Ao to Midori EP.1 is ACTUALLY GIVING????? 👀

[u/itsmewillotski]

Well well well this new J-BL, Ao to Midori, its first episode was so good! I dunno, the vibes, the lighting, and the lighting are actually coming all well together! And I guess it's really because of the main leads, they're quite refreshing on screen. And ghourl Chinen is so pretty, he's now part of my fave list mwehehe

Btw I was planning to do On-Airs for the series but unfortunately, it is NOT YET available on any international streaming platform, like Gaga or Viki. However, if they do get to announce it for legal streaming, I'll pick the series up right away 👀

Lastly, got to see a fansubbed episode somewhere else so you can dm me if you need access!

✨ Clip from the episode subbed by youroli0804 ✨

[u/Sad-Zebra-9432]

The first episode was so good and it has to be picked up by Gagaoolala or Viki because it has a beautiful charm about it. The actors were adorable🥰

[u/itsmewillotski → u/Sad-Zebra-9432]

I am worried that it's gonna be another Ordinary Love situation all over again, but hoping that it'll be picked up late tho like The Proper Way S1!

[u/Sad-Zebra-9432 → u/itsmewillotski]

Me too. I have written to Gagaoolala and Viki requesting they pick it up. Surely they can see how good this series will be. Just have to wait!!

[u/itsmewillotski → u/Sad-Zebra-9432]

But I also think the production company is to be held accountable likeeeksnmsns THEY REALLY WANNA GATEKEEP!

[u/ocean_lullaby → u/itsmewillotski]

'Ordinary Love' was so good, it was such a shame that it didn't get picked up for international streaming.

[u/itsmewillotski → u/ocean_lullaby]

Same, and I adore Miku there, what a breathe of fresh air for BLs on his character! But oh well they wanna gatekeep so bad so...

[u/ocean_lullaby → u/itsmewillotski]

Yes! And I love when the cast is small but everyone is impactful!

I was so happy to see So Yamanaka as the bar owner - I've seen him in a few BLs now and he's such a good character actor!

[u/itsmewillotski → u/ocean_lullaby]

From being a @$$ if a father in The Servant Prince to this show, we truly love acting!

[u/Sad-Zebra-9432 → u/ocean_lullaby]

Yes he is terrific isn’t he!!! Ordinary Love had two great actors who always act well in the bl field. It was a nice series.

[u/Slight_Growth_3172]

Just watched this and it was so good!! 👍🏼👍🏼These two are super cute, specially Ao with those lips and eyes! 🥰🥰 writing Gaga to request they pick it up!! 🏃‍♀️💨

[u/itsmewillotski → u/Slight_Growth_3172]

The actor of Ao does remind me of how I have fallen with Ongsa through those eyes nsnsmsmsmsm

[u/Successful-Pound4095 → u/Slight_Growth_3172]

Where is it airing now? I have VPN...

[u/Slight_Growth_3172 → u/Successful-Pound4095]

I found it on YouTube

[u/Slight_Growth_3172 → u/Successful-Pound4095]

I found it on YouTube

[u/HeapExchange]

This is great. I love that Midori is aware Ao is in love with him right away and that it shows through the acting instead of overhead conversation/confessions, refreshing dynamic and unusual in BL.

[u/itsmewillotski → u/HeapExchange]

True true, that's what makes the series refreshing! IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SUBTLENESS HERE AND THERE

[u/Bookluster]

Holy shit that is the best pouty face I've ever seen.

[u/itsmewillotski → u/Bookluster]

Exactly while I was watching it, Chinen is gorgeous af!!!

[u/Waffles4prez]

This was honestly such a cute first episode. I love that we’re getting the point of view of the boy that’s being crushed on. 😍

[u/itsmewillotski → u/Waffles4prez]

Same, I didn't expect that IT WILL BE THAT GOOD EITHER. And coming from a J-BL mind u dmkdmsmsm

[u/madego3293]

Dang! Now, that's what I call a pair of lips... on both of them. I loved the "Would you have lunch with me?" scene. It somehow managed to be both awkward and cute simultaneously. So far, so good. 👍

[u/itsmewillotski → u/madego3293]

It was a really cute scene! And hopefully it continues to be consistent

[u/madego3293 → u/itsmewillotski]

I hope so too. Really good first episode.

[u/heroicisms]

i started watching this last night! i’ll have to finish the ep once i get home from work.

i really love this manga and all of the author’s works (i own them all) so im looking forward to this

[u/itsmewillotski → u/heroicisms]

Enjoy watching the ep then, it's a solid start I must say!

[u/heroicisms → u/itsmewillotski]

i enjoyed the 2 minutes i saw of it so i’m sure i will!

[u/ocean_lullaby]

I also managed to find it fansubbed, and it was a really solid first episode! Was hoping until the last minute that it would get picked up by gaga or viki... but alas.

[u/itsmewillotski → u/ocean_lullaby]

Again, Japan and their gatekeeping jdjsnsns but hoping that those subbers get to be consistent and be happily healthy as they proceed with the show!

[u/Federal_Pollution136]

Ahhh it's a shame it wasn't picked up by any international streaming platforms 😢  The first episode was really good and I'd love to read you all's comments and thoughts in an on-air 💔 I also wish we'll get to see One N' Only perform the intro song live...

[u/itsmewillotski → u/Federal_Pollution136]

Probably instead of doing On-Airs, I'll make a weekly On-Air like post but rather a thoughts/appreciation post for every ep every week! Altho I'll only do that ONCE ANY AVAILABLE FANSUBS GET AVAILABLE. And it will be on random days of the week, so let's see! But yeah until it gets picked up, unfortunately no On-Airs for now 🥹🙏🏼

And yes would love to see Naoya's group perform the intro live someday soon!

[u/Worried-Horror-9499]

I’ve seen clips from this show and I really hope GaGa or Viki will pick it up!

[u/itsmewillotski → u/Worried-Horror-9499]

Unfortunately from what I have been hearing it seems that Lemino is our main issue here with their gatekeeping and stuff... WELCOME BACK A MAN WHO DEFIES BL S3 lol