I’m back for take three of this season’s guilty pleasure anime, DAKAICHI – I’m being harassed by the sexiest man of the year!! This week’s episode is full of even more scandalous sexual encounters between Japan’s two most sexiest men!

Plot

Filming of Mid-Afternoon Star is coming to a close, soon Junta and Takato will have to part ways. As the end date approaches, the pair grow closer.

Episode Highlights

Dark Aura: Whenever Takato is pissed a dark pulsing aura surrounds his body, despite him giving off his usual cheerful expression.

Kind of a Sore Spot: During an interview, all the reporters bombard Takato with questions about his recent fall from number 1 man women want to embrace to the number 2 spot, which as you’ll remember is a bit of a sore spot for the veteran actor.  

Holding Hands: Despite all his complaining Takato genuinely enjoyed working with Junta on the film. At the premiere he even held hands with the younger actor while watching the film even though he has spent most of the past few episodes trying to avoid intimacy with Junta. Baby steps…

After Credits Scene: There’s another scene after the end credits of Takato presenting Junta with the coveted Best Actor Award. After the award ceremony the pair adjourn to Takato’s apartment for a private celebration.

Themes & Trivia

Attack on Titan: Early on in the episode, they parody the iconic Colossal Titan scene from Attack on Titan, albeit on a much smaller scale. The music changes from the usual jazzy pop instrumentals to that of a full on choir as Junta stalks closer to Takato. His footfalls grow louder until he is finally upon his prey, peering menacingly over the seat as he looks down on Takato. It’s almost a shot for shot replay of any given Titan peeking over the wall scene from Attack on Titan. Junta even has steam coming from his mouth!

Secret Fan: The director of the film Takato and Junta are working on seems to know that there is more to their relationship than that of just co-stars. He never outright says anything, but he seems to be very supportive of their relationship, often giving Takato advice or commenting on their closeness.

Comments

This week’s episode saw a bit of a shift in the relationship between Junta and Takato. Yeah, Takato is still a big ol’ Tsun Bun, but, he is starting to warm to Junta and his insatiable sexual appetite. There were a lot more blushes from him this week and while he never outright says he enjoys sex with Junta he doesn’t push him away either.

Unlike the manga that just kind of bounced around from one loosely connected story to another, the anime is much more focused on Junta and Takato which gives the series a much more linear storyline and helps flesh out Junta and Takato’s characters a bit more. Though, I’m still salty about the PG-13 sex scenes… this is a BL either go big or go home! But, I will admit that the opening bus sex scene was definitely pretty steamy even without showing any of the naughty bits.

I Think I Love You

DAKAICHI – I’m being harrassed by the sexiest man of the year is a guilty pleasure plain and simple. The plot isn’t especially deep or thought provoking and the characters are the usual BL tropes, but, I can’t help but tune in each week. With all the heavy hitters this season, it’s nice to sit back, turn your brain off and watch something simple.  The no strings attached smut is also a bonus too… ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

I’ll be back next week with another DAKAICHI  review, but in the meantime, be sure to check out MANGA.TOKYO’s other amazing Fall 2018 reviews!!

NEXT TIME: Hug 4: I’ve Been Framed…

DAKAICHI -I’m Being Harassed By The Sexiest Man Of The Year-

Anime Info | Fall 2018 | Simulcast