Ishikawa Ryo (FUKADA RYUSEI) continues to pine for his best friend Toyama Hikaru (YABANA REI) in a silent torture.
For her part Nakamura Chika (YOSHIDA MIZUKI) continues to pine for Ryo though she can clearly see Ryo only has eyes Hikaru.
Hikaru, however continues to covet feelings for the film girl Murasaki Minami though she maintains it isn't her in the film.
My Take: We're 4 Episodes into an 8 episode series. This is giving me vibes from both Japanese BL Series, Thai BL Series and KBL.
It has a lot of I CANNOT REACH YOU in it. Two besties. One more popular yet quirky, the other gorgeous and smart yet introverted. And it's the introverted one carrying feelings for the more lively one.
It also has the vibes of THE PROMISE (THAILAND) and OUR DATING SIM (SOUTH KOREA) in that the hidden feelings are excruciating to the person hiding them. With Phu in the Promise he couldn't confess so it ate away at him until he ran away (for 10 years) while Lee Wan in OUR DATING SIM had to know so he did confess and felt rejection so he ran away (for 7 Years)
Though essentially the same BL audiences sympathize with Lee Wan while hating Phu. Because South Korea handled a similar story much better than Thailand did.
And though Ryo isn't running anywhere. His unrequited secret love is eating away at him. And right now he's trying to see Hikaru the way Hikaru sees him...a mere friend. But how long can Ryo hold all of these emotions inside?
Information regarding the first IJIGEN FES 2023 live has been revealed! The live will occur in the TOKYO DOME on the 9th and 10th of December 2023. This first fes will feature three branches of IDOLM@STER performing with four branches of Love Live!
The voice providers participating in this stop are as follows:
Hi, I'm the anon that asked your twitter BL challenge...thanks so much for the link....🤩
Can I ask for BL recs if my favorite BLs (until now) are : "Complex" by Ringo Manda, "Kieta Hatsukoi" by Wataru Hinekure, "Therapy Game" by Meguru Hinohara, "Here U Are" by Djun, "Blanc" by Asumiko Nakamura and "Harukaze no Etranger" by Kanna Kil?
Sorry if it seems weird, I try to pick a certain topic but I became confused myself as what should I pick (enemies to lovers, childhood friend, etc)......Also I'm sorry if my fav are not so diverse yet....And thanks again for your BL reviews, it helps me a lot for a newcomer like me....
Welcome back ~ It warms my heart to hear that my reviews are of help ^^ I haven't read some of the series you mentioned, but from the ones I did you seem to enjoy softer BL's that are plot and/or character-driven. I'll add links to my reviews if I have written on them, and apologize beforehand that I rarely buy singular volumes of BL so most of the titles will be from Futekiya (a monthly subscription service that releases BL only, the first chapters of the series in their library are free to read). Let's go!
Here and There and Us (Thanat) and Blue Sky Complex (Ichikawa Kei): Opposites-attract, high school friends who continue to date after graduation, long distance relationship for a while. I haven't read Blanc, have only seen Doukyusei but trope-wise, they sound similar! Both are exceptional works so I think they might be a good fit for you as well.
The Trees in Spring (Nakaoka Naka) and Setagaya Synchronicity (Hongo Chika): Both focus on soul/identity searching, coming to terms with the self. I've written on The Trees in Spring before but can vouch for both.
Some more favorites:
Twilight Out of Focus (Jyanome): To read // Review
All That Pierces the Heart (Sumako Kari): To read
Paint Love and the Colors Will Bloom (Shota Kon): To read
Living With Him (Toworu Miyata): To read
I'll Make You Cry (Nozomu Hiiragi): To read // Very brief review
Lullaby of the Dawn (Ichika Yuno): To read (also on Futekiya)
I linked Bookwalker pages but ShuCream and Kodansha have many other platform options so you can go to the publisher's webpage to find a website/means to buy that fits you. Futekiya titles are only in their library, although recently Seven Seas recently announced that they are going to re-release some of Suzumaru Minta's works both in print and in digital since Futekiya is digital-only. If you have any other questions, you can message me any time and let me know what you thought of them if you get to read any of them! Have a nice day.
