#antique bakery

[absolutebl]

This Week in BL - Top 3 Are HEATING UP

Organized, in each category, by ones I'm enjoying most at the top.

Dec 2023 Wk 2

Ongoing Series - Thai

Honestly, 3 are neck & necking for top position! They are all so good in different ways. But The Sign had me hooting with laughter this week, so it scooped #1.

The Sign (Sat YT) ep 4 of 10 - This show is literally everything (except straight) all at once. It's BL, queer, band of brothers, romcom, erotica, paranormal, fated mates, mystery, suspense, slasher, and horror. It’s the king of genre mash-up chaos. I have no idea what I’m watching but I’m ON this ride. Is it a roller coaster? Is it a haunted house? Is it a twirl & hurl? Is there candy floss? Am I even tall enough? Who tf cares. All through the second scene, I was laughing. It was legit funny. Billy has great comedic timing. Guess he’s not just a pretty face.

Everyone should be watching this. Sure, it's madness but there is genius in it.

Last Twilight (Fri YT) ep 6 of 12 -  Yech. August may be one of GMMTV’s least likable characters ever (and that is saying something). Meanwhile, MOAR language play! They spoiling me!

Mhok letting Day go then walking away at the party hurt so bad.

Argh this show is great!

Ep 6 so that kiss was right on schedule. I’m looking forward to the boyfriend eps before doom & pain in the new year. Carry on GMMTV. 

Speaking of...

Cherry Magic (Sat YouTube) ep 2 of 12 - Oh they’re great. It’s great. It’s paced oddly, moving quickly through most of the key scenes of the original JBL in these first 2 eps. I think it’s intending to encompass more of the manga series than that one did. Which is good, cause that will get us all the way to The Library Kiss (TM). It's the best kiss in the manga. I also like the sides in this show (better than the JBL version). 

My Dear Gangster Oppa (Thurs iQIYI) ep 8fin - What a lovely slightly unhinged little show. Tew, can we talk? Un-ironic suspenders, that takes courage. Also, the revolver was a crazy gun choice. 

Final thoughts:

This show is just as ridiculous as its title. About a gaymer who falls in love with one of his in-game teammates, who just happens to be a IRL gangster. A real gangster, the kind that actually kills people regularly. The lead pair is doing their best with a ridiculous story and shoddy script, but I enjoyed it. Although I was grateful it wasn’t very long, what we got was oddly satisfying if, frankly, a little bit silly. Recommended. 8/10 

That said, what's important about this BL is not the show, but the production and style. Let me explain... no, too much, let me sum up.

This is a chimera BL. Regarding characters: it has Japan's style otaku + Korea's style gangster + Thailand's style friendship group. It used Thai talent + Korean money (Kakao) & IP (adapted from a manwha) but aired on a Chinese channel globally (iQIYI). I'm delighted by the eclectic insanity of this production and truly doubt that any other genre but BL could ever produce like this. It's like diplomat's BL and it's the great wonder of our age that it happened at all. This BL deserves its place in the history books on production alone, even if that place is only in the footnotes. A remarkable little monster.

For Him (Thurs iQIYI) ep 3 of 10 - The sides are… messy. Using the same actor for the old bf is… odd. But in the end, this show leaves me smiling. Which means, I like it despite myself. 

Bake Me Please (Mon Gaga) ep 4 of 6 - It's decent. It’s basically what I wanted Antique Bakery to be when I first watched that way back when (not to mention Bite Me). But there’s been so much BL since then that, for some reason, this is falling flat. I think it’s moving too fast for a Thai series. Although, say what you like, Ohm has to be one of the best soft kissers in the industry. He's just good at mouth tenderness.

Ugh, that doesn't sound right. But you know what I mean.

Twins the series (Fri GaGa) ep 7 of 10 - I love how First is so upset when Sprite starts chatting and being nice to Koh. Sprite is just a sweet easy-going likable boy. I enjoy Sprite as a main character, he’s a bubbly little communicator. And they had a cute kiss.  

