Senpai, Danjite Koide wa! (2022)

It kinda stops 100m before the finish line

I liked it more until episode 6, the last two episodes feel somehow different from the rest.

The story was cute and simple (in a positive connotation) and I like they were both shy in their relationship. Still don't understand why they didn't keep in touch during the year off, which lead for sure to a jealous Yanase and a confused Kaneda.

When Kaneda called his senpai Jun I collapsed ♡ it was so emotional! They finally talked!

I adore that the final scene is connected with the outro of the episodes ♡

To conclude: I liked it, but I feel like it stopped 100m before the finish line. Everything was good, but when they needed to close, they lacked courage and the ending was softer than we expected. Not necessarily because of the non-kiss.

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Yawn

This is a very disappointing BL series, surprisingly form Japan. Normally, Japanese BL are edgy and provocative and interesting. This is flat, boring and completely lifeless. They acted more like children in love than adults in love. I get that there are cultural and societal differences about how to express love, but honestly at some point, someone has to be grown-up enough to at least hint that the love the other person. It also seemed obvious to me that the actors were either given poor directions or simply were not going to give any hint of a connection with the other. If you are going to play a gay part, then try and pretend at least that you are.

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office romance, object of my affection, boss/employee

Adapted from a manga for the same name, it has a similar creepy worship stalking vibe Secret Crush On You. Look, I admit it, this dynamic (super awkward pining uke, rockstar seme) is one of my least favorites - high cringe factor meets navel gazing obsessive. Japan’s weird hang-up around physical expressions of affection in BL which I expect in their slapstick high school stuff, feels cowardly here. They don't leave out end kisses in their het office romances, time to stop desexualizing the gays, too. For a plot about courage, it’s a bummer that the narrative itself didn’t have any. I can’t imagine ever watching this show again or remembering its existence. When Japan drops the balls they drop all the way to the bottom of the well.

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Like:
+ Some scenes are really funny

+ Yanase is such a kind and caring character. His face expressions are top tier and especially in episode 7 I had a lot of fun watching him. Kudos for this inner monologue. It was hilarious.

+ The creditscene was really wholesome. Pay attention! I don't want to spoiler anything, but I was really kinda impressed by it when I realized the little details.

+ At first I was a little annoyed that they include a pair of fujoshis, because I thought it will go in a terrible direction, but actually it was really well done and we get a little important information out of their conversation!

Dislike:
- The beginning (mostly like everything till episode 7 lol) was really hard to watch for me. Some scenes were so awkward and uncomfortable.

- The whole show felt so slow-paced because so little is happening. The flashbacks were way too much, which made it unnecessary repetitive and boring.

- The whole story is..like..just boring. What's the red string here? That Yuki likes him? But doesn't do anything? Geez..

- felt no chemistry at all.. Yanase is carrying the whole show for me, because I like him, but I can't bring myself to like Yuki, although there were a few scenes I didn't cringe that hard about him.

- Imho Yuki is a character who really frustrates me. I don't like overinsecure characters at all. His crush on Yanase was just so awkward for me. Like wtf does he call him god.. x.x

- the ending was so unnecessary dragged. Like.. I already felt like there is no progress at all and than they come up with this. Geez.

I remember a scene with shaky camera and weird angle, but overall I liked the production.

I was often so annoyed, frustrated and awkward with the plot or the characters. For real, Yanase saved it in the last 2 episodes. :'D

I wouldn't recommend the show, but I also wouldn't say "Don't watch it!". It wasn't terrible. If it would be horrible, I would have just dropped it. But there was definitely something that kept me watching. But I also feel like the show gave me nothing but a headache. I think I wouldn't miss something, if I didn't even started the show. ^^'

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Light and easy series good for the heart

This was one of the cutest JBL series for the year. I have always admired JBLs for being different from other international JBLs! The world of Computer Graphics is a place where no one might think a BL story could take place, but then boom! The build-up was longer than what people would expect from an eight-episode drama but it made us understand and get to know the characters more. There was also a touch of cliche from the female co-workers but again all for the build-up. The lightness and non-toxic (for the most part) were really amazing. I would recommend more for the side characters and even more character formation for the leads. This series needs a second season!

