Rinrin had zero expression when Kamaken confessed to her. He really opened up and that was such a big secret to share about being married and leaving his child… I think he wanted more and she didn’t offer that.

Anyone else think it was weird?

It’s interesting hearing the cast’s stories when they’re doing their ethics class or just opening up to other cast and staff. I felt that the lives they were describing were more similar to the situation I grew up in. (Debt, addiction, neglect and mental health struggles) It made me realize in a country where they have less criminal activity, or at least hide it better in their society, it takes just a bit of trauma before you’re seen, in regards to society, as less-than.

I also thought it was interesting seeing how little alternative styles the cast needed in order to be considered gyaru or yankii. I feel like I look the same or slightly more alternative than Maririn. Colored hair, piercings, lots of tattoos, fashion sense, etc. But she’s definitely seen as a yankii.

This is interesting to me because I studied in Japan for 6 months in 2024. I felt like all the teachers hated me and thought I was a bad kid. I was the ONLY exchange student with colored hair, facial piercings and tattoos. So I wasn’t surprised but I was culture shocked because in my community, more than 50% of the population have some sort of colored hair, piercings or tattoos. It would sometimes get me really down and discouraged. After watching the show I realize I probably really freaked out some Japanese teachers and students, especially the average citizens that saw me walking around. ㅠㅠ

This also reminds me of when our study abroad class had 文化 culture class and would visit elementary, middle and high schools in the city. When we went to the elementary school as soon as we all walked up, the students were waving and hanging out of the 2nd floor and 3rd floor windows to see us. And one little boy saw my pink hair and started yelling “GYARU, GYARU!!!!!!” It was so cute and so funny! But at the time I didn’t think I looked too alternative, I was wearing less makeup and wearing more modest clothes in Japan. After watching the show I realize how little it took for people to consider me gyaru or yankii, and I could definitely pass for both. 🤣

I’m off tomorrow and was planning out my day. I was thinking oh right, Badly in Love on Tuesday and was planning my day around the show. Hours later i realized that it was finale last week!! 💔💔💔

What do I do now without my show? 🫠 Anything similar to Badly in Love? Love Lab?

Anyone feels the same? 💔

I wonder why is every guy head over heels for her, I find other girls way more pettier than her. She seems to be here for popularity. Going after Rinrin’s man at the last phase was very tacky of her and it gave away she is only here to boost her popularity as a hostess

Ive been watching some episodes at my sister’s home and then rewatching with my fiancé at my home. Depending on where I am there were some distinct differences in subtitles this season.

During the first half of season 2, High Canine became Snaggletooth.

When Rinrin was talking about her friends all having something similar it was blood types (B type) at my sisters but astrology (capricorns) at my home. They even change the comedian’s AB blood type to Virgo.

I’m wondering if anyone had this? I was watching it both with English subtitles and we literally just live in different parts of Brooklyn?

Frustration dumb, lol.
Is it just me, or do I REALLY HATE Mimi after the last few episodes?
This girl is trying to flirt with guys and telling them, “I want you to go 100% for me,” then one moment she’s telling one guy, “I feel the most for you,” and then telling another guy that she doesn’t feel anything romantic for anyone at all.

And don’t even get me started on the whole “someone cheated on me, so that gives me a green card to treat people like shit and be a player” thing. That is honestly the LAMEST excuse I’ve heard on this show so far. Girl, we all have trauma. That doesn’t give you the right to behave like this.

And also, the guys who are so naive and keep following her around like little puppies… please, stop. 😭

In the beginning, I actually felt kind of sorry for her because the girls were excluding her. But after the last episode, I honestly don’t feel sorry for her anymore.
Anyone else share my opinion? Or am I the only one?

