Vita~Amore in Riga (2020)

"We're just little dots that were forced into a world like this. That's why someday we search for another dot to connect with. Someone that we can form a line with and live on."

Disclaimer: I have not read the manga that this is based on, so this is purely based on the live action adaptation.

This is a sweet miniseries about being true to your happiness and not living your life according to others expectations. It was cute, happy, and sad. I couldn't help but be angered at the sudden in life makes mistakes. The story line is a little rushed along the way, but it is only four episodes, so I wasn't surprised. The development of their lives together was lovely, and for the most part adorable. Make sure to watch past the credits in the last episodes as there are two more scenes that really tie up the drama nicely.

The acting was done well. At no point did I feel it was lacking. The ML's had lovely chemistry and conveyed their emotions across the screen. The music was very pretty and suited Life nicely.

Also, if you're a fan of Make Our Days Count, but dissatisfied at the ending, the last episode has a very random, but awesome easter egg.

All in all, a nice watch. It was romantic and heartwarming with a touch of angst for conflict. I would give it a go if you're looking for a short and sweet BL to watch.

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I highly recommend this mini series

This was such a good Japanese BL mini-series, it was so cute and go to the point. I was so impressed with the acting and how the script was written. If you are looking for a happy ending you found the right BL to watch. I would rewatch this again if I was bored or just want to feel soft again. The only downside about this mini-series was too short, I wish the episodes were longer and had more ep. 30 mins per ep 4 eps each was not enough for me and I would have loved to see the main characters develop more while falling in love because with the 4 eps they did a huge jump every couple of years of them being together. They covered about 20+ years in 4 eps other than that I would still recommend this to anyone who loves to watch cute love stories. This should have been made into a movie with how short the series is.

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10/10 luk bl.. Diziye bence 10/8.5 dan az verilmemesi gerektiğini düşünüyorum :)

Çok güzel bir mini diziydi.. Sulu göz olduğum için mi bilmiyorum ama çok fena ağladım.. ama aşırı güzeldi herkese tavsiye ederim izleyeceklere iyi seyirler. ヾ(❁´◡`❁)
Son olarak oyuncular duyguları çok güzel ifade etmiş. Başarılı bir Japon boys love dizisiydi. Puanım 10/10 ( ꈍᴗꈍ)

It was a very nice mini-series .. I don't know if I was a watery eye but I cried very badly .. but it was extremely beautiful I would recommend it to everyone. ヾ(❁´◡`❁)
Finally, the actors expressed emotions very well. It was a successful Japanese boys love drama.
My raiting 10/10 ( ꈍᴗꈍ)
(Sorry.. Google translate gfjdgdjf)

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Bittersweet and lovely

Okay, so this drama was excellent in my humble opinion.

The story is slow and realistic, not like other dramas at all. It's about these two characters that meet once and quite immidiately find chemistry. Ito Akira is handsome and cool but not a bad guy at all, just sort of diligent and polite. Nishi Yuuki is very young-minded and brutally honest with himself, which is all but new to Ito.

Ito's main issue is communication, both to others and to himself. He does what his parents think is best; trying to fit in with society and be as normal as possible, which eventually leads to some pain for both main characters. It's his personal intrigue to learn to stand up for himself. As for Nishi, he is quite shy and sensitive when it comes down to it, but he knows what he wants and doesn't let other people tell him what he is. He is himself.

Throughout the series, the characters go through different dilemmas that any couple would. It's more about life in general than specifically BL.

There is a sweet cameo in the last episode, too, from another BL drama, so that was a blessing to see.

Like I said, the story is not intense but realistic so if you like slice of life, this is definitely for you.

Such a serious and sweet drama, I've rewatched it a couple of times just because it makes you feel at ease and warm inside. :-)

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La vida está llena de anhelos, sonrisas, ilusiones... Miedos, errores y arrepentimientos.

Una historia corta, con estética y metáforas preciosas, que te hace explorar miles de emociones.

Nos convierte en testigos de la relación entre Akira y Yuuki a partir de su primer encuentro. Vemos la transformación hacia algo más que una amistad y cómo crecen en compañía mutua.

Años de amor se ven afectados por inseguridades y la presión para encajar en un rol que otros han designado.

Si bien puede tener algo de dolor, el mensaje que se busca transmitir es bello.

