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Ah, I was so afraid to check the comment section. I thought it would ruin my reading experience all over again, but thankfully it didn't. Is it safe to say that I've finally found my kind of people here?
You know how it is when you find a literary masterpiece that genuinely resonates with you, only for some people to come along and spoil the fun by running their mouths with nothing but taboo remarks. I've learned that lesson the hard way.
One time, I mentioned that one of my favorite BL manga was Super Lovers. I know it's a controversial title and has been dragged through the mud countless times, but I still think it's a well-written story. Beyond the controversy, the manga has solid character development, consistent storytelling, a good balance of comedy and drama, psychological depth, and plenty of slice-of-life moments that make the characters feel real. Also can you blame me, it's my first bl manga and so it kinda leaves a big impact to me.
What frustrates me is that many people reduce the entire series to its taboo elements and never bother looking at the actual writing. Even the explicit scenes make sense within the context of the story and the characters' development. You don't have to like it, but dismissing the whole work because of a single aspect feels unfair.
I've read plenty of stories that use similar themes, and honestly, some of them handle those topics far worse. Meanwhile, there are also many trendy, bandwagon BL titles that receive endless praise despite having weaker plots, inconsistent characterization, and far less substance. At the end of the day, not every story is for everyone, but I wish more people would judge a work based on its overall quality rather than reducing it to a single controversial label.
Pls can someone pick this up