Utsukushii kare

This is what I want from TV, when I push the play button!

The story, the acting, the cinematography, the music... everything is perfect from the 1st to the last moment.

A little jewel you don't want to miss.

Wohh ! What I have seen.

At first I thought what is this..? Another cliche drama but NO It was something else.

As you move forward in the story, you will realise the storytelling is very good actually.

Story depicts both side of the coin.

The writing is very good and characters are very well potrayed by actors.

Good job.

STORY AND CHARACTERS. Here lies the strength of this series. Both male leads (and Kazuki) are not absolutely good or bad. We see both sides of each character. We see Kiyoi at first as a brat, user, bully, then later we realize he also feels like he's a victim. Hira, on the other hand, despite being seen as a willing victim, is also unwittingly using Kiyoi for personal, selfish reasons. Kayoma, who seems to be the most "normal" of the three, can also do the wrong things at the wrong time.

We understand where the two MLs are coming from with the help of animated scenes showing how they grew up. This is what is missing in MR. UNLUCKY CAN ONLY KISS. That series ended leaving us with no clue where the two ML's families are.

Pacing is just right: too slow, not too fast. Also there's no irritating side stories of side couples, so the focus is just on the main leads. Attention, Thai BL producers!

Also, this is the only BL I've seen so far in which the POV switched from one character (Hira) to another (Kiyoi). This switch made us see more where our main characters are coming from.

ACTING. Superb ang acting from the entire cast. Special mention is the final confrontation. Acting on that scene was spot on. Good writing, too.

TECHNICALS. Cinematography is above average, seasoned professionals obviously are behind this. Same with editing and music, above average.

REWATCH VALUE. I'd watch this over and over again, yes!

10 / 10.

It became a hyper-fixation of mine when it first came out and it hasn't changed since. Nothing can beat this, and the other season/movie can't compare to this one!

The characters keep their unique personality, through stubbornness and pride. It's something that a lot of series ends up lacking but no, they stayed true to their characters and background.

Some people may criticise the fact Kiyoi stays being a little rough and harsh with Hira but i believe thats a huge charm of their not-ordinary relationship.

It's so beautiful and perfect, though I wish Koyama found love in the end, hes the best.

If you don't just look for fluff while watching a series, this is for you.

Utsukushii kare is a beautiful journey that will make us realize a lot that we don't.

Even though I know a lot of people who did not really understand the depth that is portrayed in the series, I think it was very heartwarming and realistic.

Both the characters beautifully written and acted so so well. The story will slowly grow on you and will make you dread for more from them, which I'm not sure about as this is adapted from a novel.

Acting 10/10 Story 10/10.