tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970063565985184238.post4823369063885544149..comments2024-02-10T00:22:59.121-08:00Comments on Yuri no Boke 百合のボケ 〜百合が好きだ〜: Manga Review: Love My LifeKatherine Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209832803059188448noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970063565985184238.post-50990967606092098062011-04-09T22:37:36.070-07:002011-04-09T22:37:36.070-07:00@Code537- "but we're all more than willin...@Code537- "but we're all more than willing to forgive for various reasons. Maybe it's because we're desparate for gay content/entertainment or maybe simply watching the "lives of others" in the lesbian context pinched our hearts ever so slightly...." <- I agree, although paradoxically, people are often critical of gay content/entertainment for the same reasons. ("There aren't enough representations of people who share my sexual identity, and visibility counts. Does this [insert entertainment medium of choice] get it right?")<br /><br />I didn't know about Butterfly. Now it's on my radar- thanks! :-)<br /><br />@Rakki- Indigo Blue is great also. I liked how richly the characters were developed, and I thought the exploration of Rutsu as a writer (how her life affected her writing, and vice versa) was an interesting way to frame the plot. (Especially since Yamaji has explored similar themes in Free Soul and Sweet Lovin' Baby.)<br /><br />I don't know what she's working on right now. Her <a rel="nofollow">profile</a> on the website for Feel Young magazine (where she's done most of her work) shows that she put out a new non-yuri ballet-themed romance titled "鳥のように飛べるまで", or "To Fly Like A Bird", on 11/08/2010.Katherine Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209832803059188448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970063565985184238.post-43219383123938875902011-04-09T06:51:05.959-07:002011-04-09T06:51:05.959-07:00Yay Yamaji Ebine!!! Love my Life is amazing, spot ...Yay Yamaji Ebine!!! Love my Life is amazing, spot on review. The first of her works I read was Indigo Blue so it has a special place in my heart; what are you thoughts on it? I like that her characters aren't easily stereotyped; butch/femme, etc...they're just two women...I LOVE her art style. Minimal like Kiriko Nananan but still more expressive. Great proportions, use of negative space... Do you know if she has any current projects?Rakkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07884779416151268058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970063565985184238.post-2340982775468213312011-04-08T22:40:40.029-07:002011-04-08T22:40:40.029-07:00I think it's been a long time since we had any...I think it's been a long time since we had any decent lesbian films! This is my first Japanese lesbian film...I shouldn't even ask for recommendations after seeing your comment.<br /><br />They all have their "flaws" like Butterfly, Imagine Me & You, I Can't Think Straight, The World Unseen, and Spider Lillies, but we're all more than willing to forgive for various reasons. Maybe it's because we're desparate for gay content/entertainment or maybe simply watching the "lives of others" in the lesbian context pinched our hearts ever so slightly....Code537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970063565985184238.post-42350292513976658472011-04-06T19:08:14.982-07:002011-04-06T19:08:14.982-07:00@Code537- The manga is definitely better, but I st...@Code537- The manga is definitely better, but I still thought the movie was sweet. (Better simply on its merits as a cute, romantic movie than on its merits as an adaptation, imho. It's the only non-terrible live Japanese lesbian movie I've seen, to boot.)<br /><br />I agree about Ichiko's actress being the weakest- but I really liked the actress for Eri. ^__^ (I thought the other actors fit their roles well too.) And I thought the actresses playing Ichiko and Eri had nice chemistry.<br /><br />The running scene was pretty special...but I still thought that the ending was cute too.Katherine Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209832803059188448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970063565985184238.post-10876858424037489672011-04-05T20:58:05.265-07:002011-04-05T20:58:05.265-07:00After I saw this author/title mentioned in your sl...After I saw this author/title mentioned in your slide, I was looking to add the manga to my reading list. Luckily, my friend had the live action film and I ended up watching the film (w/ subtitles) last weekend before reading the manga.<br /><br />What did you think of the film in terms of it's adaption and character development compared to the manga?<br /><br />I personally find Japanese acting a bit awkward to watch. I cannot tell if it is the culture and therefore, I might have missed a lot of mannerism and gestures or subtleties. The actress for Ichiko was the least impressive. Again, it could be due to the director's interpretation...sometimes she would just stare off screen but not be in a dream-like state. That just makes her look like a live action version of Osaka from Azumanga Daioh.<br /><br />I did enjoy the ending...even the five minutes of real time running scene from Ichiko. The whole time I thought, oh, no, a car is gonna hit her, oh, no...they're gonna kill off another lesbian...<br /><br />I hope that I might enjoy the manga more...I think I will after reading your review. Thanks!Code537noreply@blogger.com