Old Fashion Cupcake (2022)

SO FLUFFY CUTE AND CONCISE

July 7, 2022

Waw another Jdrama checked off my ever-growing list. Needless to say, I finished this drama in just one sitting since I waited for it to finish airing before starting... ?

Let's get on to it:
- the chemistry between the leads is top tier, I really like the younger guy holy shit. His sex appeal and charisma are just chef's kiss. And yes, you are very seductive mah booi.
- I feel like the relationship and the progress into getting to it were not perfect and smooth. There were some sluggish parts and some miscommunication? Well, to be honest, I am not sure if it is miscommunication, it is more like the lack of wanting to communicate and staying silent was the problem? Anyway, that was something that was dealt with quickly so I don't think it will be much of a bother towards the other audience
- plot-wise, I think it is pretty adequate in the sense that there was no boring part. Just to clarify since I said sluggish in the previous bullet point. I mean like there was sluggishness in the progress of getting into their relationship. But like the episodes were not sluggish... It's a little confusing to explain but I think once you watch the series you might get this point.
- this show gave me so many butterflies and like those little gestures and glances... ackdkjdkfjkdj
- I need to sue the directors for making this drama too short like I am actually gonna cry. I NEED MORE, LIKE PLEASE TAKE MY MONEY I WANT MORE



Also, I actually wanna emphasize how most J-dramas or maybe it's just the J-dramas I came across recently are based in younger adults or middle age settings. I actually love this direction, as much as I am a sucker for the high school or college/uni series. I am lividly looking forward to these types of dramas, maybe I am just getting exhausted with eating up all the uni dramas... or maybe it is because I am aging... maybe I should do that "anti-aging process"... but I need to find a guy who wants to that with me first... uh... oh well... ?

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Age gaps and power imbalances done right

Loved it. Exactly what I wanted from this drama: sweet, soft and shot. sometimes dragging angst or arcs out for the sake of reaching X number of episodes just isn't worth it.
A fear I had going in, was that the age gap and power dynamic would be overbearing and badly represented, thus showcasing a rather toxic relationship. I was happily proven wrong: by them hanging out after working hours, and having sincere talks about age, growing up and fears, a bond strong enough is created. Their interactions feel natural and yet intimate. Ultimately, the destruction of their last remaining power imbalance is destroyed when Nozue leaves, and thus also culminates his development as a character.The age talk is still prevalent but it is not seen as a handicap.
Masterfully done.

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Nozue and Togawa - My Favorite Treats

I loved, loved this series. The premise of acting like a young woman was a little odd to me at first, but as I kept reading the manga, I went with the real premise, that in Japan, there are certain venues that target younger women. I felt that this series conveyed this cultural slice of life very well. Seeing these two men, seating amongst all these younger women, shows that neither age nor gender should be so strictly stratified when it comes to enjoying a place to eat with your loved one.

Takeda did a great of job of showing Nozue's insecurities about growing older, after living a life of playing it safe. Although he has the aptitude for a higher managerial role, he choses to stay where he is comfortable. Through his relationship with Togawa, he is able to break out of his comfort zone, and take a risk in more ways than one.

Kimura is very easy on the eyes and the way plays Togawa is a combination of very masculine, and very caring. Togawa courts Nozue with patience, and admiration, which was very cute. It's obvious to everyone, except Nozue, that Togawa has feelings for him, I cried along with Togawa during his confession scene, and also with Nozue when he finally accepts and reciprocates.

It was so heartwarming to see Togawa and Nozue continue to patronize the types of places they went during their courtship. I would definitely go with them and be the 3rd wheel. They make such a lovely pair that I would watch a show about them when they are in their 80's.

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There is nothing better than love to make you feel young again

It really was a joy to watch this series! I think it was very realistically done too. I think we all at some point in our lives reach the stage where we feel lost. We either don’t know how to continue, if we are on the right path, or we might feel like we are too old to do something new, something exciting. Having someone there to help you through that is great, so seeing how Togawa helped Nozue through his crisis was really sweet to watch.

