Top 10 Yaoi Count Down!
Number 4
Well, you knew it had to make my list
sooner or later. Any true yaoi fan knows exactly what I'm referring too. How
could I possibly ignore Ayano Yamane's Finder Series (Faindaa no
Hyouteki)? Yes, she is also the creator of 'Crimson Spell', which is hugely
popular, and too many others to list, but it's Viewfinder I wish to discuss.
Viewfinder has broken purchases records everywhere. No matter the character
Ayano Yamane draws, it seems to become an instant success.
If there's a more ideal seme I'd like you to
point him out, or more submissive uke with attitude, let me know. Ms. Yamane
does a near perfect job with her two gorgeous leading men and a story that has
more twists and turns than a roller coaster.
Twenty-three year old Takaba Akihito
(blond) is a young freelance photographer who’s always looking for the next big
scoop. After he takes photographs of crime lord, Asami Ryuichi's business
dealings, Asami kidnaps and rapes him. Which is very typical of the seme/uke
relationship. Asami finds the photographer attractive and believes the abuse
will place him at an advantage-perhaps scare Takaba. But, of course, over time
he develops feelings for Takaba, and finds that he can't stay away from the
young man. Takaba claims he's revolted in yet he winds up falling for the crime
lord.
Fei Long, a rival Chinese boss, who blames
Asami for his father's death, takes an interest in Takaba, as well, and
believes he may have found a way to execute a little revenge on Asami. I won't
go any further because I'll spoil it. But I will say this manga series does
evolve, the plot does thicken and there is a grandiose ending, where true love
is finally given a voice.
Asami wasn't my favourite. Initially, his
character came across as aloof. Then over time his personality gradually
changed. He is kind and he does express genuine affection. If you expect the
man to just come out with the verbal romance, forget it. He isn't the type. But
he does compliment Takaba. This young man has a big mouth and unfortunately for
him it's the cause of most his woes in the beginning. Just as Asami, he changes
and you discover that underneath his tough guy attitude and image, he's nice
and even insecure.
The first installment with the
sadomasochism was kind of a turn-off. When I got past it, the story began to
take shape, and I found I was rather impressed. The manga series is really good,
and it does have heart with a secret thrown in. It's another long series,
so be prepared. I truly enjoyed Viewfinder, and I give it 5 flames
because the sex is explicit, the characters are outstandingly beautiful and the
plot was well thought out.
Happy Yaoi Hunting
Blak Rayne ^_^!!
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