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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.

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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.

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20 BL Webtoons Taking The Fandom By Storm

Boys Love Webtoons are thriving online, which means the amount of outstanding content is always growing and producing even more fan-favorites.

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30 Must-Read Boy's Love Manhwa For BL Fans

The boy love genre has grown in recent years, marking a popularization and mainstream acceptance of LGBTQ storylines.

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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.

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10 Most Controversial BL Anime

Boys' Love has a habit of leaning into some uncomfortable tropes, as titles like Banana Fish, Black Butler, and His Favorite clearly demonstrate.

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15 Best BL Anime & Where To Watch Them

These BL anime are at the top of their game in terms of depicting and developing relationships that are real and emotionally complex. Prepare tissues!

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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.

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The 15 Healthiest Couples In BL Manga, Ranked

BL manga has had problems with its depictions of relationships in the past, but thankfully, there are some examples of healthy relationships, too.

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Boys' Love vs. Shonen-Ai vs. Yaoi: What's Actually the Difference?
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.

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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.

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Given Is a Captivating Tale About Moving On

Given is an incredible Boys' Love series that explores romance and grief on a deeper level than most other series in the genre.

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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.

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The Five Most Overrated Shojo Anime
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.

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10 Generic Romance Anime That Turned Out Amazing

As one of anime's staple genres, romance titles can be a dime a dozen. However, some of these stereotypical series gave more than fans expected.

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10 Best LGBTQ+ Anime To Watch For Pride Month
10 Best LGBTQ+ Anime To Watch For Pride Month

While there are many LGBTQ+ anime, certain series tell better stories and would make excellent watches during Pride Month.

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10 Best Underrated Sad Anime Every Fan Should Watch

Some underrated sad anime series are just as emotional, heartbreaking, and heavy on the heart as more popular sad anime.

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10 Anime Series Perfect For A Try Not To Cry Challenge

Plenty of anime series are perfect for a new, popular challenge: the Try Not To Cry Challenge.

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10 Anime With A Terrible Message

Many anime have a terrible message, often promoting unhealthy, toxic, or problematic behavior.

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Top 10 Worst Anime Plot Twists Of All Time

While plot twists can add excitement and intrigue to a series, some plot twists have been poorly-received.

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