First, I found that “Love at First Spike”, a Filipino queer series, is currently available on YouTube. Be sure to check it out. I was curious enough that I watched episode 1 on the iWantTFC app while it was airing, and it had a great start.
Tag Archives: Japanese BL
BL Mini-Bytes
With the buzz around lineups dying down, the BL/GL industry is on a slow poke. There were barely any new announcements last week, so we thought that we could finally breathe a sigh of relief. We weren’t expecting Star Hunter Entertainment to suddenly spring a surprise though!
Mature & Thought Provoking BLs in 2025
Boys’ Love as a genre is expanding and undertaking several tropes. But there are still very few storylines each year, that lucidly explore the themes of maturity. Today’s feature includes such far-fetched shows that made a mark with their thought-provoking stories!
“Punks Triangle” Series Review (Ep.3 to 8)
There are always multiple sides to every person, each revealed a little differently depending on who we’re with, and each a piece of who we are as a whole.
BL Week in Review
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.
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!
“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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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 