There are certain redeeming qualities to the show that I think deserves mention.Ī) Ethnic representation: It isn't often to see America being represented by a Latino, to see prominent cast members from Russia,ī) Proper treatment of women: Women are not objectified with melon boobs without any form of agency at all.
I am going to do my best to be entirely unbiased. So when I was drawn into the hype that YOI offers a compelling storyline which extends beyond cheap queerbaiting and homo-fanservice, I was intrigued to say the least.
I write this as a gay adult man who's actually interested in proper M/M romantic representation and as someone who's jaded of queerbaiting and stereotypical heteronormative gay relationships in the shounen-ai genre.