HI MOON!!!!! i just want you to know that you started smtn terrible by asking the first one. ask game here!
✨ ~ which fictional character (book, show, or movie) do you relate to most?
oh my gosh so back when i was active on tumblr before the porn ban (i must’ve been like 15) i found out what kinning was after being on this terrible website for too long. and i made a kin list and STILL UPDATE IT but most of this is how it was when i was 15 like i haven’t edited the titles of different parts of it or whatever and it’s just a messy piece of shit. i love it tho 🫶 i was actually in the process of making a section for it in my abt page way back then!!! idk if i still have it saved but i’ll have to get back on that teehee
i don’t take kinning seriously it’s literally just characters i rly relate to and if anyone is seeing this that kins then please kiss me if you’re a double <3 here you go moon you asked for it:
Mii when I’m mii:
- Star Butterfly
- Yui (Angel Beats)
- Sayori (Doki Doki Literature Club)
- Natsuki (Doki Doki Literature Club)
- Uraraka Ochako
- Luluco
- Gou Matsuoka
- Pearl (Splatoon)
- Pink Choco Cookie (Cookie Run)
- Top Speed (Magical Girl Raising Project)
- Elaine Benes (Seinfeld)
- R. Mika
- Felicia (Darkstalkers)
- Lola Bunny
- Cerebella (Skullgirls)
- Squigly (Skullgirls)
- Usagi Tsukino
- Emiri Kisaki
- Haru (Beastars)
- Ann Takamaki
- Princess Cookie (Cookie Run)
- Mary Saotome
- Sophie Jang (Collapse & Rewind)
- Sophie Lim (Death of a Pop Star)
- Shinoa Hiragi
- Princess Devilotte
- Pops (Regular Show)
- Judy Hopps
- Spinel (Steven Universe)
- Subaru Natsuki
- Elle Woods
- Kagome Higurashi
- Alberto Scorfano
- Emilia (Re:Zero)
- Tomoe Koga
- Chika Fujiwara
- Suma (Demon Slayer)
- Kelly Kapoor
- Mabel Pines
Mii when I’m a n g e r y e m o j i:
- Taiga Aisaka [without the violence hh]
- Sayaka Miki
- Kirby plushie with a knife
- Lizbeth (Sword Art Online)
Mii when I’m baby:
- Kofuku (Noragami)
- Asia Argento (from High School DXD not the fucking celebrity)
- Madoka Kaname
- Yui Yamada
- Tama (Magical Girl Raising Project)
- Cream Puff Cookie (Cookie Run)
- Silica (Sword Art Online)
- Bubbles (Powerpuff Girls)
- Birthday Cake Cookie (Cookie Run)
- Cotton Candy Cookie (Cookie Run)
- Pancake Cookie (Cookie Run)
Mii when I’m trying to seem tough at skool 😤😎:
- Kyoko Sakura
- Rio Nakamura
Mii when I get sleepy bitch disease:
- Nemurin (Magical Girl Raising Project)
Mii when I’m depresso espresso:
- Lapis Lazuli (SU)
Mii when I‘m horny on main:
- Fukawa Toko [her normal self]
- Stocking Anarchy
- Panty Anarchy
i should’ve been put down before making this list. you can actually tell a 15 year old made it. i can’t believe i have a fucking seinfeld and regular show kin….AND I HAVE A KIN FROM A PORN COMIC??????? i should be shot dead right now. i hope you enjoy this sick shit. follow me guys!!! 🥺
🌸 ~ what is your favorite flower?
hmm i actually don’t have any faves but pretty much any pretty pink flowers!! :)
🎁 ~ when is your birthday?
