Candy Color Paradox
Candy Color Paradox
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Candy Color Paradox

6.9
Yr 2022
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Drama Comedy
Your Verdict
Unrated

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Series Brief

Overview

Reporter Satoshi and photographer Motoharu clash as they investigate the biggest scandals, but sparks begin to fly as they uncover secrets together.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 68 /100

Critical reception for Candy Color Paradox is mixed to moderately positive. Reviewers highlight the engaging setup of rivals with contrasting personalities forced to work together in the journalism industry, describing the electrifying dynamic between the leads as exciting to watch.

Several critics appreciate the series as a short, sweet drama that manages to cover its narrative efficiently with solid scripting. The characterization of Onoe—combining sweetness and ethical optimism to balance out the demanding nature of his work—is praised for giving the show emotional resonance beyond its core technical execution.

However, overall enthusiasm is tempered by more critical takes. Some viewers advise going into the drama without high expectations, noting pacing issues or a somewhat discomforting viewing experience that is primarily saved by Keito Kimura's lead performance.

“It's exciting and captivating watching rivals inside the same industry with contrasting personalities suddenly being thrown together.”

“While Candy Color Paradox never became actively offensive or rage inducing, it was still a discomforting viewing experience saved by one thing; Keito Kimura.”

“watch it without any expectations”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Plex Channel
US
The Roku Channel
US
Rakuten Viki
US • CA
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Plex
CA • US
Tubi TV
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

Adapted from the manga, Candy Color Paradox leans into the natural friction of mismatched colleagues forced into close quarters. Reporter Satoshi and photographer Motoharu start out clashing while pursuing high-stakes scoops, but their professional friction quickly shifts into something personal. The 2022 series balances comedy and drama, allowing the romantic tension to build steadily as workplace rivalry spills over into an unexpected cohabitation arrangement.

Fans of boys' love storytelling gravitate toward the series for its sharp take on an opposites-attract dynamic. Sharing an apartment and an assignment brings unspoken attraction and bouts of jealousy to the surface, transforming a reluctant partnership into a genuine romance. Featuring Keito Kimura in the cast, the show finds its charm in watching two guarded professionals slowly lower their defenses while chasing the truth together.

Production Board

Crew

Director
Tomoyuki Furumaya
Screenplay
Tomoyuki Furumaya
Decorator
志武屋由一
Creator
Isaku Natsume
Producer
Shokyo Tenma Kazushi Miki
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

jealousy photographer paparazzi editor-in-chief photography miniseries reporter based on manga co-workers relationship naive opposites attract sexual assault workplace romance cohabitation gay romance entertainment industry gay relationship rivals to lovers boys' love (bl) inner monologue bisexual
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
December 15, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
29