Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! (2020)

My 1st Japanese BL binge watch

As I was browsing last night for another BL series after finishing My Sweet Dear which is a KBL drama, I stumbled upon this title and got intrigued by how long it was, at first I felt like I'm cheating from my 1st love which is kdramas but then after just a few minutes into the 1st episode, I got hooked already. Not only do the actors offered a different type of visuals, which isn't bad by the way, but the acting and nuances of Adachi is really engaging and endearing. The story gives you something for the imagination and doesn't show everything as you wish it would. This series did not disappoint and lived up to my expectations and more. Thrilled that there is a movie coming out soon because I'm really craving for more scenes with KuroDachi and their journey as a couple. Let there be season 2 of the series as well because these 2 deserve it.

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EVERYONE WATCH THIS

SOOO GOOD!!!! i cant explain how much I loved this, the chemistry between the two main leads was amazing and I finished this show all in one night. Their relationship was so healthy and personally ive never been a fan of shows with some type of superpower but regardless I still enjoyed it. For the side couple I found myself skipping a few scenes with them…. idk I wasn’t that interested but the cats were cute …?? The episodes never felt dragged on and it followed a great pace. I am picky when it comes to bls but this was one of the first ones that ranked really high in my opinion. i wish I could watch the movie so badly I miss them

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So fun!

This show is very heartwarming and wholesome. The cast are the perfect choices as the chemistry is amazing. The story itself is really unique, and the creators clearly had a nice time with the concept. Usually in this type of show, something feels unrealistic, however, everything in the show makes sense. The character motivations are clear and realistic - the only thing I'd say didn't make sense was just before the ending when the characters made up but it's a minute detail.
I'd recommend this show as a light watch; it's not something to take too seriously as it's fun, silly and light-hearted. The romance is cute, the character interactions are hilarious, and I always found myself smiling.

Overall, the show is fun, entertaining and heartwarming. It needs a season 2!

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Heartwarming and sweet

The premise of the drama sounded like the kind of story I don't want anything to do with, but the positive reviews convinced me to give it a try. Was not disappointed, it's going to become one of my favorite BLs.
The only thing that I didn't like too much was the secondary couple (wasn't very interested in it, moreover the dramatic acting of Tsuge made it more awkward than cute), but everything else? A delight. I'll try to list what to look forward to without spoilers.
- Healthy development of a relationship without characters being overly thirsty for each other;
- Nice introspection of the characters and their nuances, highlighting how certain thoughts and acts can be good or bad depending on the situation;
- Character development. The protagonists grow so much throughout the drama and it's beautiful.
- NO useless love triangles, and when there are moments of jealousy they aren't dragged for longer than a single episode.
- A BL that is all about its plot and not the "moments" with the characters. I recommend against watching this one if you're looking for something steamy, because the characters barely kiss.

Overall, it checks most of my favorite things to see in a romantic story, so I highly recommend it!

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Doce e apaixonante: um tesouro japonês!

Cherry Magic foi meu segundo BL, quando o universo dos doramas ainda era desconhecido para mim, e posso afirmar com toda certeza que ele é uma verdadeira pérola em meio a tantas produções BL! Sua trama é trabalhada de forma muito leve, acompanhando a evolução da relação entre os personagens de uma maneira muito fofa. O casal principal é uma verdadeira reação química, onde gestos e olhares acabam falando muito mais do que qualquer beijo poderia fazer. A trilha sonora também me agradou muito, fiquei o ano todo ouvindo Good Love Your Love, ela descreve perfeitamente o sentimento do Kurosawa pelo Adachi, o que para mim é apaixonante.

Embora eu não seja muito fã do casal secundário, devo admitir que eles também são muito fofos, mas acabei não me envolvendo tanto na história deles — sinto que foi um pouco arrastada em alguns momentos, eu não sei. Talvez quando eu reassistir, o que com certeza pretendo fazer, eu acabe simpatizando mais.

Mesmo já fazendo praticamente um ano desde que vi Cherry Magic pela primeira vez, ainda sinto um carinho enorme só de olhar para a capa da produção. Realmente espero poder ver os protagonistas atuando juntos novamente em algum projeto no futuro. <3

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came across this bl while finding somehing to watch. i had gotten tired of watching angsty dramas and decided to find a very relaxing one. thankfully, my friends reccommended me this and it did NOT disappoint! i love its fantasy plot, altogether with the dynamics of kurodachi. their relationship is very pure, and their communication is EVERYTHING!!! kurosawa comforting adachi through his insecurities? man, i kinda want that too :( the only thing i did not like was the side couple (adachi's friend was just annoying for me) but other than that, i really like this drama!

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A super sweet show about adults

This show was such a surprise! Yeah, I had heard a lot about how it was amazing and entered many people’s favorite shows from 2020, but still. The concept is a bit weird at first, but I think the show explores it very well.

