Oricon (in Japanese). May 23, 2022. Archived from the original on December 27, 2022 . Retrieved December 20, 2022. ihr HertZ 2021年5月号"[ ihr Hertz May 2021 issue]. Taiyoh Tosho (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 24, 2022 . Retrieved December 20, 2022. ihr HertZ 2020年3月号"[ ihr Hertz March 2020 issue]. Taiyoh Tosho (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 24, 2022 . Retrieved December 20, 2022. Kouhei Takeda and Tatsunari Kimura, behind-the-scenes footage of the program to be available for streaming; never-before-seen heart-warming and cute off-shoots too]. Oricon (in Japanese). June 20, 2022. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022 . Retrieved December 20, 2022.

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While eating, Nozue sees the television report on a trending pancake shop. Considering whether he is too old for what he likes, Nozue then dismisses the idea of finding a girlfriend as too much trouble. At work, Nozue is greeted by multiple colleagues. Returning good morning to Togawa, then hearing Chief Kirishima had said to drop by before going home yesterday, Nozue had forgotten. Where Nozue means to give Kirishima a ring, Togawa comments on the office rumor concerning a promotion. a b c "ドラマCD オールドファッションカップケーキ"[Drama CD: Old-Fashioned Cupcake]. B's Garden (in Japanese). Taiyoh Tosho. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022 . Retrieved December 20, 2022. I also love the fact that it followed the manga closely and didn't sway too much since the original material is already so well fleshed out and they translated it to screen very well. Just a more personal slant, but as a trans person, I actually read the main character as trans. He regularly expresses desire to have grown up as a woman, and multiple times starts thoughts with "If I were a woman..." This lead me to read this story as an older person, who has accepted that they will never actually transition, gets to live out some of the aspects of girlhood they have always wanted. I understand that this was probably not the author's intent, but it made the story that much sweeter to me.

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Famous scenes from the drama Old-Fashioned Cupcake are shown aplenty in the release of the theme song's music video]. Natalie (in Japanese). July 5, 2022. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022 . Retrieved December 20, 2022. As Nozue and Togawa continue their relationship, Nozue realizes he is afraid of criticism from their peers. After Kakitani, Nozue's friend and co-worker, nearly figures out their relationship, Nozue suggests to Togawa that they put some distance between each other, causing Togawa to become upset. After spending some time apart, Nozue confesses to Kakitani and Kirishima about his relationship with Togawa. Kirishima has Togawa bring Nozue home, allowing them to make up. At the same time, Togawa announces that he is transferring jobs so that he can grow in his career and eventually be on equal standing with Nozue. A few days later, Kirishima encourages Nozue to pursue what is important to him, and Nozue accepts the new changes in his relationships. ihr HertZ 2019年3月号"[ ihr Hertz March 2019 issue]. Taiyoh Tosho (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 25, 2022 . Retrieved December 20, 2022. Natalie (in Japanese). December 13, 2020. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022 . Retrieved December 20, 2022. Old-Fashioned Cupcake ( Japanese: オールドファッションカップケーキ, Hepburn: Ōrudo Fasshon Kappukēki ) is a Japanese manga series by Sagan Sagan. It has been serialized in the yaoi manga magazine ihr Hertz since January 31, 2019. A live-action television drama adaptation was broadcast from June 13, 2022, to July 4, 2022.

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The characters were also a big draw for me. The main character consistently plays on his age, but rather than it being "I'm too old to be embarrassed about these things," it's "Oh my god this is so embarrassing I'm too old to be doing this," which creates a really fun energy. His loud, difficult characteristics play well off of the love interest's more subdued personality. Their dialogue also works very well together. In an office conversation about Nozue, workers discuss how Kanda from accounting has been following him around again.Mentioned by Kirishima as having invited Nozue to a mixer. It is commented by Togawa that Kakitani is taking Nozue's recent projects where he does not want to do them. Kouhei Takeda and Tatsunari Kimura's Old-Fashioned Cupcake full press report]. Fuji TV View! (in Japanese). Fuji TV. June 13, 2022. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023 . Retrieved December 20, 2022. Nozue feels he has reached a point in his life where there is no point of progressing further, as he continues to turn down chances to advance in both his professional and personal lives. He confides this in his 29-year-old subordinate, Togawa, and jokes about being a young girl to feel the excitement of life again. Togawa unexpectedly takes him to a diner, where he has his first experience eating a pancake. Nozue learns he can still have new experiences at his age, while Togawa shares that he has respected him ever since he encouraged him to be positive during his job interview. This is a basic slow-burn romance between a middle-aged man and his work subordinate. The romance progresses slowly, but the plot never feels slow -- the actual events of the story are well paced and fall into line with the heightening tension. It feels good, it has a satisfying ending, it's just overall nice. While the plot isn't necessarily stunning, it's pretty good.

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But, the fact that a romance aspect is added onto this beautiful life lesson that is presented throughout the series, makes the show all the more worthwhile. Togawa has liked Nozue for so long and seeing their relationship finally start to blossom made my heart flutter ten times over. Those two are so freakin cute together and they understand and complete one another and it’s nice to know that they have each other to experience all that life has to offer together moving forward. BL Award 2021 Best コミック". Chil-Chil (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 24, 2022 . Retrieved December 20, 2022. Soon to be approaching his 40s, 39-year-old Nozue feels his life is at a standstill, and because of his age, he feels he is at a point where he cannot take risks and change his life. As such, he continues to decline promotions at his job and romantic advances from other women. In an attempt to inspire him to move forward, Nozue's 29-year-old subordinate, Togawa, begins taking him to restaurants frequented by women, giving him new first-time experiences at his age. As the two spend more time together on what Togawa has called their "anti-aging experiment", Nozue becomes closer to Togawa while wondering why he is insistent on making him happy. Nozue grows fond of him, but he becomes unsure due to their gender, difference in age, and social standing. One day, Togawa confesses to Nozue that he has loved him ever since he inspired him to have a positive outlook towards life during his job interview. After reflecting, Nozue comes to accept his feelings for Togawa and the two become a couple.With just 5 short episodes, this show manages to tell a fulfilling story with memorable characters, beautiful cinematography, and a magnificent score to go along. Japanese BL's always hit different for me and this one definitely is one of my favorites that I have seen!

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Old-Fashioned Cupcake]. B's Garden (in Japanese). Taiyoh Tosho. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022 . Retrieved December 20, 2022. Old-Fashioned Cupcake]. Fuji TV (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 24, 2022 . Retrieved December 24, 2022. Characters [ edit ] Nozue ( 野末) Voiced by: Kazuyuki Okitsu (drama CD); [2] Portrayed by: Kouhei Takeda [1] Nozue is a 39-year-old man with a "healing" personality who is approaching his 40s. [3] Togawa ( 外川) Voiced by: Yōhei Azakami (drama CD); [2] Portrayed by: Tatsunari Kimura [ ja] [1] Togawa is a 29-year-old man who works as a subordinate under Nozue. [3] He is described as reliable and a tsundere. [3] Media [ edit ] Manga [ edit ]So many people in this world like Nozue get to a certain age where they feel like it is too late to do what they want with their lives and this show essentially reminds you that is never too late to pursue what you want to do, try something new, and have some fun while you are at it. Old-Fashioned Cupcake]. Fuji TV (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 13, 2022 . Retrieved December 20, 2022.