Love Stage!!

Okay so I have a couple of problems with this anime. First thing I will say is that the basic premise of 'boy falls in love as a child and they reunite' has the potential to be a cute story but this anime is not as PG as that.

(This part may contain slight spoilers) The main character of this anime Ryouma sexually assaults his love interest Izumi multiple times and everyone just seems to accept it? Ryouma forces Izumi to undress, proceeds to kiss him and fondle him until Izumis brother intervenes and initially Izumis brother tries to keep Ryouma away from his little brother (dealing with victims guilt) but eventually just decides Ryouma is a good guy? Anyways next Ryuoma and Izumi become friends and Ryuoma repetitively kisses an unconscious Izumi. Later in the series Izumi tells Ryuoma "to do as he pleases" with him and is visibly upset and uncomfortable and Ryuoma is delighted and proceeds to do so.

Personally I found the relationship creepy, and watching it progress wasn't satisfying as I wanted Izumi to stand up for himself and get away from Ryuoma.

The main two characters are not that likeable. The only characters that I found remotely interesting were Izumi's brother Shougo and the company manager Rey. I would have liked to see more about them, and their relationship rather than the main.

The animation was full of blank backgrounds, and instead of being artsy (like it seems to have been) it comes across as distracting.

I could continue to talk about the negative stereotypes it plays into about gender roles in gay relationships and the use of victims guilt to build a sexual relationship but this review is already too long and thought out for an anime that is the opposite.

Love Stage is a wonderful bl anime that captivated me from start to finish. The show is a perfect blend of comedy, romance, and drama, with engaging characters and a heartwarming storyline. The animation and voice acting are top-notch, bringing the characters to life in a way that is both realistic and endearing. The main love story between Izumi and Ryouma is beautifully developed, with plenty of sweet and touching moments that left me feeling warm and fuzzy inside. What I loved most about Love Stage is that it's a story about love that transcends gender and societal expectations, and celebrates the power of true love to overcome any obstacle. I highly recommend this anime to anyone looking for a heartwarming love story that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.

Ryoma is a popular young actor, , who fell in love with Izumi, thinking him to be a girl, when they co-starred in a commercial. Even after he finds out Izumi is a guy when they reunite, he is still unable to get over the fact that Izumi indeed is a boy.

What I like the most about this show is its humour. It is just as funny as the concept sounds. There is a scene in which Ryouma visits Izumi at his place to once and for all get the image of that 'girl' out of his mind and in order to do so he undresses him but Izumi's skinny body only gave him a more girly feeling. The scene was weird and funny at the same time. It was funny to watch their awkward but cute relation. The real charm of this anime. I never ever thought Rei and Shougo were ever going to become a couple in the end, they didn't even give a hint that they were about to be together at all! It was kind of a pleasant surprise(lol!).

I enjoyed this yaoi thoroughly. Must watch for Fujoshis and Fudanshis.

Considering this is a yaoi anime, I was surprised as to how cute it was. I actually liked it quite a lot. The artwork was stunningly beautiful, voice actors great, and the plot was very well-developed. I hope there will be a next season, someday. I would love to see it. Until then, I'm checking out the manga too. Recommended.

Yurri! On Ice, Ouran Host Club, and many other wonderful shows are a great example of BL anime at it's highest. If your looking for a steamer, more blunt showing of BL than this is the anime for you!