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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.
Is Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju a Romance Anime?
With their lifelong bond, Shin and Bon carry the story and raise the question of whether their relationship could be considered a same-sex romance.
MangaPlaza Launches Boys' Love Page and Offers Major Giveaways for 2-Year Anniversary
MangaPlaza, one of the biggest digital manga libraries in the U.S., is celebrating its second anniversary with a campaign showcasing its BL titles.
Successful Women in Anime: Hiroko Utsumi's Best Works, From Free! to Bucchigiri?!
One of the most recognizable female directors, Hiroko Utsumi is famous for Sk8 and Banana Fish, action-packed anime about men, gangs, and violence.
Sasaki to Miyano & The Evolution of BL in Anime
Sasaki to Miyano warmed the hearts of millions with their relationship, but their love story is the culmination of years of evolution.
10 BL Tropes Seen In Other Anime Genres
Boys' Love might seem like a niche genre, but several other anime have used its tropes to their advantage.
This Anime's Heartwarming Bromance Teases the Ideal Japanese Business Culture
My New Boss Is Goofy shows a newfound awareness of work-life balance, where kindness and care are at the heart of the company.
Play It Cool, Guys Isn't a BL — and That's Okay
The friendships are deep, but the show never becomes a BL and the absence of romance is one of its strengths.
Heaven Official's Blessing Is More Than a Boy's Love Anime
Since the donghua's debut, Heaven Official's Blessing has stood out among BL thanks to its empowering variety of storytelling.
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.
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.
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.
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.