Audience reviews
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Marza_Kawaii
Okey guys, I’m going to say MY personal opinion about this anime.
First of all, I think that this isn’t a boys love anime at all, I would put it as a shonen-ai anime or something like that (I don’t know if I’m mixing meanings, but for me, a shonen-ai is an anime where both male characters feel attracted to each other, but their relationships is no as a couple, just like kind of friends?) Well, THAT.
The story is good, but I think that it doesn’t finish closing. I don’t know if there is a manga, something tell me because for me, the end was a little hasty.
Last but no least, this serie reminded me to Mob Psycho, but gayer xd.
And that’s all. I recomend it only if you are looking for a ghost/spirit (science fiction) anime with a little shonen-ai and some slice of life. But if you want a…
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Honestly, as BL it would be one of the best. Unfortunately, the BL title is very undeserved.
There is some fan-service and innuendo, at best. Sure, the over all message is that love conquers all. But that's it. Sorry, I grew up on Naruto, and it's the 2020s. You gotta do better than that to call yourself bl. I'd rather be watching thai shows again, if after all these years this is still all anime can offer in terms of queer representation. It is just a small thing, but I would have loved to at least get actual confirmation of their relationship being of a romantic kind at the very end, and not your usual shonen relationship. This is like if I said bbc Sherlock is BL. And this fact, this cowardice, does taint the whole experience for me, sorry.
That being said, it was overall a well writte…
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i was so ready to hate on this, and after 4 chapters i was calling it "mob psycho if it was writed by a 15 YO that only consumes BL", but i kept watching because i was interested in the paranormal aspect of the series, and i'm glad i did, because i enjoyed the rest of this, but man , for context i've never seen nor i'm interested in watch a BL Anime, so i started watching this not knowing that, and i cringed at the fan fic/doujin level of dialogue this had, i was ready to call it, and leave it after one episode, but my sister told me, let's give it a try, maybe they tone down the next chapter, they didn't tone it down, by chapter 4 i was tired, that most of the dialogue between the main characters were mostly lines that read like double meanin jokes, but then chapter 5 came and it felt lik…
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If I had to sum this up in as many words in a review, I'd say that this anime is a pretty mediocre BL and a genuinely really good, possibly incredible if I want to be very generous, supernatural anime that I firmly might place as one of my favourites in the genre (not that there's too much competition in supernatural BL).
Where I went into the anime expecting something rather bad, after episode 1 and 2 being my roughly expected fare I was hugely surprised by the amount of care and writing that had gone into the story and characters aside from the male leads. The set up of the narrative is tidily executed, and the twist (though instantly noticed by some eagle eyed viewers) takes the story into an even more addicting spiral until the finale is over and you're sitting with twelve episodes v…
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It took me 3 weeks to finish this anime. To be honest, the begging was a little boring, but it starts to be good after the fourth episode.
Well, first of aff, I think that the supernatural powers could be better explained. At least for me, it was confusing to understand how they worked. I didn't read the manga, but it gets very clear for me how it was rushed. I wish it could had more episodes. The anime isn't focus on romance, but you know that a relationship exists between the principal characters, it's obvious that they don't see each other like just friends. So if you wanna see romance, I don't recomend this anime for you. Actually, the focus is on the supernatural events that happen in the roll of the story and the past of Mikado.
I really liked the animation, that is surprisingly…
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The Night Before the Tricornered Window Destiny was an extremely pleasant surprise. I am a big fan of BL anime, and went into this not expecting very much from the story or characters. A lot of BL anime are watered down yaoi, and tend to have a very weak story that mostly hinges upon angst between the main characters.
This show was an exception to that generalization. The story is refreshing and unique, centering on the occult and mediums and the powers they possess. The entire cast is well done and well-rounded, making the show as well as the ending feel fulfilling and worthwhile.
Yes, there are some BL moments, mostly in the beginning. And while the first episode really lays the BL on thick, the show and the main characters really are more about bonding and understanding each other's…
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The Night Beyond The Tricornered Window is an anime that left a sweet and sour aftertaste as I finished watching it.
I went into it without knowing what I would expect and left thinking that it is, possibly, to this day, one of the animes with the best plot I’ve ever had the honor to enjoy.
For those of you that are into psychology, trauma and everything in between, The Night Beyond The Tricornered Window is a masterful representation of what a “core trauma” is, and what a traumatic event can cause to a young mind that is still in the making.
