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Boy's Abyss Birthdays

Nozoe Akira/Esemori: 2nd Jan (~1976/77)

Shibasawa Yuri: 3rd March (1991)

Kurose Yuuko: 1st May (~1975/76)

Kurose Reiji: 1st May (2003)

Akiyama Sakuko(Chako): 2nd June (2003)

Aoe Nagi: 9th July (2000)

Minegishi Gen: 16th September (2003)

(I'm not fully sure about all the years yet)

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Boys Abyss - How to create a sloppy masterpiece: Stellar Reviews #1

So, hey everyone that is reading this.

My name's Maria as you can guess by my bio but some kind of introduction is necessary. I'm a regular office worker that you can pass by on the streets with a normal name. But my sharp tongue is getting me often in trouble. And this series is about reviews but generally about everything that is connected to culture: books, music, manga or comic (even webtoon) or sometimes webnovels.

Without further delaying, let's get down to business.

Story premise:

The story tells us about Reiji Kurose, a 17 y.o teenager that doesn't how much of a hobby (if reading manga or watching idol concerts counts) or friends. He doesn't have any grand goals or ambitions as he's convinced that he'll never escape the town he lives in.

With a complicated family situation and poverty, Rei (short for Reiji) works after school in a convienient store, where one day he meets his favorite idol from the Acrylic idol group - Nagi Aoe. After Gen bullies him in the first few chapters, the two make a pact - a double suicide.

SPOILER ALERT!

Characters:

The story premise sounds edgy, right? Well I'm not surprised by this reaction because I thought this way too when I read the very first chapters of this manga. It did end not so long ago but a week ago I finally finished reading this. The premise doesn't sound convincing but trust me - its a long ride, deep in the abyss. Yeah, this manga is really unhinged. But first things first - characters.

Reiji Kurose - The MC

Reiji or Rei (sorry guys it's so hard for me to pronounce it, so I'm going with Rei instead) is a really frustrating character but I get why. His character had to be this way as he basically is hollow and staled. He is just so exhausted which goes along with his traumatic backstory.

His mother's manipulation is what created him the way he is which Gen rightfully points out - Rei mostly suffers because Yuuko (his mom) made him so nauseously depended on her. His personality doesn't progress much besides saying to Yuuko that he hates her - with the time skip, his isolation and exhaustion reached the top. He just wants to end it (my impressions).

However we don't if he's alive, however manga implies that he didn't jump with Nagi Aoe - and I'm content with that, as I hope that he did escape the abyss, the pithole of emptiness and constant exhaustion with life.

Nagi Aoe

Nagi Aoe is an idol from the Acrylic group, Rei's favorite idol group. However one day, when he goes to work at the convienient store he finds out that Nagi is going to be his co - worker. And yes, with her Rei made this suicide pact thing.

Nagi for the most of the story is really hollow and apathetic - she doesn't really express emotions, except when she's locked up by Shiba. Nagi goes with the flow, without a goal in mind - sounds familiar, right? That's because Nagi instantly recongnizes Rei's abyss with ease. They are many similarities between her and Reiji and that's not all.

However I'm not a fan of her character - I know that she's a byproduct of her disturbing past but her apathy is what drives me away from her character - sadly the author didn't really adress well her nihilistic state of mind and the reason behind her intent to die with someone (that's her only goal).

However despite all those things, she and Reiji are made for each other - we can only suspect that Nagi ended up with Rei but there's no confirmation whatsoever (but there's a high posibility).

Gen Minegishi

Gen is a character that made a quite a flip throughout story and rose to become my favorite character in this manga (Reiji was out of the question). He starts as a typical bully but his character development and revelation behind the murder made me feel for him.

His past is closely connected to Yuko, Reiji's mom - and what she did to him is really disturbing. I think what was really messed up is that Yuko forced him to kill Reiji's (technically) stepdad - Yuko and Reiji (partially) were responsible for his misery, which is no surprise that Gen turned out the way he did.

His arc has a good end and his last conversation with Rei was really well done and heartwarming despite the dark theme of this story. He participated unwilingly in this whole shitshow but in the last chapter Gen's story has a happy ending, mostly by having Chako by his side and distancing himself from Reiji who was partially responsible for his trauma.

