I agree most with the review of Climantineace. But he found the relationship between Dan and Asuka problematic because of her former job as a schoolteacher and the large age difference. I would like to elaborate on this point.
Asuka was new to Dan and Ryosuke's school, when they were in the last year, class 3 of upper secondary school. Then Dan must be at least 17 years old. That year the 2 boys also received the letter with the admission as a trainee at the entertainment company. At school, there was no romantic relationship between Dan and Asuka at all.
Asuka did inspire Dan to follow his dream. She was his great inspiration.
Then, 4,5 years after that meeting, Asuka started working as a stay-at-home mom for 8loom. She is then 30 years old. I calculate that Dan is at least 21 years old. Maybe even 22 years. He is then of age.
In addition, it is Dan who was the first to express his feelings for Asuka. But both know well where the limit is. It doesn't go further than a hug and holding each other's hand before drawing the gold star in with your fingers. Because both know that if it continues, his career and that of 8loom is over. After 1 year of work and success, Asuka leaves. And they don't see each other again until 3 years later. Then there is no kiss. Dan is then 25 or 26 years old, Asuka is 34. I therefore do not see this relationship as problematic.
Other than that I was very pleasantly surprised by this series. I had thought that problems might arise in the form of a manager sabotaging Chainey or Chainey himself. But none of this. Everyone from the entertainment company is extremely positive about helping 8loom. The boys were also usually very respectful towards each other. Quarrels and mistakes were made. That was talked about and it worked out fine. The honesty and the many positive messages this series showed. Not only about self-confidence, happiness, but also about the lghbti community, it was a pleasure to watch. The songs were also good and catchy. And the ensemble playing, knowing that a number of very young boys under the age of 20 without acting experience participate, is of a high level. Especially in the last episode inf that came on stage where emotions ran high. Good forward. Like I was watching a real group that really cared about each other. It felt like they had really been together for a long time. Maybe they really slept there in that house? The mutual bond did not seem fake. Despite sometimes hoping that Dan and Asuka would show more romance (kiss!). Wasn't really necessary. Precisely the respectful attitude in which Asuka and Dan supported and valued each other positively. Was much more important and a joy to see. Plus, Dan's brooding looks were exciting enough :)
Asuka was new to Dan and Ryosuke's school, when they were in the last year, class 3 of upper secondary school. Then Dan must be at least 17 years old. That year the 2 boys also received the letter with the admission as a trainee at the entertainment company. At school, there was no romantic relationship between Dan and Asuka at all.
Asuka did inspire Dan to follow his dream. She was his great inspiration.
Then, 4,5 years after that meeting, Asuka started working as a stay-at-home mom for 8loom. She is then 30 years old. I calculate that Dan is at least 21 years old. Maybe even 22 years. He is then of age.
In addition, it is Dan who was the first to express his feelings for Asuka. But both know well where the limit is. It doesn't go further than a hug and holding each other's hand before drawing the gold star in with your fingers. Because both know that if it continues, his career and that of 8loom is over. After 1 year of work and success, Asuka leaves. And they don't see each other again until 3 years later. Then there is no kiss. Dan is then 25 or 26 years old, Asuka is 34. I therefore do not see this relationship as problematic.
Other than that I was very pleasantly surprised by this series. I had thought that problems might arise in the form of a manager sabotaging Chainey or Chainey himself. But none of this. Everyone from the entertainment company is extremely positive about helping 8loom. The boys were also usually very respectful towards each other. Quarrels and mistakes were made. That was talked about and it worked out fine. The honesty and the many positive messages this series showed. Not only about self-confidence, happiness, but also about the lghbti community, it was a pleasure to watch. The songs were also good and catchy. And the ensemble playing, knowing that a number of very young boys under the age of 20 without acting experience participate, is of a high level. Especially in the last episode inf that came on stage where emotions ran high. Good forward. Like I was watching a real group that really cared about each other. It felt like they had really been together for a long time. Maybe they really slept there in that house? The mutual bond did not seem fake. Despite sometimes hoping that Dan and Asuka would show more romance (kiss!). Wasn't really necessary. Precisely the respectful attitude in which Asuka and Dan supported and valued each other positively. Was much more important and a joy to see. Plus, Dan's brooding looks were exciting enough :)