Japanese GLs seem to be the flavor of the new year, with not one but two upcoming releases in 2024. It has been a slow curve for GL productions, but the massive hit “Gap The Series” has suddenly turned the wheel of fortune. Starting from Thailand, the revolution is now spreading to Japanese shores, with avid producers banking on the sudden popularity of this genre.
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“What Did You Eat Yesterday? 2” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)
I’m literally in tears because the drama ended too soon and there is STILL so much left to explore!
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BL Mini-Bytes
We got some interesting tidbits to share, and thought it would be a good idea to square them off in the one post, so here we go!
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The BL Xpress Awards- 2023 (Popular Vote)- Top Ten BL Actors [Results]
2023 was a phenomenal year for BL productions. With the pandemic panic finally receding and restrictions being uplifted, the BL industry was very busy churning out massive hits. Artistic freedom is evolving and so are the BL actors. This year we saw some rookie actors joining the ranks and against our better judgement, they proved their worth. So, we weren’t surprised with this year’s results where the fans voted in full swing for the actors who deserved this title!
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Japanese BL: “Although I Love You, and You?” Teaser Photos and Additional Cast Revealed
Japanese BL adaptations are the current favor of the season and the upcoming drama “Although I Love You, and You?” has joined the news breaking trend!
“Grand Guignol” Movie Review
Wow! What a ride this movie is! Be warned, however. This movie is a ‘hack-and-slash’ gory romp of blood and guts. So, if this is not your thing, I suggest you do not watch it. Even though I generally dislike these types of movies, I loved this one because it is so Avante-Garde. Despite what you might imagine, while it is a gay-themed movie, there is no romance here, however. Certainly not a BL by any stretch of the imagination. It is just sensual.
“Perfect Propose” Key Visual & Teaser Video Released
Fuji TV’s (The Novelist, Mood Indigo and Playback) upcoming adaptation “Perfect Propose” released the key visual and teaser video, while announcing the premiere date as 2nd February 2024.
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“Given: Hiiragi Mix” First Visual and Promotional Video Released
The visual poster and the promotional video for the much anticipated sequel of “Given” anime has been released, with the premiere date set on 27th January 2024.
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The BL Xpress Awards- 2023 (Popular Vote)- Top Ten BL Couples [Results]
Boys’ Love dramas these days spell romance in variant ways. Gone are the days when BL dramas were all about sex, sensuality or sheer high school/university love stories. As the genre evolves, so is the storytelling; and likewise popular BL pairings are also evolving. The comfort they share reflects their great chemistry onscreen and this year’s winners have strongly imprinted this viewpoint in our minds. We are definitely pleased and honored to announce the “Top Ten BL Couples” in 2023!
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The BL Xpress Awards- Popular BL Actor (2023) [Voting Lines Open]
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!
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