And now that I mentioned Chaco, let's start with her character

Chako

Chako's (or Sakuko's) story is really disturbing one, by being eaten from inside because of her controlling parents and onesided love for Reiji. Chako was a character that is introduced as Rei's best and only friend and they spent time reading manga's and watching Acrylic idol group. I'm not one of the fans that hate Chako because her story really spirales down.

Chako is eaten away by her one sided love for Reiji and her controlling family and ends up developing an eating disorder. She becomes slim and apathetic just like Nagi to please Reiji and made him fall for her - when that attempt fails, she spirales down even deeper into the abyss.

After arriving at Tokyo, which was her dream destination, Chako almost ends up dead by trying made Rei fall for her. Mostly thanks to Shinooka made her come to her senses - Chako's story does have a happy ending - living Tokyo without her eating disorder. Chako's story was written well because of how relatable her circumstances are - anyone who had controlling parents can to relate to her and I'm happy that she does have her happy ending. Now onto the next one - Esemori.

Kosaku Esemori

If anything, I will spend the least time about Esemori - his past as many other characters is awful and it's no wonder that he turned out the way he did. Most of the tragedies that follow him are because of Yuko - his siren (just like Nagi for Rei). His past is also closely connected Shinooka (I don't how to write her name, sorry) but he's also a very flawed character, a morally gray one.

While I think that pairing together Nagi and Rei for his last story is messed up but he's a broken person. His upbringing didn't leave him well mentally and add to that mess Yuko and Uryu situation...well you get the point.

His ending was meh - As I said I'm not a fan of his character but I don't dislike him as for example Shiba and Yuko. He wasn't a plain character but the revelation that he is Rei's dad I think ruined his character a bit. And now, Kazumasa now that I want to cover Rei's family.

Kazumasa (sorry folks I couldn't get his full art)

Kazu is also a character that made a quite a flip throughout story. He's introduced as a shut in Rei's older brother that constantly screams at his family but then everything fliped. He's one of very few character that doesn't have an ulterior motive - and yes, again the one at fault for his trauma is Yuko.

While I would love the brother bond, the revelation that he isn't a related to Yuko made me feel at ease. He won't pass on this cursed generational trauma by not being blood related to Kurose family which is fine. But the point is that Yuko made him the way he is.

He left the story earlier by moving out to his biological relatives leaving behind this shitshow which made me glad - I'm not a fan of his character but his arc ended pretty well, despite being dissappearing from the story quite early. Also I can't imagine how his mental state after living in constant fear due to Yuko's manipulation. Now, onto Yuko.

Yuko Kurose

While I hate Yuko is a person, as a character she's actually well written. Her story is downspiral due to being a victim of generational trauma that she would pass onto Reiji, her son if he didn't break the cycle. Her parents are trash and her mother (yep the same one with dementia) is also a piece of shit. The parents were responsible for Yuko's downfall.

But it doesn't just erase her sins and the mess she did. The worst stuff? Well I think Reiji is the primarly example of her sins and what she did - Rei was so dependent on her that he couldn't let her go, thinking that he's selfish by leaving the town and his mom. What else? For example forcing Gen to kill Rei's dad (not a biological one) by playing a role of a weak mother. Another example - telling Reiji's (not a real one) dad that Rei isn't his, resulting in Reiji's physical abuse.

Yuko is psychopath but her story is a tragedy due to that theme of story repeating itself and generational trauma. Her ending is fine for me but it didn't leave me fully satisfied. I really need that kind of closure of her story. And now the last character - Shiba.

Yuri Shibasawa

Shiba is a character that I hate the most - her downspiral is written sloppily which also made me disgusted of her - she's a sociopath that uses and ruins others to get what she wants. And what she wants is Reiji - and she's willing to ruin everyone's lives to get to that - an example? Chako. And yes, her character theme is grooming but taken to the extremes.

What is surprising about her is that we don't get any sad backstory from her childhood. Her parents aren't the best but they are not horrible like for example, Yuko's parents. She's just sociopathic teacher that got attracted to teenage boy. YES, 17 Y.O HIGH SCHOOLER.

I don't much to say about her besides that she's a groomer and a messed up sociopath, taking what she desires by any means necessary.

