Xika93
Wisconsin, United States
Sweet Little Love Story
I would say this show is more of a love story, rather than being wholly classified as either BL or GL. It certainly has elements of BL, but would I consider it the height of BL art? Probably not. Is it an absurd and cute little love story that will make you laugh? Most definitely. It just makes you feel good inside because it doesn’t complicate things with too much drama or overdone tropes.
The plot is very simple for this one, it is just a love story between several couples, plain and simple. Well, those couples are comprised of “The People” and…well I guess actual people. The central theme is pretty simple as well with Meow and Dermdem coming to grips with trusting people after getting burned by them. However, this theme only pops in and out at certain points of the series and resolves itself in the end without bogging down each episode. Personally, I enjoyed the format of taking us on a different adventure each week, but I realize that’s not for everyone; that might be one caution about the show.
My other caution is that you can’t take this show too seriously. The concept might seem ridiculous and there are a lot of unanswered questions about shapeshifting animal people that will never be answered. However, the joy of this show is that no one is pretending to take it seriously. I know how that sounds but if the writers were asking us to suspend our disbelief while delivering a serious message this show wouldn’t be half as good. Since their goal, though, is to deliver a funny, feel-good show centered around a ridiculous concept, it just becomes pure joy, and the delight is in watching love blossom between the main couples.
Many of the actors and actresses are rookies and at times that shows. James is probably the best and he always goes all out in a character (he is amazing in “The Effect”). He is not afraid to be over-the-top and plays a very convincing cat-person. Gap needed a little more work. He had some good chemistry with James, but he is very stiff in the early episodes. Not to say he doesn't have potential, but it might take a series or two more to get there. Kris and Po, thank goodness we got a GL couple and not just the acknowledgement of a GL couple, but the actual development of their relationship. I liked the opposites dynamic of the two characters, and they were a bit more natural than the other characters. Finally, Bright and Bodo. Once their relationship was introduced, I was more eager to watch this show because of them than the main couple. Faiyen is so adorable, and, like James, Bright is not afraid to embrace the ridiculousness of a cat-person. Evan is a bit harder to critique because he supposedly doesn’t have facial muscles to emote things (might be a bit of a concept stretch). However, Bodo is able to channel that lack of facial expression into his verbal expression which only adds to the chemistry these two had in the show.
Ultimately, give this show a chance. You may have to adjust your expectations if you wanted a high-caliber BL, but once you do this show becomes so much more enjoyable. The chemistry of the characters/actors is amazing and it will leave you giggling like a fool to see the weird antics they get themselves into. So go watch it right meow.
The plot is very simple for this one, it is just a love story between several couples, plain and simple. Well, those couples are comprised of “The People” and…well I guess actual people. The central theme is pretty simple as well with Meow and Dermdem coming to grips with trusting people after getting burned by them. However, this theme only pops in and out at certain points of the series and resolves itself in the end without bogging down each episode. Personally, I enjoyed the format of taking us on a different adventure each week, but I realize that’s not for everyone; that might be one caution about the show.
My other caution is that you can’t take this show too seriously. The concept might seem ridiculous and there are a lot of unanswered questions about shapeshifting animal people that will never be answered. However, the joy of this show is that no one is pretending to take it seriously. I know how that sounds but if the writers were asking us to suspend our disbelief while delivering a serious message this show wouldn’t be half as good. Since their goal, though, is to deliver a funny, feel-good show centered around a ridiculous concept, it just becomes pure joy, and the delight is in watching love blossom between the main couples.
Many of the actors and actresses are rookies and at times that shows. James is probably the best and he always goes all out in a character (he is amazing in “The Effect”). He is not afraid to be over-the-top and plays a very convincing cat-person. Gap needed a little more work. He had some good chemistry with James, but he is very stiff in the early episodes. Not to say he doesn't have potential, but it might take a series or two more to get there. Kris and Po, thank goodness we got a GL couple and not just the acknowledgement of a GL couple, but the actual development of their relationship. I liked the opposites dynamic of the two characters, and they were a bit more natural than the other characters. Finally, Bright and Bodo. Once their relationship was introduced, I was more eager to watch this show because of them than the main couple. Faiyen is so adorable, and, like James, Bright is not afraid to embrace the ridiculousness of a cat-person. Evan is a bit harder to critique because he supposedly doesn’t have facial muscles to emote things (might be a bit of a concept stretch). However, Bodo is able to channel that lack of facial expression into his verbal expression which only adds to the chemistry these two had in the show.
Ultimately, give this show a chance. You may have to adjust your expectations if you wanted a high-caliber BL, but once you do this show becomes so much more enjoyable. The chemistry of the characters/actors is amazing and it will leave you giggling like a fool to see the weird antics they get themselves into. So go watch it right meow.
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