Not really memorable
I like it. nice and wholesome, and some of the stuff was relatable. I like the dynamic between the two and the confession scenes (both of them), and I added half a star because I like it a lot and it made me gush. I don't remember this one too well, so it wasn't that good, but it also wasn't that bad. The kiss was really cute, though, and I remember it vividly. The story was good, and so was the acting. The music wasn't memorable, and I probably won't rewatch it. It wasn't bad though. The credits are rolling, and I liked it. Peace!¿Te ha parecido útil esta reseña?
BL piacevole con qualche spunto insolito e dialoghi interessanti
Interessante BL giapponese, verso la quale ero inspiegabilmente prevenuta. Vuoi il titolo, vuoi l'immagine che fa da locandina, mi ero convinta si trattasse di un drama di quelli ad alta glicemia (un po' come i dolci, già che questo è in tema). Invece sono rimasta piacevolmente sorpresa nello scoprire una serie per certi versi inusuale, con uno dei protagonisti alla soglia dei quaranta, permeato dalla deprimente quotidianità di un'esistenza ordinaria dedicata alla comfort zone. La storia evolve in modo rapido e curioso, forse con qualche cliché di troppo e qualche passaggio non proprio all'insegna della coerenza. Ciò che però aggiunge valore è l'interazione verbale tra i due, briosa e accattivante, a tratti pungente a tratti divertente. Una volta tanto nessun discorso troppo banale e prevedibile. Bravi - e belli - gli attori principali. Al di fuori della coppia, il resto un po' scompare, non c'è una trama di background né personaggi secondari di minimo rilievo.Sicuramente consigliata a chi è a caccia di un buon BL romance, pur senza grandi scene appassionate (ma non credo sia l'obiettivo di questo drama, quindi ci sta)
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Watching my favorite BL
So i came across Old-fashioned cupcake and fell in love. I have watched 4 times already and after this review i will watch it w 5th time. I may be exaggerating when it comes to this drama but i love it so much. It was sweet and cute and just overall made my heart melt.The two main characters had such good chemistry. I did not see a single flaw between them. The casting was done to perfection.
The music added to the dramas greatness. The music went perfectly with the drama and i would not change a thing.
I really do wish there was a second season coming for this drama because i am obsessed.
Just to sum up the drama
A man nearing 40 and his subordinate nearing 30 become close over sharing meals together to help rejuvinate the 40 year old. The younger has been trying to get closer to the elder without letting the other know but in the end he cracks as he sees hope but backs away thinking the elder will not reciprocate.
I won't share anymore than that but know that it has a happy ending.
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Wonderful BL!
I love Nozue-san and Togawa-san. The chemistry is wonderful and this is a keeper. Right up there with other Japanese BLs like Cherry Magic. The acting is top notch! If you liked Cherry Magic, definitely give this a try! Might be a good idea to eat something while watching this though. Will make you hungry from all the food and sweets that they eat. I hope to see more from these two in the future! Also, the director has said that season 2 is a go, but that it is ultimately up to the cast if they want to do a season 2 or not.¿Te ha parecido útil esta reseña?
Old fashion? No, a classic
a beautiful (but short) series tackling the process of adulting and reigniting the flames of passion for life, work and love.The story is a typical office romance for BL: one of them is in love and the other is oblivious to the advances until the breaking point and then they get back together after a tearful confession (looking at you cherry magic ;) ). A classic trope which can be seen as overdone or cliché but OFC was anything but that due to the unusual conflict/drive of the story: how to deal with having a midlife crisis?
The maincharacters were charming and compelling and the chemistry between the two leads was amazing!
I also liked the interactions between the ensemble cast. The script was also amazing, the confession reeally tugged on my heartstrings and Nozue/Togawa's expressions were both so beautiful.
My favourite quote is: "You must use your regret as fuel to burn for the motivation in the future"
(i paraphrased that)
I can't believe this series only had 5 episodes? They deserved more!!! I do think that some of the editing/cutting was at times a bit weird and confusing when switching between the past and the present but overall the series was of high production.
The cinematography was just *cheffs kiss*. They chose a lot of pretty lighting whether it's from the sunlight hitting the characters in the face, or the streetlights, so beautiful.
This series is a must watch!
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Besonders der Schauspieler von Togawa hat es mir angetan. Sein Acting mochte ich besonders gerne! Es ist wirklich süß, wie er sich um Nozue kümmert und man kann definitiv einige schöne Gedanken aus der Serie mitnehmen.
