a interesting story…
I watched this while it was airing but just now getting around to reviewing it lol…I like the plot of the story and how connected the characters were even when they didn’t know it (had history prior to getting to actually know each other). A lot of people didn’t like this BL because of its age gap which is understandable. It was a very cute and funny story with some heartfelt moments (at times). I did think at some times Shin was pushing for more knowing that Minato was unsure or wasn’t ready. This did get annoying or repetitive at times. I feel like it was a lot of back and forth between the feelings and there was a lack of communication between the two of them. Other than that, the plot was good and the acting was great. I would like to see this ship in another series together since I think they work well together.The side couple was also cute but I can once again see why people wouldn’t like it (another age gap). Same as the main couple, there was a lack of communication from the older dude. A lot of back and forth which can get annoying or too much at times. But I enjoyed the series and hopefully I can finish the second season soon (been watching it since it was airing). Second season is definitely not to my liking compare to the first season.
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Are we there yet?
So this was not bad but not good either. Based on a manga I have not read, after a promising start it became boring very quickly as the plot started to go round and round in circles!I wouldn't have minded the repetitive plot of there was a semblance of character development!
And that is what I did not like at all, not one little bit!
Minato is supposed to be an adult who falls for Shin at first glance and that scares him since he is underage! Thereafter his behaviour is erratic: he either tries to be a responsible adult but fails miserably or is like a 18th century virgin who faints at the very thought of touching hands not to mention kiss or, god forbid!, more. At first it is funny and endearing but is becomes annoying as it is repeated many times!
Shin on the other hand is a high school senior who fell for Minato ten years previously. He behaves like a predator which in other worlds would be considered as harassment! But since Minato gives mixed signals, that behaviour is acceptable especially since he is a minor and therefore his stubbornness and adult attitude is considered cute and sweet?!? Actually i found him scary, hiding an iron, uncompromising will behind a cute smile and those dimples that are to die for!
They do not change from the first to the last episode: Shin forcing his way in and Minato blowing hot and cold!
The final problem, and the most important one in my book, was a total lack of chemistry between them!
There were some nice side characters; Shin's friend and sister were very supportive of him and quite a fun double act! Then there were two teachers: one seemed to be suffering from an early stages of alzheimer's while the other seemed like an alien from another planet, judging by their reactions. But they were more fun to watch than the two main leads!
Cinematography was ok. The production was of quality and there were some nice beach and night shots and the intro credits were good, cheerful though seen before (filmed with phone camera!).
Music was there, unremarkable!
I am sort of half sorry to have wasted my time on this but since the episodes are thankfully short(20min) it went by quickly!
This is one of those super hyped dramas that took nosedive after a few episodes and never recovered.
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Fluffy, fun, deep, but a little slow
I enjoyed this drama for a lot of reasons. The cinematography is beautiful, capturing scenes from a variety of angles and in nice lighting. The acting is really good and enjoyable, everyone was pretty formidable. Every episode was fun to watch and the story is an enjoyable length. The main issue I have with this drama is that nothing really happens until the very end. The two do flirt and touch each other in the first few episodes but it takes a really long time for the two to do more together. It is a little more fluffy than I expected.That being said, this drama is fun to watch and has a variety of themes and characters. The kiss at the end wasnt the most passionate and sexy, but it was full of love and built up feelings. I recommend everyone to watch this BL.
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fluffy but taboo romance
Sep 18, 2022Minato Coin Laundry is one of those controversial dramas I have finished. I think the age gap between the leads can be concerning. Like I understand what the writers have done by providing past contexts between the leads but it just won't do it for me.
I guess if you can turn a blind eye into this then you should be fine with watching this show. The drama itself is fluffy but we do have a very persistent lead, Shin, and another lead who can be going around in circles, Minato. During the whole time I felt some frustration towards the progress of the story due to some dragging of the plot. However, I guess the casts' acting really made everything bearable to the point where the plot holes became unnoticeable.
