Utsukushii Kare (2021)

Never allow yourself to be in a relationship like this

I started watching this series without knowing anything about it. And I just finished it today. I have to say it’s a good series in terms of acting and focus on the characters. But it was really hard to watch this level of physical and psychological aggression and toxicity in their relationship. I have met couples in real life with similar behaviours, and their relationship is like living in hell. At the end, even though I understand the internal problems of each of them and their situations and background, I don’t think what they feel is love, it’s an unhealthy obsession and attraction. Maybe serious therapy could help them improve as a couple, and more important, to deal with each own internal problems and traumas. So at the end for me this was just a story of two self-destructing and problematic people with serious psychological problems getting into a toxic relationship.

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totally waste of time

If i can say that's probabily the worst drama i've ever seen in my entire life. As a fan of romance dramas this one is so disappointing. I really was excited before watching it, but it was delusional. Extremely toxic couple portrayed like it's normal romance, clichè story that i saw a million times, irrealistic, superficial, toxic and difficult to even watch. It was a total waste of my time and i think this drama is too much overrated. Just a random red flag, coedipendent, obne sided, toxic story with literally no characterization, that makes you have second hand embarassment in the first five minutes.

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Some clichés stories are worth a try this one, so not

I mean it did have a cliché plot and I am all about watching cliché but it depends on the way that the storyline is executed. I have also watched a lot of BL dramas through the years and this drama is the only one I have ever wanted to drop (except for A chance to love but I recontinued it).

Like the story is borderline terrible, most of the acting is weird and you don't really feel anything, the only reason I even got till episode 3 is that the main characters are pretty. Their are are a lot of weird things in the plot including a lot of plot-holes. The main characters habits encourage stalking and it also explains the meaning of unhealthy, obsessive love. The only good thing was the music which is totally worth listening to I mean follow has such a catchy beat. I don't think I am ever going to want to continue this series or rewatch it. It's just terrible in a way. Everything go's real slow and the first kiss scene is too awful like I don't even know what they were thinking while shooting it.

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I ENJOYED IT A LOT!

I've seen a lot of reviews saying how the relationship is toxic. But, whethere BL or not, most dramas are done that way as it depicts reality.

It doesn't mean I support toxic behavior at all. It just mean it's reflecting the imperfect reality of the world.

I dropped this drama the 1st time round too, because I can't stand how there's bullying involved

But, I'm glad I gave it a 2nd try, because...the story actually developed pretty fast. So, we are able to see the progress and see how things are getting better, even though it isn't perfect

What I wanna say is not to judge a relationship too early. It might started toxic, but the more important part is whether it stays this way, which I honestly won't know till I watch S2 and more

But again, I don't really see people commenting toxic relationship in non-BL show. Somehow, this has been a trend in BL community.

If you're uncomfortable, drop the show, but I feel there is no need to backlash it so much, especially if you didn't finish watching it

Don't we watch BL to enjoy anyway? That's why I give my rating not necessarily on any critical factors than the fact that I enjoyed it. Because, I don't care how "pefect" s a show is, it's pointless if I don't enjoy it

Verdict of this BL?

I really enjoyed it. I love the ending a lot.

The chemistry, the sexual tension building up is so well-done.

I wish they have more hot scenes coz I can imagine how hot it'd be, given the passion!

And I'm glad that they FINALLY communicate (what's new lol)

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It's amazing, I definitely reccomend

I love the stuff they portrayed, it makes it feel so realistic. I love how koyoi being confused and panicing in high school was shown perfectly, how it shows him realizing how it was later and a lot of daily problems that seem okay on paper (like changing your number) but in reality it's not okay at all if you don't think of the other party (partner, friend, family etc).
btw AMAZING acting. you could see their personalities and how some problems came through from every scene. as if they literally became the character.

things I disliked:
- the camera was a but shaky at times
- koyoi kicking hitos leg when he got mad (I know it was very light and it shows some character in him on why he keeps doing it, it was just a but excessive. they could've at least make him change after high school)
- the way that college classmate was introduced, it made me very frustrated
-lack of boundaries on hitos part

most of my critique was just the character, so don't let ur demotivate you to watch it

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This has to be my favorite BL!

Its such a close, almost tie between My Beautiful Man & Minato's Laundromat because they're so close to my heart, but I think this one takes the #1 spot.

I binge watched this show. Then S2 came out and I binge watched S1 & S2. Now the movie is out and I'm binge watching all 3. This is such a comfort show for me. I have no idea what they laced this show with, but it's AMAZING!

They pack so much into 20 minutes I'm convinced the time stamp is lying to me. I've never experienced such a successful story telling. Bravo to everyone involved in this show. It's truly one of a kind!

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It was good.

5/10 I wanted too see more of them...(for example kissing and lovescenes....) O___O the two as a couple have made Me curious and obsessed! Sad.
This season was the Best!