march 26!!! i turned 20 recently :D i know it’s hard to believe considering this blog looks like it’s ran by a preschooler but here we are. sad but true
made some concept designs of some of my OCs, though, Libby's is more or less final. The others are subject to change... (:3」∠)
(some facts/info about them under the cut if you're curious)
Libitina "Libby"
- she's a Dark Fae, more specifically of raven descent
- her VA would be Takahashi Rie
- she would have a British accent/she would be British
- she has a bubbly personality, yet gives off an unpredictable air
- she stands at 158cm (5'2"); she appears to be in her early 20's
Quote: "Would you like to be friends?"
Dr. Sullivan
- human?? 👁️👁️
- his VA would be Naoya Uchida (Madara Uchiha)
- he's a renowned doctor/surgeon at his workplace (tba)
- if I had to give him a nationality, he would be German
- he stands at 190cm (6'3"); he appears to be in his mid-40's
Quote: "Worry not, dear. You can trust my expertise. After all, I've studied in the field for quite some time~."
Moriarty
- his VA would be Yuichi Nakamura
- has a knack for business, being in charge of matters such as performing deals and contracts
- due to his charismatic nature, he's also in-charge of public relations
- he gets bored easily, so he ends up in some form of mischief with Enyo, dragging along Nox much to the latter's chagrin
- he stands at 172cm (5'8"); he's in his mid-20's
Quote: "Sighs... How dull. Hey, Nox~! Let's get outta here! I know a fine restaurant nearby! Enyo's also tagging along!"
Nox (Fenrir Form)
- in his Fenrir form, his VA would be Ryota Takeuchi (Elias Ainsworth from Ancient Magus Bride)
- in this state, he stands at 208cm (6'10")
- a master at forging weapons, he's often found in the forgery, crafting weapons he could use or wants the others to use
- for personal reasons, he'd rather be in his Fenrir form than his human form
- as stated by Moriarty himself, Nox's human form is "quite the catch" that the former was willing to date the latter
Quote: "You... wish to see... my 'human form'? ...... I'd rather not, thank you."
Moros
- he is a skilled strategist
- his VA would be Nojima Kenji
- he speaks only when it's necessary; when he does, however, he can be quite blunt... and confusing at times
- he, and by extension Anpu, would be Dutch
- he and Anpu are inseparable
- he stands at 165cm (5'5")
Quote: "Once the enemy is put under enough turmoil, cracks in their defenses are bound to appear -- a moment of weakness, hahah."
Anpu
- they only respond to Moros's orders/requests
- they are very protective of him
- if you managed to gain Anpu's respect, they will respond to your requests (to an extent)
- their VA would be Mayumi Asano (Haku from Naruto)
- they are proficient in the polearm, having two bo staffs strapped onto their back
- they stand at 175cm (5'9")
Quote: "Young master Moros is why I exist. And, I... I am his weapon."
Ombra
- she is a skilled huntress and marksman
- her main weapon of use is a hunting rifle that she keeps hidden under her cloak
- her VA would be Chika Anzai (Sakura Nanamine from TBHK)
- she is always seen with a stoic expression
- no one can really get close to her, intimidated by her aura
- she stands at 152cm (5'0")
Quote: "I never miss my target."
Phyn
- a rabbit beastman
- one of the few people who can easily approach Ombra
- he is always found sleeping on a fluffy cloud; at all costs, DO NOT WAKE HIM UP
- despite constantly sleeping, he is skilled at Reconnaissance
- no one knows how, but he manages to get from point A to point B in a matter of seconds
- his VA would be Kenichi Suzumura (Utakata from Naruto: Shippuden)
- he stands at 171cm (5'7")
Quote: "You pulled an all-nighter again, didn't you? Ahh..... Here. I made some space for you on my cloud."
