Boys Love

Boys' Love (ボーイズラブ, booizu rabu), also known as BL, is a Japanese term that defines a genre of Japanese novels and manga that focuses on homosexual relationships between male characters.
It is usually created by female authors for a mostly female audience.

This term has been in use in Japan since the second half of the '90, and included the previously used terms 'tanbi' and 'JUNE'.
In the last decade BL has also become a sobstitute term for 'yaoi'.
The term BL itself has not a clear and defined meaning in Japanese, so it is very complex to define the differences between these genres, but usually
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異世界の沙汰は社畜次第 6 [Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai 6] (The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Manga, #6)
Cherry Blossoms After Winter, Vol. 1
He Craves to be Teased by His Favorite ASMR Streamer Vol. 1
佐々木と宮野 10 [Sasaki to Miyano 10]
ギヴン 8 [Given 8]
ギヴン 7 [Given 7]
佐々木と宮野 9 [Sasaki to Miyano 9]
ギヴン 9 [Given 9]
異世界の沙汰は社畜次第 5 [Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai 5] (The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Manga, #5)
佐々木と宮野 8 [Sasaki to Miyano 8]
平野と鍵浦 3 (Hirano to Kagiura, #3)
平野と鍵浦 4 (Hirano to Kagiura, #4)
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Red, White & Royal Blue
Heartstopper: Volume One (Heartstopper, #1)
シークレット××× [Secret XXX]
ギヴン 1 [Given 1]
テンカウント 1 [Ten Count 1]
セラピーゲーム(上) [Therapy Game 1]
Heartstopper: Volume Two (Heartstopper, #2)
FANGS 1
The Dragon's Betrothed, Vol. 1
Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu, Vol. 1
Classmates
I Hear the Sunspot, Vol. 1 (I Hear the Sunspot #1)
The Song of Achilles
Heartstopper: Volume Three (Heartstopper, #3)
不器用なサイレント [Bukiyou na Silent] by Hinako Takanagaセラピーゲーム(上) [Therapy Game 1] by Meguru HinoharaClassmates by Asumiko Nakamuraテンカウント 1 [Ten Count 1] by Rihito Takaraiるったとこだま 1 [Rutta to Kodama 1] by Youko Fujitani
Yaoi with Actual Consent
27 books — 4 voters

Allure by Yuri EbiharaBrother by Yuzuha OugiRising Storm by Yuzuha OugiChallengers, Volume 01 by Hinako TakanagaChallengers, Volume 03 by Hinako Takanaga
Drama Queen Boys Love Manga
24 books — 1 voter
Melting Lover by Bukuro YamadaYou Are My Happiness by Bukuro YamadaKisses, Macarons, and Lonely Pie by Hyougo KijimaWild Wild Wildlife by Hyougo KijimaCan an Otaku Like Me Really Be an Idol? by Wacoco Waco
Kuma Boys Love Manga
21 books — 1 voter

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Recommended Best MM-Books
194 books — 17 voters
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M/M Valentine's Day Romance
123 books — 13 voters


BL series play an important role in creating a space where people feel they're not alone. Seeing characters on screen who reflect your own identity or feelings is deeply meaningful. It reinforces the idea that all forms of love are beautiful and equally valuable, and helps push society toward greater openness and inclusion. ...more
Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai

Some may view BL series as just another genre that tells the love story between two people, but there are still those who are not open-minded and don't fully accept the idea of sexual diversity. Honestly, I wish they would give it a chance because it's quite fun! Nowadays, BL series come in a variety of styles. There are grand productions, stories that cross borders and time, period dramas, etc. The genre has expanded significantly and has become one of Thailand's soft powers. ...more
Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai

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Dojo Boys Yaoi Novels Posted updates and comments for the yaoi series by author Alex A. Akira.
17 members, last active 11 years ago
Like the title says, this is a group focusing on BL & Yaoi, Shounen Ai included. We'll have disc…more
7 members, last active 9 years ago
FujoCon by BL Garden Welcome to our little book club for fans of m/m and other LGBTQA+ books! What is FujoCon FujoCo…more
30 members, last active 4 years ago
This is a book club for enthusiastic fans of Boys Love manga
6 members, last active 9 years ago

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