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My beautiful man é meu BL favorito, acho a historia e a atuação magnificas. Mas oque eu mais gosto nessa serie é como ela se afunda nos sentimentos de Hira pelo Kiyoi, Hira via Kiyoi como um deus, colocava ele num pedestal e fazia de tudo por ele, Hira morreria por Kiyoi, e esse é o ponto principal pelo qual no começo da serie não daria certo começar um relacionamento entre os dois, Hira no começo nunca considerou os sentimentos do Kiyoi, Hira nunca imaginaria que Kiyoi teria algum sentimento por ele, pois Hira era o ''plebeu'' e o Kiyoi o ''rei'', isso foi uns dos motivos pelo qual Kiyoi se frustrou com Hira, Kiyoi só queria amar Hira e ter ele ao seu lado... Quando tinha acabado a escola e Kiyoi beijou Hira, pra mim Kiyoi queria mostrar pro Hira que ele gosta dele, mas Hira entendeu totalmente o contrario e parou de procurar por Kiyoi, mas diferente de Hira o Kiyoi queria vê-lo novamente, ver aqueles olhos totalmente apaixonados de Hira de novo, Kiyoi não aguentou ver ele com outra pessoa, ele pensava q Hira só poderia ama-lo. No ultimo episodio foi incrível, como Kiyoi não queria que Hira visse ele como um deus, Kiyoi abriu seu coração pro Hira e Hira não queria mais que Kiyoi fosse seu deus e sim seu amor. A segunda temporada não me decepcionou nem um pouco, Kiyoi tava se esforçando tanto pelo Hira, tava o apoiando e sendo compreensivo, mas ainda sim eu via que Hira ainda tinha aquela ideia de colocar Kiyoi em um pedestal mas não tanto quanto antes, e isso até atrapalhou o relacionamento deles na serie, mas Hira a todo momento tenta melhorar. Kiyoi na primeira temporada teve muitas situações que ele foi muito infantil e percebi que na segunda temporada Kiyoi amadureceu muito!!

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Controversial for some, but Not for MEEEEE!!!!

Listen, before you go any further... I will not discredit and say that the issues of this BL aren't real. They are. I am not romanticizing it nor do I condone it. However, I am someone who can separate reality and fiction, which it hard for many in this niche. That said, if you do suffer/had issues with bullying/toxic relationships, please look elsewhere.

Yes, the story is about another introverted high school and the so-called cool guy that sucks at school. But, that's where it gets you; that's the surface. You watch a bit more and you realize that Hira (the introvert) has had problems integrating himself with society. Not so much an introvert, but embarrassingly awkward (the first 10 minutes make that known). He is often creepy, desperate, and devastatingly lonely. You feel for him, but it is hard to watch him in situations. He doesn't fit back. Kiyoi is the "badster" of the class, who is often thought of the rebel who acts like a king at his school. Deep down, he has frivolous and laughable dreams and he knows that they don't mend with his persona. So he hides them deep enough to avoid possible ridicule. When these two meet, the impact is undeniable. It's a blue flame that doesn't look dangerous, but deep down, you know its going to burn.

Hira's deep obsession with Kiyoi is creepy and unhealthy. He's the embodiment of people's obsession with what they can't have but continue to get as close to it as they want. When they have a taste of that forbidden fruit, that introverted persona melts away and the true obsessive self surfaces. He endures humiliation, and physical/emotional/mental hits, he lets his desires consume him (sucking the blood off a cut and them going sexually feral?), and allows himself to be little. He never sees himself as an equal; he is always below. He is happy like some puppy in some domination kink. Is it dangerous? Incredibly. But, he just doesn't stop.

Kiyoi's fluctuating emotions lead him to be aggressive, polite, loving, and protective. He allows Kiyoi to act the way he does as it allows him to feel like he is actually worth something. He knows, deep down, that his dreams require him to be confident in himself and his dreams. Acting and dancing are often seen as dreams of those who are loud and vocal, something which is his not. He hides his dancing and threatens Hira is he tells others. He smashes things out of anger, insinuates problems to gather attention, and make things about himself. Hira knows and continues to play the fool. He will do anything for his king.

What I really love about this story is that it is dreamy but in the wrong sense. The introverted character is always seen as relatable but here, many would be embarrassed to say they see themselves in Hira. Some of you exist but know that saying it out loud sounds...weird. And I think that's what this story does: expose an inner truth to some that many are embarrassed to admit. Many grow up being shy and lacking connections that we often latch to the thing we most desire. While the ending is sweet, one can't help but wonder why we don't choose what is right and honest. Hira had that opportunity, but choose what hurt him.

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unpleasant watch in all the wrong ways

i see the appeal. trust me, i'm all for flawed characters and realistic relationships, but we need to draw a line between realistic, flawed relationships and abuse. the way kiyoi treated hira isn't excused by the fact that he "liked" him. this show was an agony to sit through. i kept wishing that they just went seperate ways and maybe sought professional help, but that would probably be too much to ask of the show. i would've accepted it if they both made efforts to grow as people and be better. but by the end of it, kiyoi was still an abuser, and hira was still a weirdo.
i'm not gonna be watching s2. i didn't like this. it's okay if you did, and i'm not criticizing you for liking it. i'm only stating my own reasons for disliking it.
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BEAUTIFUL

The complex or should I just own it and say absolutely horrendous synopsis kept me from watching this amazing series. But then I read the first line of one specific review and I had to give it a try.
I hate bullying. I couldn't bring myself to believe that I should give it even one chance until my eyes caught that review saying how watching it made them curious.

So I ended up watching both the seasons of Utsukushii Kare and the film there after. And now I can confidently say that I've never seen, no wait, experienced 2 people portray - love like these two beautiful people have.

I LOVE IT.

I don't know how to explain the feelings I went through while watching this whole thing. I really wish they worked more together but if not, this one-off will remain My Favorite Japanese BL ever.





P.S.: And I have to agree with Hira. Kiyoi is indeed one the most beautiful human walking the face of the earth.

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