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Dangerous Drugs of Sex

Dangerous Drugs of Sex (Japanese: 性の劇薬, Hepburn: Sei no Gekiyaku),[2] titled Sei no Gekiyaku: Midara ni Kaihatsu Sareru Karada (性の劇薬～淫らに開発される身体～, lit. "Dangerous Drugs of Sex: The Indecently Developed Body) during serialization, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuki Mizuta. It was serialized in the digital manga magazine Boys Fan from June to December 2018. A live-action film adaptation was released in theaters on February 14, 2020.

Dangerous Drugs of Sex
Cover of the Japanese version of vol. 1, first published on February 19, 2019
性の劇薬
(Sei no Gekiyaku)
GenreYaoi[1]
Manga
Written byYuki Mizuta
Published byMagazine Magazine
ImprintWow! Comics Pierce Series
MagazineBoys Fan
DemographicJosei
Original runJune 21, 2018 (2018-06-21) – present
Volumes2
Live-action film
Directed byHideo Jojo
Written byHideo Jojo
Music byGuido Hayashi
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2020 (2020-02-14)
Runtime89 min.

Plot edit

Makoto Katsuragi is an elite office worker who has fallen from his perfect life with the sudden death of his parents, being forced to resign from his job, and his girlfriend leaving him. In a drunken stupor, he impulsively decides to commit suicide. Before he is able to jump off a building, he is rescued by a mysterious man named Ryūji Yoden, who demands he forfeit his life to him, forcing him into a life of confinement and sadomasochistic training.[1] As Katsuragi experiences pain and pleasure that forces him to realize he's alive, he comes to fall in love with Yoden and reconsiders dying.[3]

Media edit

Manga edit

Dangerous Drugs of Sex is written and illustrated by Yuki Mizuta. It is serialized in digital manga magazine Boys Fan from June 21, 2018 to December 20, 2018.[4] The chapters were later released in one bound volume by Magazine Magazine under the Junet Comics Pierce Series imprint.

No. Title Japanese release date Japanese ISBN
1Sei no Gekiyaku (性の劇薬)February 19, 2019 (2019-02-19)[5]978-4-9094-6076-9
2Sei no Gekiyaku Re:life (性の劇薬 Re:life)September 16, 2022 (2022-09-16)978-4-910582-10-8

Film adaptation edit

A live-action film adaptation was announced in April 2019 starring Sho Watanabe [ja] and Takashi Kitadai [ja].[1][4] Additional cast members include Kouhei Nagano [ja], Ruri Shinato [ja], Seiki Chiba [ja], Sousuke Yamamoto [ja], and Fumio Moriya [ja].[6] The film was directed and written by Hideo Jojo.[7][8] Jojo claimed that the film would be the first boys' love film with an R18 rating.[9] The film was first screened on February 14, 2020 at Ikebukuro Cinema Rosa.[1] After it was screened privately for two weeks, it was later released in Japanese theaters nationwide on March 6, 2020.[10]

Dangerous Drugs of Sex premiered internationally at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival on July 11 and July 14, 2020.[2][11] It was also entered into the 2020 Taiwan International Queer Film Festival and Wicked Queer.[2] The film later released on Netflix in Japan on July 14, 2020.[2]

Reception edit

Dangerous Drugs of Sex sold 1 million digital copies by 2019.[4][12]

Gay writer Mochigi reviewed the film adaptation favorably, claiming that it was enjoyable for audiences regardless of sexuality. He stated that aside from the film's erotic elements, it also portrayed depth towards the characters instead of reducing them to simply pornographic roles, citing the scenes of Katsuragi's social life.[13] Kee Chang from Anthem stated the film "asked a lot of its audience."[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "「性の劇薬」ポスター＆新写真10枚到着、2020年2月より全国順次公開". Natalie (in Japanese). October 26, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "R18+のBL映画「性の劇薬」Netflixで独占配信、海外映画祭にもノミネート". Natalie (in Japanese). July 13, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Chang, Kee. "BIFAN In the Time of COVID-19". Anthem. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c Ishii, Natsuko (October 26, 2019). "BL映画『性の劇薬』あらすじとキャスト。劇場公開は2020年2月と決定しポスタービジュアルも解禁！". Cinemarche (in Japanese). Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  5. ^ "性の劇薬". Junet Web (in Japanese). Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  6. ^ "BL映画「性の劇薬」新キャスト解禁、「全裸監督」階戸瑠李ら5名". Natalie (in Japanese). September 22, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  7. ^ "「性の劇薬」公開記念！愛知で城定秀夫特集、「犯す女」「悦子のエロいい話」など". Natalie (in Japanese). February 28, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  8. ^ "「性の劇薬」「恋の豚」城定秀夫が映像化、新作の脚本を募集中". Natalie (in Japanese). April 14, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  9. ^ "BL映画「性の劇薬」初日、監督がR18+の覚悟語る「ぬるくやるよりとことん」". Natalie (in Japanese). February 14, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  10. ^ "「性の劇薬」反響を受け池袋シネマ・ロサでの追加上映決定、3月6日スタート". Natalie (in Japanese). February 21, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  11. ^ "Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival-238". Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  12. ^ "大ヒットＢＬ漫画実写化映画『 性の劇薬 』 （Ｒ 18+）北代高士さん（余田龍二役）＆ 渡邊将さん（桂木誠役）の直筆サイン入りB2ポスターが当たるチャンス！". Animate (in Japanese). April 8, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  13. ^ Okutomi, Toshiharu. "もちぎが語る「性の劇薬」 - 映画ナタリー 特集・インタビュー" [Mochigi talks about Dangerous Drugs of Sex (Exclusive interview with Eiga Natalie)]. Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved July 14, 2020.

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