So this drama is for those who just want a quick fluff with a persuasive male lead and I guess a contrasting flustered-always-yet-clumsy male lead
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Minato Shouji Coin Laundry: A Soapy BL Drama with Heart, But Could Use Some Spin Cycle Improvement
Alright, let's dish about "Minato Shouji Coin Laundry"!So, this JAP BL series had been on my radar since it dropped back in 2022, but life kept getting in the way, you know how it is. But finally, I managed to binge-watch it, and boy, do I have some thoughts.
First things first, can we talk about the insane chemistry between the two leads? It's off the charts! And their acting? Top-notch, my friend. They really brought those characters to life.
Now, don't get me wrong, I was totally into this series for the first few episodes. I mean, with 12 episodes lined up, I was pumped. But then came Minato Akira's character arc, and let me tell you, I was left scratching my head. I mean, seriously, still pining after Sakuma senpai? Dude, get a grip! And don't even get me started on Shin still rooting for them after getting rejected. Come on, man!
And what's with Minato playing the whole "I'm in denial about my feelings for Shin" card? It's like, come on, buddy, we all see right through you! And props to Shin for being so understanding, but honestly, it got a bit annoying after a while.
So, I heard there's a Season 2, but I decided to pass after hearing some mixed reviews. Apparently, Minato's still up to his old tricks, and I just can't deal with that kind of drama, you know?
But hey, despite its flaws, I did enjoy watching the series, especially because of the ridiculously good-looking couple. But yeah, the execution and storyline could've been a bit tighter. Here's hoping they step up their game if they ever decide to do a Season 3!
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Really liked this show
The lead characters were greatIf you’ve watched Japanese bls before you know they aren’t as racy as the Thai bls are a bit more cuter and offbeat compared to the Korean bls.
They are just a good combination of funny goofy loving and romantic. All good light hearted love. Akira was a little off beat because he wasn’t comfortable with his feeling and used humor to repress what he truly feels. Shin was way more expressive with his emotions and what he wanted making for a good emotion back and forth between the leads. I’ve watched both season twice over and loved them both times. Would love to see a 3rd season where they are more finally more comfortable with their feeling and maybe even get married. Would like to see Kusakawa Takuya & Nishigaki Sho and Oku Tomoya in another show together
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A Japanese Bl series you don't want to miss
Minato Laundromat is interesting with no complications here or there the story moves sweetly and it's just its first episode but it's already trending. The drama is all about Minato and Shintaro. At the beginning it was Minato that seems to be chasing and flirting with shy Shintaro which was quite bold for me. At the end of the episode it's the other way round! Shintaro is now the bold one courting shy Minato! Though I guess ? ?? Minato brought it on himself you can't simply tell a hot blooded youth that you wished a hot guy could hold you and escape his "desires" as Shintaro puts it! I love ? this series and I hope ? that other episodes are like the first one.Edit: oh dear now Sensei Sakuma is back will Minato forget about his secret crush since high school? Well we will find out!
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Forcing yourself onto someone to make them love you? Protip! Don't.
If I could, I wouldn't give this series any at all stars in terms of the plot. So don't let the one star fool you—I personally find this series atrocious. If you don't agree, that's your opinion, and this is mine.I started watching this mostly for the cast, and I thought the premise seemed cute. But in the very first episode, I realised that I probably wasn't going to like this series. I do tend to give shows three episodes, though, to see if they improve before I can allow myself to drop it. This one didn't even after four episodes.
To start off, Shin has a very unhealthy crush on Akira and he's incredibly possessive, jealous, and even controlling- and he's just a high schooler. In Japan, people tend to have respect for their elders, even if they aren't *elders* but still older than them. Shin has no such respect for Akira and his boundaries and privacy, all he seems to care about is that he gets to start dating Akira, who does NOT want the same thing. And Akira has time and time again told him that it isn't happening because of their age difference, among other reasons. Despite this, Shin doesn't give up. Is that romantic? Some people seem to think it is, that Shin has a cute and even admirable determination. I completely disagree. Take a no for an answer, there are terms for that kind of behaviour especially when it gets into sexual territory. Do I doubt that Shin could go that far? I don't, and that's the issue with his entire character. Shin forces himself onto Akira several times, trying to kiss Akira despite having been told many times that Akira doesn't want to kiss Shin. How is that seen as romantic in any way whatsoever? I don't get it.
