In “Love is a Poison,” Shiba Ryoma (Hama Shogo) is a lawyer on a mission to be the best of the best. While he thinks of himself as the Guardian of the Law, others secretly see him as the Ice Lord of Law.
Ryoma finds his match when he meets Haruto (Hyodo Katsumi), a cheeky and mysterious guy who seems to want to meddle with Ryoma’s life. Ryoma’s quest for success in the legal field finds an unexpected new challenge: romance!
Here are five reasons to start watching the wacky and totally fun J-BL “Love is a Poison.”
1. Ryoma’s relatable weirdness
Shiba Ryoma is the epitome of the saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover.”
On the surface, Ryoma is a righteous, no-nonsense lawyer with a bit of a superiority complex. He’s a tsundere who usually hides his true feelings, and he’s willing to put on a friendly act around others if it benefits him.
But, since Ryoma is the narrator, viewers get to hear his inner voice as well, and it’s usually totally different from the way he acts on the outside. On the inside, he’s really just a normal, relatable dude.
Beyond being a cutthroat lawyer who always wins, Ryoma is a guy who can be awkward and goofy. He also loves his plants, whom he treats like they’re his children. His quirks are what make him relatable and so fun to watch — you’ll never quite know what to expect from him, but it usually entails a good laugh.
2. The leads’ hilariously different personalities
What happens when a prickly ice prince and a bubbly ray of sunshine cross paths? Well, that’s pretty much the case with Ryoma and Haruto.
The stark contrast between Ryoma and Haruto is what makes their interactions all the more hilarious. Haruto is friendly, easygoing, and a true social butterfly. He’s always making Ryoma feel flustered and taking him by surprise. Though Ryoma is pretty good at hiding his true reactions, Haruto seems to see through Ryoma’s act.
3. The forced-to-be-roommates BL cliché
This one might be familiar to BL watchers, but just know the situation here is a bit different from what you might expect.
While the reason the two become roommates isn’t so amicable, Haruto quickly makes himself at home, from cooking dinner for Ryoma to walking around with barely any clothes on. Yes, you heard that right.
You’ll have to watch to find out what led to this cohabitation, but it really feels like they unknowingly became husbands overnight. Seeing the two fall into a routine and get comfortable with living together is so fun.
4. Its wildcard is the humor
Arguably, this show’s best quality is that it is hilarious without being tryhard. The combination of Ryoma’s personality, his internal dialogue, and the unexpected situations he gets into with Haruto make for funny moments that will often catch you off guard.
Sometimes the show’s humor is subtle, but it’ll give you a good giggle.
5. …and finally, there’s a little twist
What’s the deal with Haruto anyway? Besides the humor, law, and romance, there’s a little mystery too, and that mystery is named Haruto.
Along with finding a way to live with Ryoma, Haruto also proposes that they work together to solve cases. Ryoma can certainly sense that something might not be right, but he needs a partner who can do some investigating for his cases, since no one else is willing to work with the Ice Lord of Law. As you watch, you’ll see something is off about Haruto and his intentions to get close to Ryoma.
You can add a plot twist to the list of things this drama has!
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Asya’s a BL-biased Soompi writer with a love of K-pop and all types of Asian dramas. Some of her favorite shows are “Psychopath Diary,” “Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!,” “Light On Me,” “The Untamed,” “Go Go Squid!,” and “Cherry Magic!”
Currently watching: “Top Form,” “Something’s Not Right,” “Boys in Love,” “ThamePo,” and “The Next Prince.”
Looking forward to: “Sweetheart Service,” “Magic Lover,” “I’m the Most Beautiful Count,” “Love Carved in the Moonlight,” “Me and Thee,” and “The Love Matter.”
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