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The Summer Hikaru Died And The Dark Side of BL
The BL genre can often be thought of as one note. The Summer Hikaru Died shows the darker stories that can be told in the BL genre.
20 Must-Read Boys' Love Manhua For BL Fans
Between Here U Are and My Influencer Boyfriend, some of the best manhua in the bl genre offer readers complicated yet satisfying relationships.
Seven Seas Licenses Out-of-Print Gravitation Manga, Other Major Boys' Love & Girls' Love Titles
Seven Seas will publish newly licensed manga and light novel titles in digital and print, some of which are big names in the BL and GL genres.
Boys' Love Rom-Com Anime Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Releasing 2024
Cherry Magic, a boys' love office rom-com, will debut in anime form in Japan in January 2024 before subsequent release overseas.
25 Best BL Anime For New Fans
Boys' love is a swiftly growing and maturing anime genre at the forefront of bringing LGBTQ+ storylines to audiences, both new and old.
Hyperventilation and Mignon Are Redefining BL Anime
Korean ABJ Company is changing the world of BL with daring, experimental series like Mignon, Hyperventilation and Unbelievable Space Love.
10 Best BL Anime Couples, Ranked
Couples like Ash and Eiji from Banana Fish and No. 6's Nezumi and Shion showcase the best examples of LGBTQ+ relationships in anime.
When Does The This Shouldn't Lead to Love Anime Come Out In English?
The BL manga Mask Danshi: This Shouldn't Lead to Love is unwrapping into an anime special, with the romance series also getting a fourth manga volume.
15 Best Fantasy BL Manhwa
Some BL manhwa are sweet, some are filled with action and drama, and some have incredible development with mature themes, like King’s Maker.
This Dating Sim-Based Boys' Love Anime Is Ridiculously Camp – But Has Aged Shockingly Well
While this BL anime series failed to make much of an impression when it aired in the mid-2000s, it makes for a surprisingly refreshing watch today.
What Is Today's Gateway Boys' Love Anime?
For anime fans looking to get into the increasingly popular Boys' Love genre, the emotional story of Given is a great first choice for newcomers.
Boys' Love vs. Shonen-Ai vs. Yaoi: What's Actually the Difference?
The difference between boys' love (BL), yaoi and shonen-ai can be very murky, especially given the historical and cultural origins of these terms.
Why Some Fans Think The Case Study of Vanitas Is a BL Anime
The relationship between Noe and Vanitas, as well as ambiguous scenes in the series, have caused some confusion over the anime's potential as a BL.
Dakaichi Was Almost the Perfect BL Anime – Here’s Why It Fell Short
Dakaichi is undoubtedly beloved by many BL anime fans, but sometimes all it takes is one controversial trope to ruin a series' potential.
Why Given's BL Status Is Crucial to the Story
Given follows Mafuyu Sato's process of grief and moving on after the passing of his boyfriend. Why is Mafuyu's sexuality so important to the story?
The Five Most Overrated Josei Anime
Josei titles often feature compelling dramas and romances, but the stories can be slow-paced, soap opera-like or filled with unhealthy relationships.
Three Common BL Tropes Fans Want to See Less Of
Critics of the Boys' Love genre frequently say that it's problematic. Here are the three biggest issues and why people care about them.
The Given Anime Adaptation Was a Huge Hit – But Is the Movie Worth Watching?
Given was a smash hit when it first aired in 2019, but the 2020 sequel movie had a completely different feeling. Is it worth the watch?
Boys' Love Aficionados Shouldn't Overlook the Highly Artistic Kono Danshi Series
With fresh and inspired creative ideas, the "Kono Danshi" series is BL anime that deserves more hype.
The Five Most Overrated Shojo Anime
While some shojo anime and manga are major crowd-pleasers, they can also feature emotional or physical abuse or toxic, manipulative relationships.