This is why I'm dropping Minato Shouji Coin Laundry. Coercion is not romantic, it's not attractive, and it's not a good premise for a TV show.
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Wholesome...
While Minato-san is often annoying to watch and scared of his feelings, the story is a wholesome one with some scenes which are bringing tears to your eyes or very fluffy feelings. For western cultures this seems a bit silly, but I guess in Japan this is more reality for denying yourself for whatever reasons and even just being gay is still hard. Also the "side couple" brings lot of enjoyments with an adult who is social akward by any standards which brings its own dynamic with his young would be lover.I won't spoil anything, so I'm just saying, they did a great job bringing this series to life. I hope after Season 2 there will be another one :)
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It's really enjoyable overall, except for some parts
I really like it for the 1st 7 episodes or so and it just dropped....I mainly love how fluffy and cute they are at beginning, esp when they are bickering and teasing each other. I especially love Shin's attitude. He seems to be way more mature than Minato despite the age gap!I'm glad eventually Minato sort things out and it all work out, but the drag makes me feel a bit frustrated at some point, honestly. I continued watching bcoz I wanna know the ending, which luckily didn't disappoint
I'll still say its worth the watch overall. I was really really happy for most part, just a bit draggy towards the end, which actually is so common in many dramas. Or maybe, im just impatient lol
Oh, I love the music, its so cute that I didn't skip the intro and actually enjoy watching. I also love the setting where we keep seeing ocean, makes me feel like im healing too. Makes me wonder how it feels like to stay in a town like that where the beach is clean. not overly commercialized, just locals hanging out, like big communal family. Must have been nice
Shuuu sensei is so cute!! Thats a brownie point as to why I keep on watching too
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regarding the adaptation
I was very interested in watching this, as I am a big fan of the original manga, and was curious on how they'll adapt a story that had 3 volumes when the show first aired. My guess was that they would either stretch the plot out or expand the story, and they went with the ladder, which can sometimes lead to the adaptation straying too much from the source material, or in this case, risking the possibility to include any future material in sequel seasons.While I haven't watched the second season yet, the first one managed to blend the original pieces and side stories wonderfully with the main plot, expanding the overall universe and characters in a way that doesn't ruin the story, but makes the fans of the manga feel like they received bunus content (if that makes sense).
What also helped the show keep that "Minato Shoji" feeling was the main cast's ability to perfectly portray our lead characters, as well as the editing and music that kept the summer nonchalant, slow life type of vibes.
Can't wait to watch season 2!!!
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This is going to make your heart flutter
This is cute and filled with a lot of emotions, with each episode they touch on topics of heartbreak, love, jealousy, self-love, friendship, and family, Now, I would recommend watching if you're looking for a Japanese bl that has that soft melodrama romance with some funny scenes in between filled with all sorts of emotions with a teen and an adult at the center of it all.The age cap is alright and pretty much valid from Minato's perspective, for reasons I will explain:
Majority of the show (mostly in the beginning cause this is still ongoing) Minato is very reluctant to show any emotions towards Shin regardless of how he feels when he's with him. Minato is more mature and an adult, who's outgrown his teens and is going through that self-acceptance stage in his life after overcoming his past. He's well aware that his actions will have repercussions he'll have to face and live with for the rest of his life and as such he is very cautious with the choices he makes.
(Take my word for it your going to fall in love with Shin's death stare) Shin is super charming yet aggressive at times and somewhat overly protective with his love for Minato-San. I do think Shin will at least wait another year before anything too serious he's still a high schooler after all. Minato-san is not overly dramatic but has super high gay panic with Shin that will make you smile at your computer screen like crazy.
The storyline is short and cute with sad moments here and there. We get to see both Shin and Minato's stories and Minato-san's past with his sensei. Shin's friendship with Asuka is super adorable and their bickering is not overbearing it's cute. Asuka is so precious we also get to see his side story too.
I think you should give it a watch, it's going to make your heart flutter, and who knows this might be the cutest Japanese bl you watch this year.
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