The monthly quest is really challenging for me because I don't feel like watching any romance anime, but good thing I'm into BL. hahah I mostly read BL manga or manhwa, but since some of them have an anime adaptation, it's high time I tick some of them from my to-watch list. Tagging 
First off is this movie produced by Blue Lynx in 2020. My fudanshi senpai introduced the manga version to me and informed me of the movie adaptation. I personally like the manga, so I gave the animated film a try. It's called Saezuru Tori wa Habatakanai: The Clouds Gather. The anime version is kind of R18, so watch out. hahaha
Photos are screenshots from the anime...
This movie is basically just a glimpse of the manga. If I'm not mistaken, it only covers less than 10 chapters, so I recommend actually reading it to enjoy it more. Anyway, let me tell you about it.
The main character, Yashiro is one of the leaders of the yakuza group called Shinsekai. Before becoming a member of the organized crime syndicate, he had his share of mishaps. His past made him into this sex-crazed masochist who has given up on love. The only person he has ever fallen in love with ended up with someone else, so he sought physical relationships with no strings attached.
Doumeki entered Yashiro's life as his bodyguard. He was a former cop who just got out of prison for beating his father half to death. What he witnessed that day made him physically and sexually challenged... much to Yashiro's dismay. (lol)
Yashiro made it a rule not to lay a hand on his subordinates, but he saw himself somehow drawn or attracted to Doumeki. He made advances here and there to which the other half-heartedly accepted (?). Well, he's not blatantly refusing him, but Doumeki is just someone who has a blunted affect.
Despite his being almost emotionless, Doumeki found himself oddly attracted to Yashiro that he vows to stay by his side... unfortunately, he is someone who will never be able to satisfy his boss. As their relationship progressed, they uncovered each other's dark pasts. How will their nightmarish past affect their present? It's for you to find out!
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I inserted a short trailer of the animated film above to give you a glimpse of the anime's atmosphere.
As a fan of the manga, I kind of enjoyed the film... but as I've mentioned earlier, it only covered the first few chapters... it's more on getting to know the main character's past and introducing the life they currently live. The art style and animation style are good that they give the story more depth and impact.
Despite it being kind of R-rated, the story is actually really interesting. It's dark and complicated unlike the usual fluffy BL romance stories I've watched and read. The manga actually still ongoing and I do have several chapters to catch up to. XD
Anyway, if you're interested in Yakuza-themed BL and Psychological Drama anime or manga, then this one's for you. I suggest you watch the movie first... then if it made you curious, proceed with them manga. You can start from around chapter 8 to continue. haha
Sorry if I talked more about the manga... it's because the anime is more or less just an introduction. I don't regret watching it, though. Giving life to the characters through animating them is such a plus! But really, read the manga! haha
I know BL isn't for everyone, but some plots in this genre are just too good to miss! This one may be R-rated, but if you focus on the story (especially the manga), you'll appreciate it.
Thanks for reading my post. See you around!!!
