Adapted from the manga series “Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko” (絶対BLになる世界VS絶対BLになりたくない男) by Konkichi (紺吉), “A Man Who Defies The World of BL” is fast becoming a popular franchise. In an industry where we have trending precedents like “What Did You Eat Yesterday?” and “My Beautiful Man”, the show has definitely made a mark.
Continue reading Japanese BL: “A Man Who Defies The World of BL” Sequel Announced
The past few weeks were interesting; we have been consistently following avid fans as they enthusiastically voted for their favorite BL Dramas/Couples. The results were surprising to say the least. We are seeing a new pattern whereby people are preferring quality to quantity. A story’s merit depends on various factors: settings, locales, script writing, direction and lastly, the acting prowess of the artists involved. As such, we bring you the best in the “Popular BL Actors” category. Vote and show your unwavering love to your favorite actors!
Continue reading The BL Xpress Awards- Popular BL Actor (2023) [Voting Lines Open]
“It’s like I’m learning to use my heart in a new way.”
Adapted from the manga Bokura no Shokutaku by Mita Ori, the Japanese BL Our Dining Table is a healing, comforting series that shines in its candid approach to grief, rejection, and acceptance.
Continue reading “Our Dining Table” Series Review (Ep.3 to 10)
Adapted from the manga Bokura no Shokutaku by Mita Ori, Japan’s newest BL Our Dining Table is a comforting watch that heals the heart.
Continue reading “Our Dining Table” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
Laughter truly is the best medicine, and Japan is here to deliver.
Continue reading “The Man Who Defies the World of BL 2” Series Review (Ep.1 to 3)
A soulmate is someone who is suited for someone else, a missing piece that completes a larger whole.
Continue reading “Kei×Yaku: Dangerous Partners” Series Review (Ep.3 to 10)
Confession: I played through all the Yakuza video games during the 2020 lockdown and now consider myself an expert on Japan’s criminal underworld.
Continue reading “Kei x Yaku: Dangerous Partners” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
I should start out by saying that I felt called out by the series. Called out in the best possible way as a long-time fan of BL because this series pays hilarious homage to the some of the most familiar cliches in the genre.
Continue reading A Man Who Defies the World of BL (or Absolute BL) Series Review
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