Tight-rope
Synopsis
Naoki Satoya has been Ryuunosuke "Ryu" Oohara's best friend and closest confidant ever since they were young, even though most of their peers fear Ryu's family, the powerful Oohara yakuza clan. Now, mere months before Ryu is set to inherit his father's position, he declares that he instead wants to be a train conductor and live a quiet life with Naoki. Unwilling to let their legacy fizzle out, the Oohara clan enlists Naoki to persuade Ryu to change his mind. But when Ryu is resistant even to the words of his favorite person, Naoki wonders if there is a deeper reason behind Ryu's refusal. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoys "Tight-rope" for its cute romance and engaging storyline, especially within the yaoi genre. However, many find it too short and wish for more depth and intimacy. Despite its flaws, it's considered a good introduction to BL anime.
Strengths
- Sweet and funny story with good character relationships.
- Enjoyable even for those new to the yaoi genre.
- Good art and voice acting.
- Adorable and playful relationship between main characters.
- Well-written plot despite being a short OVA.
Weaknesses
- Too short, lacks build-up and intimacy.
- Feels rushed and unresolved.
- Skipped a lot from the manga, not as fleshed out.
- May not appeal to those seeking explicit content.