It’s a journey that shows you what healing looks like, how ugly it can be, how some wounds never fade nor heal, and can possibly turn into what we would normally call “evil”.
Furthermore, this anime mixes an accurate scientific knowledge of human…
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Honestly probably gonna end up being one of my favorites and not cause it's a BL but even if it wasn't, story is genuinely interesting. The supernatural and horror elements blew me away like some parts actually were somewhat scary too, but I am also just a huge pussy so its not hard but still. Honestly did not expect the animation to be this good too, honestly I really love the plot and the mystery it unraveled. It did actually entertain me and does need more recognition because the characters are likeable. I loved Erica and her bodyguard like yassss serve girlboss. Honestly all the supernatural elements were so cool to see, I love this series but idk I want to see more but I'm gonna be totally honest, did not get like 1/4 of the shit that was happening but I will read the manga and see ho…
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My first impression of this anime was that it had to have originated as some sort of Mob Psycho 100 fanfiction. The similarities between Hiyakawa and the character of Reigen from Mob Psycho are what originally had me making this comparison. Character-design-wise, both Hiyakawa and Reigen have light-colored hair and wear gray-colored suits and both are professional “psychics,” though Reigen lacks the actual abilities Hiyakawa has. There was even a scene in The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window where another character criticizes Hiyakawa’s “fake” polished look, pointing out his cheap suit and haircut to belittle him. If I’m recalling correctly, a similar scene happened between Reigen and a side character in Mob Psycho.
Despite its similarities, The Night Beyond the Tricolored Window does…
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I am really surprised that this anime doesn't have a higher rating. I thought it will atleast be 7.12 or around that.
Where do I start? Well this anime reminded me a little of Ghost hunt, though Ghost Hunt gave me more enjoyment but that's what this anime reminded me of but in a different way, it feels like an original story and it didn't bore me like the Yakumo anime did mainly because of the characters in this story and not just the 2 Main characters.
CHARACTERS:-I gotta say, I love the arcs of all the characters. We have 2 main main characters while other 4 also get plenty of screen time with their own arcs and tie ins. Keita is absolutely my favourite!!! and I absolutely love what they did with Hiura Erika seriously love her whole thing so much!!
Rihito:At first, Rihito(The blonde…
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if you're looking for a sign to watch this show, here it is!
personally, i really liked the show. i gave it a watched since i heard it was BL and there isn't a lot of BL materials out there so i gotta at least try to see what this was all about.
i went into the show for the BL but i stayed for the plot and the characters. i was so invested with the show i managed to finished it in a day. ngl i was a lil "flustered", for a lack of better words, when they were a lil bit erotic with the exorcisms and stuff. but i got over it since I've seen much more cringed moments in other shows.
i didn't expect jump scares as well although i should've expected since this has a supernatural and ghost plotline and the jump scares got me most of the time haha. i loved every character especially erika-cha…
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Not gonna lie, i thought this is gonna be pure BL since its been recommendable recent in fujoshi community. But i think its kindddd offff fair but kindaaa off not. I will say this, its SUPER DUPER GAY in ONLY just in the beginning but it kinda slowly show that no, this is NOT BL.
If you watch for like 1st few episodes, yes this is about 2 men who just happen kinda look sexually exorcist some bad omen / spirits. I think THATS why it look like BL. Its kinda a waste and a bummer cuz imagine people watching this are not fujoshi, they'll be weirded out and quit watching this. I dont blame anyone who not fan of GAY SEXUALIZATION stop watching cuz i cant blame em for their preference duh. But the story behind itself actually interesting (i getit ppl think this kind of sixth sense/horror/cursed/g…
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Sankaku is a story about 2 individuals with some bl elements here and there. That what intrigued me at first, the bl tag, in the end it wasn’t a romance. But it was still a pleasant story with some problems
Story:
A horror bl ? Count me in ! That said the story is quite nice to follow but around the end we had pacing problems. Things were going too quick for their own good. We also had many flashbacks which made things hard to follow. The ghost stuff was also kinda difficult to understand in addition to flashbacks. The story was too complex for its own good. The end felt rushed because we had very little to catch up with the story after all of those flashbacks.