Dr. Nightingale
- she's always found in the library with her nose in a book
- her VA would be Atsuko Tanaka (Konan from Naruto Shippuden)
- she has a tendency to associate/name others based on various flora -- e.i. she often calls Libby "Kiku" meaning Chrysanthemum in Japanese
- she is usually seen wearing a plague doctor mask
- she usually speaks in a calm manner, but when riled up, she slips into a Scottish accent
- she stands at 180cm (5'10")
Quote: "Daffodil, dear, can you-- For crying out loud, MAGNUS!!!"
Enyo
- she is "the life of the party", Moriarty as her partner-in-crime
- she loves the thrill of battle, brandishing her katanas and sporting a wide toothy grin
- she has a fierce temper, often ending up in fights (with Nox)
- her VA would be Ami Koshimizu
- she stands at 175cm (5'9"), but in her heels, she's 182cm (6'0")
Quote: "Morti and me are goin' for drinks. Wanna join in~?"
Aeron
- honestly, they're an enigma to everyone (even me :")) - Skye)
- scarily quiet when approaching others, Moriarty and Enyo being their main victims -- they don't do it on purpose, I swear ;=;
- they maneuver/navigate by using cloth wrappings as their "extra limbs" -- kinda like Doc Ock from Spider-man (つ´∀`)つ
- their VA would be Maaya Sakamoto (Ciel Phantomhive)
- they stand at 167cm (5'6")
Quote: "...If you need help in dealing with noisy pests... inform me. I'll take care of them."
This was fun to do (´∀`)I want to create more fun content with my OCs ahfkdlahjakg
ᅳ⠀⠀ryoko koga imai⠀﹕⠀1998. franco-japonesa. aspirante a pintora.⠀⠀acostumbrada a la vida de alta sociedad, es soledad de la cúspide la que suele ocuparla más. presiones de ambos lados choca contra la complacencia & solemnidad que siempre presenta, pero está a nada de estallar. ⠀⠀fc : momo hirai, yurika nakamura
cestlavie 2.0 au / hija de chika imai, diseñadora de alta costura e indumentaria, junto a ken koga, diplomático japonés, es la hija única de ambos. talento en el papel para los trazos es nato gracias a su madre, inspirada siempre por todo sus dibujos & es esa falta de pasión en ella lo que mas angustia a ryo. no sabe que hacer con su vida aún & el tiempo se le acaba.
vincere au / como forma de escapar ante sus dilemas, se une al instituto para rogar por un camino o instrucciones clara de qué hacer con su vida.
Dates: Friday, November 17 & Tuesday, November 21, 2023 14:00 -
Venue: Sogakudo Concert Hall
Admission is limited to university personnel (*1) and those invited by the Composition Department (*2).
*1 University personnel must also apply for admission in advance.
*2 Those who have been admitted by the Composition Department with prior application.
Program:
Friday, November 17 − Day 1 −
1. Rikuto Fujimoto: Neue Harmonie - Based on Paul Klee / Neue Harmonie (1936) -
First blog for May! Yey! Ilang linggo na lang matatapos na ang 2nd sem! I just hope na maipasa ko ang lahat ng subj ko ngayong finalsss! I will do my best to pass all of my subjects!
So kumusta naman ako? I'm fine naman, syempre, stress madaming gawain pero kakayanin kasi malapit naman na matapos ang klase hueheuehue, may mga activities na ako sisimulan kasi syempre baka maloka naman ako kapag hindi ko sinimulan yon. Yung iba mga may nasimulan na ako pero hindi pa rin done, inuuna ko kasi yung mga bagay bagay na malapit na ang deadline. Pero kinakaya naman hehe.
Sa friends naman? Well, I'm doing well kasi wala naman me dapat ikabahala sa mga buhay buhay, I've made peace na, ayoko na ibring up ang past kasi past na, masaya na ako sa mga ginagawa ko sa buhay. HAHAHAHA.