My review:

Boy's Abyss is a masterpiece but sadly sloppily written - I think the series ended the way it did because Minenami got tired of this story and I don't blame him. The dark themes of the plot are sometimes really exhausting so I can't imagine how tiring it was for the author. And yeah it was released weekly, so it speaks for itself.

My rating: 7,5/10

Thank for reading guys!

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BLCD Review: Risouteki Renai Jouken

Title: Risouteki Renai Jouken (理想的恋愛の条件)

Author/Artist: Haida Nanako

Release Date: 2021/11/24

Cast: 

Satou Takuya x Taku Yashiro

Fujita Nao

Amano Hirosato

Ikuta Hikaru

Kanze Noriaki

Kurose Yuuko

Shibuya Ayano

Yuina Mizuki

Synopsis: Katagiri's new editor was looking forward to working with his talented, handsome boss Nishiwaki. However, for some reason, he ended up in a sticky situation with Nishiwaki. Can the incident be blamed on the vicissitudes of love? The answer is unknown… On top of that; Katagiri is also treated like a jerk…!

Review Proper

My expectations were so fucking low.

And it truly served me that real lowness. Thank you very much. 

I mean, sorry Haida Nanako the art alone already looks like this whole shebang was a 2003 revival. Iz like a mix between Hasumi Hana and Minami Haruka lmao both art and plot-wise. It was really just your run-of-the-mill rapist boss top and spineless subordinate bottom combo. The one where they’ll just make the bottom mess up so the top gets an excuse to be appreciated after all his assholery so that the bottom apologizes to him and catches feelings. Anyway, the set-ups here are so damn stupid too, I had to laugh most of the time. Even their first encounter was so dumb ‘cause Nishiwaki drags the drunk Katagiri to bed, sees how he ticks his Miley Cyrus’ 7 Things I Like About You That Are Just Things I Hated In My Ex, assaults him in his sleep, and REDOES HIS DISHEVELLED WINDSOR TIE AFTER HE’S DONE.

I will say tho, dumbass plot aside, that this was okay production wise. Sans the bgm that sounds like it was ripped from Project Makeover. The sequence was pretty accurate to the manga, and of course our boys delivered as always. I was expecting Satotaku to use a tone somewhat close to his Shinobu, so I was really surprised when it came out more Daath. And it kinda... sounded like Ishikawa Kaito lmaoooo. Ishikawa Kaito in like an R-18 otome cd. I SAID WHAT I SAID. 

Anyway, I guess if you’re bored and have nothing else to listen to, then I won’t judge you for picking this up. It’s good for Japanese studies too. Beginners, welcome! If you want something similar tho... uhhh... to my recollection, there’s only one other suits/fashion oriented BLCD released in recent years. Saville Row. Yuck. What is it with fashion BL, really? I think I’m the one in need of good recs for this one. 😂

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My Review of Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu

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"Hitoribocchi no ○○ Seikatsu” TV anime CM. Broadcast starts April 5th.

-Synopsis-

“Hitori Bocchi suffers from extreme social anxiety, she’s not good at talking to people, takes pretty extreme actions, is surprisingly adept at avoiding people, her legs cramp when she overexerts herself, gets full of herself when alone, will vomit when exposed to extreme tension and often comes up with plans. Now she is entering middle school and her only friend, Yawara Kai, is attending a different school. This leaves Bocchi alone, surrounded by new classmates with whom she must make friends before Kai will talk to her again.”

-Staff-

Director: Takefumi Anzai

Series Composition: Jukki Hanada

Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Kii Tanaka

Studio: C2C

-Cast-

Bocchi Hitori (CV: Chisaki Morishita)

Nako Sunao (CV: Minami Tanaka)

Aru Honshou (CV: Akari Kitou)

Sotca Luckythar (CV: Yuuko Kurose)

Kako Kurai (CV: Kana Ichinose)

Kai Yawara (CV: Konomi Kohara)

via: http://hitoribocchi.jp/

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“Hitori Bocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu”

Serie TV anime, 6 aprile 2019

Adattamento animato del manga 4-koma “Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu” di Katsuwo (Mistuboshi Colors).

