Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko 2 (2022)

Divertentissima parodia

Una spassosissima trasposizione di un manga che si burla, senza mai sconfinare nell'omofobia, di tutti i cliché dei manga/drama BL. Qui la mimica esagerata di Atsuhiro Inukai la fa da padrona e non è assolutamente fuori posto, anzi, è decisamente un valore aggiunto per l'opera. Ma si lasciano guardare molto piacevolmente anche il dolcissimo Yūtarō nei panni del fratello minore del protagonista, e Akihisa Shiono come suo boyfriend.

Ovviamente il mattatore è Atsuhiro Inukai, che interpreta Mob, un personaggio di contorno che, rendendosi conto di trovarsi nel mondo del BL, e rifiutando categoricamente di innamorarsi di un altro ragazzo, fa di tutto per deviare l'attenzione lontano da sé per evitare di diventare il protagonista. Così, fra situazioni cringe oltre ogni limite, bellocci con sfondo floreale e musiche liberamente tratte da La bella e la bestia, il nostro si caccerà nei frangenti più imbarazzanti.

Per quanto arreso al suo destino alla fine della serie precedente, il nostro Mob si ritrova improvvisamente di nuovo spaiato e ricomincia immediatamente la sua operazione "contro".
Ma è possibile sfuggire alle leggi non scritte del mondo del BL? La domanda, ovviamente, è retorica.

La seconda serie è solo di pochissimo inferiore alla prima, probabilmente solo per il fatto che il ripetersi di un certo tipo di espressività, alla lunga, diventa un po’ stucchevole.
La storia, però, procede con nuove situazioni, il cerchio si richiude là dove si era aperto… O forse no?

Dopo aver abbondantemente sghignazzato per tutta la durata del drama, aiutata dal fatto di essere una fruitrice di contenuti BL convinta e di lunga data, aspetto con ansia la terza serie, che sarebbe prevista intorno alla primavera 2024.

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LA MIA RECENSIONE:

Mi è piaciuto molto questo BL. Diverso da tutti gli altri. è come una boccata d'aria per chi guarda i BL, dato che non non c'è una coppia come protagonista. C'è anche del comico nel drama e questo è solo uno dei punti a favore . Sono molto contenta di averlo guardato e lo merita anche. Le varie storie romantiche bl che vengono introdotte nella storia del protagonista sono molto carine. L'ho trovata un'ottima idea. La sigla è spaziale. Non lo ho trovato molto cringe. Forse inizialmente ,dato che non capivo che stavo guardando ,ma poi, essendomi piaciuto, anche se c'era del cringe, io non l'ho notato. Mi succede sempre quando mi piace la storia del bl, dimentico e non vedo più il cringe. CONSIGLIO !!!

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Amazing Continuation, Slight Mood change

One thing I noticed with this season is the mood change.

While it still has plenty of jokes and quirky humor, it's definitely toned down to make way for more emotional story lines (Even if those do have humor in them Aswell). The main lead is still amazing and gives the show so much life, along with the amazing opening theme. (Although I found their new fits weird, anyone else?)

I think the only story line I wasn't really into was the girl/boy one (unironically). Mostly because I feel like compared to the other storylines it lacked a lot of cohesion, but otherwise the story was still very funny and well-made.

I'm glad they've confirmed season 3, it's going to be great to watch, and hopefully they don't split them up at the beginning of the season, it feels slightly like a cop out. That was prob my only other issue is that rather than adding story beats across the entire season, they opted to give us a little story in the beginning, and then nothing until last episode.

If I have one hope for next season, is that they keep them in a relationship, but also try and use the protagonist skill to identify classic BL tropes to his advantage in his relationship, I think that's a very cool concept.

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Less Joke but make you love the characters more

Ok, this will be a short review because the series itself is really short that I finish quickly after it’s released on GagaOOlala.

Story:

I was interested because the season 1 cracked me up so hard that until today I still laughed thinking about it sometime lol It was satire comedy about BL manga tropes and shouldn’t be taken too serious, however it is slightly different for season 2 here. While Mob having to continue fighting the world of BL that kept having men trying to join his harem, This time instead of enthusiastically trying to deny that he doesn’t like boy it was more like he’s broken hearted and can’t move on to like another guy even though they tried to hit on him with those BL flags so It became a bit more serious and less joke. I like this though, our Mob became a more mature character and even gave relationship advice to other guys lol There’re some parts that still crack me up. I read manga of this before and I know most people dislike how the drama is going to different route by giving mob one and only love interest but I find it fun to be different, this one you seeing a man who’s taken but still having to dodge the tropes lol

Music:

Nothing much to say, the OP song stuck in my head since season 1 and I’m glad they kept it and even better with an even more extra dance video LMAO I never skipped it.

Rewatch Value:

It’s short and fun so I will say I can rewatch it anytime if I feel down.