Pit Babe (Fri iQIYI) ep 5 of 14 - Because there was more Alan and Jeff and they were more key to the plot I was more into this ep. I do compare it to green smoothie down the pants in the Trash Watch.

Cooking Crush (Sun YT) ep 3 of 12 - Look OffGun are truly great. But I’m just not sure we need them in BL anymore. That said, it’s nice to see Off as "the one with the crush" for a change. Also, this show is only good when OffGun are on screen together, otherwise it kinda, well, sucks.

Night Dream (Sat YT) ep 1 of 6 - Cafe setting featuring a cook and a writer. *Seems awfully familiar.* Except these two are exes and this is a reunion romance. It’s stiff and very pulp but not bad (no crap sound effects) and I am a sucker for a reunion romance. That said, Rookie Thailand is not to be trusted, proceed with caution.

Absolute Zero (Weds iQIYI) ep 12fin - I'm grateful this is over. It was tense but for the wrong reasons - sadness and confusion. This final episode was fine, but that’s because it was mostly them being together + flashbacks. Plus all the familiar actor faces of the grown-up friends (hi, Karn my lovely, still stunning I see). But 2 of 12 episodes is not enough for the 10 of suffering and confusion that came before.

In conclusion:

A man is killed on his 10th anniversary resulting in a time paradox, for which the only solution is him never meeting his childhood sweetheart until later in life. Both lovers cycle back to the past at different ages, so that they each become their own 1st & 2nd great loves, but every time it ends in pain, until each also endures 10 years of separation. Finally it gets fixed, but leaves them with multiple memories of time's failures like temporal PTSD, and everyone around them has chronic deja vu. Me? I got both. This is one of those BLs that is high-quality with great acting but poor story. If you like your BL dwelling, maudlin, and tense due to angst and suffering, then you might enjoy this. But I just regret it, 6/10. Recommended only if you like confusing time travel emo pain.

In which case, just watch Tokyo in April is... instead. Give over Thailand, Japan does it better.

Middleman’s Love (Fri YT & iQIYI ep 6 of 8 - While our main couple isn’t working for me... the side couple isn’t working for me either. I really wanted to give LeoTai a chance, this is the 3rd show I’ve seen them in, and still nope. I like Jade a lot more when he’s sad. He’s a much more pleasant screen experience depressed. I would like him to stay hurt for a couple of eps, just so I can enjoy this show a tiny bit more. But then he just goes unhinged again. Argh. I just don’t like it. 

My Universe (Sun iQIYI) Pisces of Me ep 17 of 24 - Codependent boyfriends in middle school planning for high school dealing with stuff. Including other boys being into them. 

Playboyy (Thurs Gaga) 5 of 14 eps - Dear Playboyy, it's not you, it’s me… I hate you. You’re about as deep (and as palatable) as a shot glass of cum. While I'm sure you’re someone’s kink, you're my weakest link. Goodbye. DNF 

Ongoing Series - Not Thai

VIP Only (Taiwan Fri Gaga) ep 5 of 10 - It’s cute but I don’t think BL in this short format is Taiwan’s strength these days. And this is quite slow and dull. Perhaps they should have whacked it down to 6 eps, not 10.

Sahara-sensei to Toki-kun (Japan Fri Gaga) ep 3 of 8 - This is one of those JBLs that I should like on paper but is failing me. The drag bit was ridiculous but handled gently. The kiss was… well… something wasn’t it? It’s all very odd. I like the photographer cutie character. 

It's Airing But...

The Whisperer (Sun ????) 10 eps - Thai horror BL that ALSO involves cheating (what joy is mine). I don't think even the perfect single dimple can motivate me to watch. Word is... it's terrible.

7 Days Before Valentine (Weds WeTV) 10 eps - Giving me Luminous Solution vibes. I'm waiting to binge if it's safe.

Beyond The Star (Weds iQIYI) 8 eps - House of Stars meets Boyband. I was NOT impressed with ep 1. Been told I shouldn't bother.

What Did You Eat Yesterday Season 2 AKA Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2 (Japan Gaga) 10 eps - I find this series more fun to binge, so I'm waiting until after it completes its run next week.

