This week was crazy with a capital C. I started my yearly countdown, and let me tell you, it has been a bit intense on the social media front. The two hashtags are #BLFavs2025 and #BL2025Wrapped. Both are super fun, and I’m so glad I can contribute something to the community. That being said, this article is shorter than usual.
Monthly Archives: December 2025
BL Mini-Bytes
With the news surrounding various lineups dying down, we are met with more exclusives from all over the Asian subcontinent. It seems the buzz surrounding the BL/GL world doesn’t seem to die!
Recent Comedy BL That You Shouldn’t Miss!
Comedy BLs are rare gems that are hard to find. To get the comic timing right is a skill that many actors can’t accomplish. So, this genre is barely surviving in the BL industry. But that doesn’t mean, we don’t have good shows that are lighthearted & have an irresistible comedic flair!
“Me and Thee” First Impressions (Ep.1 to 3)
I’m absolutely appalled by the fact that I forgot to review this show!
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“Love Begins in the World of If” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
Love Begins in the World of If drew me in from the first scene and carried me into a suspended, almost enchanted world where every detail feels attuned to the heart. Adapted from Sachi Umino’s novel – a writer with a rare gift for portraying love that feels vivid, grounded, and emotionally sincere – this Japanese BL drama offers a breath of fresh air to anyone seeking stories that move past the surface.
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“Thundercloud Rainstorm” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
Power. Obsession. Possession. Need. Jealousy. Emotions we’re taught to fear, avoid, or rise above, and yet they’re also the ones that reveal how fiercely we long to hold onto the people who matter. And in Thundercloud Rainstorm, those emotions don’t hide in the shadows, they take center stage.
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“Heated Rivalry” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
From the high expectations and relentless dedication it takes to survive a high-impact, often violent sport, to the unexpected and volatile pull between two rising hockey stars, Heated Rivalry uses both to hook its viewers into a slow-burn, steamy push-and-pull between two men with similar dreams and wildly different lives.
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BL Week in Review
Christmas came early for me last week with the reveal of the 2026 and beyond lineup for GMMTV. They gave us thirty queer stories. Twenty-two were BL, eight were GL, and one was a stage musical. Having that many series revealed also came with a certain amount of controversy.
BL Mini-Bytes
With the hype surrounding GMMTV’s 2026 Lineup slowly dying down, we still had lots of exclusives, dropping from all quarters. Some new, some anticipated. The BL/GL world is buzzing with excitement, and we are here to deliver the good news!
The BL Xpress 