Gastusera pa rin ako hays, pero nagttry na ako na mag-ipon kahit paunti unti ang nailalagay ko sa garapon ko. At least, may nailalagay kesa sa wala diba? Next week kasi hindi pa rin ako pwede mag ipon ng malaki kasi need ko bumili ng gloves----na dapat ngayong week ko bibilhin kaso walang size ko :< xs kasi ako, okay lang naman na small kunin ko kaso medj maluwag sa akin yon pero kapag wala pa ring xs sa online shop na ako oorder---na mas nakamura ako ng 100+ kasi 179+ lang yung isang box ng gloves unlike sa physical store 350 sya TT^TT
Kaya din ako nag-iipon ay gusto ko bilhin yung pagong na stuff toy sa miniso, yung malaki ba. E 799 yun TT^TT wala pa ako sa 200 ang naiipon ko kaya kailangan ko magtipid next week para malaki laki mailagay ko sa garapon ko.
Ano pa ba? Hmmm, wala naman na masyado akong chika---busy nga ako actually e HAHAHAHAHA pero siningit ko to kasi gusto ko lang magblog.
26 Cast Members Gather in World Trigger 2nd Stage Play "Large-Scale Invasion Arc" Main Visual
Three months ahead of its opening in Tokyo, the official website for World Trigger the Stage: Large-Scale Invasion Arc, the forthcoming second show of the stage play adaptation of Daisuke Ashihara's sci-fi action manga World Trigger, has posted a main visual featuring its 26 main cat members altogether. It depicts the members of Border as they fight off a large-scale invasion launched by Aftokrator, one of the largest military powers in the Neighbor World.
— 『ワールドトリガー the Stage』公式 (@W_Trigger_Stage) June 3, 2022
Also, Himika Akaneya (Laala Manaka in Idol Time Pripara) and Kosuke Kujirai (Junta Teshima in Yowamushi Pedal stage plays) are confirmed to make their voice appearance as Shiori Isami and Replica/Takumi Rindo, respectively.
World Trigger the Stage: Large-Scale Invasion Arc is set to be performed at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Stellar Ball in Tokyo from August 5 to 14, 2022, and at the Kyoto-Gekijo theater in Kyoto from August 19 to 21. Its story is based on the manga's fourth arc of the same name. After advance sales from May 13 to June 19, general sales of the tickets will begin on July 2.
Main cast:
Keisuke Ueda as Yuuma Kuga
Takuya Mizoguchi as Osamu Mikumo
Arisa Sonohara as Chika Amatori
Kensuke Takahashi as Yuichi Jin
Shogo Tazuru as Reiji Kizaki
Ayano Hamaura as Kirie Konami
Shin Tamura as Kyosuke Karasuma
Rikuto Takahashi as Shun Midorikawa
Shori Kondo as Kei Tachikawa
Yuta Iiyama as Kohei Izumi
Joji Kominami as Jun Arashiyama
Misato Kawauchi as Ai Kitora
Ryota Hirono as Soya Kazama
Tsubasa Okuno as Ryo Utagawa
Hayate Miyao as Shiro Kikuchihara
Jouji Saotome as Masamune Kido
Keito Sakurai as Shuji Miwa
Kou Kanegae as Yosuke Yoneya
Kazuya Yuuki as Toru Narasaka
Shiu Sato as Shohei Kodera
Seijiro Nakamura as Hairein
Ryusei Maruyama as Enedra
Sho Arai as Lamvanein
Masakatsu Nemoto as Viza
Shogo Sakamoto as Hyuse
Tomomi Matsuba as Mira
Teaser visual:
RELATED: World Trigger 2nd Stage Play "Large-Scale Invasion Arc" Unveils Striking Cast Visuals
Source: "World Trigger the Stage" official website / Twitter
The Crunchyroll awards were disappointing as usual. I wasn’t expecting Sarazanmai to do well, but since they were nominated in so many categories I had hope they would win something at least. Oh well, it’s not like the awards matter at all