I think that anyone that watch/read this series can tell that these two have a strong bond. In terms of friendship, it evident that they are truly best friends having a relationship that is kind of like siblings (in a very loving family.) I mean, Ginji is always clinging to Ban and in some scene Ban would be draping an arm across Ginji which if talking platonic, is more of a familial relationship as most people (or at least in the west) consider to be rather "Gay." For some reason people think guys shouldnt be hugging other guys. does that make scene? Or maybe things have changed...Im still rather "old" lol
And I think that its because of this close relationship they have, what they feel towards one another is up to the fans to interpret as they are fictitious characters (of course in the creators mind they are most likely just best friends since this is a shounen series.) Where is that fine line that separates platonic and lovers. I mean some people are just more touchy-feely. I love the relationship they have, whether it stays as platonic or goes in the direction of lovers. Something about their relationship seems really sweet and innocent to me. I'm not sure why. Like if they do end up as lover, I see them more like puppy love (so in terms of YAOI it would be more softcore then hardcore)
I can't add anything to this discussion that I haven't repeated several times in this thread already, so I'll put it this way; I agree with you.
Except...
In terms of hardcore YAOI, I kind of get the feeling that most people that support this pairing is semeBan ukeGinji fan...In my YAOI world however Ban is uke...>_> (hence I specifically wrote Ginji/Ban and not Ban/Ginji LOL) now I think I'm really into this relationship too much LoL
Pfffft, seme/uke roles... No offense, but I think this whole deal about seme/uke roles is degrading and
incredibly out-dated. Why should two complex characters be locked in a top/bottom order that can never be changed? Isn't that
boring? Besides, I don't think neither of two headstrong guys like Ban and Ginji would be satisfied with always being the uke. "Hey! You've topped me for three days straight! Now it's YOUR turn to bend over!". Okay, now
I'm the one thinking too much into their relationship, but I believe if they did hardcore yaoi, they'd be switchers.
Reversibility for the ultimate win!And the reason I say Ban/Ginji instead of Ginji/Ban, it's just a habit thing, really. Plus, I think it rolls better on my tongue.
I still promote reversibility, regardless of name order!