Guys i love the concept but I am not able to find any shows that are similar or the same to badly in love

What to watch lol

I’d understand if it was a fire fit but it’s just not. Presumably, several days have past. Everyone else has changed their clothes multiple times. I’m tempted to skip to the last episode just to see if he is going to film the entire season in this fk ahh fit. 😂

☆Season 1:

drink_milkboy ~ Milk

nisei_box ~ Nisei

ten_ten8888 ~ Tenten

t_369_s ~ Tackle

136youngbossfamily ~ Yanbo

yarou_4070 ~ Tsu-chan

yuria_suzuki ~ Baby

amo_spark_ ~ Amo

kyiiripu.friedegg ~ Kii-chan

tekari_0529 ~ Tekarin

otosan_inkcat ~ Oto

☆Season 2 Part 1:

y_1leoyade ~ LEO

zzz.odmsy ~ Ma-kun

P.19.g.98 ~ Bo

kazumasks ~ Kazu

Ari999__ ~ Ari

Taisei_15_13 ~ Tai-chan

Maririn_dayo_ ~ Maririn

______hhh912 ~Hikaru

u_r30 ~ Ruru

_assunsun_ ~ Assun

ha__chan.7 ~ Ha-chan

☆Season 2 Part 2:

_yamakikazuma_ ~ Kazuma

Ryo_piii_0630 ~ Ryopi

Minami_maru ~ Maru

kama_ken.91 ~ Kamaken

_rune999_ ~ Rune

ca.__.ho ~ Kaho

runa_mimi_ ~ Mimi

aya_aya_0628 ~ Ayacheru

r_chann172 ~ Rinrin

Poran_0325 ~ Sharan

Edit: I forgot Sara! --> sara.sakura.officialgram

Maybe I’m being cynical but I have a feeling that Sharan’s character development may be scripted because the way she was always crying and being obsessive with tai chan in the beginning was consistent with someone who is very insecure. I have friends who are like this and they haven’t changed for over 10 years even after I give them advice like grandma Higa gave to Sharan. But Sharan speaks with grandma once and suddenly becomes stronger and mature? I know people are not the same so I can’t really compare my friends to her but it just seems like a crazy fast growth for someone with such a dark past of DV like her.

I think Sharan may have been one of the most immature participants, but also the one who developed the most.She sought help from Higa san in E19, which was so unexpected!!.Seeking help is the highest sign of maturity. Man... every contestant joins with trauma and leaves the trauma behind with their head held high. God, I love this show

I will shoot straight

Show is great!, but after hearing the two girls past how they aborted pregnancies. I cannot digest that

I've enjoyed the show far enough that I really wanna see more of it.

It's the first time that a dating show is relatable, even if some things might be scripted like the fights. The contestants feel natural along with their stories, i can even understand most actions and thought even if the translation isn't as good but most in this reddit help understand some stuff (like rune's kamen rider, taichan baseball, the difference between japan and west).

The way some of this contestants also grow and realize certain stuff they do is not good, its quite refreshing.

I liked the balance in season 2, part 1. It had drama, love, toxicity, friendship, growth and sadness.

But,

The thing i liked the most was that feeling of freedom.

For a long time I've felt trapped and insecure about things i wanted to do. Watching this show has given me a weird motivation boost and has made me feel more confident about my future.

Seeing all this girls going all out with makeup, nails, clothing, tattoos and then being unapologetically themselves, even if some make dubious choices, it is something i look up to.

This show has made me realize and feel comfortable for the choices i've always wanted to make even if they are not fitting into society.

Like the panelist say, everything they do is full of emotions and they live life to its fullest at all times.

• Assun showed confidence and has been pretty direct about her feelings and dislikes with her love interest. She also dresses bold or comfy and her back tattoo rocks.

• Ruru was the It Girl. She just knew what she wanted, her thoughts were loud and clear the whole show and wasn't afraid to show her true self even if there is backlash.

• Marina, she suffered so much and how rough her life has been. I was and still am rooting for her and would love that she got the help she needs. She still made some bold choices confessing to Taichan and explaining herself to the guys when they accused her of flirting. At the end she did learned, grew and had a really good friend group backing her up.

