In recent years, the Filipino television drama industry has expanded its wings to the Boys Love genre, especially during the year when COVID-19 was the world’s largest pandemic in 2020. This was well received by BL fans worldwide.
If you’re looking for exciting and engaging Filipino BL series to watch, here are 10 recommendations:
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While China is well known for scripting heterosexual romances and that remains the pivotal reason for its growing popularity; there is another genre that is lurking in the shadows, waiting to be recognized. Yes, we are talking about the various BL adaptations that have been imprisoned under the fanatical rule of the Chinese censorship. The same seems to be the rule for BL authors who write and promote their novels under pen names while being hidden and obscure. They don’t enjoy the celebrity status that their Thai counterparts have. Is it because Thailand is more tolerant of the LGBTQ community and the BL genre is a booming business there? Or is it because the Chinese government is afraid that BL dramas/movies might have negative impact on the young minds in their country. Although most BL adaptations are filmed under the pretense of bromance/brotherhood; the fact remains that the homoerotic content still seeps into the content and the undeniable romance can’t be obscured. “Stay With Me”, the daring remake of “Addicted Heroin” drew worldwide applause, and the show has been renewed for the second season. Although the news has been confirmed, the sequel will most probably be shot overseas to avoid criticism from mainland China and we have no idea how long the process might be (it already took almost two or three years for the prequel to hit the screens). In the midst of growing discernment amongst the BL fans, there is a whole slew of dramas that are awaiting release. In today’s feature, we will be talking about the most anticipated BL adaptations that might never see the daylight!
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THE END OF THE WORLD, WITH YOU – Futatabi – HIROBA (w/ai otsuka)
The End of the World, With You was such a beautiful surprise. I absolutely loved this series. Everything from the story to the acting to, of course, the music was just top-notch and amazing
2023 has been a banner year of for BL Dramas. With so many great dramas to choose from (and there are a LOT) I figured I would make a short list of my favorites so far.
There is something charming and irresistible when two people are in a “are they or aren’t they in love?” charade. Bromances sell this tantalizing notion and bank on the slow burn chemistry between their main characters. We are led to believe that there is more to their so-called brotherhood while their actual relationship status is kept under wraps. In today’s feature, we will be talking about some of the best mentioned Bromances in the Boys’ Love industry, the ones that kept you invested in their unpredictable love lives!
Brotherhood. Love. Friendship. Loyalty. All these are synonymous with bromance, a genre that develops an intricate relationship between its leads, full of tension and undeniable chemistry. It’s a beautiful thing to watch on screen. Whether the creators behind them mean to express the depth of love between friends or whether they need to veil true romance behind a protective wall to avoid censorship and traditional expectation, the truth remains that bromances are still about love.
2022 was a GREAT year for the BL Drama. From the supernaturally sweet Vice Versa to the rough and tumble trouble of KinnPorsche there was a plethora of series to choose from. While this list is far from complete, these are my top 10 favorite series in no particular order, except for the top 3 spots, which also have no particular order but are my three most favorite series of the last year.
There’s a poetic, artistic, symbolic movement happening in BL filmmaking, one that is shifting the stories we’ve grown used to seeing in the early days of BLs to deeper, nuanced narratives that are slowly taking center stage.
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The first quarter of 2023 was filled with scripts that were romantic, fun-filled and also inspiring. Walking down the memory lane, we are actually delighted that the BL industry is slowly evolving in terms of storytelling and we have narratives that are truly making a difference. In today’s feature, join our authors as they share their favorites- the ones that will leave you yearning for more!
Continue reading Favourite BL Dramas in the First Quarter (Jan to Apr 2023)- Part III
The first quarter of 2023 was indeed interesting, atleast in terms of BL dramas. Seemingly, we had more qualitative content as against qualitative. Breaking through their repeative routine, the BL industry is now opening up to formulas that are new and inspiring. In today’s feature, our authors will be talking about the shows that left a deep impression on our psyche!
Continue reading Favourite BL Dramas in the First Quarter (Jan to Apr 2023)- Part II
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