Since it’s part of the show that the main character is 30, it’s so nice to see adults living adult lives in a BL story, no school, no university. Besides, the office scenes are great because all the characters there are interesting in their own way, like Rokkaku and Fujisaki. I love Adachi and Kurosawa, and how their relationship develops. Yes, in some ways it’s a bit uncomfortable that Adachi knows exactly what Kurosawa is thinking on fantasizing about, but he never takes advantage of that. In a way, knowing all that makes Adachi more open to new things and more comfortable with himself. I think the construction of Kurosawa as the perfect guy on the outside was done very well.

Unfortunately, I didn’t like the Tsuge and Minato stuff all that much. Both actors are great, but the relationship felt a bit forced. It was all so quick, there’s not much development, there’s no romance. It’s the polar opposite to the Adachi/Kurosawa relationship, and that’s probably the intent. I understand that Goto Yutaro looks younger than he is, and that Asaka Kodai might look a bit older, but I feel like the pushed it too far on making Tsuge look middle aged, even though he’s supposed to be 30. In the end, I feel like we lost too much time with a romance that is not fulfilling, while we could have had more time with Adachi/Kurosawa or with the office characters.

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personally i would have been scared

if one of my coworkers was having strange thoughts about me that I could hear. I would never come back in for work. But that's just me. introduction is a banger. This was cute and sweet; it was short and kept it real, and I love it. I need to see what the episodes average out to. I knocked this out in two days. It would have been one, but I started it too late yesterday. It averages an 8.8, but I will give it a 9. This was so cute, and I loved it a lot. Their dynamic goes crazy. great show all around. Good plot development didn't feel suffocating. I love it a lot. I would watch it again.

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Fantasy bL negeri sakura.

Menceritakan Adachi, seorang pria berumur 30 tahun yang masih perawan ; Legenda mengatakan bahwa pria perawan selama itu akan mendapatkan sebuah kemampuan yaitu dapat mendengar hati manusia lain dengan cara kontak fisik dengannya, salah satunya dengan cara bersentuhan. Series ini menceritakan Adachi yang mendengar suara hati orang-orang terutama seseorang pria bernama Kurosawa. Dari sini Adachi tau bahwa Kurosawa yang super hebat ini ternyata menyukainya, bagaimana kisahnya? Saksikan series ini. Walaupun punya cerita yang agak berat dan kompleks, series ini punya dialog yang mudah difahami, scene yang tidak berat dan sangat menghibur, life meaning dari series ini menurutku tidak terlalu ditekankan ya karena lebih ke hiburan untuk mengisi waktu luang, beberapa scene menjadi tidak menarik karena Adachi jadi tau apa yang dikatakan oleh Kurosawa sebelum Kurosawa mengungkapkannya, namun reaksi dan respon Adachi yang menggemaskan menjadi poin plus tersendiri, selain itu masalah lain selain cinta di sini juga ikut memenuhi alur series ; walaupun terlihat kurang krusial namun menurutku pribadi, sudah cukup. Rekomendasi? menurutku YES rekomendasi, series ini menurutku rame di awal dan perlahan-lahan mulai membosankan seiring bertambahnya episode, karena setiap episode cenderung mempunyai perubahan yang lambat dan bentuk cerita yang begitu-begitu saja. Saya bahkan sempat meng-hold series ini sampai akhirnya saya menyelesaikannya.

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Almost Perfect!

In re-assessing my review on this one, I'm reducing the story score a bit. While I was wildly enthusiastic after finishing the last episode, it has since occurred to me that we never really get a payoff for this drama. Among the major BL drama producers, Thailand, Philippines, China, Korea and Japan, the Japanese shows seem to be the most timid about showing same gender intimacy and, indeed, the final scene has the elevator doors closing just before our two heroes kiss. Nevertheless, this was a highly enjoyable show and I loved the chemistry between the two leads. I hope to someday see the movie edit where they may show a little more realistic relationship. The story is also a bit old fashioned compared to, say, the Thai BL dramas that have mostly moved away from well-worn gay relationship cliches.

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A poignant drama full of heart!

'Cherry Magic' is an earnest look into how important communication and empathy is to human relationships. I really liked how despite the setting and age of the characters (working adults in a corporate environment), the series still managed to portray the puppy love of the main couple in a sweet yet believable manner. Despite its over-the-top (yet hilarious, let's be honest) moments, it's surprisingly quite grounded and consistent with its message and themes. The entire cast is endearing and everyone fit their roles perfectly! I haven't read the source material but after this I definitely will be checking it out.

It's by far my favorite Japanese BL drama, and probably one of my favorite dramas period.

(Also this is the first time I've ever left a review on any show so I hope that's enough to express how much I enjoyed this.)

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