Fans of BL (Boys Love) content were recently treated to a new reality show, The Boyfriend, on Netflix. Japan’s first-ever same-sex dating show centered around nine male contestants looking for love.

Manhua are comics published in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Although similar in origin to the Japanese manga, each of these comics has a unique approach, art style, and theme. With the booming ...

Mark Sammut grew up on the PlayStation 1 and has been playing games ever since, although he is no longer limited to just Sony consoles. Be it JRPGs, shooters, platformers, or hack and slash games, ...

In the wonderful world of BL, this year saw interesting new storylines and classic themes—from falling in love with a “brother” and gender-benders to virtual games with the final boss being love (aw!) ...

The Boys Love (‘BL’) genre is getting bigger. Big enough for producers to organize fan meets similar to those for Asia’s mainstream TV shows or pop music stars. In an event organized at Westar, Taipei ...

Ahmed Rehan Nasir is a contributor from Pakistan. With a Psych degree in hand, Rehan has a knack for picking apart anime and dissecting characters. When he isn't writing features, you'll probably find ...

Boys' love (BL) dramas in Asia, particularly from Thailand, are boosting LGBTQ+ visibility and driving conversations about the rights and diverse experiences of sexual minorities. Shows like Wandee ...

Killer bops, women breaking stereotypes, and not only meeting your idol IRL but also falling in love too—you can find all of that and more in “First Note of Love,” a Taiwanese BL about music, love, ...