From the ending tease, It seems they are opened for season 3 ?? I hope they make it lol even though he has a boyfriend now he will still have to fight the tropes in that world.

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More of the same old, but you won't dislike it if you liked Season 1

AKA: A Man Who Defies the World of BL Season 2

When I reviewed the first season, I said that it might get better in Season 2. After all, Season 1 is largely about the protagonist's gay panic as he realizes that he is a character in a BL world. Although there are many couples featured, the main character himself only comes to terms with his love for another guy at the end of Season 1.

I thought then that Season 2 would be more interesting because there may finally be development. Unfortunately Season 2 is more of the same old stuff. It starts where Season 1 ends (i.e. where the protagonist confesses to another guy his love). Unfortunately, the confession amounts to nothing as this other guy's ex-boyfriend appears and our dear protagonist runs away.

So he basically reverts to his previous self, resisting all possible ships with other men. Until he meets that guy he has confessed to again.

In a way, perhaps there isn't really much of a way out of it. The series would undermine its basic premise if it does not do more of the same stuff. (The protagonist is supposed to be a man who is aware that he is a BL character and tries his darn best to resist being shipped with another man. So if he no longer resists, the series either ends of takes on quite a different character.)

Nevertheless, the mini series is still quite delightful as a BL series that is able to laugh at itself. There is humor and lots of cuteness. And being rather short, it doesn't feel at all draggy. Some might even be craving for more.

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Cute but a little disappointing...?

I really liked the first season - it was a great mix of parody but also fluff. We also got from point A to point B, basically, there was a progress in terms of the MC.
This time, the focus is more on characters (the parody, not so much) and we are mostly following the supporting characters... That is where I had an issue. I felt like the story of the supporting characters could've been released as a spin off episode. I feel like nothing really happenned with the MC and his development.
I would prefer it if the focus of this season was more on Mob, and his brother Ayato (who gets screen time but still I would love to see more... Ayato/Toujou have such a great chemistry!).
Why am I rating this season still relatively high? The acting and the gorgeous guys made this still very watcheable.

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Good!

Once again, Absolute BL was a refreshment to catch, and continuing on into the story of Mob is a fun one. I would say this season deals with some more sentimental topics, but it can never stay serious since 2 seconds later we're panning to show Mob just peaking from behind. I loved watching this series, I'm upset that it only had three episodes, but I'm hopeful that a third season will happen.

For anybody just curious about Absolute Bl in general, I would say to watch seasons 1 and 2 together, as if they were one. Not that season 2 was confusing or anything, but it would probably feel like a full-length series if you do so. In season 2, we're back on focusing on Mob, how he finds himself dealing with all these other BL tropes, and his everlasting love quarrel with Kikuchi.

What I liked: Pretty much what I loved about season one. The bright light anytime the pretty BL love interest came on screen, the caring relationship between Mob and his bother, the tropes that are over-exaggerated to a point that it's too funny, even this season, I thought the romance been Mob and Kikuchi wasn't all that bad, they just needed an ounce more of development for me to feel bad that he's studying abroad, but again, this is a series that is trying to show us how fast these lovers go and overexaggerate it to a point of no return. This was a very neat series, everything followed n the right path, and nothing felt filtered or unnecessary, something this series never sways upon, and that I can appreciate.

What I didn't lIke: Again, just these chaste ass kisses from Ayato and Toujou. I don't ask for much, but I do ask that they don't kiss like they're making contact with a dead fish. I also would've appreciated it if this season was longer, as it was even shorter than season 1. Now I'm scared season 3 will only be a two-parter and then were inevitably have to sit and wait for a season 4.

Ratings:

Story: 8.5 - Enjoyable. I think the last season was a teensy bit more enjoyable, but there was nothing wrong with this series. The character development that Mob is going through is definitely the best of them all.

Acting: 9 - Reall good just like last season. Mob does a fantastic job. Ayato is a fucking cutie, and the rest are manageable, nothing amazing, but good enough for me not to cringe.

Music: 8.5 - This has to be one of the most addicting intro songs ever. It's stuck in my head permanently. It's not even something I would listen to, but this series will make sure it never leaves your head.

Rewatch Value: 2 - I would probably rewatch the first season more than I would this season. However, I'm always going to come back to watch the incredible 90's biker title sequence.

Can't wait for season 3, I'm hopeful that we'll see some other tropes and a funny Mob. This is just such a refreshment and much more enjoyable than I could've ever imagined it would be.

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It's back with more BL tropes and added heart!

I've been waiting for season 2, ever snice watching the cliffhanger from season 1. Of course with Inukai new recognise status.
Season 2 of Zettai BL I've been waiting for.