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This BL drama is typical of any Japanese BL or romance. Is the story sometimes cringe? Yes. Is Japanese acting awkward? Yes. Are some lines too unrealistic? Yes.

However, Senpai danjite koidewa still has some merit to it. It has a higher production value as all the scenes are well lit- there is no under or overexposed scenes. The sets are be clean as well (their office, Yanase's apartment, etc). The last BLs I watched that seem to have the same production value was Minato Coin Laundry and Kieta Hatsukoi. I do prefer the grit in some jdramas however, it feels refreshing to watch brighter scenes.

Something that is not typical is Naito Shuichiro's character's fashion sense. He looks very different from other Japanese characters i have watched so far. He is also very nice to looka at LOL.

I believe that the story should carry more weight than the production value or the actors' looks. Hence, my rating.

That's it. I hope you find this review helpful. I think this might be my first review.

Typical story and acting. Good production value.

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Un peu déçue par cette série que je trouve fade et sans vraiment de saveur.

J'aime beaucoup les séries japonaises qui sont très bien écrites, produites et jouées, mais là je reste un peu sur ma fin. Je n'ai pas trouvé d'alchimie entre les protagonistes, il y a un manque de tendresse évident. Si se sont des personnages dans une relation sans amour physique, il aurait fallu être plu explicite et cela aurait été intéressant mais ce côté "oie blanche" ne m'a pas plu. J'ai trouvé cette série un peu fade. Je mets facilement 10 étoiles aux séries japonaises mais celle-là non! Dommage car il y avait matière à faire quelque chose de plus fort.

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Senpai... this can be love!

Senpai is all about Yanase and Kaneda the story is set in an animation company. What I love about this Bl series is that it's concise and straight to the point. There's also Kaneda's imagination and god worship of Yanase which I find cute and fluffy and funny. Yanase I also love because he's bold and has already delivered his first kiss in the first episode to Kaneda who's not shy as thought! As you watch this Bl series allow your mind to wander with the wonderful imaginations of Keneda and live in the moment that's all senpai requires from you!

The beauty of Senpai lies in its point of view which first concentrates on Kaneda and moves to Yanase

However I don't like the ending at all I was tempted to reduce my rating to 9.0 but I simply adore Kaneda and Yanase and cause of the two I will live it at 10! I will always remember Senpai fondly as my first Japanese Bl series that I truly appreciate

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Disappointing

Despite the fact that Kaneda was introverted to the point of appearing to be challenged, I had hopes that Yanase could bring out his personality.

Kanda confesses to Yanase and Yanase asks him to wait for a year while he works in Canada.

The whole subplot with Benji is creepy. Benji appears to be much older than Yanase, makes my skin crawl and I cannot understand why Yanase would have had a relationship with him. Then, we have the situation where Benji wants a contract to give work to Max Pictures ONLY if they give him his lover, Yanase, back. It's just disgusting slavery.

Surprisingly, Benji allows Yanase to return to Japan, Max Pictures and Kaneda. I lost interest once it was revealed that despite computers, cell phones, email, text messages or just the use of old fashioned paper and pen letters, neither Yanase or Kaneda kept in touch. Yanase returns and isn't aware of changes in the workplace or changes with Kaneda. Despite the potential for an adult relationship with Yanase, Kaneda is still acting like a child with his hero worship and altar devoted to Yanase. He takes Yanase back to his apartment yet doesn't bother to prepare by straightening up the place and hiding his altar and other evidence of hero worship. Kaneda responds by panicking and shouting. He failed to use the year apart to grow up.

Yanase (and the viewers) deserve better. I have no idea why he was attracted to Kaneda.

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