There’s something truly magical about finding love in the most unexpected moments, especially when you thought that chapter of your life had already closed.
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“Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko!” Series Review (Ep.3 to 8)
“Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko!” (Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru) is an office romance between Ayaka (Kato Shiho) and her superior Hiroko (Mori Kanna). It starts off with Ayaka’s attempts to woo Hiroko and to get her to notice Ayaka’s feelings. Her initial attempts end up in comic failures because Hiroko presumes Ayaka is straight and her gestures don’t have any meaning behind them. As the show proceeds, we find that Hiroko’s supposed obliviousness is actually a defence mechanism of wilful ignorance that she puts up to shield herself.
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BL Mini-Bytes
We are eons away from those days when BL/ GL media from the Asian subcontinent were difficult to access. With the kind of outreach that streaming portals have today, queer media is much more prevalent and accessible now. We got some striking series joining the roster soon, so buckle up your seatbelts!
Our Favorite Japanese BLs So Far (2024)
I’ll be honest, very few Japanese BLs disappoint me. They tend to range from slow, comforting stories to narratives that either touch on important topics or border on the controversial. But no matter what story you get, there is almost always a deeper meaning woven into the series, one that may stand out in the moment or may hit you later after the series has aired.
So, it isn’t easy narrowing down a list of favorites. Rather than focus on what makes one drama better than another for me, I’ll list the dramas from 2024 I find myself recommending the most to others.
BL Mini-Bytes
As we unwind after a long weekend, there are exciting news updates to share. The BL/GL was literally on fire, with fresh inputs from each quarter. The Asian BL industry is thriving, and we are getting a daily dose of new and intriguing storylines, coupled with a vastly innovative casting.
“Takara’s Treasure” Series Review (Ep.3 to 10+ Spinoff)
There’s something incredibly beautiful about finding the person who sees beyond the mask you wear to the needy heart beneath.
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Weekend Exclusives
We have some juicy updates lined up for your perusal, the BL/GL world is getting versatile and we have an evolving repertoire of unique storylines bursting with different flavors, creating an atmosphere of intrigue and mystique.
“Happy of the End” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
Love can be hidden in darkness; it just takes a little dedicated digging to find it.
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BL Mini-Bytes
The last weekend was particularly slow with few updates and a particularly surprising announcement from the GMMTV campsite. We got too many teasers/trailers to rally and some exclusive news to keep you hooked!
“Cosmetic Playlover” Series Review (Ep.3 to 8)
Love isn’t a competition, but it can be a transformative force that inspires the people we love to reach the happiness they deserve while we, too, find and hold onto that same joy.
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