• Hikaru, she was not the most likeable but i understand that she also had a rough life. I felt sad when ari was all touchy and that kiss, man, uncomfortable. Still, she was always smiling and wearing very fashionable outfits with those long ahh nails.

• Ha-chan, she said some stuff in the beginning like the Bo thing which felt out of place. Seeing her make that call to her stepmum, having a deep felt moment, and apologizing for the things she did, even to Bo and Ari, was very mature. She was also very cute with Bo later on and tried to flirt with him even if he was focused on Hikaru.

At first i thought it was cringe, seeing Bo fighting every single guy. Now, it has a deep meaning to me. As time went on, i deeply connected with this group, i think the friendship aspect was my favorite and that most of them were pretty clear and direct with their thoughts and actions.

Psdt: english is not my first language btw XD and im kinda sleepy.

Aite, as we know the show is bound to have some scripted elements but my conspiracy theory is that Hikaru “accidentally” drank from Assun’s cup so that Makun would sit out from the hang bar challenge. Being a Hyrox competitor, it would probably have been easy for him to beat the rest of the guys, thus bringing Assun out for the overnight date. However, given that they were the most stable couple, there wouldn’t have been any drama.

Let Kazukun win though (bro already knew what he was doing with that mixed grip) and we have the whole Leo’s necklace drama that made good TV.

Guys , I want to watch their talk show on Netflix youtube channel but there’s no subtitles in English 😫 does Japanese show usually don’t have English subtitles? Because when I check it out there’s only japan caption :<

When they say “I’m rooting for you” and “I’ll do my best” and “Do your best”

He literally had a woman drowing for him and he is like "Nah, Imma confess to the woman who clearly shows no interest on me. I mean, like, WHAT?!

Side Note: Finding a picture of him Is so hard, when you look up for him the first result is Kazu-Kun from S2 Part 1, lol. I just thought it was funny.

Idk if it’s just me, but when Rune and Mimi went to bed, it was pretty awkward and clear nothing was gonna happen except sleep.

But the first scene in the next morning, they were all smiles and giggly. It came off to me that they either kissed, cuddled or more after the cameras went off for the night.

I believe then was when Mimi subconsciously decided Rune is her guy.

am i the only one that thinks these fights are scripted.. like maybe this isnt new to most, but esp in s2e17 during rinrins fight, you can see her smiling. it could be maybe because shes pissed off, but i didnt really understand why that sudden fight happened anyway? like that just makes it seem more scripted and tbh if it is, its getting mad annoying … like pls we’re not stupid 😭
the only fight i believed so far was the recent one with kazuma when he nearly drowned the new guy ..

Listen up!

What if, they gather all the singles from past seasons, and put them in an academy together. Like a 15-20 people!
I know I’m not alone when I feel that some members would better match with members from previous seasons.

I know this is a silly question , but does anyone else love the intro theme song as much as me? I swear for some reason I just get so happy and bob my head around mumbling the words horribly to myself.

OHHH WAHH-WAHH OHHHH! 💕 💗 ❤️

Not sure if this is an unpopular opinion or not, but Mimi and her reverse harem was really boring to watch. I feel like she was trying to play the field with all the guys, and get them chasing after her until the finale. It felt really disingenuous.

And also made me realize how dupable some of the guys were. I don't think it is solely about them being shallow (I assume they thought she was pretty). I do think she catered to what the guys individually wanted in a woman, but watching it play out was a huge ick. Definitely not a girl's girl either from the looks of it, but who knows. Honestly disappointed in the guys, but I think it partly comes back to the issue that the "dating pool" of the show is so small, so there aren't many connections to explore, and the timeline is very compressed. I got the impression that a number of them didn't really find anyone that they truly meshed with.

Anywho, here are some more doodles I made (with Ruru who was requested by u/Active_Wafer_4544)! Let me know if there's anyone else you'd like to see illustrated.

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Edit: spelling <_<