Well in the end we got yet another cliffhanger lol if it is'nt broke then don't fix it. Looking forward to season 3! (If we get one)

Acting/casting

Do I need to say anything? Even if Inukai is wearing a wig to play as mob. Mob is still mob. Ok I think mob may of lost a bit of his brain cells because the things mob does here is questionable. Inukai still is an amazing comedy actor, but even in the serious parts he's giving it his all. His monologue really leveled up compared to season 1.

Asahi Ito is the one gets a praise/shoutout from me. Because his Kikuchi was so cute, the kind Kikuchi considerate of mob's feelings. Even when he's being tricked by mob thinking mob has memory loss. Kikuchi still thanks mob for being there to inspire him to study aboard. When he wanted to say to mob that he will always think of him and will always miss him. My heart was swayed (like mob as well lol).

I am disapointed that Izuka Kenta barely got to do anything, but it was nice to see him.

The rest of the cast were great as always

Positives

Like the whole thing, like just the BL world itself I liked watching all the extras being lovely with each other. I really loved the futher development between mob and Kikuchi. Even if it's short, it crams a lot of understanding between the two. It amazing that mob and Kikuchi skipped the whole "being friends" and went straight to liking each other. Fastest couple I've seen forming in a BL drama like ever.

Negatives

Some things are not explained mostly relating to the 4th wall breaking. How can mob hear the monologue of other characters? How did Miyama (the BL mangaka) can manipulate Mob's feelings like that? How can mob see flowers and smell their scent of some of the men? Why does mob imagen his brother make out with his lover?

I need like answers to this stuff.

Overall

If you like the 1st season then you will like more from the second season!

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fun but a little different and confusing

I adored season 1 because of the silly and call outs of the truthfully ridiculous and unrealistic common tropes that we often encounter in BL - the jealous and possesive lovers, the picking up a random passed out drunk man like he's a stray puppy, the group blind dating only to leave with a guy etc etc
Season 2 was notably different in tone and story as it tried to focus more on the worldbuilding of the manga, which I liked and thought was interesting, but I also found it confusing and wished we had more elaboration on it by having more episodes.
Especially the mobu x kikuchi storyline that continued from s1 was a bit rushed (i mena it's a BL manga w story traps so i get the irony of me saying that it was rushed as all the scenarios that happen in the series are 'rushed'/instantaneous) and i wouldn't have minded to see more of them interacting and mobu going absolutely out of his way to avoid more story traps with kikuchi by friendzoning him very hard.
Anyways, i loved the acting again and i also loved the ost with their weird little 80s motor cycle gang fashion XD
If you liked s1 you'll like s2 too :)

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Ainda divertido e engraçado

Absolute BL está sendo uma das melhores séries/dramas de comédia que eu já assisti. Eu simplesmente dou risada muito fácil assistindo esse BL. O exagero, as cenas bregas, a abertura icônica, tudo é muito bom! kkkkkk

Eu gostei mais da primeira temporada, mas essa também foi boa. O Kikuchi é muito fofo. Mob continua sendo um dos personagens mais peculiares e icônicos que já conheci, adoro ele. Atsuhiro Inukai continua muito bem aqui, eu assisti logo depois de ver Kei x Yaku e foi interessante ver a diferença entre as interpretações.

O final até me deixou emocionada, foi bonitinho. Espero que tenha mesmo uma terceira temporada, e que abordem agora o relacionamento de Mob e Kikuchi, creio que é uma otima oportunidade de continuar "satirizando" os clichês do mundo BL!

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Season 2 is far better than Season 1

In terms of comedy scenes and storyline, Season 2 is bearable and well-executed. All episodes except that Vs Pretty Girls episode are entertaining. That only episode is giving the same vibes like the entire Season 1. This one-hour Season 2 is a decent step-up from its two-hour predecessor. I laughed for a moment and I like the development of the romantic relationship of main character's younger brother.

Same as Season 1, the ending is pretty good. I will definitely watch the next season and see the progress of the main character's defiance to BL. :D

Watchable and decent.

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Not laugh-out-loud, but amusing

As this is literally a spoof of BL manga and dramas, it was over-the-top acting with an over-the-top storyline. I'm not usually a fan of overacting and silly stuff, but this wasn't too bad for what it was, in my opinion. It was actually a little more serious than the first season, and had a bit more substance. It also had some character growth, which is always a good thing.

I was introduced to some new (characters) actors, and I am looking forward to seeing some of them act again. However, the one actor that stood out for me is Yutaro (the mob's brother.) I think he had the most natural acting of anyone. (That statement is a little suspect, since none of them were supposed to actually act 'natural' due to it being a spoof.) But I have seen him in a couple of other things, and he always seems to stand out as a good actor.

From the 'behind the scenes,' it seems that this director is good to work for, so he is able to get the actors to fulfill their roles appropriately. I appreciate that the actors seem respected and acknowledged for their hard work. Hopefully the rest of the staff are as well.

Overall, this was enjoyable, and if there is a third season, I will watch that also.

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