O Romancista

I have been watching Japanese drama for more than a decade. Pornographer is the first BL love story that I have ever watched. Before that, I have to admit BL story is not something I would like to watch. However, the drama changed my mind completely. It is a very touching and pure love story between two guys.

True love can beyond all the boundaries. I am so moved when I saw Kuzumi's love confession towards Kijima san even he knows Kijima lied to him at first. That scene is extremely beautiful and romantic. Even though the confession is very touching, what Kijima did next is unexpected but somehow predictable. That is the fun part of the story. The story actually is simple but full of playful twists.

The flow of the story is prefect. Nothing is redundant. Every element in the drama works. I can see the two main actors have put a lot of hard work into the characters. I am so impressed by their performance. When Kuzumi tries to kiss Kijima at sleep, I can feel my heartbeats racing just like Kuzumi. They are nailed to bring the characters to life.

The director also did an excellent job. He nearly followed the whole original comics except the last love scene. I think this is a smart trick. It leaves room for audience to imagine. The drama is filmed extremely romantic and nothing erotic (although quite a lot of love scene). I can feel nothing but the beauty of love when I finished the drama.

I cannot compare with other BL drama since I have not watched so many but I believe Pornographer is one of the best love story I have ever watched. And I think this is the main idea of the drama, a touching and pure love story that two person naturally fall in love.