serie y QUE PUTA PASADA. Puedo decir sin equivocarme que es de mis BLs favoritos top 3, el mejor BL del 2024 y te diría que de los mejores de Japón.
Mira que yo suelo esperarme a que salgan todos los episodios para poder verlos del tiron, porque como me enganchen , la hemos liado parda si la veo en emisión. Pero es que no paraban de salirme escenas en Instagram que a los cuatro episodios tuve que empezar a verla para no ir comiendome spoilers. Ha sido duro ir esperando semana tras semana pero es que ha merecido la pena.
En noviembre me lei el webtoon del que esta inspirado y vaya , la historia del webtoon y podría decirte que aquí tampoco es que sea BOM ALGO INESPERADO Y QUE NADIE SE LO PODRÍA IMAGINAR, es mas me acuerdo que yo leyendo el webtoon estaba muy rollo, pues ok, ni padezco ni sufro con la historia. Pero es que esta adaptación ha sido ESPLÉNDIDA. Han conseguido mantener la esencia del historia pero a la vez han metido escenas iconicas. PODEMOS HABLAR DE LA ESCENA DEL HELADO EN EL EPISODIO 4, como no es necesario un desnudo o una relación sexual, como un puñetero helado y un beso pueden caldear el ambiente, erotismo en su forma mas sensual. Pero es que en ese mismo capitulo vive una frase que semana tras semana, cuando volvía a remirar los capitulos iba a esa escena, cuando Minase le esta curando las heridas a Hirukawa, heridas que ha buscado porque no sabia como volver acercarse a Minase y decide buscar pelea con su padre para que esta vez le pegue aposta y asi Minase le compadezca y vuelva a hablar con él, aunque le de asco esa accion que esta haciendo (o sea podemos hablar, de lo que implica todo eso, como se 'ensucia' porque quiere estar cerca de Minase y no sabe como hacerlo). Pero es que cuando le esta curando las heridas Minase dice la frase que para mi hace el click y da la vuelta a todo; 'Yo no soy el tipo de nadie' y puedes ver como Hirukawa le para y se da la vuelta y como a su forma , porque en ese momento tenía miedo de revelar sus sentimientos y que Minase se alejase, que él si era valioso. O la mirada en ese mismo capitulo de Hirukawa cuando esta en el mismo grupo que Minase, AAAAAA , ahi los corazones se pararon, bueno se paró mi corazón. O sea, es que tanto el capitulo 4 como 5 , donde ese principio y ves toda la perspectiva desde Hirukawa , SIMPLEMENTE CINE, o sea es que no puedo decir nada mas. Las escenas en la piscina tambien trasmiten muchisimo , porque al principio estan arriba rollo nuestra relación esta genial, estamos en las nubes , pero cuando pasa todo lo del robo y como se autoinculpa Hirukawa estan abajo en la piscina , demostrando como esta su animo . Es que , hay tantos detalles algunos explicados por los propios actores en sus directos (directos super graciosos , porque verle a ambos panickear en sus propios besos es algo que solo puedo decir si. Es como si ellos fuesen espectadores y no hubieran estado grabando esa escena).
En el capitulo especial, es muy triste pero a la vez no me desentona, que ambos tengan que mantener la relación en secreto por como lo vean sus amigos y familiares, me da mucha pena porque eso hace que no te puedas mostrar ante los demás como eres realmente, pero es que las reacciones de sus dos amigos no me sorprenden nada en esa cultura. Yo les diria que se vinieran a España a casarse que desde 2005 es posible. Por cierto gracias a este pedazo de episodio especial, tengo muchas ganas de ver el directo de Junsei y Kenshin , paniqueando en todas las escenas donde se esten dando besos.

La actuación de Junsei y Kenshin es maravillosa y mas teniendo en cuenta la corta carrera de Junsei, el cual, flipo mas porque en la vida real es completamente opuesto a su personaje, es una persona super energetica que a veces puedes ver como Kenshin el pobre , no puede seguirle el ritmo. Espero que puedan seguir siendo amigos en la vida real, porque me parece que tienen una amistad muy bonita.
Junsei has entrado al club selecto de actores que lloran bonito.

Los escenarios son una maravilla y se nota que no estan puestos al tuntun.
Por último y no menos importante, la música , el OST del intro, esa canción esta en mi playlist de en bucle porque que maravilla, me gusta que hayan cogido la banda ONE N' ONLY donde esta Kenshin, es un si. O sea, es que en esta serie no te podias saltar la intro . Y la musica de fondo en las escenas otra pasada, estoy esperando a que el saquen esa musica de alguna forma porque necesito escucharla por completo.

En fin, esta serie considero que se va a convertir si es que todavía no lo ha hecho es una serie de culto de los BLs japoneses y ojala llegue a tener más repercusión internacional. Super recomendable

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