Art:
Damn that’s rough. The art is alright at the start but as the episodes continued the art was getting worse. It’s a shame b…
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Story/characters:
One disclaimer I will lay out from the get-go is this anime is in essence a yaoi series. If you are adamant about not watching such things then turn away. However, if you can look beyond that fact what you will get is an anime with a good storyline, gripping mystery and a level of character development that is not often seen in most conventional anime.
These great developments are not immediately apparent in the first few episodes though as the show goes out of its way to showcase its two main male lovers. To me that is not a bad thing (outside the crazy dialogue) but what I did find disturbing was the abusive relationship dynamics between this pairing. It makes for difficult viewing as it becomes abundantly clear early on that one of the men is a control freak who trea…
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I'm gonna say it - it's hardly a BL. It really doesn't feel like one, and I'm not sure if I should be angry at the queer-baiting, or disappointed it doesn't use the source material better.
I entered this anime with no ideas whatsoever. I was told it was a BL, I saw the trailers, and that was it. I thought it was a great concept and I was excited for a BL with an actual plot alongside their relationship.
First off, if you don't know the manga, you'll be pretty confused. There are scenes that are awkward and quiet, and overall the plot couldn't really keep me because I realized how little I actually cared for the characters.
I've heard there's lot in the manga, the live-action, and the novel that are way better than this and really explain things clearer. Which begs the question, why b…
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Minor spoilers for the show.
Although I would definitely agree that the manga is better than the anime, the anime has its own charm, and it’s a nice addition to the manga, where you can see the characters move around (and in color). The anime also makes certain scenes clearer, and certain dialogue moments more understandable as to who’s talking, which makes their emotional weight stronger. There’s also at least one added scene early on that makes a character’s actions more regular than random, as they are in the manga. The music is also pretty, and the Japanese VAs all did a good job.
The anime is quite accurate, though the show compressed the story a great deal in an attempt to fit 10 tankobon into 12 episodes, and though it’s not the most complex of stories (though it IS complex), that…
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This anime is the least gay BL I’ve ever seen, but it’s also one of the most interesting.
The main draws of this show, to me, are the mystery elements and supernatural themes. The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window maintains a surprising amount of suspense in each episode, with well-edited sequences and a sinister atmosphere. While watching, I often found myself impressed by how tense certain scenes could be; Tricornered Window stands out among other BL anime for being quite competently directed.
The characters also develop pretty differently from other BL stories. Much of the focus is placed on how the characters’ psychic powers affect their interpersonal relationships, especially with family members. This results in a cast that feels rather fresh and intriguing, which I really appreci…
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The lack of information in the beggining makes it confusing, but makes you empathize better with one of the main character.
Over all, most of the episodes it's you trying to pull together all the information they are giving and trying to understand what the hell is going on, wich makes it tough to watch.
Even so it all comes together in the last episodes, making this anime very good, not only because by then you'll understand what is happening, but because if you analise it from the psicological and social part of it, and you empathize with the characters you'll understand what mental illness would look like if it could be used as something dangerous
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The Night Beyond The Tricornered Window is undoubtedly my favorite BL anime. No offense on fans of other BLs, of course. But Tricornered Window is just so good, it has horror, mystery, and boy the fanservice is just right for me. (After finishing the anime, make sure that you read the manga! The anime may feel a bit rushed, and the manga would let you understand the plot a lot better.
Mikado Kousuke is the protagonist, he's a bookstore clerk who is a literal package. He's cool, cute, shy, brave, hot, and if you read the manga, then you'd see just how much of a husband material he is. (He makes many, 'interesting' faces while exorcising, 10/10 very erotic.)
Hiyakawa Rihito is Mikado's love interest. You may not like him during the early episodes, but when you reach the end of the series,…
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I'm not a fan of BL/Yaoi nor its counterpart of Yuri/Lesbian-made works, but I do know how to spot a good show if the source material is ever that good. And alongside the much superior Mieruko-chan that aired together at the same time, Sankaku Mado no Sotogawa wa Yoru a.k.a The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window was in overall stance, a rather "complete" but incomplete, cheap and poor adaptation of Tomoko Yamashita's BL manga that's still the superior version of the source material.
The supernatural, paranormal, mystery BL story lies within the context of 2 guys: Kousuke Mikado and Rihito Hiyakawa. The former being Mr. Triangle (his name was written that way) and like Mieruko-chan's Miko Yotsuba, has the ability to see spirits and is afraid of them, but unlike Miko, he can suppress his a…
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