Altri video: [PV1]

-STAFF-

Regia: Takefumi Anzai 

Sceneggiatura: Jukki Hanada 

Character design/Supervisione animazioni: Kie Tanaka 

Studio di animazione: C2C 

-CAST-

Bocchi Hitori: Chisaki Morishita

Nako Sunao: Minami Tanaka

Aru Honshou: Akari Kito 

Rakita Sotoka: Yuuko Kurose 

Kai Yawara: Konomi Kohara

Kako Kurai: Kana Ichinose

Bocchi Hitori è una ragazza estremamente timida. Quando scopre che la sua unica amica, Kai Yawara, frequenterà le medie in una scuola diversa dalla sua, decide però che si sforzerà di fare amicizia con tutti i suoi nuovi compagni di classe.

Katsuwo ha lanciato la commedia nel 2013 e attualmente i capitoli pubblicati sono stati raccolti in 4 volumi.

Sito ufficiale Twitter ufficiale

SilenziO)))

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アニゲー☆イレブン！　第27回

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"Hitoribocchi no ○○ Seikatsu" anime PV. Broadcast begins April 2019 (C2C)

-Synopsis-

“Hitori Bocchi suffers from extreme social anxiety, she’s not good at talking to people, takes pretty extreme actions, is surprisingly adept at avoiding people, her legs cramp when she overexerts herself, gets full of herself when alone, will vomit when exposed to extreme tension and often comes up with plans. Now she is entering middle school and her only friend, Yawara Kai, is attending a different school. This leaves Bocchi alone, surrounded by new classmates with whom she must make friends before Kai will talk to her again.”

-Staff-

Director: Takefumi Anzai

Series Composition: Jukki Hanada

Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Kii Tanaka

Studio: C2C

-Cast-

Bocchi Hitori (CV: Chisaki Morishita)

Nako Sunao (CV: Minami Tanaka)

Akari Kitou

Yuuko Kurose

via: http://hitoribocchi.jp/

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A new key visual and second PV for the TV anime "Hitoribocchi no ○○ Seikatsu” is now available . Series premiere April 5th.

-Synopsis-

“Hitori Bocchi suffers from extreme social anxiety, she’s not good at talking to people, takes pretty extreme actions, is surprisingly adept at avoiding people, her legs cramp when she overexerts herself, gets full of herself when alone, will vomit when exposed to extreme tension and often comes up with plans. Now she is entering middle school and her only friend, Yawara Kai, is attending a different school. This leaves Bocchi alone, surrounded by new classmates with whom she must make friends before Kai will talk to her again.”

-Staff-

Director: Takefumi Anzai

Series Composition: Jukki Hanada

Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Kii Tanaka

Studio: C2C

-Cast-

Bocchi Hitori (CV: Chisaki Morishita)

Nako Sunao (CV: Minami Tanaka)

Aru Honshou (CV: Akari Kitou)

Sotca Luckythar (CV: Yuuko Kurose)

Kako Kurai (CV: Kana Ichinose)

Kai Yawara (CV: Konomi Kohara)

via: http://hitoribocchi.jp/

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More of the cast revealed for the “Hitoribocchi no ○○ Seikatsu” anime. Broadcast begins April (C2C)

-Synopsis-

“Hitori Bocchi suffers from extreme social anxiety, she’s not good at talking to people, takes pretty extreme actions, is surprisingly adept at avoiding people, her legs cramp when she overexerts herself, gets full of herself when alone, will vomit when exposed to extreme tension and often comes up with plans. Now she is entering middle school and her only friend, Yawara Kai, is attending a different school. This leaves Bocchi alone, surrounded by new classmates with whom she must make friends before Kai will talk to her again.”

-Staff-

Director: Takefumi Anzai

Series Composition: Jukki Hanada

Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Kii Tanaka

PV1: https://youtu.be/Kp4KP-HsV8o

Studio: C2C

-Cast-

Bocchi Hitori (CV: Chisaki Morishita)

Nako Sunao (CV: Minami Tanaka)

Aru Honshou (CV: Akari Kitou)

Sotca Luckythar (CV: Yuuko Kurose)

Kako Kurai (CV: Kana Ichinose)

Kai Yawara (CV: Konomi Kohara)

via: http://hitoribocchi.jp/