Dead or alive
I liked this so much. The art is unique, THE BODY HAIR, the normal dicks (Callahan is big but not like a two liter of coke or anything, and uncircumcised!), the vibrant side characters, the “is he or isn’t he” with Johnny for the whole story. It’s very unique in terms of yaoi and it felt like the perfect length, and the epilogue was very satisfying. I love their sweet but spicy domesticity - the affection is real, but they also compliment each other and keep each other on their toes. Calahan could not be more DADDY and I love that Johnny, for all his innocent looks, is a tough, capable cookie who reeeeally wants to climb Calahan like a rugged tree. At first I wished it was color but I actually think b&w works so well here. It lets the art have a rough, atmospheric feel that contributes a lot to the story. I could’ve done without the attempted rape scene, but given the situation it’s not like it’s unrealistic, and Johnny took down that Lurch-looking motherfucker all by himself. Most importantly it WAS NOT between the main characters. The first encounter was definitely dub-con but everything after that is consensual and almost always initiated by Johnny.
Better Late Than Never
Super hot actually. Consensual, uncensored, and SWITCH!!! I love how Dom was still beefy, he had a tummy. The dialogue is ridiculous to the point of hilarity. BROGURT.
Virginal Anus and Golden Finger
Not a favorite but I gotta respect the ONE MONTH of slow prep and waiting for enthusiastic consent.
Forget Cleaning!!
Eh? Uncensored dick but that’s the best part.
The Crows Marriage
I thought this was adorable but I also kept getting distracted wondering about Nagi’s age. It’s complicated bc he’s almost certainly about 10 years younger than Rio, plus the cousins thing, but it was also extremely respectful and fully consensual… soooo… I really don’t know how to rate it.
Kokuhaku Shitekita Yatsu no Seiheki ha
Okay this is great except for my perpetual pet peeve of USE LUBE and PREP THE POOR MAN. Morinaga was precious and I love how Kirryu was all in from the start.
A Grand Ambition