Theory of Love: review

Oh GMMTV, you really outdid yourself with this one. Possibly the most appropriate series I will ever review on a site called Tropes Are Life, this drama has it all when it comes to romantic cliches. Don’t let that scare you off though, because those cliches exist as a product of the nature of the characters, and are too believable for insult.  Fittingly titled, Theory … Continue reading Theory of Love: review

Less of an article, more of a letter:

I have some strangers to thank; Thai strangers. It’s no secret that Thai BL Series are among my favorite things to write about/watch. You don’t have to dig deep on this site to find the numerous reviews and positive rants I’ve done on them. What is less known, is what these dramas and their actors have done for my mental health during this insane year.  … Continue reading Less of an article, more of a letter:

Skip Beat: the Underrated Treasure of the Shoujo World

The casual anime fan (assuming one exists) is likely not to have watched Skip Beat. It’s probably something you’d come across on forums or while browsing Crunchy roll, but I haven’t met too many people who’ve seen it. This is not to say the series doesn’t have fans. In fact, it has enough of a following that, 18 years later, it is still being serialized … Continue reading Skip Beat: the Underrated Treasure of the Shoujo World