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One of the Best Mini Series Adaptation from the Manga

This Series story is great although i havent read the Manga. It captures common dilemma of human development with being gay centers of it all. The story is not complicated and the story is clear and precise.
The Cast is great. The acting of both Yuki and Akira is on point and doesnt have cringy type. The smile of Akira is magnetic equally beautiful with Yuki.
The Music is even more great as it really captures the scenes. I even played them on my Spotify playlist and raping the replay button.
There is an easter egg in the last part wherein HIStory 3 Cast was with them.

Overall i am watching this over and over again as i have rewatched HIStory Series.

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Why are all the good dramas the shortest ones?

I am grateful and relieved that Japanese dramas and live actions have shown a considerable improvement in terms of acting lately.

Disclaimer: My thoughts are from someone who hasn't read the manga.

This may be a short one, but it was one of the best written BL dramas I've seen coming out from Japan. There isn't anything that I could call memorable, but you know what? I ain't even mad about it because this story didn't need anything memorable. It is a simple, yet beautiful journey through the life of two men who happen to fall in love with each other.

I enjoyed seeing how homosexuality was portrayed in the story; it felt more natural, more "real," and not over the top like some other dramas try to shove on your face sometimes. The best part was showing the ups and downs of being in a gay relationship in Japan, but represented in a way that many of us in other countries can relate to.

All in all, this is a drama worth adding to your must watch list. The story and its characters will touch your heart enough to make you want to rewatch it.

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Best Japanese BL Thus Far!

I was excited to watch this as it was Viki's second original BL after the commendable 'Where Your Eyes Linger.' Watching the first episode, I thought that this series was kinda weird but also kinda cute. With its two leads meeting one another by walking on a painted line on the side of the road, it kinda reminded me a bit of Your Name in a way. Their relationship does seem a bit too rushed. Like Ito went from struggling with his feelings for another guy to holding hands with Nishi in public. It is understandable though as the series is only 4 episodes long, so the creators had to really rush their relationship. Either way, I'm excited to watch the next episode!

Episode 2 was also adorable! The relationship did feel rushed as the story makes several time-jumps, but it does work. It feels like a montage of important moments in their relationship. I was surprised that Nishi didn't feel comfortable with kissing and that he needed time to prepare, which made me wonder if he had some kind of trauma in his childhood. Of course, he could just be someone who needs to prepare for those moments and I may be overthinking it. However, Ito was able to acknowledge Nishi's fear and I loved how the consent was played out! (Tharntype should take note lol). On a side note, I wonder how the girl at the end of the episode will affect Nishi and Ito's relationship.

Episode 3 was also good though quite sad. I wonder if Akira is bisexual or if he is actually gay, but denying his feelings in favor of a 'normal' relationship. I feel for Yuki who deserves better, especially since Akira was the one who pursued Yuki in the first place all those years ago. Hopefully, this series will have a happy ending. I've heard that the manga does have a happy ending. I wonder if the series will also have a happy ending.

Episode was so good! Akira divorcing his wife because he can't take pretending anymore. Akira standing up to his strict, traditionalist mother was inspiring! Akira trying tirelessly to find Yuki but is unsuccessful until he goes to Alaska and comes across Yuki, which was cheesy yes, but it made sense. I loved the ending montage which showed the mother embracing her daughter's international marriage and her son's gay relationship, which showed that parents can change and learn to accept their children. A baby would have been perfect at the ending. Like a baby sleeping in between Yuki and Akira with the close-up of their rings. That would have been so good! Especially since Akira wanted to have a child and broke down when he saw his ex-wife with a baby. By including a baby, the show could have showed that gay couples can have children and be a family. I wished that they did that. Either way, this was an engaging, touching story of the reality of gay love, discoring it, struggling with it and finally, accepting it!

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True life love story...

This drama real,y touched on a little about everything that goes in every day life.

I thought the actors did a phenomenal job. The conveyed there emotions very well, there was no awkwardness at all, i could feel there love for each other. For only 4 episodes i felt they really did a fantastic job, of keeping to the story, it flowed through really well and time and age clock you were able to see how they progressed and grew together, for me personally I would have love to see yuki not give in so easily to akira and let him try to feel his pain of what he went through, guess love does conquer all.

The story wa3 fantastically portrayed. I loved the concept of showing sign8ficant timesand events from different periods of their lives.

The music was not that good but it was listenable.

In the end everyone has they own life to live, no matter how they choose to live it, and with who ever they choose to. Society famiky and friends shoukd not have say and for me the guilt trip that parents in general throw at there children to live a certain way is so very wrong.

Overall this drama was really awesome

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