Baban Baban Ban Vampire is hysterical. It is one of those rare Vampire stories where the hunter is literally (and unapologetically) grooming his prey.
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BL Week in Review
I can’t believe January is already over. It was a great month for BL, and if it’s any indication this year is going to bring the genre to another level once again.
My Favorite BL Pairings (2024)- Edition I
While we look forward to some fresh new pairings in 2025, there was a lot happening in 2024 that invariably caught our attention. Some old couples, some new; last year catapulted quite a lot of BL couples into new fandoms. We saw their rise, complimented their acting skills and overall chemistry, while reveling in their stardom. I had my personal favorites, choices that resonated with my taste. Let’s find out who grabbed my attention in 2024!
BL Week in Review
One of my favorite things about BL is the community it brings together and the positive message it sends about the LGBTQIA+ community. Of course, there is some negativity, but for the most part, all of the fans scream over all of the cute moments and my social media timeline is full of heartwarming adorableness. So, I was ecstatic to see the celebration of the achievement of marriage equality in Thailand this week. Congratulations to all the happy couples.
BL Mini-Bytes
There were some intriguing updates past weekend, ranging from exciting to highly anticipated. We have been busy sorting through the news for latest Exclusives from the Boys’ Love/Girls’ Love arena. Add to that the excitement surrounding the marriage equality bill in Thailand, we have some crisp moments in store for you!
“When It Rains, It Pours” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
It’s easy to lose yourself in a relationship you’re attached to, even when it becomes clear that the bond holds more meaning for one partner than the other.
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BL Week in Review
There were so many fun, cute, exciting, and heartfelt moments this week that this author feels she got to stuff her face with the most delicious food almost every day. My top three are from Perfect 10 Liners, Your Sky, and The Heart Killers.
BL Mini-Bytes
We had some early releases in the first week of January and although the news updates might seem tad late, it is our job to deliver the exclusives to your doorstep. Some anticipated releases have made their way to Gagaoolala, and we are pretty sure you must be dying to watch them!
“Love is Like a Poison” Series Review (Ep.4 to 12)
Boys’ Love may have fallen under the business model of Yaoi, with its softcore porn over plot in many recent Thai series. But happily Japan skipped that memo, continuing to put out thought-provoking series that take the established BL genre to new places. Using pre-existing notions of what to expect from a series where two men kiss, and applying the societal views on the character’s specific circumstances.
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“Our Youth” Series Review (Ep.3 to 10)
It’s easy to get lost in our own lives—to become so consumed by what’s happening to us that we feel like we’re drowning. And the people beyond the waves? They become distant, even frightening, especially when one of them shines like a beacon of light, someone we’re afraid to approach for fear of extinguishing their brilliance.
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