Nozue & Togawa: Nozue is 10 years older and seems to be stuck in a cycle of sleeping and working with nothing much else happening. Togawa is younger, but he also has a much better work life balance. Which he learned from Nozue who offered him many good advice in the past. I really liked how much influence Nozue actually had on Togawa as a mentor and a boss. That truly showed what a good person he is and just how much he cares for others. But it also showed that Togawa had very good opinion about him from early on. The two really are a good fit for one another. Togawa is mature, so it doesn’t seem like Nozue is actually that much older than him. And he is also very good at making Nozue relax and feel younger, not so stuck in his life. After all, there is nothing that makes a person feel younger than love. Plus, their chemistry was good too. Their reactions to different situations seemed very realistic which made the whole thing even more enjoyable for me.

There was no unecessary drama, which I liked. The two are adults, so I was glad we avoided all the drama that we often get.

I absolutely loved their little food dates. I know how hard it can be to go try something new on your own, how nerve wracking it can be if you don’t know how or what to order. So having someone else there, even if they don’t know what they are doing, is a lot of fun.

All in all, I really enjoyed the series. The side characters were really fun as well. The other office workers that worked under Nozue were fun, I really liked Nakamura. And then Kirishima as both friend and possibly HR person really had a great relationship with Nozue.

It was a bit short; I would love to see more. The end scene jump was a bit rushed, but it didn’t really bother me too much.

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Cute and sweet Relationship between middle aged men!

I can’t really say much more than you need to watch this! I certainly regret not watching this show sooner.

The chemistry between Nozue And Togawa is Perfect and doesn’t have any of the worrisome power dynamics you can see in other office romance dramas. The balance between their work life and personal life is well balanced (in my opinion anyways), and you easily forget that Nozue and Togawa have a ten year age gap. I personally think that it’s due to how closed off Nozue was, but he still had quite a bit of that childish vibe once he got closer with Togawa. I sincerely thought Togawa was going to get on my nerves going into this but I totally fell in love with his character by the end.

This drama really kind of brought a beautiful light to how diving deep into work can make life drag on in a way that seems unlivable and how breaking out of your comfort zone can bring back happiness and positive interactions within not only your work life but also personal.

I really gotta give it up for Kimura Tatsunari, he portrayed the emotions of Togawa really well and didn’t leave me with that cringey feeling I get with other dramas where someone cries so hard they have snot running out of their nose.

The show was super sweet and I often found myself smiling at the small interactions between Nozue and Togawa when they complimented each other, and I was definitely laughing each time they choked on their drinks.

all in all it’s a super quick watch so even if dramas like this aren’t your usual cup of tea, you wouldn’t be wasting too much time by giving this drama a chance!

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Another BL done right

Its feels like a breath of fresh air when you see a BL story around working men and their life in office. The series does a fine job at introducing the characters. We have the 1st ML who seems to be going through life with an averseness to change. Through dialogues between the 2 MLs we come to know that he used to be accept challenges but no longer.
I really appreciated that multiple episodes were spent in building the relationship between the 2 ML where one in trying to help the other get out of his so called "mid-life crisis" and rediscover himself. Hence when ultimately the 1st ML falls in love with the other it appears justified and not something out of the blue. The fact about the age-gap is hammered constantly in to the viewers but it does not take away from the narrative and the dialogues sound more natural.
The 1st MLs character of being afraid of change is brought back again in the later episides when the 2nd ML confesses his love. But as usual love triumphs and they get together at the end which comes as no surprise. The series ends at a great moment and I would love to watch season 2 that explores their relationship further.

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This is a true feel-good series.

This series so sweet,sweet,sweet,sweet,sweet, sweet...x infinity! It just warmed my heart to no end. Nozue and Togawa are just great characters and the actors playing them did an awesome job. I loved them both and really felt for them both a lot. The girls date and girls talk are just too great to imagine. The antiaging efforts too were something that really added depth and unexpected life feelings and emotions into this series. Though I loved both characters I have to give my best lead to Kimura Tatsunari. His scenes where he opened up and then backed off are deserved of an award. Though I really loved this series I feel like it could have developed the story and had longer and or more episodes. Once again i will say that sometimes less is more and sometimes something works because it leaves the viewer craving for more! Congrats to all who were responsible for making this series. This is a true feel-good series.

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I hesitated at first..... and then i questioned my dumb ass on why i ever did that !!!