Dear Kitakyushu (Thai/Japan movie) in theaters in country only, I know nothing about distribution.

Behind the Shadows (Korea movie) this is a historical I was interested in, but I've been told they kill the gay so I'm OUT.

Next Week Looks Like This

Still coming:

12/23 Dead Friend Forever (Thai horror) iQIYI

Original 2023 forthcoming BL master post (see comments, some are inaccurate, NOT KEPT UPDATED). With the end of the year upon us I'll do an "announced for 2023 but never happened list" soon.

THIS WEEK’S BEST MOMENTS

He so pretty.

I forgot how likable TayNew are, and frankly I think New is a better version of this role for me, personally. I like him a lot. He's a conscientious sweetheart. And a good egg. (Cherry Magic)

Ah the rooftop my old friend. (Last Twilight)

I would like to point out that it's no accident the naga's sex dream happened in the shower, he's a water creature after all. (The Sign)

(Last week)

#the sign the series #was very hot this week #this week in bl #bl updates #Last Twilight #Thai BL #cherry magic #my dear gangster oppa #my dear gangster oppa review #for him the series #Bake Me Please #antique bakery #twins the series #cooking crush #offgun #Absolute Zero review #bl reviewed #bl reviews

[do-you-know-this-queer-character]

Do you know this queer character?

Seon-woo is Gay and uses he/him pronouns!

#min seon-woo #antique bakery #tumblr polls #fandom polls #poll #gay #he/him #live action #comics #lgbtqia #do you know this queer character #finished

[gloris-stuffs]

Death’s Game

#kim jae wook #kim jaeuck #her private life #kdrama #crazy love #kactor #antique bakery #walrus #the guest #netflix

[doyouknowthisanime]

Do You Know This Anime?

#antique bakery #anime #polls

[toastinthegrass]

He could have you like a pice of cake. I warned you, so dont. I`m sick of it.

#Antique #Antique 2008 #서양골동양과자점 앤티크 #Kim Jae Wook #ju ji hoon #Yoo Ah In #antique bakery

[utoshi-san]

Кондитерская "Антиква"/"Antique Bakery"/"Seiyou Kottou Yougashiten: Antique" (12 эпизодов)

История разворачивается вокруг Кэйитиро Татибаны, 30-летний мужчина решает резко изменить свою жизнь и, уволившись с должности менеджера, организовать собственную кондитерскую. Благодаря своим богатым родителям, он получает финансовую поддержку. Его отец даже находит ему талантливого кондитера Юсукэ Оно, который мало того что оказывается геем, но и тем, кто когда-то признавался Кэйитиро в любви и получил оскорбительный отказ.

В принципе рисовка тут на большого любителя, мне такая не нравится, но кому-то может зайдёт. Есть немного комедии и немного драмы, повествование неспешное, по ходу истории мы узнаём секреты тёмного прошлого главного героя. Смотреть также можно хотя бы ради красивых и вкусных десертов. На один раз вполне сгодится на пересматривать его мне точно не захочется.

#anime #antique bakery #seiyou kottou yougashiten antique

[demonlem0n]

Kim Jaewook is truly serving cunt giving us the full religious experience

Watched the guest and antique being the first piece of media i ever saw him in..

understandably, i am very normal and sane about this

#i had my reasons watching the guest #in return got an incurable lust for a priest and torment for thousand years #the guest #kim jae wook #antique bakery

[historyhermann]

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Season 2 Review

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear is an anime which combines the fantasy comedy, isekai, and iyashikei genres. It is based on an ongoing 19-volume Japanese light novel series written by Kumanano and illustrated by 029. This series is produced by Japanese animation studio EMT Squared. Hisashi Ishii and Yuu Nobuta are series directors. This review will have spoilers. Reprinted from Pop Culture Maniacs and…