Ich mag kurze Serien sehr gerne, da ich kein Fan von slow-paced Dramen bin. Aber durch die Kürze ist man natürlich auch immer eingeschränkt in dem, wie viel einer Story man erzählen kann.
Der Handlungsverlauf hat mir gut gefallen, auch wenn ich mir ein bisschen mehr Nähe gewünscht hätte.
Ein Drama, was man sich anschauen kann. Es hat mich allerdings nicht außergewöhnlich beeindruckt. Für 5 Folgen ~ 25 Minuten war es aber durchaus gelungen und fun to watch.
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amor nao tem tempo.
juro que drama mais fofo amorzinho!!!fui assistir achando q seria mais um bl bobinho e quebrei a cara (de um jeito bom) que bl magnífico!!!
uma simples relação de empregado e chefe que é mto bem explorada e se torna lindo de assistir.
achei esse um drama bem maduro e ate q realista, incrível o modo q a relação deles foi evoluindo!!
ver eles descobrindo tudo aos poucos, se divertindo e percebendo que o amor nao tem tempo pra chegar foi tao natural sabe?
a declaração me deixou extremamente triste, o modo que ele decidiu deixar a pessoa que amava ir embora mesmo que se machucasse com isso.. me deixou pensando por horas
valeu muito a pena assistir, recomendo !
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Il n'est jamais trop tard pour tomber amoureux
Une petite romance de bureau avec sa dose de sucre et une évolution de soi lorsque la quarantaine approche. Réconfortant et distrayant le temps de sa durée.Dans le premier épisode, Togawa demande à Nozue s'il est amoureux de quelqu'un. Ce dernier répond : « J'ai presque quarante ans, je suis trop vieux pour ça. C'est trop tard pour l'amour. »
Et si derrière ce refus de tomber amoureux, il y avait plusieurs peurs dissimulées ?
Avec légèreté, le drama explore l'usure d'une vie lorsqu'on réalise que la quarantaine approche et qu'en réalité on a seulement travaillé toute sa vie sans artifices.
J'ai aimé la façon dont Old Fashion Cupcake s'est concentré sur l'âge tout en dégageant un maximum d'ondes positives. Si Nozue se sent paumé et craint d'assumer de nouvelles responsabilités dans sa vie professionnelle, on peut aussi voir un abandon dans sa vie personnelle. Pourtant, au fil des épisodes il va découvrir de nouvelles choses aux côtés de Togawa. Et il va aimer les découvrir et sortir de cette routine de "presque 40 ans".
L'entente entre Togawa et Nozue est bonne, les acteurs sont bons et semblent à l'aise l'un avec l'autre. C'était mignon de voir Togawa prendre soin de Nozue malgré qu'il ait dix ans de moins que ce dernier.
En bref, c'est un court drama mignon et agréable avec deux protagonistes se trouvant sur la même longueur d'ondes malgré dix années d'écart.
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So wholesome and fun, while also dealing with deep issues
I finished this drama very quickly, with its short episode lengths it's a great drama to watch when you're in the mood for a good quick show. I loved the chemistry and dynamic of the main couple, we have the young lead who fell first, and the older lead who ends up falling harder. Nose ends up understanding that age doesn't restrict one's ability to let loose and have fun. Together the couple try new things and Nose discovers that, despite aging, he can always have a youthful heart. Togawa is perfect as the younger lead because he sees everything in Nose, that initially Nose doesn't see, it's a type of love where they appreciate the little things in each other that most people don't notice about them.¿Te ha parecido útil esta reseña?
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A Great BL With Mature Characters
This was an enjoyable bl with more mature characters. The tone was very sweet and refreshing. It was nice to see characters in their 30s convey the feelings of finding love when you’re not so young but you’ve experienced a little more of life and feeling a bit lost and unfulfilled. The dialogue is one of its strongest points. It frames the story so well. Also, the scene where the younger makes a move on the older is filled with so much tension and release. This series makes you feel giddy like a teenager even though the leads are not in their teens.¿Te ha parecido útil esta reseña?
Pefectly formed realistic short drama
I love the short format, and hate the fillers of lingering shots that go on forever but are just padding out telly schedules.This is really a simple story about real love and growth, and how trying something new, even if it is only a new cake, can lead to life changes. It's beautifully shot, acted, and believable, such a treat to like both characters, so you want to meet them in real life proper adult emotions not acting like teenagers.
Almost a ten, if I was being greedy I would have loved to have seen their first proper disagreement,
Just can not my head around being considered old at forty, when some people are very set in their ways and resistant to change at thirty.
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