Ok... so.. First of alll... as i am a major BL fan, .. my Instagram feed was filled with 'old fashion cupcake' posts... expecially the iconic kiss scene was the one which cought my attention.
I wanted to check the ratings first so i visited many sites for this drama's reviews. All of them were above 8/10. I badly hesitated and i really don't know why. But anyways... i gave it a go !!!
And im GLAD i did so. It was such a beautifully adopted story with less unnecessary dialogues and the growth of romance between the 2 characters were so realistic. And flawless!
They brought up the story so smoothly and addictively in just 5 episodes... and it was surprisingly really satisfying. Some scenes.. you dont see it coming at all!
You guys might hesitate too... but if you liked the BL 'life love on line' , you will definitely love this one too.
I was so dumb that i almost rejected this drama... this is such a soothing one night binge watch drama. But.. as we have different tastes... i cant garrentee that you'll like it... But i would DEFINITELY recommend it.. It was really marvelous. I loved it l.. wish thay have a ss 2... or another drama with the same leads . Finally. . I love u ... enjoy binge watching ... bye bye !!!!!

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Having an age Gap or a minority is the same as having different hometowns... It's nothing.

Togawa's determination to pull Nozue out of his daily boring routine is beginning to turn to love. Nozue is confused over his feelings for him. Togawa doesn't even realize what he's doing but wishes Nozue well. The love between the two is thickening and there's no denying of their chemistry. I love episode 4 the best as Togawa pours out his heart in a rare show of emotion. The reason I like Old Fashion Cupcake is it simplicity and the fact that there's strong love between Togawa and Nozue.Here's a show that you won't forget you won't find boring you will always rewatch you will find realistic and you will love ? with your soul body and mind! Here's the story of 29 years Togawa and 39 years old Nozue the age Gap doesn't matter!

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Good storyline with good acting.

My all-time problem with BL i watched is the acting. Most of the time the actors involved are usually someone who is new and just started acting. I found some of the acting is lacklustre and don’t have depth to it. But its different for this drama. I went with zero expectations and I didnt know who the actors. They did great job portraying their characters and showing emotions. The kiss scene is also good and not 1 dimension like other BL. Takeda Kouhei voice is just *chef kiss* , my fav for some reason haha.

The plot is also good but its unusual. I found in one of the site I watch that the society in this drama is a bit different. In normal world or at least in my Asian society, boys going to dessert shop are unusual. Its unusual but it fit with the story line.
I love the build up of this drama. From them knowing each other and going to dessert shop together to them falling to each other. Episode 4 during that one scene is just full of dialogue that I would want to paste it on my wall. Ending is just perfect for them.

Wishing for season 2 to happen even though the chance is low TT

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Sweet and delightful just like a cupcake

This is a treat for the older audience like me who enjoy calm and beautiful romance slowly unfolding. The manga was everything to me, its rare to find a BL series about life itself dealing with realistic problems. So when they announced the adaptation, I could only just squeal in excitement!

Takeda and Tasunari are exceptional for their roles, they really delivered a realistic approach so its hard not to root for their characters. I think what a make or break for me in every BL series I watched is the acting. If the actors are not sincere it will not only ruin the chemistry but the story itself. But thankfully the actors did an amazing portrayal, the last time I was moved by a good performance from a BL series was from Mood Indigo and The cornered mouse dream of cheese and I can guarantee you this two are the epitome of the BEST BL series I've seen. So its a big feat for OFC to create a beautiful series in just a short amount of time that it became impactful and groundbreaking example for what a BL series should be, a story with a heart.

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loved it

It was so well done, loved the storyline, how it was all set up. the acting was good. And they had good chemistry. Def going to rewatch this in the future. The last episode, the last couple of minutes felt a bit flat for me, maybe one more episode would have helped. But the show was so well done. And adorable. super great Job!

Loved all the call backs to when they first met or started working together and it wast just overal super cute. I loved how it kinda seemed like they switched personalities from when they first met and the in the present of the show. It felt like a nice touch. Also Now I want pancakes haha. They looked really good. it was sweet how they kept finding places to go with each other and admitted after a while that they just loved hanging out.

A wholesome story and couple.

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