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!
Tag Archives: Japanese BL
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!
“Takumi- Kun Series” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6)
Confusion. I just did not get this series. Perhaps had I known this was composed of snippets of movies/series, I might have appreciated it more. I assumed it was a stand-alone series. Not having seen any of the previous references, I was at a loss as to the subtle references. Frankly, trying to make an anthology out of several movies/series is a fool’s errand and those of us trying to watch this are engaging in a fool’s task. Having said that, the account as presented does have some merit, and I found several subplots it was trying to emphasize, noteworthy. The rest of it merely became fluff and was perfunctory.
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BL Week in Review
My favorite Thai company, GMMTV, announced two highly anticipated series that are going to premiere soon. “Burnout Syndrome” and “Melody of Secrets” have been on my must-watch list since I saw their mock trailers at previous lineup events, and I’m so curious to see how they play out. “Burnout Syndrome” starts on Wednesday, and “Melody of Secrets” begins on December 5. I have a good feeling about these two.
BL Mini-Bytes
We had quite a few surprising announcements last week, with the most anticipated one making it to the frontline. Let’s cluster them together and check out the exclusives so far!
BL Week in Review
This week, I had to make some hard decisions. There are so many fun things airing on Fridays and Saturdays, but I’ve vowed that until my novel is done, I can only watch two series per day. Hard decisions were made. I am putting Goddess Bless You From Death and Interminable Thailand briefly on hold while That Summer and The Wicked Game finish. I decided not to watch the three toxic series that began on Saturday. They included: To My Shore, Tide of Love, and Gu Jin Nan Qiu.
BL Mini-Bytes
Netflix dropped the first teaser for the most anticipated movie in 2025. This announcement was preceded & followed by numerous others. We are literally in BL heaven, which means GMMTV Lineup 2026 might be the next stop!
The BL Xpress 