Review of Junjo Romantica

Junjou Romantica is a solid 2/10. I enjoy a good BL story just as much as the next person. However, this one crossed the line. The story was distracting and stupid. While the character’s chin’s could stab someone’s eye out. Throughout the story we follow two couples and they seem decent enough. But after watching the whole show I could only come out with one thought, “Wow. That was toxic.” The plot centred around and “uke and seme”. There wasn’t anything else to it. And non-con and dubious consent were common place. Not to mention the age gaps! The whole anime didn’t feel like itcould happen in real life. And it definitely didn’t feel like an LGBTQ+ member wrote it. It felt fake and forced.
To break it down...
The characters: They had no actual chemistry. It was more-or-less, “You’re a cute guy and I’m gay! Let’s date.” The interactions felt forced almost like they were strangers, not lovers. While the other couple felt like they couldn’t speak. And when they magically did, it was always the “uke”s fault because he wasn’t strong enough.
The Story: It was obviously made the please girls. It wasn’t meant to watch and enjoy by LGBTQ+ people. (To be enjoyed by that group of people, the show normally has to say “Yes, this couple is homosexual. Your point?” It’s normally nonchalant about it. No. THIS IS GAY.) The characters made up no matter what and were pushed together and kept together for random reasons.
The Art: It was basic yaoi art. Nothing much else to say. Their hands were too big and their chins were hazardous.

Good parts: Though not many, this anime did a good job at keep your interest. I always wondered what stupid problem these couples were gonna get themselves into.

I don’t recommend this if you want a good BL, it’ll only upset you. It was good for its time but nowadays? There are so many better options.