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#Antique Bakery #Ascendance of a Bookworm #Bodacious Space Pirates #child labor #children #Do It Yourself!! #food #I&039;ve Been Killing Slimes #Ippon Again! #isekai #iyashikei #Kaguya-sama: Love Is War #Komi Can&039;t Communicate #Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear #Laid-Back Camp #Management of a Novice Alchemist #Marvel&039;s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #Otherside Picnic #Pop Culture Maniacs #Princess Principal #prisons #religion #restorative justice #retributive justice #RWBY #slice-of-life #Star Wars: The Bad Batch #The Aquatope on White Sand #The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady #Tokyo Mew Mew New

[chthonicbeekeeper]

Kim Jae-wook and Ju Ji-hoon in Antique (2008)

#i enjoyed their interactions so much #antique #kim jae wook #kim jaewook #ju ji hoon #ju jihoon #antique bakery

[tralalalalalalalalala]

#antique bakery

[theyaoishelf]

Welcome to our latest episode! This month, we're covering a podcast favorite: Antique Bakery by Fumi Yoshinaga! 

#bl podcast #the yaoi shelf #theyaoishelf #yaoi #yaoi podcast #boy's love #fandom #lgbtq #bl content creators #yaoi content creators #antique bakery #antique bakery anime #antique bakery manga #antique bakery- fumi yoshinaga #fumi yoshinaga #Youtube

[asiandramabuzz]

Antique Bakery (서양골동양과자점 앤티크)

Starring Joo Ji Hoon as Kim Jin Hyuk, Kim Jae Wook as Min Sun Woo, Yoo Ah In as Yang Ki Beom, Choi Ji Ho As Nam Soo Young

Country: South Korea

Release Year: 2008

#k-drama #antique bakery #서양골동양과자점 앤티크 #joo ji hoon #kim jin hyuk #kim jae wook #min sun woo #yoo ah in #yang ki beom #choi ji ho #nam soo young

[gloris-stuffs]

2017 fotografías para entrevista de cierre por serie VOICE primera temporada.

#kim jae wook #kim jaeuck #her private life #kdrama #instagram #crazy love #kactor #antique bakery #walrus #motaegoo #netflix #the guest #mo tae gu #death’s game

[vex-verlain]

New Fic Alert!

Please consider giving my anonymous revealed gifters some love!  (These are gifts I received  through the 2023 Hurt/Comfort Exchange and the 2023 Sakura Exchange.)

If any of the ships below strike your fancy, please send some love via kudos and/or comments!

Below the cut, you will find…

3:10 to Yuma (2007): Dan Evans/Ben Wade Antique Bakery (anime/manga): Ono Yuusuke/Tachibana Keiichirou Jurassic Park (movie series): Billy Brennan/Alan Grant

Trust by Trifoliate-Undergrowth

Fandom: 3:10 to Yuma (2007) Pairing: Dan Evans/Ben Wade Rating: Mature (no archive warnings apply) Word Count: 2,560 Summary: Ben and Dan get to know each other a little better in the bridal suite.

today, of all days by redgear

Fandom: Antique Bakery (anime/manga) Pairing: Ono Yuusuke/Tachibana Keiichirou Rating: Explicit (no archive warnings apply) Word Count: 2,917 Summary: Ono and Tachibana go out for drinks after Honma's wedding.

More Than Words by Cerylid

Fandom: Jurassic Park (movie series) Pairing: Billy Brennan/Alan Grant Rating: Teen & Up (no archive warnings apply) Word Count: 1,975 Summary: After the helicopter rescue from Isla Sorna, Billy wakes up in a unknown hospital, confused and alone, and knowing nothing he could ever say would change the past.

I will try to remember to update this with author names/links once they are revealed.

#fic written for me #vex text: fangirl edition #this is a vex original post #fic recs #3:10 to yuma #antique bakery #jurassic park

[toastinthegrass]

Can`t you just stay? Why? There`s no reason...

#Antique #Antique 2008 #서양골동양과자점 앤티크 #ju ji hoon #kim jae wook #kdrama 2008 #antique bakery

[latenightcoffeeandart]

#vintage #poetry #books #antique finds #antique bakery #circa 1886 #thrift find